K2LD architects completes the ‘winged house’ in singapore

‘the winged house’ by singaporean firm K2LD architects is split into two adjacent forms to navigate its triangulated plot. the pair of trapeziums open towards the back of the site, welcoming the lush vegetation and tropical climate of singapore into the living spaces. a garden is framed by the flanking roof forms, creating an area for friendly gatherings. taking cues from traditional malay architecture, the folding canopies bring fresh air though the interior. their double pitched form are a contemporary twist, and when combined with deep overhanging eaves offer shade and shelter from seasonal downpours.

view towards one of the trapeziums which shelters the dining area
image © patrick bingham hall (also main image) | all images courtesy of K2LD architects

the split between the building masses exposes the double height dining room, a corridor on the upper level and patio to daylight. concealed lights further accentuate the soaring rooflines when illuminated. burmese teak surfaces the underside of the canopy while a darker chengai wood is used for the sun shading screens along the facades. the vertical spindles of the louvers pick up the appearance of the tree trunks found in the nearby greenery.

view towards the pool and dining area
image © patrick bingham hall

view towards the opposing trapezium
image © patrick bingham hall

view from dining room
image © patrick bingham hall

stairway
image © patrick bingham hall

view of the downward sloping roof canopy and support from the sheltered upper level
image © patrick bingham hall

entry
image © patrick bingham hall

model

diagram

floor plan / level 0
1. entry foyer
2. living room
3. dining room
4. dry kitchen
5. wet kitchen
6. laundry
7. utility
8. bedroom 1
9. bath 1
10. powder room
11. patio
12. pool

floor plan / level 1
13. bedroom 2
14. bath 2
15. study
16. bath 3
17. balcony
18. master bedroom
19. master wardrobe
20. master bath

floor plan / level 2
21. gym
22. storage
23. HS
24. guest room
25. guest bath
26. M&E
27. landscape

roof plan

project info:

year of completion: 2012
project team members: ko shiou hee, leong lai ping, elita ong
site area: 1475.70 sqm
main contractor: holden tiling & construction pte ltd
M&E: PTA consultants pte ltd
structural engineer: MSE engineering & management consultants
quantity surveyor: ian chng cost consultants ptd ltd
landscape: watermount gardens ptd ltd
interior designer: A2Zen consulting ltd
photography: patrick bingham hall