People here are big on dream homes. I didn’t have one when I was living in KL because I knew I could never afford the ones I like. If you live and work in Malaysia, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, and say earning MYR10k combined, you’d know that a dream home in the city is fairly out of reach. Okay, that’s a lie. Of course lah tak dapat kalau yang dicari ialah Norman Foster’s Troika, atau Chan Soo Khian’s Katana. On a side note, hoping to see Foster’s design scattered throughout Malaysia, even if they are all owned by Petronas.
Left : The Troika – from MYR1,881,400; Right : Katana Residences – from MYR2,700,000
I am delusional. I think I’m married to some Sultan. Pft.
Urban living in my opinion is monotonous and relatively scary in Malaysia. You may like the house but not the building, or the street, or the people, or your MPs, and most importantly the traffic. Don’t get me started on the transportation system. Options are scarce. You either pick practicality, or affordability. Design is something the masses can only dream of.
Anyway, this hasn’t been launched yet I believe, but it sure does look good.
Putrajaya Waterfront Residential, by Manfredi Nicoletti
If you happen to be in London circa mid February until the end of May, do not miss Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture at the 
