d+a | Issue 122 • 2021

/ ABODE / 70 comfortably in the low-rise skyline of Singapore’s prime residential district,” says Quek. Because the client favoured the scale-like appearance of traditional clay-tiled roofs, RT+Q replicated this look but using a more modern, less- common clay tile pattern. “The tiles we chose added dimensionality to the roof pattern, which complemented and enhanced the look of the façade,” he explained. The biggest challenge was brightening a deep, square floor plan, which was solved with a unique roof design and air well. In the middle of the roof they included a square skylight and a void below it. The skylight draws in sunlight, while the air well distributes the light and circulates air through both levels of the house. 02. Exterior slate fin feature walls provide definition to the outdoor spaces. / 03. The perimeter of the balcony is fitted with custom-made, sliding aluminum lattice screens that can be adjusted as needed for an interchangeable façade design. 02 “ [The skylight] creates drama with light and shadow and frees up the section for vertical connectivity for views, sound and air flow. “