like a Diamond

The Diamond house sits on a slightly tapered site facing a man-made lake in Singapore .Built for a small family that greatly cherish their privacy, the house turns it back on the street and the sides where the neighbours are in close proximity. Like a monolith resting over the gardens, the single, faceted volume house the main spaces overlooking the waterway. The main entrance brings one into the centre of the house with the living and dining space on the sides with the bedrooms on the upper level. The basement accommodates the guest room, entertainment, services and garage which are lit and ventilated by the sunken courtyards. The house footprint is kept deliberately small to create more garden spaces within the tight site. The front and side facades are pared down with openings strategically position to allow in natural light with minimum compromise in privacy. Embracing a simple materials pallet the facade is entirely wrapped in iron wood whist the interior adopts a lighter palette of oak and travertine, with both the angular interior and exterior delivering breathtaking architecture.

Story by Richard Misso. To see more by Formwerkz Architects photos courtesy of Formwerkz Architects