Location
- Malaysia
City
- Kuching | Sarawak
Duration
- 2015 – 2019
Client
- Adeline and Alvin Tan
Surface
- Site area
- : 0.25 acre
- Building area
- : 300 m2
- Building height
- : 6.5 m | 2 storeys with loft
Status
- Completed
Project Type
- Residential
Themes
- Single Residential | Tropical Design | Compact Planning
A simple 4 m by 4.5 m structural grid is used to simplify the construction and to devise the layout – which is a series of served and service spaces. The served spaces are mostly along the north facing side of the house, where a generous roof overhang provides a shaded outdoor space. An open sided courtyard is carved out from the building envelope to provide natural lighting, airflow and views for the living spaces and entrance hallway.
The storey heights are relatively low at 3.5 m and 2.8 m; this is adequate as the ground floor is the soffit of slab while the first-floor ceiling is vaulted following the roof profile. This gives opportunities for the internal spaces to be visually linked, adding expanse and interest to this compact family home.
Team Credits
Architect
- MinWee Architect
Engineer
- C & S : Wee Hii Khoon
Contractor
- R.A.K. Development & Construction Sdn Bhd
Design Team
- Wee Hii Min
- Claudia Law
Photography
- Lionel Kueh
- Sean Wee
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