The architect created a well-crafted civic object that remains open to its surroundings. The sharp detailing has achieved a lightness and screen-like quality to the building.
What is impressive is how the architects worked closely with the clients to achieve a manifestation of their brand and philosophy.
The interior is appropriate for old people in terms of its ambience and the use of colours is effective, refreshing and not overdone.
The planning on the difficult site integrated landscape in between the buildings and made an open and unintimidating environment for the keeping of animals.
It is heartening to note the role that design has played to make this the inclusive environment for the training and employment of people with disabilities.
It is memorable and delightful architecture made with simple materials and capitalising on many mundane workings of architectural details.
This house is highly commended for the innovative quality of the space within such a narrow and tight site.
The formality of the living area, realised in recycled teak panels is further contrasted by the lightness of the bedroom suites.
House 24 is a two-generation house that captures the idyllic setting and views of a public park.
The judges appreciated the difficulty of interfacing between two conservation buildings of disparate style and thus lauded the architects’ effort to connect the three buildings together as one continuous showroom.
The project addresses its surroundings with a wonderful attempt to reciprocate with Hong Lim Park.
The judges acknowledged the architect’s effort to account for the neighbouring two buildings and bring them into a dialogue.
The amount of research work that the team has done to uncover the material on the original church is commendable.
The quality of the landscape, details and public spaces was impressive, effectively supporting the layout of the residential units.
The conserved 2-storey shophouse in brick and timber is well contrasted by the new steel, concrete and glass addition.