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From inside out Wide openings, century-old rain trees and the use of natural materials ensure this contemporary new home is at one with nature 28 search | save | share at trendsideas.com In a city where land is at a premium, it’s a luxury to be able to design a new house around mature trees on site. The extra-large size of this Singapore property and the position of two 100-yearold rain trees not only made such a design possible; it also influenced every aspect of the architecture. The house, designed by architects Maria Arango and