Award-winning Malaysian home with fish pond and urban garden big on sustainability

The dining area is located on the top floor and has a great view of the surroundings. Photos: Sim Yong Wah

Its fishing pond doubles as a chlorine-free swimming pool, while a “secret garden” within the house provides vegetables for the family of three.

Spanning six storeys, the Oculus House embraces nature’s gifts, from natural ventilation and lighting, to the greenery from the forest reserve nearby.