reflective pool divides 66MRN house by ONG&ONG in singapore
photo by derek swalwell
all images courtesy of ONG&ONG
the ’66MRN-house’, by design and engineering office ONG&ONG, is composed of two building volumes separated by a central reflecting pond. the formal gesture suggests a splitting action on the typical gable-roof profile of a traditional home, while functionally serving to cool the interiors and create a social gathering area. although both sides of the residence are consistent in tonality, either features unique external materiality, with one in fair-faced concrete and the other in granite.
one side of the residence is surfaced with fair-faced concrete while the other is clad in granite
photo by derek swalwell
the front volume contains the house’s social areas including the living and formal dining spaces, while its other half features service functions such as the kitchen. the two sides are linked by stone steps across the ground floor pond and by bridges on the two levels above. on both parts, the roof is covered in an outdoor garden.
large sliding doors link the living area (front volume) to an outdoor patio and swimming pool
photo by derek swalwell
photo by derek swalwell
photos by derek swalwell
photo by derek swalwell
the living space opens onto the reflecting pool
photo by derek swalwell
photos by derek swalwell
bridges pass over the central pool to link the two building volumes together
photo by derek swalwell
photo by derek swalwell
the roof level is covered by garden on both sides
photo by derek swalwell
photo by derek swalwell
project info:
location: singapore
completion date: 2013
gross floor area: 924.92 sqm
architecture: ONG&ONG pte ltd
team directors: diego molina & maria arango
photography: derek swalwell
