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Issue 61 - Vintage Modern Issue

Issue 61

Vintage Modern Issue

The breadth and scope of Habitus has always been extraordinary. With how we live at heart of every issue, we have stepped it up with Guest Editor David Flack of Flack Studio shaking the ‘how’ and looking at new ways to make a house a home. With Vintage Modern as the issues theme, we look at the way iconic design has stayed with us, how daring pieces from the past can add the wow factor and how architecture and good design defy the pigeon hole of their era.

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A Hotel For Dogs

Malaysia

Situated in a 4-acre plantation in Malaysia and surrounded by jungle, lays 6 concrete bunkers designed for dogs.


Located some 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, the Negeri Sembilan based pet hotel allows owners to board their dogs when they have to be away.

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The form of the actual doghouse is inspired by classic graphical representations of doghouses. The houses and perimeter walls are made of concrete and stone so that the walls can weather naturally in a jungle setting.

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The houses themselves are made out of concrete and feature steel doors and openable steel platforms, which form balconies for dogs to lie about in the day.

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The doghouses are naturally lit and ventilated with ceiling fans and perforated doors that made out of mosquitoes netting.

Designed by WHBC Architects, the houses have been built with a natural aesthetic, focusing around trees, boulders and contour of the land.

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Ultimately though, it’s the care of the owners, dog lovers themselves, that shape this project and define its charm.

WHBC Architects
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Issue 61 - Vintage Modern Issue

Issue 61

Vintage Modern Issue

The breadth and scope of Habitus has always been extraordinary. With how we live at heart of every issue, we have stepped it up with Guest Editor David Flack of Flack Studio shaking the ‘how’ and looking at new ways to make a house a home. With Vintage Modern as the issues theme, we look at the way iconic design has stayed with us, how daring pieces from the past can add the wow factor and how architecture and good design defy the pigeon hole of their era.

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