“This needed to be a light-filled family
home,” says Molina. “So we split the
house into two volumes, creating a connecting courtyard that allows sunlight to
stream in, and lets breezes ventilate the
interior naturally. With a green wall to one
side, a young tree in the opposite corner,
and the floor covered entirely in carpet
grass, the setting forms a charming indoor
garden where the children can play.
“The green space is the visual focus of
the ground floor, and because there are no
partitions, the garden can be enjoyed from
Left and above: Green carpet grass and a living
wall create a small garden area in the centre of the
house. The courtyard brings sunlight and breezes
into the home.
Top: The kitchen is in the rear block of the house,
with the island positioned so the owners can look
out to the courtyard garden. Traditional glazed
tiles and a steel spiral staircase reference the
shophouse’s early days. These stairs lead up to a
maid’s room and a pool on the top level.
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