From the architect. The whitewashed boxy architecture stands out conspicuously along a street of nondescript houses, differentiating itself from the neighbors with its clean white facade with precise edges. Home to a floriculture enthusiast and her family, this house sets out to fulfill the brief of amalgamating both quality living spaces and ample outdoor areas all around the house.
Inspired by the fundamentals of block building, the architecture is conceived by the thoughtful placement of volumes stacking upon one another. Besides creating bold spatial depth to the facade, the dynamic composition of such volumes also resulted in pockets of lush greenery intertwining with various living spaces. This deliberate planning bridges nature and living, and blurs the indoors and the outdoors.
Three elements – whitewashed walls, timber and greenery, are present throughout the house, tying them closely to the given brief by the client – minimal, earthy yet impactful. The balance of material establishes a cohesive outlook - with the greens softening the robust edges of the stacked volumes and timber complementing both elements overall. Tropical chengal hardwood cladded steel canopies were placed strategically at various openings to frame the intended views of the lush surroundings, while chengal screens were deployed to filter the harsh sunlight as well as to provide privacy for the family.
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花园和露台遍布整个房屋,每个室内空间都可以俯瞰到一个带有安宁和自然的绿色环境。
With gardens and terraces peppered throughout the house on all levels, each indoor space overlooks onto an accompanying green area that brings tranquility and nature right into the house.
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一层平面图/First Floor Plan
阁楼平面图/Attic Plan
建筑设计:Ming Architects
位置:新加坡
主创建筑师:Tan Cher Ming
面积:640平方米
项目年份:2017年
制造商:AGC
C&S工程师:JS Tan&Associates
质量监测:CST顾问
Architects: Ming Architects
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Lead Architect: Tan Cher Ming
Area: 640.0 m2
Project Year: 2017
Manufacturers: AGC
C&S Engineer: JS Tan & Associates
Quantity Surveyor: CST Consultants