Reclaimed teak windows and doors sourced from Java, Indonesia, feature prominently in Sandra Heng’s four-bedroom house
When homeowner Sandra Heng first saw her two-storey home, it was not love at first sight. The 46-year-old inter-terrace building lacked natural light and ventilation in many parts and didn’t look inviting.
Today, sunlight permeates the home in all corners and the open living and dining space with a swing reverberates with a playful kampung vibe. On weekends, there’s lively chatter and laughter as Heng conducts free pilates workshops for friends in a specially constructed 656 sq ft studio.
Bringing light into the house was one of architect Goy Zhenru’s first priorities when she was tasked to transform the space, which won a Gold Award in Best Residential Design (Private Houses) at the 2018/2019 IDSA International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
