100 Cintra Street

100 Cintra Street Penang Unique Budget Hostel. Built in 1897 by a Siamese lady as her home, south of the Malabar Village of Penang. They have owned this building since.

It exchanged hands many times until the Lim family acquired it in 1938. In 1984 it was destroyed by a fire and was rebuilt in 1999. The rebuilding was done to facilitate the use of recycled materials from other buildings being destroyed in Penang. It was reopened as a cultural shopping centre but due to declining business in the artifacts business it was decided to convert the first floor into a h

ostel/budget guesthouse to open on 18 December 2004. The atmosphere within the building is unique in that the interior reflects the philosophy of the 'passage of time' to record the events of the building. The use of recycled buildings material is evident everywhere. The building was designed and restored by one of Malaysia's leading architect Jimmy Lim. Well known for his tropical architecture and for his work he has received the Aga Khan Architectural Award for Excellence, besides numerous other Awards. This building is regularly visited by architectural students and architects.

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No 100, Lebuh Cintra
George Town
10100

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+6042643581

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