An ailing Tembusu tree is reused for the screen crafting, vanity counters, and benches used throughout the house, especially the main facade of the houses. This way can accentuate the Tembusu presence that once stood within the natural environment of the site.
The big structure of the house is combined with the two volumes to create a large house with spacious spaces. The floors are arranged in a different way to create a unique look when viewed from a distance. There is also a swimming pool that can be a perfect area for the householder to have fun when summer comes.
This house also has a living room that is designed to be a more intimate space with detailed steel-framed doors that open out to the backyard. These doors also increase the sense of space and providing space flexibility depends on the social situation and the weather too.
The living space of the house is the main focus of a series of the house shared spaces. And as the center point, the living room becomes a hub that can connect the reflecting pool, pool, and the courtyard to create a much bigger communal area. The translation of the staircase form and the organic flow contrast with the building linear form.
The memorable features are the materiality and contrasting textures that come with a cool reflective glass, plastered walls, plan, richly grained timber, and a palette of heavily textured stone. This house is also a series of sensory experiences. The owners can catch the reflection of trees in a smooth glass surface, brush one’s hand against a stone surface, or walk barefoot on the timber floorboard.
A central double-height space is created and placed in the middle of the house over the main living room. This middle area is the main place in which all the new areas gather and radiate at the same time. With the interior design, spaciousness and light feeling also can be created throughout the house.
The flexible open-planned living spaces, two bathrooms, and three bedrooms are the brief of the client. The architect response it with an understanding of the client's need and how each space is used by them so each space can be customized to their needs. In summer, the hot can be flushed out of the house through the ventilation in the main living spaces and the double-height entry area.
The three levels are connected by the open stairs to a large roof deck that additional open space for the clients. It also can provide a thermal chimney effect to minimize the mechanical cooling need. With the materials, design, and all elements, a comfortable feeling can be created for the client while living in this house.