- The orientation and layout of the Perdana Homes in Kuantan, Malaysia are designed according to the local site context and climate conditions, with houses oriented to reduce solar exposure from the east and capture prevailing winds. - The architectural design of the homes is influenced by Le Corbusier's principles of modern architecture, with an emphasis on simplicity, clarity of form, and expression of structural elements. - Various housing sizes and layouts are provided to suit different user needs and budgets, with corner homes having better views and space than mid-terrace homes. Open plans and use of voids are intended to improve user experience and communication.

1. Theorizing Architecture
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Climate
Site and Building Orientation
Wind Rose
The orientation and layout of the
houses is designed according to the
site context. Characterized by two
monsoon regimes- northeast
monsoon and southwest monsoon
Stack Ventilation
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Kuantan Hill Semambu Industrial Area South China Sea
Perdana Homes are flanked by Bukit
Setongkol, Kuantan. The double-storey
houses located , next to the.
The house surrounded by same height.
double-storey terrace houses.
High level
windows to let in
some air and
sunlight
Section A-A
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- The orientation and layout of the houses is designed according to the site
context. Each unit of the house is orientated to reduce direct solar exposure
and capture the prevailing wind from sort-west and north-east directions.
- The living areas would receive little sunlight from the east in the morning so
the architects added a row of south-east-facing windows along the edge of
one of the building's two mono-pitched roofs.
Heat rises and cool air
enters from the north and
south side of the building
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Fenestration
Right Elevation
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Car porch- sun-shading elements
Mono-pitched roof for potential solar panels
Balcony overhang
Durable concrete
roof improve the
energy efficiency of
the houses by
keeping it cool all
the time
Vertical concrete
fins in alternating
positions
Perdana Homes
Setongkol Hill

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Architectural Theory
Le Corbusier: Towards a new architecture
Modern, Simplicity & Clarity of form
Black vertical and horizontal
elements Form follows Function
- The idea of ‘standards’—such basic elements as columns in house
- Rooms were to be determined by function, and the movement between
rooms was to "stress the unity and continuity of the whole volume inside a
building
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Balcony
Void
Family area
Bedroom
Bathroom
A visual emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines. their symmetrical and
geometrical forms given in bold colors
Mass-production
The idea of
Standard
Standardized steel and columns used in construction

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Users
Structural Elements
User Experience
- Clear expression of structural elements.
Simple space separation using structural elements.
Large spans at the sides to create unobstructed space for the
users
Approach to Entrance
Tall height for the floor above to give
more room in roof space while creating
poetic feeling
- Various house size to match the needs of the users in terms of views and
economic benefits
- The corner lot of the house has better view and space as compared to the
mid-terrace house
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Long R.C Slab Staircase
The void at the car porch creates a poetic feeling to the house as the earth
sky can be seen through the void opening
- The open plan improves communication between the users and adds
better quality of life