Lying at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a verdant, tropical land blessed with natural and ethnic diversity and a mosaic of cross-cultural influences. It has always been open to ideas and influences from both East and West and these are reflected in its architectural heritage, it cultural traditions and the lifestyles of its peoples.
This book presents more than 30 contemporary houses, apartments and resorts that evoke the essence of "Malaysia style" - a combination of indigenous cultural forms, foreign influences, natural building materials, local craftsmanship and adaptations to a hot, humid climate.
From vernacular hoses set in lush, tropical gardens to contemporary courtyard homes, from classic town shophouses to idyllic beach resort villas, this book showcases the fascinating multicultural and multifaceted eclecticism that is Malaysia. With over 400 stunning full-colour photographs, this book will both delight and inspire the application of its Eastern ideals in any global setting.
