Colonial Charm
A family home combines the look of black-and-white houses and a safari lodge feel.
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Tay Suan Chiang
A TOTE BAG succinctly sums up the identity and design philosophy of the owners of a two-story corner terrace house in Siglap. Hanging discreetly on a coat stand, the personalised tote has the words 'Singapore', 'Switzerland' and 'Africa' printed on it - to signify the Singaporean wife, Swiss expatriate banker husband and their joint love for Africa. Hence the many safari and wildlife elements weaved into the black-and-white colonial-inspired house.
While they now have their dream home, it's hard to believe that they got it almost by accident.
"We were living in a rented apartment, and our lease wasn't up," says the homemaker. "But I chanced upon this house. It ticked several boxes for her, including being in the East, and having a large open field right next to it. "My husband loves the open space, and you don't get many such houses in Singapore," she adds.
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