Malaysian terrace house turned into a 2.5-storey space with slide and mini rock-climbing area


The mini rock-climbing feature on the mezzanine floor is a fun addition to the space. Photos: Pixelaw and N O T Architecture

When the owners of the Concrete Jungle House had their single-storey terrace redesigned in 2019, little did they anticipate how apt it would be during the pandemic lockdown and stay-home periods.

Located in the Taman Tun Dr Ismail neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, their old house was transformed into a two-and-a-half-storey abode, tripling its build-up to 3,600sq ft (334sq m).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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