This document provides information about Bukit Bintang, a shopping and entertainment district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses the history and location of Bukit Bintang, describes several major landmarks and shopping districts in the area like Lot 10, Starhill Gallery, and Plaza Low Yat. It also analyzes the zoning, transportation, public facilities, and traffic patterns of Bukit Bintang. In addition, the document performs a SWOT analysis and discusses how the student went beyond their comfort zone to fully explore and understand the area.

1. BUKIT BINTANG
“The Starhill”
DARREN TONG WEN HAN| 0328028| FNBE JULY 2016
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2. TITLE PAGE
STUDENT INFO/ AIM 1
INTRODUCTION - KUALA LUMPUR
- BUKIT BINTANG
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MAJOR LANDMARKS/ SHOPPING DISTRICT 8-9
5 SENSES (SIGHT/ FEEL/ TASTE/ HEAR/ SMELL)
TANGIBLE/INTANGIBLE
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INTERESTING PLACES 16-17
BUILDING FUNCTIONS/ TYPE OF BUILDINGS 18
OPEN SPACES 19
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
TRANSPORTATIONS
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ZONING - ZONE A
- ZONE B
- ZONE C
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PUBLIC FACILITIES 28-29
TRANSPORTATION ROADS
TRAFFIC LEVEL
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NODES/ GATEWAYS 32-33
BUKIT BINTANG MONORAIL STATION 34-36
SWOT ANALYSIS 37
SUMMARY 38
REFERENCE LIST 39

3. STUDENT INFO:
NAME: DARREN TONG WEN HAN
STUDENT ID: 0328028
COURSE: FNBE JULY 2016
SCHOOL: ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING
AND DESIGN
LECTURER: MS.DELLIYA ZAIN
AIM :
This assignment encourages students to
understand a city. Not only to understand
its buildings but also to survey its
surroundings and environment.
TARGET SITE :
BUKIT BINTANG
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4. Kuala Lumpur
HISTORY
It is the nation’s capital city.
Kuala Lumpur is a
“Muddy Confluence”.
kuala is the point where two
rivers join together or an
estuary, and lumpur means
"mud”.
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5. The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is a bustling
metropolis whose face is a hybrid of traditional and
modern. Next to traditional shop houses and colonial
buildings from the past, high rises such as the Petronas
Twin towers loom, a projected symbol of Malaysia’s
aspirations, which were, in the recent past, the tallest
buildings in the world.
Wandering the streets of the city, one sees the cultural
melting pot of Malaysian society reflected boldly in KL.
Coming from all over the country and converging in KL,
the people of this city have brought with them their
unique customs and traditions, while partaking in the
modern and cosmopolitan way of life.
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6. BUKIT BINTANG
Bukit Bintang (Malay
[ˈbu.ket̚ ˈbi.ntaŋ]; stylized
as BintangWalk or Starhill,
the latter being a translation
of the Malay name) is the
name of the shopping and
entertainment district of
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A
part of BintangWalk is
designated as an "Arab
Street".
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7. Tong Shin Road in Bukit Bintang was the focal
point of the Malaysia's deadly May 13 race riots.
Back in the late 1980s, corporate magnate Tan
Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay proposed a rejuvenated
retail cluster in Kuala Lumpur. He started retail
developments in this area through a
conglomerate YTL Corporation and branded the
area as Bintang Walk.
The district has since undergone a
transformation to become one of the hippest
destinations in the city, though the
decentralisation of malls in Kuala Lumpur of late
has seen more sophisticated malls sprouting
around the fringes of the city proper at an
unprecedented rate.
Nestled within Kuala Lumpur's
Golden Triangle, the Bukit Bintang
district begins with Bukit Bintang
Road which starts at Raja Chulan
Road and ends at Pudu Road. The
two other roads that border the Bukit
Bintang district are Sultan Ismail
Road which intersects it and Imbi
Road at the south. Walter Grenier
Road, Bulan Road, Changkat Bukit
Bintang and Alor Road are
considered part of the entertainment
district.
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Was a business center
from 1970 to 1980.
Founded by Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay
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8. Centred on Bukit Bintang (Star Hill), the Golden
Triangle is roughly the area bounded by Jalan
Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan
Ismail. It's home to a cluster of major shopping
malls and many excellent places to eat and drink,
not least of which is Jalan Alor, KL's most famous
food street.
STREET MARKET
SHOPPING
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
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9. In Bukit Bintang has the Largest
indoor theme park which is the
Berjaya Times Square Theme Park,
formerly Cosmo’s World Theme
Park.
Bukit Bintang has one
the top 10 luxurious
hotels in Kuala Lumpur
which is the Starhill
Gallery hotel.
Even though many locals have already known that
this site would be very crowded but they are still
attracted to get there and would not mind the
hectic crowd.
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10. MAJOR LANDMARKS/SHOPPING DISTRICT
Plaza Low Yat first entered the shopping
scene in 1999, and within a short time frame
gained strong prominence as the country's
premier IT Lifestyle Shopping Mall, right at
the epicenter of the Bukit Bintang shopping
belt. With over 500 retail outlets operating
within the 7 themed retail floors.
Plaza IMBI is not a classy and luxurious
mall; it is a special IT mall, where you can
find anything related to computers. It is a
low-budget shopping mall, where prices
mainly depend on your bargaining skills.
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11. Sungei Wang is probably one of the
most popular malls among locals
in Kuala Lumpur. Every weekend the
mall is packed with visitors.It is well
known for its range of specialty shops. If
you are looking for specific products
chances are that you will find it here.
Lot 10 is a shopping complex within
central Kuala Lumpur's shopping and
entertainment district, Bintang Walk. It
serves the wealthy and it is the
equivalent of other city's high-class
shopping such as Fifth Avenue in the
1990s.
Fahrenheit88 offers a shopping
experience where you can find
Great Style for Less at over 170
retail stores, restaurants, cafes
and entertainment across 7 levels.
Starhill Gallery is a luxury retail mall
located in the Bukit Bintang shopping
district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mall
opened in 1996 as Starhill Shopping
Centre. In 1999, when business was
declined, it was acquired by YTL.Co.YTL
then transformed Starhill into a luxury brand
retail centre.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a shopping
mall situated in the Bukit Bintang district
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. it consists of
four major components: a retail mall, an
office tower, two residential and a
proposed hotel.
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12. The site is well balanced with
greens and building, this makes it
fresh and comfortable
atmosphere.
The site has attracted many
crowds for its has many
interesting places.
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13. CROWD LEVEL
LOW MEDIUM HIGH
This place is crowded due
to the constructions.The
only access to this place is
througha small walkway. Many
transportations
stops here and
creates crowdsIt is less crowded
here for there less
attractions here.
The crowds here
are caused by the
many variety of
malls (Pavillion)that
attracts many
people.
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14. STREET FOOD
CLASSY FOOD
This is probably the are where
people go for quality and taste,
the food in this area is simply
interesting for you can find
different traditional and cultural
food.
Street food can be found in
this parts of the area. It is
brought to us by the locals.
This is the place where you
can truly have a taste of
Malaysia.
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15. NOISE LEVEL
LOW MEDIUM HIGH
The cars along the
road driving causes
screeching,
honking sounds.
Noise pollution
caused by the
construction along
side the road.
The clash of noises
from the crowds
and transportation.
Hotel
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16. LOW MEDIUM HIGH
UNPLEASENT SMELL LEVEL
Carbon dioxide
smoke emits from
the exhaust pipes
of the cars .
Dust is spreaded
throughout due to
the construction
along the road.
Gas/smoke emits
through the exhaust
fans of buildings or
drainage.
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17. INTANGIBLE
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Buildings in this area can be
separated to two categories which
OLDEN and MODERN.
I can just imagine that there were no cars on the road
because most cars were stationary. Just like most
countries with huge open spaces. Example London
Square and Switzerland Market.
Switzerland Market
London Square

18. INTERESTING AREAS
Street Art can be found along
the Imbi Road. This is where
young artist come out to
express their love for art.
ALONG THE IMBI ROAD
The spray painting is
done on walls back from
the olden times.
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19. JALAN ALOR(INTERESTING PLACE)
12 PM
7 PM
In the morning till noon, the
road seems a little quiet
and dead looks like nothing
much to do.
The magic only happens in
the evening, when the road
comes alive with many
street stores along the
road.
Residential
shops
Food Stalls Shops
Food Restaurants
Hotel
Many varieties of
food can be found
in Jalan Alor.
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20. FUNCTION OF BUILDINGS
OFFICE HOTEL
RETAIL SHOPS RESIDENTIAL SHOPS
MALLS RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS
As you can see on the map
above the site has many mall
and have competition
amongst themselves.
Residential shops are
common in the area
where citizen live
above shops.
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21. Parks
OpenArea
GreeneryWalkways
“MINI PARK”
1.Walkway
2.Bridge
3.Bushes
4.Trees
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22. PHYSICAL ELEMENTSOFTHE AREA
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATIONS
KL SENTRAL
BUS/HOP ON
HOP OFF BUS
TAXI/CABS
BUKIT BINTANG
MONORAIL
STATION
1.Drainage
2.Walkways
3.Green pathways
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23. ZONING
JALAN BUKIT BINTANG
JALAN ALOR
JALAN PINANG
JALAN PUDU
JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL
THESEARETHETHREE MAIN AREASWHERE
PEOPLE USUALLY MEET.
These streets are commonly used to
identify these specific zones.
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24. ZONE A
This zone is the most popular
place to visit. For it is known for
its high class mall which is,
Pavillion. This zone is probably
the most crowded area.
Many would familliarise Bukit Bintang
by its buildings in this specific area.
Notice the road is always filled
with cars, it is easier to travel
here on foot or by the
monorail.
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At the North of this zone
there are many office
buildings.
crowded

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4 5
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26. ZONE B
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Many retail shops can be found
at south of this zone.
Residential shops are also
commonly spotted throughout
this zone.
Grand hotels are all placed in
this zone. So comfort would
not be the issue. They are
quite easy to spot out.
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At the top right of this zone
there are three well- known
shopping malls which is Lot 10,
Fahrenheit 88 and Starhill
Gallery, and is always crowded
with people.

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3
4
5
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28. ZONE C
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5
4 6
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2
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Th south side of this zone is slightly
more peaceful than the other zones
where there are less people.
The north side of this zone is
where you can find many local
stalls selling many different
types of food, from tradisional
to western food.
The east side is more
crowded for it has three well
known shopping malls
which Imbi plaza, Sungei
Wang and Plaza Low Yat.
The west side has a small
community containing of
residential shop houses,
hotels, retail shops, stalls
and small open spaces.

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3
4
5
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30. Big and spacious
walkways are provided to
create a comfortable
atmosphere for the
public.
Zebra crossings are also
provided to keep safety for the
public.
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31. NORTH
OF
SULTAN
ISMAIL
ROAD
SOUTH
OF
SULTAN
ISMAIL
ROAD
More
Public
Facilities
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32. TRANSPORTATION ROADS
HIGHWAYS
PRIMARY
ROADS
MONORAIL
LINES
SECONDARY
ROADS
There are many gateways and access to this site,
Bukit Bintang. Heavy traffic always occur throughout
the area.
Traffic are commonly caused by Jalan Sultan Ismail,
Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Pudu. Jalan Sultan
Ismail is the most congested area for it is the center
of Bukit Bintang.
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33. LOW MEDIUM HIGH
But by using one word to describe the traffic jam is
“CRAZY”
Local people here in Kuala Lumpur might have
already gotten used to this traffic,
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34. NODES AND GATEWAYS
Transportation
nodes
Walkway nodes
Transportation
links
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35. A number of nodes and gateways
exist within the area where there is
a concentration of traffic movement.
The nodes is an intersection point
where there is a concentration of
people and traffic. It is not difficult to
get nodes spotted. These nodes are
commonly used where people meet.
Along the Sultan Ismail road there are
three nodes, both the north and south
nodes are directly connected to the node
in the center which is in the middle of
Bukit Bintang.
Using nodes as meeting points would be
convenient in Bukit Bintang.
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BUKIT BINTANG MONORAIL STATION
This station is very
commonly used by
citizens, residents or
tourists.
This is the best and
fastest way to get to
the heart of Bukit
Bintang.
The station is
connected to
two malls
which is
LOT 10
SUNGEI WANG
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37. BUKIT
BINTANG
MONORAIL
STATION
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Inside View
Top View

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Front View
Back View

39. STRENGTH
Bukit Bintang is a place which
attracts many people. For it
has many food stalls, large
walkways and pedestrian
pathways. It is where people
like mingle and take photos. It
also a shopping district than
entertains anyone. It is
enjoyable place to visit.
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WEAKNESS
There too many cars on the
road, no traffic control. There
are also many constructions
happening at the area
creating sound pollution.
Buildings in that are not
environmental friendly for
they are not running on
renewable energy which is
hazardous.
THREAT
Bukit Bintang has been
around Kuala Lumpur for
quite sometime in the past
few decades. This area
might have a problem that
causes harm in the future for
its runs on unrenewable
energy and would be a
challenge to adapt to the
green buildings systems in
the future.
OPPORTUNITY
Increase the usage of public
transportation to minimize the
traffic. Usage of green
buildings is encouraged.
Maybe some road can be
closed at a certain time of
day, so that pedestrians can
experience Bukit Bintang with
a safety measure. Examples
like the London Square
(Open Spaces).

40. GOING BEYOND OUR COMFORT ZONE
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For me, I am fimiliar to Bukit
Bintang as a shopping area.
But my team and went out of
our comfort zone exploring
each part of Bukit Bintang. We
almost covered the whole area.
From walkways and pathways
to buildings and streets. We did
our survey on the surroundings.
The only problem we faced was
the heat; sweating. But overall,
it was interesting and a fun
place to survey.

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