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
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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.
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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.
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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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