# Function-Oriented Abodes The Whitehouse Park Building is Separated According to Task By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitehouse-park References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/15/whitehouse-park-by-hb-design/) & [hbdesign.biz](http://hbdesign.biz/) The Whitehouse Park building in Singapore is separated into three [boxed sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trace), each of which has a specific function. This was done after the architects were faced with the challenge of building the house with such a [narrow space allowed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house), since roads run by on either side of the structure. According to The Contemporist, "the 3 boxes were, in turn, expressions of clear groupings defined by function: the social spaces, the bedrooms and the support facilities. The [screen walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars) become a function of their role in defining these and guiding movement through the site." Therefore each area has a purpose, which needed to be done considering the limited space available for the building of the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Function-specific Architecture:** Architects are designing buildings with distinct sections for specific purposes, optimizing space and functionality. - **Boxed Section Design:** Buildings are being divided into boxed sections to accommodate different functions and overcome space constraints. - **Multi-purpose Screen Walls:** Screen walls are being utilized to define different areas within a building and guide movement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architectural Design:** Architects have an opportunity to develop innovative designs that optimize space and functionality through function-oriented architecture. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore new techniques and materials to efficiently build boxed section buildings in narrow spaces. - **Building Materials:** The development of multi-purpose screen walls creates a demand for innovative building materials that balance aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Compact Civic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroud-green-housing-centre.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md)