linghao architects: house 11

‘house 11’ by linghao architects, singapore image © jeremy san all images courtesy of linghao architects

a 1920’s two-level house in geylang, singapore, has been recently refurbished by local practice linghao architects to accommodate a contemporary lifestyle in an aging city. the new five-storey residence can be observed as two livable blocks connected by an open-air courtyard with winding staircases and bridges connecting the two volumes.

the original street-side facade is maintained, with a new pitched roof structure that opens up a new mezzanine. the large proportions and visual connection between each room makes the constricted site feel much more spacious. dark wood decking contrasts slender steel elements and white structural components. plenty of natural light is brought into the space through a small clerestory, while sliding glass panels increase privacy but allow for the diffusion of light.

the addition is a semi-interior construct with an entirely contemporary structure composed of concrete shear walls and floor slabs. translucent glass boxes are situated in the middle of the floors for private rooms as the rest of the space is essentially an exterior terrace. the back facade is covered in a metal screen that allows ample light all day long as well as a direct connection to the surrounding environment. the journey through the residence proves a dynamic experience as each part provides a series of views, smells, sounds, and sensations.

mezzanine space in the original structure image © jeremy san

entrance to the original house image © jeremy san

view down the courtyard image © jeremy san

courtyard space images © jeremy san

entrance to new addition image © jeremy san

(left) connection from the old structure to the addition (right) a metal screen constitutes the entire back facade image © jeremy san

addition interior space image © jeremy san

view towards the original front entrance from the addition image © jeremy san

stairwell at night image © jeremy san

image © jeremy san

roof terrace image © jeremy san

metal screen back facade image © jeremy san

back image © jeremy san

front facade from the 1920’s image © jeremy san

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

floor plan / level 3

floor plan / level 4 – rooftop terrace

sections

longitudinal section

model

model

placement within the 8 lorong 24A shophouse series image © lorong 24A shophouse series

project info:

location: lorong 24a geylang site area: 154.6m2  ( 25.4m x 5.1m) built up area ( gfa): 411m2 lha project team: ling hao, kaili koh, keith chen model & presentation drawings: lim zhi rui and chan hui min structural engineer: edp consultants pte ltd contractor: komex building construction pte ltd