Wallflower Architecture + Design has designed a Singapore house as a sanctuary for the enhanced enjoyment of nature and as an ode to mindful living
“What did you do as a child that created timelessness that made you forget time? There lies the myth to live by,” wrote American author Joseph Campbell. These words have inspired the name of this 14,000 sq ft house in Singapore designed by Wallflower Architecture + Design.
It has been christened “Forgetting Time House”, as an ode to mindful living and the slow life, and encourages its inhabitants to take the time to enjoy the visceral aspects of living amid the hustle and bustle of the city. The architecture aims to create a sanctuary that tries to capture all the qualities that help one to slow down and appreciate the different sensorial aspects of living, such as relaxing by the garden and pool, sitting under a breezy verandah while shaded by the warm sun without a care for time’s passing.
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The courtyard house features an inward-facing form that shields views of the interiors from the street. The main spaces are all open to the courtyard through full-height glass doors that can slide open to create a harmonious union with sun, shadow, breeze, and rain.
The swimming pool located here is both a visual and thermal respite. Ample landscaping, punctuated by the sculptural presence of Frangipani trees across the different levels, brings about a sense of tranquillity that biophilic architecture naturally evokes.
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