This fortress-like concrete house in Singapore hides a surprise within

New: You can now listen to articles.of tall concrete windows and minimal windows, it is not surprising that when the homeowner’s friends saw it from the outside while it was being built, they likened it to a museum or embassy.of a local developer is completed, those who have visited the house marvel at the contrasting sense of openness and abundant nature, thanks to aA perfect imagery is that of a rock where the insides have been hollowed out and filled with a wild garden.

The choice of concrete makes the house look impenetrable. Tay highlighted that it was chosen for its many advantages. “I love concrete. It can do many things. It is a very robust material both as a structure and finish. It is perfect for buffering external noise while creating a comfortable micro-climate within, when deployed appropriately.”

From the entrance facing Adam Road Food Centre, a driveway leads to the basement housing a garage for seven cars, a guestroom and entertainment areas. Ample space in the basement is given to a garden that opens to the sky with trees rising upward to meet a landscaped deck on the first storey. Standing at this terrace, one can survey the genius of the internal organisation – an exercise in structural acrobatics featuring a fluid circulation loop around the courtyard. Traversing around the house feels unencumbered, as there are minimal dead ends.

The assortment of green spaces includes a terrarium-like garden at the western side of the plot. Sliding glass doors separate it from the corridor for practical purposes. Tay explained that while the concrete wall is perfect for sound absorption, it also absorbs the heat from the day and releases it at night “like a battery pack”.

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