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To build their dream house, many homeowners might have the misconception that they need to completely destroy the original structure of an old house. Why not find ideas to improve on the existing structure instead?
My name is Alex Lee and I am from Design Seed. On today’s episode, we are showcasing a terrace house which kept its original structure but redefined its living spaces with a unique pavilion extension.
Nestled in Bangsar, with a stunning city setting, we discovered a house with a fascinating extension of a curious round structure.
But we could never have imagined the architectural innovation inside it. This is a home where you can gaze not only at the city skyline but also at different views created by an architect’s imaginative structural design.
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24 Comments
Happy Malaysia Day Alex and all
Mosquitoes, sparrows, crows
Kudos to the designer for having the courage to try a new approach to architecture. The detailing throughout the house is superb—very thoughtful. However, I’ve started to question the practicality of the openings in the living room. In the context of Malaysia, with its super windy heavy rains, it seems inevitable that issues could arise.
Although the designer emphasized the practicality of the design, water leakage or seepage could still occur over time—into the ceiling and the walls below. I can't imagine the damage if water gets in and affects the carpets, sofa, TV, AC, etc. Moreover, the large, heavy-moving hinge mechanism is bound to break down eventually unless it’s maintained regularly.
That said, it’s still a really cool idea.
It's an art. 👍
Brilliant design! Kudos to them for exploring outside the standard norm. I love the curved wall
Any tips on how the owner clean & maintain the dome roof? We might get to learn a thing or 2 from this
Superb . A feast for the soul. The kind of house that heals a person. If there r probs with open sky as some have said then one can easily incorporate collasible ceilings or stretch ceilings . The kind that we have for open cars garages . U get in lovely skylike and clear retarctable ceilings . No way. I 'd just add that as a feature in case needed. Else the way this house is designed is perfect. A designer's dream. 👌
A retd interior designer from Mumbai
Alex, Please find a better costume designer. Your Hairstyle and outfit literally sucks…
For design ok..for stay i dont feel cozy..bet it has echoes when talking
Sudden rain. Hello? 😵
Its like opening new kimball ketchup lid
Imagine if this house was built on the hills in South Island New Zealand. The views when the sky dome opens up.
Here are the timestamps guys😊
1:58 Client's brief
2:23 Layout changes
3:30 Living room
4:36 Inspiration
6:31 Open dining and kitchen
8:40 Changes to the staircase
9:32 First floor
10:31 Open roof viewing deck
11:14 Master bedroom
12:11 Closing
There is no rain in Malaysia?
the house looks unfinished ????
What a great plot to make your dreams come true.
Like the design especially the opening roof. A little too clinical for me but each to their own.
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Always loved watching these videos and enjoyed them as i loved architecture and design but finally gave up that dream without even starting it because of hardships, but watching Design Seed will help it live in my heart. Thank you for these amazing videos.
Love the living room ❤ 3:30
amazing design, excelent use of the space.
Any context-sensitive designer would NEVER design a house in all-white. A full-white colour scheme may look stunning when the house is still new but within a matter of few years, the exteriors especially the ledges around the house will start to be covered in fungi given our climate. Also, white colour is super susceptible to discolouration and aging regardless of how good the paint or material you pay for. The owner will start to see his ceiling fans and air-con indoor units turn yellow sooner than the interior walls within a couple of years and because the house is predominantly in white, any parts that change colour will make the entire house very unpleasant to the eyes. This is not sour comment, but a piece of advice based on facts and experience from someone having made the same mistake before. Unless the owner does not mind to keep pumping in $$$ to maintain it…
Please allow me to share some of my comments as an amateur armchair architect. No offence to DS or the featured architect.
For me, this overly open concept looks good but is not practical as it will see a lot of dust and requires constant cleaning.
Those massive C doors with the control sticks are damn ugly. it may be more acceptable if they are motorized but they are still ugly.
I like rooftop deck idea a lot but this one needs more fencing in case some kid or senior person climbs up and then slips and play superman.
That single panel window above the wardrobe to let the light looks very odd, again I would improve it by using a 3 panel window to let more light in.
Wider staircase at the bottom – pretty useless if you think in terms of practicality. Build some hidden storage instead.
Beautiful house
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