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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The Ottiqa House’s rooftop pool makes for a great staycation. Photos: Ceavs Chua
Some significant additions to the Ottiqa House are the accessible rooftop, skylight and loft that is used as a study, as seen here.
By relooking at the very definition of 'extension', architect Tan came up with an overall scheme of extending architecture through the creation of volume, voids and openings.
Trees are also introduced all around the house, with the perforation of the slender greenery through the architecture not only softening the space, but also heightening the heavy contrast of lines within.
The facade of the house now is a pleasant contrast in relation to its surroundings, and the "T" motif is yet another of Tan's idea of "extension" of boundaries.
By creating a roof deck, the occupants can enjoy a commanding view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and the surrounding neighbourhood at the Ottiqa House.
A network of sliding glass doors divides the interior of the house and its exterior garden courtyard.
The glass doors between the interior and exterior of the house can be left fully opened without any security risk as the courtyard is protected by grilles.
