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After the 2nd World War, Kuala Lumpur developed to be the largest first city in the peninsula and, subsequently, in Malaysia. This was made possible by the ambitious projects and development in urban planning and architecture, well supported by sound political and strong will of the people. As the country gained its independence, Kuala Lumpur was made the capital city. As more development was planned and implemented, its population increased rapidly making Kuala Lumpur one of the busiest capital cities in the Southeast Asia.
Apart from a few surveys, studies on historical buildings/structures during before and after independence, there is still lack of documentation on history of architecture development in Kuala Lumpur. Today, many major developments are taking place in Kuala Lumpur thus changing further its current conditions in term of urban layout and architecture. Without proper documentation of what was there, future generations might not know the city; its origin and development. Therefore, this project attempts to document Kuala Lumpur through report and analysis.
Second task: Analysis Board (Individual)
This project requires students to study a historical building on a city for Western architecture influences. From observations on site, we identified architectural components (exterior and interior) that have been adapted in response to local contextual conditions through a set of annotated sketches. A brief explanation of building names, location, architecture style, architect, function, construction and material is required to accompany the sketches. It should comprise of an analysis highlighting response, user and context, concept and change upon which the building was built.
So, each individual of my group has chosen their own analysis:

Lee Chee Siong- Concept

Tan Woan Tyng- User & Context

Lee Pui Yee- Response

Tong Yaow Ning- Changes


 
First task: Writing an essay

In a group of 4, we selected Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur and  study the function of the building type to serve the community within its vicinity. From our observations on site, we identified the different architectural elements (exterior and interior) that have been adapted to site to best serve the practical and functional needs of the local community as compared to the similar building type found in another region. The report we produced consists of:
Introduction

Fast facts of the building 

Contextual condition
The architect / Design Ideas / Concept
Building Analysis Architectural elements/ special feature of building
Comparative study from western example within the same typology
Conclusion

We went to the Arkib Negara for more information as Hotel Majestic is a properties now. 

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Architecture Culture & History 2

This unit is a continuation of the investigation of architecture history development 
that began in Architecture Culture & History 1 [ARC 1313]. Buildings will be explored with 
reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents. Students will undertake a major research of a significant building, complete with investigation of the major influences that led to its development and in turn its influence in other architectural aspects.

Project: Architecture Heritage Building Analysis

Building Selected : Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur



Pictures of Majestic Hotel back in 1930's and before renovation

Site Visit to the Majestic Hotel

In this assignment, I am able to interpret architectural language in relation to the development of Western architecture between Industrial Revolution and post World War 2 and differentiate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the development of form.
 

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