Living under one roof

THE usual life pattern of children growing up, getting married and starting a home of their own doesn’t always hold true these days. In fact, architects are seeing more clients wanting to refurbish or rebuild their properties to accommodate more family members. And that means coming up with design solutions to ensure space and privacy for each generation.

In tomorrow’s issue of BTLifestyle, we look at this new phenomenon of families wanting to live together for various reasons, be it high property prices, small apartment sizes or to take care of ageing parents. From detached bungalows to corner terraces, the results are unique homes that stand out from the rest.

In Travel, sunseekers don’t need to buy a plane ticket for a holiday at a beach resort. Across the Causeway, the uber-luxury One & Only Desaru Coast awaits, with breathtaking views and powdery beaches to rival Thailand’s best. In Arts, get set for the return of the Singapore International Photography Festival and read our review of Wild Rice’s new play, Pulau Ujong. And in Dining, savour satisfying Japanese kappo at not-so-exhorbitant prices at the new Hazuki.