Often, terrace houses can be rather cramped and dark, especially if it’s situated on narrow plots of land. However, Rienzi has managed to break the mould by being a very open and well-ventilated house.
Created by A D Lab, this modest terrace house in Singapore is built on a plot of land that measures just under 1,400sqft and stands out amongst the densely packed rows of houses located at Opera Estate.
Project: Rienzi
Architect: A D LAB
Location: Singapore
Facade:
The Concept:
Thanks to the creativity of the designers, they created a home that is bright and spacious set in a vibrant green environment without neglecting all the creature comforts of a modern home.
Lush greenery is spotted in both the interior and exterior of the house, making it look more welcoming and providing a cooling breeze.
The front and rear facades of the first storey sport transparent roller shutters that can be conveniently hidden in the ceiling and improve ventilation.
Interior Area:
To create a spacious home, the architects designed the residence with all the main service areas in a partial basement. This means the ground floor is a large open space with a triple volume central courtyard that gives an air of serenity to the home.
Not only that, this courtyard has a beautiful leafy tree and water feature with a skylight that bathes the center of the home with gentle sunlight, ensuring that there are no dark and cramped spaces.
A few levels of tiered opened spaces lead out to the central courtyard and have creeping plants that enhance the view of the home.
There’s a front garden planted on top of the car porch roof which is perfect for some quality relaxing sessions for the residents.
At the back of the house, a small swimming pool is constructed outside, which leads directly from the dining area. A gorgeous boundary wall here boasts flowering plants and ventilation blocks to keep the house airy and fresh.
While the house has a very minimalist colour palette that uses mainly white, the decor is kept fresh and exciting with brightly coloured furniture and quirky patterns for contrast.
All images are taken from A D LAB unless otherwise stated.
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