Why Wood Is Best For Sustainable Indoor Living

If you plan on building a home to call your own, you can never go wrong by working with residential architects in Singapore. With their wealth of expertise at your disposal, you can expect no less than exceptional results that account for all your needs and preferences, such as creating a home based on a […]

House of Greens: A Nature-Lover’s Paradise In Singapore

It is often said that how you design your home, both inside and out, is a reflection of your personality. Thus, if you are an avid nature lover, you’d naturally want to surround your abode with all manners of greenery and bring that sense of oneness with the outdoors right outside your window. The House […]

Beyond Aesthetics: The Practical Benefits of Landscaping

Apart from the structure itself, paying attention to the surrounding landscape when it comes to building your dream home is vital. It complements the build, emphasises its architectural features, and serves as a usable and functional outdoor space. As such, the importance of landscape architecture should never be downplayed in any project, whether it be […]

What You Need to Know Before Building a Swimming Pool

Owning a swimming pool is often on the wish list for most homeowners in Singapore. Swimming is an enjoyable activity and a great form of exercise. So, having access to a swimming pool provides you with numerous advantages in terms of spending your free time well and having an active lifestyle. Moreover, in a country […]

Tips And Tricks Of Designing A Multi-Generational Home

Multi-generational homes are increasingly becoming a trend and are highly recommended by residential architects in Singapore. In fact, based on a report by Channel NewsAsia in 2016, around 10% of all households in the country are comprised of homes made up of three or more generations under a single roof. There are actually numerous benefits […]

What Is Inclusive Design And What Are Its Principles

Architects create designs for the human experience. From designing hospitals that welcome new life to civic centres where the elderly gathers and socialises, architecture firms in Singapore create structures that touch people in all stages of their life. And to fully support humans from beginning to end, they must fashion designs with diversity and inclusivity […]

4 Projects That Display Good Natural Architectural Lighting

Daylighting, more commonly referred to as natural lighting, is one of the most important aspects of architecture as it energises, enhances the materials, and establishes the mood of a space. Indoor environments illuminated by beautiful plays of light are unparalleled in creating an alluring ambience that evokes a lively feeling among its occupants. Thus, the […]

What Makes A Residential Architecture Design Timeless?

There is no better example of timelessness than the homes and buildings we build. Timeless architecture, such as those made by renowned names like Peter Zumthor, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Tadao Ando, exudes a sense of eternity and a feeling of being right for their place now and forever. With that said, what makes these […]

Nominate The Perforated House For Building of the Year 2023

As one of the most densely populated nations in the world, Singapore has a reputation for tightly packed homes that may not offer a great degree of privacy to homeowners. However, at AR43 Architects, we are determined to tackle this issue through the form of the Perforated House, situated on the Northern side of the […]

Everything You Need To Know About Good Class Bungalows

The term good class bungalow (GCB) is unique to Singapore. In a country with limited land, GCBs are considered the most prestigious form of landed property one can own. Reserved for the elite, there are just over 2,700 GCBs across the island. These properties are highly sought after not only for their size and exclusivity […]

Advantages Of Hiring An Architect To Design Your Home

Hiring an architecture company in Singapore may appear to be an additional cost to your project that may seem unimportant. While you may be working within a specific budget, hiring a builder or unqualified designer could expose yourself to the risks of having a badly constructed home and ending up with contractual disputes.  By hiring […]

The Role Of A Client In Architectural Design Explained

One of the responsibilities of an architect is to meet the client’s needs and requirements within the stipulated budget. As such, the client is one of the most important people in the design process. Clients are responsible for the decision-making process for the project. Architects guide clients in the process, and clients ultimately decide on […]