Biophilic Architecture
Cornwall Gardens House, Good Class Bungalow in Singapore
Local firm Chang Architects helped to transform the plot on this Good Class Bungalow estate into a sanctuary-like home surrounded by green terraces and a stunning water feature.
Located on a slope that steeply drops from street level – traditionally regarded as “inauspicious” from a Feng Shui perspective – the bungalow’s site was the perfect setting to play up the idea of a tropical paradise.
Spaces Connected to Nature
Spaces, such as the dining area also look out into the pool. In this way, all the areas of the home are visually connected in a seamless manner.
Nature As Privacy Screens
Under the auspices of nature, the occupants can experience a sense of privacy, as well as the joy of communal living.
The owners and their extended family often have gatherings here, with up to sixty people being hosted at times.
Nature As Walls
“Nature becomes a medium between a space and another space, without creating a wall,” says Chang.
Biophilic Design Bathroom
Even in the bathrooms and powder rooms, plenty of natural light and natural ventilation help the residents to feel free and at one with nature.
Space for Nature & Humans
“In homes, we tend to have a clear boundary between space for plants and space for humans,” explains Chang, whose work on a former project, Elok House, caught the attention of the owners.
“Here, plants share the same breathing space as the occupants.” Plants grow abundantly along the sloping terraces leading down to the centre of the property.
View the full House Tour of Cornwall Gardens House here.
5-Room DBSS HDB in Jurong
Fans of both the utilitarian industrial look and minimalist Scandinavian style, the homeowners of this 1,162 sq ft (107 sqm), 5-room DBSS apartment in Jurong decided to combine both styles for its interior design.
Renovation Cost: $50,000
Together with the help of interior designer Diana Yeo of Design Channel, their renovation cost $50,000, without furnishings.
Recycled Pendant Lamps
Their love for suspended furniture pieces can be seen from the recycled glass bottle pendant lamps in the dining area.
Suspended Balcony Table
Diana and her team fashioned the suspended table in the balcony out of solid teak, and coiled rope around the hanging meta rods for a softer touch.
Indoor Plants
Tillandsias, also known as air plants, are one of the species in the owners’ garden.
View the full House Tour here.