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A House With Many Faces By Aamer Architects

A House With Many Faces By Aamer Architects

A series of tilted living pods maximise views, light and a large family’s varied needs in Singapore.

“Frankel House was conceived as a house which ‘grew’ extensions ‘organically’ in response to context, views and the sun,” explains Aamer Taher of Singapore architecture practice Aamer Architects. “The building forms are strategically positioned pop-out boxes with full height fenestration on the higher floors, angled to the views. This was done with sufficient overhang that relates to the sun-direction for adequate shade from the harsh tropical sun.”

Whilst maximising distant views and natural light within a tightly packed sub-urban Singapore neighbourhood, Frankel House also serves the varied needs of a large multi-generational family. The client brief hinged around the requirement of a “completely personal space” for each family member. The result is that each family member has a pod of their own, which is fitted with a bathroom, walk-in-wardrobe, a balcony, planter and a view.

Frankel House serves the varied needs of a large multi-generational family.

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan interior exterior

The pods are angled and vary in size and scale, the overall effect appearing somewhat haphazard at first, but is, in fact, the result of thoughtful calculations relating to context and programme. “Every angle is carefully calibrated,” explains Aamer. “Internally, the house is much more ordered; around a central atrium void which allows connectivity between family members. The full en-suite facilities are also connected with the family areas (a basement entertainment hall and home-theatre) to foster frequent interaction.”

Aesthetically, Aamer Architects cater the house to respond to the clients’ desire for a ‘clean, modern, future-realistic’ concept. The architectural response is a palette of natural and neutral materials and hues that also serve to draw attention towards the exteriors views. The exception is the kitchen island table that is fashioned from a raw tree-trunk.

Aamer Architects cater the house to respond to the clients’ desire for a ‘clean, modern, future-realistic’ concept.

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan dining

From a sustainability perspective, the calibrated form-making creates positive passive change. “The angular overhangs, balconies and protruded walls, whilst giving a sculptural quality to the form, actually provides shade and shelter from the elements, reducing dramatically the ambient heat internally and giving ample natural light and ventilation to the indoor spaces,” explains Aamer. “Even the basement benefits from natural light/ventilation with the sunken courtyards.”

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Photography by Amir Sultan

Dissection Information
Wallhung Pro Wc from Laufen
Hand shower and mixer in Raindance Select from Hansgrohe
Beosound Shape speakers from Bang & Olufsen
Downlights and wall lights by Forma Lighting
Leslie armchair from Minotti
Joy Out side table by Minotti
Lounge Seymour sofa by Minotti
Caadre mirror frame supplied by Fiam
Long Island dining table by Rimadesio
Husk bed from B&B
Panama Bold sofa from Baxter
Sintesi TV console from Poliform

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan bedroom

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan bathroom

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan exterior

Frankel House Aamer Architects cc Amir Sultan view

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Author:

Elana Castle is an architect, writer and photographer. She has spent her time traveling and working across the globe with stints in New York City, Cape Town, Sydney and currently resides once more in New York City. In 2009, she established STUDIO e* as a framework for her architecture, writing and photography and in 2012 she went on to co-found Castle + Beatty, an architecture and interiors photography business with an editorial edge.