Spatial Brief · Landed Houses, Singapore
Step 1 · Your property
Tell us about your landed home.
Every plot has its own story. A few basics help us understand what your site can become.
Property type *
Inter-terrace Shared walls both sides Semi-D / Corner terrace One shared wall or one open side Bungalow / GCB Fully detached Conservation Conserved house or shophouse
What are you planning? *
New Build New erection on vacant or cleared land Reconstruction Demolish & rebuild — more than 50% of GFA increased A&A Extend or reconfigure — less than 50% of GFA increased Conservation Works to a conserved property, URA conservation guidelines apply Minor works Small works, no authority submission needed Interior renovation Interior design within existing shell
Step 2 · Your household
Who will live here?
Homes should evolve with the lives within them — tell us about everyone, including who might join later.
People & pets
Adults − 2 +
Childrenunder 18 − 0 +
Elderly parents − 0 +
Domestic helpers − 0 +
Pets − 0 +
Carscar porch planning − 1 +
Planning ahead (select any)
Growing family
Parents moving in later
Multi-gen living now
Ageing-in-place
Rental or guest suite
None of these
Step 3 · Rooms & spaces
Map out the spaces you need.
Count your essentials, then pick the landed-house spaces that fit how you live.
Essentials
Bedrooms − 4 +
En-suite baths − 2 +
Other baths / powder − 2 +
Storeysincl. attic if any − 3 +
Landed-house spaces (select any)
Attic
Basement
Home lift
Pool
Koi pond
Wet + dry kitchen
Helper's room
Home office
Family lounge
Walk-in wardrobe
Gym
Media room
Roof terrace
Garden
Balconies
Prayer space
Storage
EV charging
Step 4 · How you live
Your daily rhythms shape the plan.
These habits decide where light, air and rooms should go.
Cooking style
Heavy wok cooking usually calls for an enclosed wet kitchen.
Light
Regular
Heavy wok
Hosting & entertaining
Affects the size of living, dining and outdoor spaces.
Rarely
Occasionally
Often, big groups
Working from home
Determines how many quiet workspaces you need.
Rarely
Hybrid
Full-time
Air & climate
We design homes that breathe — how do you like yours?
Natural breeze
Mixed
Mostly aircon
Indoor–outdoor living
Gardens, decks and courtyards vs. maximised internal area.
Maximise interior
Balanced
Bring nature in
Openness vs. privacy
Open-plan togetherness or clearly separated rooms.
Open-plan
Mostly open
Private rooms
Step 5 · Look & feel
Which direction feels like home?
Pick up to two colour palettes that feel right — we'll refine everything together.
Deep greens, warm timber, lush and shaded Quiet neutrals, clean lines, soft textures Light timber, low forms, calm simplicity Natural stone, brass accents, tailored details Off-form concrete, steel, warm counterpoints Old meets new — colonial or Peranakan cues Terracotta warmth, sandy plaster, olive accents Crisp whites, soft greys, charcoal contrast Airy whites, sea-mist blues, weathered timber
Materials you're drawn to (select any)
Timber
Concrete
Stone
Terrazzo
Brick
Rattan
Steel & glass
Healthy materials
Overall mood
How should the house feel when you step inside?
Bright & airy
Balanced
Cosy & moody
Step 6 · Facade character
Which facades speak to you?
Select any that resonate.
Operable timber fins and warm soffits — layered tropical shading Raw concrete planes — monolithic, quiet and enduring Perforated screens that filter light, breeze and privacy Weathered steel patina — earthy, bold, crisply detailed White render with raw concrete — airy, crisply detailed Stone-clad planes with expansive glass — grounded, quietly luxurious
Step 7 · Practical matters
Budget, timeline & a little about you.
Honest ranges help us test feasibility early — nothing here is binding.
Indicative construction budget
Under S$500K
S$500K–1M
S$1M–2M
S$2M–4M
Above S$4M
Advise me
When would you like to move in?
Within 1.5 years
1.5–2.5 years
2.5–4 years
Flexible
Sustainability interests (select any)
Passive cooling
Solar panels
Rainwater harvesting
Low-carbon materials
Indoor air quality
Planting & biodiversity
Is this your first renovation / build? *
Yes — my first time
No — I've done this before
Anything else we should know? My dream house is…
Company
Step 8 · Review & submit
Almost there — check your brief.
Review your answers below, then submit them to Treehaus Architects. We'll review your brief and follow up with your personalised spatial brief before your first consultation.
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