Cavern House was born from the poetic beauty of caves. Inspired by the natural formations and hidden chambers within a cavern, this home was envisioned as more than a shelter; it transforms the concept of home into an ongoing journey, where space itself encourages connection.
The house’s unassuming exterior, with its windowless white facade, is both quiet and enigmatic almost like a blank canvas, evoking both a sense of calm and mystery. The entrance, subtly hidden, invites discovery. Stepping inside, the house unfolds like a cavern, with spaces that flow seamlessly into one another, creating a sense of continuity.
CONTINUOUS VISUAL CONNECTION
Given the stepped topography of the site, with a lower ground level at the rear, we took advantage of the natural slope to design the communal spaces of the house in a terraced arrangement. This layout creates a continuous visual connection throughout the home, from the lower ground floor to the second story.
Organizing the communal areas in this terraced fashion ensures that there is always a visual link to other parts of the house, fostering a sense of unity and interaction. This aligns perfectly with the client's brief to create a home where family communal life takes center stage.
Given the stepped topography of the site, with a lower ground level at the rear, we took advantage of the natural slope to design the communal spaces of the house in a terraced arrangement. This layout creates a continuous visual connection throughout the home, from the lower ground floor to the second story.
Organizing the communal areas in this terraced fashion ensures that there is always a visual link to other parts of the house, fostering a sense of unity and interaction. This aligns perfectly with the client's brief to create a home where family communal life takes center stage.
STATUS Completed 2024
LOCATION Singapore
CLIENT Private
TEAM: Iskandar Idris, Patrick Siah, Richie Chan, Aslam Salim
C&S ENGINEER: Longrove
BUILDING CONTRACTOR: ARSEA
PHOTOGRAPHS Stacked Studio
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