The selected houses are a good cross section of styles and sizes in different locations. Megan and Chuan's renovated timber house is in the centre of Kuching, while CheeWee's bungalow in the Padawan Highlands, Mike Boon's tiny house for his friend is in sharp contrast to Sam Lau's cluster of family villas designed with Andra Matin. William Khoo's Borneo Mansion in fair-faced concrete recently won a Silver Medal at the PAM Awards - one in a series of courtyard houses which will be featured in the book. Mingi's nestled house is 2 blocks linked around a courtyard, while Arlene Chew's Keranji House is a series of pavilions laid out in a mature garden with trees. Richard and Dona's house for their 4 sons was selected after I sent Robert photos and sketches of the house.
I also sent him photos of The Ramp House, which he agreed to publish. I underestimated the amount of pleasure and pride the owner derive from this inclusion - a reminder to constantly record our work.
The book is scheduled to be launched during DATUMKL next year.
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