This bright and well-ventilated Malaysian house also features a sculptural staircase

The double-volume, timber-lined ceiling that dips down steeply from the first floor to the ground floor creates a sense of space at the Chia Home. Photos: The Star/Azman Ghani

It is not very often that you come across a home that presents such a balanced amalgamation of textures like the lovely Chia Home in Cyberjaya.

Built mainly from wood, glass and steel, the exterior of the house also presents exposed brick walls to add to the lovely blend of contrasting materials.