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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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A Hotel For Dogs
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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.

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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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