This reimagined Malaysian terrace house pays ode to Penang shophouses

A view of the Louvre House from the rooftop, looking over the courtyard and frangipani tree. Photos: One Earth

With features that include a rooftop garden, indoor fish pond, sliding roof and a courtyard, the house could have the makings of a mini resort.

Louvres dominate the design of the front and back facades, casting neat shadows across the house and letting in air and sunlight amidst the tropical heat.