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Terracotta House丨K2LD Architects

K2LD Architects,Release Time2024-08-27 09:59:00

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Name: Terracotta House

Location: Singapore

Design Team: Ko Shiou Hee, Chang Min Yuan, Anthony Leow

Owner/Client: Confidential

Site Area (Sqm): 3010.5 sqm

Gross Floor Area (Sqm): 1368.98 sqm

Year Of Completion: 45139

Construction Duration: 24 Months

Builder (Main Con.): Sysma Construction Pte Ltd

C&S: MSE Consultants Pte Ltd

M&E: Elead Associates

QS: WS Surveyorship Pte Ltd

Landscape: Nyee Phoe Flower Garden

Photography Credits:

Fabian Ong,

Studio Periphery, Marc Tan,

K2LD Architects

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CONSERVATIONS

Conservation of traditional bungalows is part of Singapore's diverse architectural heritage, reflecting its colonial past and contributing to its vibrant urban fabric. These structures that are emblematic of past era and are required by law to be conserved. Terracotta House is exemplary of such bungalows.

© Fabian Ong

© Fabian Ong

LEVELS

The dwelling level of the original bungalow was 1.8 meters from the road level to mitigate past occasional flooding from surrounding low-lying valley. Adapting to modern living condition demands a fully accessible solution. Placement of the lift was carefully considered to connect the new levels with the existing. Multiple intermediate levels were worked in to the design of the new addition.  The approach results in a sub-terranean basement which welcomes natural light, particularly in the entertainment room with full-width acrylic panel offering unobstructed view to water and sky.

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© Fabian Ong

FACADE – PIXELATION

Responding to the terracotta roof of the conserved bungalow, a new facade is designed for its extensions. The careful mix of earth-tone colours mirrors gradation of traditional roof tiles. Unlike conventional cladding system, a custom-detailed stainless steel hanging system enables free insertion of cladding modules, even over the fenestration. The pixelation effect lessens the visual impact of the new addition and transforms it into architectural screen that complements the conservation bungalow like the backdrop of a stage.

© Fabian Ong

© Fabian Ong

CONNECTION

Fully glazed bridges are inserted as clear seamless connections between the conserved bungalow and the new addition.  Courtyards at various levels are also designed to mediate transitions between the old and new.

© Fabian Ong

© Fabian Ong

© Fabian Ong

INTEGRATION

Terracotta House signifies a sensitivity towards its historical and environmental context by active engagement, resulting in seamless integration that goes beyond looks and expression. Amidst Singapore's progress, it bridges generations, celebrating the past in renewal while embracing future in invention.

© Studio Periphery,Marc Tan

Project Summary

Singapore's traditional bungalows stand as reminders of the past. Terracotta House exemplifies this conservation effort. The new facade, inspired by the bungalow's terracotta roof, lessens the impact of new additions through a pixelation effect, enhancing the architectural backdrop, with glazed bridges and courtyards facilitating clear transitions between old and new.

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