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3. Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
5. Pejabat Pengarah Wilayah Persekutuan Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri
6. Institut Integriti Malaysia
9. Dewan Dato' Asiah, Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
11. Tugu Negara (National Monument)
12. Royal Commonwealth Society
14. Wisma MRT (Was: Wisma Guthrie)
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Taman Tunku Housing
Current: Taman Tunku Housing - The Crescent
Built during modern era, Taman Bukit Tunku is probably one of the first residential developments of its kind in Kuala Lumpur, completed in the 1960’s. Taman Tunku is a low-density residential & commercial mixed-development with a total of 19 exclusive retail lots, 40 residential apartments and 26 business units. Located in Jalan Langgak Tunku, Taman Tunku, Bukit Tunku, this address is easily accessible and has a direct connection to Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) and Jalan Kuching. Units are arranged in a crescent-like layout plan that radiates from semi -circular open green park acting as a buffer zone to screen the development of the main access road. Bukit Tunku is an upper class residential area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This hill is named after the country’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. Apparently his resident was located here. It used to be known as Bukit Kenny or Kenny Hills. Being an inspiration for the future, the character of Taman Tunku buildings forms a modern built form, and not so much on “the history” of its civilization. Nowadays, Bukit Tunku is surrounded by many housing projects and hosts many luxury condominiums and villas.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Kington Loo's House
Kington Loo’s House is located in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur. Designed by Ar. Kington Loo of BEP Akitek Sdn. Bhd., it was completed in 1959. The streamline design in many official buildings did influence the design of the houses of the 50’s. This example of a modern house detached itself from the “Handbook Architecture” – (The borrowing of architecture elements and incorporating it in the design) of the earlier period. This house belongs to an architect and was built on a steep sloping Kenny Hill (now called Bukit Tunku) site surrounded by mature grown trees. It combined reinforced concrete with timber frame super structure which sits on distinct V-shaped supporting columns. It emphasised the need for cross ventilation and sun shading devices in response to the tropical climate.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Centre for Curriculum Development, Ministry of Education
Current: Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
The building of Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (JPWP) (or Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department) is located in Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, (formerly known as Persiaran Duta), off Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) in Kuala Lumpur, opposite the Hentian Duta Bus Station and Hockey Stadium. The building which was occupied by the JPWP in 2005 was originally the ‘Centre for Curriculum Development, Ministry of Education’ before the later moved to the Putrajaya Government Administrative Centre. Prior to 2005, the administration of JPWP was based in Anjung FELDA, Jalan Semarak. Kuala Lumpur. As government building, it was generally designed on the basis of a standard government guideline called Building Planning Guidelines and Regulations. The development and maintenance costs are controlled by the use of modular structural grid and the open plan office design concept for the design of office space. JPWP is a complex of two similar office blocks of four-storey office block, with rectangular shaped floor layout. Long corridor flanked by stairways at each ends of the blocks.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Public Records Office (Pejabat Rekod Awam)
Current: National Archives of Malaysia (Arkib Negara)
The Headquarter of National Archives of Malaysia (Malay: Arkib Negara Malaysia) is a Malaysian archive located in Kuala Lumpur. Placed under the minister of Ministry of Tourism and Culture in 2004, it is an organization that manages most of the memorials dedicated to the preservation of the national documentary heritage of humanity, including a compilation of documents, manuscripts, oral traditions, audio-visual materials, library, and archival holdings of national heritage value. The National Archives of Malaysia were established in 1957 as Public Records Office before changed to their current name in 1963. They established their current location in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (was known as Jalan Duta) officially opened on 1 December 1982. The National Archives Act 2003 (Act 629) was adopted in 2003, providing the legislative basis for the National Archives of Malaysia for branch of archive. The National Archive building shows characteristics of brutalist and modernist design, is a wonderful blend of both architectural styles. On November 12, 1977, former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Hussein Onn laid the foundation stone for the National Archives Building. Three-story podium blocks (Wisma Warisan) and ten-story tower blocks (Wisma Ilmu) make up the complex structure. Mr. Chin Kok Tow, a senior architect with the Public Works Department (PWD or JKR), was tasked with overseeing the design. Wisma warisan was a complete package. Wisma Warisan was completed in September 1982. Next to it, a 10-story building known as the Knowledge Tower or Wisma Ilmu was constructed and completed in 1997.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia
Current: Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Jalan Duta
The Federal Government Complex at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (known as Jalan Duta), Kuala Lumpur was completed in 1978. The complex of five identical buildings was once the important landmark of Jalan Duta, among other buildings within the vicinity. The complex houses ‘HASIL’ or Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN). Also known as The Jalan Duta Income Tax Office, it is one of the main revenue collection agencies of the Ministry of Finance in Kuala Lumpur. The LHDN Jalan Duta also act as agent of the Government and provide services in administration, assessment, collection and enforcement of income tax, petroleum income tax, real property gains tax, estate duty, stamp duties and such other taxes as may be applicable. The open plan concept is used in the design of office space for spatial efficiency as well as for cost optimisation in development and maintenance. The typical floor layouts of the office blocks are in rectangular shape with main circulation core located in the middle. Open stairs stacked externally at both ends for maximum natural ventilation. Horizontal bands formed by protruding spandrel walls with continuous window lines dress up the facades of the office blocks.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Institut Integriti Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Integrity)
The Malaysian Institute of Integrity (or INTEGRITI) is the brainchild of 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. He made the announcement of the establishment on 5th November 2003.
Menara Integriti is located at Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At the façade of the lower office podium, concrete fins are placed as sun shade devices at wall openings. Tower block sits on lower podium, both accentuated by continuous repetitive horizontal lines of slightly angulated solid wall, alternating with recessed glass wall on each floors. Expression is evident in the details of the Brutalist style of modernist architecture.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Perpustakaan Arkib Negara
The Headquarter of National Archives of Malaysia (Malay: Arkib Negara Malaysia) is a Malaysian archive located in Kuala Lumpur. Placed under the minister of Ministry of Tourism and Culture in 2004, it is an organization that manages most of the memorials dedicated to the preservation of the national documentary heritage of humanity, including a compilation of documents, manuscripts, oral traditions, audio-visual materials, library, and archival holdings of national heritage value. The National Archives of Malaysia were established in 1957 as Public Records Office before changed to their current name in 1963. They established their current location in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (was known as Jalan Duta) officially opened on 1 December 1982. The National Archives Act 2003 (Act 629) was adopted in 2003, providing the legislative basis for the National Archives of Malaysia for branch of archive. The National Archive building shows characteristics of brutalist and modernist design, is a wonderful blend of both architectural styles. On November 12, 1977, former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Hussein Onn laid the foundation stone for the National Archives Building. Three-story podium blocks (Wisma Warisan) and ten-story tower blocks (Wisma Ilmu) make up the complex structure. Mr. Chin Kok Tow, a senior architect with the Public Works Department (PWD or JKR), was tasked with overseeing the design. Wisma warisan was a complete package. Wisma Warisan was completed in September 1982. Next to it, a 10-story building known as the Knowledge Tower or Wisma Ilmu was constructed and completed in 1997.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Tun Razak Hockey Stadium
Neighbouring Hentian Duta Bus Terminal is the former National Hockey Stadium with its glistening synthetic turf. Opened in 1982, the 5000-seating capacity Tun Razak Hockey Stadium served as the National Hockey Stadium for a while. With the hosting of the KL Commonwealth Games in 1998, the newly-built hockey stadium at Bukit Jalil took over its national duties. The (former) Pusat Skuasy Negara, also eclipsed by the newer squash centre in the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex. Stadium Hoki Tun Razak is part of Kompleks Sukan Negara (KSN Jalan Duta) managed by Perbadanan Stadium Merdeka, an agency under the Ministry of Youth & Sports. By middle of 18th century, some of the local architects had made an effort to convey a Malaysia’s identity to architecture through the use of traditional structures and elements. It is modern stadium with its own local identity. Apparently this idea can be seen interpreted in the grandstand structure by using a Malay-styled roof, but with modern structure and design. The stadium is equipped with modern facilities, its with pointed-arches colonnade support roof of the grandstand, top with three prominent small structures with traditional roof form of different sizes, the larger in the middle flanked by two smaller roof structure on each sides.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Dewan Dato' Asiah,
Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Dewan Dato’ Asiah is located next to Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (formerly known as Persiaran Duta), off Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) in Kuala Lumpur. It is part of the Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan office complex. The building is name after Dato’ Asiah Abu Samah the first Malaysian woman to hold the position of Director General of Education in Malaysia. As a government building, it has generally been designed on the basis of standard government guidelines and regulations. This modern double-volume spacious multipurpose hall is equipped with air conditioning system and is surrounded by openable glass windows placed at intervals of solid external walls, taking into account natural light and natural ventilation, where necessary.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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The Malaysian Houses of Parliament (Bangunan Parlimen Malaysia)
The Malaysian House of Parliament is a federal government legislative building where the assembles. The structure is located at the in , close to the . The complex comprises two parts, a 3-story main building and a 20-story 77-metre-tall tower. The main building hosts the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and the Dewan Negara (Senate) while offices are located in the tower. The late Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Malayan Prime Minister, suggested the construction of the Houses of Parliament in December 1959. Designed by Ivor Shipley, a British architect in the Public Works Department, the construction commenced in September 1962, and the opening of the new Parliament building was officiated by Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail, the third Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on 21st November 1963. Designed in modernist architectural style as symbol of the nation’s sovereignty, the complex was constructed during the period when the federal government was based in Kuala Lumpur. The parliament building is one of the most unique expressions as a strong identity, symbol of modernization for the country. The tower block uses sun screen panel system that acts as an external skin to trap the sun’s heat to avoid the heat absorbed by the inner actual walls. The double skin method is a creative functional approach by the architect. The cantilever floor slabs and recessed windows together with precast spandrels are used to respond to the tropical climate. The roof of the conference hall (Dewan Rakyat) resembles the high roof of Malacca traditional building. The 11 folded plate roof covering the hall becomes a dominant feature of the building which symbolizes the space below from the outside.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Tugu Negara
(National Monument)
Tugu Negara, or a tower dedicated to the Malaysian glorious dead). The monument is one of the largest bronze statues in the world, it is 15.5 meters of height, built in 1966 and designed by architect/sculptor Felix de Weldon. The sculpture is currently situated in the lake gardens area in Kuala Lumpur, nearby Laman ASEAN, Taman Tugu (Forest Trail & Park) and Padang Merbuk. It acts as a monument to the fallen heroes of the two World Wars as well as the 12-year-period Malayan Emergency (1948-1960), which was the “undeclared war” against the communists. It was dedicated to the courageous warriors and heroic fighters who died in Malaysia’s struggle in the cause of peace and freedom.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Royal Commonwealth Society
Current: Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia
The Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia (RCS) (also known as Commonwealth House) was founded on 24th May 1962 by the First Prime Minister of Malaysia, YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. RCS is a private members’ club situated in the exclusive area of Damansara Heights in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Located not far from the town centre of Kuala Lumpur’s latest suburb called Damansara Heights, the building was designed by one of Malaysia’s most outstanding architects, Dato’ Kington Loo. The foundation stone was laid by the late Tun Abdul Razak, then deputy prime minister of Malaysia on 6th March 1970. RCS also supports and promotes the modern Commonwealth, its culture and core values. Situated within residential neighbourhoods, the ‘Commonwealth House’ was known for its unique traditional roof form. The first phase of the building consists of an entrance area, and a large lounge, a library-cum-committee room, an office on the ground floor. A broad staircase leads to the first floor, which consist of a large lecture hall with capacity for some 400 people. The building also includes residential accommodation consisting of four double, air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bedrooms. It is a modern building with its local identity, with ‘regionalism’ language in its character. Instead of adopting typical modern international style, RCS is designed to have national identity through traditional Malay roof form, in order to meet with the desire of the locals and its neighbourhood in a contextual way. On 17th February 1971, the Commonwealth House was officially declared open by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman. The 2nd phase, which took place in 1972-1973, involved the construction of a swimming pool and changing rooms.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Wisma Damansara
Wisma Damansara was considered a pioneer office building within the Damansara Heights area. Built in 1970 by Selangor Properties, the 16-storey office building is strategically located along Jalan Semantan and sited within stylish communities of Kuala Lumpur high up on the hills in the middle of a rapidly growing settlement with great views. Designed by BEP Architect, the building is brutalist in its design with unpainted exterior finish of raw concrete is evident. Textured precast concrete panels with relief patterns ornate the exterior wall. Huge concrete egg crate-like façade, long span cantilevered roof structure over drop-off lay-by area, lower office podium with roof top garden, amongst others, features both brutalist and modernist architectural design.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
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Wisma Guthrie
Current: Wisma MRT
Wisma MRT Corp (formerly known as Wisma Guthrie) is a 6-storey office building and one of the pioneering office buildings in the Damansara Heights enclave. With a span of 5 floors, this building also offers 81 private parking bays within its complex. Developed by Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad, the 5000 square foot office building is located at Jalan Gelenggang, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MRT Corp was established in 2011 and is fully owned by the Minister of Finance Incorporated. they are at the forefront of metro rail developments in Malaysia. The building presents characteristics of modernist design in its architectural styles with elements suitable for tropical climates. The design of the office block was influenced by the modern architecture with an emphasis on horizontality. Externally, the continuous horizontal bands of solid walls alternate with glass windows at each floor. Responding to the tropical sun, continuous horizontal lines of metal blades (louvres system c/w concealed or hidden mullions support) cast shadows over recessed glass windows.
Prepared by
Ar. Wan Iskandar Zulkarnain Wan Shamsuddin
Mr. Azim Sulaiman
