House68 is a private family residence. The house is designed as a series of modern pavilions connected by large open terraces and water gardens. Each pavilion differs in program and allows for the large home to be sectioned. A guest pavilion, an entertainment pavilion, a living pavilion and a service pavilion; each of which functions independently and may be sectioned and closed off when not in use. This flexibility allows for the house to conform and to adapt to the changing needs of the family.
The design brief required that the house is able to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family for the coming years. The actual members of the family that will be staying in on a daily basis will change when their children leave home for studies. Responding to this, the idea of separate components in the form of pavilions is designed into the home, allowing sections to be shut-off when not in use. Basic fundamentals of tropical architecture are adopted from the start. Primary living spaces are designed with openings along the north-south axis to avoid excessive solar gain. Opposing walls open up to allow for effective cross ventilation and airflow through. Deep verandahs and cantilevered roof eaves shade the interior from the afternoon sun whilst a double skin façade incorporating a series of glu-laminated pine louvres provide the shade and transparency needed for the pavilions.
Water gardens and landscaped courtyards provide shade and lowers the ambient temperature around the house. Pathways and terraces form semi-outdoor spaces between the interiors and the gardens that is used as additional living spaces when the need arises. The concept of pavilions is a very common approach to tropical architecture. The fragmented planning allows for permeability and effective air flow through and around the building cooling and refreshing the interior of the house. The planning naturally creates outdoor spaces and courtyards that binds the programs of the pavilion with the outside and activates the in-between spaces more effectively. A semi-enclosed space that bridges internal space to the exterior allowing functions to expand and contract depending on the need of the time.
This concept of a 3rd space, in the context of a residential unit, adopts the area left over for the garden and integrates it into the planning for the pavilions. This results in a design where architecture and landscape coexists, sharing its available space with one another and allowing the boundaries to be more fluid. This project explores the idea of a modern tropical home where the architecture is exposed to the natural elements that surrounds it. Light, air, water and garden is allowed to permeate and pass through the house through its courtyards, air wells, ventilated walls, windows and timber screens. The degree of permeability is controlled to an extent that the interior spaces retains its comfort levels and not suffer from excessive heat gain or moisture levels. Tropical architecture is not to shield and protect the users away from the elements but to enhance and bridge the experience and the relationship between them.
Project Name: House68
Architects: Design Collective Architects – http://www.dca.com.my/
Location: Malaysia
Area: 2146 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Creative Clicks, WONG SzeMing – https://www.facebook.com/CreativeClicks/
Lead Architects: Chan Mun Inn, David Chan, Quah Zheng Wei
Interior Architecture: Essential Design Integrated, Wong Pei San, Cherry Chong
Landscape: Inchscape
Engineering: JPS Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd
Almost in F – Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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World that’s house 68 The design prioritizes flexibility the separate Pavilion including guest quarters entertainment areas Living Spaces and service areas can be used independently or sectioned off when not needed this allows the house to grow and Shrink as your family Does the use of separate Pavilion is a Hallmark of tropical architecture this fragmented layout allows for excellent airf flow keeping the house cool and fresh Courtyards naturally form between The Pavilions creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living imagine hosting a gathering that effortlessly flows from the living area to the Terrace Water Gardens and landscaped Courtyards are more than just decorations they cool the surrounding area and create a Serene atmosphere Pathways and Terraces blur the lines between indoors and Outdoors offering additional living space when needed House 68 Embraces the concept of a third space this isn’t just a house it’s an extension of the garden architecture and Landscape coexist sharing space and creating a sense of fluidity light air water and Greenery permeate the house through Courtyards vents windows and wooden screens house 68 takes a cue from tropical
Architecture large openings on the north south axis let in cooling breezes and avoid harsh sunlight opposing walls open up for natural ventilation deep Verandas and roof overhangs provide shade while louvered facades made from glued laminated Pine offer both sun protection and beautiful Views Tropical architecture isn’t about shutting out the elements it’s about embracing them house 68 is designed to control the flow of light air and moisture to create a comfortable living environment it Fosters a connection between the residents and the natural world around Them here’s a look at the floor plans the home I House 68 is a testament to Innovative design that prioritizes both comfort and connection with nature it’s a home that breathes adapts and inspire Ires thank you for joining us on this exploration of a truly unique living Space