linghao architects: T house

‘T house’ by linghao architects, singaporeimage © jeremy sanall images courtesy of linghao architects

located in a suburban terraced housing organization in a small valley in north singapore is the ‘T house’ by local practice linghao architects.the metal frame structure composed of 150 millimeter thick members is encased in exposed concrete and block masonry walls painted white. a central open-air courtyard is found to be the heart of the home, a small semi-protected space susceptible to exterior conditions, with natural plant life, animals and weather conditions being able to inhabit the space along with the owners. vertical circulation components spring from thisarea to provide access to the extra bedrooms on the 1st floor with the same material selections and finishes as the rest of the dwelling.aluminum window frames and doors holding frosted glass panels gives the interior private functions the feeling of being outside. the rooftopgarden gives a base for growth as the number of  inhabitants in the residence may easily change throughout the years.

rooftop gardenimage © jeremy san

(left) side yard(right) entranceimages © jeremy san

kitchen in a hallway between the entrance and the central courtyardimage © jeremy san

kitchenimage © jeremy san

view towards entranceimage © jeremy san

central open-air courtyardimage © jeremy san

house is encased in two parallel brick walls painted whiteimage © jeremy san

staircaseimages © jeremy san

bedroomimage © jeremy san

bedroomimage © jeremy san

image © jeremy san

aluminum framed windowsimage © jeremy san

all windows look towards the courtyardimage © jeremy san

image © jeremy san

restroom looking towards the courtyardimage © jeremy san

showerimage © jeremy san

approach from the streetimage © jeremy san

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2 – rooftop garden

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