The Sun House by Guz Architects
Guz Architects have designed the Sun House in Singapore.
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Description from the architects:
The sun house is a relatively compact house for Singapore on a roadside corner plot in an established bungalow area. We endeavoured to make the most of the site by pushing the main ‘L’ shape of the building to the rear. This then created an open courtyard which was private but with still a feeling of openness on the relatively densely constucted site, thus still allowing for good views and airflow. We used the ponds and pool as cooling elements for the building as well as visual focal points. Volumes and space were maximised as much as possible by sharing the open staircase and double height living space with the courtyard area. At the end of the day the house was also designed around the owner, who had a lovely collection of artwork and sculptures and this inspired the creation of a large solid wall with niches which housed his artworks as well as giving the building an anchor on which to expand other spaces.
Visit the Guz Architects website – here.
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Christian on 24 Aug 2011 at 7:45 am #
Two things I really love: First of all, the house is marvellous. Second, calling it ‘relatively compact’ really made my day! But then again, here in the UK we have different dimensions…
lewis on 24 Aug 2011 at 8:06 am #
The architect description of the house as “relatively compact” is not really accurate!
Otherwise Superb! Looks so peaceful and coherent. Bravo.
Nelson T. Silva on 24 Aug 2011 at 3:27 pm #
Superb indeed! Perfect balance between nature and the building! Its just like the building born right there.
P.S.: Love the green swimming pool!
Good work!
Mariza on 24 Aug 2011 at 4:08 pm #
SHOW !!! Um dos trabalhos mais lindo que já vi.
Parabéns!!!
Leslie138 on 24 Aug 2011 at 9:09 pm #
The connection to nature is evidential throughout the house. The water elements within and views of surrounding landscapes have no doubt created calmness within the house. A great example of nature inspired project.
Dennis on 25 Aug 2011 at 12:04 am #
great stuff. it has very much the same look and feel as your Tangga House (especially the pool)
Matt on 25 Aug 2011 at 1:30 am #
It might just be me having a cynical outlook; but isn’t that natural pool just going to be mozzie heaven? Dinner guests are going to get bitten to death…
Dan on 25 Aug 2011 at 6:05 am #
Lovely, but not “compact” by any stretch of the imagination. It’s at least four times larger than my house, probably more.
Maira Evans on 25 Aug 2011 at 12:22 pm #
@ Matt: my thought exactly…mosquito heaven! Great house, a small paradise to live in!
Suz on 25 Aug 2011 at 12:37 pm #
You can easily put stuff in the water that kills mosquitos.
guz on 25 Aug 2011 at 3:30 pm #
Actually in singapore, or for that matter the tropics, as long you have fish in the pond they will normally eat the mosquito larvae so they are not a problem!
Jacqueline on 29 Aug 2011 at 9:01 pm #
Lovely open spaces yet well segmented for different functions.
May I enquire to the size of the plot of land and the built up? Which is the smallest plot you have worked?
Love all your designs.