Dual Function Breathable Facade

PLANG GUY Architects refurbish and revitalise a three-storey dormitory building giving it an iconic breathable façade… Preserving the basic reinforced concrete structure and revitalising the eaves at the front and back of the building, the traditional boxy edifice with its gable roof now sports a completely modern avatar. Owing to its limited height, spaces and programs stand reconfigured as the new design aims at bringing the dormitory back into business. The ground floor hosts three distinct zones - reception, laundry services, and restaurant, whilst the residential zones are moved up to the first and second floors. Solid walls are removed, […]