Despite being sandwiched between neighbours, this terrace house located in the eastern part of Singapore feels spacious and airy due to the clever architecture by Charmaine Wong of Chalk Architects. It prioritises tropical living as well as the family’s artistic pursuits. The owner is a passionate pianist while his wife teaches dance. Their two teenage daughters are also avid dancers.
The home features an unusual layout. Instead of the living room, the first space encountered is a multipurpose area with a piano at one end and a full-height mirror at the other. This is where the owner tinkers at his piano daily, and where his wife and daughters practice dance. “The girls use the space for technique work with the portable barre and dance mat. My wife uses it for exercise and her conditioning routine as well,” said the owner.
While the first floor is for guests and for the family to indulge in their passions, the second storey lets them gather to lounge, study, dine or play. “We wanted the living room to be on the second storey to make better use of the terrace on top of the car porch roof. Even when we are not using the terrace, it visually adds to the living area’s ambience,” said the owner.In many homes where the living room is located on the first storey, the car porch roof cuts off much light.
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