Resettlement
Housing
Project by Asian Architect in Sabah,
Malaysian Borneo.
Housing
Development
of Unique, Modest - Design Bungalows
by Architect Chin.
Location.
The site
is adjacent to
Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP)
at Menkabong, Tuaran, Sabah, in
Malaysian Borneo.
The
Project.
It
comprises the design and
construction 139 units of
comfortable, 3-bedroom, and
bungalow-style housing design,
together with the requisite
infrastructure. The project
developer is KKIP.
It is currently under
construction by 2 teams of competent
local contractors.
Project
Objectives.
To
design and construct modest, family
bungalows with a matchless
blueprint. Another focus is to plan
in a
budget-conscious way, maintaining
minimal costs. Use of Tropical
architecture and design which would
withstand extremes of Tropical
weather. It also involves the use of
a distinctive design which will
result in bungalows that provide a
comfortable, homely and family
atmosphere.
Methods
of Achieving
Objectives.
These
include the use of
quality,locally-made materials to
achieve the target for a minimal
budget. The
architect and contractors will
ensure the entire construction
process is environment-friendly.
Only a local architect, Architect
Chin, as
well as local engineers and
contractors are used. The
outstanding local design architect
has designed spacious, comfortable
bungalows using
decorative, locally-made materials.
Special
Design
Features.
These
include the use of
red brick to establish a rustic,
mellow appearance, and a sloping
roof design geared
to combat the Tropical climate, with
a large, extending roof-cover to
provide maximum shade from the sun
and rain. In addition, full use is
made of galvanized iron roof trusses
in the construction, with a general
emphasis on light-weight
construction.
Contact us at: chin178@gmail.com
www.ArchitectChin.com
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