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🍵Tea holds a special place in the lives of people across all ages, whether it’s a carefully brewed pot of Pu’er, or a trendy cup of bubble tea or hand-pressed lemon tea. Yet once the essence of the leaves has been enjoyed, the spent tea is usually discarded without a second thought.

A group of young innovators saw potential in this overlooked “waste” and transformed it into opportunity by regenerating used tea leaves into new materials that can replace wood, plastic, and traditional paper, opening a world of sustainable possibilities.

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Rumah Kechik, which translates to “small house,” traditionally refers to a modest outbuilding designed to support the functions of a main residence. True to its name, it functions as an extension of Baba House Melaka, adapting three 200-year-old shophouses categorized as a UNESCO Heritage building to house a hotel restaurant, a gym, and a function room.

Read more at: https://buildex.my/rumah-kechik-melaka-kaizen-architecture/

🖌️Designer: Kaizen Architecture
📸Photograper: Finbarr Fallon
📍Location: Melaka

Workspace have moved beyond sterile, purely functional layouts to become environments that inspire innovation while supporting everyday work. Guided by this design vision, Stay Space created their own workspace  where creativity and inspiration can continuously evolve.

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The Teresformasi House, derived from a fusion of teres (terrace) and transformasi (transformation), reflects 6IX Design Office (6IXDO) intention to reinterpret the conventional 1980s typology terrace house to a contemporary and family-oriented living environment.

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Newcleus Design has transformed Chulop! Churros into a playful, visually striking destination that blends retro nostalgia with contemporary flair. Every detail is carefully crafted to delight the senses, turning the simple act of enjoying churros into a moment of joy and discovery.

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Ms.Elliot by Jujurwork
"The building did not need any overtly conspicuous design, it already had so much character" – Jujurwork

Instead of demolishing this piece of history, she chose to celebrate it. The original Hock Bee Bros. signage has been preserved, acting as a memory capsule for Kuantan.

Designer: Jujurwork
Photographer: David Yeow Photography

Else Kuala Lumpur Hotel 🏨
One of Else’s co-founders, Chen — a trained architect — sees the hotel as playing a key role in the holistic growth and revitalization of Chinatown. Guided by this vision, the owners centered the project around two main themes: expressing the idea of duality and contrast, and creating a gateway for foreign travelers to experience the best of Malaysia through curated collaborations with local talent.

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𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝟑𝟓-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤

A single-story house, left untouched for years, was given a stunning transformation. What began as simple roof leak repairs evolved into a thoughtful redesign—replacing the entire roof and reinforcing it with a sturdy perimeter beam. By reimagining the roof trusses flooded the home’s deep interior with natural light, turning a dim space into a bright, airy sanctuary.

The redesign introduced skylights in the living, dining, and kitchen areas, while a central courtyard seamlessly connected the guest and master bathrooms. Without expanding the footprint, we optimized the layout—enhancing flow with foyer spaces, opening the living area to lush gardens, and giving each bedroom an ensuite bathroom with private garden access. Exposed brick walls and raw plywood added warmth and sustainability, blending durability with timeless charm. The result? A harmonious retreat where indoor and outdoor living intertwine effortlessly.