Ampang Park Shopping Centre was Malaysia's first shopping mall when it opened in 1973. It was designed in the Art Deco architectural style with influences from Le Corbusier's five points of architecture. The building features reinforced concrete columns, brick walls, ribbon windows, and decorative geometric elements typical of Art Deco. It became a landmark as the first air-conditioned shopping complex in Malaysia and was symbolic of the nation's early economic and architectural progress.
Culture and History II: Menara Maybank ReportEuxuan Ong
Menara Maybank is located in a busy area of Kuala Lumpur with good accessibility by various modes of transportation. The building has 5 entry points, with the two main entries from Jalan Tun Perak leading to the lobby area. The building features a free floor plan with minimal internal partitions to allow for open circulation. Key access points include the main entrance, central core, and two main staircases located for optimal accessibility between floors. The design prioritizes ease of movement throughout the building.
Architecture Culture & History 2_Project_02_Web bookWinnie Ang
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.
This document provides an introduction and analysis of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery building in Klang, Malaysia. It discusses the building's history, describing how it was originally constructed in 1909 as a British administration office and has since served various functions. The document outlines the building's design by architect A.B. Hubback and renovation led by architect Laurent Lim. It also analyzes the building's physical condition before and after renovation, and discusses the social, cultural, and political contexts of the building.
This document provides an overview of Wisma Angkasapuri, the headquarters of Radio Televisyen Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. It discusses the building's history, architects, site context, and architectural design. Wisma Angkasapuri was designed by Ronald Pratt in the International Style and features sun-shading panels inspired by the human tongue. The building consists of four main blocks located on a prime hilltop site along the Federal Highway. Its modern design embraced the vision of a progressive, modern nation while addressing Malaysia's tropical climate.
The document provides details about the Telekom Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was built between 1998-2001 to serve as the headquarters for Telekom Malaysia. At 310 meters tall with 55 floors, it is the 3rd tallest building in Malaysia. The tower was designed by architect Hijjas Kasturi in the shape of a bamboo shoot to symbolize growth. It features offices on the south and north sides with sky gardens in between to provide natural ventilation. Landscaping covers over 20% of the site to create a green space.
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 Wisma Angkasapuri, the main governmental building for Malaysia's Ministry of Information. It discusses the building's architectural style, layout, construction, and history. Wisma Angkasapuri was built in the 1960s and features an International style of architecture with some Malay influences. The building complex consists of six structures, including an administration building, television house, and entrance hall. It was designed by Canadian architect Nicholas James Pappas and built to house Malaysia's radio and television stations.
Culture and History II: Menara Maybank ReportEuxuan Ong
Menara Maybank is located in a busy area of Kuala Lumpur with good accessibility by various modes of transportation. The building has 5 entry points, with the two main entries from Jalan Tun Perak leading to the lobby area. The building features a free floor plan with minimal internal partitions to allow for open circulation. Key access points include the main entrance, central core, and two main staircases located for optimal accessibility between floors. The design prioritizes ease of movement throughout the building.
Architecture Culture & History 2_Project_02_Web bookWinnie Ang
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.
This document provides an introduction and analysis of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery building in Klang, Malaysia. It discusses the building's history, describing how it was originally constructed in 1909 as a British administration office and has since served various functions. The document outlines the building's design by architect A.B. Hubback and renovation led by architect Laurent Lim. It also analyzes the building's physical condition before and after renovation, and discusses the social, cultural, and political contexts of the building.
This document provides an overview of Wisma Angkasapuri, the headquarters of Radio Televisyen Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. It discusses the building's history, architects, site context, and architectural design. Wisma Angkasapuri was designed by Ronald Pratt in the International Style and features sun-shading panels inspired by the human tongue. The building consists of four main blocks located on a prime hilltop site along the Federal Highway. Its modern design embraced the vision of a progressive, modern nation while addressing Malaysia's tropical climate.
The document provides details about the Telekom Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was built between 1998-2001 to serve as the headquarters for Telekom Malaysia. At 310 meters tall with 55 floors, it is the 3rd tallest building in Malaysia. The tower was designed by architect Hijjas Kasturi in the shape of a bamboo shoot to symbolize growth. It features offices on the south and north sides with sky gardens in between to provide natural ventilation. Landscaping covers over 20% of the site to create a green space.
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 Wisma Angkasapuri, the main governmental building for Malaysia's Ministry of Information. It discusses the building's architectural style, layout, construction, and history. Wisma Angkasapuri was built in the 1960s and features an International style of architecture with some Malay influences. The building complex consists of six structures, including an administration building, television house, and entrance hall. It was designed by Canadian architect Nicholas James Pappas and built to house Malaysia's radio and television stations.
The two Emirates Towers in Dubai are located in the financial district and are among the tallest buildings in the world. Tower 1 is 354.6 meters tall and Tower 2 is 309 meters tall. They were completed between 1996-2000 and were the tallest buildings in Dubai until the construction of Burj Khalifa. The towers contain offices, luxury hotel rooms, restaurants, and shopping and are connected at the base. Their distinctive silver and glass exteriors have become symbols of modern Dubai.
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.
Wisma Angkasapuri is the headquarters of Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) located in Kuala Lumpur. It was designed in the international style of modernism by architect Ronald Pratt and built in 1968. The building incorporates local Malaysian influences through elements like its spade-like sun shading panels, curved barrel vault roof, and Malay wood carvings. It is accessible via major highways and public transportation. The building layout consists of an administration block and television house connected by an entrance hall with a distinctive barrel vault roof.
The Dewan Tunku Canselor building at University Malaya was constructed in 1965 and serves as the university's convention center. It was designed by architect Dato' Kington Loo in the Brutalist style. The building has a concrete structure and features brise-soleil on the facade to reduce heat gain. It has a large overhang on the roof to provide shade. Internally, it has a large event hall and mezzanine floor, with access provided by two spiral staircases within shear walls. The building underwent renovations after a 2001 fire to improve facilities for various functions.
Kl modern architecture booklet (final) (1) (2)Shermaineojm
The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blending of colonial, Asian, Malay, Islamic, modern and postmodern influences. Most colonial buildings were built in the late 19th to early 20th centuries and feature styles like Mughal, Tudor and Neoclassical. After independence in the 1970s-90s, buildings with more local and Islamic motifs arose. Modernist architecture also grew after independence and blended local identity. Key buildings mentioned include the National Mosque, Wisma Angkasapuri and Wisma Amanah Raya.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Dewan Tunku Canselor, an iconic building at University of Malaya. It discusses the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction, and materials. Dewan Tunku Canselor was completed in 1966 and serves as a multi-purpose hall. It was designed in the Brutalist style using bare concrete and influenced by the modernist movement. The building utilizes concrete, glass, tiles, steel and timber in its construction.
The document provides an analysis of the Telekom Tower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes fast facts about the building, its history and architect. The analysis covers the building's site context, accessibility, climate response and relationships to surroundings. It examines the architectural layout including floor plans, elevations, sections and circulation. It also analyzes the building style, elements, construction materials and sustainability features. The analysis compares Telekom Tower to another nearby building called The Bow.
The document provides an analysis of the Chin Woo Stadium located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It begins with an introduction to the building and its unique Art Deco architectural style. The analysis then covers the building's site context, architectural layout, style, construction, and elements. Key aspects of the Chin Woo Stadium highlighted include its asymmetrical form, flat roof, horizontal banding and ledges, nautical influences, and use of materials like reinforced concrete and terrazzo. The document presents the building as an example of the modernistic architecture that emerged in Malaysia between the 1950s-1970s.
The mixed-use Hästen 21 development in central Stockholm comprises retail, office space, and housing integrated into a complex respecting the city's history. Designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, it features shops on lower floors and offices on upper floors with terraces, while apartments are located in a separate vertical volume with balconies. The building aims to revitalize the area with new passages and pockets of public space to enhance pedestrian experience.
The Taipei Performing Arts Center in Taiwan elevates a substantial part of its program to create an open public square underneath. By lifting the main plateau, panoramic views of the city are created. The building contains more void space in the form of this three-dimensional urban square than mass. The square fundamentally becomes part of the building and is activated by various balconies and terraces with different programs. The four "legs" of the building that support the horizontal slab are each programmed differently and contain performance spaces at varying altitudes, connected by a system of loops, stairs, and elevators.
The Cube Tower is a 70m tall office building in Guadalajara, Mexico designed by Catalan architect Carme Pinós. It has 19 floors plus a basement level and was constructed between 2004-2005. The building was designed to maximize natural ventilation and light through its three concrete core structure, which contain elevators and services. Large cantilevered slabs projected up to 10m from the cores, supported by post-tensioned steel beams and allowing open floor plans with few interior columns. This innovative structural system, along with a double-skin facade, terraces, and an atrium space, minimizes the need for mechanical cooling in Guadalajara's climate.
This document provides information about the site location and context for a proposed urban park in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. It summarizes the history and development of Brickfields, describes the macro and micro site locations, and analyzes the surrounding context including neighboring districts, accessibility, building typologies, skyline, amenities, and views. A SWOT analysis is also included, noting strengths like the site's centralized location, weaknesses like traffic congestion, and opportunities to create a new public green space in the area.
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur utilizes several architectural principles in its design, including rhythm, repetition, hierarchy, and symmetry. Rhythm is shown through repetitive elements like windows and arches. Repetition creates patterns with identical shapes. Hierarchy is demonstrated by the central clock tower being taller than the two flanking towers. Symmetry is most prominent, with the front facade and towers arranged symmetrically around the central axis.
Cayan Tower is a 306.4 meter tall residential skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is composed of 73 above ground floors that twist around a central core at a rate of 1.2 degrees per floor, rotating 90 degrees by the top of the building. Each floor has identical hexagonal floor plans composed of residential units around a central corridor. The unique twisting design helps reduce wind loads and solar heat gain compared to a standard rectangular tower of the same height.
Kohinoor Square is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Mumbai comprising a 203m main tower and 142m residential tower. The main tower has shopping malls on the lower floors and a five-star hotel on the upper floors. The residential tower has parking on the lower 15 floors and apartments on the upper 20 floors. The complex was designed to be environmentally sustainable and received a LEED Gold rating. It has large landscaped gardens and terraces to maximize natural light and minimize heat gain. The central core structure uses a post-tensioned concrete slab system. The complex provides parking for 2000 cars and is well-connected to various parts of Mumbai by major roads.
The document provides a site analysis report for an architectural design studio project. It analyzes the site and surrounding neighborhood context in six sections: development parameters and requirements, neighborhood context, traffic and facilities, natural and environmental elements, human and cultural aspects, and site history. Key details analyzed include land use zoning, building regulations, neighboring developments, infrastructure, demographics of area users, and historical background of the site. Interviews were also conducted with local workers, shoppers, and students to understand usage patterns and needs in the area.
This document provides information on various locations and buildings in and around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the towns of Cheras, Seputeh, Taman Desa, Sungai Besi, and Bandar Tun Razak, describing when they were founded and their historical uses. It also summarizes several commercial and religious buildings, including details on their architectural styles, functions, massing, circulation, and design concepts. Locations include Kuala Lumpur, Sungai Besi, and Bandar Tun Razak. The buildings highlighted are Saidina Uthman Bin Affan Mosque, Cititel Hotel, Axiata Tower, Wisma IAV, Porsche Centre Sung
Wisma Lee Rubber is a 29-story office building in Kuala Lumpur that was originally completed in 1980 and later refurbished. It is located in the city center on a square lot along Jalan Melaka. The original architect was Arthur Oakley Coltman, and the refurbishment was done by Veritas Architects to maintain the original modern simplicity while updating it. The building uses glass and stainless steel in the new curtain wall and has vertical sun shading fins. It provides office space as well as ground floor retail and cafes.
This document provides information about a project analyzing the TeckHeng Enterprise building located along Jalan Raya Timur in Klang, Malaysia. The 3-sentence summary is:
The project involves analyzing the architectural features of the TeckHeng Enterprise building, a 1940s commercial building that has elements of both Art Deco and Early Straits Eclectic styles. Key Art Deco features include vertical banding, geometric forms, and plaster moulding, while Early Straits features include a jack roof and five-foot walkway. The building was originally residential but has housed various commercial businesses over time and now functions as an office equipment sales and service company.
The document provides an analysis of the Telekom Tower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes fast facts about the building, its history and architect. The analysis covers the building's site context, accessibility, climate response and relationships to surroundings. It examines the architectural layout including floor plans, elevations, sections and circulation. It also analyzes the building style, elements, and compares it to another building. In summary, the document provides a comprehensive analysis of the design, construction and context of the iconic Telekom Tower skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur.
The two Emirates Towers in Dubai are located in the financial district and are among the tallest buildings in the world. Tower 1 is 354.6 meters tall and Tower 2 is 309 meters tall. They were completed between 1996-2000 and were the tallest buildings in Dubai until the construction of Burj Khalifa. The towers contain offices, luxury hotel rooms, restaurants, and shopping and are connected at the base. Their distinctive silver and glass exteriors have become symbols of modern Dubai.
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.
Wisma Angkasapuri is the headquarters of Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) located in Kuala Lumpur. It was designed in the international style of modernism by architect Ronald Pratt and built in 1968. The building incorporates local Malaysian influences through elements like its spade-like sun shading panels, curved barrel vault roof, and Malay wood carvings. It is accessible via major highways and public transportation. The building layout consists of an administration block and television house connected by an entrance hall with a distinctive barrel vault roof.
The Dewan Tunku Canselor building at University Malaya was constructed in 1965 and serves as the university's convention center. It was designed by architect Dato' Kington Loo in the Brutalist style. The building has a concrete structure and features brise-soleil on the facade to reduce heat gain. It has a large overhang on the roof to provide shade. Internally, it has a large event hall and mezzanine floor, with access provided by two spiral staircases within shear walls. The building underwent renovations after a 2001 fire to improve facilities for various functions.
Kl modern architecture booklet (final) (1) (2)Shermaineojm
The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blending of colonial, Asian, Malay, Islamic, modern and postmodern influences. Most colonial buildings were built in the late 19th to early 20th centuries and feature styles like Mughal, Tudor and Neoclassical. After independence in the 1970s-90s, buildings with more local and Islamic motifs arose. Modernist architecture also grew after independence and blended local identity. Key buildings mentioned include the National Mosque, Wisma Angkasapuri and Wisma Amanah Raya.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Dewan Tunku Canselor, an iconic building at University of Malaya. It discusses the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction, and materials. Dewan Tunku Canselor was completed in 1966 and serves as a multi-purpose hall. It was designed in the Brutalist style using bare concrete and influenced by the modernist movement. The building utilizes concrete, glass, tiles, steel and timber in its construction.
The document provides an analysis of the Telekom Tower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes fast facts about the building, its history and architect. The analysis covers the building's site context, accessibility, climate response and relationships to surroundings. It examines the architectural layout including floor plans, elevations, sections and circulation. It also analyzes the building style, elements, construction materials and sustainability features. The analysis compares Telekom Tower to another nearby building called The Bow.
The document provides an analysis of the Chin Woo Stadium located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It begins with an introduction to the building and its unique Art Deco architectural style. The analysis then covers the building's site context, architectural layout, style, construction, and elements. Key aspects of the Chin Woo Stadium highlighted include its asymmetrical form, flat roof, horizontal banding and ledges, nautical influences, and use of materials like reinforced concrete and terrazzo. The document presents the building as an example of the modernistic architecture that emerged in Malaysia between the 1950s-1970s.
The mixed-use Hästen 21 development in central Stockholm comprises retail, office space, and housing integrated into a complex respecting the city's history. Designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, it features shops on lower floors and offices on upper floors with terraces, while apartments are located in a separate vertical volume with balconies. The building aims to revitalize the area with new passages and pockets of public space to enhance pedestrian experience.
The Taipei Performing Arts Center in Taiwan elevates a substantial part of its program to create an open public square underneath. By lifting the main plateau, panoramic views of the city are created. The building contains more void space in the form of this three-dimensional urban square than mass. The square fundamentally becomes part of the building and is activated by various balconies and terraces with different programs. The four "legs" of the building that support the horizontal slab are each programmed differently and contain performance spaces at varying altitudes, connected by a system of loops, stairs, and elevators.
The Cube Tower is a 70m tall office building in Guadalajara, Mexico designed by Catalan architect Carme Pinós. It has 19 floors plus a basement level and was constructed between 2004-2005. The building was designed to maximize natural ventilation and light through its three concrete core structure, which contain elevators and services. Large cantilevered slabs projected up to 10m from the cores, supported by post-tensioned steel beams and allowing open floor plans with few interior columns. This innovative structural system, along with a double-skin facade, terraces, and an atrium space, minimizes the need for mechanical cooling in Guadalajara's climate.
This document provides information about the site location and context for a proposed urban park in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. It summarizes the history and development of Brickfields, describes the macro and micro site locations, and analyzes the surrounding context including neighboring districts, accessibility, building typologies, skyline, amenities, and views. A SWOT analysis is also included, noting strengths like the site's centralized location, weaknesses like traffic congestion, and opportunities to create a new public green space in the area.
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur utilizes several architectural principles in its design, including rhythm, repetition, hierarchy, and symmetry. Rhythm is shown through repetitive elements like windows and arches. Repetition creates patterns with identical shapes. Hierarchy is demonstrated by the central clock tower being taller than the two flanking towers. Symmetry is most prominent, with the front facade and towers arranged symmetrically around the central axis.
Cayan Tower is a 306.4 meter tall residential skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is composed of 73 above ground floors that twist around a central core at a rate of 1.2 degrees per floor, rotating 90 degrees by the top of the building. Each floor has identical hexagonal floor plans composed of residential units around a central corridor. The unique twisting design helps reduce wind loads and solar heat gain compared to a standard rectangular tower of the same height.
Kohinoor Square is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Mumbai comprising a 203m main tower and 142m residential tower. The main tower has shopping malls on the lower floors and a five-star hotel on the upper floors. The residential tower has parking on the lower 15 floors and apartments on the upper 20 floors. The complex was designed to be environmentally sustainable and received a LEED Gold rating. It has large landscaped gardens and terraces to maximize natural light and minimize heat gain. The central core structure uses a post-tensioned concrete slab system. The complex provides parking for 2000 cars and is well-connected to various parts of Mumbai by major roads.
The document provides a site analysis report for an architectural design studio project. It analyzes the site and surrounding neighborhood context in six sections: development parameters and requirements, neighborhood context, traffic and facilities, natural and environmental elements, human and cultural aspects, and site history. Key details analyzed include land use zoning, building regulations, neighboring developments, infrastructure, demographics of area users, and historical background of the site. Interviews were also conducted with local workers, shoppers, and students to understand usage patterns and needs in the area.
This document provides information on various locations and buildings in and around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the towns of Cheras, Seputeh, Taman Desa, Sungai Besi, and Bandar Tun Razak, describing when they were founded and their historical uses. It also summarizes several commercial and religious buildings, including details on their architectural styles, functions, massing, circulation, and design concepts. Locations include Kuala Lumpur, Sungai Besi, and Bandar Tun Razak. The buildings highlighted are Saidina Uthman Bin Affan Mosque, Cititel Hotel, Axiata Tower, Wisma IAV, Porsche Centre Sung
Wisma Lee Rubber is a 29-story office building in Kuala Lumpur that was originally completed in 1980 and later refurbished. It is located in the city center on a square lot along Jalan Melaka. The original architect was Arthur Oakley Coltman, and the refurbishment was done by Veritas Architects to maintain the original modern simplicity while updating it. The building uses glass and stainless steel in the new curtain wall and has vertical sun shading fins. It provides office space as well as ground floor retail and cafes.
This document provides information about a project analyzing the TeckHeng Enterprise building located along Jalan Raya Timur in Klang, Malaysia. The 3-sentence summary is:
The project involves analyzing the architectural features of the TeckHeng Enterprise building, a 1940s commercial building that has elements of both Art Deco and Early Straits Eclectic styles. Key Art Deco features include vertical banding, geometric forms, and plaster moulding, while Early Straits features include a jack roof and five-foot walkway. The building was originally residential but has housed various commercial businesses over time and now functions as an office equipment sales and service company.
The document provides an analysis of the Telekom Tower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes fast facts about the building, its history and architect. The analysis covers the building's site context, accessibility, climate response and relationships to surroundings. It examines the architectural layout including floor plans, elevations, sections and circulation. It also analyzes the building style, elements, and compares it to another building. In summary, the document provides a comprehensive analysis of the design, construction and context of the iconic Telekom Tower skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur.
The document discusses several buildings in Kuala Lumpur designed using the Brutalist architectural style. It provides details on the massing, design concepts, and functions of each building. Some key features of Brutalist design discussed include the use of repeated geometric forms and shapes, raw concrete materials, and an emphasis on structure over ornamentation.
The document provides information about the refurbishment of Wisma Lee Rubber, a 29-story office tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Key details include:
- The original building from 1980 was refurbished in 2008 to give it a more contemporary look with a new glass and stainless steel curtain wall facade.
- Vertical sun shading fins and a fully glazed facade accentuate the height of the building. The top floors are designed as a light box at night.
- At street level, the former car porch was extended with a glass canopy to create a semi-outdoor space with a sidewalk cafe.
- The building is located in the heart of the business district
The building uses a waffle slab ceiling construction method where the ceiling is made of egg-crate reinforced concrete that allows a longer span and fewer beams. Load bearing walls are used to maximize interior space and the building stands at 3-4 storeys high. Concrete was used extensively on both the interior and exterior of the building in its raw form to emphasize the brutalist architectural style.
Dewan Tunku Canselor is an iconic building at University of Malaya constructed in the 1960s. It was designed in the Brutalist style by architect Dato' Kington Loo, featuring a predominantly bare concrete structure with waffle slabs. The building utilizes concrete, glass, tiles, steel and timber in its construction. It was inspired by works of Le Corbusier and shares similarities to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in India, both emphasizing exposed concrete structure and suitability to local climate.
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This document provides details about Menara Dayabumi, a 35-story commercial building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was designed by Arkitek MAA Sdn Bhd and completed in 1984. The building is located near Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, south of Merdeka Square. It incorporates elements of Islamic architectural style to blend in with surrounding historical buildings. The document discusses the architect, site context, transportation access, and provides an introduction, architectural layout, style analysis, construction details, and conclusions.
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This document is a curriculum vitae for Jacky Chang Fu Qi that includes personal details, education history, skills, work experience, and references. It summarizes his Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Hong Kong in 2013, previous work as an architect and interior designer in Beijing firms, and involvement in several mixed-use and commercial projects in China.
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The document discusses how building support structures can enrich urban spaces in several ways:
1) Large-scale structures can separate buildings from the ground and support urban elements like plazas and bridges.
2) Atria and open spaces allow urban areas to penetrate into buildings and connect indoor and outdoor spaces.
3) Structures can connect urban areas to underground facilities like malls and subways.
The Mellat Park Cineplex in Tehran, designed by Fluid Motion Architects, revitalizes an underused urban space. Its curved shape follows the contour of the site and highway. Key features include an open "eyvan" courtyard, flexible architecture, and an emphasis on fluidity and integration of spaces. The building contains four theaters, exhibition space, restaurants, and shops, with the goal of encouraging cultural exchange. Its structure and materials bring the dynamic concept to life.
Sentul Boulevard is a commercial space built in 1997 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It consists of 6 blocks of buildings used for shop-offices. Tenures are freeholders and facilities include elevators. Materials used include concrete, steel, cemented blocks, and glass. Key features are its geometric building forms for efficient movement, systematic alignment of blocks, repeated architectural elements, and use of windows for natural lighting.
High tech architecture emerged in the 1970s and incorporates elements of high technology into building designs. It emphasizes transparency and reveals the underlying structure and functions. Pioneers of high tech architecture include Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, and Renzo Piano. They designed iconic buildings using advanced materials and expressed the industrial aesthetic with exposed services and structural elements.
This document provides a summary of an individual's career experience in architecture from 1995-2015. It lists the following key details:
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2. Figure 1.1 Bird eye view of Ampang Park Shopping Centre
(Source: Robert J. Steiner, 2006)
INTRODUCTION 3-4
ARCHITECTURE STYLE 5-7
MATERIALS AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 8-12
ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS 13-16
CONCLUSION 17
REFERENCE 18
CONTENTS
3. 1. Malaysia’s first and oldest shopping centres
in Malaysia in 1973.
2.Designed byABCAkitek's (currently known
as DP Architect) Chan Sui Him and William S
W Lim
3. Became a landmark to indicate the first
move from main street shopping to a self-con-
tained air-conditioned shopping mall.
4 The first complex with cinema, hosting car
shows and fashion shows in that period.
5. Once a symbol of beginnings, of progress
and prosperity of the growth of Malaysia’s ar-
chitecture, economic and technology.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 FAST FACTS
Figure 1.2 Right side view of Ampang Park Shopping Centre
(Source:Wang Segget, 2011)
Figure 1.3 Location map of
Ampang Park Shopping Centre
(Source: Google Map, 2014)
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4. Figure 1.4 Floor plans of Ampang Park Shopping Centre
(Source: Ampang Park website, 2010)
Ampang Park Shopping Centre (APSC)
is recognised as one of Malaysia’s first
and oldest shopping centres located
near Suria KLCC,in JalanAmpang,Kua-
la Lumpur. Designed by ABC Akitek's
(currently known as DP Architect)
Chan Sui Him and William S W Lim,
it was developed by Low Keng Huat
Brothers Realty Sdn Bhd with an area
of 425,000 sq ft, using RM 10 million.
APSC was the idea of the Low brothers
following their successful project, the
People's Park in 1968 which was the
first shopping complex in Singapore.
Officially opened in March 1973,APSC
became a landmark to indicate the first
move from main street shopping to a
self-contained air-conditioned shop-
ping mall. It was the first complex with
cinema, hosting car shows and fashion
shows in that periods.It was once a
symbol of beginnings, of progress and
prosperity of the growth of Malaysia’s
architecture,economic and technology.
Today,Ampang Park Shopping Centre is
known for their extensive range in Ma-
lay fashion.Besides fashion,it also offers
many other services and dining choices.
APSC is conveniently located at the
intersection of Jalan Ampang and Jalan
Tun Razak,and are well serviced by the
public transportation such as buses,
taxis and Light Rail Transit (LRT) and
within walking distance to the Petronas
Twin Towers, Malaysia’s iconic building.
1.2 HISTORY
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5. 2.1 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
ANALYSIS
Ampang park Shopping Centre is the first
modernized shopping mall with air-condition-
ing that was much influenced by Le Corbusier’s
five points of new architecture. From the ex-
terior of the building to its floor plans , the Le
Corbusier style was clearly portrayed through
its spatial organization, form and shape. In ad-
dition, the architect wisely adopted the devel-
opment of Le Corbusier’s idea of“street in the
air” which offers expedient places for people
in the building to interact with each other .
Figure 2.1 .1 Idea of “street in the air”
(Source: Google Image, 2014 )
Figure 2.1.2 Idea of “street in the air” in APSC
(Source:YeowYi Chuan, 2014)
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ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
6. The middle walkway of the building was actu-
ally inspired by the combination of two con-
cepts, the atrium from the western style and
street market from the local style.The atrium
was one of the special features derived from
the ancient Roman dwellings, which was de-
signed to give the building a feeling of space
and light.The concept not only allowed natural
sunlight penetration but also provides a better
air ventilation inside the building, making the
shopping centre more environment friendly.
The shop lots were arranged in a way that
look like a local street, which eventually
gives visitors a more comfortable shopping
experience as people from that era were
used to do all the shopping along the street.
Figure 2.2.1 Centralised
shops in APSC
(Source:YeowYi Chuan,
2014)
The composition of vertical and horizontal el-
ements gives the building a streamline , mod-
ernize feeling.The boxy blank walls protrud-
ing out at selected portions and concourses
are set in complementing the boxy wall pan-
els and left open to allow natural ventilation
for passers by along Jalan Ampang to view
the “busy-ness” of the shopping complex.
2.3 EXTERIOR
Figure 2.2.3 Concourse of
APSC
(Source:Wang Segget,
2011)
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Figure 2.2.2 First floor of
APSC
(Source:Wang Segget,
2011)
2.2 inTERIOR
7. Ampang Park Shopping Centre has featured
elements from the Art Deco period. One of
the features of Art Deco was found from its
external wall, which is the Shanghai plaster.
Shanghai plaster is an interesting, cheaper al-
ternative to stone that has a special kind of
rendering effect that gives the building a raw
and natural feel. The vertical fins or chamfered
windows on the external wall serve not only
for climatic solutions but also play an import-
ant role in decorating the building. There is
also quite a number of decorative expression
with different geometrical shapes that can
be seen around the building, such as the col-
umns, wall ornamentation and openings.
2.4 ART DECO
Pilotis. The load of the structure is sup-
ported by the grid reinforced concrete col-
umns to replace the supporting wall. The
lifted structure looks more welcoming ,
as no supporting walls enclose the build-
ing. This principle works perfectly fine on
the shopping mall as it’s a commercial cen-
ter that should be gathering the people.
2.5 LE CORBUSIER
Figure 2.3 Left facade of APSC
(Source: Yeow Yi Chuan, 2014)
Figure 2.4 .2 Columns used in APSC
(Source: Yeow Yi Chuan, 2014)
Figure 2.3 Comparison of APSC and Villa Savoye
(Source: Wang Segget, 2011; Jeffrey Howe, n,d)
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8. 3.1 Characteristics of Building
Construction
T
he Ampang Park Shopping Centre has a heavy massing in the form of an
inverted ziggurat, elevated on a rows of load bearing columns rising from
the ground floor, a signature of the Art Deco period in the 1930s. The
construction of this building very much follows methods applied in the West
such as the extensive use of bricks to form the walls of the building, which is
also seen in the Chrysler Building in New York City.The Chrysler Building, the
tallestArt Deco Building to be constructed at that period,was constructed with
3,826,000 bricks that were manually laid, to form the non-loadbearing walls of
the skyscraper.
The construction of this building also features the 5 architectural concept
of Le Corbusier, despite the later’s rejection of the Art Deco movement. His
concept of Pilotis is applied throughout this building as well as a free plan.
Fig 3.1 Ampang Park Shopping Centre in the1970s.
Source: Guide to Kuala Lumpur Notable Buildings, 1976.
material
analysis &
Construction
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9. D
ue to its step leveling facade
on both interior and exteriors,
materials such as reinforced
bricks, reinforced concrete and con-
crete columns are used in this building
to allow layers of mass construction to
be built from the ground. Reinforced
concrete, a material which became
widely used since being introduced
to Malaysia in the 1930s, was used to
form the walls of the building, as the
rebars inside the concrete wall have
high compressive strength. Shanghai
plaster was used on the exterior to
mimic the matt sutfaces of exotic ma-
sonry as found in the west. Shanghai
plaster, a good, cheap, external grade
material which could be applied easi-
ly, by skilled craftsmen to achieve the
matt appearance of stone, is used as
the finishing for the columns.
Clay bricks were also used as one
of the components to construct the
walls for the shopping centre. Laid in
Flemish bonds, the brick walls were
then cladded with concrete before
being given a paint finishing.The
usage of clay bricks is evident in the
rooftop’s walls. However comparing
to the progress in the West,West-
ern countries have already started
to adopt precast concrete as well
as insitu concrete which have higher
compressive strength.
Fig 3.2.1Exterior walls.
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
Fig 3.2.2Clay Bricks in
Flemish Bonds.
Photography by Ivanka Teh
Fig 3.2.3 Flemish Bonds sketch
Source: Google Images.
3.2 Walls
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10. A
nother feature to mention
is the staircase design of the
building. The design of the
staircases connecting to each level
is designed specifically according to
the design language of the building
leveling.The bridging of the staircase
from level to level creates an archi-
tectural visual of ziggurat steps in its
construction.As the building is split
into two, with a high volume walk-
way in the middle of the building,
the staircase promotes circulation
around the building with access to
different levels.
The staircase is constructed using
reinforced concrete slabs.To form a
flight of stairs, about 12 slabs that
forms the steps, are cemented onto
one long concrete slab running
across the 10 slabs. The slabs are
then supported by a metal structure
that forms the skeletal frame of the
staircase. This construction meth-
od is possible due to the advent of
mass production of construction
materials such as metal and con-
crete during the 1930s, when inno-
vation is heavily driven by mechani-
cal industries.
By the 1970s, elevator shafts have
already made their way into the
construction industry in the west
and are implemented widely. A lift
was only added for Ampang Park
Shopping Centre much later on.
Fig 3.3.1Staircase for Circulation
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
Fig 3.3.2 Construction details of staircase
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
3.3 Staircase
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Fig 3.3.3 Floorplan Circulation
Diagram by Loo Mei Chuen.
11. A
t the ceiling of the top level
is constructed with waffle
slab ceiling, with the use of
prefabricated hollow sheet-met-
al domes to create a grid pattern
of voids in a solid floor slab, saving
material without reducing the slab’s
strength, at the same time relieving
the structural stress load onto the
building.
The roof of APSC is made of struc-
tural joist sheated by aluminium foil
in the interior.The aluminum foil is
light and it is able to block 95 per-
cent of the heat radiated. This re-
duces the load bearing of the roof
on the columns and is able to main-
tain the cool temperature in the
building.
3.4 Ceiling and Roof
Fig 3.4.2 Aluminium Foil roofing
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
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12. z
S
teel and glass are another prom-
inent materials used in the art
deco architecture. Constructed
with thin framing, the glass panels on
the façade are secured on the open-
ings created on the walls and aligned
in linear with fins in between of them.
The fins of the window are used to
limit light penetration from direct
sunlight and restrict visibility as well.
Elongated ribbon window at the
back of the façade is as well con-
structed with glazing window glasses
to reflect heat from entering the
building.
Moving to the interior of the build-
ings, glass panels with aluminum
steels are extensively used to show-
case and the display the products of
the shops.
3.5 Windows
Fig 3.5.2 Glass Panels used for showcase in shoplots.t
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
Fig 3.5.2 Elongated ribbon windows at rear elevation
Photograph by Ivanka Teh.
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13. component analysis
T
he Ampang Park Shopping Centre manifests an essence of Streamline Moderne architec-
ture. From the exterior, there is a strong emphasis on the vertical and horizontal elements.
It is shown through the horizontality of the façade and the verticality of the columns be-
neath.The color palette used in the building were of subdue shades; base colors were typically light
earth tones or off-whites, such as beige and light yellow, while the trim colors were dark colors
such as dark orange and green to contrast from the light base.In addition,walls had smooth surface
finish made of stucco to enhance its sleek linear appearance.
Due to influence from the Art Deco style, fun-
damental geometrical shapes such as circles,
squares and rectangles were used as minor or-
namentation for the building to achieve a mono-
lithic appearance with applied decorative motifs.
4.1 streamline moderne 4.2 decorative expression
Figure 4.1.1 External façade
(Source: PAM, Dec 1987)
Figure 4.1.2 Sketch illustrating the horizontality
and verticality of the facade
Figure 4.2.1 , 4.2.2 Geometrical shaped elements inside building
(Source:Teh Gie Eng & Loo Mei Chuen, 2014)
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14. Wide eaves which keep out the sun and rain were adapted as horizon-
tal banding devices that merge into the heavy horizontal articulation in
the building.The banding devices were also used to form vents above
glazed window openings, hence the fine line between decorative form
and practical function..
The building comprised of a few types of windows, one of it being
the punctured openings, either square or small circles, to preserve its
streamline appearance. Ribbon windows wraps around the corner of
the building to provide further linear exaggeration and predate the
glass wall found in future modern architecture.Vertical fins or cham-
fered windows were used for climatic solutions, in relation to the use
of energy conservation devices.
4.4 Horizontal banding4.3 windows and openings
Figure 4.3.1 , 4.3.2 Round openings and chamfered windows
around the building (Source:Teh Gie Eng, 2014)
Figure 4.3.3 Ribbon windows in the front facade of the building
(Source: Loo Mei Chuen, 2014)
Figure 4.4.1 Horizontal banding cornering the building
(Source: Loo Mei Chuen, 2014)
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15. 4.6 LOGO
The use of logo on the building is a significance of art deco.
Figure 4.6.4 Logo of APSC (Source:YeowYi Chuan, 2014)
Figure 4.5.3 Railings of staircase
(Source: Loo Mei Chuen, 2014)
Figure 4.5.1 Decorative element within building
(Source:Teh Gie Eng, 2014)
Figure 4.5.2 Sketch illustrating elements coming in threes
The influence was clearly seen in the building, as everything seems to
come in threes; the staircase railing being the most obvious.
4.5 threes
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16. 4.8 FLAT ROOF
The staircases in the building were of tower-like
construction and were used to accentuate the
corners of the building.
The building had a flat surfaced roof as to not disturb the horizontality of
overall building besides giving a distinct modern look while the exterior
walls were extended beyond the roof line to form a parapet that wraps
around the building.
4.7 TOWER-LIKE STAIRCASE
Figure 4.7.1 Sketch illustrating placement of main staircases
Figure 4.7.2 Tower-like staircase
at corners of the building
(Source:YeowYi Chuan, 2014)
Figure 4.7.1 APSC (Source: PAM, 1987)
Figure 4.8.1 , 4.8.2 Flat roofline of the building
(Source: PAM, Dec 1987; Loo mei Chuen, 2014)
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17. CONCLUSION
I
t is conclusive that the spatial ar-
rangement, form and shape of Am-
pang Park Shopping Centre was
able to portray Corbusier’s points
of architecture and it was clear that
Art Deco elements and features
were incorporated into the building.
The use of grid reinforced concrete
columns which acts as support struc-
tures allowed a free facade, giving
way to the emphasis on the horizon-
talily and verticality of the building.
Since the building was free from load
bearing walls, the plan could be de-
signed in a way that expresses the
idea of “street in the air”, offering a
similar shopping along the street ex-
perience just as how people used to
do during that era. With the use of
subdued colors, it creates an essence
of Streamline Moderne feel within
the building. Emerged as one of the
most successful shopping centre in
Kuala Lumpur, the modern looking
APSC is constructed with the ad-
vanced construction methods with
reinforcement technology and mate-
rials for a 5 storey high shopping cen-
tre, highlighting the liner stretched-
ring circulation in the building.
Built with the influence of modern-
ism and art deco movement, APSC
is no doubt an spectacular design
in the 1970s , very much influenced
with the local context to accom-
modate the busy streets and also
the weather condition in Malaysia.
Figure 5.1 Rear facade of APSC
(Source: Ivanka Teh, 2014)
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