Malaysian family home with homogenous design exudes modern, minimalist charm

The brief to the architect was to design a home that's minimalist and comfortable, which he realised with proportionate use of space and materials. Photos: Fabian Tan Architect

The vision for this corner lot unit known as the Makio House, located in a guarded neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, was relatively simple.

“The client wanted a home that was minimalist and comfortable to suit his family and personality,” shares architect Fabian Tan.