Stargazer House

Selangor, Malaysia

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Stargazer House

Selangor, Malaysia

Firm

Grey Dept

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2026

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

$50K - 100K

Stargazer House by Grey Dept

Stargazer House begins with a simple intention: to gather life around a courtyard, and to place it gently beneath a single large roof.
Located on the outskirts of Selangor, Malaysia, the house is planned as a compact 1,900 sqft home with three bedrooms for a small family. The site sits between a matured residential neighborhood and a backdrop of greenery. This dual condition, neither fully urban nor entirely rural, guides the house’s approach to openness and privacy. The main entry is set through a screened threshold, where large operable sliding panels filter views and airflow. The courtyard is revealed only upon arrival, creating a gradual transition from the outside into the home.

The courtyard and surrounding spaces are designed for everyday use, including sitting, moving in and out, and informal conversations. A central courtyard opens to the sky, bringing light and air into the heart of the house. The layout allows the living area, kitchen, swimming pool, and courtyard to flow into a single communal area, while the three bedrooms remain private yet visually connected to the garden. The scale of the house supports these interactions, making daily routines feel more connected, whether stepping out of a bedroom or moving toward the bathroom. Spaces flow naturally from one to another, forming a continuous environment that is flexible yet protected.

A single cantilevered pitched roof defines the house in one clear gesture. Rooted in the idea of ‘redup’, a protective shade, it extends beyond the edges of the house, providing shelter from the tropical sun and rain while allowing the spaces below to remain open and well ventilated. Rather than enclosing the house, the roof brings all elements together under one continuous canopy. Within its modest footprint, the house balances compactness with a sense of openness to the sky and its surroundings.

Materiality is simple and locally grounded. Reinforced concrete, plastered brick, steel roof framing, and timber elements are constructed using methods familiar to local builders. Finishes are kept minimal, allowing materials to weather naturally in the tropical climate. The selection is guided by affordability and long term accessibility, ensuring ease of construction, maintenance, and replacement over time. Rather than relying on applied finishes, the house is designed around the idea of essentiality.

The movement upward, from the main living spaces to the concealed roof deck, introduces a different spatial experience. At this level, the activity below becomes secondary, and the sky becomes the primary focus. The courtyard and the single pitched roof together guide this transition, creating a natural progression from sheltered spaces to a more open condition.
In a tropical setting, this gesture remains simple but effective. The roof provides shade and comfort throughout the day, while the upper deck offers a place for quieter moments in the evening. Within the compact footprint of the house, everyday experiences are amplified, family interactions carry from the courtyard, conversations slow down, and the night sky becomes part of daily life.It is through this relationship between domestic life, climate, and openness, shaped by the courtyard and the overarching roof, that the house takes its name.

Stargazer House is defined not by enclosure, but by its quiet orientation upward, where the experience of living extends beyond the house to the sky above.

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Stargazer House

Selangor, Malaysia

Stargazer House

Selangor, Malaysia

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