Inside A Striking Modern Brutalist HDB Maisonette Home


This week, we visit one of the most unique homes that we’ve toured yet. It’s a 1,680 square-foot HDB Maisonette, and the size and layout have really given homeowners Alfred and April free rein to exercise their creativity here.
Much of the inspiration for the space was taken from the movie Dark Knight, and you can see that from the moment you enter their home.
Once the door opens, the ceiling lights are programmed to turn on, and the effect is quite spectacular.
The entryway is mirrored on one side, with shoe cabinets along with a hidden door that leads you into the rest of the house. While the space is generally a dark-themed one, the colourful Joker-esque painting at the entrance does its job of introducing a little bit of vibrancy to the space.
As they are restaurant owners (Monzen@Gardens!), the kitchen was undoubtedly an important space for them. They took down the previous storeroom and hacked the walls for an open-concept kitchen. Here, they placed a 2.4m kitchen island that functions as their prep space, dining table, and workspace.
It’s also a stainless steel countertop, which is a little unconventional for a home, but they knew from their restaurant experience that this represents the easiest upkeep.
Their living room resembles a Gold Class movie experience with a plush reclining couch and a projector. And on the wall behind is cabinetry that’s laminated with fluted panels. Moving up to the bedrooms, the staircase walls are hand plastered with slabs that are inspired by Tadao Ando’s concrete slab.
For the master bedroom, they converted 2 common bedrooms into one large space, and with glass walls for the bathroom, the common bathroom was turned into their ensuite instead.
Special thanks to Alfred and April for showing us around their incredible space. For more, please visit: https://instagram.com/projectbatcave
Credit to Studio Periphery for the cover photo.
If you are an architect, ID, or homeowner interested in featuring your home, please fill in our form here.
Read next from Home Tours

Home Tours Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

Editor's Pick This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

Home Tours A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

Home Tours A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft
Latest Posts

Pro How Have Older Leasehold Condos Performed Compared To Newer Ones? A Case Study Of The Tanamera

Editor's Pick Why We Chose A $1.23 Million 2-Bedroom Unit At Parc Vista Over An HDB: A Buyer’s Case Study

Property Advice The Surprising Reasons Some Singaporean Buyers Are Choosing Smaller Condo Units (Even When They Can Afford More)

Editor's Pick Touring Onan Road, A Freehold Landed Estate With A “Hidden” Enclave Of Shophouses

Singapore Property News In a Weak Economy, This Policy Hurts Singaporean Homeowners Most

Editor's Pick I’m A Singaporean House-Hunting In Mexico City: Here’s What 2 Weeks On The Ground Taught Me

Editor's Pick I’ve Lived In Braddell View For 14 Years: What It’s Like To Live In Singapore’s Largest Residential Site

Singapore Property News Rare Mixed-Use Site At Hougang MRT And New Sembawang EC Plot Just Launched: What You Need To Know

Property Investment Insights Why Some 30-Year-Old Leasehold Condos Are Still Outperforming New Ones

Pro How Do Old Leasehold Condos Hold Up Against Newer Projects? A Case Study Of Orchid Park

On The Market 5 Cheapest 4 Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore (From $495K)

Homeowner Stories Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets

Singapore Property News $1.16M For A 4-Room HDB In Clementi? Why This Integrated Development Commands Premium Prices

Editor's Pick Arina East Residences Review: First Condo Launch in Tanjong Rhu in 13 Years, Near MRT Station

Pro Do Mega-Developments Really Outperform Regular Condos? A Parc Clematis Vs Clavon Case Study
