Malaysian Architecture

KUALA LUMPUR

- The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blend of old colonial influences, Asian traditions, Malay Islamic inspirations, modern and post modern mix.

- Most Kuala Lumpur's colonial buildings were built toward the end of 19th and early 20th century.

- Buildings with all-glass exteriors example the Petronas Twin Towers is located at the centre of the city.

- National Museum, Menara Telekom, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur Tower.

FUSION ARCHITECTURE

- Joining two or more things together to form a single entity. (influence of culture)

- Malaysia's fusion architecture is a reflection of Asia's many styles, cultures and religions.

- Influences include Hindu-Indian, Arab-Muslim, Chinese and European.

- Portuguese, Dutch and British colonization have also influenced local architecture.

National Science Centre

- A fusion of modern architecture with Islamic design

- A space theme park at the National Science Center presents a Space Science Show and Sky Movie on a 20m diameter dome screen. Designed in the shape of a cone with its top removed and the whole structure is covered with a huge geodesic dome.

Melaka

Religious Places

- Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity

- places for worship

- Temples, churches, and mosques are examples of structures created for worship.

Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur

Thean Hou Temple

St. John's Cathedral

Batu Caves

National Mosque

Spaces & People

- Public places where people is a social space that is generally open and accessible to people.

- Shopping Complex, market, park and etc.

- Tourists and locals will be around these area to shop for branded goods and other needs.

- Relaxation

Pavillion shopping complex