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Dedaun
Sky High Living Jalan Ampang
The name Dedaun, which means ‘leaves’ in Malay, was specially conceived to reminisce and to celebrate the idyll and serenity of the lush gardens of the 70’s; a time when the urban sprawl we take for granted today was as yet unknown. Dedaun is a low rise development of 38 limited edition luxury residences intimately set in two interlocking L-shaped blocks, encircling an inner courtyard. The design translates the concept ideas into forms and through careful selection of suitable hard and softscape materials, evokes the image of a bygone era. As such, the organisation of its landscape spaces emphasises the front garden experience of the period, while also creating private garden escapes as necessary antidotes for today’s urban living. A traditional red clay brickwork courtyard that is in-laid with grass enhances the nostalgic feeling of yesterday. At nightfall, lighting niches built into the brick wall provide a romantic rustic charm. In keeping with the concept, 70’s style garden swings have been specially fabricated for the playground area. A fun timber tree house is built around an Andira surinamensis tree to complement and strengthen the character of the development.
Project Title Dedaun Jalan Ampang Official Entrant WDI Design Sdn. Bhd. Client | Owner SDB Ampang Sdn. Bhd. Landscape Architect WDI Design Sdn. Bhd. Architect YHSA Sdn. Bhd.
Landscape Architecture Malaysia Yearbook 2015
ABOVE RIGHT Nostalgic garden swings bring back memories of the 1970’s BELOW LEFT Glass sculpture created by David Hiscock provides the focal point in the courtyard space along the water trail BELOW RIGHT Entrance signage with green wall