Far Sight House is a complex residential project nested in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The inspiring semi-detached property designed by
Wallflower Architecture + Design interacts
with the surrounding site, yet brilliantly integrates into the urban
street-scape of neighbourhood. Curves, cut outs and shapes of all kinds
define the house, compiling its complex architectural character.
“The
house is expressed by coupling two forms; a tall and narrow single-room
width block housing the master bedroom, study and attic-living and the
wider block at the rear accommodating two children bedrooms side by
side. The formal expression the house is also a response to the strict
local interpretation of attic guidelines.”
Featuring
two storeys, an attic and a roof terrace overlooking the valley, the
house brings the inhabitants closer to nature. It features openings on
three sides all covered with vertically drawn blinds, empowering
residents to control the amount of sunlight, breeze and view. The ground
floor accommodates the living room, kitchen, dining, a room for guests
and last, but not least, a small playground with a pool for children.
The second floor accommodates a family room and three bedrooms. Finally,
the roof terrace is a casual place where the family gathers for
reunions and parties. It’s nice to see how the maze of greenery
encircling the house was neatly integrated into the house plan, charging
the residents with freshness.
