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03 Laman Bunga Rampai, located in Kota Iskandar, is an integral part of Bangunan Sultan Ismail (BSI), and is one of the most important and iconic landmarks of the progressive state of Johor. The overall design principle of Bangunan Sultan Ismail was to create an Islamic and Moorish Andalusia-style project which would incorporate Malay garden elements. A perfect example is the pattern of the Laman Bunga Rampai, which is arranged in symmetrical quadrants, inspired by the Chahar Bagh concept of a fourfold garden. The design of Laman Bunga Rampai strives to represent and honour the beautiful gardens found in hundreds of peaceful kampungs, or villages, across Malaysia. The development at Laman Bunga Rampai aims to ensure sustainability for all life forms in the local environment. The selection of plants for Laman Bunga Rampai was carefully undertaken in order to preserve threatened and endangered plant species for future generations. In addition, Laman Bunga Rampai showcases a healthy biodiversity, which includes biological and social resources for visitors. The garden is designed to not only enhance and complement the architectural and aesthetic beauty of the surrounding buildings or for simply basking in the splendour of its green scenery and exquisite panoramic views. It is also designed to highlight the Malay Garden environment as an avenue to educate the younger generation and to preserve nature, culture and traditions for all time. 01 Laman Bunga Rampai at night 02 The symmetrical pattern strives to represent and honour the beautiful gardens found locally in Johor
03 Educational programme frequently conducted by local schools
Landscape Architecture Malaysia Yearbook 2012