SML - Residential building in Malaysia

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SML - Residential building in Malaysia
2008 - Residential

Malacca (Malaysia)

The project site is localized to Melaka’s city in the south-west of Malaysia’s state. All planning regulation have to follow international standards, and the building has set back towards the river is 9 meters. We should show appreciation of the state government’s effort to propagate mangrove swamp as an ecological river filtrating system within the site. Even though there is no strict stipulation of height restriction, we are limited them to 4 storeys. Parking area is situated under the hill near the residential area; there are about 60 lots. The flooding problem related to the creek behavior produces the choice to hang up the building to the top of a pale system. Considering the strong raining and the intense sun irradiation we choose a roof system in order to protect the building from the rain and from the sun rays. The different kind of copper panels create a colorful pattern. A Photovoltaic system is located on the roof. The rain water is collected in order to produce electricity by waterwheel. The housing development is a composition of three types of residential unit (60sqm, 100sqm, 140sqm); the total is 54 residential unit. Bamboo facing is used on the front facade in order to activate a natural ventilation. This façade is splitted by copper elements. The structure is made of steel with profilhaus for a good and fast assembly. Natural fibers are used for thermal and acoustic insulation.

Why S_M_L? Sustainable Modular Light / Small Medium Large