ISTANA BUDAYA

National Theatre of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

School of Architecture, Building and Design

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
March Intake 2016 | Semester 2
Architecture Culture and History II | ARC60203

Group Members:
Vun Tze Ling | 0323301 |Building Construction, Structure & Material Analysis
Wee Sue Wen |0322633 |Building Style and Concept Comparison | Compilation
Wong Cho Mun | 0322723 |Architectural Elements and Components Analysis
Wong Mei Xin |0323824 |Architectural Layout of Building
Wong Yun Teng |0323454 |Architectural Style Analysis
Oscar Wong Zheng Yang | 0319674 |Site Context Analysis

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Fig 5.1.1 Plan of Istana Budaya

Fig 5.1.2 Elevation of Istana budaya

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5.4 Organization analysis

Symmetry and balance

Balance is achieved in this building to create a visual equilibrium. As shown in the diagram below,
the layout of Istana Budaya is simple and basic as it is symmetrical on the vertical axis.

Fig 5.4.1 Plan of Istana Budaya

Geometry
The shape of the building roof portrays the sirih junjung. It was constructed according to a roof
type called gable roof. The roof of Istana Budaya is a repetition of gable roof and it was
constructed using the folding method.

Fig 5.4.2 Elevation of Istana Budaya

Hierarchy (Public to private)

The lobby is a public space and open to all the visitors. The auditorium is a semi private space; it
is opened when there is an event. The stage and rehearsal hall is a private space as it is only
opened to those who are authorized.

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Fig 5.4.3 Section of Istana Budaya