25 Tropical Houses in Singapore & Malaysia
Paul McGillick's survey of residential architecture across Singapore and Malaysia brings together eighteen distinctive practices, each approaching the tropical condition in their own way. Names like WOHA, SCDA, and Bedmar & Shi sit alongside lesser-known but equally compelling figures such as Kevin Low, Hans Brouwer, and IP:LI Design. It's a genuinely varied roster. The houses themselves respond to heat, humidity, and lush surroundings with solutions that range from the quietly considered to the boldly experimental. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a student of Southeast Asian design, or simply someone who appreciates a beautiful, well-documented home, this collection rewards close attention. Each featured property offers something worth pausing over, a spatial idea, a material choice, a relationship between inside and outside that feels particular to this part of the world. Guz Architects, Richard Ho, and WOW Architects each contribute work that reflects distinct sensibilities, proof that 'tropical house' is far from a single type. McGillick's selection feels purposeful rather than exhaustive, favouring depth over a sweeping catalogue approach. The result is a focused, visually rich volume that says something meaningful about how people live well in one of the world's most climatically demanding (and rewarding) regions.
- Author: Paul McGillick
- Publisher: Tuttle Pub
- Genre: Home Improvement
- ISBN: 978-0804844451
- Pages: 224 pages