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Design out of the box

An inter-terrace family home tackles its drawbacks with unconventional features

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Tay Suan Chiang

Tay Suan Chiang

Published Thu, Aug 18, 2022 · 05:11 PM
    • Raclette House, so named because of its round windows that make it look like cheese.
    • Raclette House, so named because of its round windows that make it look like cheese. PHOTO: PI ARCHITECTS

    DESPITE its holey facade and its nickname Raclette House, architect Paul Yeo, a co-founder at PI Architects, wasn’t thinking of cheese or mice when designing this house in the East Coast.

    Raclette House is an inter-terrace house with unconventional design. PHOTO: PI ARCHITECTS

    His clients, a working couple with 2 young children, had asked him to design a home conducive to family bonding.

    Building a home where the family can enjoy time together is simple enough. But as with any project, there are challenges to overcome.

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