Designed in the Metaverse: Bungalow Renovation at East Ledang, Johor Bahru

The project team at Afi Architect introduced a novel technological approach in renovating an existing bungalow: they tapped in on the metaverse as a visualisation tool to conceptualise the design through immersive experiences. This enabled the client to fully engage in the virtual environment in a dynamic manner to explore the architectural details, spatial layout, design elements and interior decorations of the bungalow before the commencement of construction work.

Third-person perspective in the metaverse

The interactive nature of this innovative technology facilitated real-time visualisation and modification during the design stage. The client and the project team collaboratively refined the design vision—including layout plans; interior and exterior paint colours; furniture selection—by touring in the virtual model in first- and third-person views. A diverse range of materials, textures and finishes were applied in the model for them to experiment and choose.

The bungalow is renovated with a modern style in harmony with the original design

PRECISE MODELLING FOR EFFICIENT PROJECT DELIVERY
Creating a project virtually within the metaverse beforehand enabled the project team to develop a precise 3D model that aligned with the existing site context. This brought about efficient materials usage; minimised construction waste; and expedited construction timeline with minimal revisions during the actual construction process.

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PROJECT DATA
Project Name
Bungalow Renovation at East Ledang, Johor Bahru
Location
No.4, Jalan Hang Tuah 1/7, Taman East Ledang, Malaysia
Completion Date
April 2023
Site Area
774 square metres
Gross Floor Area
610.401 square metres
Building Height
2 storeys; 9.5 metres
Number of Rooms
6 bedrooms
Client
Hamidah Binti Talib
Architecture Firm
Afi Architect
Principal Architect
Ar. Ts. Afi Muhaimin Jamalludin
Main Contractor
Hong Pex Engineering Sdn Bhd
Images and video
Ar. Ts. Afi Muhaimin Jamalludin

This is an excerpt. The original article is published in
Construction+ Q1 2024 Issue: Construction Technologies Now.
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