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Cluny Road Residence

Singapore, China, 2012 Satinierte Mauerstreifenverblender und Bodenplatten aus Valser Quarzit Privathaus Singapur

Vals Quartzite in Singapore

Vals Quartzite has also found its place in Singapore, in the private Cluny House designed by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office. The Shanghai-based architecture firm was founded by architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu and is known for a contemporary architectural language that combines cultural and historical references with modern spatial concepts.

For Cluny House, Neri&Hu reinterpreted traditional Chinese concepts of living. The architecture draws inspiration from classical Chinese courtyard houses, translating their principles of courtyard, community and privacy into a contemporary form adapted to Singapore’s tropical climate. More about the project

Products: Vals Quartzite , brushed

Area of application: Exterior Wall Cladding, Exterior Flooring, Interior Flooring, Interior Wall Cladding

Architecture:

Neri&Hu

Fotografie:

Pedro Pegenaute

Material supplier: Truffer AG

Material & contribution by Truffer

Vals Quartzite was used extensively as exterior flooring. The 2 cm-thick slabs with a satin finish were laid in 60 cm-wide strips, creating an almost seamless surface that connects the interior and exterior spaces.

The exterior walls were also designed using Vals Quartzite. Masonry veneer strips with different course heights and a thickness of 1.2 cm were used.

Architectural features

A central theme of the design is the seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces. The architecture is organised around a generous courtyard, allowing living areas, gardens, water features and the surrounding landscape to flow into one another. The continuous use of Vals Quartzite supports this concept by visually connecting interior and exterior surfaces and transforming the entire property into a cohesive living environment.

Function & use

Cluny House is a spacious private residence covering approximately 2,888 m², designed for four families spanning three generations. The architecture creates distinct areas for privacy and shared family life, connecting them through courtyards, gardens and communal spaces.