A CASE STUDY ON ‘THE INTERLACE HOUSING’
SUBMITTED BY
MANASH PR. KALITA
AYUSHMAN KAKATI
ANIRBAN THAKUR
CONTENTS
CONCEPT
New residential typology which
breaks away from the clusters
of isolating towers .
FORM
The cuboids are arranged in
hexagonal grid pattern creating
enclosed community spaces on
different levels .
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
Outer area of the builtmass has
been utilized by making spaces
that the community as a whole
can use as opposed to the
smaller voids that are created
with each hexagon .
STRUCTURE
Each building contains 6 floors
and is stacked one on top of
another . 6 main pillars run
through the intersections of the
buildings to the top .
SUSTAINABILITY
Extensive green roof, vegetable
swale, bioretention basin,
vertical greenery .
CIRCULATION
2 Pedestrian entries + 1
vehicular entry . Pedestrian
entry is the primary route
leading to the residences .
CLIMATE
The angles formed on the
eastern and western obstruct
the direct heat and the sunlight
at the same moment ensuring
that all the areas are well lit .
INTRODUCTION
• 31 Apartment blocks, each 6 storey tall with 8 main
courtyards .
• Basement parking 2,600 cars .
• Apartments- 1040 (1,44,000 sq. m)
(sizes vary 75 sq. m – 600 sq. m)
• Clubhouses – 1,500 sq. m
• Retail – 500 sq. m
INTRODUCTION
• 31 Apartment blocks, each 6 storey tall with 8 main
courtyards .
• Basement parking 2,600 cars .
• Apartments- 1040 (1,44,000 sq. m)
(sizes vary 75 sq. m – 600 sq. m)
• Clubhouses – 1,500 sq. m
• Retail – 500 sq. m
CONCEPT
The interlace challenges the idea of building high density horizontally rather than vertically. Instead of following the
typology of building isolated towers, the design turns vertical isolation into horizontal connectivity and reinstates
the notion of community living
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
MAXIMIZING GREEN SPACE
FORM
The cuboids are arranged in a
hexagonal grid pattern creating
enclosed community spaces on
different levels.
Interlocking blocks create exciting
indoor and outdoor spaces that
connect individual apartments to
its vibrant community life.
Multiple levels also create a sense
of freedom of possibilities for
living.
Large gaps between the zig-zag
stacked blocks allow not only for a
robust distance between the units
but also to views of the
tropical jungle beyond.
FORM
The 31 blocks are arranged on
four main 'Superlevels' comprising
24 stories.
Super Level 1: 11 buildings
Super level 2: 10 buildings
Super Level 3: 7 buildings
Super level 4:3 buildings
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
1 Open Garden
for Play Zone, BBQ zone and Pet Zone
2 Structured Playing Area
Multiple Tennis courts and a multicourt. on
the south western side of the conmplex on its
boundary.
3 Formal Zone
Retail spaces, Meeting area, Drop off, Bus
Stop and Taxi Area surrounding the entry.
Area designed in a way that Non-Residents
can access it without problems.
4 Entry Zone
There is only one entry for pedistrians as
well as vehicals.
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
A. Bamboo garden
Solitude, book corner and nooks.
B. Water Fall
Reflection pond, outdoor dining and outdoor
pool.
C. Water Park
50m lap pool, family pool and sun lounging
deck.
D. Theater plaza
Communal space for hosting performances,
exhibitions or open air movie screening.
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
A. Bamboo garden
Solitude, book corner and nooks.
B. Water Fall
Reflection pond, outdoor dining and outdoor
pool.
C. Water Park
50m lap pool, family pool and sun lounging
deck.
D. Theater plaza
Communal space for hosting performances,
exhibitions or open air movie screening.
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
E. Lotus pond
40m wide pond with lotuses (relaxation)
F. Central square
Centrally located courtyard serves as a
meeting spot; within proximity to the
clubhouse and all recreational facilities.
G. Spa Valley
Reminiscent of a rainforest. Relaxation at its
spa pool lagoon, jacuzzi, waterfall grotto,
massage pools and steam rooms.
H. Play Hill
Sculpted groundswells, this is an outdoor
exercise corner, recreational space.
SPATIAL
COMPOSITION
E. Lotus pond
40m wide pond with lotuses (relaxation)
F. Central square
Centrally located courtyard serves as a
meeting spot; within proximity to the
clubhouse and all recreational facilities.
G. Spa Valley
Reminiscent of a rainforest. Relaxation at its
spa pool lagoon, jacuzzi, waterfall grotto,
massage pools and steam rooms.
H. Play Hill
Sculpted groundswells, this is an outdoor
exercise corner, recreational space.
SPECIAL
FEATURES
SPECIAL
FEATURES
Water bodies have been
strategically placed
within wind corridors as
a means of allowing
evaporative cooling to
happen along the wind
paths, reducing local air
temperatures and
The arrangement of the buildings optimizes views to improving thermal
the surrounding tropical flora through extensive roof comfort in outdoor
gardens, landscaped sky terraces, and cascading recreation space.
balconies. The continuous landscape is also projected
vertically, from the planting of green areas in open-air
basement voids, through balconies and rooftop
gardens.
STRUCTURE
Each building contains 6 floors and is stacked one on top of another. Six main pillars run through the intersection of the buildings to
the top. All the pillars are arranged in the shape of a hexagon and are called cores .
STRUCTURE
Junctions created between two buildings act as
common passages thus saving up space as well as
removing the need to 2 different access to the
building. Common cores act as anchor points for the
rotation of the buildings which leads to the
formation of hanging gardens.
STRUCTURE
The vertical transitions between
buildings have circular "mega-columns"
optimized for the hexagonal
configuration.
All the blocks are connected through the
core.
The architectural concept demanded the
design of a long span transfer structure
that would support the six-storey block
across two main cores at the ends of
each block
FOUNDATION- Reinforced concrete piles
and/or bored piles and/or raft footing
SUPERSTRUCTURE- Reinforced concrete
structure
INTERNAL WALLS: brick/block wall and/or
dry wall partition
STRUCTURE
A large number of open-air
voids allow light and air to
the semi-sunken parking
deck, creating areas of lush
vegetation and trees below
ground and connecting
these spaces visually and
through planting to the
courtyards above.
SUSTAINABILITY
CIRCULATION
CONNECTOR
SECONDARY PATH
TERTIARY PATH
JOGGING PATH
CIRCULATION
CLIMATE
ANALYSIS
SUNPATH
Singapore's climate is characterized by uniform Temperature
and Pressure, High Humidity and abundant Rainfall.
The Sunshine is not very good, since there is an average of 5
to 6 hours of Sunshine per day for most of the year.
The Temperature remains between 22° C and 32°C.
Relative Humidity is in the range of 70% - 80%.
The wind blows from North to North-East in Winters and
South to South-East in Summers.
CLIMATE
ANALYSIS
The Angles formed on the eastern and western facade Water bodies are designed considering the movement of air,
obstruct the direct heat and sunlight at the same moment which helps in decreasing the temperature inside the
ensuring that all the areas are well lit. campus. Singapore being a tropical climate, the evaporation
of water creates a cooling feeling which is relaxing
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