1.Embrace of the future
Description :
The PETRONAS Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is chosen to represent the theme of embrace of the future.
Explanation :
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia's Muslim religion. The exterior of the Towers is organized in horizontal ribbons of vision glass and stainless steel which glint and shimmer in the sun. The interior design patterns and materials used also reflect the national identity of Malaysia. The Towers' entrance lobbies are showcase of the country's cultural heritage incorporating contemporary Malaysian motifs adapted from traditional handicrafts. We are proud of this building as a Malaysian because it is a symbolic of Malaysia.
2. Freezing of the Past
Description :
The old shops beside the Central Market are chosen to represent the theme of freezing of the past.
Explanation :
The old shops are currently a centre for Malaysian culture, arts and crafts. It is a result of a successful adaptive reuse of the existing old historical building. It serves as a commercial cultural centre that is dedicated to the preservation and sale of Malaysia’s traditional handicrafts from all sorts of races. The permanent structure was further improvised to have the current size and art deco façade with straight, decoration of column rising to the roofs. The windows were movable and made with woods and normal glasses. The wall surface was full with the engraving and painted with the bright colour.
3.Transition between the Past and the Present
Description :
The transition between the modern and the traditional architecture are the best represent to the theme.
Explanation :
In this photo, it is shows that the different of the traditional architecture and the modern architecture in the architectural forms, elements, details and the materials used. The old architectures were constructed with the complicated form and elements and the materials used were only timbers and bricks. While the new architectures were constructed with the simple form and the materials used were the reflected glasses and stainless steels. Between these two architectures, it is clearly shows that the modern architecture is more presentable and stable than the traditional architecture. It is also proves that the technology now a days are very advance.
4.Cultural Crossroads
Description :
The Hindu Temple and the shop houses which have Chinese influence along Jalan Tun HS Lee are the best represent to the theme of cultural crossroads.
Explanation :
Along Jalan Tun HS Lee China town, there is a place where all the culture mix and match here. On the left of the road side there is a chinese Taoist temple while at the right hand side there's a Hindu Temple which name "Sri Mariamman ". In this area, you can easily found out alot of different races which is indian and chinese come along and pray for their religious god.
The oldest two-storey traditional shop houses which is besides the Hindu Temple was one of the early streets in which the shop houses were rebuilt in brick and tiles. The strong Chinese influence in this street with many facades adorned with small octagonal geomancy mirrors.
5. Collapsing Identity
Description :
Petaling Street, a Chinatown which is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is chosen to represent the theme of collapsing of identity.
Explanation :
Petaling Street is a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city, which is distinct in oriental atmosphere. This area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favorites. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi. Petaling Street is shaded and leaved open for natural ventilation have sustain the backdrop of existing tropical environment. The modern awning shade were build between the two rows of the old shop houses clearly shows that the collapsing of the identity.
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