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SIGNATURE

The Architect's House

Having worked for Foster + Partners in London, the Architect has adopted clean lines and
geometries in her design.

Upon returning from the UK to Ipoh, she has failed to find a house that satisfied her spatial
requirements and quality of finishes. Also, in believing the saying that “Never trust an Architect
who has not build his/her own house”, she decided to build her own.

Location
Ipoh, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
Private
Scope
Architecture, Interior

Natural Ventilation

To the architect, part of the reason of returning to live in a tropical country was all about enjoying the sun all year round but at the same time keeping out the heat out. Clear glass windows and doors facing the North are maximised, while solid raw reinforced concrete walls are built at 200mm thick to shield the house from strong sunshine from the East and West. Except for the private rooms and bathrooms, all internal spaces were designed as open and inter- connected to maximise the effect of cross ventilation. Central courtyard acts as a wind towers brings hot air up. Dramatic double volume ceiling also draws hot air out from the living space through openings from the first floor.

The approach is very successful. The house is able to keep itself cool all year round.

Exterior
Exterior during the night
Tall and Spacious Guest Area
Exterior
The Green Nestle
The Secret Garden

Living with Green

Vertical garden with creepers wraps around the staircase with operable louvre window allow outside air to be filtered into the stair core. This allow the architect to wake up to fresh air from the greenery every morning as she descends from the floor above. The creepers, which has already covered up fully within 6 months of move-in, act as a shield to the strong morning sun from the East.

The beauty of bare concrete
Pure minimal conceal complexity
The Dining Area

Materiality

The material palette has been kept simple and straight forward – white rendered walls, raw concrete printed with strip plywood formwork and grey tinted glass with powder coats dark grey aluminium frames. In Malaysia, especially in a humble city of Ipoh, raw concrete finish was still a fresh approach and the architect wanted to explore with the local workmanship and quality of concrete. One layer of mineral paints was applied to all raw concrete surfaces as protection from stains and acting as a water repellent. As a natural stone lover, several types of stones were used by the architect for the house, e.g. Black Travertine for outdoor fish pond and dining table, white travertine for the powder room and Ivory cream for the ground floor.

Summary

As a relatively young Architect, she had a constraint of budget but that did not stop her from building something she would happily call home. It is a relatively simple house built amidst a quiet neighbourhood. However, it is really its simplicity and crisp clean lines which celebrated its existence. The project has since invited a lot of interests locally and certainly brought her some substantial clients.

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Sook Yan klebang bungalow by Kuee Architect
HOUSING

Jelapang Luxurious Bungalow

The client approached Kuee Architect requesting a modern contemporary to be built at Jelapang Meru area. With exposure to great material and finishes, the client specifically asked for nothing but the best for their house. High spec roofing, imported marble and sanitary fittings etc were chosen to be used. The end result was a decent modern 3-storey home at a serene environment at a great location.

Location
Klebang, Perak
Status
Conceptual
Client
Private
Scope
Architecture
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Teh & Teh Modern Bungalow Design in Malaysia
PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Courtyard House

Location
Taiping, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
TKL Development Sdn. Bhd.
Scope
Architecture
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Initial artist's 3D concept art on T House Modern Bungalow design
Initial artist's 3D concept art on T House Modern Bungalow design night scene
Initial artist's impression on T House Modern Bungalow design
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T-House Bungalow in Taiping

One of Kuee Architect's earlier projects. Simple yet elegant modern design has attracted many interests from potential clients since.
Location
Taiping, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
Teh Chee Leong
Scope
Architecture & ID
Modern Bare Concrete bungalow house design in Malaysia
T House Modern Bungalow interior design in Taiping
T House Modern Bungalow design in Taiping Malaysia
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Modern Bungalow Design for Fam in Malaysia
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL

Private Residence

Modern House located in Meru Valley has its rear to the spectacular view to the golf course.
Location
Meru Valley Golf Resort , Ipoh, Perak
Status
Conceptual
Client
Fam Kwee Hin
Scope
Architecture
Modern house Design in Malaysia
Modern house Design in Perak
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Retired Farmer’s House in Meru

A simple house designed for a retired farmer couple from Cameron Highlands who decided to settle in Meru Valley in Ipoh. Many areas were reserved for planters and creepers for maximum greenery.

Location
Jelapang, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
Private
Scope
Architecture, Interior, Landscape
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PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL

Private Residence

With the entire house sunken in ground, the bunker house is built entirely with exposed concrete.

From the top, the roof is planted with grass and unseen from the main road. The lower side has a full height glass opening facing the lawn.
Skylight is placed strategically at the bathrooms to allow daylight from entering the darker part of the house. All partition walls are designed to be 8′ high, to allow natural ventilation throughout the whole house. Green building studies e,g, sun path, daylighting and temperature simulation has been
done to predict the thermal comfort level within the house at different times of the year.

It is a definitely one of a kind “bachelor’s pad” in the city.

Location
Puncak Jelapang, Ipoh
Status
Completed
Client
NKL Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Scope
Architecture

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Bunker house Master bedroom
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PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL

Enclave Tall House

On a tight site, Kuee Architect successfully executed a simple yet elegant house in the prime area in Ipoh Enclave.

Enclave Cottage House Kuee Architect successfully executed a small yet compact and cozy house for a young family in the prime area of Ipoh Enclave.

Location
Chateau Garden Ipoh, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
Private
Scope
Architecture, Interior, Landscape
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Golf View House in Meru Raya

Modern House located in Meru Valley has its rear to the  spectacular view to the golf course.

Location
Meru Raya, Jelapang, Perak
Status
Completed
Client
Private
Scope
Architecture, Interior, Landscape
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