Tanarimba Janda Baik

Bentong,

Architect: CWN Architects / Ngan Ching Woo

Client: Sitrac Corporation Sdn Bhd

Built Area: 1’700’300 m²

Cost: US$ 11’997’297

The oldest primary rainforest in the world lies within commuting distance of , and its ‘natural ambience’ is seen to offer a ‘viable alternative living opportunity’ for those stressed by city life. This development (covering 1’400 acres of secondary jungle within the 7’300-acre rainforest) is intended to show that human habitation can be provided in a sustainable way with minimum negative impact on the environment. The low-rise buildings utilise local materials - recycled stone and timber. Access roads follow natural contours to minimise the cutting of slopes. The primary rainforest is maintained for educational and eco- purposes. 3300.MAL 2007 Award Cycle Tanarimba Janda Baik

C1, Tanarimban Janda Baik 28750 , Malaysia

Architects CWN Architects / Ngan Ching Woo Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Clients Sitrac Corporation Sdn Bhd Bentong, Malaysia

Commission 1993 Design 1993 Construction 1995 - 2002 Occupancy 2002 Site 5’667’700 m2 Ground Floor n.a. Total Floor 1’700’300 m2 Costs US$ 11’997’297 Programme The oldest primary rainforest in the world lies within commuting distance of Kuala Lumpur, and its ‘natural ambience’ is seen to offer a ‘viable alternative living opportunity’ for those stressed by city life. This development (covering 1’400 acres of secondary jungle within the 7’300-acre rainforest) is intended to show that human habitation can be provided in a sustainable way with minimum negative impact on the environment. The low-rise buildings utilise local materials - recycled stone and timber. Access roads follow natural contours to minimise the cutting of slopes. The primary rainforest is maintained for educational and eco-tourism purposes.

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