The interior of this semi-detached house was previously fragmented into various enclosed spaces, with the narrow stairwell leading to each of these enclosures.

To reimagine the dwellers’ experience in a more connected living arrangement, the entire house was pared down to an empty state. We worked with the idea of connecting the different types of spaces through the composition of geometries and openings to create a more spacious and breathable space.

The living hall is distinctly characterised by the terracotta material that extends inward from the outdoors. Its tall vertical volume is architecturally expressed by the juxtaposition of the round mezzanine sitting above a timber volume that houses the kitchen. Walls and openings are orchestrated upwards along the stairs, leading to a curved surface that filters in soft natural daylight from the roof window, culminating the sensory experience of feeling light and space at home.

Year of completion: 2025
Location: Holland Grove, Singapore
Client: Private
Project team: Ye Xiaoxuan
Photography: Fabian Ong