No. 19 Lorong 24A Geylang Singapore, Regality Holdings, Building, Design, Architect

No. 19 Lorong 24A Geylang Building, Singapore

No. 19 Lorong 24A Geylang Development – design by HYLA Architects

18 May 2012

No. 19 Lorong 24A GeylangSingapore

Architect: HYLA Architects

photo from Singapore Institute of Architects

No. 19 Lorong 24A Geylang

Category E: Special Categories (Conservation)

Architect: HYLA Architects

Client / Owner: Regality Holdings Pte Ltd

The architect’s vision is impressive in its boldness, serving to set this conservation effort apart from the rest. Interestingly, the architect seemed to have been inspired by constraints faced, coming up with rather convention-busting design strategies.

The centerpiece is a patterned steel cage staircase spiralling up to the attic floor. It is at the front and dead centre, and softly tilts because of the offalignment of the ground and attic floors. The second centerpiece is a similarly patterned metal screen with a bulge on the upper floor to fit the contour of the bathroom accessory. The centerpieces define the project expressively.

The success of the design is a testament to the architect’s commitment to the craft. His daring to go all the way with a vision this bold is refreshing and thoroughly deserving of an award.

New luxury property on Geylang in Singapore image / information from Singapore Institute of Architects

Singapore Institute of Architects Architectural Design Awards

Location: 24A Geylang, Singapore