Malaysian architect couple's 2-storey terrace KL house embraces natural elements


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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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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