: : A T S A A R C H I T E C T S : : Architecture+Planning+Interiors+PMC

home

> monograph 2000 - 2005

Back to Folio & Monograph Menu

2000 - 2005
ATSA Architects Selected Works

RESIDENTIAL

BARGAS ZAKARIAH GOPENG, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Overall master plan	Original location of Bargas Zakariah
Back elevation	Upper living area
Front elevation	Ground level
Front view of the restored house	Side elevation
The road widening project of a busy trunk road leading to the city of Ipoh had lead to the restoration of this 80 year old traditional Perak Malay House. As the federal government proceeded with the plan, this historical house would have to be demolished as the front portion of the house would be too close to the road. Fortunately, the 80 years old house is sited on a 10 acre Durian orchard and that the house could be easily moved to an area within the site.
View of Serambi	View at the dining area	View of Serambi front
View of the day chair at Serambi	View of study at Serambi	View of living roomand the Serambi
View from the approach road	Front and side view	View of the walkways
Side view of the house	View study table	Perspective view of front Serambi

BARGAS ZAKARIAH, GUEST HOUSE GOPENG, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Stage 2 of the restoration project is to preserve the original site of the historical house, consisting of the original site and foundation, the kitchen building and the original brick staircase. In order to be able to use and preserve the site, a guest room is added connected to the refurbishment kitchen area. The remaining site is recoved with pebbles and turned into a memorial garden. The entire front and sides of the site is fenced using timber for privacy and security. A simple roof form was used to expressed the light weight form of this tropical house.		Plan of the Guest House
Master plan	Original proposal of the pebbled garden	Original proposal of the pebbled garden
Original proposal of the pebbled garden	3D overhead view of the Guest House	Elevation treatment
View of the back fence facing the orchard	View from outside the Guest House	View of the original staircase and brick fence
Planters chair at the living area	Front view of the Guest House from the pebbled garden	View of the original window at kitchen
View from the top of the external staircase	View of the water collection through	View through the window of the pebbled garden

BARGAS ZAKARIAH, ANNEX BUILDING GOPENG, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Design Approach
An annex is planned which is to be built behind the Bargas Zakariah historical house facing a small stream. It is designed as modern interpretation of a Perak Malay House following the original concept of elevated living areas for cooling and protection. The house will also incorporate modern amenities and be used as a retreat. The house structure is to be built entirely of steel and metal cladding.

Master and site plan

Side view

View of Annex-Modern interpetition of Perak Malay house


Floor plans

Left elevation

Right elevation

View across the existing stream of the Annex and historical house

LOOK-OUT TOWER GOPENG, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Summary All of the three buildings at Bargas Zakariah estate are located on a 10 acres Durian fruit orchard. Durian fruit in Malaysia is a prized commodity. During the durian fruit season, the fruit from these durians’ trees will fall to the ground and must be guarded; otherwise, it will be taken by others.
Front and rear elevation	Right elevation	Left elevation
A look out tower is designed for the purpose and located at the edge of the bridge crossing the stream that cuts through the orchard. A covered timber platform is elevated approximately 10 feet above the ground for a person to sit and be sheltered while waiting for the durian to fall. A simple roof form; similar in shape of the Guest House is used to express the lookout tower as an identifiable structure.
Top view of the observation tower	View from below	View at the edge of the Annex

NO 26, JALAN PAKAT, TAMAN TAR AMPANG, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Background Information A complete renovation of a single storey house designed in the late 60’s located in Ampang, Selangor. Approximately 80% of the house was demolished to make away for a new 1½ storey bungalow. Design Approach The new design of the house follows the concept of a Tropical Lifestyle Resort House complete with swimming pool lush landscape and Koi ponds. To follow through with the theme, a vernacular terra cotta roof form is used for this tropical resort house. The house is designed to fit tropical living with the integration of outdoor and indoor living spaces. Large covered outdoor terrace opens up to the living and dining area to being the outdoors into the house.
Site and ground floor plan	First floor plan	Front elevation
Side elevation		Master bathroom view
View at front entrance	View at verandah way	View at Lotus pond
View at the swimming pool

BUNGALOW DESIGN TAMAN EQUINE, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

Design Approach
A tropical modern signature bungalow design on a 4,000 sq ft plot of land. Due to site limitation, the house is designed to be a modest 3 storey bungalow with a roof top garden.

This 6 room bungalow is designed suite a modern tropical lifestyle living complete with courtyard, pool, terraces and an open bathroom concept.

Metal louvers are used as sun shading devices and screen to prevent direct view into the living areas from the road. Behind these screens are large openings for light and ventilation into the living areas.

Top overall view

Top view-Roof top garden

View from below

View at entrance:Metal Louvres are used for sun and visual shading