Award-winning architect Bee Eu Tan takes us through the rebirth of one of Penang Hill’s first modern bungalows, Eyethrope.
As with most elevated areas during the colonial era, Penang Hill was used as a hill station for British officers and expats to escape the tropical heat. The first bungalows on Penang Hill were simple structures until the funicular railway was completed in the 1920s. This caused a sharp increase in residential development, including Eythrope, built by Edward Bulford and one of the first modern residences to appear on the Hill.
When Tan first visited the site, she was struck by its warm familial vibe and a strong sense of place. “I was enchanted by the chirping birds, cool weather, calming breeze, and peaceful ambience. As I walked through the original halls and bedrooms, I could imagine many happy memories of the owner’s family members and how its walls kept many tales of joy and contentment,” she recalled.
restore and rejuvenate the entire building, add a kitchen extension, and refurbish the interiors. All broken wooden window frames and doors were faithfully refurbished and reinstated. Bathrooms had all the worn-out tiles upgraded with contemporary stone finishes. The existing external lawn was also spruced up with safety perimeter glass railings and timber decking to create a welcoming al-fresco viewing platform.
The architect borrowed from the existing features of arches found in several hallways and echoed them throughout the interior design. When introducing new interventions, the architect borrowed from the existing features of arches found in several hallways and echoed them throughout the interior design. “We took a respectful approach to the old yet infused with modern interpretations.
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