A whole new setting (I)
January 2nd, 2010
A quiet Englishmen and his wife, both of whom have lived in Singapore for many years, came to the designer recently. They had ideas of extending their oldies house which is on the fringe of the hill from which the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation beamed the republic’s news throughout Asia—an area which is semi-jungle in the heart of concrete and brick new developments. On the face of it the task seemed to be a run of the mill one which did not demand much excitement. It was the usual “give me more space for the family and my motor car.” And the designer has a look at their problem. When the designer arrived at the house he lack of interest disappeared right away. Read the rest of this entry »
Do working couples need double workspace at home? Sometimes the couple pictured on the facing page solved a work space problem by using two separate rooms. The owners of the offices on this page share working space. All three offices make maximum use of space. On the facing page, “her” built-in, ceiling-high desk unit features vertical spacers that organize desk supplies, reference books, and telephone books. Bookcases in both “her” and “his” offices include slanted racks for two rows of magazines. Both desks rest on file cabinets. 
Building for three-storied, shaped complex of 21 home units which is the best for architecture designs. Travis & Partners, a top design award for conversion of an existing building. The name not only refers to its age—it began life in the 1890s as a flour mill — but also its long tenancy as a warehouse by Winery. The beautiful oak paneling originally installed by Winery for their offices was retained to grace the new foyer, along with wine casks, a replica of an early grape press, and a dramatic mural of old photographs on the main staircase. Frontage on two streets and a side lane allowed plenty of light and ventilation, and all essential services and fire precautions were installed. 