Portfolio & Services
Refined Architecture for an Elevated Living
Modern Essence creates spaces that feel intentional, sophisticated, and livable. We immerse ourselves in a design process that fuses research, artistry, and intention. We manage every detail from concept to furnishings.
Our Services Include:
Architectural Design
Custom residential and small-scale commercial projects with a focus on form, light, and place.Interior Design & Styling
Layered, lived-in interiors grounded in material authenticity and spatial harmony.Art Direction & Installations
Bespoke sculptural elements, installation design, and creative concept development for exhibitions and brand environments.
Initial Design Consultation
Start with a personalized design consultation: we’ll align your vision, budget, and goals in one dedicated session. We’ll explore your your space, and outline actionable next steps tailored to your needs.
Interior Design Services
Our interior design services blend aesthetics with function, curating furnishings, finishes, and spatial flow that align with your lifestyle and architectural context. Whether it’s a single room or full-home transformation, we create interiors that feel refined, lived-in, and deeply intentional.
From cozy retreats to multi-level homes, we design residential spaces that reflect your lifestyle and values. Modern Essence infuses warmth, clarity, and intentional luxury throughout every square foot.
Residential Design
Outdoor Space Design
From lush patios to minimalist courtyards, we design outdoor spaces that extend your living experience. Every element is curated for climate, sustainability, and year-round use.
Small Commercial & Mixed Use Design
We transform compact spaces into functional, elegant environments. With a focus on flow, light, and materiality, we craft interiors that feel expansive, intentional, and personal.
Who we are
Modern Essence Design Studio is a boutique architecture and interior design firm committed to creating spaces that evoke meaning, culture, and refined simplicity. We design homes, buildings, and artful environments with a deeply investigative approach grounded in materials, context, and the human experience.
Modern Essence is led by a multidisciplinary designer whose practice bridges the worlds of form, function, and narrative. We are driven by the belief that great design doesn’t just solve problems; it reveals deeper connections between people and place. Our design language merges minimalism with material richness, Scandinavian restraint with soulful warmth.
Our Approach
Every space begins with a conversation. We listen closely to the site, to our clients, to the cultural fabric that surrounds a project. Through deep research, sketches, model-making, and design iterations, we translate ideas into built environments that are both refined and resonant.
We design intentionally. We value quality over quantity, context over trends, and emotion over excess.
Let’s Build Something Thoughtful
Whether you’re building a dream home, renovating a meaningful space, or envisioning something more conceptual, we’re here to help bring it to life.
Discover our philosophy, process, and projects
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Design Philosophy
At Modern Essence, we believe that great design begins with curiosity- a deep investigation into culture, material, and place. Our approach is rooted in creating spaces with emotional resonance, where architecture becomes a quiet narrative of how people live, move, and connect.
We design with a commitment to:
Material honesty : using textures and finishes that age with grace and hold meaning.
Cultural depth : drawing from global traditions, local context, and individual stories.
Intentional simplicity : embracing restraint, proportion, and clarity over trend.
Environmental care : integrating sustainable methods and responsible sourcing at every scale.
Our work blurs the line between art and architecture, crafting buildings, interiors, and spatial installations that are both lived-in and luminous; spaces that feel deeply personal, yet timeless.
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Our Process
1. Discovery & Dialogue
We begin with open conversation and deep listening - getting to know you, your routines, inspirations, and intentions. This phase may include:
• Client interviews
• Site visits or virtual walkthroughs
• Moodboards, lifestyle studies, and precedent research
• Cultural and contextual investigationDesign begins with empathy. We ask questions to uncover what truly matters to you.
2. Concept & Craft
With insights in hand, we begin to shape narrative-driven concepts rooted in materiality, proportion, and light. You’ll receive:
• Spatial studies and layout options
• Material and mood explorations
• Conceptual sketches and 3D models
• Sustainable design strategiesWe distill the essence of your story into a design that feels timeless, grounded, and personal.
3. Design Development
Once a direction is chosen, we refine all aspects of the design into a comprehensive, buildable vision. This includes:
• Detailed floorplans and elevations
• Lighting and fixture curation
• Interior palettes and finishes
• Budget-conscious recommendationsEvery detail is designed with care, from the touch of a wall to the angle of a shadow.
4. Implementation & Oversight
We collaborate closely with fabricators, builders, and consultants to ensure the design is executed with integrity. We offer:
• Vendor coordination
• Material sourcing and procurement
• Ongoing design consultation
• Site visits or virtual check-insWe remain your advocate through the final build, preserving your vision at every turn.
5. Styling & Storytelling
For clients seeking a finishing touch, we curate the final layer with art, objects, and styling that completes the emotional language of the space.
The final gesture transforms a house into a home; a space into a story.
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Projects
At Modern Essence Design Studio, our project style is defined by an emotional subtlety and cultural reverence that transcends trends. Each space is designed to evoke a feeling before making a statement: introspective, warm, serene, and deeply lived-in.
We draw from a palette of global inspirations, blending the quiet restraint of Japanese wabi-sabi, the clarity of Nordic minimalism, and the textures of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Our work often balances the abstract and the elemental, inviting contemplation through spatial layering, filtered light, and material honesty.
Every project is approached as an intimate story; cozy yet elegant, reductive yet rich with meaning. Whether capturing the hushed atmosphere of a fog-filled morning or the golden warmth of a fading sun, we compose architecture as a lived experience: poetic, grounded, and personal.
