Cover The geometric artwork reinforces the design’s commitment to clean lines and sophisticated detailing throughout the space
The geometric artwork reinforces the design’s commitment to clean lines and sophisticated detailing throughout the space
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Contemporary design and considered colour accents create a sophisticated space, seamlessly accommodating both family life and professional work in SouthPlace 2 Residences, Tropicana Metropark
In an era of maximum-density developments, SouthPlace 2 Residences takes a different approach. Deliberately designed to offer units with room for expansive living, the thirty-story tower occupies 4.44 acres within Tropicana Metropark’s 88-acre master-planned township in Subang Jaya.
The development contains 553 units with residential floors beginning at Level 9, elevating inhabitants above street level while maintaining a connection to the established neighbourhood below. The building’s east-west and north-south orientation ensures cross-ventilation, while each floor houses just 19 units—a density that allows for more generous proportions than typical high-rise developments.
The living area showcases the unit’s layered lighting approach, combining recessed ceiling fixtures with accent lighting
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The tower is situated within walking distance of Subang Parade, Sunway Pyramid, and other established retail centres, and is directly connected to SouthPlace Shoppes via a covered bridge.
Level 8 houses the development’s amenity deck, featuring an infinity pool, sports courts, and jogging track, while residents can access Tropicana Metropark’s 9.2-acre urban park through the development’s pedestrian connections.
The layered lighting approach combines recessed fixtures with sculptural pendant lights to create visual rhythm throughout the 1,105-sq-ft space
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Tropicana Metropark has cultivated a reputation for attracting professionals and young families drawn to its balance of suburban amenities and urban convenience.
The four-bedroom unit reflects this demographic’s preferences through its sophisticated yet approachable design language. At 1,105 square feet, the space addresses contemporary needs, featuring dedicated work-from-home areas, flexible family zones, and entertaining spaces that feel both polished and livable.
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Above A closer view of the dining area reveals how the circular pendant lights and orange chair upholstery create a visual rhythm throughout the space
Above The kitchen island extends beyond its cabinetry base to form a breakfast bar, topped with marble-effect surfaces that continue the unit's sophisticated material vocabulary
A closer view of the dining area reveals how the circular pendant lights and orange chair upholstery create a visual rhythm throughout the space
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The unit spans the upper floors, where floor-to-ceiling windows stretch eight feet high along the eastern wall, framing views across the township’s mix of residential and commercial buildings.
The living area establishes the unit’s material vocabulary: charcoal sectional seating, walnut surfaces, and strategic applications of orange that appear on shelving backs and textile accents. A geometric wall panel provides texture without pattern, while the coffee table maintains the room’s horizontal emphasis through its low profile and extended proportions.
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The dining area connects seamlessly to the kitchen through consistent flooring and ceiling heights, with orange upholstered chairs around a white circular table beneath geometric pendant lighting
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The open-plan layout connects living, dining, and kitchen areas through consistent flooring and ceiling heights. The dining table, sized for six, sits beneath a brass linear pendant that echoes the kitchen’s hardware finish. Built-in shelving along one wall features orange backing in select compartments—a deliberate choice that adds depth and visual interest.
The kitchen island extends beyond its cabinetry base to form a breakfast bar, topped with marble-effect surfaces that continue onto the backsplash. Handle-less upper and lower cabinets in warm grey maintain clean lines, while three pendant lights above the island provide task lighting and spatial definition within the larger room.
The kitchen's wet area showcases the unit’s strategic use of orange accents through the vibrant backsplash, which creates visual depth and warmth
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In the master bedroom, a feature wall of subtle panelling sits behind the bed, which is dressed in white linens with a single orange throw. Built-in wardrobes occupy an entire wall, their flush-mounted hardware invisible within the joinery. A reading chair near the window introduces navy upholstery—the room’s only saturated colour beyond the orange accent.
The second bedroom serves as a home office, featuring a built-in desk that extends along one wall and integrated storage space above and below. The orange accent reappears here as a thin stripe along the desk edge, connecting this workspace to the unit’s broader design language. This configuration acknowledges contemporary work patterns while providing flexibility for future family needs.
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The master bedroom emphasises the unit’s sophisticated material palette through textured panelling and brass pendant lights
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Lighting operates in layers throughout the space. Recessed ceiling fixtures provide general illumination, supplemented by table lamps and floor fixtures that create focused pools of light for specific activities.
The pendant lights above the kitchen island and dining table serve dual functions, both as illumination and as sculptural elements.
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The home office demonstrates the unit’s versatility through orange-backed shelving and brass pendant lighting, exemplifying how the signature colour accent connects different areas
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The master bathroom continues the material palette with marble-effect walls and walnut vanity base.
A freestanding tub sits beneath the window, while brass fixtures maintain consistency with the unit’s hardware selection. The design approach prioritises function while maintaining visual continuity with the living spaces.
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The master bedroom features a geometric panelled feature wall behind the bed with built-in wardrobes providing flush storage solutions
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Storage solutions appear integrated rather than added, from the kitchen’s full-height cabinetry to the bedroom’s built-in wardrobes and the office’s desk-mounted shelving. Each element serves multiple purposes within the compact footprint while maintaining the unit’s commitment to uncluttered surfaces.
The colour palette operates systematically: neutral tones provide the foundation, walnut adds warmth, and orange appears at calculated intervals to create visual rhythm. Navy blue, introduced sparingly through upholstery, provides depth without disrupting the overall harmony.
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Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.
