Rackson House
Rackson House is an office building created by refurbishing an old structure in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The existing block retains its heritage roof, verandah, bay windows and stairs, and holds the main spaces. A new extension of steel and glass is inserted without touching the old walls, which remain visible with traces of past interventions. The new block is more open, taller and covered by a glass roof, and contains servicing spaces. A calm reflecting pool meets the base of the glass volume and mirrors the site. Natural light fills the interiors.
Rackson House Building by Mei Ee Loh has been identified as an innovative example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Rackson House Building received the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2022. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is a highly prestigious international design award that celebrates exceptional design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.
