Fabian Tan redefines spatial organisation in a traditional home layout

KUALA LUMPUR – Interchanging the arrangement of floors and reversing what is deemed as ‘traditional’ is the highlight of a recent residential project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fabian Tan’s Ittka House focuses on integrating private and social spa
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