View of the spiral staircase from above. Photos: Lin Ho
Their friends told them to move back to Malaysia as the country was “very exciting”, so Huat Lim and his wife Susanne Zeidler did just that in 1992 to explore the country.
The first thing the couple – who are both architects – did was search for a simple house. After a few moves, the couple finally decided to go with their current two-storey terrace link home in Wangsa Ukay, Ampang in Kuala Lumpur.
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View of the spiral staircase from above. Photos: Lin Ho
The linked bridges made from recycled plywood are connected by the spiral staircase.
The entrance hall with the staircase to the first floor.
A view of the room on the lower ground floor. Photo: Lawrence Choo
The living spaces are bright and naturally ventilated. Photo: Lawrence Choo
View of the front garden from above.
The sleeping area on the third floor. Photo: Huat Lim
There are no permanent dividing walls aside from the entrance gate, allowing for natural ventilation and seamless spaces.
The lower ground of the house opens to the front garden. Photo: Lawrence Choo
The living space and kitchen are located on the second floor. Photo: Lawrence Choo
Open plan with link bridges.
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