This landed home on Jalan Terubok, designed by CDG Architects, is bold in colour and contrast. Dark timber sits against exposed concrete for a modern rustic look, giving the interiors a strong, masculine character.

Scope of work

Calvary Carpentry supplied and installed dark-toned Kandinsky engineered timber flooring inside, with Accoya® timber ceilings that carry the material through the home.

Why engineered timber flooring for a modern rustic home

A timber floor has to handle daily foot traffic and Singapore's humidity while keeping its colour and finish, so stability and a durable surface matter as much as the look. Timber ceilings and soffits bring warmth and softer acoustics to a space, and need a stable material that will not warp or sag in humid air. Kandinsky is premium engineered timber flooring: a real wood surface on a stable core that is ready for heated floors and suited to floors, walls, ceilings and stairs. Accoya® is FSC®-certified modified timber made by acetylation. It is rated Durability Class 1 (EN 113), resists rot and termites, stays dimensionally stable through Singapore's humidity, and carries a 50-year durability warranty.

Care and maintenance

Day to day, a dry sweep and a lightly damp mop are all an engineered floor needs; when the surface eventually wears, it can be refreshed through professional timber refinishing. Accoya® can be left uncoated to weather to a silver-grey patina, or finished with an oil or coating to keep its colour; periodic cleaning and re-coating keep a coated finish looking fresh. Timber refinishing and OSMO oils are available for when a surface needs renewing.

Project details

• Location: Jalan Terubok, Singapore

• Sector: Residential

• Materials: Kandinsky, Accoya®

• Applications: Flooring, Ceiling

• Completed: 2022

• Architect: CDG architects

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