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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. House at Neil Road in Singapore by ONG&ONG Pte LtdFebruary 8th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: ONG&ONG Pte Ltd Located within a conservation district, this home celebrates the traditional charm of Peranakan shophouses with the addition of new spaces that are sensitive to the building’s rich heritage. Akin to traditional shophouses, the spaces are interspersed with courtyards that serve as visual focal points. The original courtyard – with its preserved ornate fish mould centerpiece and accompanying water feature – forms the heart of the common areas while a newer courtyard marks the transition from the old structure into its new extension. A young tree in the centre of this new courtyard adds a touch of nature to the urban ensemble. To the rear of the house are the kitchen and a retro spiral staircase that leads to the second floor master bedroom and rooftop terrace.  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong
 Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong Many original elements were retained as well as restored, such as the timber flooring, doorframes, window shutters and iron gates. Clay bricks were also recycled and incorporated into a partition wall as salvaged glazed tiles were put to use in the bathrooms. Even the blue paint for the walls was restored to a more authentic tone by using mineral silicate, while a pigmented grouting mixture helped to recreate the five-foot way’s red cement flooring.  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong Interestingly, the forecourt’s boundary wall displays a similar progression from old to new, with its paint-stripped bricks revealing layers of the shophouse’s history. The bathroom floors were also given a terrazzo finish as a nod to the age-old craft that is fast dying out.  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong The spirit of the traditional shophouse also extends to its internal environment. This home takes advantage of the shophouse structure in which its external enclosure shields the interiors from the tropical heat, while its various courtyards bring in sunlight and aid with cross-ventilation. With its blending of old and new elements, this house not only preserves a unique cultural heritage, but also acts as a storytelling device that narrates the histories of its past and present occupants.  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © See Chee Keong  Image Courtesy © ONG&ONG Pte Ltd  Image Courtesy © ONG&ONG Pte Ltd  Image Courtesy © ONG&ONG Pte Ltd
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