This project is the second in a series of three show galleries for UOL. The show gallery is for the Thomson Three residential development in Singapore.
The design capitalizes on the characteristics of its unique site conditions, and uses these characteristics to heighten the experience of the show gallery and show flats.
Nestled amongst a grove of tightly spaced trees and bounded by two roadways, the gallery is primarily arranged around a central model display atrium with a top-lit skylight and four 'pods' extending outwards from this central point.
Two of the pods are oriented towards the roadway, with large glass windows providing the surrounding traffic an enticing view into the gallery's bustle and sales activity. These pods also serve as the show gallery's window display, as well as a means to showcase the development models and graphics.
The two pods on the opposite side of the gallery provide a completely different experience as they look out onto a different view. Instead of the busy road, the view is of a jungle-like natural setting filled with mature trees.
The design of the show gallery capitalizes on this scenery, and we placed the two show flats here to frame the attractive views beyond. This positioning thus creates a tranquil and serene domestic atmosphere to better situate the living environments of the show flats. Each show flat's design and interior attitude captures the lifestyle of a distinct demographic — a stylish younger feel for the two-bedroom unit, and a more mature sophisticated attitude for the three-bedroom unit.