The project showcases sustainability in construction in an era of rapid development where large amounts of building waste are produced. The Verandah House explores how old masonry can be embraced through development and be expressed through a series of dialogues between the old and new, indoors and outdoors, retro and modern.
The project was inspired by the Malayan plantation house where verandahs served not only as a cool off space, but also as a centre of social life where gatherings occurred and kids played.
Conceived as two wings, the existing red masonry house was retained and juxtaposed with a new rear annex constructed using a sleek steel framework, glass, and modern grey block walls. A side verandah wraps around the house, linking the old and the new, while serving as a spillover space for the interiors.
At the rear, the ground-floor verandah opens seamlessly to the original wing’s open-concept kitchen, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor experience ideal for the owner’s regular gatherings.
Inside, vintage charm meets modern utility. Original mosaics were retained, and terrazzo surfaces restored - preserving the home’s character while supporting modern living.
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Other prizes URA Architectural Heritage Awards 2014 | Shophouse at Neil Road (in association with Ong&Ong Pte Ltd) Honourable Mention, SIA Architectural Design Awards 2015 | Shophouse at Neil Road (in association with Ong&Ong Pte Ltd) Nominee, LEAF awards 2015 | Shophouse at Neil Road (in association with Ong&Ong Pte Ltd) Bronze, LIAS Awards of Excellence 2013 | HG Metal HQ (in association with Far East Flora Pte Ltd) Silver, IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2015 | HG Metal HQ Gold, IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2016 | Oriental Castle HQ Gold, IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2017 | The Canopi Gold, IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2017 | Lattice80 Best of Houzz 2017 & 2018 | Utilitarian Apartment Finalist, AHEAD Asia 2021 | Natra Bintan Gold, Singapore Interior Design Awards 2021 | YTC Corporation Winner, LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022 | Natra Bintan Design of the Year 2023, APDC Awards for Elite | Natra Bintan
