CEO of HaiDiLao
Zhang Yong's house, Singapore
Known as the winged house, this GCB was designed by the architectural firm K2LD.
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Sitting in a cul-de-sac, the $42M home is the brainchild of architectural firm K2LD Architects and Interiors and is especially noteworthy for its many design accolades. The SIA Architectural Design Award in 2013 for ‘Residential Projects (Individual Houses)’ is one of the many accolades it’s got in the bag.
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Termed the “Winged House” for its angular roof “wings”, the home features sweeping open-concept living spaces, walls of glass and clean angular lines. A definitive feature of the home is definitely its seamless use of Burmese teak wood to add depth, warmth and rustic quality to an otherwise modern and monochromatic colour palette
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The overall inspiration for the home’s design came from the elevated stilt and thatched roofs of traditional Malay houses. This staggered adaptation allows sunlight to flood the home and promotes good airflo
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The low-lying modular furniture in the living room not only makes the room feel cosy but makes the space feel larger than it already is. The floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors also seamlessly meld indoor and outdoor living to make you feel like you’re in a luxury Bali reso
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The angular design of the roof spanning all the way down to the ground also affords certain patios in the home more privacy whilst giving them an unadulterated view of the foliage that surrounds the house.
Bali villa vibes all around.
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All we can say is that this home is definitely a show-stopper and zen sanctuary in the heart of a busy city.
