11CK-House, Singapore East Coast Residence, South East Asia Refurbishment Real Estate Project, Architecture Photos
11CK-House in Singapore
2 Jan 2022
Architecture: ONG&ONG
Location: East Coast of Singapore, South East Asia

11CK-House, South East Asia
Nestled within the central area of the Katong district, 11CK-House represents a restoration project befitting the area?s architectural heritage along Singapore’s East Coast.

The clients were particularly enamoured with the shophouse typology due to its multiple levels and highly adaptive spaces. And with work-from-home arrangements becoming the new normal, this layout proved to be highly effective for its purpose. The owners were able to have separate work areas eliminating distraction.
Designers had to work within the specifications set by Singapore?s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)mandating that they maintain the property?s rafters, vents, and other key architectural features, making it a challenge for the design team to bring light and airflow into the elongated interior space.

The solution was to create a dramatic spiral staircase that connects all three levels, offering a mesh in lieu of railings. A round skylight was installed at the top of the staircase to allow natural lighting to filter in while a second one is installed into a flat roof, bringing illumination into the family room. For the junior master bedroom, natural light is introduced via small windows along the perimeter of a jacked roof sec...