Article source: HYLA Architects

A courtyard on two levels sits in the centre of this semi-detached house. On the first level, a frangipani tree sits in the middle of a pond, framed by a timber clad box. The double volume living room and the dining room wraps around this courtyard. The second storey level of the courtyard lies over the dining area and in front of the master bedroom. The full height glass facade facing the courtyard is screened by interlocking vertical and horizontal timber members. The courtyard offers the house a lot of privacy as well as letting in light into the cetnre of the house. It also acts as a buffer against noise from a major road a distance away.

Image Courtesy © Mr. Derek Swalwell

• Architects: HYLA Architects
• Project: Vertical Court
• Location: Greenbank Park, Singapore
• Photography: Mr. Derek Swalwell
• Site Area: 376 m2
• Gross Floor Area: 520 m2
• Status: Completed September 2014
• Architect: HYLA Architects
• Principal Architect: Mr. Han Loke Kwang
• Assistant Architects: Yuzhe, Nicholas Gomes
• Main Contractor: Praxis Contractors Pte Ltd
• Structural Engineer: GCE Consulting Engineers
• Type: New Erection of 3 storey semi-detached house with attic & basement

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