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A Contemporary Luxury Condo Embraces the Beauty of Heritage, Clean Air and Balanced Lifestyle

A Contemporary Luxury Condo Embraces the Beauty of Heritage, Clean Air and Balanced Lifestyle

/ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia /

/ English version: Bob Pitakwong /

/ Photographs: Apinine Thassanopas /

In the ASEAN region that’s known for warm temperatures and high precipitation, creative design has made the best possible use of abundant sunshine, seasonal winds and the visual beauty of land to achieve comfort and well-being at home.

Wed love for you to come check out a newly updated contemporary-style condo unit inside The View at Serai Saujana, a residential development located on the outskirts of Malaysias capital Kuala Lumpur. The beautifully restored home belongs to Ms. Elaine Chew. Its the epitome of design integration combining elegance and modern innovations to create physical comfort, emotional well-being and functionality.

Inspired by Hanok, a traditional Korean house, the renovation work is the brainchild of interior designer Effendy Nadzri, who is co-founder and design director at Endo Sdn. Bhd. Meanwhile, take the time out of your busy schedule to explore new technological innovations designed to create clean air at DAIKIN SOLUTION PLAZA in Kuala Lumpur. The show is part of ASEAN HOME TOUR Series, a Baan Lae Suan TV program sponsored by Daikin.

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Design Challenges and Inspirations
Blessed with a scenic golf course view, the charmingly restored condo unit boasts the spacious appeal of an open-concept floor plan. Because the couple came from different cultural backgrounds, they needed a home that celebrates a sense of history and heritage. The result is a rich tapestry of ideas, customs and understanding between Ms. Elaine Chew who is Malaysian of Chinese descent, and her better half who is a Korean engineer.

The concept of Hanok or traditional Korean houses provides the designer with valuable inspiration, culminating in a home that blends shared ideals and feeling shaped by Korean culture with characteristics that define a distinct Malaysian identity. The houses structure consists of the foundational elements traditionally built of wood, stone and earth while the roof is covered in baked clay tiles. Designed for prevailing weather conditions and seasonal extremes in Korea, the Hanok house emphasizes a cookstove heating system, by which hot air is channeled through underfloor passages to keep the interior warm in winter. During the long, hot summer, Hanoks gaps between floorboards and the building envelope work in tandem to shield the home from the suns heat. At the same time, porous materials primarily used for insulation let wind pass through and circulate inside even when doors and windows are closed.

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The designer turns homeowner dreams into reality, defining them precisely to create a minimalist house style characterized by simplicity, which in turn, is inspired by Zen Buddhism. Here, collectibles valued and cherished by the couple have pride of place on their wall. Together they create the most outstanding feature in the contemporary-style living room and vividly reveal Southeast Asias broader character.

An informal, all-purpose room is used by the family consisting of mom and dad, their two children and a cat. From time to time it serves as a space for receiving and entertaining guests from abroad. The high bar table and chairs create an organized, tranquil environment contributing to a relaxing atmosphere.

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Seamless Design Meets Materials that Reflect Identity

What makes this dining room stand out is the use of locally sourced traditional materials redefined and recontextualized for modern purposes. The outcome is a living space filled with the warmth of vernacular objects that speak volumes for human experience and local culture. Plus, simple clean lines emphasize clarity thats the hallmark of a contemporary style. Components that combine wood and stone go hand in hand with some of the furniture in the room so the space flows in a consistent style and color scheme. Some of the pieces are designed by the homeowners. They include the hanging light inspired by the traditional Chinese lantern, the marble table top from Italy and wooden chairs in a contemporary Asian style.

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The spacious living room overlooks scenic fairways at the Saujana Golf Club, without doubt a factor that influences the homeowners decision. Perched on the 12th floor above a rich and vibrant expanse of greenery, the condo home offers a wonderful panorama stretching as far as the eye can see. The designer takes full advantage of ample natural light and consistent clean air circulation to create a light and airy atmosphere all year round. In this manner, the old doors that open to the balcony were taken out and replaced by an innovative bi-fold door system that opens wide from one end to the other, thereby emphasizing open spaces and a connection to the outdoors.

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As interior designer Effendy Nadzri explains, the east-facing bedroom consistently receives bright, warm light in the morning. To avoid getting too much sun, plantation shutters for sliding doors are installed. Plantation shutters provide excellent light control while their solid, louvered design protects privacy and enhances home comfort.

In addition to the functionality of spaces and interesting design, it makes perfect sense to pay attention to air movement in the home. Because air circulation directly impacts the health, living conditions and energy efficiency of the home, the designer chooses to install DAIKIN VRV Home Series, a smart central air conditioning system capable of keeping every corner of the home cool and comfortable. Designed to blend seamlessly with the interior through strategic use of color, texture and form, the VRV Home Series has proven reliable and effective in the warm and humid climate of Southeast Asia. The result is a condo home thats aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.

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Well-Being Begins with the Right Air System

As the homeowners put it, a cozy home must have a sufficient and appropriate level of light to provide a sense of comfort, warmth and relaxation. Thermal management is vital to ensuring comfort in the home and modern air conditioning technology comes in handy to do exactly that.

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The husband, who is an engineer, is very particular about the efficiency of air conditioning machines. Its easy to see why managing air movement in the home is vital to maintaining a healthy, comfortable indoor environment. DAIKIN VRV Home Series is chosen for its ability to provide proper airflow. This is especially useful where the bathroom comes complete with a Japanese-style onsen soaking tub. The VRV Home Series has a blow dry function to prevent issues like the buildup of moisture in the interior. It quickly dries the bathroom getting it ready for the next user.  

Sharing a slice of paradise with friends, Ms. Elaine Chew said: The house where we lived previously was cooled by individual air conditioning units. Each one of them functioned on its own. This condo home is powered by DAIKIN VRV Home Series, a smart central A/C system that keeps the home cool, meanwhile, transforming those pesky eyesoars into unique design elements. For a discreet appearance, A/C indoor units are hidden above the ceiling. By design, only sleek and stylish ceiling cassettes are visible in the interior.

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From Elaines point of view, living in the tropical climate of the ASEAN region requires a cooling system that works. One simply cant do without a cooling fan of some kind, or an A/C system that actively chills the air. Proper airflow is important, too. A well-thought-out ventilation system design, coupled with an understanding of light directions, is crucial in making a home comfortable even when outside temperatures are high.

This is especially true here, where advances in DAIKIN’s cooling technology have transformed an ordinary home into a cool, well lighted place, focusing on using modern innovations and space-saving decor. In the fewest possible words, its about creating a peaceful home, protecting privacy and enjoying a good life every day.

DAIKIN SOLUTION PLAZA: Pure Air Innovations for Better Living

After exploring the essential elements of a comfortable home, lets find out a little bit more about DAIKIN SOLUTION PLAZA in Kuala Lumpur. Its a showroom used to display the latest home innovations and smart, integrated systems that improve ventilation and air quality from DAIKIN. Its slogan, A value that goes beyond technology, conveys a great deal about the companys commitment to finding solutions that best answer the lifestyle needs in warm and humid climates.

Mr. Edwin Chai, an executive at DAIKIN Malaysia Sales & Service Sdn. Bhd. said: At the moment, DAIKIN isnt just an air conditioning machine. Its advancing all the time and has since elevated to the next level, focusing on creating a value that goes beyond technology. The company has achieved its objective, providing premium quality products to all consumer groups, offering clean air and air circulation system design that performs optimally in the hot and humid climate of the ASEAN region.

As a leading innovator in air conditioning technology, DAIKIN uses this showroom to display a wide range of products through strategic organization, useful visuals and content. The first floor is dedicated to products for small businesses while the upper floor is exclusively allocated to systems for high-end residential developments. They are designed for visitors to recognize the full worth of each product and how well it meets consumer needs, whether its for the guest welcoming area, the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, the dressing room, or the bathroom.

DAIKIN has introduced new innovations designed to blend aesthetics with functionality, meantime, saving installation space both inside and outside. Named the VRV Home System, its a central air conditioning technology that makes effective use of a single condensing unit, thereby saving installation space in parts of the house exterior. Plus its thoughtfully devised to keep a network of pipes organized and hidden from view. This allows the indoor cooling unit to remain invisible although the effect of crisp cool air can be felt throughout the home. Only air vents in the wall can be seen, resulting in seamless interiors and the pleasing appearance of high ceiling design.

Tailored Solutions for Every Room in the Home

A kitchen without the smell of cooking oil. If you enjoy cooking at home but worry about lingering food odors, DAIKIN has a ventilation system especially designed for use in the kitchen. Its capable of effectively pulling microscopic oil droplets, smoke and odors from the air.

Cozy bedroom design for better sleep. Experience deep sleep in a bedroom made cozy by three dimensional airflow design. It creates air circulation patterns that go to work both horizontally and vertically, thereby keeping the entire bedroom calm and peaceful. Plus it fits flush with the wall for a neat appearance in the room.

Dry bathroom design to reduce moisture. Bathrooms tend to get wet all the time. Separating wet and dry areas in the bathroom works sometimes but not always. To solve the problem, DAIKIN has introduced VRV technology that incorporates three systems in one. It consists of an air conditioning system, an air suction system, and a blow dry machine that quickly keeps the bathroom dry after a bath, thereby preventing mold and mildew, moisture buildup and stuffy smells.

Keeping clothes and leather goods fresh and clean in storage. DAIKIN home innovations help keep the wardrobe smelling fresh and clean by controlling indoor humidity and ensuring proper ventilation. They prevent fungus in leather goods, such as handbags, belts, shoes, so on and so forth. Among other things, they keep leather goods looking like new and reduce stuffy odors in fabrics by maintaining good airflow in closets and rooms.

Mr. Ng Chee Meng is director of High Cool Engineering Sdn. Bhd. He has authoritative knowledge of DAIKIN home innovations and a good understanding of the cooling needs of consumers in the ASEAN region. DAIKIN recently introduced a new product line designed to reduce humidity in the dressing room, kitchen and bathroom to make the home more livable . 

Mr. Edwin Chai is an executive at DAIKIN Malaysia Sales & Service Sdn. Bhd. He said: Consumers nowadays have higher expectations of the quality of modern home innovations. In response to their needs, DAIKIN has developed new methods, ideas and products that are energy efficient and friendly to the environment. Plus, they provide the optimal solution suitable for the prevailing climate and lifestyles of people in the ASEAN region.

To put it briefly, there is more to a happy home than just architectural design, the arrangement of functional spaces and creative ideas that go hand in hand with peoples lifestyles. The point is that technology also has a role to play in making the home more livable, providing physical ease and well-being. Its something we can all design.

Stay tuned for more from ASEAN HOME TOUR Series, a Baan Lae Suan TV program on air every Sunday at 10.15 hours, Amarin TV Channel 34.


Architect: Mr. Effendy Nadzri / Co-Founder and Design Director of Endo Sdn Bhd (https://www.endokl.com/)


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A Gorgeous White Brick House in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia

A Gorgeous White Brick House in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia

/ Ampang Jaya, Malaysia /

/ Story: Skiixy / English version: Peter Montalbano /

/ Photographs: Rithirong Chanthongsuk /

This beautiful brick house belongs to a family of four in Ampang Jaya, a town to the east of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. The design work and use of materials such as bamboo and old brick taken from a pre-WWII colonial-style house make it special.

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Childhood memories are fragments of the past that many of us can bring back to life. In her childhood, Mrs. Liew Jun Keong was entranced by house design. And in conversation with Studio Bikin’s architect Ms. Farah Azizan, her memories bubbled out, creating a happy chemistry of inspiration between the homeowner and the architect, with the end result of this gorgeous white brick house.

The kitchen counter with large pressed bamboo cylinder mortared in place and smoothed with a trowel.

Mrs. Liew said, “At first, I just had the thought I liked houses with a resort atmosphere and the sort of peace and quiet we used to find on holiday to Bali, Bangkok, or Singapore, experiencing nature in a more original state.

“Then I thought of the house we lived in then, in an area with a lot of unfinished concrete surfaces, and so told the designer I’d like a modern-style concrete house, but with plants and trees all around.

“By modern, I didn’t mean perfect, but featuring the natural surfaces of construction materials that have their own types of beauty.”

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The reception parlor with dark wood furniture and vintage cloth coverings in muted tones of blue and gray.
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[Left] In the back of the house is a place to take a nap. [Right] The kitchen connects back to that nap space. Wood latticework helps with ventilation.
A Chinese devotional altar room
The master bathroom

After a good talk, the architect and the homeowner found their ideas really resonated with each other. Ms. Azizan also had pleasant surprises for Mrs. Liew. She came up with the materials handpicked specifically for this house.

“I was really impressed with Farah’s detailed choice of materials. I tend to think of the normal uses for bamboo, for instance, as for pipes, but she used it as a decorative façade for the house,” said Mrs Liew.

“Next, it was this batch of white brick, which has an extraordinary history, coming from the demolition of a colonial-style residence built before World War II.

“The brick had no coloring when she bought it. We were lucky to get this brick, as it was the first batch. Others looking at this may first notice it has blemishes or that the sizes are irregular, but it’s iconic material for that period, with a great value, and absolutely perfect for our family.”

The entire house is painted white, except for sections of bare cement. There isn’t a lot of interior furnishing and decoration, and furniture is limited to what is necessary.

Mrs. Liew values simplicity and doesn’t care for fancy interior décor. She said that she hadn’t yet found decorative work with the kind of natural beauty she cared for.

The homeowner added enthusiastically: “I’d never dreamed of living in a place where sunlight reached into the center of the house, which is something I now really appreciate.

“And the bricks used in the construction have blemishes, but each imperfection somehow adds to the perfection of the whole.”

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Owner: Mrs. Liew Jun Keong

Designer: Studio Bikin by Ms. Farah Azizan


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Box-Shaped House with the Texture of Memory

Box-Shaped House with the Texture of Memory

Box-Shaped House with the Texture of Memory

/ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia /

/ Story: Wuthikorn Sut / English version: Peter Montalbano /

/ Photographs: Sitthisak Namkham /

This box-shaped house uses architecture and coordinated interior design to tell stories of the present and the past.

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The house is located in the Petaling Jaya district of Selangor, Malaysia. This is a district of single homes, but with little space to put up a large house.

Still, architect Dr Tan Loke Mun rose to the challenge of house owner Kenneth Koh and tore down the former structure here to build a new 3-storey box-shaped house in its place.

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“Ground space was limited, so we built upward,” the architect told us. Building vertically involved careful division of space. The lower floors hold common areas: parlor/living room, dining area, kitchen, and conference/chat room. The 3rd floor is an attic, holding hidden utility systems next to a small living room.

The designers brought an “outdoors” mood to each part of this box-shaped house: there’s a “double volume” high, open space on the first floor; glass windows open to the garden atmosphere, and potted shade-loving plants bring it inside.

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Gentle sunlight shining into the living space combined with a light breeze from a ceiling fan gives the feeling of sitting in a garden.

An effective play of space combines with the interior décor to bring out a timeless feeling that reflects its Malaccan legacy. The Chinese-style furniture, both traditional and contemporary, was made by Malaccan artisans. Paintings tell of a land that lives on in the memory of the owner.

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For architectural reasons, the stairway is in the middle of the house. The folded steel balusters look light, and the red banister is at once tremendously chic and reminiscent of the row houses of yesteryear.

Significantly, the prominent terra-cotta tile facade is remarkable.

“In tearing down the old house, we discovered that the roof tiles were handcrafted, imported from Calcutta, India, so we set them aside to use this way for privacy and heat insulation,” added the architect.

“Their texture connects nicely with the other materials used here. This original house tile is long-lasting, looks great, has a timeless quality, and is a good choice in combination with the other main structural components of brick, concrete, and steel.”

The decorative outer house wall uses a suspended steel framework to hold the terracotta roof tiles and red brick.
The decorative outer house wall uses a suspended steel framework to hold the terracotta roof tiles and red brick.

The outer surface of this box-shaped house structure shows a wall of terracotta roof tiles that open and close to catch the light. The metal support structures reach out from the main building to form a pleasing pattern of connections between the inside and outside.

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The look and ambience here remind us of a Malaccan row house, but in a modern context.

Effective combination of old materials and new in textures that suit its owner’s heritage gives this house a sense of being outside of time, and its memories will be passed on to the next generations who live here.

Ultimately, we don’t often find a big-city house that feels so bright, natural, and full of narrative.

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Owner: Kenneth Koh

Architect: Dr Tan Loke Mun


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Modern Tropical House with a Smart Big Roof in Selangor

Modern Tropical House with a Smart Big Roof in Selangor

/ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia /

/ Story: Ekkarach Laksanasamrith / English version: Bob Pitakwong /

/ Photographs: Piyawut Srisakul /

Roof overhangs that extends beyond the exterior walls are designed to protect the home from the elements. They provide many benefits, among them protecting windows and walls from a splash back during rain. They increase open-air spaces that maximize breezes keeping the interior cool and dry. Plus, they are a simple architectural choice that makes the home beautiful. This modern tropical house with a smart big roof is capable of doing exactly that.

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An expansive gable roof hovers over this modern tropical house comfortably ensconced behind natural stone masonry walls in Petaling Jaya, a city in the state of Selangor, Malaysia.

Not only does it shield the interior from the sun and inclement weather, but it also juts out in all directions to cover much of the yard space adjoining the building. The eye-catching design was made at the request of the homeowners, who loved nature and being outdoors.

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The well thought-out design is lightweight. The entire roof is made of metal trusses consisting of rafters, posts and struts connected at joints.

In some parts, the eaves overhanging the walls of the building stretch out several meters. To avoid disrupting visual and spatial continuity, the architect used small-diameter steel poles to support the weight.

Where necessary, larger-diameter poles are used only to enhance safety and durability. The end result is impressive. All the rooms afford beautiful garden views come rain or come shine.

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Modern Tropical House Selangor

Built around a center courtyard, the home has four stories including a basement. The garden ambience is reminiscent of the atrium in an ancient Roman house, except that everything is under the shade.

The courtyard is easily accessible via sliding glass doors on the first floor. For a soothing interior atmosphere, the architect used only natural materials such as brick, rock, wood and some metal in simple, clean finishes.

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There are many benefits to a contemporary house plan, among them plenty of opportunities to craft a warm and cozy interior perfect for the Tropical climate. But in this particular case, it’s the big roof design that takes indoor thermal comfort to a whole new level.

It’s the state of being in a good environment created by combining intelligent use of space with a good knowledge of native plants and the know-how to incorporate them in the design.

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Architect: Tan Loke Mun of ArchiCentre Sdn. Bhd.


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Incredible Small Townhouse Renovation in Selangor

Incredible Small Townhouse Renovation in Selangor

/ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia /

/ Story: Ajchara Jeenkram, Wuthikorn Suthiapa / English version: Bob Pitakwong /

/ Photographs: Sitthisak Namkham /

 

For 40 years, this modest two-story home has stood in a residential neighborhood near Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Noise pollution has turned many people away, but the architect David Chan of Design Collective Architects (DCA) has grown so acquainted with living in the area that he decided to stay. A frequent flyer, he thinks it wise to live a stone’s throw away from it all.

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Incredible Small Townhouse Renovation

 

No need to say renovation came as a challenge for Chan, who usually made a living designing larger houses. Strictly speaking he had a task that required great effort and was hard to accomplish: Create the good life in a space that was far from generous.

 

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He started out with ventilation improvements. To bring in crisp, clean air, solid front doors were removed and replaced with steel wire mesh paneling. Meantime, blowholes were put into the exterior wall to facilitate heat dissipation and increase indoor thermal comfort.

Chan did a partial tear-down, turning the upper floor into a mezzanine. The result was a light and airy living space in an 80-square-meter townhouse with double high ceilings. Where appropriate, he added windows and other wall openings and painted everything white and soft shades of gray to make the interior appear larger than it was.

 

Design being so well thought out, who needs air conditioning?
Design being so well thought out, who needs air conditioning?
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For security window bars, simply does it.

Incredible Small Townhouse Renovation

Incredible Small Townhouse Renovation

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Despite it being a small townhouse, Chan added some much-needed patches of green to the design. He put a hole in the backyard floor and planted a leafy tree that was visible from the living room and bedroom.

The complete makeover went as planned. Chan and his family now live in a beautifully remodeled home in an expedient location in Selangor that best suit their specific needs. Incredible as it may seem, the tiny home is where life begins again, and love never ends.

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Owner/Designer: David Chan of Design Collective Architects (DCA)


 

A Retro Loft with Distinctive Colonial Flair in Selangor, Malaysia

A Retro Loft with Distinctive Colonial Flair in Selangor, Malaysia

/ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia /

/ Story: Supachart Boontag / English version: Bob Pitakwong /

/ Photographs: Rithirong Chanthongsuk /

Once an affordable choice among artists, lofts have grown to become one of the most popular house styles. The design that makes use of high ceilings to create an airy, cozy and comfortable place of residence appeals to a much wider demographic now than any time in the past.

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High beam ceilings and sliding glass doors brighten and enlarge the appearance of the living room.

This three-story retro loft house in the Malaysian state of Selangor is the brainchild of Ramesh Seshan, who has experience in loft design. Judging from the way things are going, it’s an architectural style that represents endless possibilities.

It all began with Lee Kok Choong wanting to renovate his old house as a retro loft style residence. Responding to his heart’s desire, architect Seshan explored and rethought all the materials and building strategies to create solutions that meet his preferences.

The result is a cozy and warm loft home showcasing the simplicity of unornamented concrete finishes. Uncovered brick walls become the center of attention, whereas rough textures are accentuated alongside of retro Chinese style detailing.

The center courtyard house plan features a serene carp fish pond. The mellifluous sound of water fits in well with the loft atmosphere.
The center courtyard house plan features a serene carp fish pond. The mellifluous sound of water fits in well with the loft atmosphere.
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A semi-outdoor staircase leading to upstairs living rooms boasts the simplicity of bare concrete finishes.
For a lightweight look, concrete flooring on the footbridge is replaced by thick tempered glass panels.
For a lightweight look, concrete flooring on the footbridge is replaced by thick tempered glass panels.

As one would imagine, the newly renovated home is rich in the appeal and qualities that connect with history.

Take for example the second floor entryway that’s inspired by colonial architecture in old Hong Kong. The floor is covered in custom-made ceramic tiles in geometric shapes. Nearby, a footbridge is paved with thick tempered glass that blends well with wrought iron detailing on safety handrails.

From a distance, the rustic façade in brown conjures up memories of the Jawa spaceship Sandcrawler in sci-fi movies Star Wars. Step inside, and you find a spiral staircase made of bare concrete with its distinctive rough textures and the expanded metal infill balustrade that’s the hallmark of industrial loft style.

The kitchen is located near living spaces for convenience. The floor is covered in smooth marble, while exposed brick walls add visual interest to loft ideas.
The kitchen is located near living spaces for convenience. The floor is covered in smooth marble, while exposed brick walls add visual interest to loft ideas.

Interestingly, each floor has its own character. The first floor is paved with green marble imported from India, while red marble, aka Rosa Levanto, adds a bold personality to the living room on the second floor. The third floor is an entirely different story as it unexpectedly switches to a combination of various concrete finishes.

Interior design showcases a fun twist, incorporating unique and unexpected elements. Take for instance a leisure area that uses a pair of vintage barber chairs for sitting on, instead of the regular bar stools at standard height. Behind the bar counter, an antique storage cabinet in subdued chili red and collectible décor items take pride of place on the wall.

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A concrete spiral staircase leads to living spaces on the second and third floors.

The U-shaped house plan features a central courtyard that opens to natural light. The bright and airy atmosphere is further enhanced by large glass doors.

Even though the design is influenced by many styles and built using a variety of different materials, the architect has finally managed to keep all the retro loft qualities in perfect harmony.

More so than anything else, the overall effect is impressive; a home that’s stylishly fashionable, cozy and pleasant in its own special way. An experience like this is worth its weight in gold!

Rust-colored panels form the outer shell of double-wall construction that shelters the interior living spaces from too much sun and rain.
Rust-colored panels form the outer shell of double-wall construction that shelters the interior living spaces from too much sun and rain.
Different color marble floors mark the boundaries between the bedroom and the adjoining bath.
Different color marble floors mark the boundaries between the bedroom and the adjoining bath.
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A leisure area on the second floor is inspired by traditional ways of life in old Hong Kong. Black and white stripe bamboo blinds are influenced by a popular design in old Malaya, now Malaysia, during colonial times.
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Modern facades in brown brings out cool personality of the Retro-Loft house style inspired by the ways of life in old Hong Kong and cultural heritage in old Malaya, now Malaysia.

Owner: Lee Kok Choong

Architect: Seshan Design by Ramesh Seshan


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