Location
- Malaysia
City
- Kuching | Sarawak
Duration
- 2019 – 2022
Client
- Chieng Kai Lin
Surface
- Site area
- : 343 m2
- Building area
- : 412 m2
- Building height
- : 8.5 m | 2 storeys
Status
- Completed
Project Type
- Alteration and Addition
Themes
- Renovation | Single Residential
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
- SML Architects
Engineer
- C & S : Wee Hii Khoon
Design Team
- Leong Gian Wen
Photography
- Lionel Kueh
- Sean Wee
- Wee Hii Min
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