The TNB Headquarters building in Kuala Lumpur has 11 floors that house various functions for TNB staff. The building was constructed in the 1960s and has undergone renovations while maintaining its original exterior design. Spatially, the building contains offices on each floor organized around a central spiral staircase. Floors are designated for different departments, with executive offices on upper floors and more public functions like reception on the lower floors.
Architecture Culture & History II : Project 2 -reportLee Wan Xuan
The document provides details about the Federal Hotel project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the hotel's history, site context, architecture layout and style. The Federal Hotel was built in 1957 to accommodate foreign dignitaries for Malaysia's independence celebrations. It was originally a 9-story building located in the busy Bukit Bintang area. Over time it underwent expansions, adding floors and new wings. The hotel was designed in a modernist international style by architect Dato' Y.T. Lee but incorporated some local Malay and Chinese architectural elements. Its location in the center of Kuala Lumpur proved very strategic for tourism.
Tabung Haji - Architecture Culture & History 2Joy Lim
The document discusses the architectural layout and design elements of Menara Tabung Haji that represent Islamic characteristics. It is a 38-storey circular tower with a tapered form and circular floor plan. Its design incorporates Islamic elements like domes and arches. Most prominently, it features five circular structural columns representing the five pillars of faith in Islam. The tower's roof, windows, ornamentation, and other details were designed with Islamic geometric patterns and motifs to embed an Islamic architectural style.
1. The document provides information about a report submitted by a group of students for their Architecture Culture and History 2 course. The report details the Bank Negara Malaysia building.
2. Bank Negara Malaysia was built in 1970 and designed by Nik Mohamed Mahmood to house the functions of Malaysia's central banking system. It is located near important government buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
3. The report includes sections on the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction methods, and individual components analyzed by group members. It follows a typical report structure with individual and group components.
The document provides details about the Telekom Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Some key points:
- The Telekom Tower was designed by architect Hijjas Kasturi and built between 1998-2001. It has 55 floors and stands 310 meters tall, housing offices and facilities for Telekom Malaysia.
- The curved tower shape was inspired by a sketch of a bamboo shoot. Offices are arranged linearly along the south and north sides, with sky gardens on the east and west providing light and ventilation between floors.
- The site is well-located with access to major roads and public transit. Extensive landscaping surrounds the building to create a green space. The curved tower
The document provides details about the Petaling Jaya Civic Centre building in Malaysia. Some key points:
- The building was constructed from 1973-1978 at a cost of RM 4 million and covers 2.5 acres with a built up area of 49,113 square feet.
- It was designed in the Brutalist style and originally contained 6 badminton courts, a theater, conference rooms, and other recreation facilities.
- In 2001, the badminton courts were renovated into a 16,692 square foot banquet hall and the main lobby was redesigned.
- The building serves civic functions for Petaling Jaya like musicals, exhibitions, and community gatherings. It
The document provides an analysis of the Menara Tabung Haji building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the building's site context, architectural layout, construction, and various architectural elements. The building takes the form of an hourglass to symbolize spiritual enlightenment from pilgrimage. It uses Islamic architectural influences like five pillars representing the five pillars of Islam. The 152m tall building consists mainly of offices and parking. Precast concrete and glass were the main materials used in its construction. The building combines traditional Malaysian elements with modern design.
Long span structures case study (LINK IN DESCRIPTION FOR DOWNLOAD)Dimple Poddar
Case study on types of Long span structures which are constructed using Trusses, Arches, Beams And portal frames.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://dimpstrail.gumroad.com/l/ceqjk
The document provides information about Istana Budaya, a cultural center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the building's history, site context, architectural layout, style, construction materials, and elements. Key points include:
- Istana Budaya was established in 1999 with a cost of RM210 million. It hosts theater, opera, and other performing arts events.
- The building was designed by a Malaysian architect to incorporate Malay cultural symbols. It has sophisticated stage mechanisms.
- The building is located in a central area of Kuala Lumpur near public transportation for easy access. It has parking and is sheltered from weather.
- The architectural design
Architecture Culture & History II : Project 2 -reportLee Wan Xuan
The document provides details about the Federal Hotel project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the hotel's history, site context, architecture layout and style. The Federal Hotel was built in 1957 to accommodate foreign dignitaries for Malaysia's independence celebrations. It was originally a 9-story building located in the busy Bukit Bintang area. Over time it underwent expansions, adding floors and new wings. The hotel was designed in a modernist international style by architect Dato' Y.T. Lee but incorporated some local Malay and Chinese architectural elements. Its location in the center of Kuala Lumpur proved very strategic for tourism.
Tabung Haji - Architecture Culture & History 2Joy Lim
The document discusses the architectural layout and design elements of Menara Tabung Haji that represent Islamic characteristics. It is a 38-storey circular tower with a tapered form and circular floor plan. Its design incorporates Islamic elements like domes and arches. Most prominently, it features five circular structural columns representing the five pillars of faith in Islam. The tower's roof, windows, ornamentation, and other details were designed with Islamic geometric patterns and motifs to embed an Islamic architectural style.
1. The document provides information about a report submitted by a group of students for their Architecture Culture and History 2 course. The report details the Bank Negara Malaysia building.
2. Bank Negara Malaysia was built in 1970 and designed by Nik Mohamed Mahmood to house the functions of Malaysia's central banking system. It is located near important government buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
3. The report includes sections on the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction methods, and individual components analyzed by group members. It follows a typical report structure with individual and group components.
The document provides details about the Telekom Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Some key points:
- The Telekom Tower was designed by architect Hijjas Kasturi and built between 1998-2001. It has 55 floors and stands 310 meters tall, housing offices and facilities for Telekom Malaysia.
- The curved tower shape was inspired by a sketch of a bamboo shoot. Offices are arranged linearly along the south and north sides, with sky gardens on the east and west providing light and ventilation between floors.
- The site is well-located with access to major roads and public transit. Extensive landscaping surrounds the building to create a green space. The curved tower
The document provides details about the Petaling Jaya Civic Centre building in Malaysia. Some key points:
- The building was constructed from 1973-1978 at a cost of RM 4 million and covers 2.5 acres with a built up area of 49,113 square feet.
- It was designed in the Brutalist style and originally contained 6 badminton courts, a theater, conference rooms, and other recreation facilities.
- In 2001, the badminton courts were renovated into a 16,692 square foot banquet hall and the main lobby was redesigned.
- The building serves civic functions for Petaling Jaya like musicals, exhibitions, and community gatherings. It
The document provides an analysis of the Menara Tabung Haji building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the building's site context, architectural layout, construction, and various architectural elements. The building takes the form of an hourglass to symbolize spiritual enlightenment from pilgrimage. It uses Islamic architectural influences like five pillars representing the five pillars of Islam. The 152m tall building consists mainly of offices and parking. Precast concrete and glass were the main materials used in its construction. The building combines traditional Malaysian elements with modern design.
Long span structures case study (LINK IN DESCRIPTION FOR DOWNLOAD)Dimple Poddar
Case study on types of Long span structures which are constructed using Trusses, Arches, Beams And portal frames.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://dimpstrail.gumroad.com/l/ceqjk
The document provides information about Istana Budaya, a cultural center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the building's history, site context, architectural layout, style, construction materials, and elements. Key points include:
- Istana Budaya was established in 1999 with a cost of RM210 million. It hosts theater, opera, and other performing arts events.
- The building was designed by a Malaysian architect to incorporate Malay cultural symbols. It has sophisticated stage mechanisms.
- The building is located in a central area of Kuala Lumpur near public transportation for easy access. It has parking and is sheltered from weather.
- The architectural design
DEWAN TUNKU CANSELOR, UNIVERSITI MALAYAJoe Onn Lim
Dewan Tunku Canselor is an iconic building at University Malaya designed in the Brutalist style by Datuk Kington Loo. The building uses reinforced concrete as its primary material and features exposed concrete surfaces that reveal the wooden forms used in construction. It has a symmetrical layout and uses geometry like rectangles and circles. Natural light penetrates through windows and skylights. The building was inspired by Le Corbusier's works and uses similar concrete louvers to aid ventilation in Malaysia's tropical climate.
The Parkroyal on Pickering hotel in Singapore utilizes sustainable design features such as extensive greenery, sky gardens, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural ventilation. The building received the BCA Green Mark Platinum award and Solar Pioneer Award for its green design. Key aspects of the design include a contoured podium and interwoven bands of greenery on the exterior and interior. The hotel aims to conserve greenery in the high-rise city center through architectural integration of landscaping.
Stadium Negara is the first indoor stadium built in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. It was designed by the Public Works Department and constructed between 1960-1962 at a cost of RM34 million. The original roof structure spanned 300 feet without columns, but it was replaced in the 1980s with a domed roof. Stadium Negara was designed to host large events through its 10,200 seat capacity and fully air-conditioned interior. The building utilizes modern architectural styles of the time including brutalism and the international style.
This document provides details about the L.I.C. Jeewan Bharti building located in New Delhi, designed by architect Charles Correa. It consists of two 13-storey towers springing from a three-level base with two underground parking levels. Key features include a terraced piazza, an open grid parasol structure, and faceted glass surfaces that reflect the surrounding buildings. The lower levels contain shopping and restaurants while the upper levels contain offices, totaling 63,000 square meters of built area. Structural elements include a space frame connecting the two towers, stack panel glazing used for the facade, and red sandstone wall cladding.
LH Ismail (2007). An evaluation of bioclimatic high rise office buildings in a tropical climate: energy consumption and users' satisfaction in selected office buildings in Malaysia. PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
1) The Menara Mesiniaga tower in Malaysia was designed by architect Ken Yeang using passive design strategies suited for the hot, humid climate.
2) Features include an exposed exoskeleton structure, landscaped sky courts and terraces, shaded windows and solar-oriented curtain walls to reduce solar gain.
3) Natural ventilation is enhanced through large multi-storey spaces, permeable walls, and air movement under the building and in the basement parking area.
The National Mosque of Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur and was built in 1965. It has a large prayer hall that can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. While its architectural style reflects modern International Style influences, the design was meant to signify Malaysia's newly achieved independence and unity among its multi-religious, multi-cultural society. The mosque is situated within a 13-acre complex and its key defining feature is its large prayer hall measuring 153 feet square and 84 feet tall.
Diagnosing Chandigarh’s Heart - The Future of Sector 17 as an Urban Public SpaceIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study examining the potential of Sector 17 plaza in Chandigarh, India to serve as a vibrant urban public space. Sector 17 was envisioned by architect Le Corbusier as the "heart" of Chandigarh, featuring a large central shopping plaza. However, foot traffic in the plaza has declined in recent years due to new shopping malls and a shift of offices away from the sector. The study analyzes issues facing the plaza like insufficient parking and aims to identify changes to restore Sector 17's role as the city's central public gathering place.
This document provides information about the building services systems in the S P Setia Headquarters building in Selangor, Malaysia. It discusses the HVAC, electrical, vertical transportation, and fire protection systems. The HVAC system uses a jet fan system for mechanical ventilation in the basement parking area. It also has a centralized air conditioning system with packaged air cooled chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, VAV boxes, and underfloor air distribution. The electrical system has high tension, low tension, and generator rooms. The vertical transportation system uses gearless machine roomless lifts. The fire protection consists of passive fire protection elements and an active smoke detection system.
The document provides details about Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC) at University of Malaya. It discusses the building's history, architect, site context, and surrounding area. DTC was constructed in 1965-1966 in a Brutalist architectural style influenced by Le Corbusier. It serves as the convention center for University of Malaya and is located in the center of the campus surrounded by educational and commercial buildings within 100m to provide convenience. The site context analysis examines accessibility, relation to the natural environment, and comparison to surrounding structures.
Menara Mesiniaga Building Science Report Adila Zaas
The document provides a case study analysis of the Menara Mesiniaga building in Malaysia, focusing on identifying its innovative passive design strategies. The building was designed by architect Ken Yeang using bioclimatic principles to maximize natural ventilation and minimize energy usage. It features elements like exterior shading devices, operable windows, and a central core to aid cross ventilation. Thermal analysis shows how the building's form, landscaping features, and natural ventilation methods help provide thermal comfort for occupants in the hot, humid Malaysian climate.
The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis, Missouri was designed in the 1950s by architect Minoru Yamasaki to provide modern housing for low-income residents. However, living conditions quickly deteriorated in the following decades due to poverty, crime, and racial segregation. All 33 buildings were demolished by explosives in the 1970s, and the failure of the project became symbolic of the limitations of urban renewal policies and modernist architectural approaches.
The document provides information about the Nanyang University School of Arts, Design and Media building located in Singapore. It discusses several passive design strategies and sustainable features used in the building's construction including a green roof, rainwater harvesting system, energy efficient elevators and lighting, water saving fixtures, and passive ventilation strategies. Wind and sun path analyses are also included to discuss how the building's design addresses the local climate and solar patterns. The building has received recognition for its sustainable design.
The document provides information about the Parkroyal on Pickering building in Singapore. It was designed by WOHA architects as a mixed-use development containing a hotel and offices. Key sustainable design features include extensive greenery covering over 200% of the total land area, sky gardens, harvested rainwater usage, natural ventilation, solar panels, and energy efficient systems. The building aims to conserve greenery in the high-rise city center and integrate it architecturally and sustainably.
Louis Isadore Kahn was a 20th century American architect, educator, and philosopher. Some key aspects of his work include redefining architecture through structure, form, space and light. He is known for his use of geometric shapes, solid materials like brick and concrete, and intentional use of natural light. Two important projects he designed were the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, characterized by its diagonal layout and use of local brick, and the Salk Institute characterized by its two symmetrical buildings separated by a courtyard and stream.
This document provides information about Chin Woo Stadium located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the history and architecture of the stadium. Some key points:
- Chin Woo Stadium was constructed between 1950-1953 and was the first sports facility in Malaysia to have an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
- The stadium was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Dato' Y.T. Lee. Features include a flat roof, rounded edges, horizontal grooves, and porthole-shaped windows inspired by ships.
- In addition to sports, the stadium was a venue for entertainment and hosted activities like Chinese painting and calligraphy classes to promote Chinese culture.
Charles Correa was an Indian architect born in 1930 in Bombay. He studied architecture at the University of Michigan and MIT. After working with partners in India, he established his own private practice in 1958. Some of his most notable works include the Kanchanjunga Apartments in Bombay, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya memorial, and the MP Vidhan Sabha government complex in Bhopal. Correa's works attempted to adapt modernism to Indian culture through features like open courtyards and incremental expansion. He is considered one of India's most important architects for his pioneering works and principles of density, community participation, and social equity.
The Kandalama Hotel in Sri Lanka was designed by Geoffrey Bawa and built between 1992-1995. It is located on the outskirts of Dambulla and blends seamlessly into the natural landscape with vegetation covering much of the exterior. The design uses spatial sequences and tunnels to reveal views of the surrounding area gradually. Materials are simple and natural, with an emphasis on connecting guests to nature through open plans, terraces with views, and nature excursions offered by the hotel.
The City Palace of Udaipur is located on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola. It was built starting in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh and continued by his successors. The palace complex is the largest in Rajasthan and houses several palaces, temples, and monuments. Built with marble and granite and decorated with intricate designs, the palace features unique paintings, antique furniture, glasswork, and tilework. Visitors can see the palace's gates, courtyards, palaces built by different rulers, and views of Lake Pichola from its balconies and towers.
How to Speak Art & Tech:
Social Media and the Global Guggenheim
Social media is a lot like language. Users communicate with each other while living in a digital dimension of the world with trends that shift and evolve over time. If you’re not a part of that world, it might as well be a foreign language. How can social media be used to speak to a global audience—about art—a foreign language in and of itself, and how do you tell stories from within your own institution in a meaningful, accessible, and authentic voice? Conversely, how do you translate digital speak to key stakeholders who aren’t fluent in technology?
Using the Guggenheim as a case study, this talk will guide participants on how to speak art and tech—from creating a digital content strategy around visual literacy and best practices for integration within a digital ecosystem, to leveraging success internally to inspire participation and champion support. The presentation will also include highlights and case studies from recent Guggenheim social media initiatives that engage both local and global audiences.
JiaJia Fei is the Associate Director, Digital Marketing at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, where she has catalyzed the museum’s embrace of digital media through integrated social media, e-mail, web, mobile, and new media marketing initiatives since 2010. JiaJia received her BA in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College, and has lectured widely on social media and digital marketing at museum conferences and universities worldwide, including Museums & the Web, College Art Association, Sotheby’s Art Institute, New York University, University of Oregon, Fundación Proa, and MIT Media Lab.
The document discusses Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. It provides background details on the building such as its opening in 1997, client, permanent exhibits, construction materials, size, and budget. It also discusses Gehry's interest in the reflective exterior resembling fish scales and comparison to his work on the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The client's goal was to expand the Guggenheim brand and build a new museum in Bilbao. Gehry's design fits with his use of unusual materials and curved, flowing forms.
DEWAN TUNKU CANSELOR, UNIVERSITI MALAYAJoe Onn Lim
Dewan Tunku Canselor is an iconic building at University Malaya designed in the Brutalist style by Datuk Kington Loo. The building uses reinforced concrete as its primary material and features exposed concrete surfaces that reveal the wooden forms used in construction. It has a symmetrical layout and uses geometry like rectangles and circles. Natural light penetrates through windows and skylights. The building was inspired by Le Corbusier's works and uses similar concrete louvers to aid ventilation in Malaysia's tropical climate.
The Parkroyal on Pickering hotel in Singapore utilizes sustainable design features such as extensive greenery, sky gardens, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural ventilation. The building received the BCA Green Mark Platinum award and Solar Pioneer Award for its green design. Key aspects of the design include a contoured podium and interwoven bands of greenery on the exterior and interior. The hotel aims to conserve greenery in the high-rise city center through architectural integration of landscaping.
Stadium Negara is the first indoor stadium built in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. It was designed by the Public Works Department and constructed between 1960-1962 at a cost of RM34 million. The original roof structure spanned 300 feet without columns, but it was replaced in the 1980s with a domed roof. Stadium Negara was designed to host large events through its 10,200 seat capacity and fully air-conditioned interior. The building utilizes modern architectural styles of the time including brutalism and the international style.
This document provides details about the L.I.C. Jeewan Bharti building located in New Delhi, designed by architect Charles Correa. It consists of two 13-storey towers springing from a three-level base with two underground parking levels. Key features include a terraced piazza, an open grid parasol structure, and faceted glass surfaces that reflect the surrounding buildings. The lower levels contain shopping and restaurants while the upper levels contain offices, totaling 63,000 square meters of built area. Structural elements include a space frame connecting the two towers, stack panel glazing used for the facade, and red sandstone wall cladding.
LH Ismail (2007). An evaluation of bioclimatic high rise office buildings in a tropical climate: energy consumption and users' satisfaction in selected office buildings in Malaysia. PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
1) The Menara Mesiniaga tower in Malaysia was designed by architect Ken Yeang using passive design strategies suited for the hot, humid climate.
2) Features include an exposed exoskeleton structure, landscaped sky courts and terraces, shaded windows and solar-oriented curtain walls to reduce solar gain.
3) Natural ventilation is enhanced through large multi-storey spaces, permeable walls, and air movement under the building and in the basement parking area.
The National Mosque of Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur and was built in 1965. It has a large prayer hall that can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. While its architectural style reflects modern International Style influences, the design was meant to signify Malaysia's newly achieved independence and unity among its multi-religious, multi-cultural society. The mosque is situated within a 13-acre complex and its key defining feature is its large prayer hall measuring 153 feet square and 84 feet tall.
Diagnosing Chandigarh’s Heart - The Future of Sector 17 as an Urban Public SpaceIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study examining the potential of Sector 17 plaza in Chandigarh, India to serve as a vibrant urban public space. Sector 17 was envisioned by architect Le Corbusier as the "heart" of Chandigarh, featuring a large central shopping plaza. However, foot traffic in the plaza has declined in recent years due to new shopping malls and a shift of offices away from the sector. The study analyzes issues facing the plaza like insufficient parking and aims to identify changes to restore Sector 17's role as the city's central public gathering place.
This document provides information about the building services systems in the S P Setia Headquarters building in Selangor, Malaysia. It discusses the HVAC, electrical, vertical transportation, and fire protection systems. The HVAC system uses a jet fan system for mechanical ventilation in the basement parking area. It also has a centralized air conditioning system with packaged air cooled chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, VAV boxes, and underfloor air distribution. The electrical system has high tension, low tension, and generator rooms. The vertical transportation system uses gearless machine roomless lifts. The fire protection consists of passive fire protection elements and an active smoke detection system.
The document provides details about Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC) at University of Malaya. It discusses the building's history, architect, site context, and surrounding area. DTC was constructed in 1965-1966 in a Brutalist architectural style influenced by Le Corbusier. It serves as the convention center for University of Malaya and is located in the center of the campus surrounded by educational and commercial buildings within 100m to provide convenience. The site context analysis examines accessibility, relation to the natural environment, and comparison to surrounding structures.
Menara Mesiniaga Building Science Report Adila Zaas
The document provides a case study analysis of the Menara Mesiniaga building in Malaysia, focusing on identifying its innovative passive design strategies. The building was designed by architect Ken Yeang using bioclimatic principles to maximize natural ventilation and minimize energy usage. It features elements like exterior shading devices, operable windows, and a central core to aid cross ventilation. Thermal analysis shows how the building's form, landscaping features, and natural ventilation methods help provide thermal comfort for occupants in the hot, humid Malaysian climate.
The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis, Missouri was designed in the 1950s by architect Minoru Yamasaki to provide modern housing for low-income residents. However, living conditions quickly deteriorated in the following decades due to poverty, crime, and racial segregation. All 33 buildings were demolished by explosives in the 1970s, and the failure of the project became symbolic of the limitations of urban renewal policies and modernist architectural approaches.
The document provides information about the Nanyang University School of Arts, Design and Media building located in Singapore. It discusses several passive design strategies and sustainable features used in the building's construction including a green roof, rainwater harvesting system, energy efficient elevators and lighting, water saving fixtures, and passive ventilation strategies. Wind and sun path analyses are also included to discuss how the building's design addresses the local climate and solar patterns. The building has received recognition for its sustainable design.
The document provides information about the Parkroyal on Pickering building in Singapore. It was designed by WOHA architects as a mixed-use development containing a hotel and offices. Key sustainable design features include extensive greenery covering over 200% of the total land area, sky gardens, harvested rainwater usage, natural ventilation, solar panels, and energy efficient systems. The building aims to conserve greenery in the high-rise city center and integrate it architecturally and sustainably.
Louis Isadore Kahn was a 20th century American architect, educator, and philosopher. Some key aspects of his work include redefining architecture through structure, form, space and light. He is known for his use of geometric shapes, solid materials like brick and concrete, and intentional use of natural light. Two important projects he designed were the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, characterized by its diagonal layout and use of local brick, and the Salk Institute characterized by its two symmetrical buildings separated by a courtyard and stream.
This document provides information about Chin Woo Stadium located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the history and architecture of the stadium. Some key points:
- Chin Woo Stadium was constructed between 1950-1953 and was the first sports facility in Malaysia to have an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
- The stadium was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Dato' Y.T. Lee. Features include a flat roof, rounded edges, horizontal grooves, and porthole-shaped windows inspired by ships.
- In addition to sports, the stadium was a venue for entertainment and hosted activities like Chinese painting and calligraphy classes to promote Chinese culture.
Charles Correa was an Indian architect born in 1930 in Bombay. He studied architecture at the University of Michigan and MIT. After working with partners in India, he established his own private practice in 1958. Some of his most notable works include the Kanchanjunga Apartments in Bombay, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya memorial, and the MP Vidhan Sabha government complex in Bhopal. Correa's works attempted to adapt modernism to Indian culture through features like open courtyards and incremental expansion. He is considered one of India's most important architects for his pioneering works and principles of density, community participation, and social equity.
The Kandalama Hotel in Sri Lanka was designed by Geoffrey Bawa and built between 1992-1995. It is located on the outskirts of Dambulla and blends seamlessly into the natural landscape with vegetation covering much of the exterior. The design uses spatial sequences and tunnels to reveal views of the surrounding area gradually. Materials are simple and natural, with an emphasis on connecting guests to nature through open plans, terraces with views, and nature excursions offered by the hotel.
The City Palace of Udaipur is located on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola. It was built starting in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh and continued by his successors. The palace complex is the largest in Rajasthan and houses several palaces, temples, and monuments. Built with marble and granite and decorated with intricate designs, the palace features unique paintings, antique furniture, glasswork, and tilework. Visitors can see the palace's gates, courtyards, palaces built by different rulers, and views of Lake Pichola from its balconies and towers.
How to Speak Art & Tech:
Social Media and the Global Guggenheim
Social media is a lot like language. Users communicate with each other while living in a digital dimension of the world with trends that shift and evolve over time. If you’re not a part of that world, it might as well be a foreign language. How can social media be used to speak to a global audience—about art—a foreign language in and of itself, and how do you tell stories from within your own institution in a meaningful, accessible, and authentic voice? Conversely, how do you translate digital speak to key stakeholders who aren’t fluent in technology?
Using the Guggenheim as a case study, this talk will guide participants on how to speak art and tech—from creating a digital content strategy around visual literacy and best practices for integration within a digital ecosystem, to leveraging success internally to inspire participation and champion support. The presentation will also include highlights and case studies from recent Guggenheim social media initiatives that engage both local and global audiences.
JiaJia Fei is the Associate Director, Digital Marketing at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, where she has catalyzed the museum’s embrace of digital media through integrated social media, e-mail, web, mobile, and new media marketing initiatives since 2010. JiaJia received her BA in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College, and has lectured widely on social media and digital marketing at museum conferences and universities worldwide, including Museums & the Web, College Art Association, Sotheby’s Art Institute, New York University, University of Oregon, Fundación Proa, and MIT Media Lab.
The document discusses Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. It provides background details on the building such as its opening in 1997, client, permanent exhibits, construction materials, size, and budget. It also discusses Gehry's interest in the reflective exterior resembling fish scales and comparison to his work on the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The client's goal was to expand the Guggenheim brand and build a new museum in Bilbao. Gehry's design fits with his use of unusual materials and curved, flowing forms.
Forge - DevCon 2016: The Future of Making Buildings Forms Follow FormulaeAutodesk
Anthony A. Hauck, Director of Product Strategy, Autodesk
Computation can apply to far more than recording and communicating decisions about buildings through drawings. More than 50 years ago, advanced architecture and engineering firms foresaw the potential for technology to become an exploratory partner in the design and building process. Now this potential is being realized through the intersection of captured project intent, shared expertise, known physical and regulatory constraints, and scalable cloud computing. Autodesk is investing in this future, creating a platform to capture and express building expertise in the context of project requirements to rapidly arrive at possible solutions. This session will summarize three years of research and development in generative form and highlight current customer collaborations and coming development opportunities for the Autodesk partner network.
The document discusses the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 in a modern circular style to house impressionist, post-impressionist, and contemporary artworks. However, Wright's unique design has also received criticism as the curved interior makes properly hanging art on the walls difficult and the architecture can overshadow the pieces. Despite issues, the Guggenheim has had a lasting legacy on modern architecture in the US and remains open today after renovations.
The document provides examples of architectural structures that can inspire design: the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, The Eden Project, Sydney Opera House, and 30 St Mary Axe, also known as "The Gherkin." It encourages sketching The Gherkin from memory and contains images of inspiring structures along with a brief activity asking students to sketch the building within 10 minutes.
This document is a presentation by John Den Boer, AIA, LEED AP BD + C from HBA Architecture & Interior Design about how Kellam High School reduced its impact on the local ecosystem. The presentation defines ecosystems and explains their importance. It then discusses how Kellam High School limited habitat destruction, air pollution, water pollution, and ground pollution through practices like using natural daylight, collecting rainwater, stormwater management, recycling, and choosing sustainable materials.
This document discusses the concept of culture and its relationship to architecture. It defines culture as consisting of values, norms, institutions, and artifacts that are transmitted across generations. Values represent what is important to a group, norms define expected behaviors, institutions establish structures for transmitting culture, and artifacts are material objects derived from cultural values and norms. The document notes that cultural backgrounds can influence architectural elements and building specifications. It prompts the reader to analyze how their upbringing influenced a building's design and to submit their response on A4 sheets by a specified date.
Architectural design and its attributes have evolved over a period of time. Form and Function are its two major aspects and the sense of perception involves with these entities forms the basic subject the following slide show.
The document discusses the concept of culture from a sociological perspective. It provides definitions of culture from several anthropologists and sociologists such as Tylor, Linton, Goodenough, and Geertz. Culture is described as the shared patterns of behavior, beliefs, and worldviews that are learned and transmitted between generations within human societies. The key characteristics of culture outlined include that culture is learned, unconscious, shared, integrated across different domains like kinship and religion, and symbolic in nature. Culture provides a lens that shapes how individuals perceive and evaluate the world.
MODERNISM FIRST EMERGED IN THE 1920.THE PROMINENT FIGURES OF THE MOVEMENT ARE LE CORBUSIER ,WALTER GROPIUS AND LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE.
HOWEVER IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR THAT IT GAINED MASS POPULARITY, AFTER MODERNIST PLANNING WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A SOLUTION TO THE PREVIOUS FAILURE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN TO MEET BASIC SOCIAL NEEDS.
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THE NOTION THAT "FORM FOLLOW FUNCTION”, EXPRESSED BY FLW,S EARLY MENTOR LOUIS SULLIVAN, MEANING THAT THE RESULT OF DESIGN SHOULD DERIVE DIRECTLY FROM ITS PURPOSE.
SIMPLICITY AND CLARITY OF FORMS AND ELIMINATION OF “UNNECESSARY DETAIL”.
MATERIALS AT GO DEGREES TO EACH OTHER.
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USE OF INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED MATERIALS; ADOPTION OF THE MACHINE AESTHETICS.
PARTICULARLY IN INTERNATIONAL STYLE MODERNISM, A VISUAL EMPHASIS ON HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LINES.
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The document provides details of a proposed mixed-use development project in Singapore, including:
- An overview of the site location and requirements for the development
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The document discusses the design process for refurbishing an existing MPK building in Klang, Malaysia. It provides background on the original building and the objectives of the refurbishment project. The refurbishment involved demolishing parts of the existing structure and constructing new sections. Drawings show the original building layout and proposed demolitions and new construction. Comments note issues with the existing building's performance and recommendations to address safety, indoor environment, and workspace concerns in the refurbished design. Interior images are included to showcase the building before and after refurbishment.
Ling Teck Ong proposes an urban office development project in Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur. The design aims to regenerate the run-down area by creating paths that improve connectivity, attract people with new programs, and adaptively reuse heritage buildings. Key elements include linking the site to surrounding commercial and transit areas, activating spaces with cafes and seating, and converting the historic Odeon building into an exhibition hall to complement a new auditorium. The proposal seeks to enliven the area and establish it as a vibrant landmark through increased accessibility, population density and a flexible work-live-play environment.
Jai Seong Shim is a construction/design manager at Samsung E&C America with over 22 years of experience in architectural design and management of large-scale international projects. He has led projects for Samsung C&T, NOW Architects, QY Architecture, and Yamasaki Associates. Notable past projects include the Samsung America Headquarters, MCS Headquarters in Ulaanbaatar, and La Foreviere residential development in Seoul.
The document provides information about Menara Mesiniaga, the IBM headquarters building in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. It was designed by architect Ken Yeang and completed in 1992. The building uses bioclimatic design principles to be environmentally friendly. It has 14 floors and a distinctive exterior design with terraced garden balconies and external louvers for shade. The building stands out from the surrounding context of low-rise buildings and uses its prominent location on a highway as a showcase for IBM's technology.
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The document provides details on the proposed development of a mixed-use building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes 20 floors of office space, 2 floors of retail, a 2-level basement carpark, and an open space. Calculations are shown to estimate the site area, number of floors, number of office units, and carpark spaces required based on regulatory requirements. A conceptual floor plan is presented outlining the proposed layout. Construction cost is estimated to be over 32 million Malaysian ringgit. The development aims to achieve a Green Building Index platinum certification for its sustainability features.
This document provides details for the proposed Robson Residence development project. It includes a 38-storey residential building development with two towers containing 404 units total. It will have two basement levels for parking, seven floors of podium parking, and a facilities floor. Amenities will include a swimming pool, gym, playground, and sky lounge. The development aims to provide luxury residences with green space and city views in Kuala Lumpur.
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This document provides details about a final construction project proposal for developing a piece of vacant land. The land is located in Puchong, Selangor and is 3,500 square meters in size. It is relatively flat and faces north. Surrounding the land are residential neighborhoods and some commercial blocks. The document describes the location and context of the site, provides photos of the area, and analyzes advantages such as accessibility and infrastructure, as well as disadvantages like lack of shade. The proposal aims to understand construction project coordination and communication.
This document summarizes a student architecture project for a mixed-use development called Putri Hijau Mall & Business Hotel in Medan, Indonesia. The project site is located on Jl. Putri Hijau street in a central business district. The design concept is contemporary in style to blend with the surroundings. Floor plans show a basement, podium, and tower levels for the mall and hotel spaces. Renderings and a maquette provide visuals of the design, which utilizes stone, glass, and ACP facades. An animation video was also created to showcase the Putri Hijau Mall & Business Hotel project.
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1. ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2 (ARC 60203)
PROJECT 2
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB) HEADQUARTERS
NO 129, JALAN BANGSAR 59200 KUALA LUMPUR
AIDA JUNITA BINTI ZULKIFLEE (0317766)
ANG WEI YI (0317885)
CANISIUS BONG WEI PHENG (0318914)
CHIA CHENG WEI (0322091)
CHONG YU XUAN (0317950)
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE NUMBER
01 INTRODUCTION 2
01.1 LOCATION 2
01.2 HISTORY OF THE BUILDING 3
01.3 BUILDING FUNCTION 4
02 SITE CONTEXT 5
02.1 BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY 5
02.2 RELATIONSHIP OF BUILDING TO SURROUNDINGS 7
03 ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT OF BUILDING 10
03.1 SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT 10
03.2 CIRCULATION TO USE SPACE 15
03.3 ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS 17
04 ARCHITECTURE STYLE 19
05 BUILDING STRUCTURE 24
05.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURE ANALYSIS 24
05.2 MATERIALS ANALYSIS 28
06 ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS 34
07 CONCLUSION 42
08 REFERENCES 43
3. 01 | INTRODUCTION
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB) HEADQUARTERS
NO 129, JALAN BANGSAR 59200 KUALA LUMPUR
01.1 | LOCATION
Figure 01.1: Location map of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Headquarters
4. 01 | INTRODUCTION
01.2 | HISTORY OF THE BUILDING
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the largest electric utility company in Malaysia. Its
headquarters, located on Jalan Bangsar stands 11 storeys high and is considered as one of the
most prominent architectural landmarks at the time it was built in Kuala Lumpur, the national
capital of Malaysia.
Built in the mid-1960s, the opening ceremony of the TNB Headquarters was officiated
by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman, in June of 1966. The TNB
Headquarters was designed by Mr. A.A. Geeraerts A.R.I.B.A. and the structural and civil
engineering design by Bolton Hennessey Cogan and Associates. The main contractor was Ahong
Construction Co. (M) Ltd.
Throughout its 49 years of life span, TNB Headquarters has undergone several changes
and refurbishments, which were necessary to accommodate the increase in number of staff
and the company’s output. This led to having little remains of the original interior of the
building left. For instance, the 11th
floor did not have air-conditioning and was used as a staff
canteen but it has been transformed into director’s offices, VIP reception areas and dining
rooms with air conditioning.
Fortunately, the exterior of the building has remained unchanged. The good design
features and materials enabled the building to stand the test of time, and coupled with the
distinctive cube construction (based on the module of 5 feet 4 inches) of the façade, making the
TNB Headquarters an architectural landmark.
5. 01 | INTRODUCTION
01.3 | BUILDING FUNCTION
The TNB Headquarters is located on a 70 acre site and the following are some of the functions
of the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Headquarters:
1. Main office building and headquarters for the TNB staff
2. A despatch centre
3. Workshops
4. Club facilities
5. Staff housing
6. 02 | SITE CONTEXT
02.1 | BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
TNB Headquarters is located in Bangsar, just a little off Lebuhraya Persekutuan (Federal
Highway). It is built in a gated area only with buildings owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad. This
area can be accessed by turning into Jalan Panah from Jalan Bukit Pantai. The TNB
Headquarters is situated just on the left of Jalan Panah.
Figure 02.1: Map of Bangsar
The TNB Headquarters is surrounded by buildings and facilities owned by TNB,
multipurpose hall, storehouses, Kilat Club house, property services department building,
Bangunan Wilayah etc. Surrounding buildings outside of TNB area include Pantai Medical
Center and the TM Tower.
7. 02 | SITE CONTEXT
The TNB Headquarters is a cuboid
shaped building with unique finishes
resembling honeycombs. The building
is facing south enabling the
“honeycomb” acts as shading to the
building. This place is where most
important functions are coordinated.
Figure 02.2: Map of TNB Headquarters
The TNB headquarters building is located in the middle of the area, making it the core
circulation in the area. As all important buildings are connected to the headquarters building
directly through the main road, the place is easily accessibly within the area. There is a pond
and a field just beside the TNB Headquarters. Other small buildings include living quarters of
TNB workers, parking lots and buildings of various different functions. The buildings
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8. 02 | SITE CONTEXT
surrounding the TNB headquarters building are mostly low-rise, together with the pond and
field which makes the headquarters building stand out.
The buildings further away consist of a combination of both high and low-rise. Majority of the
buildings are high-rise contrasting to the buildings in the TNB headquarters area.
02.2 | RELATIONSHIP OF BUILDING TO SURROUNDINGS
TNB MULTIPURPOSE HALL
A stadium with four badminton courts – it is used
during events. Consist of a cuboid form similar to
the headquarters building with an additional
cylindrical form which holds the stairs inside.
TNB STOREHOUSES
Used for storage purposes of TNB Headquarters. A
large dull cuboid structure, different from the
headquarters building which has an interesting
façade.
9. 02 | SITE CONTEXT
TNB KILAT CLUBHOUSE
The club house is completed with gym, restaurant,
library and a field. Low-rised building with similar
features to the multipurpose hall.
TNB PROPERTY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Property Services Department building and
working quarters of maintenance department etc.
The building is newer than the headquarters
building, and as a result, it possesses a more
modern architectural style while still maintaining
the cuboid form.
TNB BANGUNAN WILAYAH
It is a cuboid form with slanted roof. The only
building in the area with a mono-pitched roof,
which is similar to the solar panels found on the
parking lots.
10. 02 | SITE CONTEXT
PANTAI MEDICAL CENTRE
A private hospital located at the west of the TNB
headquarters. Has a similar height and form
consisting of a combination of two cuboids. Also
have exterior shadings which are very similar to
the “honeycomb” of the headquarters building.
TM TOWER
A sky scraper shaped like a sprouting bamboo shoot
belonging to Telekom Malaysia. The building that
stands out the most because of its height and
unique form.
11. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
03.1 | SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT
Figure 03.1: Entrance hall
The headquarters building was built in 11 floors, including the mezzanine floor in between the
ground floor and the first floor. Figure 03.2 till 03.12 show the bubble diagrams of some specific
floor, as actual plans are not allowed to be publicly shared due to private and confidential
policy.
Figure 03.2: Ground floor
Ground floor consists of main lobby and receptions counter, placed at the center. There
is also an exhibition area and waiting hall beside the main entrance.
12. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
Figure 03.3: Chairman’s room entrance (left); Deputy President room (right)
Figure 03.4: Mezzanine
The mezzanine floor consists of a room for the deputy president. The room for the
chairman can also be found on the mezzanine floor.
Figure 03.5: 1st
floor
1st
floor is the office of president or CEO and for executive officers.
2nd
floor is the secretaries department. It contains a lot space to store documents and
files. The place of the meeting room also stored a lot of files.
13. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
Figure 03.6: 3rd
floor
3rd
floor is the floor for the head of cooperation officer. It consists of several rooms for
head of treasurer, vice president of services cooperation and vice president of operation.
Figure 03.7: 4th
floor
4th
floor is for the management of human resources. Communication cooperation,
workers cooperation and monitor are also all on this floor.
5th
floor is the department of communication and affairs cooperation. 6th
floor is the
department of general officers. 7th
floor is the office of benefit and administrative
management.
Figure 03.8: 8th
floor
8th
floor is the office of human resources management and office of human resources
and building environment.
14. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
Figure 03.9: 9th
floor
9th
floor is the office of human resources management and office of connection and
enterprise.
10th
floor is the benefit and administrative office floor. The main meeting room is placed
right at the entrance.
Figure 03.10: Reception counter of penthouse (left); Dining hall (right)
Figure 03.11: Presentation hall
15. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
Figure 03.12: 11th
floor
11th
floor is also known as the VIP floor, the Penthouse Tenaga Nasional Berhad. This
floor consists of a waiting room, dining room for VIP and a presentation room. The presentation
room is for press conferences or presentation purposes. There is a room called Kapar room
which is the VIP meeting room and only CEO and VIP are allowed to enter the room because it
consists of a lot of private and confidential documents. A breathtaking view of the area of
Tenaga Nasional Berhad can be seen from the dining room.
16. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
03.2 | CIRCULATION TO USE SPACE
Figure 03.13: Main entrance
People can enter from the main entrance and go out from the rear entrance with a
straight path pattern.
Figure 03.14: Spiral staircase
The spiral staircase is the most noticeable element in this building and is placed behind
of the space. The spiral staircase leads people from the ground floor all the way to the 11th
floor
(top floor).
17. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
Figure 03.15: Staircase to mezzanine floor
There is a beautifully built curved staircase at the ground floor and it placed at the
center of the lobby. Users just need 21 steps to access the mezzanine floor.
Most the offices are designed in a linear circulation. It is a straight path from one end to
the other end. The working spaces are organized at the side of the pathway.
Figure 03.16: Emergency staircase
People can also access each floor from the emergency staircase which is at the left and
right upper corner of the building. The roof can be accessed by using the right upper corner
emergency staircase.
18. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
03.3 | ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS
GEOMETRY
The building is in rectangular shape. It designed in a balanced manner.
SYMMETRY
The building is in a rectangular shape and it shows a bilateral symmetry.
19. 03 | ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
REPETITION
The façade of the building is designed in a repetitive form.
RHYTHM
The façade of the building shows a wavy pattern with a sense of movement.
20. 04 | ARCHITECTURE STYLE
Architecture in Malaysia has rapidly developed, stemming from the cultural, economic
and political stimuli, from pre-independence era (around the 1920s) until post-independence
era, which is after the year 1957 till the current day. The architectural style of buildings in the
capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, has a unique range from colonial to Asian, Chinese and
Hindu influences, traditional and Islamic, as well as modern and post-modern. Most of these
architectural styles have been adapted to accommodate the local climate – hot and humid all
year round, and use of local resources.
Figure 04.1: Unique range of architectural style of buildings in Kuala Lumpur
MODERN ARCHITECTURE STYLE
The Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Headquarters is composed of modern architectural
style (Figure 04.2). Built in the year 1966, the TNB Headquarters
Figure 04.2: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Headquarters on Jalan Bangsar,
composed of modern style of architecture.
Modern architecture was a movement that came about around the late 19th
century to
early 20th
century, and was an effort to reconcile the principles underlying architectural design
21. 04 | ARCHITECTURE STYLE
with rapid technological advancement and modernization of society. Modern architecture
developed as a result of social and political revolutions. The main theme that revolves in
modern architecture is the notion of form following function. Modern architecture is also based
on the rational use of modern materials, principles of functional planning and lack of
ornamentation.
Features and characteristics of modern architecture is evident in the TNB Headquarters
through its adoption of ‘form follows function’ ideal, minimal ornamentation, use of modern
materials and systems, sincerity to materials used in construction and utilizing natural light.
ADOPTION OF ‘FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION’ IDEAL
Modern architecture focuses on function over form,
which is apparent in the TNB Headquarters structure as the
building uses a simple cube form. The 11 storey building was
designed in a cube construction based on a module of 5 feet 4
inches.
As opposed to using interior walls as supporting walls, the use
of posts and beams serve the function of dividing rooms and
aesthetic purposes. Posts and structural beams are used
extensively to support the weight and load of the building.
MINIMAL ORNAMENTATION
The external façade of the TNB Headquarters has almost
zero ornamentation. However, the façade has a distinctive cube
construction and design, familiarly known as the “Honeycomb”
and a building’s signage positioned at the top of the building.
22. 04 | ARCHITECTURE STYLE
USE OF MODERN MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS
The use of modern or industrially produced materials and
systems in modern architectural style is also evident in the
TNB Headquarters. For example, concrete blocks were used
as a finished material in the façade of the building, as seen in
Figure 04.3.
Figure 04.3: Concrete honeycombed
sculptured facade
SINCERITY TO MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION
In modern style of architecture, there is an emphasis on honesty of materials. In the
TNB Headquarters, components such as the wooden staircase and doors are stained instead of
painted in order to express its natural character.
Figure 04.4: Wooden components in TNB Headquarters
UTILIZING NATURAL LIGHT
In modern architecture, windows are used extensively to
allow natural lighting. TNB Headquarters used floor-to-ceiling
windows at the entrance of the building to enable better natural
light penetration into the interior space, as seen in Figure 04.5.
Figure 04.5: Main entrance
23. 04 | ARCHITECTURE STYLE
On top of that, use of sun shading to enhance human comfort is evident in the
structure. The projection of the honeycombed structure on the exterior façade was designed to
prevent direct sunlight rays.
Figure 04.6: Exterior view of the honeycombed structure (left);
Interior view of the honeycombed structure (right)
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
International architectural style was developed in Europe and the United States around
the 1920s to 1930s and was a dominant trend in Western architecture. Some of the common
features and characteristics of this style of architecture are rectilinear forms, plane surfaces
which have been completely stripped of ornamentation and open interior spaces. In the
International architectural style, visual lines, be it horizontal or vertical, can be seen clearly.
As applied in International Style modernism, the TNB Headquarters has a visual
emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines in both exterior façade and interior spaces.
Figure 04.7: Both horizontal and vertical lines can be seen on the exterior façade (left); Strong
horizontal lines on the ceiling and walls can be observed (right)
24. 04 | ARCHITECTURE STYLE
Nevertheless, the building is technically not considered to be of pure modern
architecture as it has local influences. As opposed to one of the ideas of the International
architectural style where by the design solutions were indifferent to location, site and climate,
the design and construction of the TNB Headquarters were influenced by the weather and
climate in Malaysia – hot and humid almost all year round.
The traditional International style buildings are generally not suitable for the Malaysian
climate. Hence, International style architecture buildings in Malaysia include modifications in
their design, usually in the form of concrete, instead of the typical glass and steel structure. An
example of a building in Malaysia besides the TNB Headquarters that adopts this similar idea is
the Parliament Building on Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
Figure 04.8: Parliament Building, built in 1963
25. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
TNB Headquarters used different kind of materials for the exterior and interior of the
building. The materials used to construct the building include reinforced concrete, marble,
mosaic, timber, steel, iron, tempered glass etc. The construction method of the building is
concrete piling by using hydraulic hammer to provide strong foundation to the building for
nearly 50 years.
05.1 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURE ANALYSIS
Figure 05.1: Section of main entrance and foundation of TNB Headquarters
Figure 05.2: Section of ground floor and foundation of TNB Headquarters
26. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
Mono pitch steel roof trussCorrugated plastic roofing
TNB Headquarters used mono-pitched steel roof truss to support the corrugated plastic roofing
outside the walkway of the building. The mono pitch truss of this building is slightly curved to
accommodate the roof shape. Besides that, the steel roof truss is used because it has high tensile
strength to support the roof. Steel roof truss is also fire resistant, weather resistant and highly durable.
Figure 05.3: Thick drywall with lead lining (left); Wood studs as framing members (centre);
Wood bottom plate (right)
Some part of the TNB Headquarters used gypsum wall as part of the structure in the
building. Gypsum wall is also known as drywall, wallboard or plasterboard and it is a panel
made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. It is used to make interior
walls of the building. Gypsum board is one of several building materials covered by the
umbrella term “gypsum panel products.” All gypsum panel products contain gypsum cores.
However, they can be faced with a variety of different materials, including paper and fiberglass
27. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
mats. Gypsum board building systems are easy to install and it requires only a few tools such as
screws, nails and staple for construction.
Figure 05.4: Structural glass balustrading systems
TNB Headquarters also used structural glass balustrading systems.
These systems are a contemporary alternative to timber or aluminum
framed systems. It is generally a free standing system with fewer vertical
or horizontal supports. It requires the bottom of the tempered glass
panel to be fully and rigidly fixed usually into the grouted channel.
Concrete top fixing methods is when the concrete deck construction
provides the most stable substrate and is particularly well suited to the
frameless glass styles. Concrete substrate provides strong anchor points
and choice of fixing positions.
Figure 05.3: Front elevation (left); Side elevation (right)
28. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
The structure of the TNB Headquarters building is a rectangular shape building and has
been designed into a cube construction based on module of 5 feet 4 inches.
The cube of the building structure gives a honeycombed sculpture façade for both front and
rear elevation of the main building giving the building a good repetitive pattern.
The structure of the honeycomb is made of concrete to build window into it.
The glazed surface of honeycomb structure to prevent direct rays of sunlight into the
building.
STRUCTURAL COMPARISON BETWEEN TNB HEADQUARTERS AND CENTRE POINT LONDON
Figure 05.4: TNB Headquarters, Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Figure 05.5: Centre Point, London, United Kingdom
After making some comparison between TNB headquarters and also a building from
western country which is Centre Point London building, there are similarities between these
two buildings which is the structure of the buildings. Both buildings are rectangular in shape
and designed into cube construction based giving a honeycombed structure. TNB Headquarters
have a total of 11-storey whereas Centre Point London comprising a 33-storey office tower.
29. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
05.2 | MATERIALS ANALYSIS
GRANITE
Figure 05.6: Dataran TNB with granite flooring
The connecting pathway to TNB Headquarters building is granite flooring. Granite, a
quartz-based stone, because of that it is hard and is often considered the queen of the stones
for flooring purposes. It is nearly impossible to break granite. With proper care, granite flooring
will last a lifetime. Granite flooring is hypoallergenic, allergen, and bacteria resistant.
TEMPERED GLASS
Figure 05.7: Tempered glass at main entrance (left); Tinted tempered glass at resting area (right)
Tempered glass has many intangible advantages. It is best in resistant to thermal
temperature changes. Moreover, it also allows penetration of sunlight to brighten the interior
of building. Tinted tempered glass is used to minimize sunlight and heat. Tempered glass is
much stronger than regular glass. So, it can also be used as railing since it reduces the risk of
30. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
injury, it also reduces the risk of lawsuits. Tempered glass is also used in the building especially
the entrance is to allow clearer vision of who is entering the building and enjoy outside view.
Figure 05.8: Tempered glass railing at pathway (left); Tempered glass window at honeycomb
shaped concrete which can be opened (right)
CONCRETE
The structure of the TNB Headquarters is built of concrete.
Concrete is a strong hard building material composed of aggregate
bonded together with fluid cement which hardens over time. Concrete
is also workable before hardening for long timescales. Besides the
honeycomb design structure being made out of concrete, the building
uses concrete underneath the staircase because it is a tough material to
support the structure. Therefore, columns of the building are also made
of concrete as columns are the main support of certain structure in the
building.
Figure 05.9: Honeycomb structure of the building built of concrete (left); Curving concrete
underneath staircase (right)
31. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
MOSAIC TILES
Figure 05.10: Black mosaic tiles of the spiral staircase
TNB Headquarters used mosaic tiles as the building materials for the interior and
exterior. Mosaic tile is very durable and can easily match to raise sophistication and style of any
area with the design of the building. Mosaic tile can be found at the outside structure of the
building such as the honeycomb design pattern wall or the pillar because it can be easily
cleaned and maintained as every 2 years, the building is cleaned. For the interior, some of the
staircase used mosaic tile because it can ensure safety of user because it can prevent slippery.
Besides that, the material keeps the staircase looking good for effective maintenance.
Figure 05.11: Mosaic tiles at the outside façade of the building (left); Mosaic tiles covering
concrete walls of the building (right)
32. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
TIMBER
Figure 05.12: Wall on Level 10 of TNB
Headquarters using timber (Nyatoh wood)
Timber is used all over the building as it is one of the few
natural non-toxic building material which doesn’t leak chemical
vapor and is safe to handle and touch. Timber is also a natural
insulator and can reduce energy needs especially it is used in walls
and floor. As timber ages, it doesn’t break down into
environmentally damaging materials. Not only that, timber makes
the building a glossy look, which brings an antique feeling in the
interior of the TNB Headquarters building.
Some of the levels in the building used timber
flooring. Timber flooring is used especially in the
eating area of building because it can be clean
easily as it does not stain. Timber flooring is also
soft under foot unlike concrete or tiles which
tend to tire our feet and legs.
Figure 05.13: Timber flooring (spotted gum)
Spiral staircase at the ground floor differs from
other floor as the handle is made out of timber
which gives a simple and elegant design.
33. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
MARBLE
Figure 05.14: Marble stairs at the outdoor entrance (left);
Marble spiral staircase on ground floor (right)
Marble is also used as building materials in TNB Headquarters
building. Marble is mainly used on stairs and also floor in the
building. Marble provides spectacular look and feel and can be used
for nice interior decoration. It offers a classic look that cannot be
mimicked by any other material. Marble is also durable and disperse
heat well, use radiant heat mats prior to install marble flooring to
keep the material warm to touch. Not only that, marble requires low
maintenance and is also moisture resistant. Pills or liquid on marble
tiles can be taken off easily. Most importantly, marble is low bacteria
buildup.
Figure 05.15: Marble floor (left); Synthetic marble for receptionist counter (right)
34. 05 | BUILDING STRUCTURE
STEEL
Figure 05.16: Steel structure for TNB sign (left); Steel ladder (right)
Steel is used for the sign of TNB and the ladder at the rooftop building. Steel has the
highest strength to weight ratio of any building material and durable as steel is much stronger
than iron. Besides, steel won't shrink, twist or warp, reducing the likelihood of problems such as
cracking cornices, jamming doors, sticking windows or wavy rooflines therefore it is used to
uphold the sign of TNB to ensure safety.
Figure 05.17: Stainless steel structure as staircase railing
Stainless steel is used as railings for the spiral staircase at the 10th
floor of the building.
Stainless steel is a durable, low maintenance material and is often the least expensive choice
material. All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion and resist scaling and maintain
high strength at very high temperatures. The easy cleaning ability of stainless steel makes it first
choice for strict hygiene condition materials.
35. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
FLOORING
In the 19th
century, complex geometric techniques were taught to architects. For
flooring of the entrance, the architectural design was highly influenced by the geometric
shapes. The hexagon shapes were a hugely popular pattern for tiling. They were used as design
that link to each other randomly with different colours such as orange and brown which can
make a large space in front of the main entrance appear smaller and more inviting.
The design of the flooring could be anything from a simple dark line, to a more complex
geometric pattern. For example, the square tiles in a grid pattern used for flooring could give a
simple and clean look which enhances the feel and atmosphere of the space.
36. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
In order to create a contemporary design in 1960s, the floors of TNB Headquarters’
entrance hall were covered in marble. Marble flooring also could add a luxury feel to the
entrance hall since it is traditionally a more formal space.
In postmodernism, architects were free in using any
architectural elements in their designs. TNB Headquarters
building was designed with the features of postmodernism
style by incorporating different flooring materials such as
stone, marble and wood into various spaces to achieve
contemporary design.
Besides that, building materials of postmodern building
should be durable and able to withstand long-term exposure
to sun and rain. For example, building material that requires
low maintenance such as natural stone was encouraged to use
for the balcony flooring.
37. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
STAIRCASE
The double spiral staircases at the entrance hall of TNB Headquarters, shows the two
access points at the bottom of the stairs. They were built at both sides of the reception counter
that is connected to the main office on the first floor.
The double spiral staircases allow one-way traffic without obstruction and often in
support of legal requirements to have two separate fire escapes. Both stairs were covered with
marble tiles and the handrails were made of timber. All of these elements were evident in Art
Deco designs.
38. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
There is a spiral staircase in the
middle of first floor connecting
each level of the entire building.
The spiral staircase has a
wooden handrail on the outer
side and inner side just the
central pole which is very space
efficient in the use of floor area. The stair was made up of a combination of different materials
such as timber and mosaic tiles.
Besides having spiral staircases, there was a metal staircase built for emergency
purposes. This staircase which provides a method of escape in the event of a fire or other
emergency is a very important aspect of fire safety.
39. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
WINDOWS
The arrangement in series and the geometric repetition principles were used in façade
design of TNB Headquarters. The primary facade of the building was designed in modular form
and richly built in decorative geometric patterns.
Windows are permitted to interrupt the massive concrete
forms of the building and mostly recessed out of sight which was
meant to also evoke the body. The recessed window openings in the
façade were criticized by occupants as small, leaving the interior dark
and uninviting.
However, perhaps they were small but that was the intention.
They were developed to reduce sun exposure and provide thermal
comfort to the users in the interior spaces.
The postmodern architecture in 1960s was designed to
be concerned with environmental issues. Along the exterior
wall of the building, operable windows were integrated
horizontally to provide natural ventilation and maximize energy
efficiency.
40. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
The window is believed to be the single most important element of the building to the
workers by keeping them in touch with the time of day. Sunlight penetration in a workspace
has made a significant effect on job satisfaction and general well-being. Preference for windows
design in a workspace is mostly in rectangular shape with timber frame.
DOORS
The automatic door system was designed to provide
additional accessibility convenience, hygiene and style for TNB
Headquarters’ main entrance. It also features innovative control
elements and technology ensuring a basis for safe and reliable
access.
With a comprehensive range of possible configurations and
functions allowing access to be optimized and match pedestrian
traffic flows, automatic doors offer an elegant, sophisticated and
welcoming entrance to the building too.
The doors for interior were built with
various kinds of materials to give different
feelings to different spaces.
Wood, steel, glass and fiberglass were selected both for its
appearance and ability to create a modern look to the
building. The biggest difference between materials is
aesthetic.
41. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
LAMP
Although daylight is used as the main source of light during daytime in TNB
Headquarters, lamps are also used to bring light to the indoor rooms. With good designs, these
energy-efficient bulbs last significantly longer than traditional bulbs so the maintenance
department would not need to replace them as often.
CEILING
The spiral staircase with a pole in
the middle could correspond to the
oval accents on the ceiling. The oval-
shaped lamp was intended to emphasize
the domed ceiling style and to make more
attractive when combined with it.
One of the busiest options, coffered
ceilings features repeating sunken square
panels. Generally, the primary lighting fixture
is hung from the centermost panel while other
panels may feature recessed lighting. This
ceiling was constructed to creating character
in the entrance hall with very little supporting
decor.
42. 06 | ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS & COMPONENTS
WALL
TNB Headquarters building employs large floor-to-ceiling glass
windows as walls for the main entrance hall. These architectural
elements allow daylight to lighten up the space. They are
aesthetically pleasing when combined with marble flooring and
furniture and at the same time they make the space seem larger
and welcoming.
Interior wall in TNB Headquarters building was built with the insulating material used for the
wall system. Adding insulation to interior walls could reduce unwanted noise from outside and
also limit sound transmission from room to room.
Mosaic tiles were used as the material for exterior wall
design of TNB Headquarters building. They are excellent
for effective maintenance because of their ability to stay
the same all over the years and reduce staining.
43. 07 | CONCLUSION
Although it took us three visits to finally gain permission to enter the building, I find that
the TNB Headquarters is a unique building that stands out during its time. It is well maintained
and renovated to fit the requirements of buildings nowadays. This project is interesting as it
makes us to look into historical architectures and to learn from their mistakes and beauty.
The TNB Headquarters is designed in a balanced manner with very well spatial
arrangements. We can see that the circulation is mostly in linear pathway and every space is
emphasized and clear. Thus, there is less confusion in term of spatial arrangement. The function
of each floor is well planned and all the spaces have its usage. This reduced waste of space.
Being one of the most prominent landmarks in Kuala Lumpur, especially around the
time it was built, the TNB Headquarters is also a great illustration of the industrial and
commercial development that took place in Malaysia. Through this report assignment, I have
acquired a better understanding on the unique range of architectural style of buildings in
Malaysia and how external factors such as culture, economics and politics affect the
development of architecture.
The TNB Headquarters was constructed for over 50 years. The materials used in the
building are all well preserved and had always been maintained under good condition. The
tempered glass in the building will be cleaned every six months whereas the outside façade of
building will be cleaned every 2 years. Throughout this project, I really learned a lot and
understood more about this building especially the construction and materials of the TNB
Headquarters. We would also like to thanks Mr. Isamudin, from the Corporate Affairs &
Services Division who guided us throughout the whole building. Many thanks for his assistance
in our project.
Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that form
the architectural style of a building. Key elements of TNB Headquarters which are
representative of both modern and postmodern architecture are geometric-pattern flooring,
spiral staircases, repetitive pattern on building façade, domed ceiling style, functional
requirements of doors and windows, mosaic tiles for exterior wall and floor-to-ceiling glass
windows as interior wall.
44. 08 | REFERENCES
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