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Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
CHINESE ASSEMBLY HALL (KLSCAH) 1934
IMMIGRANTS
Architects: Messrs. Booty & Edwards Architecture Style: Neo-classical
Historical Backgrounds: In the late 19th century & early 20th century, the Chinese community migrated to Kuala Lumpur for the opportunity to work in the booming tin industry. As a result, many Chinese organisations and clans sprang up in the surrounding area. Yap Kwan Seng requested for the site to build the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall because it functioned as the hub for the numerous Chinese communities, bringing together all of the Chinese groups and clans. T h e
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Location: 1, Jln Maharajalela, Kampung Attap, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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educational and cultural events within the Chinese community in Kuala Lumpur when the facility was established. The construction of the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall began in 1926. However, it was built in 1934 officially opened by Sultan of Selangor,Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah. The lengthy delay was caused by a shortage of funding and disagreements among the leaders over whose statues and names should be honoured.
Function: Meeting room Theatre, Ball room Event hall Accessibility: Bus : 103, 104, 152, 580, 780
Significant events hosted: Meeting which led to the formation of the Alliance Party (Parti Perikatan) A coalition between United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and Malaysian Indian Congress(MIC).
Train : 1, 2
MRT & LRT: 4, 5, 9
The KLSCAH has been a focus for recreational, cultural, and educational activities among the Chinese population since its construction. It was also there at a number of pivotal occasions in the country's history. During World War II, it was a haven for many people seeking sanctuary and assistance. Later in the 1950s, as Malaya's independence approached, members of the hall's governing council played a role in pushing the Chinese minority to apply for citizenship.
Monorail : 8
Heritage Building
Architecture Style
The Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSAH)
NEO- CLASSICAL A reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament Outgrowth of some classicizing features of Late Baroque Is derived from Classical Greece, Rome and Palladian architecture.
is a structure that incorporates Neo-classical, Eclectic, and Anglo-Chinese design. Style based on
combines aspects
classical Greek and Roman architecture
from many periods
Influence of British
Dome
3 entrances
Imperial Guardian Lion
colonialism
symbolises majestic
stand for man, earth and sky
protective benefit
mix of British and Chinese influences.
European-style carvings
The hall presently hosts a variety of multi-cultural events, including wedding feasts, stage performances, and presentations by well-known speakers, as well as festival festivities. In addition, the hall has hosted events and festivities involving Malaysia's three ethnic communities. The hall has always been a non-profit and non-governmental organisation.
ISTANA BANDAR JUGRA 1899
Impetuous RETROFIT Architect: Architecture Style: Anglo-Indian Straits Eclectic Malay
Sultan Alaeddin Shah
Historical Backgrounds: Istana Bandar (a.k.a. Alaeddin Palace) was constructed for Sultan Alaeddin Shah, the fifth Sultan of Selangor, after the administrative centre of Selangor was relocated to Jugra. He spent the last 35 years of his life in this palace. As the administrative centre of Selangor was relocated from Jugra to Klang, this palace was left vacant.
Banting
The palace was built during a terrible family feud between his first wife, Tengku Ampuan Mahrum, and his second wife, Cik Aminah binti Pelong, a commoner. For his second wife, he erected the palace while his first wife stayed in Mahkota Puri After 2 to 3 years of residing in Istana Bandar, Cik Aminah binti Pelong died. The subsequent wives of Its Majesty lived in Istana Bandar till he died.
Location: Kampung Sungai Ingat, 42700 Banting, Selangor Function: Gift shop Tahfiz school currently a living musuem Accessibility: Bus : SmartSelangor bus (BTG 2) 2 km south from the palace
BTG 1 connects to KLIA and KT4 Salak Tinggi ERL (Airport Express)
730 connect to Klang
The constructon of Istana Bandar began in 1899 and was completed in 1903. The sultan designed it and paid for it.
Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Alaeddin's grandson and the eighth Sultan of Selangor, was tutored by his grandfather and father, Sultan Hisamuddin, in Islamic doctrine and palace etiquettes and protocol.
Key Map of Istana Bandar
Sultan Alaeddin's family migrated to Klang after his death, and the palace was abandoned and fell into disuse.
Heritage Building
Architecture Style
HYBRID
This magnificent structure was built in the nineteenth century and is known for its magnificence. Various
A combination of architectural styles Anglo- Indian, Straits Eclectic and Malay Respond to local vernacular context
Great facade
Decorative
Influence of Moorish, Mughal, Malay, Chinses,
carved columns
influences from the local, Middle Eastern, and even Chinese cultures can be found on all sides of the building, demonstrating its architectural significance.
Roof Lantern
Symbolising ornaments
(Chinese-Malay Pagoda roof)
Colonial architecture
Istana Bandar displays how cultures, people and the site can be represented by architecture. The spatial organization within the building shows the socialization patterns in Islamic culture . The building offers different usage during ancient and present times. After renovation, the building offers services to younger generations to strengthen their knowledge about Quran. Today, Istana Bandar becomes a living study material for architecture students to explore.
Perdana Botanical Gardens
THE BAMBOO PLAYHOUSE 2015
Kuala Lumpur
GUSH in the lake
Historical Backgrounds: The firm was approached by the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur to build a public pavilion for the Perdana Botanical Garden, Kuala Lumpur's oldest and possibly most beautiful park. The park, which is located in the middle of the capital city, is immensely popular with both locals and visitors. The pavilion is located on a small island in the middle of a big lake that runs through the park. The playhouse is an exposed structure with elevated square platforms positioned at several levels along the lake's edge.
Bamboo is rarely used in contemporary buildings in Malaysia, and this structure demonstrates its potential as a sustainable building material. The professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) is developing innovative bamboo uses, which he believes might provide a more sustainable and costeffective alternative to steel or concrete.
Architect: Eleena Jamil Architect Architecture Style: Vernacular architecture Location: Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Function: Playground For events, exhibitions and performances. Size: 320 m² Accessibility: Bus : RapidKL bus B112 at Pasar Seni LRT station drop off at National Musuem, walking distance 70m
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Train : Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station walking distance Xm
HON OURS
2015 Nominated for a prize at the World Architecture Festival Included in the 7th Edition of ARCHINESIA
2016 Wins honourable mention in the American Architecture Prize 2016's "Installation & Structures" category. Shortlisted for the LEAF Awards 2016 (Leading Architecture Forum Award 2016) in the Best Sustainable Development category.
Key Map of The Bamboo Playhouse
Public Space
Architecture Style
VERNACULAR
The playhouse was inspired by ancient vernacular structures known as wakafs, which were traditionally situated in villages or 'kampungs.'
The playhouse here can be defined as a collection of 'wakafs' that have been put together to make an active and lively bamboo structure that mixes in beautifully with the botanical garden's lush foliage. The playhouse is elevated from the ground and has a staggered floor with 31 individual decks. A bamboo parasol on a tree-like column shelters each deck, which is enclosed by a fence.
"A tree-like structure grows up from the centre of each deck to support the roof," the architect explained. "Treehouses made of bamboo baskets draped from the columns provide a new depth to the playhouse experience."
Recently, a colouring contest was conducted there, and children used the space in a variety of ways. At the pavilion, a traditional dance performance was also held, with each dancer performing on their own deck.
Tanjung Bungah
KARWA MOSQUE 2019
Penang
NEOTERIC twist History Background: The Karwa Mosque has served the local Muslim community in Tanjong Tokong, a small beach settlement on the Malaysian island of Penang since 1897. In late 2014, plans on a new mosque began to replace the old timber and concrete construction that had been clumsily added to over the years. To make space for a new building, the original structure and its extensions were completely demolished.
Architect: Eleena Jamil Architect Architecture Style: Islamic and vernacular architecture Location: Jln Tanjung Tokong, Tanjong Takong, 10470 Tanjung Bungah, Penang Size: 1129 m² Accessibility: Car : via Jalan Kelawai and Jalan Tanjong Tokong/Route 6 via Jalan Tanjong Tokong/Route 6 via Jalan Macalister and Jalan Tanjong Tokong/Route 6 Bus : 101, 102, 104
The new mosque is flanked by large structures and serves as a gateway to the nearby Malaysian community. It's tucked away in a narrow corner of a busy traffic junction that leads to the village.
The front perforated façade arcs in line with the road's radius, shielding the main prayer space from the direct afternoon sun.
Key Map of The Karwa Mosque
Public Space
Architecture Style
ISLAMIC VERNACULAR
In Malaysia, new mosques are frequently bold statements of symbolic identity, such as domes and rich arabesque embellishments. The Karwa Mosque avoids this by focusing on the subtle representations of modest Islamic patterns and forms found in vernacular typology.
The mosque is painted white as a reference to the island's stunning collection of vibrant colonial architectural features. The large shaded terrace, which features a landscaped courtyard and an oval-shaped opening to the sky, is reminiscent of the verandas found in local vernacular domestic architecture and is used by the local community for gatherings and events, as well as as a spill-out space during crowded Friday prayers.
Paramit
FACTORY IN THE FOREST 2017
Penang
NATURE works everywhere
Architect: Design Unit Sdn. Bhd. Architecture Style: Sustainable architecture Location: Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 21, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang Size: 15000 m² Accessibility:
The Paramit Factory by Design Unit Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, was created for Paramit Corporation (or Paramit Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. as its subsidiary), a Silicon Valley-based electronics company specialising in medical and satellite technology.
Car : Lebuhraya Utara/ Selatan/ AH2/E1 exit 158
Historical Backgrounds: The Paramit Factory defies the industrial typology, which is all too frequently trapped in concerns about usefulness and cost. Daylight, vegetation, and vistas were all important factors from the beginning. The louvred canopy roof combines interior and outdoor rooms, creating lush and green semi-covered landscaping spaces, hence the name "Factory in the Forest."
Toward Bkt. Tambun/Batu Kawan/Spg. Ampat Take Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 22 to Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 21 6 min (3.8 km)
The factory's design is centred on the workers, who must have felt they'd fallen into a resort on opening day. It's never easy to combine passive design principles with complex climate-control technologies, especially in a facility this size. Key Map of The Factory in the
Together, they've created a stunning combination of space, light, views, and plants, backed up with impressive consumption and comfort figures.
Forests
Modern Building
Architecture Style
PASSIVE DESIGN
To connect the factory to a man-made forest, blurring the line between man-made and natural environments.
This was accomplished by seeing the entire site as a 'forest' that penetrates, surrounds, and 'steps over' the structures.
The factory's design is centred on the workers, who must have felt they'd fallen into a resort on opening day.
INCORPORATE WATER ELEMENTS TO APPRECIATE THE RAIN.
ALLOW THE SUNSHINE AND BREEZE TO ENTER.
Pervious surfaces (pervious concrete, porous pavement and open-grid pavers) to allow rainwater to percolate through.
All internal spaces are naturally ventilated with adjustable glass louvres.
Rainwater from the green roofs of the offices is channelled into water retention ponds, which serve as a landscape feature.
A series of skylights provide natural light to openplan workplace environments.
The sensation of seeing, touching, and hearing
The factory building in the manufacturing zone absorbs daylight in two ways: through saw-tooth roofs that undulate rhythmically and through façade windows.
raindrops flowing freely on-site.
Paramit
AEMULUS at the RUNWAY 2020
EXTRACTION and PENETRATION
Historical Backgrounds: Aemulus is a 58,000-square-foot manufacturing and office complex for an electronics firm. The site overlooks the Penang airport runway, which serves as the project's focal point and from where the best views are obtained.
Penang
Architect: Design Unit Sdn. Bhd. Architecture Style: Sustainable architecture Location: 25, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Phase 1, Bayan Lepas Size: 9405 m² Accessibility: Bus : PTRAN 23min walking distance
KBES 23min walking distance
Car: via Lebuhraya Lingkaran Luar Butterworth/E17 and Jambatan Pulau Pinang/E36 this route has tolls.
via Jambatan Pulau Pinang/E36 and Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah/Route 6
It's a raised brick box that'separates' to enable access to a reception hall with a view of the runway. Over three floors, the space between the two brick boxes, reception and circulation, becomes multipurpose.
Key Map of Aemulus at the Runway
Administrative Building
Architecture Style
PASSIVE DESIGN
The building opens their sight to the runway (visual extraction) and the maximise the natural ventilation through the continuous hollow core of the structure. (focal penetration) The open runway elevation, which have brick fins and perforated brick walls provide shade from solar heat gain and glare while creating a beautiful internal ambiance with natural light.
With the roughness and inconsistent colour of the bricks, the architects were able to achieve an overall distinctive tone. They prefer the lyrical impact of natural light falling on bricks and concrete; the façades come alive and alter depending on the angle and power of the sun.
The primary entrance door is located deep within the structure and leads visitors from the dark tunnel into the bright atrium, where they can see the runway.
The architects at Aemulus minimised the amount of space that needed to be air-conditioned and naturally aired all circulation spaces, including the main triple-volume lobby. The building's location and orientation shield it from direct sunshine. Planting and landscaping are employed to shade the building as part of the architecture. In addition, Aemulus makes use of rainwater harvesting.