One of the first things award-winning Hyla Architects did, was to rebuild the property from the ground up. This meant elevating the entire home above street level, and away from its neighbours on all sides. A glass stairway leads to the large timber doors. Above it, metallic screens cast a mysterious shadow play of dark stripes, as if seperating the outside world from the home.
Above it, metallic screens cast a mysterious shadow play of dark stripes, as if seperating the outside world from the home.
Once through the doors, you enter into a realm of peace and tranquility. A large pool of water helps to calm down your senses as you traverse a glass runway across to the main living area.
At the end of the glass runway lies a spiral staircase leading to the upper floor. Situated behind it, on another floor, lies the main living areas and the kitchen.
By using a glass wall to separate the stairway from the corridor, the entire space becomes more open and inviting.
The landscaping on every floor can be viewed from the rooms, blending the indoor areas with the outdoor areas seamlessly.
5) Modern twist to classic English look in this condo apartment in Simei
The newlywed owners wanted the classic English look for their 1,227sqf three-bedroom condominium in Simei . So the couple’s brief to their designer JQ Ong of The Association was an English-themed home with a modern twist.
The main feature of the home is the spiral staircase, which rises from the water like a stream of light.
Photos Derek Swalwell
6) Ageing three-room flat in Marine Terrace gets a fresh update for new owners
Studio Myte, a multi-disciplinary design studio, was tasked to transform an ageing three-room flat in Marine Terrace into a modern home for a young married couple. To suit the couple’s lifestyle needs, the layout of the flat was entirely redesigned.
The flat had a relatively large kitchen for its size, which was deemed unnecessary so it was reduced to create more space for the adjacent dining area. As a result, an oversized 2.2m-long marble dining table and dry pantry can be accommodated.
As the homeowners like to host gatherings and have no immediate plans for the additional bedroom, the wall between it and the living room was removed and replaced with a folding glass door.
Read more about the home here.