Introvert House
March 16, 2022
Illustrated section
The living, dining and kitchen are now one ample open space for maximum spatial and visual connectivity, as well as cross ventilation. The central part of the house is a double-volume semi-indoor courtyard space where the dining, workspace, staircase and linkway are placed—windows of bedrooms open to this courtyard, allowing vertical communication among family members.
Before the renovation After the renovation
The new transparent polycarbonate roof tiles bring in daylight to the courtyard. Trees and planter boxes introduced here (also at the entry courtyard) offer the occupants a constant connection with nature. Ventilation blocks are introduced near the roofline to allow for air movement within this courtyard.
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PROJECT DATA
Project Name
Introvert House
Location
Bandar Seri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Completion Date
2020
Site Area
1,650 square feet
Gross Floor Area
2,395 square feet
Number of Rooms
5
Building Height
9.3 metres
Client/Owner
Private
Architecture Firm
Choo Poo Liang Architect + O2 Design Atelier
Principal Architect
Edric Choo Poo Liang
Main Contractor
SF Chung Sdn Bhd
Civil & Structural Engineer
Cubic Consultancy
Images/Photos
Bricks Begin Photography
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