Location
- Malaysia
City
- Kuching | Sarawak
Duration
- 2007 – 2008
Client
- Undisclosed
Surface
- Site area
- : 0.36 acre
- Building area
- : 469.39 m2
- Building height
- : 6.8 m | 2 storeys
Status
- Completed
Project Type
- Residential
Themes
- Single Residential | Tropical Design
The site had a mature tree on it, so we planned the house around it. Two wings; one for the kids and one for mum and dad.
The L-shaped plan meant that most of the house is one room thick; with good views and cross ventilation, In the children’s wing, the gallery walls are angled to catch breezes, and glimpses of the street.
We designed this house as a series of experiences – crossing the pond to arrive home, entering from under a low canopy to the heightened entry hall; from the compressed ‘pentas’ under the stairs to the tall ‘kenduri’ terrace. Experiences which we hope will evoke in the owner a sense of familiarity with a time past; free spirited and open to suggestion, carefree yet self-assured.
Most definitely, his children would benefit from this experience; and in time, yearn to return to this.
Translation:
pentas = stage
kenduri = feast
Team Credits
Architect
- Design Network Architects Sdn Bhd
Design Team
- Wee Hii Min
- Galvin Jimmy
Photography
- Lau Ming Ngi
- Lo Horng Rong
- Henry Bong
Publications
Awards
- Mention | PAM Awards 2008 | Single Residential
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