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"A Modern Tropical Living"
"A Modern Tropical Living"
Project Location: Kuang, Sg. Buloh, Selangor.
Area: 175 m² /1,883 ft²
Status: In progress
Implementation of the concept "Modern Tropical Living" is a design approach balancing shelter and openness, privacy and connection, attuned to tropical climate and contemporary lifestyle.
Spaces prioritize natural ventilation, daylighting, and thermal comfort via fluid transitions and clear zoning. A climate-responsive roof anchors the home, protecting while enhancing its character. Through layered boundaries, the design offers seclusion without sacrificing social interaction, enabling adaptive, meaningful tropical living.
Layout Plan
The house design is shaped by four core pillars:
Climatic Responsiveness, achieved through an A-shape barn roof for solar readiness and maximizing natural light and ventilation, along with the use of light-toned materials; Functional Efficiency, ensured by an open layout for key living spaces and practical features like two-car parking; Aesthetic & Wellness, enhanced by a central glass box courtyard and a patio to foster indoor-outdoor interaction and abundant natural light ; and Client-Centric Design, tailoring the home with a dedicated pottery studio, distinct guest and family areas, and two bedrooms with multiple bathrooms.
Bubble Diagram
Bubble Diagram
Garden acts as the central organizing element, signifying its importance as a focal point and transitional space. Its central position suggests that many rooms will have a direct or indirect connection to it, promoting natural light, ventilation, and a sense of openness. Adjacency (Solid Arrows): Solid arrows indicate direct and strong functional connections. Nearby (Dashed Arrows): Dashed arrows indicate a close but not necessarily direct functional link, or a desired proximity
Spatial Layout
Spatial Layout
The spatial layout translates the conceptual relationships of the bubble diagram into a well-defined floor plan. It addresses functional needs, privacy considerations, and environmental factors, creating a logical, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing residential design.
The exterior of the clinic also received a significant makeover. NCA's design incorporated a curved wall-to-ceiling profiling that adds a contemporary touch and distinguishes the clinic from its neighbors. The entrance was redesigned to be more inviting, with the layout carefully planned to guide patients towards the clinic's doors.
Climatic Responsiveness
Climatic Responsiveness
Climatic Responsiveness with an A-shape barn roof, evident in the multi-layered, angular rooflines seen in the image, providing solar shading and promoting natural ventilation. The house incorporates light-toned materials for its main walls, as seen in the light grey/beige color, complemented by reddish-brown accents, possibly wood-paneling, which adds a warm, natural touch.
Functional Efficiency
Functional Efficiency
Functional Efficiency is achieved through an open layout, and the image shows large glass doors that likely facilitate seamless indoor-outdoor flow, maximizing natural light penetration and reducing reliance on artificial lighting. The design also includes practical features like a two-car parking space.
Aesthetic & Wellness
Aesthetic & Wellness
The use of extensive glazing, which aligns with the design's emphasis on natural light and indoor-outdoor interaction, especially around the central courtyard.
Enviromental Friendly
Enviromental Friendly
The house is designed to be easily accessible from small lanes and is situated in a quiet residential area, featuring positive landscape views while also addressing the presence of a retaining wall. The orientation of the house considers prevailing winds for cross-ventilation and passive cooling, and shadow analysis guided the placement of shading elements, particularly on the east and west facades
Conclusion
Kuang House Sg. Buloh is a thoughtfully designed residence that harmonizes with its tropical environment and caters specifically to the client's needs. Its architectural approach, rooted in climatic responsiveness, functional efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and client-centricity, is evident in features like the A-shape barn roof, open-plan living, central courtyard, and dedicated pottery studio. The strategic site analysis, considering winds, sun paths, and surrounding context, ensures a comfortable and visually pleasing residential design. Overall, the design successfully integrates modern living with tropical considerations, offering a well-ventilated, naturally lit, and personalized home.
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