Ng Ping Ho

Central St Martins College graduate Ng Ping Ho redefined hostel living with simple yet highly valued “luxuries” with BackHome; with KLoé, Ng pulled down the intimidating front of an upscale hotel by warmly welcoming local communities into its confines through shared spaces and experiences.

The same community-led approach applies to his newest venture, Kapas Heights in Bangsar. Conceived by his company Kindness of Strangers, the lease-only condominium is designed for family, community and togetherness. With only 32 units, the property boasts a shared green enclave, curated retail shops and large common spaces, with the aim of cultivating authentic connections through thoughtful design.

What stands out most about the property is the absence of a gate and a guardhouse, highly unusual for an upmarket condominium. The project won the gold award by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) in the Multiple Residential High Rise category in 2021.

Ng shares: “We went back to the basics and asked what made people feel connected to a particular place, and that was knowing your neighbours, having spaces to connect with people, gardens to grow vegetables or for kids to run around.”

Although Kapas Heights was developed long before the pandemic, the ensuing lockdowns have only amplified the resonance of the property’s emphasis on human connections.