Sheltered by the mature street trees adjacent to the property, the old residence stands as a rare sanctuary within the dense urban jungle. Yet, this natural advantage also concealed an underlying issue: due to the constant shading from the trees, parts of the garden suffered from insufficient sunlight, resulting in sparse and struggling vegetation. Additionally, the original layout, which featured only a single entry point, presented a functional drawback—visitors had to pass through the elder resident's private living area, disrupting their daily life. Consequently, reconfiguring the circulation system became a key aspect of the renovation.