Notes on the Geography of Malaysia: Colonial Kuching (Residential)The great majority of Kuching's residents live in post-colonial housing, but older bits survive on the waterfront upstream from the town's center. Make default image size larger ![]() Most of the houses of the Brooke era are elevated, metal-clad, and hip-roofed. Here's one in good shape. ![]() A simpler example. ![]() Simple but with classical columns. ![]() New roof. ![]() On its last legs and propped to stay up. ![]() The basic form is still popular. ![]() In this case a wing has been added. |
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