MALAYSIA HIGHRISE TIMELINE

MALAYSIA HIGHRISE TIMELINE

 MALAYSIA HIGHRISE – DAYABUMI

SYMMETRY AND BALANCE

The overall building is made up of combination of squares and triangles. Its FACADE - MOORISH ARCHITECTURE STYLE
architectural style is modern islamic architecture that make elaborate the use of Variation of Islamic architecture, developed from middle east
symmetry in both structure and ornamentation. ● Lancet Arch on the lower exterior
● White mosaic represents purity of Muslims
Rather than an ordinary Islamic building, the design harmonise with the surrounding ● Repetitive geometrical vegetative design
context, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and Railway Station. ● 8 point star

Overlapping of Polygons

MENARA DAYA BUMI STRUCTURE CONCLUSION

Once the tallest and most expensive
Neo Islamic Architecture skyscraper ever built in 1984’s in The overall design of Daya Bumi admits to modernism
Malaysia. and simplicity, however it also complies its inspiration
Architect : BEP + MAA on Islamic Architecture.
Principal Use : Office Massive usage of Steel Structure using
Project Completion: 1984 IBS System where the arches are The ornamented and patterned elements of the 8 point star
preceast and assembled on site. traditional Islamic architecture is reduced to simple
Height : 157m/515ft
lines and polygons to integrated with modernism.
No. of storey: 35 floors (6 storey
1st tower in malaysia to use pre-cast PADU(Pace Architecture Design Unit)
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Symmetry & balance
CIRCULAR FLOOR PLAN
The entire floor plans of Menara
Tabung Haji are set in circular shapes.
The geometrical arrangements
represents unity in Islamic context. The
floor plans are linked at the centre of
the building symbolises the spiritual
Islam as in one God.

Clearly portrait the symmetrical balance

in horizontal and vertical plane.
Hajj PARKING
Constructed in gentle spiral
COLUMN (5 pillar of Islam) ramp that connects from level
4 to level 9 where floor acts as
Tabung Haji comprises 5 columns which Salat Shahada the ramp.
symbolise the five pillars of Islam.

Testimony of Faith - Shahada

Ritual prayer - Salat
Giving support to the needy - Zakat
Fasting on the month of Ramadhan - Sawm
Pilgrimage to Mecca - Hajj Fasting Zakat
Vehicular pathway on
circular floor plan, one-
Non structural and hollow for HVAC system
MENARA TABUNG HAJI way-in and one-way-out to
ensure no congestion in
“The Hour Glass orm is something new but as a ISLAMIC RESEMBLANCE traffic.
sculptural symbol it represents the spiritual Gerdang is an traditional music instrument that
enlightenment promised by pilgrimage” become the resemblance of Tabung Haji symbolise
ethnic identification of 1980s.
- HIJJAS KASTURI
The drum is double-headed with hourglass-shaped
Architect : Hijjas Kasturi body and is attached with rattan laces. Tabung Haji
impersonates the interweaving design of the drum Location of carpark lifts
Principal Use : Office
through fenestration design of the building. which connects parking
Project Completion: 1984
area to Ground Floor
Height : 152m/515ft
Lobby.
No. of storey: 39 floors
(27 Office, 7 cp, 2 m&e, 2
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Menara Tabung Haji presents a unique representation of
multipurpose) PADU(Pace Architecture Design Unit)
styles as it was conceptually designed with intention of
Location : 201, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 integrating Islamic and Malay influences with modernism. BAGS6101 Advance Architectural Design
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ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
ROOF / CEILING CARPARK

Embed Islamic architecture

style within the tower and
the detailing.

Roof of Exterior Lobby

The carpark occupies 8 levels at the base of tower and it features a circular
access ramp which differs from the conventional vehicular entrance
Muqarnas
COLUMNS Cellular structure usually
The main 5 white column that stand contrasting to the darker apply on the undersides of
fenestration. The columns blend in with the arches at the vaults and domes.
bottom and starts emerging and protruding out towards the
top of the tower.

ARCH
The arch serves as structural Muqarnas The fenestration are fixed louvers which reflects the concept of a veil/hijab as
support. It transfer the loads the interior is not fully revealed from the facade. The louvers also allow for air
around the profile of the arch down Dome Ceiling flow and diffused lighting to enter the carpark area to reduce the heat and
to the 5 column and the base. fumes released from the vehicles.
Repetitive dome-shaped
ceiling
CONCLUSION
Integrated Modernism with an essence of locality. It was the period during
regionalism architecture and identity upsurge in the 70s to 90s.

The Dual identity (Malay and Islamic) dominated architectural scene in Kuala
Ceiling of Interior Lobby Lumpur’s urban landscape.

Macarabe Established a benchmark for Islamic development in Malaysia. From tower’s

Also called ‘Stalactile
Vaults’. A hanging vertical
structures resembling
PORTE COCHERE stalactiles to give out a
Alludes open and welcoming feeling, inviting people to sense of enclosure
enter the building.
Mocarabe
hourglass form and the 5 white pillars right down to the circular floor plan, the
symbolisms are apparent and well represented.
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MALAYSIA HIGHRISE - MENARA MAYBANK

ARCHITECTURAL FORM & CONCEPT

Inspired by sheath of a ‘Keris’. Keris is a symbol of Malay heritage and a myth of Malay uniqueness and magical power. The floor
plan is designed as two squares interlocking on a corner with sloped roofing, which will made visible from many points around
city

MENARA MAYBANK MODERN MALAY ARCHITECTURE STYLE EXTERIOR FAÇADE

Design structure of the building
Architect: Hijjas Kasturi Associates
Location: Jalan Tun Perak,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Project Completion: 1989
Number of Storeys: 53
Building Height: 244 m / 800 ft.
Market: Headquarters Banking Office
- The four sides of the building have vertical strips of dark
glass combined with protruding perimeter column
- Belt trusses are designed with zig-zag motif as a structural
solution, that coincidentally recalls the frequent triangular
motif of batik.
- Those protruding vertical structure provide sun shading to
internal office, which respond to our malaysia climate
- The vertical strip of curtain glass wall is to
enhance the verticality and height of the
building.
- Reduce the visual massiveness of the building and
gives a slimmer visual appearance and avoid the
application of brutalism style in the building’s
architectural style.
- Window correspond with the slanting form

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ARCHITECTURAL FORM & CONCEPT -

“Inspiration from Human Fingers”

The number 5 was significant to the client’s

family, as the patriarch was Malaysia’s fifth
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the form was
sculpted into 5 vertical ‘fingers’ of stepped
height. Repetition of the vertical detailing
makes the structure look slimmer and
smaller than it really is.
ADDITION VERTICALLY LINKED
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - BOXES
“Influence of Late Modernism”

Characterised as the late modernist style

architecture. High Tech Architecture also
MENARA STANDARD CHARTERED known as structural expressionism is a type
Description of late modernism that combines elements
of high-tech industry and technology into
Building name : Menara Standard Chartered building design.
(formerly known Menara
Shahzan) BUILDING FAÇADE RESPONDING TO THE
Location : 30, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 CLIMATE - Cleaver & Simple
Kuala Lumpur
Architect : Hijjas Kasturi The line of glass panel on the East Side and
Completion date : 1990 West Side allowing minority of light
Principal Use : Offices tower penetrate through the building, keeping the
No. of Storey : 46 storey with net area of building cool whilst giving enough amount
almost 30,000m2 East - West axis oriented, exposing only
of sunlight
Height : 196 meters the slimmer elevation of solid concrete PADU(Pace Architecture Design Unit)
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MALAYSIA HIGHRISE - PETRONAS TWIN TOWER
ARCHITECTURAL FORM & CONCEPT
The based of the shape derived from the Rub
el Hizb, characterized by two overlapping
squares, one rotated 45 degrees, with circle
inscribed in the center. The circular sectors is
similar to the bottom part of the Qutub
Minar. The minaret could be the source of
influence to the tower.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Postmodern architecture style with mixture
of Islamic to the style where curved forms,
decorative elements, bright colours, and
features often borrowed from earlier period. Qutub Minar – minaret that forms
part of the Qutb complex in Delhi,
EXTERIOR FAÇADE India
The exterior façade are made from steel and
glass to resemble motifs found in Islamic art
which brings a tremendous light effect from
the sun light and it changes on different
time of the days.
PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
Design structure of the building

Architect: Cesar Pelli

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Project Completion: 1998
Number of Storeys: 88
Building Height: 452 m /1483 ft.
Market: Commercial / Office
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 MALAYSIA HIGHRISE – MENARA TELEKOM
DESCRIPTION
-3rd tallest skyscraper in Malaysia
-Total floors: 77 floors
-Height: 310m / 1017 ft
-Construction Period: 1998 -2001
-Building Function: Office
-Building Type: Skyscraper
-Location: Jalan Pantai Baharu, Taman Bukit
Pantai, K.L.
-Architect: Hijjas Kasturi Associates
ANALYSIS:
ARCHITECTURAL FORM & CONCEPT
- shaped to represent sprouting “bamboo shoot”, which is
inspired by Latiff Mohidin’s “Pucuk Rebong”sketch
- shows the cultural identity of Malaysia, which is a
common plant widely used and found in Malaysia.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: MODERNISM
ARCHITECTURE
-Forms follow function is applied, which can be seen
adopting the form of a bamboo shoot.
-Shows architecture movement towards modernism in
Malaysia, due to grow in technology
ARCHITECTURAL FORMS, WALLS & FACADE
-Repetitive square & rectangle geometry of metal panel which synchronize with window panels
- tower facade shows repetitive horizontal stacked floors, which tapers upwards & diminishes
-Hierarchy of the building shows the zoning of public at lower level & private on higher level
-This allows good fenestration in the interior of the building
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ANALYSIS:

BUILDING FAÇADE RESPONDING TO SITE

SURROUNDING
-Fits in the harmoniously with neighboring
buildings using same language

BUILDING FAÇADE RESPONDING TO CLIMATE

- Narrow east & west frontages to minimize direct exposure to sunlight by providing sky garden to create shades
- Reduce heat gain & glare
- Allowing cross ventilation into building, to provide thermal comfort for users PADU(Pace Architecture Design Unit)
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