From Old Bungalow to Modern Concrete House | Tropical Living | Open To Sky Bathroom
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Welcome to DESIGN SEED!What if a house didn’t just sit on the land but shifted, opened, and breathed with nature?
In this episode of Design Seed, we take you inside an architect-designed tropical home in Malaysia where light, air, rain, and greenery are treated as building materials. Transformed from an existing bungalow, this home is split and shifted to frame the surrounding landscape, creating open-to-sky moments, seamless indoor–outdoor living, and a calm rhythm shaped by nature.
From a dramatic powder room open to the sky, to a double-volume living space cooled by natural cross-ventilation, every detail is thoughtfully designed. Raw concrete walls reveal their imperfections, brick and timber add warmth, and a perforated façade balances privacy with openness. Even the staircase becomes a sculptural statement, guiding light deep into the heart of the home.
Upstairs, bedrooms float among greenery, connected by balconies that encourage breezes and quiet moments outdoors. In the master bathroom, a garden open to the sky invites rain, light, and stillness — turning everyday routines into a meditative experience.
Rooted in Malaysian culture yet expressed through modern architecture, this home reflects a contemporary reinterpretation of tradition, nature, and family living.
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