A look at two architectural sites that have been given significant transformations while conserving key features.
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Whether it?s respecting the architectural details of an old home or giving new life to a building, here are two spacious abodes that have undergone a significant metamorphosis for a modern comeback. We look at some modern architectural transformations for homes in Singapore.
The Brutalist architecture of this bungalow designed by Czarl Architects. Image: Bai Jiwen.
Bunker-like Bungalow
Giving a home a second life isn?t easy especially if the property has a historical value. Restoration work is best left to the experts because they understand the type of original materials used and how to source for them. One of the stylish living areas in this spacious home. Image: Bai Jiwen.
These experts have to study the home’s history and assemble the right artisans to do the necessary craftwork for the interior and exterior of the building. But restoring a building to its former glory isn?t about retracing historical facts and techniques. How do you make an old building relevant for today?s lifestyle and context" What should be altered and what should be left intact" Here, we showcase two buildings that have been given a second life. The architects and designers have understood the building?s past and its site to create these architectural marvels.
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