The document discusses three theories of complexity and contradiction in architecture as seen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 1) Contradictory levels in the city itself which presents a mix of colonial, traditional, and modern architectural styles alongside varying economic conditions. 2) The KLCC Park provides greenery and a calm space in the middle of the busy city surrounding the Petronas Twin Towers, functioning as a contrast and public space. 3) Complexity and contradiction create inner peace and equilibrium, as seen in KL City Park which softens the business of surrounding high rises through its concept of nature within the urban landscape.

1. 3 Theories in Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture
Contradictory Levels: The Phenomenon Of ‘Both-and’ In Architecture
Kuala Lumpur presents itself as a city of contradictions, from its charming colonial and
Moorish-styled buildings to traditional pre-war shophouses to Western-styled shopping
malls, international hotels, branded residences and green-rated offices. From the refined
class and finish of Pavillion Center to the near slum conditions of Brickworks / China Town.
The production of the city has also had to negotiate the contradiction between rejection pg
global institution like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and the
passionate embrace of global technology.
Contradictory Levels: The Double-Functioning Element
KLCC Park is a tropical landscape in the heart of the KLCC development. It is to provide
greenery to the Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. This creates a calm
environment in the middle of a busy city which draws people to the space creating a space
of interaction. This landscape functions to contrasts the hustle and bustle of the city and to
create a public space for us to relax.
Complexity and Contradiction vs. Simplification or Picturesqueness
Just like what August Heckscher said, equilibrium actually created out of opposites, inner peace
as men gain must represent a tension among contradictions and uncertainties. For example the
KL City Park, it was located in the central of high rise buildings.

2. The greenery of the park actually soften the business and complexness of the architecture
surrounding, it provides a concept of nature in a structural land.
Supposing to be the hills and mountains but now human made architecture actually become the
backdrop of the park.