Archifest 2009-Lien Collectives: K2LD

K2LD was engaged to conceptualise the entire site, and also to work on the design for 1 of the plots. As far as Singapore architecture goes, this firm has garnered recognition for their excellent design projects, ranging from houses to apartments.

In the design of the house, the main statement was surely the huge oval shaped space in the centre of the pool.

A bridge leads to this The space was a shaped with glass panels and vertical timber members. Everyone seemed to wonder what the space was for...

I guess it was enough that it made an impact. While the space seem to be submerged in the pool, a view from the other elevations reveals that it really was standing on steel stilts.

I must say the overall language seemed almost 'ordinary' in comparison to the other show cases on the site. I'm sure the students and young designers in the crowd of visitors may agree with me here.

Nonetheless, there were many nice details that were fashioned in timber - part of the recurring theme for the house. From the front door to the staircase and the walkways and corridors, the materials and combination of them, made for interesting study in detailing.

For instance, at the front door, we see large panels clear fixed glass in exposed steel mullions. The door is in timber and gives a sense of contrast. The walls are a combination of textured plaster with fair-faced concrete.

As you walk into the house, from the front entrance to the main spaces of the house a staircase leads you to the living spaces and bedrooms. A large skylight greets us as we emerge from the stairs. The articulation of timber ceiling and skylight certainly lend warmth into the space.

The exceptionl detailing also continues with the doors for storerooms and bedrooms...