THECHICHOME

Tropical paradise

This airy, resort-style home has everything a three-generation family needs

(Left) A lap pool was a priority for architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia when they designed and built their home. (Above) Rooms open to the air well, with slide-and-fold walls for privacy. (Below) A 3m-long suar wood table is the centrepiece of
A lap pool was a priority for architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia when they designed and built their home. PHOTOS: KWAN YEONG KANG, REBECCA CHIA & TAN CHEE YONG
(Left) A lap pool was a priority for architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia when they designed and built their home. (Above) Rooms open to the air well, with slide-and-fold walls for privacy. (Below) A 3m-long suar wood table is the centrepiece of
Rooms open to the air well, with slide-and-fold walls for privacy. PHOTOS: KWAN YEONG KANG, REBECCA CHIA & TAN CHEE YONG
(Left) A lap pool was a priority for architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia when they designed and built their home. (Above) Rooms open to the air well, with slide-and-fold walls for privacy. (Below) A 3m-long suar wood table is the centrepiece of
A 3m-long suar wood table is the centrepiece of the dining room. PHOTOS: KWAN YEONG KANG, REBECCA CHIA & TAN CHEE YONG
(Left) A lap pool was a priority for architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia when they designed and built their home. (Above) Rooms open to the air well, with slide-and-fold walls for privacy. (Below) A 3m-long suar wood table is the centrepiece of
Aluminium pivot screens at the front and rear of the house can be adjusted for light and privacy.
Melody Bay
Updated
Feb 20, 2021, 05:00 AM
Published
Feb 20, 2021, 05:00 AM
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A resort-style paradise awaits when one steps into this bright, airy and spacious terraced house.

The 4,088 sq ft space was designed over four months and built over another 12 by owners and architects Tan Chee Yong and Rebecca Chia, who are in their 40s.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 20, 2021, with the headline Tropical paradise. Subscribe

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