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Top: The family kitchen can be opened to the
outdoors. In addition, it can be closed off from the
living areas if required.
Above: Although cast in concrete, the stairs appear
as a light element – the treads are wrapped in
limestone. Small gaps between the steps create
shadow lines that make the stairs appear to float.
The stairwell is illuminated by natural light from a
long skylight.
Right: Another family living room is positioned
in the centre of the house, on the second level,
between the master suite and children’s rooms.

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“By stretching the canopy right out to
the side, it creates a strong horizontal line
and a more impressive entry,” says Tan.
“The cutout meant we could make the
canopy large without compromising on
the natural light.”
The need for natural light was also an
influence in the design of an inset space,
like a deep negative reveal, adjoining the
new party wall between the two houses.
“We pulled the house away from the
party wall to create this gap, which allows
light to come into the centre of the house

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