The Perforated House, located in northern Singapore, stands as an inspiring example of how architecture can create an urban retreat that is both private, connected with nature, and aesthetically striking. Unlike typical small terraced houses in Singapore that face the street and are closely situated to neighboring homes, the goal was to design a house that maintained a certain level of privacy while still being open to vegetation, ventilation, and natural light. The new house was separated from its neighboring semi-detached house – thanks to the generous size of the plot – to allow for more ventilation and light opportunities.
The house was conceived as a raised concrete box with abundant voids for vegetation in the interior spaces. The language of these perforations was also consistently used throughout the house as an architectural tool to control privacy levels, light, and ventilation.
Programmatically, the more private spaces were elevated from ground level, and green spaces functioned as buffers between the interior and exterior, shielding interior spaces from street noises and passersby. The internal spaces extend towards the surrounding vegetation, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior, bringing in natural light and ventilation. In areas where more privacy is needed, vertically inclined brises were purposely designed to allow morning light filtration while limiting views from neighboring houses.
The open layout of the living area reflects warm hospitality and the owner's lifestyle, ensuring flexibility and space extension for hosting guests frequently. A good flow of spaces from inside to outside and vice versa provides a perfect environment for guests to interact in larger groups, while quieter corners provide the necessary intimacy among close friends.
In the owner's daily life, as a retired engineer, most of the time is spent playing various musical instruments, showcasing some iconic pieces from their personal collection. To cater to this client's affinity and desire for a suitable display area for their iconic musical instruments, an acoustically designed studio was built with the intention of allowing performances and improvisation sessions without disturbing the neighbors.
Like an origami, the open space of the roof was crafted from a typical form, extending the garden space from the living room to the attic level. This tranquil hideaway under the roof is where the owner can enjoy afternoon tea while taking in the panoramic view of the sunset across their property.
Architects: AR43 Architects
Area: 6500 ft²
Year: 2021
Photographs:Studio Periphery - [ Ссылка ]
Manufacturers: Geberit, Hansgrohe, Duravit, DB Acoustic, Egner Building Technologies, Kawajun, Koizumi Lighting Singapore, Lital Materials & Contracts Engineers, Marquis HQO, Polystone, Rice Fields, Schindler AS, Toto
Location: Singapore
0:00 - Perforated House
2:25 - Living room
3:35 - Studio
4:27 - Drawings
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