Case Study : Penaga Hotel, Penang Malaysia
Designed by : Hijjas Kasturi
Building type: Pre-war Terraces and Shophouses
Year built : 1920s
Introduction
Historic buildings were traditionally designed with many sustainable features that responded to climate and site. When effectively restored and reused, these features can bring about substantial energy savings. Taking into account historic building original climatic adaptations today's sustainable technology can supplement inherent sustainable features without compromising unique historic character.
The Hotel
The building was redesigned by Hijjas Kasturi. Originally the hotel was three rows of double storey terraced house and shophouses. The restoration and redevelopment of Hotel Penaga has used recycled materials wherever possible. The roof tiles have been salvaged from demolished buildings in Penang. The timber for structures and floors has been sourced from demolished colonial period buildings throughout the Peninsular. The reconstructed 'antique' furniture is from southern China where old pieces are re-prefabricated.
Designed by : Hijjas Kasturi
Building type: Pre-war Terraces and Shophouses
Year built : 1920s
Introduction
Historic buildings were traditionally designed with many sustainable features that responded to climate and site. When effectively restored and reused, these features can bring about substantial energy savings. Taking into account historic building original climatic adaptations today's sustainable technology can supplement inherent sustainable features without compromising unique historic character.
Photo by Saiful Ramli
The Hotel
The building was redesigned by Hijjas Kasturi. Originally the hotel was three rows of double storey terraced house and shophouses. The restoration and redevelopment of Hotel Penaga has used recycled materials wherever possible. The roof tiles have been salvaged from demolished buildings in Penang. The timber for structures and floors has been sourced from demolished colonial period buildings throughout the Peninsular. The reconstructed 'antique' furniture is from southern China where old pieces are re-prefabricated.
