ipoh tzu chi merit house photobook

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EXTENDED HOUSE

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

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MAIN HOUSE3 - 16

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EXTENDED HOUSE

VIEW View of the front elevation of the main house from the main road.

MAIN HOUSE

4VIEW Perspective view of the main house.

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HOUSEThe main house is one of the example of vernacular archi-tecture. The fusion of western and eastern architectural ele-ments into the design creates a unique and interesting ap-pearance.

6VIEW The Picture shows the facade of the main house before Tze Chi Association repainted

it.

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HISTORICALCHANGES

Most parts of the building were conserved and re-stored after the new own-er of the house moved in. However, the colour scheme of the building has changed over the dec-ades to suit Tze Chi’s logo

8BRICKS Bricks creates rusty effect to the stairs located at the main entrance

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ARC WINDOW AIR HOLES STILTSThe semi-circular clerestory provides better ventilation and additional lighting to the interior space of the house.

Ventilation grilles and joint on the wall provide efficient ventilation, which allows good ventilation to the interior and cools down the house effectively

Stilts, also known as footings help to raise the building above ground level, which catches the wind of higher velocity.

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Embellishments create a visual interest as well as providing good ventilation and reduces glare.

ANJUNGAn ‘Anjung’, is an additional structure protruding from the ‘Serambi’ (main house), which forms another hipped roof, built at the same elevation as the main house.

EMBELLISHMENT

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INTERIORMAIN

HOUSEThe main hall, also known as the common room of the main house was once a liv-ing room area but is now a gathering space for social and charity events, as well as religious activities.

12VIEW Perspective view of the main hall. The high ceiling allows more light

to penetrate through the openings and windows. Thus, providing efficient lighting in the interior space.

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ENTRANCE The grand entrance of the main building is beautiful in its simplicity. From afar, one can even sense an inviting feeling from the front fa-cade of the building.

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STAIRCASEThe steel staircase, as a connection between the main building and extended storage space at the back house. This space exudes a rustic feel to it.

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STORAGE SPACE

STORAGE

The storage room connected to the main building. The room is semi lit and musty due to the compiling of dust.

16VIEW Perspective view of the space under the building, which is raised by

footings.

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LEVELGROUND

The space under the house is used as a stor-age area today, but was used as a working area or for rearing animals in the past.

18VIEW The house view from afar. Influenced by the Malay Kampong

House, the Gopeng Road old House blends well into the natural environment.

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BUILDINGLOCATION

The House exudes a sense of serenity and calmness with it’s cool hue color and simple architectural form.

20VIEW Surrounded by trees and greeneries, the House leaves u feeling re-

freshed.

2120VIEW Back elevation of the extended house.

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EXTENDEDHOUSE

The House was extended in the 50’s . Both external and internal walls were rendered with lime plaster prior to lime-wash painting of pale yellow color.

2322 DESIGN A glimpse of the exterior secondary building. Design in a way that reflects Ipoh’s Chinese cultural heritage.

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INTERIOREXTENDED

HOUSEThe Chinese Influenced air holes allowing faint light and shadow to be cast into the room. A light breeze sipping through leaving one feeling calm and cool.

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HOUSE

LIGHT White-washed surrounding gives a clean and light feeling.

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DOOROld door knob, as part of the vintage feel in the House.

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DOOR

WINDOW Jalousie window was one of the most popular designed glass win-dows used for homes in that era.

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TIME A reflection of the past and heritage, the geometry grilles are seen attached on all the windows..

2928HALL The main hall became the hearth of the home.

30BEDROOM

Behind closed doors, old Furniture still remain after decades. The smell and memories also lingers.

MASTER

3130ROOM An unoccupied space leaving an empty and sentimental feeling

behind. GUEST

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FURNITURESAttach cupboards and cabinets left abandoned to dust in the old building.

3332SINK Uniquely arranged light blue ceramic tiles tabletop to brighten up

the kitchen area.

34KITCHEN Kitchen area in the secondary building. Red tone floor tiles to warm

up the brightly lit kitchen.

3534CORRIDOR Semi lit corridor leading to the toilets and bedroom. Consist of natu-

ral ventilation and light.

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CENTRERECYCLE

Recycling as part of the activities in Tze Chi Soci-ety. Old folks work as vol-unteers to segregate the recyclable items. .

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CENTRERECYCLE

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KITCHENSPACED

The open spaced kitchen area is placed near to the courtyard. Charity events are often held. Hence, the open spaced kitchen is perfect for heavy preparation of food. It has ample supply of natural light and fresh air. .

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