three of a kind
d+a|Issue 131
This multigenerational residence brings its occupants together while allowing them to maintain their individual lifestyles.
Sasha Gonzales
three of a kind

Designed to house a large family (comprising a mother, her two daughters and their families), the Triptych is a single, landed, detached dwelling made up of three wings – each one dedicated to the requirements of its occupants. The strategically arranged blocks are arranged in a triangular layout, enveloping a central courtyard. Together, these spaces form one congruous whole.

“The clients’ emphasis on a multigenerational home was the main criterion shaping the functionality of the house,” says Michelle Ho, lead architect at the Singapore-based K2LD Architects, which steered the project. “Each wing was designed to offer privacy, but the home also incorporates communal areas to encourage interaction and foster bonding between the family members.”

same, but different 

From the outside, the three wings look almost identical. Ho and her team employed a harmonious palette of materials and a consistent design language to establish a coherent visual identity. However, each wing differs in volume and boasts its own unique features which were tailored to meet the needs of its respective occupants.

The main wing, for example, was designed as a “central hub” for major events and gatherings. It has two dining rooms – an elegant formal one for hosting guests and a more casual family one for day-to-day use. Additionally, it has a double volume foyer which is accentuated by a skylight at the main entrance. As all the common areas are deemed to belong to the main wing, this wing is the largest. It also has three bedrooms – a master bedroom and two guest rooms.

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