In this post-Covid era, where work and leisure co-exist, this HDB home is adaptively reimagined as a living space foistered through distinctive materiality and tactility. The materials of choice comprised of raw plywood and polished cement screed. The contiguous open plan utilises loose furniture, storage and custom carpentry to delineate new programs. Aside from the owner’s day-to-day lifestyle, to be able to accommodate social gatherings is another key driver for the interior design. For this, a multi-functional carpentry centrepiece became the organising core, enabling interaction for communal dining and conversations. The humble materials are balanced with fine and authentic detailing.