Surprising Seclusion designed by HYLA Architects, With both the front and rear facing busy roads and the side an old house, this house looks inwards. A triple volume covered but naturally ventilated court with a pool becomes the focus of the internal space.
Photography by © Derek Swalwell
On the side, a sculptural staircase cantilevers from the wall to reach the family room on the second level. The journey continues upwards on another staircase with a stepped planter on the side and lit from above.
The whole house is finished in off-form concrete and grey face brick. The Master bathroom continues this theme, with brick openings that allow ventilation but not views through.
Photography by © Derek Swalwell
This bathroom, as well as the attic bath, has planting areas that offer a green contrast to the grey scheme. Custom storage units in the living, family, and study echo the concrete and brick geometry of the house.
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Project Info:
Architects: HYLA Architects
Location: Singapore
Lead Architect: Han Loke Kwang
Project Team: Chong Wen Jin, Thomas Ong
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Derek Swalwell
Manufacturers: Wienerberger, Scarabeo, CEA, Cristina
Project Name: Surprising Seclusion
