The G House is the second edition of our home-gallery typology, a self-commissioned canvas for refining the aesthetic and spatial ethos of A01. Concrete is expressed in its rawest, most unfiltered form. Every cast surface retains the memory of its making—from plywood imprints to tie-rod holes and tonal shifts from curing. There was no room for improvisation: all electrical and water services were planned in advance and cast into the structural grid, each imperfection is left as is as a trace of the process.
Over 2.5 years, the construction became a journey of deep learning and meticulous detail—from infilling RC holes with imported Japanese concrete studs, to installing ultra-thin aluminium-framed windows (as opposed to the locally dominant UPVC window systems), mirror-finished stainless steel panels, selection and import of rare stone finishes, and bespoke furniture pieces by a top local designer.
Glass blocks imported from Indonesia are used throughout the house, bringing both function and character. Their wavy texture diffuses natural light in shifting ways throughout the day, casting subtle patterns across the interiors. This textured surface also ensures privacy for the occupants while still allowing ample daylight to fill the space.
The house is organised as a vertical sequence of living, working, and reflective spaces, unified by a strong sectional logic. At the base, the ground floor carport opens up to a naturally ventilated multipurpose space and a pool, encouraging quiet contemplation and direct connection to the landscape. Above, the first floor features a dramatic double-volume living area designed around a grand piano, evoking the openness of a performance hall while remaining domestic in scale. Overlooking this space is a suspended mezzanine level that houses the office and private library, creating a bridge-like relationship between work and rest.
The third floor accommodates the private bedrooms, offering quiet, enclosed sanctuaries buffered from the activity below. Topping the structure is an attic floor with guest rooms tucked beneath the pitched roofline. Anchoring all levels is a large, central green courtyard that acts as the lungs of the house—both spatially and environmentally—while the lift and staircase wrap around it in a spiral, interspersed with green pockets that make vertical movement an experience of unfolding nature.
Directly across from the house stands a richly ornamental, traditionally Oriental residence. In contrast, G residence’s austere massing and restrained material palette heighten the visual tension between the two. This juxtaposition highlights the cultural diversity and pluralism of Singapore’s architectural landscape. Rather than compete, the two houses drawing attention to the uniqueness of their respective spatial expressions.
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