Modern Tropical Resort Home｜Wonky Woo｜Malaysia's Extraordinary House Transformation｜Architecture

Thanks very much for the positive and supportive comments, and to Design Seed for doing such a wonderful job with the video. I am happy to answer the most common questions I notice in the comments section :- 1. LAND SIZE - 7m x 36m 2. BUILT UP AREA - 3,000 sq ft approx, on two floors which are split level 3. PLANTS HANGING OVER THE POOL - known locally as Lee Kwan Yew plants, named after SIngapore's first PM who used them extensively in Singapore's city landscape projects 4. MOSQUITOES - these are not such a problem if the house and garden (and the neighbours) are well maintained. For example my own house is on the edge of a nearby jungle reserve (Bukit Gasing) and my doors and windows are open all day long and we do not have a mossie issue. 5. LOCATION - Wonky Woo is in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Taman Seputeh, can be easily seen on Google Earth 6. ROOM UNDER THE POOL - this has been converted into the owners workshop / mancave 7. QUEEN'S PICTURE OVER WC - British people often refer to the WC as the "Throne Room", placing the picture there is not intended or taken as rude in UK, it is simply a jokey addition 8. COST OF THE RENOVATION - I dont publish renovation costs in public forum such as youtube as it is a private matter for the owners. I am happy, tho, to guide owners of how much to budget for their own projects I hope this all helps to answer the most frequent questions, thanks for your support and positive feedback. Tony Heneberry

That also stuck with me, designing from the inside out. It's more important what is felt, seen, and experienced on the inside rather than what neighbours see on the outside. Thank you for always bringing such depth to these viewings. You guys have thought me so much and I can't wait to design my first home.

Damn, this property is gorgeous. The designer is a genius. I'm amazed at how he managed to make the interior look so big and spacious. Awesome content. Please share more property designs like this.

My favorite home tour so far on Design Seed. The architect was so thoughtful utilizing light, the views and the natural slope of the house to create an oasis. Truly warm and special!

I subscribed to your posts after watching one post. The incorporation of weather elements in the important outstanding designs of comfort and longevity need to be worldwide. You say thank you for watching. I say thank you for sharing your vision. Kudos to you 👍

I've never seen some of these principles applied so well in a long terrace house where you don't have windows on 2 sides. Genius, particularly the dramatic central void with the fab inter connecting stairs plus the use of the sloping site. Also the emphasis of the budget on the interior (which is what you inhabit) rather than the exterior is the particularly clever . The clients also have quite sophisticated taste. (the art work, furniture and finishes are very well chosen and designed). The perfect blend, and a magical result.

You’ve given back life and pride to the most “ugly house” on the street. It is stunning. I can understand how you saw potential in this home. I believe there are not many terrace houses in KL with similar layout (the split level) save for one street of 40+ year old homes in Damansara Jaya. I absolutely love your home.

So nice to see a beautiful functional home, that’s not obscenely large, pretentious, yet very well planned, private, comfortable and welcoming! I want to now visit Malaysia. I’m an Australian, and it is nice to see the English, the Irish, the Malays working so well together. Australian governments have become lawless, cruel and uncaring to there people. I’m looking for change if my beautiful country does not improve..Malaysia looks peaceful and people seem very kind..well done on this project.

This is by far, the most awesome terrace house transformation.

this property is gorgeous. It's more important what is felt, seen, and experienced on the inside rather than what neighbours see on the outside.

Honestly this is my dream home. I've played and replayed this video on and on no less than 100 times.

Best terrace house transformation to-date. Despite not having a massive external change the prioritization of a functional and beautiful interior with a balance exterior, subtle touches of privacy screening and exception landscaping really does make it feel resort-like. Sets the bar high for any resort the go to from their home!

Definitely agree! I've seen too many houses with nice facades only to be disappointed with the lacking interiors.

An architect that isn’t imposing but flexible. I love it

I lived between Singapore and KL for a few years and mingled among some corporate expats. I've never seen such an exquisitely tasteful and smartly planned home in Malay. My admiration to the owners for seeing the potential of this place, on the first place, and to the architects for their vision and beautiful philosophy behind this gem.

I don't know which I love more, the couple or the home. They are beautiful!

The innovation of the homes overseas is so astoundingly beautiful. Now I wish I lived somewhere in innovation of creations.

The best thing i found and inspiring is how they have taken care of the safety in the house with black metal chain/sliding gates. Most of these kind of open living spaces design particularly in west are very much limited to UPVC Fiber-Glass doors and windows which can never be followed in Asian countries. Its difficult to blend them into beautiful space. But here they have managed it so well. Apart from that i like the touch of minimalism in the kitchen, dining area and the Staircase area.

I love the surprise you get as you enter their home. The use of space, every square foot was utelized. The architecture was amazing, how they made the house looked even more bigger with the skyline placed at the kitchen area where it’s the center of their house. I love the perspective of seeing from the inside to the outside by building the balcony where you can relax or people watch while not compromising your privacy. Maximizing the use of space by building a pool area was great idea that adds tranquility to the space.

I must have cycled past this house 100's of times when I used to live in Lengkongan Jenjarom back in the 80's. The terrace houses were brand new back then. The inside looks fantastic. Well done.