Welcome to the enchanting world of Nassim Quattro, a remarkable four-unit complex nestled within the prestigious Nassim Road precinct of Singapore. Known for its opulent Good Class Bungalows (GCB), this affluent neighborhood boasts approximately 2,500 GCBs, each sprawling across a minimum of 1,400 land square meters within 39 designated zones. Among these, Nassim Road stands out as the epitome of exclusivity and luxury.
The Nassim Quattro site itself presents a unique challenge – it’s triangular and gently sloping, with limited buildable land due to a lengthy access road. To make the most of this precious plot, the visionary architects devised a groundbreaking solution: the fusion of four individual ‘bungalows’ into a single, harmonious complex. Their goal? To craft an experience where each unit feels like a standalone landed house, enveloped by lush, tropical gardens, and bordered by majestic tropical hardwood trees.
Ironically, the consolidation of these four units into one building has liberated space for extensive landscaping and water features at ground level. The architects ingeniously followed the site’s contours, resulting in an asymmetric floor plan. This design creates a rhythmic interplay between the ground plane and the elevation, akin to the harmony found in a well-composed musical piece. Solids and voids, verticals and horizontals, and contrasting palettes intertwine like multiple voices in a symphony, working both independently and in perfect unison.
The façade, predominantly glazed, is a masterpiece of orthogonal travertine frames. These frames establish a dynamic rhythm, harmoniously converging into a single composition under the embrace of a red bronze trellis that spans the building’s rooftop. This trellis, like a musical score, not only provides shade to the rooftop terraces but also captures the essence of a symphonic masterpiece.
Much like any Good Class Bungalow, Nassim Quattro serves as a luxurious tropical haven, offering respite from the hustle and bustle of Singaporean life. The transition from the public realm to the private domain is marked by a long, gently sloping driveway. As occupants drive into the basement car park, they are greeted by a cascading waterfall, activated upon approach. Within the basement, four self-contained areas offer parking along with essential amenities such as laundry facilities, maid’s quarters, an open void for drying, and a lobby with access to a private lift.
The seamless connection between indoors and the lush outdoors is a defining feature of living in a Good Class Bungalow. The double-height living/dining space on the first floor, even in the upper units, feels like a direct extension of the verdant landscape outside. The combination of private pools and a sprawling communal pool along the apex of the triangular site creates the illusion of living on water, providing a serene and secluded refuge, shielded by the lush bankside vegetation.
This harmonious connection between interior and garden extends throughout the units, including the bedrooms and bathrooms, marked by inviting timber decks that seamlessly transition into the garden. The two units on the ground floor each boast their own private swimming pool, with two stories (excluding the basement) featuring living and dining areas, wet and dry kitchens, and two bedrooms on the first floor. The second floor houses two additional bedrooms, connected by a void overlooking the living space below. Meanwhile, the two upper units feature a fourth-story roof terrace with a private pool, timber deck, and planters. The lower floor of these units comprises the living/dining area and kitchens, while the upper floor is dedicated to the private bedroom sanctuaries, linked to the lower level by an elegant void.
Ample glazing and an open-plan design in the living/dining/dry kitchen areas create a sense of spaciousness, allowing abundant natural light to flood in from both the front and rear of the units.
Nassim Quattro, a luxurious masterpiece in the heart of Singapore, stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of architectural brilliance, natural splendor, and the rhythm of harmonious living.