This document provides information on the urban morphology and architectural styles of Site A located on Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia across three time periods: 1895-1962, 1962-2016, and 2016 onward. It discusses how the river and surrounding development has changed over time, with a focus on transportation links, plot development, and building styles. It also provides details on landmarks, activity nodes, traffic patterns, environmental conditions, and opportunities and constraints for the site.

1. SITE A
JALAN SULTAN HISHAMUDDIN
AHMAD QHALIS BIN AHMAD MUKHLAS
0326552
MR. MANNY

2. KEYPLAN

3. LOCATION PLAN

4. URBAN MORPHOLOGY
1895 - INCLINE OF RIVER
RIVER
Transportation mode
Tin discovery
Division of city to 3 lands occupied by British, Malay and Chinese
LINKAGE
Introduction of street system
Road constructed 15 miles from Kuala Lumpur
Later to be replaced with railway
PLOT
Development of town by the topography of site
Different plot sizes as street became better

5. URBAN MORPHOLOGY
1962 - FORGOTTEN RIVER
RIVER
City development moved further from river
Banks raised to lower flood rate and river straighten
LINKAGE
Motor transportation introduced in early 1900’s
River neglected as road and rail system prioritized
PLOT
Amalgamation of lots to give way for larger buildings

6. URBAN MORPHOLOGY
2016 - URBANISATION
RIVER
Bank of the river concreted that transform the river to a monsoon-drain type of river
LINKAGE
LRT introduced and construction of rail tracks alongside river
PLOT
Better town planning yet still irregular plot
Grid pattern focused on east side which concentrate on the financial hub centered along
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock

7. INTRODUCTION
Utilized for Malayan Railway workshops and depots
Various architectural style building can be found in the vicinity of site
Heritage Trail project within the site

8. SITE INTRODUCTION
SITE PERSPECTIVE
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD
BUILDING
TEXTILE MUSEUM SITE 2 DAYABUMI COMPLEX POS LAJU
JALAN SULTAN HISHAMUDDIN

9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3
RIVER OF LIFE
Rejuvenation of the Klang River could be
refreshing for Kuala Lumpur, as it focuses more
on the nature of the site, bring eco-friendly site
as well as raise visitors.
TUN RAZAK EXCHANGE
Offices building currently in development.. It also
provides office, residential, hotel, retail, F&B and
cultural offerings.
MERDEKA 118
Merdeka building will have residential, hotel and
commercial space.

10. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
MAIN ARCHITECTURE STYLE FOUND
Islamic, Vernacular and Colonial dominates the architectural style within
boundary site. Most prominent being Islamic building located on the
side of Site 2, the Dayabumi Complex.
Vernacular Architecture
Islamic Architecture
Colonial Architecture
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11. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
ISLAMIC INFLUENCE
Islamic, Vernacular and Colonial dominates the architectural style within boundary site.
Most prominent being Islamic building beside the side, the Dayabumi Complex.
Dayabumi Complex National Mosque
Main Characteristic of Islamic Architecture.
Geometrical pattern, 8 pointed star
Islamic Calligraphy
Islamic Arches
White in colour
Islamic Architecture
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12. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
Islamic, Vernacular and Colonial dominates the architectural style within boundary site.
Most prominent being Islamic building beside the side, the Dayabumi Complex.
Main Characteristic of Vernacular Architecture.
5 Foot Walkway
Internal Courtyard
Vernacular Architecture
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13. COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE
Islamic, Vernacular and Colonial dominates the architectural style within boundary site.
Most prominent being Islamic building beside the side, the Dayabumi Complex.
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING - ROYAL CLUBHOUSE - VICTORIAN
MOORISH/MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
Main Characteristic of Colonial Architecture.
Tower with Dome
Victorian Style Roof/Window
Colonial Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE
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14. KEY PRECINCT
The surrounding of Site 2 could be distributed of each building by
commercials, offices, institutional, religious, park and open space.
Commercial
Park
Open Spaces
Religious
Institutional
Offices
2
DISTRICT
DISTRIBUTION BY BUILDING

15. 2
KEY PRECINCT
The surrounding of Site 2 could be largely sectioned by tourism,
governmental department, heritage, institusional, education and
mixes of all.
Tourism and Recreational
Governmental Department
Heritage
Mix
Institusional
Education
A
B
D
E
F
C
DISTRICT
ZONE

16. EDGES
GRAINS GEOGRAPHICAL AND TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
COARSE GRAIN FINE GRAIN HIGHWAYS RIVER

17. 2
PATH
PATH LEADING/SURROUNDING SITE
The surrounding of Site 2 have multiple type of path.
Primary Path
Secondary Path
Pedestrian Walkway
Vehicle Parking
Bus Station
KTM Station
LRT Station
FROM JALAN YAP AH LOY
FROM JALAN KINABALU
FROM JALAN TUANKU ABDUL
RAHMAN AND JALAN TUN PERAK

18. PATH
TRAFFIC CONDITION
2
2 2
9 AM (MORNING) 12 PM (AFTERNOON)
CONGESTION ONE-WAY TRAFFIC DIRECTION

19. 2
PATH
TRAFFIC CONDITION
2
6 PM (EVENING) 9 PM (NIGHT)
CONSISTENT CONGESTION CONGESTION ONE-WAY TRAFFIC DIRECTION

20. DATARAN MERDEKA
1
BANGUNAN SULTAN
ABDUL SAMAD SAID
2
MASJID JAMEK
3
CENTRAL MARKET
4
KUALA LUMPUR
CITY GALLERY
7
TEXTILE MUSEUM
KUALA LUMPUR
6 SRI MAHARIAHMAN
TEMPLE
5
LANDMARKS AND NODES
LOCAL NODES

21. DATARAN MERDEKA
8
CLOCK TOWER
MEDAN PASAR
9
KUALA LUMPUR LIBRARY
10
POS LAJU
KUALA LUMPUR
11

22. LANDMARKS AND NODES
TRANSIT NODES
LRT MASJID JAMEK
BUS STOPS
PASAR SENI BUS HUB
LRT Pasar Seni
KTM KUALA LUMPUR

23. NODES
MORNING
WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS
TRANSIT NODES LOCAL NODES GLOBAL NODES INTENSITY OF USERS

24. NODES
NOON
WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS
TRANSIT NODES LOCAL NODES GLOBAL NODES INTENSITY OF USERS

25. NODES
NIGHT
WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS
TRANSIT NODES LOCAL NODES GLOBAL NODES INTENSITY OF USERS

26. LANDMARKS AND NODES
USERS
DATARAN MERDEKA
1
BANGUNAN SULTAN
ABDUL SAMAD SAID
2
MASJID JAMEK
3
CENTRAL MARKET
4
SRI MAHARIAHMAN
TEMPLE
5
KUALA LUMPUR
CITY GALLERY
7
TEXTILE MUSEUM
KUALA LUMPUR
6
CLOCK TOWER
MEDAN PASAR
8
KUALA LUMPUR LIBRARY
9
POS LAJU
KUALA LUMPUR
10
Local Visitors - Students, Teenages, Workers, Elders, Government Authorities, Performers, Artists, TV Crew
Tourist - Photographer, Travelers

27. GREENSCAPE
Trees along the street
serves as an aesthetic
purpose than shadings. It is
very well maintained and
decorated.
On the side of the river, the
trees are small and does
not provide proper shades
for people walking,

28. NOISE LEVEL
Main source of noise
pollution that come from
the busy traffic on Jalan
Sultan Hishamuddin.

29. SUN PATH
6 PM
12 PM
8 AM
8 AM
6 PM
East side of the side facing the riverside receives glares from
sun in the morning.
West side of the side facing the road receives glares from sun
in the evening..

30. SUN PATH
6 PM
8 AM
Sun falls directly above site creating minor shadows.
12 PM
12 PM

31. TANGIBLE ISSUES
UNPLEASANT SMELL AND LOOK
HOMELESS PEOPLE
DRUG ADDICT
NOT VEHICLE FRIENDLY
LACK OF SHADES
INCONVENIENT ACCESS
NOT PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
IMPROPER CARE OF RUBBISH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FADING BIKE LANES10
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32. STRENGTH
LANDMARKS AND TOURISTS
SPOTS
MULTIPLE CHOICES OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
GREAT VIEWS
1
2
3
1
2
3
MASJID JAMEK
JALAN PETALING
DAYABUMI
DATARAN MERDEKA
PASAR SENI
1
1

33. OPPORTUNITY
MORE BICYCLE LANE
LANDMARKS BUILDING
1
2
3
MASJID JAMEK
JALAN PETALING
DAYABUMI
DATARAN MERDEKA
PASAR SENI
STRATEGIC LOCATION
RECREATIONAL SPOT
4
5
RIVER
1
2
3
4
5

34. WEAKNESS
LACKS SHADES AND GREEN AREA
TRAFFIC
1
2
3
MASJID JAMEK
JALAN PETALING
DAYABUMI
DATARAN MERDEKA
PASAR SENI
HARD ACCESS
DIFFICULT ROUTING
4
5
UNPLEASANT SMELL FROM RIVER
1
2
3
3
4
5

35. THREATS
FLOODING
DISRUPTION OF VIEW FROM
CONSTRUCTION
1
2
3
MASJID JAMEK
JALAN PETALING
DAYABUMI
DATARAN MERDEKA
PASAR SENI
DRUG ADDICT
4 HOMELESS PEOPLE
1
2
3
4 5 INSECURITIES OF OUTSIDES
5

36. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES
RIVERSIDE/WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
1 2 3
TRANSPORTATION MODE AND BOAT
SIMULATION
The Klang River will be cleaned and repurposed,
making it a mode of transportation for boats. This
would also allow for tourist attraction with boats
as props.
GARDEN AND
RECREATIONAL SPOT
The clean river could also be a spot for users and
tourist to have recreational activity, as well as
providing a garden that relaxes the eyes from the
concrete jungle.
FISHING ACTIVITIES, PRACTISES
AND LESSONS
Even though fishing is not allowed in the river,
this would allow people to teach and learn on
basics of fishing, making it a tourist attraction and
interest.

37. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES
CULTURAL RELATED PROGRAMS
1 2
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Tourists and local could learn of the culture that
exist and could also partake and interact with the
activities. This would help encourage people and
make it well known.
CAFETERIA AND KIOSK
There could be an eating place where all the
variety of Malaysian cuisine can be tasted and
purchase. This would let small businesses grow
and increase knowledge on the delicacies.
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38. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES
PROJECT IMPACT ANALYSIS
1 2 3
SIGNIFICANT AND BENEFICIAL
OF THE PROJECT TO THE CITY
The main purpose of the Culture Centre is to
re-introduce Kuala Lumpur, as well as refreshing
the look, now that the river is taking part into the
concept of the building.
MAIN BENEFICIARIES
OF THIS PROJECT
The locals benefits the most from the project,
such as artists, small businesses and performers.
Educators would also benefit as they could
introduce the people more about Malaysia.
FACTORS TAKEN INTO
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
Now that the river is in the design consideration,
it would be an eco-friendly concept. This would
refresh the look of the city, as well as sustain the
building and the context.

39. GALLERY
VISITOR INTERPRETIVE
CENTRE
CAFETERIA
RIVERSIDE RECREATIONAL
PARK
OPEN MARKET
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES
INITIAL DESIGN RESPONSE OF CULTURE CENTRE
COLLAB/CLASSROOM/MEETING
ROOM
WORKSHOP AND
INTERACTIVE STUDIO
OBSERVATION DECK

40. PRECEDENT STUDIES
KLPAC
KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur Performance Art Centre) is located in Sentul and it is a retrofitted building that built
over an old railway depot. Its context is near Sentul Park and the building merges with some part of the
lake.

41. KLPAC
CONCEPT, SPACES AND DRAWINGS
It has 2 theatres and 4 storeys, the building does not
have distinctive architecture style.
Vegetation
As the site was a golf course, the view is open and clear.
There are garden where various plants planted for
pleasant view.
Emphasized Context
Glass and concrete structures makes the building
transparent and lets user focuses on surrounding
context.
Multiple Spaces
Open spaces inside the building allow user to breath,
and feel the spacious of the building. There are classes,
multipurpose halls, cafeteria and auditorium.

42. PRECEDENT STUDIES
TANJIN QIAOYUAN BRIDGE CULTURE MUSEUM
Users can freely pass from building to building with the
steel bridge that connects the museum and the dock.

43. TANJIN QIAOYUAN BRIDGE CULTURE MUSEUM
CONCEPT AND DRAWINGS
The museum is designed surrounding the concept of ‘walking building’ featuring
spaces that allows user to view multiple view and changes of scenery.
The construction and plans of the building submerge with nature of the land, which
is the river and the existing landscape across the river.

44. The interior and exterior follows the scale of the context, including the shape and built. The
walking building also features changing scenery framed by the architect.
Frame

45. The museum’s architect plays with the
interior of the building by creating
wrinkled surfaces for grey spaces
purposes
The interior and exterior are contained
within the scale of the context, which
connects the park to form and organic
whole with the building.Wrinkled surfaces

46. PRECEDENT STUDIES
CENTRO BOTIN ART GALLERY
The building faces the river allowing users to view the river
from the park behind the building.

47. CENTRO BOTIN ART GALLERY
CONCEPT AND DRAWINGS
Centro Botin Art Gallery stands on dock, elevated in Santander located in Spain. It is situated on
a landmark waterfront site, with a large park surrounding context.

48. Two sides of the building serves different purpose with the
smaller wing having educational facilities and an auditorium.
Meanwhile the larger wing side has exhibition galleries.

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