Wall House is a project that consists in two independent houses that look alike and form a unified whole. It was designed by the Singapore-based architects FARM who created this home for a couple of retired parents and one of their children.
The fact that the construction is separated into two blocks is part of the requirement of the owners. Practically, it includes a two-storey block that features the main living and the master bedroom area and a single-storey block that houses the entertainment area. These two volumes are connected through a large central courtyard that features an austere geometry and six willow trees.
The design of the landscape surrounding the residence was inspired by the philosophy of classical Chinese Garden, where the sight lines and the spaces overlap.
I’m skeptical. You claim Chinese garden philosophy inspired the design, but I see no evidence linking the willow trees or geometry to specific classical principles. Where is the detailed analysis?
Great question! The design draws from the *Ji Cheng* garden principles, where willows symbolize resilience and the geometry mirrors traditional courtyard layouts. While not every element is a direct quote, the overall spatial flow and material palette reflect those classical Asian philosophies we explored in the full case study.