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The first of its kind
in Kota Kinabalu,
T1 @ Bundusan is
set to transform
building typologies
in Sabah.
terrace. This double volume will
offer a magnificent visual scope,
allowing visitors to appreciate the
surrounding streetscapes from an
unusual perspective, thus creating a
delightful dining experience. It also
promotes natural ventilation through
the entire level, eliminating the
need for a mechanical system and
lowering operation costs.
In addition to providing an extra
floor to cater to the popular alfresco
dining culture in Sabah, it also sets
itself apart from all other levels,
creating a spectacular visual impact.
This is essentially the methodology
of framing the prestigious element,
with the cantilever protruding and
brought to light in the same way as a
precious gemstone on a ring.
The massive span of the cantilever
– which projects more than 6m
out at its farthest – calls for an
unprecedented structural system
that incorporates specially designed
floor-to-ceiling height trusses to
suspend the floor slab and support
the huge canopy roof overhead. The
trusses are deliberately exposed and
partially clad with sleek perforated
screens that perform as an
aesthetically beautiful sun-shading
device which is also essential for
reducing wind pressure at high levels.
All the F&B outlets being located
on the highest floor will benefit
customers as they can enjoy
their meals comfortably without
worrying about the pollution from
the road. The storefront of each
shop will also come with an outdoor
The complex truss system with its
strategic cladding is intended to be
a contemporary reinterpretation
of the classic archway. An alley-like
pathway is achieved along the dining
outlets through the unclad parts of
the trusses, providing an impressive
direct visual connection from one
end of the building to another.
A bonus associated with the large
cantilever is its function as a roof
overhang that shelters the clusters
below from the harsh tropical sun.
With its intersecting volumes and
intuitive placement of skylights on
the canopy roof, the clusters are
subjected to a play of lights and
shadows, creating a unique effect at
every interior space.
faux timber cladding for the exterior
of the clusters as well as the interior
fit-outs. It stands to remind the
community about the significance
of timber and its extensive use as
a primary construction material in
Sabah before modernization came
along.
This landmark project is expected to
be completed by year 2017.
Majority of this development will be
constructed out of the modernist
combination of concrete, steel
and glass, but with an attempt to
bring in a sense of warmth and
familiarity through the choice of a
For more information on
TBMC Development or T1 @ Bundusan
Email : [email protected]
Call : +6088-386 979
Fax : +6088-386 978
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