Archifest 2009 - Lien Collectives: Tierra

The next house was by landscape architecture firm, Tierra.  Of course, Tierra is known for their landscaping work both for high end residential as well as for nice houses in the Singapore architecture scene.

Designed by the principal, Franklin, the house sits on top of the slope. It cuts an interesting silouette with its composition of a cluster of pitched roof boxes.

Nestled amidst the tall leafy trees, the houses made for a very subtle statement. We liked the way it was bunched together to give it an almost organic composition, quite in reflection to its surrounds.

I liked the interior as much as the exterior, with its timber framed windows that effectively frame our views to the outside.

 

 Most of the spaces seem to have a window placed strategically. It was effective especially with all the white walls - the windows drew one immediately to it. The windows were mostly large enough for the greenery and sunlight to enter and illuminate the room.

The greenery was almost visible everywherre from within. Here's some views from the staircase landing catching more glimpses of the leaves outdoors...