This reimagined Malaysian terrace house pays ode to Penang shophouses

By WONG LI ZA

Design
Sunday, 25 Apr 2021
10:00 AM MYT

A view of the Louvre House from the rooftop, looking over the courtyard and frangipani tree. Photos: One Earth

With features that include a rooftop garden, indoor fish pond, sliding roof and a courtyard, the house could have the makings of a mini resort.

Louvres dominate the design of the front and back facades, casting neat shadows across the house and letting in air and sunlight amidst the tropical heat.

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~~RM13.90/month~~
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

~~RM12.33/month~~
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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A peek into the Lourve House

A view of the Louvre House from the rooftop, looking over the courtyard and frangipani tree. Photos: One Earth

A large part of the interior features terrazzo finishing.

The view from the rooftop, overlooking the courtyard and frangipani tree.

The view of the triple-storey Louvre House from the stairs leading to the rooftop garden.

Louvres help block out the sun as well as give privacy to the house.

The Louvre House's courtyard adds an outdoor touch to the ambience.

The main door leading into the Louvre House.

The pond creates a sense of calm while having movement of water within the house.

Louvres made from recycled wood dominate the design of the front (pic) and back facades of the Louvre House, located in Sri Hartamas, KL.

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This reimagined Malaysian terrace house pays ode to Penang shophouses

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

Annual Plan

1 month

A peek into the Lourve House

A view of the Louvre House from the rooftop, looking over the courtyard and frangipani tree. Photos: One Earth

A large part of the interior features terrazzo finishing.

The view from the rooftop, overlooking the courtyard and frangipani tree.

The view of the triple-storey Louvre House from the stairs leading to the rooftop garden.

Louvres help block out the sun as well as give privacy to the house.

The Louvre House's courtyard adds an outdoor touch to the ambience.

The main door leading into the Louvre House.

The pond creates a sense of calm while having movement of water within the house.

Louvres made from recycled wood dominate the design of the front (pic) and back facades of the Louvre House, located in Sri Hartamas, KL.

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This reimagined Malaysian terrace house pays ode to Penang shophouses

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

Annual Plan

1 month

A peek into the Lourve House

A view of the Louvre House from the rooftop, looking over the courtyard and frangipani tree. Photos: One Earth

A large part of the interior features terrazzo finishing.

The view from the rooftop, overlooking the courtyard and frangipani tree.

The view of the triple-storey Louvre House from the stairs leading to the rooftop garden.

Louvres help block out the sun as well as give privacy to the house.

The Louvre House's courtyard adds an outdoor touch to the ambience.

The main door leading into the Louvre House.

The pond creates a sense of calm while having movement of water within the house.

Louvres made from recycled wood dominate the design of the front (pic) and back facades of the Louvre House, located in Sri Hartamas, KL.

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