d+a | Issue 115 • Apr/May 2020

67 roofing material, this recent addition to Studio Bikin’s repertoire has turned out unexpectedly well. THAT 70s VIBE What begets the earlier conjecture stems from Sudut House’s modern outlook, its size, contrast and verve, perceivably in contempt of the context of decades-old surrounds. Cooler heads will however stop to notice the house’s distinct 1970s vibe, such as in the bespoke window grill pattern, front elevation and lean-to roof profiles, that combined, are as appropriate a contextual response as any for a home built in 2019. “It’s a nod, a reference to the age of the neighbourhood,” reflects Farah on the building’s retro feel. It is just that, and the deft assemblage of brick bonds, standing seam roofing and glazing systems, and an overarching practical design, that makes Sudut House an eloquent and meaningful contribution to Bangsar’s architectural discourse and landscape.