Wuuu Studio transformed this USJ link house into a warm minimalist haven for a couple and their four pets
Located in the vast expanse of housing estates in Subang USJ, this dated 2.5-storey link had a lot going for it. Spanning approximately 2300 sq ft, the house had a vintage tropical facade and was surrounded by a charming garden with 18-year-old landscaping.
However, like most link houses, its original layout had enclosed kitchens and rooms, an open-air courtyard connecting many bedrooms, terracotta tiles, painted timber ceilings, and decorative bathroom tiles from the late '80s.
The house is now owned by a couple and their four pets—two cats and two dogs. They contacted Wuuu Design, an interior design studio based in Shah Alam, to update the house.
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"Upon visiting the house, it was apparent that the many walls made it feel cramped, with a corridor that ran alongside the courtyard. The courtyard, however, was a unique feature that we knew could be a statement piece, connecting all of the spaces," recalls Dom Tee, design director of Wuuu Studio.
"The primary goal was to open up the rooms, creating a spacious atmosphere and turning the courtyard into a focal point that the client adored from the beginning."
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