Property360Digest e-magazine Issue # 8 - 2021
Commenting on her design , Micro-housing Within Heritage , Dayana Aripin said “ Penang has lost its culture and heritage due to overcrowding of tourists and the Rent Act that was introduced back in 2000 . I strongly believe that these issues can be solved through microhousing in pocket spaces within the heritage zone . It is a project that I personally think is possible and to be able to turn it into a reality will be a dream come true . I ’ m excited to see what ’ s in stored for me next .”
In the Interior Design category , Gold Award winner , Lim Yee Fah ’ s proposal entitled , ‘ Wo . Men ’, is a refreshing take on an empowerment centre that equips women with life training skills and doubles as a center of refuge for single mothers and women who had suffered abuse and domestic violence . ‘ Wo . Men ’ or ‘ 我们 ’ which means ‘ us ’ in Mandarin is envisioned to be a safe haven for women and a fresh start for all who seek .
Lim Yee Fah ’ on her design ‘ Wo . Men ’, said that , “ My intention is to create a safe and affordable living space for victims of domestic abuse , single mothers and women to be able to learn , grow and heal . I would have never guessed that this idea would bring me this far . To be the gold winner for this year ’ s competition feels surreal . I am delighted that my decision to push out of my comfort zone has earned me this opportunity . I want to thank the judges for all the guidance and feedback , I have grown so much and I can ’ t wait for my next journey to learn even more .”