THE TEMBUSU HOUSE

This is a large family home centered around the owner’s vision of having as much greenery on site, and as low a site coverage as possible.

As home to a large, extended family, the built-up area required is substantial. However, a human-scale is maintained by working the house into the existing terrain, softened by layers of roof gardens and sloping terraces.

To make the most of the surrounding greenery, landscaped ponds and courtyards were created as focal loci, both to extend visual links to this borrowed landscape, and to separate the various wings of the house for the purpose of maintaining privacy.

Taking the Asian cues of extended family courtyard living further the structure is topped off with a sleek large roof with exaggerated overhangs, a 21st century update of vernacular roof forms, necessary protection against the more extreme weather patterns we are experiencing.

In all respects, this home is built to maximize the enjoyment of nature in all its nuances, the one true luxury in Singapore, where being built-up is the status quo.

Botanica

From its position on top of a hill, this large bungalow has commanding views of the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Botanic Gardens.

We made use of large cantilevers and horizontal planes to make the building float and give it lightness when viewed from the road.

Upon entry, the rear conceals a sunken courtyard and pool to allow light into the basement. A human scale and comfort is achieved through the use of warm materials and allowance for cross ventilation.

Photovoltaic cells cover the attic roof.

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REBECCA ROAD

Contemporary Courtyard House – Completed 2013

SKY GARDEN HOUSE

The large multi layered four storey house tries its best to break down the volume into human scale spaces with interaction with gardens and greenery at all levels.

This house was awarded Gold for the LIAS Awards of Excellence.

SULLIVAN

Sullivan House is situated on a site that faced inward to a canal surrounded by a refined landscape which can be viewed upon entry to the building. There is a central zone which consists of a large internal courtyard, a glazed living room as well as a lap pool. The building is designed to be naturally ventilated. This was achieved by opening the ground floor as much as possible as well as creating a triple height void at the center of the building which encourages air circulation.

THE FICUS HOUSE

This is a large extended family house for siblings, their families and parent. Responding to the brief and site context, an L-shaped layout allows for necessary privacy between 2 households, and at the same time provides a common courtyard and interconnected social spaces.

Considering the size of the built-in areas, we had to maximise the use of the landscaped areas, and create layers of roof gardens, water bodies, and shading devices to give the illusion of space and nature. The attic also holds commanding views over the neighbourhood and has its own roof gardens and bio-pond to create a relaxing environment.