Kuching Apartments
Located on a 3 hectare site the planning response consists of 3 towers ranging from 8-12 levels in height, 3 lower rise buildings of 3 bedroom units and an 8 level street fronting building. Carparking is located on the ground plane, largely covered by a landscaped podium that also accommodates communal and recreational facilities for the development.
Location
Sarawak, Kuching
Client
Confidential
Status
Planning Approval
Gross Floor Area
31,000 m²
Context
The Estate is located in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, East Malaysia. It is located 5km to the north of the city centre and responds to the need for a higher density living model that also addresses market capacity and demand.
The site strategy allows the project to intentionally provide above and beyond government planning requirements. This is achieved through ample setbacks, generous landscape areas and vehicular parking over and above the planning requirements.
Concept
The orientation and the stepped form of the buildings with open spaces in between reduces visual impact and allows natural breezes and sunlight to flow through the site and into the neighbouring residential lots.
The units themselves are open, light and airy where the space planning encourages natural ventilation and access to views and natural light. Living spaces have generous openings and balconies that afford distant panoramic views.
| Local Submitting Architect | IDC Architects Sdn. Bhd. |
| Planner | Forcom Planning Consultants |
| Civil & Structural Engineer | Perunding JL Maju |
| Mechanical & Electrical Engineer | Jurutera M&E Konsult (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. |