Most Singaporeans would have heard of the iconic folk song Bunga Sayang before.
This song, sung by Rahima Rahim and Dick Lee as well, speaks of an elegant tree by the coast, which provides shelter and hope to the land.
Much like the Bunga Sayang tree, this lovely home designed by Wallflower Architecture + Design stands up proudly amidst the towering coconut trees in the vicinity and merges harmoniously with the lush green canopy of the Bukit Timah rainforest reserve.
Lined with Tall Coconut Trees
A stately home built for a family that treasures their privacy, this resort-like bungalow is accessed by a driveway lined with tall coconut trees.
Stone slate walls line the façade, with a simply-decked front foyer sheltering the main door.
Traditional Attap Home
The block-like structure extends towards the sides and back of the home, creating a captivating form reminiscent of traditional attap home dwellings. The look fits in perfectly with the idyllic setting.
Skylight with Water
Up on the roof above the foyer, a circular hole was made allowing the sunlight to shine through.
Yet look closer and one realises that there is a glittering effect, caused by the shallow pool of water above the glass-covered hole. This mesmerising shimmer adds to the tropical allure of the architecture.
Spiral Staircase Within
When the bi-fold front doors are open, guests are naturally led to a spiral stairway. The flow leads upwards to the next storey.
Standing below the circular sunroof, one sees the lush green fronds of the coconut trees around the estate.
Gold Wood Decking
Rich golden wood decking contrast beautifully with the grains of the white marble floor in the home.
Greenery Landscape Views
Once upstairs, one enjoys a 360-degree view of the lush greenery around the house. The sight of the green corridor is at once awe-inspiring and breathtaking.
The pitched roof offers shelther while still creating a lovely silhouette.
Floor to Ceiling Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors up on the second floor, where the study is located, mean none of the views are compromised by solid walls.
The rooms below are naturally cooled by the shallow pool installed around the roof of the building.
Water Cools the House
When you go back downstairs, you realise that the interiors too are surprisingly cool thanks to the pools of water circulating around in the stream below the floor.
The open concept of this home means natural elements like the light and water mix cohesively, bringing natural right into the living rooms.
Bathrooms with Natural Light
Even the spaces in the bathrooms benefit from natural lighting because of screened sunroof above.
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This article first appeared in Home and Decor in 2017. Photos courtesy of Wallflower Architecture + Design