The timber ceiling in the living area of the Cloister House adds warmth to the interiors. Photos: Lin Ho
From a house with five ramps to a home with 12 courtyards, each residence has an interesting story behind it, in addition to displaying architectural creativity.
And that was what fascinated Professor Robert Powell, author of The Tropical Malaysian House 2, which was launched on May 6.
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The timber ceiling in the living area of the Cloister House adds warmth to the interiors. Photos: Lin Ho
W39 in Bukit Antarabangsa, Selangor, features perforated walls and floor-to-ceiling windows to brighten up the interiors.
The Ramp House in Penang features a series of ramps connecting various parts of the home.
Villa Sang Turi in Hulu Langat, Selangor, is designed as a honeymoon suite and overlooks Sungai Langat.
The Meditation Pavilion is also used by Buddhist monks, invited by the owners to stay with him from time to time, to do their meditation.
The Meditation Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur is constructed using three different types of bamboo by artisans from Indonesia.
Ketitir House in Kuching, Sarawak, features porous louvred walls and uses locally sourced materials.
The Lo House in Kuching, Sarawak, has an upper floor of timber construction above a ground floor of reinforced concrete.
Rumpun is a 12-bedroom wellness retreat in Janda Baik, Pahang, constructed with modular steel components. A double roof allows planting to be done.
The naturally ventilated living area at Denai 10 in Johor Baru has no external walls. Rattan chick blinds are lowered during heavy rain.
The pool deck is shaded by extended eaves at Boyan Heights, located in Kampung Git, 33km southwest from Kuching.
Prof Powell, author of the new book The Tropical Malaysian House 2. Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong
Denai 10 in Johor Baru "stood out as an excellent interpretation of a house in the tropics".
