The Sun House

In part 4 of the Singapore series I’d like to introduce is The Sun House designed by Guz Architects. As I looked through the images of this house I could imagine myself sitting by it’s serene pond with a book, sipping ice tea on a lazy summer afternoon while the crickets chirp!

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The Sun House incorporates all the features of a Southeast Asian tropical house – aesthetically and functionally. The L-shaped house takes advantage of the surrounding landscape and encloses an open courtyard. The ponds in the courtyard are visual focal points seen from within the house and act as cooling elements. The timber lattice overhang reduces heat and glare while allowing natural light into the house.

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One of my favorite portions of the house is the double volume living area which is bathed in natural light and reflections of the water outside can be seen dancing along ceiling! A charming ceiling fan supplements natural ventilation and improves the air movement in the space. The design allows personalization of the space by providing plenty of niches for the owners to display their art collection.

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In addition to some other principles of good design (which I can discuss in a future post), I firmly believe in letting the site guide the design and creation of spaces. I particularly admire the undeniable connection between the interior space and it’s surrounding natural beauty the designers have created! The house offers a calm and comfortable tropical haven!

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There’s a great article over at Business Inquirer about Tropical Architecture for those curious to learn more about it!