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A brand new second business district outside central Singapore is currently under construction target for completion in year 2027.

The feature of the masterplan is the horizontal connectivity between the various landmarks in this development. This will most like be a common development feature in a city like Singapore where land is scarce and people have no choice but to live in high rise buildings. The horizontal link bridges not only help moving people within the development but also double up as communal spaces in the sky. Residents don't have to go all the way down to the ground to do their exercise or catch up with friends.

Celcom HQ by Hijjas Kasturi Architects

Hijjas Kasturi Architects has designed some of the most iconic buildings throughout Malaysia. The Celcom HQ is no exception. Located in Petaling Jaya, the building's futuristic appearance makes it almost impossible to be missed when you are around the area.

The meticulously crafted folding facade is not only beautiful but environmentally friendly as well. It is designed to reduce heat absorption and therefore reduce the energy load of the building significantly.

Petalz Residences

A Malaysian Green Building Index certified apartment building, Petalz Residences on Old Klang Road is not only a meticulously designed architecture but an energy efficient one at that.

The common theme is to marry up high rise living with nature in creating a harmonious eco system.

The building stands out in this otherwise typical Malaysian suburb.

Two towers surround a communal rooftop facilities.

A flower inspired canopy connects the buildings.

Beautifully designed facade treatment breaks up the otherwise bulky buiding.

Low Cost Buildings Can Be Beautiful Too

The idea behind Tamarind Suites by Ken Wong Architect is to break-away from the typical norm of small and compact units. The building is crafted with flexibility and functionality in mind. The communal facilities are designed to allow the occupants to be surrounded by nature. This design approach is to enhance living experience of its residents.

The building is expressed as a series of distinct blocks, layered in front of one another to give depth and dynamism to the development. A variety of unit types (studios and lofts) are skilfully woven together, to create a façade that is animated and porous. Light penetrates the building and garden spaces provide a notable connection to nature. A deep and sculpted façade casts shade on the building, reducing solar gain.

 

This building reminds us of the architecture of Le Corbusier which celebrates the dominant forms of architecture. It is proud of its materiality in the sense that the concrete walls are all exposed, there is no need for cosmetic treatment of paint which is the more common practice. This building shows that good architecture can be constructed with simple construction materials, that architecture should be true to its core identity.

由 Ken Wong Architect 设计的 Tamarind Suites 背后的设计理念是打破廉价公寓的典型规范。这座建筑的设计充分考虑了灵活性和功能性。设计让居住者被大自然包围, 于是提升居民的生活素质和体验。

光线穿透建筑，花园空间提供了与自然的显着联系。深邃的雕刻立面为建筑物投下阴影，减少了阳光的吸收。

这座建筑让我们想起了勒·柯布西耶 (Le Corbusier) 的建筑。混凝土墙完全暴露，它以其物质性而自豪，不需要再涂油漆进行装饰处理。这座建筑表明，好的建筑可以用简单的材料建造，建筑应该忠于其核心本质。