tropical

August 29, 2019

A Tropical Oasis For Working Expats In Bali

Ruang Tekuni, designed by DDAP Architect, has a tropical and homey feel for digital nomads calling the Balinese paradise home.

August 22, 2019

K59 Atelier Creates A Dialogue With The Sun, Wind And Rain

Borrowing elements from traditional dwellings, K59 Atelier has designed Tile Roof House to withstand the tropical monsoon climate and contribute to the cultural identity of Ho Chi Minh City.

May 9, 2019

An Architectural Interpretation Of Ancient Indian Science: Vastu Shastra

Based on the principles of vastu shastra, Chavvi House is designed to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative to bring good vibrations for a happy, prosperous life.

May 15, 2018

HYLA Architects Are Making A Case For Courtyards

Transitions and thresholds of inside-outside, shelter and openings make for quiet drama in this courtyard house in Singapore.

March 7, 2018

Julie White Is Making Australiana Cool

With the recent launch of Gone Troppo, the eye-catching collection inspired by the Australian landscape, we talk to Julie White about creativity, nature and formed her signature style.

March 13, 2015

Why Design an L-Shaped House?

Located on a steeply sloping site, the design of 23 Olive Road in Singapore celebrates the spirit of living in a tropical climate where boundaries between exterior and interior spaces are blurred, writes Justin Farmer.

December 7, 2011

Emerald Hill House

When Singapore belatedly began to value its built heritage, the traditional shophouse suddenly became much sought-after with some stunning make-overs. Richard Ho, a specialist in conservation projects, previously carried out a beautiful renovation to a shophouse in Penang. Darlene Smyth looks at an equally elegant one in Singapore.

December 7, 2011

Queen Astrid Road, Singapore

By re-inventing tropical architecture to fit a modern context, architect Aamer Taher has endowed a resort-like appeal on this four-level bungalow in Singapore. At the same time, says Madhavi Tumkur, he has ensured that it is also a home to three generations of residents.