bridge over water

Finely-detailed screens conceal a house with a dramatic surprise, this three-story dwelling in Singapore offers to its inhabitants an open air swimming pool surrounded by tropical-inspired garden. Designed by HYLA architects with its entrance elevated above the ground with the front door opening right into the swimming pool and patio surrounded by lush greenery, amply shaded overhead, but admitting light and air from the sides. This space is a paradigm of living comfortably in the tropics. A spiral staircase leads to the guest rooms and gym.

A glass bridge spanning lightly across the pool leads into the living room. The bridge extends the threshold of the house, prolonging the act of entering and highlighting the importance of this space to the overall design of the house. The rest of the house takes its cue from the pool and void, with the main living spaces being punctuated with light, greenery and timber accents.

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

bridge over water residence by HYLA architects

images © DEREK SWALWELL

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