Lifestyle

Art transcends all barriers

Feast your eyes on the following pieces of art by these inspirational artists who have defied the odds to stamp their own inimitable marks on the world.

Glamping on a rooftop in Kuala Lumpur city

Offering a majestic view of the Kuala Lumpur city centre, on the Level 6 rooftop terrace of the Star Boulevard building on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, the 4,000 sq ft camping, or rather glamping site, forms part of the 31,000 sq ft Colony @ Star Boulevard co-working space which opened in August last year.

Conforming to tile standards

Ceramic tiles must adhere to the MS ISO 13006:2014 standard. This standard is regulated by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia as stipulated under Schedule 4 of CIDB Act 520.

A guide to the right tile style

Tiles can also be made from materials such as granite, marble, limestone and glass. Thus, choosing the right floor tile can be intimidating and challenging.

Protecting our cultural identity

Malaysia’s vernacular architecture is part of the nation’s cultural identity and Prof Dr Muhammad Pauzi Abdul Latif is hoping more can be done to help the younger generation appreciate and preserve the homes built by our forefathers.

Rainforest Tree House: Living it up with nature

Inspired by the experience he gained while working at an organic eco farm in Kahang, in Johor’s Kluang district, Tan Yong Yeow from Muar decided to create a sanctuary of treehouses where he could spread his message of love for Mother Nature.

At home at Rumah Singgora

For meals, guests will be served special Kelantanese fare such as nasi berlauk or nasi kerabu. A must-have here is the boiled bananas or bodo fried bananas.