The architect minimized costs by keeping the detailing relatively simple. That naturally led to simple shapes and clean lines that enhance the home's minimalist feel.
Singapore is a famously expensive place to build, especially in soft-soil areas where pilings must be constructed before driving the first nail. But this 2,965-square-foot house cost a mere $122 per square foot.
A narrow terrace—one of three—hangs precariously over the street.
The staircase leads to the living area upstairs.
In the sitting area, two leather Paulistano chairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha top a rug by Yerra; the wall paint is Comex.
The narrow Marlborough House, situated on an infill lot in Toronto, features a three-story void in the center that lets light into the interior rooms.
The living-dining area is outfitted with a Karlstad sofa from Ikea and a fireplace from European Home.