House Tour: A Holland Road terrace house that features a three-storey airwell
By Melody Bay -
Having sufficient, evenly-spread lighting is always a challenge for larger houses, and it was no different for this 2.5-storey inter-terrace house at Holland Road. Casey Chua, of ADX Architects, worked around the issue by introducing a soaring central atrium which lets in light from a glazed skylight above.
Since the homeowners have a passion for art and decor, Casey also made sure there were plenty of opportunities to display their collection throughout the house. The decor itself is kept minimal, with neutral tones that serve the dual purpose of creating a relaxing ambience and drawing attention to the artwork.
The expansive living room features a high ceiling, highlighted by the cove lighting. The lighting also serves to highlight the artwork on the walls, creating a gallery of sorts.
The stairwell, sitting adjacent to the atrium, features glass boxes that allow natural light to pass through.
The airwell in the atrium, which soars three storeys high, is accentuated by sculptural light pieces that draw the eye upward.
A casual seating area on the second floor next to the atrium gives family members and guests a lounge space for relaxation.
Artwork, made visually arresting by the track lighting. also lines the walls in the kitchen