65BTP House, New Singapore Residence, Residential Building, South East Asian Luxury Home, Architecture
65BTP House, Singapore
Luxury Singaporean Residential Development in South East Asia ? design by ONG&ONG, Architects
16 May 2019
65BTP Residence
Design: ONG&ONG Pte Ltd
Location: Singapore, South East Asia

Photos: Derek Swalwell
This is a home surrounded by a vast garden that converges at a colossal pre-war rain tree with such magnificence that its presence is ingrained within the very architecture of the house itself.

Throughout this home are numerous encounters with nature whilst still being very much indoors. The architectural placement of the building allows for the viewing of the feature tree from all of the main spaces, from either of its two storeys right down to the basement.
First Floor

A granite wall at the entrance made from interspersed panels creates a series of holes that subtly shield the garden from full view whilst maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. In the driveway, a cleverly placed water feature discreetly hides the sunken air-conditioning ledge just beneath it.

The main living and dining areas are housed on ground level, allowing the spaces to transit seamlessly out into the garden and accompanying lap pool. By evening, dots of light on the pool?s base dance playfully in the water, mimicking a starry night scene. An elegant spiral staircase leading to the upper floor gives the living area a visual centre whilst also promoting vertical ci...