Malaysia's Extraordinary Terrace House Transformation｜Sleepers House｜Architecture｜House Tour

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There are more and more homes being built each day, more and more renovations and constructions are being carried out to uplift the quality of living that suit today’s modern lifestyle.
But are there more trees being planted? What happens to all these old furniture’s that are being discarded from these renovating homes?
In today's episode, we will be featuring a terrace house transformation that revolves around the principles and practice of recycling and giving a rebirth purpose to materials that could be restored and reuse.
The Sleepers House is choreographed around plenty of recycled wood which was gathered along the way by owner and designer, Richard Tan.
The architecture is subtle, nothing too extravagant or loud that diminishes the neighborhood. Basic grids and lines that compliments the arrays of sleeper woods.
The story of the Sleepers House needs no introduction, the empowering impact of its presence, floods the entire interior making it the focal identity to this architecture.
The practice of the designers from One Earth has inspired me to join this movement in creating an awareness of upcycling.
So fellow viewers, home owners, designers and architects, let us practice by designing with a heart for a better tomorrow.
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[@nurhus9333]

The aesthetics of this house is on another level. The pond and recyclable woods are definitely my favourite point of this house.

[@mindtwister1984]

The application of the sleepers is extraordinary. Kudos for the owner for bring back to life this old gem that could can be appreciated every step and way. The Balau log is a masterpiece in its full glory and purpose. And I like the raw exposed red bricks in the toilet, gives it a natural raw and unfinished look that tells you that we don't always need to fully cover up all the wall elements.

[@maman89]

Wow having rain fall inside the house is next level. No need for 10 hours rain mood video playing on the background. Corious how the whole thing works during a thunder strom.

[@HuiChyr]

I love all these terrace houses transformation stories. Because majority of Malaysian houses are terraces, it is good to see the possibilities.

[@AKhan.28]

The terrace house transformations on this channel are just insane. Good job guys keep it up! Wish there were more frequent uploads

[@Mr.EnteSBY]

More amazing at the rainfall in the house! 😍

[@sunnykhoo7753]

Absolutely stunning. Incorporating recycled materials into modern design is ultra rare, and it the entire concept blends exceptionally well. May not be a choice for everyone but definitely a yes from me.

[@vincapas]

So far this is one of the best house I've ever seen here in KZbin. Such an amazing architectural and interior design.

[@nineaqua]

The house designs keep getting better and better with each video. We have indeed architects and designers that make houses from the heart and suits our tropical climate. And with very good tastes. Bravo to the owner/designer.

[@howrupal]

I can just sit by the water for hours. The entire house gives me peace. Thanks for featuring this beautiful home.🥰

[@rajeevsaha5908]

best so far

[@Zactroller]

this house has so much character, and every single element/design has a story to tell

[@shonabeggs4640]

Designer had such magnificent vision. He saw every aspect of where and when light would hit each area. Absolutely amazing. I love the mix of old wood and concrete. Not my style of house but I appreciate the architectural mastery of each and every inch. One part I would enjoy very much would be to lie on the indoor bridge feeling and hearing the raindrops. Wonderful, thank you.

[@ddoug9504]

So great design. Very unique… the recycling implementation is encouraging. Fantastic.🎉😊

[@cocozy852]

so inspiring me. as an architecture student I learned that this project tell us how to develop recycled materials in many parts of the house. The middle section (pond, void, skylight, and tree) is the core of this house. I can feel the comfort just looking from owner's interaction or just passing that area.

[@Startupsandsushi]

The koi pond in the middle of the home is 🐟 💯

[@ifirexx5673]

It's a wonderful house, both aesthetically and ecologically. I have often wondered in a tropical climate like Malaysia, how would a thunderstorm affect the open air-well concept? Will it allow the residents to walk sheltered from the heavy rain floor to floor, or would it be expected to get a little wet along the way? Or would the air-well itself be in such a unique situation due to it's positioning that it is away from blistering wind in a thunderstorm, that rain just falls straight? Would love to hear the insights from the architect or Design Seed. Thanks!!

[@designunlimited6215]

I would love to know also. I've lived in S.E. Asia and can't imagine a hole in the roof during the wet season. Is there a sliding roof to close it up during a heavy storm? And what about mosquitoes? I absolutely love the design and applaud the reuse of old timber 👏👏👏 ... but that open airwell has me wanting to know more.

[@yenchu1237]

@@designunlimited6215 I lived in two houses with courtyard when I was young. This was a common design in the seventies. The area surrounding the courtyard will be wet from the rain. There is no sliding roof to cover it up. Both courtyard were used as a washing area (for handwashing clothes etc) and situated between hall and kitchen. I used to sit on the staircase beside the courtyard and watched the rain (not possible during strong wind + rain). The kitchen floor were cement and my mum would mop it dry after the rain. There were no protection against mosquitoes. I heard Pontianak's wailing from the trees outside the courtyard once. Recently, I viewed a few houses with courtyard and there are windows surrounding it; there was one house with a retractable sunroof. I'd opt for a sky window to let in the light. Much as I love the seamless outdoor/indoor concept, I'd opt for a well ventilated house with insect screen to keep the inside insects free.

[@lsamoa]

I'm wondering the same thing, especially given that the staircase is located in that open area and is the only access to the other floors

[@zuritazahri]

I live in the Klang Valley in which we get rain almost daily, most days are heavy rain fall. Even when it rains and windy, I can keep my windows slightly open from my 22nd floor condominium and the rain falls straight down, and I do not have any awning over the windows. So I believe this design will work and it is the closest to what my ideal home would be.

[@lsamoa]

@@zuritazahri There's significant difference between just leaving your windows slightly open during a storm, and having fwhole sections of the house that are fully open air though, especially if one of these is the only access you have to the top floor...

[@jyothikumart]

This channel is one of the latest find and I'm actually impressed by your videos. Informative and enjoyable

[@lynnlee4822]

This house is by far the most humble in terms of materials used but yet very charming.

[@marymccluer1630]

Upcycled, energy-wise, very livable and absolutely beautiful!

[@anaideitak6178]

This one definitely my number one favorite house. Yucatán Mexico, here we come with this beautiful house. I would like to mix some things from this house and some from the black on black house too. Both are beautiful and well arranged.

[@ronaldmarianocaadan6768]

I'm always in awe to your video presentation.. Malaysian house design is truly amazing and astonishing..💞 I LOVE IT!

[@TheKaniamania]

It doesn't quite industrial and masculine, I love it. And those wood planks make the house looks better and beautiful. That makes me want to collect railway woods

[@artusong7198]

love the center courtyard space that bring life io the interior that further enhance with recycling railway slippers.. natural & brilliant !!!

[@honeefifi4590]

This house is making the heart so warm and comfortable

[@tofujiji]

The best house I have seen so faaar! Simple and sustainablee

[@bwenyin8333]

like the kitchen and the use of the sleepers as art decor. So far amongst the designs with an open air well for terrace house this stood out as one of my favs. Some questions: a) Apart from the sleepers what other recycled materials were used? b) Besides energy conservation with the x ventilation, does the house practice any sustainable acts ie. rain water harvesting? c) Lastly my fav question is the management of mozzies..

[@crescenciangache8372]

This is a masterpiece of architecture and interior design. An eco- friendly contemporary home at its best

[@mikaellaperea8751]

always amazed and inspired by your featured houses! hope to have one somedayyyyyy. Love lots from the Philippines 🥰🥰🥰

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Feels like your are in the countryside with all the recycles wood on your feet yet modern design all around, bringing both feelings together harmoniously.

[@educationcare2985]

Beautiful. Love to see more of minimalism and earth friendly products. Stunning.

[@JonC4296]

Wow! Brilliant use of recycle wood throughout the house.

[@jennywong9848]

A very unique design ! Love the way they brought in lots of natural elements into the house making it looks ‘soothing and calm’… the blending of different materials used in this house is ‘just nice’ and well balanced.

[@DilipMutum]

Another amazing terrace house transformation.

[@ellashy6539]

Because of the uniqueness of the designer collection wood it is truly the most unique designs and it's hard for anyone to copy truly beautiful ❤️ I just love the centre pond

[@helenburghardt3560]

Love…love this house!

[@spencercharels4121]

This is the absolute best channel discussing home designs

[@leneekay1]

Kudos to the owners!! Richard Tan himself. 👍👍 More home owners, designers, architects, should adopt this. In today's world of shortage in natural materials, it's so essential for us to look into upcycling. Love the vintage car by the way.

[@iMCOCOarmy]

I absolutely love this place, I love Malaysia and if I ever end up there I would want a house like this :)

[@ingusch3783]

Lol nice profile pic - I genuinely was confused as to why there was a comment of mine here when I'm just watching the video now 😅

[@modernlife1265]

transformation is unbelievable...Fantastic work and thumbs up to the team..

[@rehif]

It's amazing experience since I joined your journey here. Would suggest to share some house plans with people. You'll be amazed to people reaction. Give free advise to people help them design.

[@bornfree3531]

A house fit for the soul...amazing

[@christineng8489]

Beautiful house with great ideas and beautiful interior 👍

[@WalterblackNugget]

This look pretty sick and nice!

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Wow, this is an amazing transformation.

[@icezabatsu]

This house is aesthetically very pleasing --- clearly one of the most beautiful modern + recycled wood houses I have seen. Though, I can't help but wonder how well the open roof cope with monsoon, heavy storm or just rain during rainy season in general. And with all those metal elements in the house near the open roof, rust will be everywhere after some years, won't it? I hope the open roof comes equipped with mosquito net otherwise the tenants will surely catch Dengue fever. Lol

[@WhitePolarBear22]

Omg! really thanks for this clip. So awesome! The designer is great. And Design seed presented this house in the perfect sequence.

[@brodaniel5345]

Exceptional place. Almost a sacred space....

[@aljeffrano7672]

Wow I love this design..

[@congeepoptart9536]

I like the stairs a lot

[@leekokchoy7255]

Really stunning piece of living art.

[@kaydesign]

Amazing design! Also compliments for the camerawork, calm and clear. Thanks!

[@masazizul1210]

I can feel the calmness. Being fresh. Hope one day i can have this kind of house. I respect that Chinese cosmology 'wu xing' in this house.

[@raymondchoo351]

Awesome design, love the incorporation of sustainable materials into the whole design concept.

[@wingkeongsiew2296]

This is fantastic work. Great work Richard

[@jhonvergellontao967]

I really love how every part of the house convey a story ❤

[@stevendornbusch9240]

That 8 meter log, repurposed from the old bridge is rich in history. Contemplate for a moment all that used it (and its twin). Simultaneously, this old timber lives up to the century old modernist ideal of spacial planes, unifying outside & inside. Seamless. Sturdy. Useful. The plan reveals Richard Tan's more sustainable approach to design and redesign sacrifices nothing in user comfort.

[@jameslo1991]

He is the Black on Black house owner as well wow!

[@MazlinMalek]

Brilliant! One of a kind!

[@eL-yg8xv]

this is definitely part of what i want LOOK AT THE COURTYARD!!

[@geneng1351]

Well done, Richard. Very tasteful.

[@gt8509]

Truly inspiring

[@sunnyday0206]

I can’t describe how adorable the dog is 🤩

[@jnac8857]

It is always a joy watching your videos and learn from the best. Thanks as always.

[@emmanconcepcion6830]

Its like black on black and lourve combined! 🥰

[@matamin8602]

Simply amazing! Loving every aspect of this house 🥰

[@harshanagunarathne9723]

It’s amazing design. Nicely managed spaces

[@AbdulHamid-pi9kp]

Not ordinary wood... Speechless

[@suzimpeters]

I support your vision.

[@ecosala4702]

What an inspiring space! Well done! Kudos to the Design Seed team for the well thought of video!

[@freelancerkh8080]

it's a wonderful house i have ever seen. Absolutely Beautiful of Open Concept and used materials.

[@alebaobao]

The itself fits my personality perfectly. Gotta be a great inspiration for my future house.

[@reMARKably_me]

- amazing house! and they found a perfect occupier - beautiful use of sleepers and wood from the bridge but prefer to use term repurposed wood than recycled, because the preservation of original state rather than being processed for other use - will the ground floor get really wet during heavy downpour with the open-to-air airwell? - black sanitary fittings should have been better match with the house - the acrylic inset at the window slit likely an afterthought but well it doesn't look that bad - would think a slim metal display shelf works better than the current glass one

[@tuanngominh86]

Your channel is so inspring to me. I had great time watching your episodes. Thanks a lot & keep making such amazing quality journey.

[@cbk222]

you are a genius Alex!!!!!

[@jbwilliams1564]

Epic. I’ve been looking around a lot for people using large beams in this way. I’ve spent a lot of time considering costs. The half cut on the sleepers looks so good. I don’t know if I could find a mill near me willing to take on the job.

[@AnitaTari-i4p]

beautiful layout loved it ❤❤❤ can you please share floor plan ? thank you

[@HCL882]

U guys r awesome. Using recycled stuff😊

[@DavidKings31]

superb design, really hope my next house can design by you.

[@egyptian_thoth]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@caroefron9424]

So so so Beautiful❤️ really inspiring

[@raykenley]

Love it ! Love it ! Love it ！！！

[@tinale220]

Cute dog. Of course, the house is lovely.

[@yapjohn4196]

What an amazing design!

[@faizalbasirudin]

Lovely home it is. Kudos to the architect and design seed for designing and covering this home. I would really appreciate if design seed can have more videos featuring interviews with architects on terrace house renovations because i would love to know their perspective on having a rooftop swimming pool build on the third floor of a double storey terrace house renovation. Tq design seed fro bringing more great content especially on terrace house reno across the country!

[@Theophilus388]

I love this house!!!

[@nicollesingian5234]

Wowwwwwww..... I love the designnnnn.... I can own one of that someday😍😍😍

[@aerialviewchannel146]

Mind blowing!!!!

[@shardadevi879]

Amazing place very pieceful,this house they have a historisch, living art of architecture thz

[@peterwg725]

Liked it.

[@dannyking2464]

Wow 。 very impressive . Same like move a flat inside house .

[@ModernARQ]

So beautiful!

[@jeenayo363]

Beautiful. 💜

[@skc1636]

Nice house

[@rexexpresshappycooking2510]

LOVE IT 💗💗💗

[@daudtuah708]

amazing house

[@georgeyusunjr.1575]

Beautiful ❤

[@mayeeloog]

很有工匠精神，每當看到土豪屋主把天井封起來，我就搖頭。

[@kindashin]

SICK!

[@mary-annnstednielsen5300]

Unfortunately You can’t recycle train wood in my country. They are treated with a toxid oil😨 I love your house, and is stunned about all the beautiful🙏🏻 Hi from Denmark 🇩🇰