The house is surrounded by established
houses and a basketball court. Large
roof overhangs help screen the
occupants from the neighbors’ view,
thus affording a degree of
privacy. Exposed red bricks and tropical
wood finishes provide a
rustic and homely ambience for the
occupants. We used generous roof
overhangs to help shield the occupants
from the harsh tropical
sunlight and heavy monsoon rains.
The lush greenery of a garden is
introduced into the main entrance
hallway, so visitors soon become aware
of
green
architecture
implementation upon entering the
verdant courtyard. By using
carefully thought-out placements
of walls and partitions,
semi-private space such as the
living and dining area are not
visible from the main entrance. The
living room looks out on a spacious
garden with a large fish pond.
One is also soothed by the idyllic
sounds of the fountain at the fish
pond, inducing a feeling of living
with
Nature.
Chin
Architect is an Interior Design Architect
that offers Design and Built package
for Interior Residential or
Commercial Designs.
The house plan is divided into
different zones
according
to the degree of privacy. The Public
Zone includes the car porch and
entrance hallway. The living and
dining area comprise
the Semi-private Zone, while the
Service Zone includes the kitchen,
laundry, store and servant’s quarters.
Finally there is the Private Zone of
the bedrooms.
The end product is a highly desirable
and cost
efficient
residential property,
designed by a
local
architect,
and with practically all the materials
being locally produced.
