culture and history ii - porject ii

School of Architecture, Building and DesignBachelor of Science (HONS) in Architecture

Architecture Culture & History II (ARC 60203)Project II: Report

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

Tutor: Ms.Shahriane

No. Name Student ID

1 LEE NING 0320125

2 LEE ZI YING 0320435

3 LIM YANG KANG 0320538

4 LIM ZIA HUEI 0321031

5 LOONG BO LIN 0321469

CONTENT

1. Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Fast facts1.3 Historical background1.4 Architect

2. Site context analysis (by Loong Bo Lin)2.1 Building accessibility2.2 Relationship of building to surroundings2.3 Respond to climate

3. Architecture layout (by Lim Yang Kang)3.1 Plan to section or elevation analysis3.2 Circulation to use-space3.3 Organization analysis

4. Architecture style analysis (by Lee Zi Ying)4.1 Style of architecture4.2 Characteristics4.3 Influences

5. Construction and materials analysis (by Lee Ning)5.1 Materials and Construction5.2 Comparisons

6. Architecture elements/component analysis (by Lim Zia Huei)6.1 Significant components6.2 Analysis on specific components

7. Conclusion

8. References

INTRODUCTION

MENARA DEWAN BAHASA DAN PUSTAKA | 02

Introduction

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is a government building which serves as a main

function to implement language and literature planning, including the development of

language and literature. Which may help to enrich the national language in all fields, including

science and technology and develop literary talent , especially in the national language which is

Bahasa Melayu.

DBP was established on 22 Jun 1956 with an original name, 'Balai Pustaka', located in a

government building in Bukit Timbalan, Johor Bahru. As a result of the Malay Language and

Literary Congress III (Kongres Bahasa dan Persuratan Melayu III) in Singapore and Johor Bahru

on 16 - 21 September 1956, the government agreed on changing the name of “Balai Pustaka” to

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).

In 1957, DBP moved to a former ward of a hospital in Jalan Young, Kuala Lumpur until

1961. Started from 31 January 1962, DBP office moved into the premises in Jalan Lapangan

Terbang Lama, now Jalan Dewan Bahasa. The new office complex of DBP was built in the year of

1996 and finished in 2002. After a year of furnishing, DBP moved into the new complex in 2003.

In 1959, by Ordinance Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, DBP became a statutory body. DBP is

under the management of Lembaga Pengelola DBP, to establish and implement the policies to

achieve the goal of DBP.

For the needs of the future development, DBP expanded to Sabah and Sarawak in 1977,

by setting up a DBP Sabah in Kota Kinabalu and DBP Sarawak in Kuching. Besides that, DBP also

established a few regional offices in Peninsular Malaysia.

In 2008, DBP building was declared a heritage site and placed under the National

Heritage Act 2005. DBP proposed the restoration of the existing mural due to its deterioration.

Besides the mosaic mural, DBP proposed to renovate the existing building to restore and

conserve its historical features and value.

Fast fact


Name: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Old Building)

Year Constructed: 1962

Function: Office building and administration office

Location: Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Name: Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

Year Constructed: 2002

Function: Office tower and assembly hall

Historical Background


1959

The government purchase a triangular piece of land at Bellamy Road and Hale Drive for $91,000

to further accommodate the expanding functions of the agency. The commission for the design

of the new $ 1.2 million building was entrusted to Mr. Lee Yoon Thim.

1960

The agency’s new design was finalized by Lee by September.

1961

Tunku Abdul Rahman, who used the occasion to announce a plan to implement the Malay

language in all government departments by 1967 laid the foundation stones for the new

building on May 4. The building’s formal approvals and construction ensued.


1962

The building was officially opened by the Agong on January 31 when it was completed. The

modernist architectural idioms of a slab block and its adjoining hall structure were likened by

the agency’s director to “a United Nations building in miniature” soon after completion. This

comment was reasonable given the building’s main facades were, like its recommended

referent in New York, composed strictly of vertically-segmented sections fitted with modular

glazed panels, metal windows and other building components. Its composition of a slab block

and an ancillary conference hall was also seen as a spatial typology similar to those that the

United Nations building popularized on a global scale after its completion in 1950. The

employment of modernist architectural idioms and language and such associations projected

the contemporary outlook commensurate with aspirations of the new modern nation that was

Malaya, soon to be formulated as Malaysia. The building was introduced to the national public

as incorporating “Malay features” for notwithstanding such outward modernist architectural

projections. Transformations of such modernist architectural language were in turn also

perceived to herald the advent of new architectural identities, especially post-independent or

even national ones in Malaya and subsequently in Malaysia.

1997

The construction of the new building which was Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka started.

2002

The Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka was finished constructed. However, the building was

not used because of lack of furniture.

2003

The building was fully furnished and was used as the office of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.


Architect

Dato’ Y.T.Lee, also Lee Yoon Thim (1905-1977), was a prominent local

architect who worked at a time when the path to becoming an architect

was directed towards overseas training, or local apprenticeship to

become a qualified person. He was active in Kuala Lumpur in the 1950s

and 1960s. Dato’ Y.T. Lee was one those who helped ‘Built Merdeka’

after Malaysian independence in 1963. Dato’ Y.T. Lee was one of the

most important of a group of architects operating in the modernist

idiom in Malaysia in the period after independence. He was the central

figure for shaping the young country’s global image. He designed several

of Kuala Lumpur’s landmark building, deftly combining modernism with a local feel.

He moved in elite circles, and held several positions in the national government and in the

Chinese community. He was active in the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) where he

assumed several positions. He was a close friend to Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and

other political figures.

Honours

1960 - The appellation of P.J.K.

1961 - Justice of Peace

1962 - J.M.N.

1964 - Honoured as Dato’

Significant buildings


Chin Woo Stadium

The sport complex is located at Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150,

Kuala Lumpur. It was built in the 1953 as an international

martial arts organization. In the 1920, the physical and

spiritual philosophy of Chin Woo was first introduced to

Malaya and founded In Shanghai in the 1910s by Huo

Yuan Jia. The initialization of project was officiated by His

Royal Highness Selangor Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah on 31 August 1951. The opening

ceremony was honourably officiated by His Excellency. Sir. Mc Donald, the High Commissioner

of Great Britain. Witnessed by local leaders on 11 December 1953. Y.T. Lee is one of the

committee of the opening ceremony of Chin Woo Stadium.

UMNO building

The rectangular four-story structure was built in 1955 to

act as the headquarters for the United Malays National

Organisation party. It is located on Jalan Tuanku Abdul

Rahman.

Federal building


The building was built in 1957 to accommodate the declaration of Merdeka, Malaya's

independence Day. It was founded by Tan Sri Low Yat. An article written in 1971 presented Lee

as an expert in hospitality design, and credited him with a total of four hotels, two of them in

Bukit Bintang. Ar Azaiddy Abdullah writes that Lee worked with one of Kuala Lumpur's

municipal architects, Eric Taylor, on the Merlin Hotel, 1957-1959. The hotel was later changed

to the Concorde Hotel. Most of the original interiors have been reconfigured, including the

once famous Harlequin Bar and Grill.

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

The construction was completed on 31 January

1962. Its most prominent feature is a 65 by 25-foot

glazed mosaic mural, designed by Ismail Mustam.

The complex's layout on the prominent site was

likened to the United Nations: a figural auditorium

faces the traffic circle, and behind it lies the broad

administrative block.


SITE CONTEXT ANALYSIS (by LOONG BO LIN)

Building accessibility

Figure 2.1 Key plan of Dewan Bahasa Pustaka


Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, is

the government body responsible for

coordinating the use of the Malay language in

Malaysia.

It is located at Jalan Dewan Bahasa, 50460 Kuala

Lumpur. Public transport such as taxi, monorail

and LRT are available for public to go to Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Figure 2.2 Location plan of Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka


Figure 2.3 Route to Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka by LRT

FIgure 2.4 Route to Dewan

Bahasa Pustaka by monorail


Relationship of building to surroundings

Figure

2.5

Major buildings around Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka once was

surrounded by thick forest in 1962.

However, throughout the years, Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka is now surrounded by

various buildings, such as education

buildings, transportation hubs, entertainment

buildings, and commercial office buildings.

Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

is located behind Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Figure 2.6 Early location plan in 1962.


At the north side, the located buildings are Wisma Mirama, Ossoto Recreation Hub, Ibu Pejabat

Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Wilayah Persekutuan, Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Hang Tuah 1

and Tsun Jin High School. Besides, Rumah Pusparita is located at the opposite of Dewan Bahasa

dan Pustaka.

Response to Climate

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka adopts the same climatic conditions as Kuala Lumpur in

general, as it is situated among the region.

Kuala Lumpur only has two seasons - wet or dry, with most downpours and

thunderstorms occurring in the morning. (World Weather Online, 2016) Kuala Lumpur

experience two monsoons period, from March to April and from October to November, with

the latter being the worst of two. (World Weather Online, 2016)

The multi-layered roofing design is used to maximize the ventilation circulation through

the building. Besides, the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka is surrounded by trees and shrubbery,


enhancing the cooling effects of the building through the use of natural elements and

landscaping.

The interior of the building is fully air-conditioned. Despite having stripped windows

running down the full length of the building, the windows are shaded to minimize the heating

within the building. However, the materials used to counteract with tropical heat that includes

the building’s marble flooring and travertine slabs.

ARCHITECTURE LAYOUT (BY LIM YANG KANG)

Plan to section or elevation analysis


Figure 3.0 First floor floor plan

Figure 3.1 Elevation

Circulation to use-space

Circulation refers to the way people move through with a building and also how the

spaces of the building links to each other. There are a few building components of a building’s

circulation, which are often referred to as circulation elements such as entrance, elevators and

staircase. They are positioned and designed to optimise the flow of people through a building.

These things affect our perception of the forms and the space of the building.

Component I: ENTRANCE

In a building, entrance is a component that connect the outdoor and indoor of the

building. It provides the act of entering which differentiates one space to another and identifies

from where people are to where people are going for example people will entering from a

public space to a private space. A wall is used to create enclosed spaces but an entrance is

having opening in the plane of the walls so that people can pass through it. The form of the

openings can just a simple opening in the wall or even a distinct gateway.


Entrance can be classified into three groups which is flush entrance, projected entrance

and recessed entrance. In this case, Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has one projected

entrance. A projected entrance is an entrance that provides overhead shelter and forms a

transitional space, announces its function to approach.

Figure 3.2.1 Entrance of Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustakahttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia-Dewan-Bahasa-Dan-Pustaka-03.jpg)

Figure 3.2.2 Projected entrance

The location of the entrance relates to the form of the space being entered will

determine the configuration of space and the pattern of the activities within the space of the

building.

Component II: CONFIGURATION SPACE

Configuration of space is the sequence of the space that links to one another and

influenced each other. It could be contrast with the form of the spatial organization or it can

have a paralleling pattern.

The configuration of the space can be divided into six types which is linear, radial, spiral,

grid, network and composite. In this case, Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka used the grid

configuration of space which consists of two sets of parallel paths that intersect at regular


intervals and create square and rectangular space. The parallel path starts from the main

entrance of the building to the lobby of the elevators and then pass through to the main lobby.

It also allow to enter to other building which is Podium and Auditorium.

Figure 3.2.3 Grid configuration

of space

Component III: PATH - SPACE RELATIONSHIPS

Path may link in 3 ways which is pass by spaces, pass through spaces and terminate in a

space. The type of the path - space relationships of Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka is pass

through spaces. The meaning of pass through spaces is the path may pass through a obliquely,

axially or along its edge.


Figure 3.2.4 Space Relationships

Component IV: CIRCULATION SPACE

The circulation space varies according to how its boundaries are defined and how it

relates to the forms of the space it links, proportion qualities of scale, light and view are

articulated and how the entrances open onto it. There are enclosed circulation of space, open

on one side or open on both sides. Menara Dewan Bahasa dan pustaka used the open both

sides circulation. Forming a colonnaded passageway that becomes a physical extension of the

space it passes through and merging it.

Figure 3.2.4 Form of the circulation space

Organization Analysis

Hierarchy

Menara Dewan Bahasa dan pustaka shows the degree of importance in terms of size

and articulation on the building. The differences reflects the degree of importance of each

section how the functional, formal and symbolic roles that play in the organization. The


administrative building and office tower which is the most emphasis part in the organization. It

designed be the most highest compare to other block of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Symmetry and Balance

Symmetry and balance can be find its way into Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka’s

architecture at every scale, from the overall external views of the building and through the

layout of the floor plan. The design for the auditorium and podium are consist of the Malay

house architecture style and it show the symmetry of the building as well.

Geometry

Figure 3.3.1 External view of Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka is actually made up of geometrical shapes. From the

top of the roof, the overall exterior is actually consists of a combination of triangular and

squares including the interior as well. However, for the first floor plan of the building it shows

that it is made out of the combinations of triangles, rectangular and squares.

ARCHITECTURE STYLE ANALYSIS (BY LEE ZI YING)

Style of Architecture

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka is one of the historical building that was built right after

independence , also a fine example of modernism introduced to Malaysia. For Dewan Bahasa

dan Pustaka, the architectural style adopted was modernism. Modernism architecture

emerged in the late 19th century and began to reach maturity and acceptance in the early 20th


century. “Form follow function” a dictum well expressed modernist architecture where the

result of design should always derived from directly from its purpose.

Characteristic

Layout and location are the key feature in modernist design architecture. Architects

used to plot the triangular piece of land purchased by the government at Bellamy Road and

Hale Drive to influence the design and layout. Rather than simply placing the building on top of

the land, the construction uses the physical features of the triangular land as a starting point to

connect the raised auditorium structure perpendicularly to a five-storey high administrative

block into a T shaped plan.

One of the main features of modern architecture is simplicity and clarity in design and

form. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka are stripped down to the basics to show the architectural

elements of the building itself, rather than focusing on the decor or detailing work, the focus is

on the space as a whole. Modern design encourages building to be clean, functional and simple.

The inner workings of the building tend to be visible: beams and other structural elements are

exposed to the viewer.


Lines are highly important in modernist building design. The physical element of Dewan

Bahasa dan pustaka such as beams and windows are used to assist the creation of linear space.

The lines are typically angled 90 degree to one another giving a visual emphasis on horizontal

and vertical lines, and roof line are bold. Building have multiple roof line at varying levels. The

exterior design of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka isn’t simply functional but artistic.

Other than that, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka also adapt the concept of “Truth of

materials” where the true nature or natural appearance of the materials are shown rather than

concealing or altering them to represent something else.

Influences


The day when a canonical narrative explained architectural modernism is long past.

Third World Modernism, the New Third World, and Tropical Modernism are all part of the effort

to consider 20th-century Asian works as not derivative, but equivalent. Writings on this subject

often arrive with country names attached: Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India. Lee’s works in

Kuala Lumpur questions the validity of the mono-nation paradigm, for the geographic region he

came from is a “bubbling, bursting melting point of races and religions”. The philosophy to

which Lee contributed did not spring from a system of absolutes, rather, identities were many,

and nations were forming. Research on this understudied figure is an opportunity to see how

one architect capably addressed client and function, and thereby gave form to the idea of being

modern and Asia.

By middle of 20th century, the architects had made an effort to convey a Malaysian

identity into architecture by using structures and elements of traditional architecture in

Malaysia. The idea apparently can be seen interpreted in Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka by

incorporating “Malay features” into the building with a modernist styled structure and design.

That is the V-shaped diagonal struts and bands of triangular and rectangular patterns on both

side of the auditorium. Space under the auditorium is influenced by the kampong house as

crazy-paving was tiled and landscape are generously planted with plants and flower bed.

ARCHITECTURE ELEMENTS/COMPONENT ANALYSIS(BY LIM ZIA HUEI)

Elements and components


Columns

Column is a tall, vertical element, used as a support for a roof. In architectural design, a column

can be used for decoration as well as support. In this building, large and circular columns serve

as a support for the building.

Roof

The building has multiple roof lines at different levels to show off the complexity of the overall

design and the uncommon silhouette of the structure.

BUTTERFLY ROOF

Inspired by bookshelves, butterfly roof was used in the design

of this building. Butterfly roof is a form of roof characterized

by an inversion of a standard roof form, with two roof

surfaces sloping down from opposing edges to a valley near

the middle of the roof. Its name came from its form which similar to a butterfly’s wings.

Butterfly roof is an iconic feature of mid-century modern architecture. Besides providing a

visually striking alternative to traditional roof design, it is easily identified by its dramatic V-

shaped silhouette. Furthermore, the roof also allows for higher perimeter walls with clerestory

windows allowing light penetration.

SHED ROOF


A roof having only one sloping plane and no hips, ridges or valleys. Glass panel roof is used in

the design of the building. Glass panel roof with steel frame provides natural light to the

interior.

GABLE ROOF

Gable roof is a roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each

end. Gable roof is used as the roof of the auditorium.

Windows

Windows are used extensively to bring in natural light. The structures of the windows create

lines which are straight and angled. This element creates a linear-inspired space which is one of

the characteristic of modern architecture.

BAY WINDOWS

Bay window is a window built to project

outward from an outside wall.


VERTICALLY-SEGMENT -

WINDOWS

The old building composed

strictly of vertically-

segment -windows which

create a strong linear

element that give the

building a characteristic of

modern architecture.

Double glass panel façade


Double glass panel façade is used for the Menara Bahasa dan Pustaka. This double glass

panel façade provides a symmetrical façade to the building. You can find horizontal and vertical

features as well as linear elements from this façade. Not only that, this facade also brings in

natural light to the interior of the building. One also can see the great views of the Kuala

Lumpur city from the interior.

Lighting

NATURAL LIGHT

Windows and double glass panel façade bring in natural light and eventually minimize the use

of artificially light.

PENDANT


A pendant light which is also called a drop or suspender is used in the interior of the building. It

is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling suspended by a metal rod.

FLUSH/RECESSED

Recessed lighting is fixtures that are set into ceilings

or walls. The recessed lighting provides effective

ambient and accent illumination with its little or no

profile.

FULL ROOM LUMINOUS CEILING

Luminous ceiling is a ceiling emitting light from its

entire surface through the use of fluorescent light

above translucent glass or plastic.

Ornaments

The building also incorporated ‘Malay features’ such as ornamentation elements.

Ornamentation elements are used to decorate and increase the visual appeal of the building.

WOOD CARVINGS


Carved components act as a decoration on the wooden furniture such as doors. Most of

the interior carved components are inspired by the floral motifs. Woodcarvings is the part and

parcel of the language of Malay architecture. Without the woodcarvings, the Malay

architecture would not be completed.

PLASTER CARVINGS

Plaster carvings is used to decorate the façade. Plaster decorations increase the visual

appeal of the façade of the building. It can be seen on the exterior of the building such as

frames of the windows and on the gable of the auditorium. The patterns of the plaster

decoration are inspired by the plants.


“V-SHAPED” DIAGONAL STRUTS

There was a roof garden atop the slab block where a canopy shelter along with the “V-

shaped” diagonal struts in the old building. It is one of the “Malay features” incorporated in the

building. The “V-shaped” diagonal struts symbolized “outspread umbrellas and national

dignity”.

Triangular and rectangular patterns

Bands of triangular and rectangular patterns which explained as

abstracted traditional sarong motifs known as puchok rebong

(bamboo shoots) embroidered on ceremonial kain songket were

affixed on both sides of the auditorium.

Construction and Materials Analysis (BY LEE NING)

Materials and Construction

Menara DBP is existing in two main buildings which are the Old DBP Office and the

Office Tower of DBP.

The Old DBP Office had a reinforced concrete hall with 19 feet high ceiling spanned over

steel roof truss, together with the glazed mosaic mural wall and a 5 storey administration block

with vertically-segmented section façade and modular glazed panels on the metal windows.

While the Tower DBP is mainly built up from precast lightweight concrete structure and

aluminium framing with modular glazed panels for full sized windows.


Old Building DBP

Figure: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka c. 1960. Retrieved 18 June 2016 from

(http://www.rsmurthi.com/OldKualaLumpurPhotos2.html)

Reinforced Concrete

Reinforced concrete is a composite material in which concrete's relatively low tensile

strength and ductility are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile

strength and ductility. Steel reinforcing bars is usually embedded passively in the concrete

before the concrete sets.

In 1960s, reinforced concrete was popular to be used in the construction for a strong,

ductile and durable building structure. This is because of its high relative strength and high

toleration of tensile strain.


Bowstring truss was used in the construction of the roof truss for the raised auditorium

to provide the structural support for the 19 feet high ceiling. It created the 63 feet width of a

column free auditorium space.

Steel

Steel was chosen to be the material as it is easy to modify, offers design flexibility and

easy to install. Steel allows for improved quality of construction and less maintenance, while

offering improved safety and resistance. It is still one of the preferred structural materials to be

use for today’s construction world.

Metal and Modular Glazed Panel


Metal framing was used to support the modular glazed panel for the windows. The

modular glazed panel with metal framing allows the light to enter the building and insulates

heat. Besides, the vertically- segmented metal façade which shows the modernist architectural

in that time was served as a function to divide the wall and fit in the windows.

Glazed mosaic tiles

The 65 x 25 feet mural art on the raised auditorium wall was finished with glazed mosaic

tiles. Influenced by Picasso and Braque, Ismail Mustam, the artist for the mural carried out a

design with the requirement that to finish the mural with mosaic. With the use of glazed mosaic

tiles, it prolonged the durability of the mural art.


DBP Tower

Photo of DBP Tower taken on 5 June 2016

Menara DBP was a built on transfer, BOT project. During the time of construction, DBP

receives a concession from the GDP Architect to finance, design, construct, and operate a

facility stated in the concession contract. This enables the project proponent to recover its

investment, operating and maintenance expenses in the project. The years of repayment is 17

years stated in the concession contract, started from the year of building 1999 until 2017.

Lightweight Concrete


In 1990s, while lightweight concrete was still a newly introduced construction material

in Malaysia, Menara DBP was the first high rise building that used lightweight concrete as the

main construction materials in the building due to its greater strength, lower thermal

conductivity and lower coefficient of thermal expansion.

Aluminium

Aluminium was first used in quantity for building and construction in the 1920s for

decorative detailing and art deco structures. In 1930, a breakthrough was made when major

structures within the Empire State Building were built with aluminium.

Due to the influence of the modernism from western architecture, aluminium was used

in the construction of DBP Tower not only by its original aesthetic value but also the benefits it

brings as a construction material.

Hollow aluminium bars are used as the framing for the windows to support the full sized

glazed glass panel. The use of aluminium framing allowed the daylight to enters the building yet

insulated heat.


The significant butterfly roof on the top of DBP Tower is also built up from aluminium

truss. The butterfly roof truss gives an appearance of an open book to the roof and the truss is

used to support the outer glazed panel of the building.

Aluminium makes the building fast to build and durable. It is corrosion resistant so it

requires no painting, minimal maintenance to show its original looks. Besides, aluminium brings

environmental and ergonomic benefits. The most important is it has enough strength to

support large glass structures although it is lighter than steel.


Comparison

Building Old DBP Office UNAM Central Library

Image

Description 5 stories government administration building with a raised auditorium which has a mural 65 x 25 feet wall finished in glazed mosaic.The building was built by architect Lee Yoon Thim.Mural conceived and executed by artist Ismail Mustam

Built from 1959 to 1962

10 stories building as the central library of UNAM. Walls of the building are covered by 4000m2 mosaic stone murals.The building was built by architects Gustavo Saavedra and Juan Martínez de Velasco.Murals conceived and executed by artist and architect, Juan O´Gorman.Built from 1948 to 1952.

Location Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Circuito Interior S/N, Coyoacán, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

Construction Materials

Reinforced concrete, steel, metal window framing, modular glazed panels and mosaic mural

Reinforced concrete, steel and mosaic murals

Similarity Mosaic MuralsTo convey the message which the use of a common language serves as an enabler within the nation space of Malaysia towards unity and the development of a greater future, even if the people’s background were diverse and different.

Mosaic stone murals depicting the history of Mexico.Covered all of the four walls of the building.The mural is a fascinating testament to Mexican history, and the progressive socialist movement that was going on at that time period in Mexico.

Differences Curved roofSpanned over the bowstring steel truss to create a 63 feet width column

Flat roof


free auditorium

Glazed glass panels for windows Small skylight opening

T- shaped planTo comprise two main parts which are a raised auditorium and a 5- storey administration block

Tall and square-shaped buildingAs a largest library which holds one of the largest collections in Mexico.


Building DBP Tower The Element

Image

Description A government administration building consist of a podium, auditorium and 37 stories office tower.The building was built by GDP Architect.Built from 1996 to 2002.

A 15-story, 153-unit modern residential tower.

By Mercantile Place on Main

Completed in 2009

Location Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dallas, Texas

Construction Materials

Lightweight concrete, aluminium and glazed glass panels

Reinforced concrete, steel and glazed glass panels

Similarities Butterfly roofDesigned to have an appearance like an open book.Have a more complicated truss to support the outer lightweight concrete panels.

the sloped ceiling planes reminiscent conceived as one large open space.Have a simple design of roof to collect the rainwater at the obtuse angle of the roof.

Full sized glass panels for windows

Difference Triangular planTo comprise 3 main parts of the building which are a podium, auditorium and a 37- storey

Tall and rectangular-shaped buildingWith a reinterpretation of the principles of mid- century modern design


administration office block

Conclusion

In conclusion, this report has provided a vivid insight to us in terms of principles, ideas

and contributing factors of Modernism architecture style. Throughout the on-site experience

and extensive research, our understanding of Modernism towards the buildings in Malaysia had

deepened substantially.

Throughout the project, we have been successfully achieved various learning outcomes,

including allowing us to be able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings,

descriptive diagrams and photography. Through the effort of all the members in our team, the

informations are achieved with the use of clear and concise methods stated previously.

Last but not least, we have learned how Modernism has set a new course in redefining

the skyline of our beloved country. We are all appreciate to have the chance to document one

of the key buildings which has become the stepping stone to how Malaysian architecture is

today has truly been an experience worth recording.


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