1. Essence of Kuala Lumpur

2. Foundation in Natural and Built Environments
March Intake 2012
Culture & Civilization ( FDES 0815 )
Project 3 : Art + Architecture + Culture
Sharifah Diyana binti Syed Hussain ( 1006AH78373 )
Lecturers : Ms. Normah Sulaiman and Ms. Delliya Zain

3. Kuala Lumpur
A city full with ambience, beauty and style.
While the city is evolving into modernism, its past is still present in the
evocative British colonial buildings of the Independence Square and
other places surrounding it. The city is filled with historical buildings,
each with their own story to tell. Even though the buildings have been
around for decades, it is still appreciated by everyone, both locals and
tourists. The photographs capture the journey of getting to know the
history of the city and what the heart of Kuala Lumpur has to offer.

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5. Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Currently housed to the Superior Courts
overlooking the Independence Square.
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11. Festivity
Locals and tourist exploring the area,
waiting for the New Year’s Eve celebration.
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13. Royal Selangor Club
A building of more than 100 years, known to
be one of the oldest social club in Malaysia.
Memberships are restricted to only the highly
educated and social standards up till today.
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14. Relaxing Dining
A quiet restaurant where members can enjoy delicious
local or western cuisine prepared by the chef.
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17. Lavish Patio
In the late evenings, members are seen
Discussing and having a smoke or two
with other fellow members and guests.
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18. A Guy’s Bar
A bar which stays true to its tradition, only open to male
members from the very first day up to the present.
( Right ) Photographs of accomplishments and events
throughout the years hung at the back wall of the bar.
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20. Kuala Lumpur Library
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21. Filled with varieties of books, it is one
of the best library in town. It is also
situated next to many tourist attractions.
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22. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
A building of Moorish Architecture, with a
mixture of western and eastern design. It was
built to replace an older station on the same site.
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24. Pathways
Leading to different exits
and platforms in the station.
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25. Arches
This is design is implemented
throughout the building, giving it
more of an aesthetic feeling.
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27. National Textile Museum
Showcasing the origins and techniques of local
textile, it explores the diversity of people in Malaysia.
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28. Majestic Hotel
Consisting of both old and new
building, the hotel manages to
capture the colonial heritage concept.
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31. Kuala Lumpur Gallery
Not only is it promoting our country’s
history and culture, it also supports
collectibles and gifts made by locals artists.
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33. Central Market
An interesting place to visit, filled with
lots of exciting art. It has its own special
appeal, making it a great place to
explore with family or friends.
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35. Arts and craft
From classic to contemporary art, souvenirs or portraits, you can find it here.
With its lively atmosphere, you will have a great time browsing and shopping.
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36. Stairways
Arts, crafts and other products
are placed at the sides of the
stairs to attract visitors attention.
This also gives the place a
cozy atmosphere.
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38. Rickshaw
The two-wheeled passenger cart is
used as a decoration showing how
people used to travel. This brings
out the richness of our culture.
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39. Interior
Central Market consists of both
boutiques and stalls selling various
kinds of goods. Such as food, clothes,
accessories, paintings and so much more.
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