Architectural Detail Note and Description

1. General Description

This residence is a contemporary three-story, single-family house designed with clean geometric lines, expansive glass facades, and modern material finishes. The house features a minimalist architectural language with a focus on natural light, open-plan living, and outdoor-indoor integration.

The structure is designed to accommodate a medium-sized family with 3 bedrooms, living spaces, dining, kitchen, and family leisure areas.

2. Architectural Layout (Assumed Functional Distribution)

Ground Floor (Entrance Level):

• Main entrance lobby with double-volume glazing.

• Spacious living room with large reflective windows opening to the garden.

• Dining area adjacent to a modern open-plan kitchen.

• Guest toilet/powder room.

• Service/store space at the rear.

• External landscaped entrance and driveway with parking provision.

First Floor:

• Master Bedroom (en-suite) with walk-in closet, balcony access, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Bedroom 2 (en-suite) with built-in wardrobe and shared balcony.

• Family lounge/TV room overlooking the front façade.

Second Floor:

• Bedroom 3 (en-suite) with private balcony and terrace.

• Flexible multi-use room (study/office or gym).

• Rooftop garden/terrace with pergola-style shading for outdoor leisure.

3. Key Architectural Elements

• Façade Design: Minimalist off-white exterior walls complemented with dove-gray accent panels and natural wooden cladding for warmth.

• Windows & Glazing: Large reflective glass panels with aluminum frames for daylight penetration and modern aesthetics.

• Balconies: Cantilevered balconies with glass balustrades for unobstructed views and sleek elegance.

• Lighting: Recessed LED strip lights integrated into ceiling edges and exterior walls for enhanced night-time ambience.

• Roof: Flat modern roof with provision for solar panels and water harvesting system.

• Landscaping: Low-maintenance green shrubs, potted plants, and edge lighting at the entrance pathway.

• Driveway: Paved with concrete interlocking blocks, suitable for multiple cars.

4. Construction Notes

• Foundation: Reinforced concrete strip foundation with proper damp proofing.

• Structure: Reinforced concrete frame with infill block walls.

• Flooring: Ground floor finished with ceramic/porcelain tiles; upper floors with engineered wood or tiles.

• Wall Finishes: Combination of smooth plaster with off-white paint, dove-gray accents, and natural wood cladding.

• Ceiling & Roof: Suspended gypsum ceiling with recessed lighting; flat roof with waterproofing membrane.

• Doors & Windows: Modern aluminum-framed reflective glazing and solid timber entry door.

5. Sustainability Considerations

• Passive cooling through cross ventilation enabled by large openings.

• Roof space designed for solar PV panels.

• Provision for rainwater harvesting and grey-water recycling.

• Use of local and eco-friendly materials where possible.