Veil House is a semi-detached home located on a street corner, where privacy was a critical design focus due to its exposure to neighbouring houses and a public school. The design’s key goal was to allow the residents to enjoy views outward while maintaining privacy, integrating greenery, natural light, and ventilation.

The largest façade of the house faces the street and is wrapped in vertical wooden slats, as seen in the photos. These slats form a striking “veil” that shields the interior spaces from the view of passersby and neighbours, creating a layered transparency. The façade combines modern lines with the warmth of wood, blending privacy and openness. The green pockets woven into the façade soften the design, integrating nature into the architectural form, while the slats provide visual contrast and ensure the interior remains bright and well-ventilated.

The rooftop swimming pool adds another layer of privacy. A latticed wooden screen wraps around the pool area, filtering sunlight and offering seclusion while maintaining views of the surrounding estate. The design’s attention to the seamless blend between interior and exterior spaces is further highlighted by the serene rooftop retreat, a perfect place for the family to unwind in private.

Inside, the central staircase illuminated by a skylight serves as the home’s main circulation path, connecting the public ground floor spaces with the more private upper floors. The spiral staircase outside leads directly to the rooftop pool, offering easy access to this central recreational area, where the owners’ daughters can swim and play away from the street below.

Photo credits : Marc Tan, Studio Periphery