L Architects renovates Singapore flat with double-bullnose brick design for gardening couple
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Tirthika Shah
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Summary
L Architects renovated a 98-square-meter flat in Singapore's Hougang neighborhood for a couple who developed gardening interests during COVID lockdown. The design features double-bullnose bricks that reference older Singapore parks, creating a home that accommodates expanding plant collections. The renovation transforms the space to integrate indoor and outdoor living with thoughtful material choices and spatial planning that prioritizes the residents' connection to nature and gardening lifestyle.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDouble-bullnose brick referencing the older parks of Singapore informed the renovation of In a Park, a flat redesigned by architecture studio L Architects.
Located in Singapore's Hougang neighbourhood, the 98-square-metre (1,054-square-foot) flat was designed for a couple who began gardening during the Covid lockdown and wanted to refresh their home to accommodate an expanding plant collection.
The design features double-bullnose bricks that reference older Singapore parks, creating a home that accommodates expanding plant collections.
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