Abdulla Aneel 109071206

1.Embrace of the future

Description: The PETRONAS towers, KLCC, taken on 16th August 2010

Explanation: The twin towers are made of stainless steel and are very massive. It is 1482 feet high. It contains glass windows of 32000. It is made up of symmetric and geometric lines. There is a sky bridge connecting the two towers. The PETRONAS Towers succeed at acknowledging Malaysia’s past and future, embracing the country’s heritage while proclaiming its modernization.

2. Freezing of the Past

Description: The Chinese Temple, Near Central Market, taken on 16th August 2010

Explanation: Temples symbolize the long history and rich culture of China, and are regarded as valuable art treasures. The temple contains pyramidal roof tops and is also decorated. They use the dragon for decorations mainly. Chinese temples are well kept cultural artifacts of every dynasty. And temple culture has influenced every aspect of Chinese people's life such as painting, calligraphy, music, sculpture, architecture, temple fairs, folk-customs and many others.

3.Transition between the Past and the Present

Description: The Dayabumi Complex Building, KL, taken on 16th August 2010

Explanation: The Dayabumi Complex is one of the first buildings to boast a Malaysian style architecture. The 35-storey Dayabumi is 157 meters high. At the time of its completion, it was regarded as the most expensive building ever built in Malaysia. The gleaming white structure incorporates Arabic elements into the modern high-rise architecture, helping it to blend with the surrounding Moorish and Byzantine architecture. Dayabumi Complex houses government offices, a shopping arcade and has an annex that houses the General Post Office.

4.Cultural Crossroads

Description: Central Market , KL, taken on 16th August 2010.

Explanation: Built in 1888 by the British who ruled Malaya at that time, the Art Deco building used to house a wet market for Kuala Lumpur citizens and tin miners. Further expansions were made in 1889, 1895, 1920 and 1921. By 1933, the expansions to the warehouse would result in its current size today. Declared as a Heritage Site, it is now considered by many to be the best place in town to experience Malaysian culture, art and craft.

5. Collapsing Identity

Description: The Chinese Shops, KL, taken on 16th August 2010.

Explanation: These shops are built by the Chinese when they traded between China and Malaysia. These shops contains narrow front so they will have to pay less tax to the government. Although front is narrow the back side is extended. As it go towards back side privacy increases. So it is no shop at the back. It is a private home behind the shop.