This semi detached house, located amidst an encircling of mature rain trees and quiet sidewalks, was designed by the architects from A D Lab for a multi-generational family.
Tasked to echo the spirit of the lushly planted Trevose Place neighbourhood, the team built a veranda which wraps around the exterior of the house.
Carpeted in grass and strategically planted with greenery, the veranda circles three different levels and extends into a lawn on the main roof.
![100398-trevose-house-reading-room An artificial grass carpet covers the reading room floors to enhance the garden effect in this semi-detached house at Trevose Place, Bukit Timah.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100398-trevose-house-reading-room.jpg)
Balcony extension
The winding veranda around the house acts as an extension of each room while visually unifying various spaces and areas of the house.
An artificial grass carpet covers the reading room floors to enhance the garden effect.
![100397-trevose-house-alfresco The architects managed to fit in a sheltered outdoor patio suitable for alfresco dining room in this semi-detached house at Trevose Place, Bukit Timah.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100397-trevose-house-alfresco.jpg)
Outdoor dining area
While the structure of the house meant that the garden had to be displaced, the architects managed to fit in a sheltered outdoor patio suitable for alfresco dining.
![100396-trevose-house-pool Wooden plank flooring extends from the patio to the side of this semi-detached house in Trevose Place, Bukit Timah, where the swimming pool is, creating a pool deck effect.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100396-trevose-house-pool.jpg)
Wooden pool deck
Wooden plank flooring extends from the patio to the side of the house where the swimming pool is, creating a pool deck effect.
![100395-trevose-house-dining-room A large, solid wood table is positioned in the middle of the dining room in order to facilitate family meals in this semi-detached house in Trevose Place, Bukit Timah.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100395-trevose-house-dining-room.jpg)
Solid wood dining table
A large, solid wood table is positioned in the middle of the dining room in order to facilitate family meals.
The pairing of the raw-edged table and the abstract chandelier makes for a rustic yet contemporary atmosphere.
![100394-trevose-house-dry-kitchen The dry kitchen is kept clean and simple, and is furnished with a long glass table in this semi-detached house in Trevose Place, Bukit Timah.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100394-trevose-house-dry-kitchen.jpg)
Dry kitchen
The dry kitchen is kept clean and simple, and is furnished with a long glass table.
See-through chairs let ample natural light spill in, making the place seem more spacious. The transparent nature of the chair allows it to blend seamlessly into various interior styles without overwhelming the space.
It can make a small room appear less cluttered.
![100393-trevose-house-living-room The marble floors coupled with the high ceilings keep this semi-detached house in Trevose Place, Bukit TImah, cool in Singapore's tropical weather.](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/100393-trevose-house-living-room.jpg)
Marble floors
The marble floors coupled with the high ceilings keep the space cool in Singapore’s tropical weather. A water feature spans the wall in the living room, adding texture and movement to the home.
This story was first published on The Peak Singapore in 2019. Photography by Masano Kawana.