High-ceiling, double-volume units hold a fascination for many homeowners. It’s impressive, gives a sense of space, and has twice the impact in Singapore. Huge homes aren’t exactly the norm here, and going double volume is a major flex. But it also presents some design challenges, and this week we looked at how a homeowner with an unusual unit at The Gazania used it to good effect: A rare double-volume maisonette The unit is a rarity in the current age of shrinking units: a 1,818 sq. ft. maisonette with a double-volume living and dining area. This fifth-floor unit is at the top of the block, with three bedrooms on the first floor (one ensuite), and another on the second floor. There’s also a kitchen with a service yard and a small additional living space upstairs. While the owners loved the sense of spaciousness from the double-volume layout, they were also aware of the accompanying challenges. Spaces such as...