Wall House / Formwerkz Architects

Jul 2010

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Architects: Formwerks Architects
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Design Team: Alan Tay, Jessica Leong, Whei Huong
Interior Design: Whiz Concepts
Builder: Taskon Construction
Photographs: Jeremy San

The existing semi-detached house along Princess of Wales Road was demolished and rebuilt for a family of 6 on a budget of $1.2 million and duration of 12 months. GFA– 370 sqm.

Context

The house adopts a highly introverted stance, seeking to dissociate with its adjoining neighbour or for that matter the street. Strategically, the main fenestration looks to the side while other parts of the house are ventilated and lit indirectly through surgical openings. This effectively fortifies the spaces within from unwelcome gaze while allowing valuable day lighting and ventilation.

Form

model

We adopted the simplest, archetypical form that generates the greatest internal volume while keeping the façade decidedly minimal. The deliberate flatness of the envelope was conceived as a counterpoint to suburban clutter of middle-class domesticity.

One of the greatest challenges was the roof form due to the multitude of programmatic and urban planning demands. We adopted the double-pitched roof to accommodate the family lounge in the attic with the front roof splaying away from the party wall to open out for the roof terrace and pool.

first floor plan

Parti

The main spaces are arranged with the circulation along the adjoining party wall, capitalizing on the void spaces for ventilation and indirect light. On the upper floor, the attached bathrooms are organized along the western façade to soak in the sun while buffering the bedrooms.

: © Jeremy San

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: © Jeremy San

: first floor plan

: second floor plan

: attic floor plan

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: model

* Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.

Cite:
Saieh , Nico . "Wall House / Formwerkz Architects" 18 Jul 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 09 Feb 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/69028>

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Traisoon says:

Can we see more photo?

# July 18, 2010 at 14:23

R Goldschmidt says:

It give’s me the impresion that are two buildings. Please show us more photos.

# July 18, 2010 at 15:58

Jake says:

What an interesting house. The stairwell/pool/balcony in section are marvelous. The only thing I think I would change would be the Attic space. I feel like it needs to be more open, but that would go against the concept, so I agree with the choice the firm made.

Great job

# July 18, 2010 at 19:22

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