Featuring built works

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Sarawak Borneo Architecture Journal

Park 2

Park 2 is a 1960s kampung-style home in Kuching, reimagined by CC Chan Architect into a modern, eco-friendly dwelling. Retaining the original footprint, it blends traditional elements with contemporary design in a sustainable, low-maintenance home.

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Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards Borneo Architecture Journal

Nestled Nest at Hui Sing Garden

PAM Awards 2018 | Nominated for Single Residential Category
Located in Hui Sing Garden, Kuching, Nestled Nest is a quiet home designed by MNSC Architects. Its simple, linear layout fits the site well, with open living areas and a double-height ceiling that create a sense of space and visual link between floors.

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Boyan Heights

Boyan Heights, designed by IDC Architects, is a home that reflects its jungle setting and the client's vision. Inspired by kampung houses and the Bidayuh longhouse, it features separate public and private wings joined by a central lobby that frames a limestone mountain peak.

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Ketitir House

Ketitir House, designed by Arkitek JFN, is located on the city’s fringe and blends flexible space with sustainable design. Featuring a simple, single-storey layout, cross-ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and locally sourced materials, it encourages sustainable living and rethinking lifestyle choices.

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Built, Malaysia, Penang Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Penang Borneo Architecture Journal

Ramp House

The Ramp House in Penang by Design Network Architects reinvents the typical courtyard house, celebrating the journey through the house with a series of ramps; at each landing, life unfolds. It is the result of a collaborative effort between several architecture firms.

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Built, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Borneo Architecture Journal

JV35 House

OCTQ Architects crafted a home where fun meets functionality — a sculptural, blossom-inspired staircase and a four-storey rock climbing wall add playful charm, while the maroon façade brings elegance. Vibrant walkways and stunning KL skyline views complete this dynamic, party-ready space — perfectly reflecting its owner's bold aesthetic.

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Built, Malaysia, Pahang Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Pahang Borneo Architecture Journal

Janda Baik Getaway

Designed by SML Architects, Janda Baik Getaway is a serene retreat in Bentong, Pahang. Set on a sloping 6.33-acre site, this two-storey home blends with the tropical jungle, maximising natural light, fresh air, and scenic views, while using locally sourced materials for easy construction.

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Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, Atap Design Awards Borneo Architecture Journal Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, Atap Design Awards Borneo Architecture Journal

Botanika Garden P House

ADA Designer of the Year Award 2024 (East Malaysia)
ADA Best Residential Design (Landed) 2024 > 3000 sq ft | Gold winner

Botanika Garden P House, designed by J HOUS Studio, masterfully balances geometric forms with an emphasis on natural light, utilising strategically placed windows and a skylight to create a calm and harmonious ambience.

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AV3 House

Design Network Architects transformed the trapezoid-shaped site into an opportunity by offsetting the building line on both sides of the boundary, creating two distinct projections. By softening the sharp edges with a full-height curving glazing, it becomes the focal point of the house, designed to accommodate a feature tree.

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House at Urat Mata

PAM Awards 2024 | Silver for Single Residential Category
Designed by MNSC Architects, House at Urat Mata features unorthodox rectangular vent blocks as the building façade for sun protection and privacy, using an open layout to blur boundaries between living spaces, creating a harmonious balance between architectural coherence and functionality.

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Roof House

Designed by MinWee Architect, this is a modern interpretation of the tropical family home; compact planning with a good balance of indoor and outdoor spaces, and well defined spaces using simple construction.

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