Mark Seeger's blood, sweat and tears
Tue, 22 Dec 2009Today I'd like to share a reader's home that stemmed from the following email: "I'm an american living in Singapore. I moved here when I was 22, and I'm 30 now, so that's a few years. Rather than live the traditional 'expat lifestyle' of a condo and 42 inch LCD TV on the wall, I bought over a "per-war colonial house" (also known as a "Black & White House"). It had no floor and no roof when I took it over (abandoned for nearly a decade). I rebuilt it myself (in the hot sun!), and I'd love to share it with you! It may help others share inspiration about what can be done with old bricks ;)
Mark Seeger & Huska (german shepherd)"
When I saw these photos I was shocked. THIS had no floor and roof??!! It's an incredible home that was obviously a labour of love. Thanks for sharing it with us Mark!
Reader Comments (21)
one of the most incredible house tours I've ever seen
amazing! one of the few houses i've seen that i immediately resonated with. thanks so much for posting.
Im startled. It's very inspiring and amazing. Thanks for sharing :)
i want that outdoor shower!
I have "a few old bricks", too, but I think I'd need a bit more talent and skill (like Mark's) to create something like this. It turned out to be a lovely home with some very thoughtful and unusual features. I believe at least I could take inspiration into creating up-lighting of my own brick wall, as shown in two of the photos! Thanks so much for sharing.
This reminds me so much of some of the great older houses in the Philippines, where I lived for 10 years. You've done a wonderful job of creating your own home here; I'm really impressed. Love those original "breathing" spaces around the top of the wonderful, high ceilings, and the shower is delightful.
Wow, the outdoor shower is amazing. It must be so relaxing showering out there.
Truly beautiful. I'm beyond impressed, and inspired too.
can mark and his dog be any cuter? well done!
Inspirational! Especially for someone who is looking at moving to Asia next year (read: me). Lovely lines, textures, simplicity. Oh, and I want that dog. x
I always wondered what it's like in these pre-war houses. And it amazed me with this example. Also got a glimpse into an expat's interior. Thanks!
WOW, WOW, WoW !!! Such a wonderful home! I adore the outdoor-shower, and love the bookcases on the brick wall, very cool idea. Bravo, Mark!!
This place is absolutely incredible. Just superior!!! Thanks for sharing
Call me an exhibitionist but that outdoor shower in a fishtank is AMAZING!!!
I'm one of the few local Singaporeans who have been following desire-to-inspire religiously (I know others too). Even as locals, we are always intrigued by the black-&-white houses and I for one, have always wanted to be able to peek inside. This is a pleasant surprise, thanks for sharing !
great home, I would love to have tea there
Hey!! By chance i came upon this website of yours and I must say that I am so proud of you! Its totally an inspiration and the designs are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
That is beautiful - and clearly painstaking - work. Kudos.
what a great project! love the liberal use of wood, complemented with brick. makes for a warm, earthy feel to the space.
i like how the house has character. awesome!
Hi Mark,
You never cease to amaze me. I'm totally impressed by this house. I'm glad to see that you are doing so well.
Dave H. (aka Jazzfanatic)