Duplex & Residential-5

1. Project Overview & Architectural Vision

Designed by Insignia Studio, this residence balances modern linear aesthetics with traditional thermal mass management. The house incorporates deep overhangs, perforated brick screens, and cross-ventilation corridors to lower internal ambient temperatures naturally during peak summer months.

2. Spatial Layout & Functional Division

• Ground Floor (Public & Service Zone): Features an entrance foyer, formal drawing hall with floor-to-ceiling garden views, dining space opening to a side lawn, open kitchen with pantry, and a ground-floor guest room.

• First Floor (Private Sanctuary): Contains the master bedroom suite with private terrace, two children’s bedrooms, a family media lounge overlooking the central courtyard void, and an open study nook.

• Rooftop & Outdoor Zone: A shaded roof terrace equipped with built-in planter boxes, seating areas, and a rainwater conservation system.

3. Materiality & Technical Specifications

• Thermal Envelope: Double-skin brick wall construction to minimize heat absorption from northern summer radiation.

• Glazing & Illumination: Energy-efficient double-glazed aluminum window systems combined with indirect LED cove lighting.

• Interior Finishes: Custom teak wood wall panels, tempered glass stair railings, and moisture-sealed bathroom fixtures.