architecture conservation project 2 report

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION

PROPOSAL FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

PEJABAT AGAMA ISLAM DAERAH KLANGKLANG ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS OFFICE

Contents

1. Acknowledgement

2. Introduction

3. Preliminary investigation

A. Historical background

B. Site context

C. Spatial configuration and function

4. Dilapidation survey: Internal and external condition

5. Precedent study: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

6. Proposal for adaptive reuse: Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre

Acknowledgement

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor (PADAT) for providing us an opportunity to conduct our project execution at the building of Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Klang (PAID) / (Klang Islamic Religious Office) by granting us an access to the building for the duration of our project. Greatest appreciation for providing us with the relevant information of the PAID building.

We would like to sincerely thank our Architectural Conservation project lecturer, Mr. Azim Sulaiman for the commitment, encouragement and dedicated guidance given to educate us throughout the project.

We would also like to express our appreciation to the module coordinator of Architectural Conservation for providing us an opportunity to embark on this project.

For the duration of this project, we have grasped the understanding of the historical and social background of Klang to a greater extent.

The following report and drawings in regards to the Preliminary Investigation, Dilapidation Survey and Proposal for Adaptive Re-use are produced with the dedication and cooperation of each of our teammates.

Team members

Cha Yun Xian

Harwinder Singh

Liew Cherng Qing

Muhammad A’ameer

Phares Phung

Racquel Ooi

Saw E Sean

Introduction

Situated on a land which was once filled with tin minerals, Pejabat Agama Islam Klang has undertaken several ownership, for over 100 years of heritage. The PAID building was initially constructed as a palace, for the Sultan of Selangor, then a Japanese Soldiers’ Quarters, Klang Municipal Building; and Klang Islamic Religious Office (PAID) - until abandoned recently.

Since the abandonment, the building was left to deteriorate in poor state; where there were stolen window grills, eroded walls with the growth of moss.

Hence, conservation efforts completed in other buildings are were part of the precedent studies to resolve the PAID historical building.

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONHistorical Background_____________________________________________________________________________


Selangor

Selangor is one of the 14 states in Malaysia. It is placed on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The history of Selangor started in the 16th Century when tin was found in the area. Due to it characteristic which rich in natural resources, the region attracted miners, trader, and immigrants to reside in the area. Among all, Bugis is the most prominent immigrants as they were good traders and warriors. By the time, the Bugis rose to become renowned in Selangor. Raja Lumu which is one of the descendants established Kuala Selangor and became the first Sultan of Selangor in 1766.

There are two capitals in Selangor, which is Shah Alam as the state capital city and Klang as the royal capital city. This state covers an area of 8104km2 and consists of 9 districts which are Hulu Langat, Gombak, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Sabak Bernam, Sepang and lastly, Klang. Nowadays, Selangor is the state of Malaysia with the highest population.

Indication of Selangor in Malaysia map

Distribution zoning and district of Old Klang

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Illustration of Gedung Raja Adbdullah in the earlier time as a warehouse

The origin of the name Klang is said to come from the Mon- Khmer word “Klong”. The definition of “Klong” is a warehouse, canal, waterway or storage place for goods. Back to the day, Klang is one of the important port in Peninsula Malaysia. Due to that, there is warehouse surrounding the port for the trading activities while the waterways were the stream which flowed into the Klang River for the convenient of transportation of tin ore which was made from the hinterlands.

Throughout the time of the Malay Sultanate of Malacca, Klang was part of its territory. Tun Perak, who was one of the famous Bendahara in Malacca, is the ruler of the territory. Klang was developed to be famous during that period due to the outstanding skills of Tun Perak. The Klang River was the pulse of the improvement and extension of Klang and its surrounding region at that time.

Klang


Illustration showing the war between two Malay dignitaries to rule the Klang River Valley

Fort of Raja Mahadi as a defensive barricade against Raja Abdullah. Nowadays it serves as one of the landmark of the state

The Klang War was the most famous events happen during the period 1867- 1873 in Selangor. This event was started from the conflict between two Selangor Malay dignitaries Raja Abdullah and Raja Mahadi to rule the tin resources in Klang River Valley.

Raja Abdullah was an “Orang Besar of Klang” who assigned by Sultan Muhammad (1826 – 1857) at that time. However, due to the great influence and reputation of Raja Mahadi in Klang, Raja Abdullah was forced to retreat to Malacca. After Raja Abdullah passed away, the demise was replaced by the presence of Yap Ah Loy. Yap Ah Loy was the head of Fei Chew clan from the Haisan Society. He, later on, became the famous Chinese capitan in Kuala Lumpur and contribute to the development of Kuala Lumpur. For Yap Ah Loy side, he was assisted by the son of Sultan which is Tengku Kudin, while Raja Mahadi was assisted by Syed Manshor and the Kah Yang Chew clan from the Ghee Hin society from Kanching.

Klang Civil War (Perang Saudara) (1867-1873)


Yap Ah Loy, the famous Chinese capitan in Kuala Lumpur

Through the process, the cooperation between Chinese society and Malays dignities form a set of positive competition mechanism order which helps in the economic development in Straits Settlement. Selangor was then becoming one of the main tin producing states in the world.

The Klang Civil War ends when British indirectly assisted on Tengku Kudin side in the war. Raja Mahadi was defeated by Tengku Kudin and end the war.

Klang Civil War (Perang Saudara) (1867-1873)


Sir Frank Swettenham (right) and Sultan Suleiman of Selangor (left), 1936

1873 to 1941 was the period where British colonize Selangor. British take the opportunity to strengthen their position in Selangor when there was a conflict between the Malay dignitaries over the rule on the rich natural resources of the region. Hence there is also piracy occurred around the sea near the state of Selangor. All of this situation cause Sir Frank Swettenham successfully convince Sultan Sir Abdul Samad to place the state under British rule. In December 1874, Tames Guthrie Davidson was appointed as the first British resident in Selangor, while Sir Frank Swettenham was made assistant resident in Kuala Lumpur.

During that period, the position of the Malay dignitaries still remains, however, the interruption of British in politics and economic, have limited the power possessed by Sultan. The Sultan had authority only in term of Malay customs and Islam.

After 1874, British decided to choose Klang instead of Jugra as their administration center. This situation remains until 1880 when they moved it to Kuala Lumpur due to its rapid development.

British Colonial Era (1873-1941)


Tin mining area in Klang

Port Swettenham, 1910

From 1874 to 1957 the economy of the state of Selangor grew rapidly, spurred by the tin mining sector and commercial crops such as rubber and oil palm.

Klang at that time did not lose its prominence and remain reputation with the construction of Port Klang which formerly known as Port Swettenham despite the moving administration center to Kuala Lumpur. Furthermore, its position was enhanced in 1886 by the completion of Klang Valley Railway (to Bukit Kuda). The town growth was further provoked by the State becoming a leading producer of coffee and rubber.

Throughout this period, The British administration was brought a positive impact on the development of the town in general process. However, the power of Sultan was limited due to the presence of British.

Economic Development of Selangor (Klang) (1874-1957)


Japanese soldiers

World war ll occur during this period. At that time, Malaya was gradually occupied by the Japanese.

The general policy of Japan administration was to make Malaya its territory. Japanese exploit the local economy to fulfill its needs and assist in the war against the Allies during the world war. Klang was one of the most needed regions by Japanese for economic development due to its rich in natural resources. At that time, the Japanese treat the local people cruelly and cause the people to living in the hardship. The economy of Selangor declined to owe the economic sanctions.

Japanese Occupation (1941-1945)


Ownership

The Old Pejabat Agama Islam was built in 1912 as a resting palace for Sultan Allaedin Sulaiman Shah. Since then, the building was used for different functions through the times. The building itself have survived through the British colonization period from 1874–1946 and the Japanese occupation from 1941-1945, until today. Over the 103 years, the building itself have witnessed the changes or the development of Klang.

1912 Building was built as a resting palace for Sultan Allaeddin Sulaiman Shah 1938 Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman passed away 1941 Japanese invaded Malaysia and took over this building to be used as a headquarter 1945 Japanese defeated. The building was used as lodging house 1949 Building was used as the Klang Institution Municipal office 1965 A meeting was convened to handover the building to JAIS 1977 JAIS moved to Sultan Sulaiman Building. PAID took over the building 1992 PAID shared building with the Lower Syariah Court 2001 The building was refurbished 2004 PAID occupied the building fully 2012 PAID moved to a new building. PADAT took over the building to conserve its historical values 2015 The building is underused and was under maintenance

Brief Timeline of Building Ownership


Timeline of Building

Palace for Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman1912 - 1938

In 1912, this old building was initially built as a palace for the Sultan of Selangor at the time, DYMM Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman Shah. However, it was not the official palace but was known as “Istana Singgah” for the sultan. In the same year, Sultan Sulaiman was knighted the Order of St. Michael and St George (GCMG) by the United Kingdom with the title Sir. The palace served as the Sultan’s office and his resting place when he came over for government affairs, due to the close distance of the palace to the British Administration Office, which is now being used as the Royal Gallery. Royal events such as installation ceremonies, royal weddings, awarding of state titles by the Sultan, receptions of guests or dignitaries and other functions was also being held in the palace. The official palace at that time was the Istana Mahkota which was also located in Klang .Sultan Sulaiman live in the palace for 35 years until his death in 1938. In 1950, this palace was demolished.

“Istana SInggah” of Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman Shah, 1912

Istana Mahkota as official palace, completed 1913

Scaled model of Istana Mahkota,Museum Shah Alam


Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman1896-1938

Before Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman Shah was being crowned as the 5th Sultan of Selangor, he was known as Raja Sulaiman from the Bugis family, originated from Selawasi. Replacing his grandfather who passed away after 41 years of ruling Selangor, His majesty had ruled Selangor since 1898 until he passed away on 31st March of 1938. with the title Sir, he was knighted the Order of St Michael and St George by the United Kingdom in 1912. He was succeeded by Sultan Sir Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj. Sultan Sulaiman was a religious follower, and was close to the ulama. Ulama is the body of Muslim scholars who are recognised for specialising in knowledge of Islamic sacred law and theology. His Majesty would ask for opinions from the ulama regarding matters of administration and spreading of Islam in the country. He would also bring along ulama whenever he had to run errands abroad. Sultan Sulaiman was concerned about the development of Islam in Selangor. Hence, several mosques were built in the state and one of them was named after him. This mosque with its unique and attractive style of construction was built in 1932. The mosque was made the Klang Royal Mosque following the completion of the new state mosque in Shah Alam.

Portrait of Sultan Sulaiman

Sultan Sulaiman Mosque, 1932


JUNTAI during Japanese Occupation 1941- 1945

During the 2nd World War, the Japanese invaded Malaya on 18th December 1941 from Kota Bahru. Within 1 and a half months, the Japanese had full control over Malaya. They occupied the building and used it as the quarters for the soldiers to aid in facilitation of the war. The building was called JUNTAI, which is the Japanese Armed Force Headquarter in Klang. Besides this building, the buildings surrounding the area was taken over by the Japanese as well. The Standard Chartered Bank building next to JUNTAI was used as an interrogation and execution centre for the prisoners of war. After the Japanese surrendered, the building was used as a lodging house until 1945. A lodging house is a house that are rented out for temporary stay with fully furnished rooms.

Japanese invasion in Malaya.


1949 - 1964 Klang Municipal Institution Office1965 - 1976 JAIS office

The building has transformed its use as the Klang Municipal Institution Office (Pejabat Lembaga Bandaran Klang) in 1949. It was used as an operation centre until 1964. After a meeting was convened, the building was handovered to Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri Selangor (JAIS) in 1965, which was formed by Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj after the World War 2. Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj is the eldest son of Sultan Sulaiman and Puan Hamsah. As he had two elder brothers, he wasn’t expected to inherit the throne. However, during the Japanese occupation, His Majesty stepped down and his eldest stepbrother, Sultan Musa Ghiatuddin Riayat Shah was chosen to rule Selangor. When British took over again after the Japanese had surrendered, he was once again appointed to be Sultan of Selangor.

Portrait of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj

First JAIS office building, 1965


1949 - 1964 Klang Municipal Institution Office1965 - 1976 JAIS office

As a result of the Japanese and communist influence after the 2nd World War, he commanded the ministry of Selangor to establish JAIS due to the weakening moral consciousness of the public based on the increment of crimes. On 1st October 1945, JAIS was formed and the first office was located in this building of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj which he used as an office near Istana Mahkota, Klang. This organization was funded by the Sultan himself, which aims to inhibit the spreading of communism in Selangor and Malaya. As intended, it calibrated the morality and beliefs of the Malays that were influenced by the Japanese during the occupation. Due to the effort of Sultan Hisamuddin, Undang-undang Tubuh of Selangor was revised in 1947, which the law including the establishment of Jabatan Hal-Ehwal Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu .Eversince, JAIS was officially established and the office was relocated to the Old Kelab Diraja Selangor in 1948. In 1965, Selangor government removed the Klang Municipal Institution Office and relocate JAIS to this building.


Pejabat Agama Islam Klang 1977-2012

In 1977, the building was used by JAIS until the state government relocate them again to Bangunan Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah di Shah Alam. After the relocation, the building was used as the Klang Islamic Religious Office also known as Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Klang (PAID). In 1992, the building was shared with the lower syariah court where PAID occupied the ground floor while the Lower Syariah Court occupied the first floor. In 2004 the court moved out and PAID occupied the whole building. PAID functions similarly to JAIS, acting as the main headquarter for the whole of Selangor while PAID was the office that was situated in Klang to provide convenience for the Muslim in Klang. In 2001, the building was refurbished and remained as the Klang Islamic Religious Office until it was evacuated and handed over to the PADAT on the 6th July 2012. Since 1st February 2015, it is in the process to be renovated and maintained as a historical and cultural building. The building was officially renamed as Bangunan Lama Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Klang.

Pejabat Agama Islam, 2000

Pejabat Agama Islam, 2014


PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONSite Context____________________________________________________________________________


Located along Jalan Dato Hamzah (Sultan Street in 1930), the Pejabat Agama Islam was once the resting palace of Sultan Sir Allaeddin Sulaiman Shah. Jalan Besar which once used to call Istana Street that is adjacent to Jalan Dato Hamzah, where the current Royal Gallery of Klang is located was used to be Municipal of Klang and Administrative Office during British and Japanese Colonisation period. Jalan Besar is one of the street that connect to Jalan Raya Timur, which was the main street of Klang during 1930 .This is due to the Klang Valley KTM station which was situated along the street.

Site Context

Map of Klang, 2015

Map of Klang, 1930 with red indication of Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah

During that time, the trains were mainly utilised as transportation for goods. This increases the efficiency for the businessmen to trade at Rembau Street and Jalan Raya Timur. Hence, the area around these streets was prosperous in the early 20th century. Located along Jalan Tengku Kelana is the Gedung Raja Abdullah. in 1989 and many of the tin related exhibits were transferred there.

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION: SITE CONTEXT

Built in 1857, it is the oldest surviving building in Klang. Originally used as a warehouse by Raja Abdullah, a Malay tin-mining pioneer. Conflict broke out between Raja Abdullah and his rival, Raja Mahadi in 1867 and the warehouse had to be fortified. It was later used by the British as government office and later, the police headquarter in 1880’s. It became a Tin Museum after the Police headquarter was relocated to a new building beside it in 1970’s.However the museum was closed after the Sultan Alam Shah Museum in Shah Alam was opened

Site Context

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION: SITE CONTEXT

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONSpatial Configuration and Function_____________________________________________________________________________


Spatial Configuration and Function

Spatial configuration plays an essential part in the building’s design. Proper spatial planning ensures that the spaces planned would be utilized completely while, at the same time, determines the circulation of the building itself.

As with other buildings, spaces are segregated into three general spaces, each with separate access restrictions. These spaces include public, semi-public and private spaces.

Figures 1.1 and 1.2 depict the current spatial configurations of the buildings.

Ground Floor Plan

Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah

First Floor Plan


PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION: SPATIAL CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION

Spatial Configuration and Function during its time as a palace.

Public spaces

1. Porch

An area used by the King, for his disciples to greet.

2. Waiting Room

An area used by those who wish to meet the King. Commoners and/or palace officials would be served by the palace’s servants while awaiting the King.

3. Throne room

An area used by the people to meet with the King. This area was also used to conduct events or ceremonies by the King.

Ground Floor Plan



Spatial configuration and function during its time as a palace.

Semi-public space

1. Meeting Room

Located on the ground floor under the Living Room above, it was speculated that this room was used by the King to discuss official matters with the palace officials.

2. Living Room

Above the Meeting Room lies the Living Room, an area used by the King during times of leisure.

First Floor Plan



Spatial configuration and function during its time as a palace.

Private spaces

1. The King’s Office

This room was presumably used by the King as a workspace.

2. The King’s Bedroom

This space was speculated to be the King’s bedroom due to its placement next to the King’s office, as well as the shear size of the room itself.

First Floor Plan



Spatial configuration and function as the Pejabat Agama Islam

Public spaces

1. Waiting Area

As a palace, the porch was left with open arches for the King’s disciples to greet. As JAIS took over, however, the arches were sealed off in order to make more room for interior spaces, namely the waiting area.

2. Mufti Room

The term ‘mufti’ refers to an individual with authority over Islamic religious matters. The mufti room is allocated to those who wish to take note of the current Islamic rules.

Ground Floor Plan




Public spaces

3. Reception

- Used by individuals who wish to meet with officers regarding matters unrelated to services.

4. Clerk Sitting

- A small office space for clerks to perform their tasks

5. Document Store Room

- Two rooms used to store documents strategically placed near the clerk desks.

Ground Floor Plan




Semi-public spaces

1. Boss room

The office assigned to the highest ranking officer.

2. Officer’s office

The inclusion of partitions at the time were used to separate officers’ workspaces.

3. Stationery room

This room was used to store stationeries that can be accessed by the officers at any given time.

Ground Floor Plan




Semi-public spaces

4. Electric Room

- Used to house M&E units.

5. Anjung Canteen

- Prior to the construction of a separate canteen, this area was used as a canteen itself. It was later abandoned after the construction of another canteen opposite.

Ground Floor Plan




Semi-public spaces

6. Meeting Room

- Under JAIS, it was used as a courtroom but was later transformed into a meeting room after PAID took over.

7. Counseling Rooms

- JAIS extended the building, erecting two rooms to educate those who require counseling on the Islamic studies.

Ground Floor Plan




Public spaces (First floor)

1. Kadi Room

- A room assigned to the Kadi, the highest ranking officer. The ‘Kadi’ is a judge with the authority to marry couples.

2. Waiting Area

- This area consisted of counters manned by the officers. It also included an area for individuals to wait for their sequence.

3. Storage

- More storage was allocated on the first floor to keep important documents.

First Floor Plan




Private spaces (First floor)

1. Judge’s Room

The room allocated to the Judge while awaiting court duties.

2. Court

This area was used as a courtroom for those who have neglected the Islamic regulations set by JAIS.

3. Prayer Room

A room for Islamic individuals to perform their daily prayers.

First Floor Plan




Private spaces (First floor)

4. Waiting Area

- This room is meant to house individuals who would have been waiting to pay their fines or bail.

5. Detention room

- Two rooms used to detain individuals that have broken the Islamic rules and regulations.

6. Officer’s Office

- The working quarters of officers in charge of this section of the building.

First Floor Plan



DILAPIDATION SURVEYInternal and External Building Defects_____________________________________________________________________________


DILAPIDATION SURVEY

As a dilapidation survey, a detailed evaluation for the Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah (PAID) building has been executed to understand the current condition of the property; including internal and external condition of the building.

For the duration of the survey, it is discerned that there are great quantities of building defects that have weakened the entire building; resulting to the current impairment and building damage.

The Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah (PAID) building has been existent for 103 years; hence the building materials that were utilised long ago may not be adaptive to the present climate and surrounding today; thus the current building damage. For instance, acid rain may have caused corrosion on the building and the present cracks may have resulted from the uneven settlement of the building.

The current PAID building is highly deficient in preservation and conservation; as abandoned; consequently causing the building to be in a poor condition.

DILAPIDATION SURVEY: BUILDING DEFECTS

Dilapidation Survey

Internal condition

1. Stains

Stains have caused the PAID building to appear disorderly and cluttered; hence causing difficulty for removal. There are two main categories; which are water stain and algae stain. Thus, the building is in need for repainting and refurbishment; to rectify the current issue.

A. Water stain

The presence of water stain is due to the pipe leakage; hence causing the sipping of water to the walls and ceilings. The blockage of pipe further causes the collection of water; resulting to an overflow of water thus the sipping of water through walls and ceilings. Accordingly, the plaster wall and ceiling is dampened, hence imprinting a stain.


A. Water Stain

Figure A1: Water stain on ceiling on ground floor

Figure A2: Water stain on wall on ground floor


A1: Water stain on ceiling on first floor

A4: Water stain on ceiling on first floor

A. Water Stain


B1: Algae stain on wall on ground floor (internal)

Figure B1: Algae stain on wall on ground floor (external)

B. Algae stain


B1: Algae stain on wall on ground floor (external)

B1: Algae stain on wall on ground floor (external)

B. Algae stain


2. Holes

A. Ground floor

Hole is present on the ground floor; the missing spiral staircase; as it was stolen during the abandonment of the PAID building. Consequently, the removal of staircase resulted the area of space to be damaged; such as the minute remnants and debris of the building materials that have been affected.

C1: Large circular hole on ground floor ceiling


B. First floor

There is a presence of a large circular hole on the first floor; as when observed from top; the damage of the ground floor is highly visible in sight.

C2: Large circular hole on first floor

C2: Large circular hole on first floor


C. Walls

The presence of holes on the brick walls of the building have been impacted by the operation of knocking down partitions; to form offices; when the building was occupied by JAIS (Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor) and PAID (Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah).

D1: Hole on wall on ground floor

D1: Close-up view of hole on wall

D2: Close view of hole on wallD2: Hole on wall on ground floor





D5: Close-up view of hole on wall


D. Ceiling

The holes in the ceiling are predominantly caused by the ceiling pieces that have collapsed. The occurrence of this issue is thus caused by the removal of electrical appliances; such as lights and air-conditions. Consequently, the current situation of the entire building does not comprise of electrical appliances; other than an electrical box, situated in the electrical room.

Figure E1: Hole on ceiling at ground floor




E3: Broken ceiling with large holes at first floor hallway

D. Ceiling


E2: Hole on ceiling at ground floor due to removal of electrical

appliance (lights)

E2: Close-up view of hole at ceiling

E2: Hole on ceiling at ground floor due to removal of electrical

appliance as wire is seen hanging above

E2: Hole - Removal of electrical appliances; weakened the

strength of the ceiling

D. Ceiling


3. Cracks

There are several types of cracks visibly seen in the PAID building; on the walls, in particular; as the paint has been peeled off. There is also a distinct presence of hairline cracks; in which, for a long duration of time, a critical damage may occur as the cracks would weaken the building; hence the possibility of a collapse.

F1: Cracks causing plaster ceiling to tear off

F1: Close-up view of the cracked and torn plaster

ceiling

F2: Cracked tiles on floor on ground floor

F3: Cracked walls due to removal of electrical appliances


NORTH EAST ELEVATION

Cracked and deteriorated wall

Missing windows, rusted roof and truss

Chipped paint on exterior wall

Decaying of door frame

Dilapidation Survey

External condition


Broken concrete surface on column

Cracked walls causing concrete surface to break

over time

Deterioration of wall and paint

Cracked floor tiles on stairs

Dilapidation Survey

External condition

NORTH EAST ELEVATION


1. Damaged and fallen off soffit panels

3. Missing windows

2. Peeled off paint near cornice

NORTH WEST ELEVATION

Exposed and broken brick wall

Dilapidation Survey

External condition


7. Damaged damped wall 8. Peeled off paint at the bottom of facade

6. Moss growth at the bottom of facade

NORTH WEST ELEVATION

5. Wall dent due to piping installation

Dilapidation Survey

External condition


ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSALMultipurpose Performing Arts Centre_____________________________________________________________________________


Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre

Adaptive reuse of former Klang Islamic Religious Office

Introduction

In this proposal, Klang former islamic religious office is proposed to transform into a multipurpose performing arts center. The current building is situated near a couple of educational institutions such as: Sekolah Rendah Istimewa, Sekolah Kebangsaan Klang and SMK Convent. Therefore, there is a high demographic percentage of children and students near the current building, making it a suitable platform to educate and interact with the students as well as the public demographics of Klang and allowing the culture of art to spread in Klang.

By turning the former Islamic religious office into a multipurpose performing arts center, it also fulfill its responsibility to preserve and conserve the history and culture of Klang. The age old building will remain and refurbished as well as purposed by the public and the youngsters.

PRECEDENT STUDYKLPAC: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre_____________________________________________________________________________

Precedent Study

KLPAC (The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre)

Architects : Ar. Baldip SinghAr. SekSan

Location : Kuala Lumpur

Year : 2005

1800s - KLPAC was a wood crafting workshop and sawmill. 1900s - Then, it was turned into a railway deport and workshop.WWII1960 - It was used as a golf club house.2005 - The building was turned into KLPAC whilst incorporating the former structures and materials from the past

Facade

Theatre 1 Theatre 2

Indicine Lobby

ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSAL: PRECEDENT STUDY

KLPAC is transforms an age old building by maintaining and conserving its structures and materials. However, its interior was repurposed into a performing art centre aswell as public rental space for various of events. The building functions following the concept as centre of people, fusion of old charm and modernism, and maintaining rustic features blending with new aged designs.

The building consists of notable spaces such as lobby, cafeteria, theatre 1, theatre 2,Indicine (multipurpose hall), sound chamber, resting room, rehearsal room.

Ar. Baldip and Ar. Seksan orientates the design of KLPAC according to providing new structures onto yesterday’s building and ecological rustic materials design respectively.

Exterior perspective

Theater view

ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSAL: PRECEDENT STUDY

ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSAL Spatial Configurations and Functions_____________________________________________________________________________

Proposed ‘Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre’ for theformer Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Klang

Proposed ‘Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre’

Spatial configurations and functions

Porch

Lobby

Admin

Waiting room

Theatre

Control room

Resource centre

Backstage

Gallery

Washroom

Indicine

The new proposed Multipurpose Performing Art Centre serves to heighten the creativity of future generations in Klang, as well as incite artistic culture in Klang demographics.

Legend

ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSAL: ‘MULTIPURPOSE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE’

Porch

Lobby

Admin

Waiting room

Theatre

Control room

Resource centre

Backstage

Gallery

Washroom

Indicine

Porch

Lobby

Admin

Waiting room

Theatre

Control room

Resource centre

Backstage

Gallery

Washroom

Indicine

Proposed ‘Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre’

Spatial configurations and functions


Resource centre which is like a mini library stocks knowledge for educational purposes as well as relaxing purposes for the public to access.

Entering the centre, lobby welcomes the visitors with warmth and the authentic essence of an age old building, symbolising the strength of past fusing with the modernity art.

The centre will consist of a theatre room for regular performing art shows as well as for event rentals such as promotions or talks.


Spatial Planning of the Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre

First Floor

Porch

Lobby

Admin

Waiting room

Theatre

Control room

Resource centre

Backstage

Gallery

Washroom

Indicine


Entering the first floor, visitors are welcomed by a gallery showcasing arts and creative works. Inspiring children and public in various ways.

Indicine allows rearrangement of furnitures easily and acts as multipurpose hall of the centre. Multipurpose:- Press conference- Buffet dinner- Meeting room- Small theatre- Rehearsal room

The control room in the centre are used to facilitate theatre events and shows.


Summary

In this proposal, Multipurpose Performing Arts Centre will be a suitable platform to educate and interact with the students as well as the public demographics of Klang. It is also a collaborative joint between residents, academia, art troupe and civil groups in Klang.

The centre orientates the design of daring use of colours which produces a vibrant atmosphere in the building at the same time conserving the striking colours of existing external facade of Klang Islamic religious office. Variation of colours also conveys the purpose of performing art centre as well as the culture of art.

Besides a theatre, the centre also features an indicine (multipurpose hall), a backstage, a gallery and a resource centre.

The final goal of the centre is to create a lively and friendly atmosphere which attracts the neighbourhood of Klang as well as art lovers from different places. Students will be able to spend their past time by visiting somewhere more meaningful while conserving and giving Klang Islamic religious office building a new life and a new meaning/


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