Tanglin Residences

Developer: Capitaland Pte Ltd

Architect: W Architects Pte Ltd
Interior Design: W Architects Pte Ltd
Landscape Design: Tierra

Contractor: Shimizu

One of my favourite small developments. Its architecture is a good composition of geometry that makes for a modern and elegant residential development.

The overall development comprises of 5 storey residential blocks arranged in a linear fashion around the perimeter of the site.

Facade is articulated by means of square boxes that frame the full height glass windows and blade walls with aluminium louvres.

Of interest is the use of travetino as the cladding material on the protruded square boxes that frame the glass windows and balconies.

At the ground floor, units can access the outdoor landscape area directly via a raised decked PES. The surrounding greenery is lush and gives privacy and separates the public walkway.

The units have a courtyard within the living/dining space that is brightly and airy. It provides for ample light and ventilation. In addition, the ground floor units have a spill-out space that they can enjoy as an extension to their dining areas.

The landscaping is crisp and modern. The lap pool is flanked by a well-detailed granite wall in varying finishes. Overall detailing of the development makes the feel and ambience of the project one of style, quality and luxury.

Perhaps the only disappointment is the provision of planting and design of the central area is slightly bare and lack of interest. The pool while modern, seem be cold and lack niches of interest that invite residents to linger and enjoy the surrounds.