In a Park is a response to the disconnect between lifestyle and space. The apartment was designed for a gardener whose dream was for his new home to accommodate everything he loves — his ever-growing collection of plants.
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About the studio
In a Park is a renovation project for a three-bedroom apartment located in Singapore. It was designed by L Architects. The studio is known for its thoughtful and human-centered approach to design —it creates spaces that evoke emotions and enrich life experiences.
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Their work includes residential projects as well as experimental ones, focusing on simplicity, materials, and the exploration of ordinary elements from which they draw out beauty and meaning.
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a park at home
The client’s requirements were simple— he wanted the apartment to accommodate his ever-growing collection of plants. The existing layout wasn’t working because the possibilities for arranging the plants and allowing them to grow were limited.
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A key insight in the design was the client’s observation that , although he loves greenery, he doesn’t see it around him in his home.
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The design team began with an abstract take on the idea of a park at home. The designers wanted the plants to be not just a decorative addition, but an integral part of everyday life.
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Reflections on public parks in Singapore led to the idea of using a distinctive element repeated throughout the apartment— a double, rounded brick.
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Traditionally used in garden benches, planters, or path edging, here it served as the interior’s leitmotif. It is an attempt to reinterpret this forgotten material.
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Design Challenges
While searching for materials for the project, it turned out that a local factory had ceased production of double-rounded bricks due to low demand. The client was offered the last 571 pieces. This limited quantity encouraged L Architects to use the material carefully and thoughtfully throughout the house.
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Use of the Material
The rounded edges of the bricks visually soften the interior. They were arranged in a mosaic pattern, creating a freestanding wall separating the study from the living room.
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In the dining room, a bench was designed to serve as a threshold where one can sit on either side. This expands the space for relaxation and conversation.
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As a result, in line with the design concept, the interior has taken on the character of a park—a green and open space. To unify the design, the brick color is repeated in the floor, countertops, and tiles.
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Through simple interventions, In a Park brings out the beauty in everyday life. By rediscovering the value and application of a familiar traditional material and placing it in a home setting, the project demonstrates that innovation does not have to rely on technologically advanced techniques and materials. Instead, it highlights how thoughtful details and simplicity can elevate the ordinary to a higher level.
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