Summary
- Park + Associates’ QR3D is Singapore’s first multi-storey 3D printed house
- More than 90% of homes are printed with custom concrete mixtures, demonstrating large-scale viability
- Design balances innovation with emotion, sculptural Oculus and exposed concrete texture
In a quiet residential enclave Singapore,,,,, Park + Associates QR3D has been revealed – the country’s first multi-storey 3D printed house. The four-story residence is designed as a family home for the company’s founder Lim Koon Park, representing a milestone moment in Southeast Asia’s architectural landscape.
Developed in collaboration with CES_INNOVFAB, QR3D is how to extend the 3D-printed life prototype to mature residential structures beyond practical components. More than 90% of homes are built using custom concrete mixtures that are printed precisely on site and on site. This demonstrates the technology’s practical viability and transformative potential within the infamous high-risk industry.
True to the spirit of sculptural constraints and contextual sensitivity of Park + Associates, QR3D balances bold innovation with emotional depth. The original concrete stripes of the house are exposed, celebrating the texture of its architectural approach. At the heart of the house is a dramatic glasses, a circular void located on the dining area. This feature is both an effective passive cooling system and a poignant tribute to the neoclassical residence that once stood on the same plot.
In addition to its visual narrative, QR3D reshapes conventional construction methods. 3D printing simplifies labor, reduces waste and minimizes environmental damage, turning complex architectural forms into effective, exotic processes. Rather than prioritizing novelty, Parker emphasized the fundamental value: “We set out to create a family home that may remain relevant and respectable for decades to come.” In areas facing rapid urbanization and ecological pressures, QR3D offers a poetic and practical vision for future designs that architecture is made of technical intelligence and emotional souls.
