KL terrace house transformed into a brighter, breezier space with a rooftop pool


The Ottiqa House’s rooftop pool makes for a great staycation. Photos: Ceavs Chua

Old terrace houses in established neighbourhoods are always sought after, not just for their locations, but also their transformation potential.

In the case of a conventional terrace house in a Kuala Lumpur neighbourhood, the owners sought the services of architect Fabian Tan to remodel their double-storey house to make it more liveable.

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