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Kemaris House / DRTAN LM Architect

Anna Dumitru — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Kemaris House is nestled in the residential suburb of Kuala Lumpur's Bangsar neighborhood. Commissioned to embody the essence of minimalism while ensuring functionality for a modern family, this Northeast-facing abode ingeniously integrates elements to address the split-level site and combat the relentless tropical sun. Drawing inspiration from the region's climatic challenges, the design harmoniously incorporates brise-soleil louvers and indigenous landscaping to temper the harsh sunlight. Honest materials, celebrated for their intrinsic colors and textures, lend the structure an authentic allure, seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings.

House No.16 / DRTAN LM Architect

Hana Abdel — Thu, 05 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

House No.16 is located in Damansara Heights, a leafy residential suburb in Kuala Lumpur. The client is a young couple and their lovely pets. They had acquired an old 1970s bungalow that had been vacant for some time. The brief was to refurbish and add new living spaces to accommodate their needs

Marina Park Pavilion / DRTAN LM Architect

Hana Abdel — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The Marina Park Pavilion located in Puteri Harbour, Johor was designed as a modernist rectangular “jewel box” to showcase the quality of living spaces within the new master-planned urbanist city. The two shorter ends of the box are colossal billboards for outdoor movies and projection showcasing the development content to be appreciated from both within or from the pleasure of the surrounding lawns.

House No. 47 / DRTAN LM Architect

Hana Abdel — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 23:00:00 +0000

House No. 47 is located in an established leafy suburb of Kuala Lumpur. The brief was to design a modern tropical house for a two generation family who treasure togetherness, privacy, security and ease of maintenance above anything else. The “C” shaped floor plan incorporated a covered but well ventilated central courtyard with sliding glass walls that enabled the residents to use the private courtyard space throughout the day and night, and in any weather condition.

The Wood Box House / DRTAN LM Architect

Hana Abdel — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The Wood Box is nestled in the Mansions, an exclusive gated community in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. The property is located on a hilltop with commanding city views over a forest of trees. The brief was to design a very special interior for a three generational family.

NOMAPS / DRTAN LM Architect

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Nomaps is a flash-packer hostel re-crafted from an old double storey pre-war shop-house situated in the heart of Malacca’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Clay Roof House / DRTAN LM Architect

Florencia Mena — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:00:00 +0000

The House is located on a small lot in the older suburbs of Petaling Jaya. The owners had purchased an old dilapidated house and wanted to rebuild a new family home. Upon inspection it was discovered that the old house had good quality Indian clay roof tiles that were still robust. And as the property faced west, the clay roof tiles offered a good solution to vertically screen the façade from the morning and afternoon sun.

8D House / DRTAN LM Architect

Florencia Mena — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:00:00 +0000

8D House is located on a hillside in the affluent suburb of Bukit Damansara with views of KLCC Twin Towers. The surrounding neighbourhood is fully developed with generally large vernacular 2 to 3 storey bungalows. The brief required a house for a two generational family with resort facilities and also green sustainable features

23 Terrace / DRTAN LM Architect

Karen Valenzuela — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:00:28 +0000

Situated in the upper middle class suburban of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail that was developed in the 70’s, 23 Terrace is a new double-storey terrace house reconfigured in place of its single-storey predecessor. During day, the façade is a typical contemporary terrace house with large openings, glass balustrade and minimalist security door grille and gate. At dusk, the house transforms into a lantern, casting surrealistic shadows on the cement rendered porch.

House N18 / DRTAN LM Architect

Jonathan Alarcón — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000

No. 18 is a three-storey green residence located in the suburb of Sunway Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The site slopes up gradually from the street towards the rear, meeting the foot of an abrupt reinforced incline that marks the start of the nature reserve behind. The brief called for a sustainable green home for a large family with generous open living spaces to entertain guests and private rooms customised to each family member’s requirements.