Viridian House

The Viridian House emerges through a screen of swaying bamboo trees, offering a glimpse of its facade—a hidden gem within Singapore’s exclusive Good Class Bungalows. We were tasked to modernise the facade, while creating meaningful living spaces with an intuitive flow. The original building featured a Balinese themed bungalow with a 824 sqm footprint, which allowed our architects to borrow key structural and architectural elements for our proposed design. We opted to retain over 80% of the original building’s structure, and 50% of its architectural finishes, and transformed the property into a Tropical Minimalist concept. This A&A (Addition & Alteration) approach helped minimise the carbon footprint of construction works, while retaining the building’s original character. This approach is differentiated for the residential sector in Singapore, which often sees such major A&A for conserved shophouses and buildings. This helps to minimise resource wastage in the construction process, while mitigating costs for the homeowner. We estimate emissions avoidance of at least 1,526 metric tons CO2e into the atmosphere. Our attention to cross-ventilation, open spaces, and apt usage of sunscreens and landscaping also helps the homeowner to live more sustainably with reduced power usage. The installation of solar panels on the property has helped the homeowner effectively offset their electrical usage, with excess electricity occasionally sold back to the grid. The architectural language of Viridian House translates into a bespoke experience catering to the needs of its residents, nestled within a tropical escape in Singapore.