Villas Alba 双子别墅 by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Villas Alba 双子别墅 by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

銅建築· 2021

Villas Alba 双子别墅

by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Client: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Villas Alba 双子别墅

Villas Alba是一對雙子別墅,座落於新加坡聖淘沙島,面向大海同毗鄰嘅高爾夫球場。Alba呢個名喺意大利文入面解「日出」,半圓形嘅設計靈感正正嚟自太陽喺地平線升起嘅景象。紅同橙色調嘅陶瓦屋頂,配合石灰華石材立面,為別墅增添咗溫暖嘅色調。室內設計沿用日出色調嘅漸變配色,大面積玻璃窗同木製泳池平台將客飯廳同周邊景觀連結埋一齊。閣樓休憩室仲可以俯瞰高架庭院嘅景致。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Villas Alba 双子别墅是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Villas Alba 双子别墅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Villas Alba 双子别墅出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Villas Alba was born out of a single line on a piece of paper sitting by the coffee table looking out to the harbour of yacht club. The basic form image suggesting a sunrise, which was then reinforced by the red terracotta roof and warm travertine cladding, becomes an iconic building which works perfectly for a seaside development.
Dimensions & Packaging: The twin villas have site areas of 643 sqm and 623 sqm respectively. For further details, please refer to the document attachment of this submission.
Tags: Mercurio Design Lab, Massimo Mercurio, Villas Alba, Villa Alba, Sentosa, Sentosa bungalow, seaside development, house, villa, twin villas, resort living, private residence
Production Technology: To integrate the design from the outside to the inside, the color palette used in the interior is a consistent gradiation of tones that took inspiration from the image of a sunrise. Warm and bright colors were applied to the facade as well as the inner spaces. The terracotta roof with red and orange hues illustrates the colours of the sun while the travertine facade complements its warmth. Even the plates for the dining and the paintings on the walls were custom designed to maintain the mood.
Design Challenge: There is a restrictive requirement for a 30 degree pitched roof if an attic is required, which it invariably is, to maximise floor space while conforming to height regulations. Moreover, the client would ask for his Fengshui Master to approve in particular, the layout planning. The personal exploration of Massimo Mercurio for Buddhism in early life empowered him a broad understanding of Chinese philosophy, and communication was made smooth between Architectural principles and Fengshui theories.
Research: Nestled on the tranquil eastern coast of Sentosa Island, Sentosa Cove, Villas Alba seat at the Ocean Drive facing the spectacular verdant fairways of the Tanjong golf course. The desired architectural design for Alba is to aesthetically enhance its neighbourhood, and respond to the tropical climate and to the immediate context of water and the adjacent golf course. Further, the brief called for optimal use of natural materials, sustainable strategies and to observe certain fengshui requirements.
Inspiration: Alba which means sunrise in Italian is inspired by the beauty of the sun rising on the edge of the horizon. Standing in front of an open sea, the semi-circular form of the twin villas resonates a sunrise which seemed apt in its location. The villas stand next to each other on the island of Sentosa, mirroring the images of one another with just minor variations: not identical twins, but close siblings.
Project Duration: Villas Alba are located in the island of Sentosa in Singapore, a mere 15 minute drive from downtown. It is the only part of Singapore where non-residents can buy land freehold. The construction started in 2009 and completed in 2013.
Operation Flow: The entry to the house is set off to one side with a dramatic double-height timber doors which, once opened, provide sweeping views of the canal and the golf course. The living/dining space has a timber pool deck and extensive glazing which promotes a sense of uninterrupted connection between the inside and the open landscape beyond. The master bedroom overlooks the golf course, while the attic sitting room becomes a cosy retreat looking out to an intimate elevated courtyard lined with planters.
Patents: Copyright: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Massimo Mercurio
Design Director: Kimberly Liu
Design Team: Mercurio Design Lab
Image Credits: Photography: CI&A Photography and Pixsync Photography
Video:K. Kopter
Photography and Video Edit: Janne Rey Soriano