Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this inspiring single family house was designed in 2018 by DCA: Design Collective Architects.

Description
The project is built over 2 plots of land located in the affluent and matured residential enclave of Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur. The average residential plot in the area has a lot size of 600m2 with a standard double-storey house built in the 1980s. The houses were of a small built up and generic.
Over the years, many homes were sold, demolished and rebuilt to reflect the current needs. Houses with more rooms were built to accommodate larger family units of multiple generations. Standards of living were higher with the increased in property value. Local guidelines also provided for the increase in storey height, density and size of homes. These conditions encouraged an extended period of transition to the surrounding site. The context were still in a state of flux with neighbouring homes putting up ?for sale? signs and some having just been transacted and new houses are being planned.
The approach for the design of C-House took all these into consideration and attempted to address the future context of its surrounding of what would be.
Design Brief
The young couple bought the 2 plots of land with the intention to build their home for their growing family. The house is to cater for their long term needs and is to have sufficient space and flexibility.
A detailed and extensive design brief was discussed which i...