Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4376 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Ceavs Chua
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Benima, Meir, Nippon Paint, Trimble Navigation
  • Architect In Charge: Fabian Tan Architects
  • City: Kuala Lumpur
  • Country: Malaysia
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Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Sofa, Table
© Ceavs Chua

Text description provided by the architects. Makio House is a corner lot unit located in a guarded neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur. The client wanted a minimalistic and comfortable home to suit his family and personality. The concept was derived from the original space--to embrace the light and views, then heighten spatial experience through materiality.

Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table, Windows
© Ceavs Chua
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Ground Floor Plan
Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Living Room, Sofa, Windows
© Ceavs Chua

The idea was to unify the original architecture elements in the house through the wrapping of solid timber panels to connect the stair to the first-floor mezzanine. The prominently positioned stairway, curated as a centerpiece of the house. The continuity of the material was carried through to the upper mezzanine with an addition of a galleria that extends the existing floor plate to wrap around the periphery of the double volume living spaces. This space serves as a walkway with shelves, windows and storage. At the end nook, lies a daybed/study area that floats close in view of the treetops. The garden was transformed into a rock sculptured garden that provided a calm refuge.

Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Stairs
© Ceavs Chua

The master bedroom was enlarged at the expense of another existing bedroom to form an open space concept. The interior walls here were intentionally built below ceiling height to allow the light to diffuse throughout entire the room. This bright atmosphere amplifies the expansion perception of the space. The kid’s bedroom was re-imagined as a hide and seek play of levels --- a 3-tiered bunk bed with a pull out bed and an alcove to peek out into the neighborhood through an existing clerestory window.

Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Stairs, Handrail
© Ceavs Chua
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Section 02
Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Ceavs Chua

A steel stairway was added in the light-well leading up to the roof level. Here, a platform is raised over the roof and acts as a viewing deck to emulate an outdoor living room overlooking the city skyline. Overall, echoes of maple, marble and white inter-played with the existing elements and nature to offer an environment of balance and serenity.

Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Ceavs Chua

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Address:Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Cite: "Makio House / Fabian Tan Architect" 25 Aug 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/946324/makio-house-fabian-tan-architect> ISSN 0719-8884

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