A courtyard of Greenbank Park on two levels sits in the center 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.
© Derek Swalwell
The second story 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.
© Derek Swalwell
The courtyard offers the house-Greenbank Park a lot of privacy as well as letting in light into the center of the house. It also acts as a buffer against noise from a major road a distance away.
© Derek Swalwell
Project Info:
Architects:Â HYLA Architects
Location: Singapore
Principal Architect: Mr. Han Loke Kwang
Assistant Architects: Yuzhe, Nicholas Gomes
Area: 520.0 sqm
Project Year: 2014
Photographs:Â Derek Swalwell
Main Contractor: Praxis Contractors Pte Ltd
Structural Engineer: GCE Consulting Engineers
Site Area: 376 m2
Project Name:Â Greenbank Park
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