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This high-rise residential project in the Orchard Road area of Singapore utilizes an efficient, geometric plan form to maximize views to its surroundings.
To mitigate Singapore's tropical climate and the desire to maximize transparency, exterior metal sunshades cantilever out from all glazed surfaces.
The innovative plan of three individual linked towers maximizes privacy for the units, as well as affords dramatic views of the city.
The fully glazed outward facing walls maximize views over the park-like neighborhood. The inward-facing masonry walls are perforated, allowing for natural ventilation in the tropical climate.
The circular glazed living room that protrudes from the mass of the building at each unit provides sweeping views of the cityscape.
The masonry walls are tied together by bridges at each floor, which also provide a rigid structural system for the complex.
Cairnhill Road Condominiums
The 46-unit luxury high rise complex is comprised of three free-standing 20-storey towers interconnected with spanning outdoor bridges. Each tower consists of a monolithic curved concrete wall on its inward side and a unitized, shaded glazed wall to the outward perimeter. Two of the towers accommodate one apartment per floor, while the third tower features stacked duplexes.
Spanning bridges at each level connect the towers on the inward-facing walls. The ground and mezzanine levels hold the shared amenities: a health club and swimming pool, in addition to a below grade carpark.
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The semi-circular floor plan provides wide angle views to the surroundings and enhances ventilation through the units.
View to the aluminum horizontal sun shades and integrated interior shading system.
View from unit interior.
Supporting concrete walls and connecting bridges as viewed from the entry level.
Ground level floor plan with vehicular drop off and swimming pool areas.