House With Forest Inside It House At Orchard by Chang Architects

This house in Singapore combines concrete, glass, wood, steel and natural elements such as plants and trees. It has interchangeable spaces that float on a larger area. This volume is built into a terraced lot with a 2-story retaining wall in the rear that has been converted into a pebble waterfall that opens up to the sky. Below, a pond that collects rainwater surrounds the living area. Various plants and trees were found all over the house. Living in such a place is like living in a forest in the middle of the city. The microclimate there is also different from normal houses. [Chang Architects, via: worldarchitecturenews]