LOCAHOUZ, one of the Chinese shophouses in Melaka
In medium and small size Malaysian towns, Chinese shophouses
combine both for commercial and residential uses, they do businesses on the
ground floor and lives on the upper floors.
A love for close social proximity, good uses of living
space, and tolerable to circumstances, the Chinese have formulated both the
cultural and economic factors through the close association between commercial
and residential uses of space.
Melaka is lucky because the Chinese have contributed their
architectural styles by introducing fine craftsmanship, and decoration and is
evidenced at Locahouz, 8 Jalan Bukit Cina, 75100 Melaka and other Chinese
dwellings in Melaka even today.
In Locahouz, you can see fine carved details in wood and
stone, with gilt, lacquer and porcelain displayed while you enjoy your bites of
great food amidst chatting and laughing with your loved ones.
Very few such shophouses remained, the Chinese architectural
traditions at Locahouz have always been involved with geomancy good for one who
lives or dine within.
Looks like the abode of a wealthy family, footways tiled
yesteryears though aged are still looking great and the Venetian window is
beautiful below the air verandah. Hazy with a moderate AQI of 90 outside, chlorophylled
indoor plant by the bright sun with branches dangling above cheerful fishes in
large vases magically transformed my dining experience by boosting the appetite
never like usual. Allow me to say, heavenly.
My table is just below the air verandah.
Locahouz No 8 Jalan Bukit Cina, Melaka |
A handsome waiter takes my daughter order at 11:04:26 a.m.
after I asked her permission to leave the table to video shoot the wealthy
architectural preservation to share with you here.
She ordered;
Pork Belly Hot Sauce Pumpkin, Green Salad, Organic Green Tea
and Chrysanthemum Caffe Latte.
Let’s stop reading and continue to watch my experience with
Locahouz here.
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