DESCRIPTION: Petronas twin towers, Kuala Lampur 9th August 2010
EXPLANATION: Petronas twin towers of Kula Lapmpur describes the theme “embrace of the future” due to the usage of new methods in building of the mega structure. The building is built in one of the deepest foundation using a lot of concrete and steel. The towers resemble the Islamic architecture in Malaysia.
2. Freezing of the Past
DESCRIPTION: Chinese Temple 9th August 2010
EXPLANATION: The Chinese temples best describes the theme “freezing of the past”. It is because of the usage of the colourful detailing and usage of the colour red which symbolises the culture of the Chinese people. The most important feature of this temple is the roof. It is decorated by using different designs like dragons which is very important feature in Chinese culture.
3.Transition between the Past and the Present
DESCRIPTION: Suria KLCC 9th August 2010
EXPLANATION: The shopping complex is a great representation of “transition between past and present”. It is because it contains features that were used in the early Malaysian architecture. For example, lot of openings, roofs which gives shades outside, and dark interior.
4.Cultural Crossroads
DESCRIPTION: Shop Houses (kongsi)near central market 9th August 2010
EXPLANATION: Some of the shop houses near the central market can be considered as “cultural cross roads”. These shop houses are influenced by the Chinese living in Malaysia. Since the Chinese first came to Malaysia due to the trade routes, the ground floor of the houses (front) were used as shops. These houses are very narrow in width and long in length. It also has a mixture of western influence in the design of the buildings.
5. Collapsing Identity
DESCRIPTION: KFC near central market 9th August 2010
EXPLANATION: I chose KFC for the theme “collapsing of identity” because the main structure is a perfect example of the Chinese Malaysian architecture and in the present days it has being modified in such a way that the purpose of each part of the building has being lost. Earlier days the inner parts of the structure is a private area for the people living there.
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