The longhouse reinterprets the traditional architecture of the Bidayuh people, which has evolved as a living organism — growing alongside the family, the village, and its history. This guesthouse is part of a new tourism masterplan in Malaysia. The contemporary longhouse is designed to continue this tradition: each module reflects a ramin — a family unit. These modules are connected by a covered gallery, the awa, a transitional space between private and communal areas. At the heart of the building lies a shared space that extends the idea of the tandju — an open veranda where people gather, meet, and become part of a collective community.

The project spans three villages — Segu Bunuk, Sorot Bunuk, and Rabak Briang — and includes guesthouses, glamping facilities, wayfinding systems, trails, territorial branding, and souvenir design.

The architecture and infrastructure were developed as a design guideline for architects, designers, and local communities seeking sustainable development without losing cultural identity.

The modular hotel blocks can be expanded and adapted over time, following the logic of traditional longhouses that evolved with families and gradually transformed into entire streets. This approach enables local communities not only to take part in the development process, but to embed their everyday life directly into the spatial fabric of the project.

This approach to tourism creates a bridge between past and future, between individual experience and collective memory. 

Total Area: 355 m²
Stage: Concept Design
Year: 2025