GFA: 370.27 sqm
Site Area: 296.78 sqm
Completion: July 2017
Architect: ONG&ONG Pte Ltd
Architecture directors: Maria Arango & Diego Molina
Architecture Team members: Ryan Manuel, Julius Caramat, Eleazar Manahan, and Tomas Jaramillo
Photography: Derek Swalwell

Material used
• Microcement for wall & floor finish by Monju
• Sanitary wares from Apaiser
• Sanitary fittings from CEA Designs
• Kitchen by Furnistyle Concepts

This is the front of the house with a large second level glass wall and a wood-toned garage door topped with a planter.

The house is seprated from the neighbor with a black wall and a firewall in the middle.

The side of the pool has a wooden deck walkway and there is a garden on the other side.

This is a view of the backyard pool area from the interiors through the large wall opening on the far side.

There is a comfortable large black armchair on the side of the pool area near the wooden deck wlkway.

This is a look at the living room with a large L-shaped sectional sofa facing the open wall to the pool. On the far wall is the mounted TV above the modern fireplace.

A few steps from the sofa of the living room is the rectangular table of the dining area.

This is a look at teh wooden steps of the curved staircase from the indoor balcony of the second level.

This is the spiral staircase going from the second level to the third level with thin railings on the side.

This curved staircase has white walls on both side of the steps that contrast the wooden tone of the steps.

The large curved staircase is illuminated by the large glass wall on the side.

This close look showcases the contrast between the wooden steps with the white wall railing.

This is a view of the curved staircase from the ground level showing a smooth curve.

The spiral staircase above has thin white railings on its side contrasted by the wooden steps.

This is a view of the living room area from the vantage of the second-level indoor balcony.

The second floor landing has hardwood flooring as well as a fireman's pole on the far side.

This is a look at the spiral staircase that connects the second level to the third level.

This part of the house has a textured wooden wall with black wooden structures on the sit and floating shelves above that resembles a mudroom. These are then brightened by the glass wall on the side.

This is the opposite side of the fireman's pole with a large built-in glass cabinet for action figures display.

This bright area of white structures, white walls and white ceiling is contrasted by the dark blue velvet sofa and its area rug.

This is a look at the swimming pool below from the vantage of the window.

The windows has foldable and retracting window shutters that open it to serve as a balcony.

This bathroom has a black freestanding sink on a rustic slab of wood matched with the black brick backsplash.

This other bathroom has a simple floating vanity with white and wooden elements topped with a window medicine cabinet.

This is the first level floor plan showcasing the various sections of the house like the garage.

This is the second level floor plan showcasing the various sections of the house like the bedrooms.

This is the third level floor plan showcasing the various sections of the house like the bathrooms.

This is the side elevation of the house with illustrations of people to compare sizes.

This is the side view of the other side elevation showcasing the various structures like the staircases.

This is the floor plan for the top floor with a small room and the top of the spiral staircase.

Situated in Eastern Singapore amongst traditional shophouses and hidden away within a sequestered residential node, the tranquil surroundings of 9JW-House belies the bustling activity of the nearby ports. Bungalows and inter-terrace houses line the shaded streets that twist deep into the neighborhood. The new house occupies a corner plot, rising up at a bend in the road that is shaded on the opposite side by bougainvilleas and trees.

9JW-House is a new 3-story residence that first announces itself through a striking front façade comprised of concrete, teak, and glass. Behind a wooded gate and pebble-specked car porch, a lower front volume made of teak strips forms a sturdy base beneath upper volumes comprised of fair-faced concrete and glass. A black-framed glass viewing port stretches over most of the middle and upper volumes, providing a muted reflection of the daytime sky and the surrounding neighborhood below.

Moving past the front door reveals an open plan ground floor. Beginning first with a cozy living room area built for both entertainment and gaming, space flows inwardly to a dining area anchored by the concrete bench – a unique industrial addition. Both a wet and dry kitchen have been placed at the rear, incorporating an imported suar wood countertop and stainless steel cabinetry. Towards the left, square-shaped teak shelving displays books and pop culture paraphernalia – a prelude to one of the home’s main features that sit on the third floor.

The right side of the ground volume opens up to a wooden deck area, where a sukubumi tiled swimming pool with inbuilt jacuzzis extends along its length. Just beyond lies a lush garden area, anchored by a trio of feature trees that bolster the compact space. A sprawling frangipani sits at the front of the garden, followed by a retained mango tree that forms a magnificent centrepiece, while a row of yellowish bucidas line the back edge.

Opposite the garden, glass-encased stairs set against light grey monju finished walls ascends to the upper floors – floating above the teak displays to create a pleasing contrast of tones. Two junior suites occupy the second floor, both subtly concealed from view for added privacy. This floor also contains a green planter space and rock garden set against the base of the black-framed viewing port. Here a giant bonsai tree adorns the exterior space, playing off the white sculptured staircase that rises up into the rest of 9JW-House.

The third floor reflects great attention to detail, with an array of features alluding to an owner that still keenly indulges his inner child. A fireman’s pole was installed for a touch of fun, together with a playful slide that has been carved into the sculptured stairwell, both linking the second and the third floor. The master bedroom features an array of luxuriant finishes, including an impressive ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. Yet, what steals the show is the walk-through showroom that sits just outside the master bedroom.

Designed to showcase the owner’s massive collection of classic toys and collectible figurines, the showroom is akin to a private museum. Complete with adjustable display lighting and multiple ambient light settings, including fluorescent strips that line the floor, the showroom even contains sleek storage spaces that have been embedded into the floor to house the owner’s prized possessions.

The final touch for 9JW-House is a home theatre placed on the top floor. Featuring an intricate backdrop of cubed plywood that works to boost acoustics, the home theatre was conceptualized to provide an unparalleled entertainment experience. Like all the features within the house, the home theatre is tailored to specification – culminating in a dream bespoke home where every detail caters to the owner’s needs and preferences.