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HOUSE WITH TWO FACES
RT+Q Architects, Singapore
Project Designer & Manager
Concept Design to Project Completion
- Handled the full scope of Architectural and Interior Design, personally creating all drawings and coordinating every aspect of the project, including research, design, building permitting, bidding, and construction drawings, ensuring seamless execution across all phases.
- Collaborated directly with the office founder on concept design, managing regulatory research, ensuring design compliance, and overseeing interns in the production of physical models.
- Organized and managed biweekly site meetings, monitoring progress and ensuring construction accurately followed my drawings and design intent.
- Led client, consultant, contractor, and supplier discussions, facilitating communication and improving overall efficiency across the project.
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Building Data:
AutoCAD,Sketchup,Enscape,Adobe
Private Client
Singapore Completed 2020
GFA: 324 sqm
Site area: 151 qm
Voluntarily Conservation Shophouse
The house, originally constructed in the 1930s as a Shophouse—a common architectural typology in Southeast Asia—was acquired by a young couple with a passion for modern design and vernacular art.
The design vision aimed to preserve the traditional essence of the shophouse while seamlessly integrating contemporary elements. This involved bridging the ‘old’ and ‘new’ by introducing natural features like light and water, as well as creating an outdoor setting within the shared walls. The functional requirements of the space led to innovative spatial solutions, accommodating a range of sizes and levels despite the plot’s constraints. Elements such as double-height volumes, a ‘hidden’ mezzanine, bridges, and spiral staircases were incorporated not only to address practical needs, but also to enrich daily life with changing spatial experiences.
In realizing the design, every architectural and structural decision prioritized precision, clarity, and above all, multifunctionality. Drawing inspiration from early modern architectural vocabularies—incorporating steel, glass, and industrial craftsmanship—the design took cues from masterpieces such as the Maison de Verre in Paris. Notably, the use of red-painted steel, originally introduced for fire protection, became a defining element, adding a distinctive and refined touch to this modest yet sophisticated dwelling.
The tiered outline served as both a solution for urban envelope regulations and an opportunity to innovate the interior spaces.
The “gap” between old and new was essential for bringing light, and maximizing outdoor surfaces for rooms on both sides
The new addition at the rear of the house was designed to accomodate more rooms within the limited space
Opened up the existing wall to introduce water and light BEFORE AFTER 1 2
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the interfaces between existing block and new addition.
