Project Book-Retreat House

2012

PROJECT BOOK 2

PAM Gold Award 2012 Retreat House at Janda Baik.Pahang

AsSaffa Design Practice

since 1993

built in the year 2000 for a passionate client by passionate architects and passionate timber craftsmen and realization of its beauty , recognition 12 years after.

acknowledgement special thank to : A. the client 1.Mohd Zamhuri Amin 2.Azhar Karim (arwah) 3.Mohd Rodzman

4.Yasir Fuad 5.Yusop Kamaluddin

photographer: Kamarul shahrin Hadi Mahmud Ar. Kamarul bahrin

the firm The firm was established in 1993,fronted by Ar.Kamarul Bahrin and Mohd Zamhuri Amin.

To date the firm has won 4 awards from the Malaysian Instituite of Architects (PAM).From the early start of the practice, the firm directions has been towards developing passive approach in designs to integrate the external environment within the building. Integrating climatic issues and user requirement in the design is evident in the design philosophy of the firm. The built forms will integrates or fit-in into the site context and be part of it.

This passionate approach has created an ambience within and with a ‘sense of genius loci’.

the award PAM Architecture Award •

1997

Resort & Safaris, Terengganu

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2004

Highway Laybys at Senawang, Pedas Linggi & Tangkak NB/SB

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2010

Marina Satelite Office,Puteri Harbour.Nusajaya

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2012(Gold)

A Retreat House , Janda Baik . Pahang.

a private sanctuary A RETREAT HOUSE AT JANDA BAIK ON LOT 8583 PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR .

hand-made 'singgora' clay tiles

The retreat house (370 sq.metres) is sited on a 20 acres of land at Kampong Janda Baik .A leisure drive of 40 minutes from the city will bring you to the site located in lush greenery of undulating scenic hill.

It is intended to be used as a family retreat and a meeting place with friends. The house is located on elevated ground at far end corner of the land with views towards the lake and river.

The space comprises of a dining wakaf unit, living/bedroom unit, internal & outdoor bath, kitchen and a dip-pool Jacuzzi in between the two main space. These main spaces are linked with timber trellis mounted on a pergola walkway. Additional loft spaces for sleeping are also located above the main units.

The house was constructed of chengal timber and load bearing brick wall at the kitchen and bath areas while the RC floor slab is supported by brickwork strip footing.

Traditionally handmade clay tiles (singgora tiles) are used as the roof covering as it response well to the climate, rustic in nature and are lightweight.

a design for ambience, cultural and harmony

concepts:

The beauty of the site is both obvious and subtle. The challenge was how to incorporate the clients program and physical spaces into the natural forest landscape. An elevated and modulated spaces will help in the integration of the units. The humble structure on elevated ground offers excellent view. The choice of materials and construction method is prime importance in deciding the architectural direction and language.

The concept of differentiation between city living and village is given emphasis whereby leisure & slow pace life takes precedence.

A spirit of a place; sound of flowing river, floral & fauna and living habitat, cool-climate and the village setting is explored to bring an ambience to the surrounding area. The spaces are modulated to fit into the site context and hence enhancing the integration of the landscape and building. The natural landscape will flow and grow and be part of the spaces.

Similar type of landscape plants and trees usage at site will be coordinated to make better connections between the rustic building materials and spaces thus will put the architecture in the backdrop of beautiful landscape.

The transparency of spaces will create a closer link to the beauty of the site.

living/bedroom loft space dressing room bath open bath kitchen dining loft space linkway dip-pool spa ext.deck area

44.8 sq m 16.54 6.20 11.40 10.34 20.0 44.8 16.54 32.7 23.0 28.0

total built area 254.32 sq m. plinth area 370.00 sq. m

a transparency creates an integration of build spaces to natural spaces

..........a beauty in architecture comes from simplicity in design, passion for design, accepting the environment with emotions and must be built by passionate traditional builders.

a relationship of views creates an ambience

steps from dining wakaf to kitchen

openness of living room

living/bedroom opens to lake view and hills

linkway from kitchen to Living Space

A retreat which present diverse influences and values in a fine timber construction

Loft space

View from Loft space

bathroom with access to outdoor shower garden

A retreat which present diverse influences and values in a fine timber construction

PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT To incorporate the clients program and physical spaces into the natural forest landscape. Differentiation between city living and village is given emphasis in the design whereby leisure and slow pace life takes precedence.

2.0 STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION 2.1 Sub Structure Common Brick Strip Footing.

2.2 Structure Load Bearing Brick Wall Kitchen, Toilet, Dressing, Indoor Outdoor bath, retaining structure.

HW Cengal Timber Column Dining and Living/Bedroom.

2.3 Roof HW Cengal Timber Purlin Roof MATERIALS, STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION 1.0 MATERIAL 1.1 Flooring Clay tiles on RC slab Dining, Linkways and Kitchen.

Timber floor planks Living/bedroom and Loft Spaces.

Marble finish on RC slab Dressing Room and Main Bathroom.

1.2 Walls Load bearing common bricks All except bedroom and loft spaces.

Timber panel Bedroom and loft Spaces.

1.3 Roof ‘Singgora’ Clay Tiles.

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