THE RESPONSE

Tucked within the bluffs of The Sanctuary development, the Aluko Residence was conceived as a split-form house that balances stillness and activity across three floors. Atelier Oluwatosin led the project from concept to detailed FF&E development, shaping a property that could seamlessly toggle between family retreat and revenue-generating short-term stay.

The design strategy embraced a bifurcated massing concept: one wing for the primary residence, the other for guests, allowing for privacy, independence, and future rental opportunities without compromising intimacy. Anchored by a central courtyard and linked by soft transitions, each zone is expressed with sculptural restraint and considered proportions.

Materiality plays a starring role. Travertine, blackened copper, fluted terrazzo, and slatted wood create a quiet rhythm of texture and light throughout the interiors. An underground gym, home theatre, and indoor pool lie in moments of leisure beneath the surface, while large south-facing apertures and skylights bring in an ever-shifting wash of natural light above.

Every space was rendered in day and night scenes to support client visualization, with procurement-ready FF&E documentation provided for over 20 unique spaces. The result is a project that feels serene, self-sufficient, and spatially intelligent—a modern property that grows with its owner.