Crowhurst Drive
Designed by HYLA Architects
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The living, dining and kitchen areas of this 2-storey semi-detached house have been designed as one large AV and entertainment space, efficiently soundproofed by double glazed sliding-folding doors. The two side walls that flank this space were intentionally built to taper towards the rear. This creates a slightly funnelled space that not only enhances the acoustic qualities of the room but also enables storage niches along the thicker ends of the walls to house hi-fi equipment. The client's massive sculptural horn speakers anchor the front end of the space and an outdoor terrace and lap pool anchor the rear.
On the second storey, bedroom windows are recessed into curved walls which protrude subtly from the blank facade, recalling the form of the client's horn speakers. A large skylight on the roof illuminates the second storey hallway glass floor and transmit light into the first storey living room as well. On the RC flat roof, a layer of turfing efficiently insulates the house against heat.
Property Type
Landed
Property Status
New
Area Size
356m²
Bedrooms
4
Style
Contemporary
Renovation Duration
42 weeks
Year of Completion
2008
Works included
Carpentry
Flooring
Hacking
False Ceiling
Painting
Plumbing
Feature Wall
Electrical Rewiring
Aircon
Tiling
About HYLA Architects
HYLA Architects is an award-winning architectural practice headed and founded by Principal Architect Han Loke Kwang. HYLA’s work seeks to be timeless, unique and personal. Our experience lies strongly in designing high end landed residential projects. The design belief has won the firm numerous awards including the Singapore Institute of Architect’s Design Award and Architectural Heritage Awards by URA. Our work is regularly featured in monographs and magazines internationally, including the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture.
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