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I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 2 0
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4th November 2020
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Channeling Creativity From A Clash Of Cultures-

Aw a r d - W i n n i n g E x p e r i e n c e s F r o m T h e A p p l i e d A r t s
And Architecture
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puteri Shireen Jahn Kassim

Department of Architecture
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
International Islamic University Malaysia
Email: puterishr@iium.edu.my
CASE STUDIES OF CROSS-CULTURAL CREATIVITY
Case study 1_Ken Yeang
Case study 2_Azaiddy Abdullah
Case Study 3 _William Lim
Case Study 4_Anisah Farid
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Creativity is breaking out of established patterns to look at things
in a different way
Edward de Bono
CASE STUDY 1
K EN Y EANG
 Born in Penang, Malaysia, he attended Penang Free School (1961-1962) and
entered Cheltenham College (Gloucestershire,1962-1967).
 He qualified in architecture from the AA (Architectural Association) School of

Architecture (London) where he did freelance illustrations and graphic work for the
AD, AAQ magazines and for the AA.
 His dissertation at Cambridge University, "A Theoretical Framework for

Incorporating Ecological Considerations in the Design and Planning of the Built
Environment" earned him a PhD, published as ‘Designing With Nature’ (McGraw-
Hill, 1995) and as 'Proyectar Con La Naturaleza’ (Gustavo Gili, SA, 1999).
Ken Yeang Academically, he holds the Distinguished Plym Professor chair (University of
Illinois, USA, 2005). His honorary degrees include D.Litt.(Hon.) (Sheffield
University, UK 2004), PhD (Hon.) (University of Malaya, 2013), D. Arch (Hon.)
is an architect, ecologist, planner and author from Malaysia, (Universidad Ricardo Palma, Peru 2016), D.Sc (Hon.) (Taylors University,
best known for his ecological architecture and eco- Malaysia 2017).
masterplans that have a distinctive green aesthetic. He
pioneered an ecology-based architecture, working on the
theory and practice of sustainable design

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Steele (1999) observes the methods of Egyptian
architect Abdul El-Wakil:
‘El-Wakil had primarily looked to traditional societies for

inspiration, and the preference for what are now termed
‘sustainable strategies’ is generated through this
connection’

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Hagan (1998) usefully observes:
Architects closest to traditional vernacular models can be judged

as the most ethical because their strategy requires the least
expenditure of fossil fuels. Their chosen materials tend to be
natural -wood, stone, thatch, earth… require little or no fossil fuel
for their use….compared with industrially extracted and processed
materials such as steel and glass.

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Ken Yeang’s Bioclimatic Skyscrapers throughout
the 1970s to the 1990s
The aims of this research is hence, to
Analyse the impact or evaluate Yeang’s theories against the

performance of his bioclimatic designs in the tropical Malaysian
context;
To realign the theories and performance of bioclimatic design

within the theories of sustainable design;
To evaluate the role the cultural agenda within a sustainable

one, and to reconcile ‘theory’ and ‘performance’ under the
tropical context.

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Richards (1993) identifies the three ‘series’ or ‘phases’ in Yeang’s work:
Series 1 (1983- 1989) Series 2 (1989- 1992) Series 3 (1993- 1996)
Which consists of ‘Primary- Which consists of projects which Which consists of projects which
Level Design Experiments’ integrated various ideas and concentrated had focused on the bioclimatic
projects which examined ‘one on the issues of on a search for a skyscraper within the context of
big idea’ in a single building; distinctive regional language within the the ecological agenda.
tropical Asian context;
Roof House, Kuala Lumpur

Menara Mesiniaga ,Kuala Lumpur Menara UMNO ,Kuala Lumpur

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Powell (1999) also identifies the three ‘series’ or ‘phases’ in Yeang’s work:
Series 1 Series 2 Series 3

(Climatic Phase) (Regional Phase) (Bioclimatic Phase)
The ‘climatic’ phase which was The regionalist’ phase which was ‘bioclimatic/ecological’ phase which
based on intuitive climatic based on a search for a distinctive was directed towards a more
principles and was focused on regional language within the tropical ‘global’ context and focused on
the idea of the environmental Asian context context; the environmental agenda
filter
Plaza Atrium, Kuala Lumpur Hi-techniaga Tower,Kuala Lumpur Elephant & Castle Eco tower, London

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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Climatic Regionalist Bioclimatic / Ecological
Menara Standard
Kuala Lumpur
Dayabumi Menara ExxonMobil

Landmarks
Charted
KLCC Telekom Tower
Maybank KL Tower
Tower Putrajaya City
1970 1980 1984 1989 1995 2000

Ken Yeang`s
Highrises
Mesiniaga Elephant &

Menara
Roof House Castle
UMNO
Hi-techniaga Eco tower
Plaza IBM Tower
Plaza Atrium

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CASE STUDY 2
AZA IDDY AB DULLA H

Ar Azaiddy is currently a Director of Aces Architects Sdn Bhd
and has amassed 23 years of professional experience as an
architect, with works ranging from a small interior fit-out to a
complex cosmopolitan city. He has also worked with some of
the prominent architects in the country such as the late Dato’
Ar. Ikmal Hisham Albakri; Kumpulan Akitek Sdn Bhd, Ar.
(Dr.) Hijjas Kasturi; Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn and Ar. Dr.
Ken Yeang ; TR Hamzah and Yeang Sdn Bhd. He also teaches
part-time at UCSI’s School of Architecture and Built
Environment (SABE).
An avid conservationist and writer, he has co-authored book on

Thoughts on the Theory and Language of
Azaiddy Abdullah Architecture:Hijjas Kasturi Lecture Series 1, The Living

Machines:Malaysia's Modern Architectural Heritage and
currently working on the book, Being Vernacular. Azaiddy
Abdullah has also contributed a number of articles on
architecture to various local publications and spoken on many
platforms on architecture.

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typology : commercial
Bank Riau
Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Government of Riau commissioned a new bank which

reflects the region’s new political autonomy from
central Indonesian government.
The building is a 15 storeys structure with Ground

Floor Banking Hall, Roof Level Restaurant & 1000
capacity Auditorium.
Pekanbaru predominantly low rise datum now has a

soaring new structure defined by the inspiration
from the traditional Melayu-Riau roof profile.

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typology : commercial
Bank Riau
Pekanbaru, Indonesia

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typology : institutional
Riau New Regional Public Library

Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
The library’s design took inspiration from the “rehal”, stand used to hold Quran
open when reading, held deeper meaning to the call for renewal in culture of
reading as inscribed in the Quranic’s first verse “…… thou read” : Al Iqraq. This
two-fold roof also cover two existing structures to the left and right and hold it as
one memorable form. The façade facing north and south are fully glazed to
self-promote and hopefully invite the public, especially the youth to a culture
of reading and at once improve knowledge and eradicate endemic poverty in the
region.

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4G11 Tower : Ministry of Women, Family and

Community Development
Programme
> New building for ministry : 38 storey

> Administrative use
> Partial rental
> Intelligent features : BAS
> Child and disabled friendly design
> Common parking podium
> Future subterranean rail linkage
> Partial to and part of Putrajaya Boulevard
The otherwise mundane façade displays generic traditional motif of songket in a

form of serial brise soliel , protecting the occupants from harsh western afternoon
sun. Whilst practicality and functionality remain supreme over post-modernist
eclectic embellishments or ornamentations (for nostalgic historical or cultural
references), the ‘ generic motif ’ adds value to function and allow it to mutate into
aesthetically pleasing sun-shading device.
The total number storeys are 39, with 2 level basement.

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Examination Hall
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
The large glazing on the west
and east facades are protected
from glare and heat by the
horizontal louvres - brise soliel,
hence using low-e or tinted
glass can be avoided.
This inexpensive solution

achieves it’s objective to reduce
heat transfer into the interior
but allowing the desirable
natural daylight. The overall net
effect is total reduction in
energy consumption.

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Examination Hall

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Examination Hall

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typology : institution
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy,

Putrajaya, Malaysia

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typology : institution
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy,

Putrajaya, Malaysia

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CASE STUDY 3
W ILLI AM LI M
 William Lim, the man behind the firm CL3. Lim’s portfolio includes H
Queen’s and the East Hotel in Hong Kong, the Hard Rock Hotel in
Shenzhen, the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and the Millennium Mitsui
Garden Hotel in Tokyo.
 When he isn’t designing some of Asia’s most interesting structures, Lim
has another obsession: art. A notable collector of contemporary Hong
Kong art, Lim feeds his passion by serving on the acquisition committee
for the Tate Museum and the gallery committee for the Asia Society.
Here, the architect and art lover reminisces about the best concert he has
ever been to and why actor Aaron Kwok must be the one to play him in a
movie.
William Lim
William’s architecture firm CL3’s projects include H Queen’s, Marina
Bay Sands, East Hotel and Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo. A
trustee for Cornell University, he was conferred an honorary
doctorate by SCAD, and serves on the acquisition committee for the
Tate Museum and on the gallery committee for Asia Society.
https://hk.asiatatler.com/society/up-close-and-personal-with-william-lim

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Lim’s portfolio includes H Queen’s and the East Hotel in Hong Kong, the
Hard Rock Hotel in Shenzhen, the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and the
Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel in Tokyo.
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• Exhibition - William Lim, The Architect and His Collection Author:

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• City: Ithaca, NY, USA,
• Section:Exhibitions,
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• The Chinese architect William Lim, founder and managing director of

Hong Kong-based CL3 Architects has always had a great affinity with the
world of art.

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William Lim, The Architect and His Collection Exhibition - The Chinese
architect William Lim, founder and managing director of Hong Kong-based
CL3 Architects has always had a great affinity with the world of art. The
exhibition at the John Hartell Gallery in Ithaca, NY, combines a selection of
William Lim's architecture and his collection.
H Queen’s, Hong Kong

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Fusing art and architecture
Ladder Bamboo, Venice Memory to Future, Hong Kong Art Basel, Hong Kong

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Courtesy of William Lim, CL3

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The Chinese architect William Lim is the founder and managing director of CL3 Architects, an architecture and interior design firm
renowned for its conceptually clear and materially sensuous design ethos.
Lim's work includes a number of acclaimed experimental constructions that hover between art and architecture, such as Ladders
(2006), a monumental installation made of neon-lit, hand-tied bamboo ladders, presented at the 2006 Venice Biennale of
Architecture; Lantern Wonderland (2011),
a 37-meter-long bamboo fish crafted from thousands of traditional Chinese lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Victoria Park,
Hong Kong; and Bamboo Wind Pavilion (2013), a wind chime exhibited outdoors at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center.Lim began
collecting art more than ten years ago, focusing on works by Hong Kong artists.

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Guided by his architectural training and artistic sensibilities, he followed a strategy of working directly with emerging artists, many
of whom have since risen to international prominence. Lim's collection, housed in a warehouse in the Wong Chuk Hang district of
Hong Kong, was opened to the public in 2015 during Art Basel Hong Kong and has since become a major destination for
contemporary Asian art.
The exhibition opens on 22 January at the John Hartell Gallery, Sibley Dome in Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and runs until 15
March. It brings together selections of William Lim's architectural work - including drawings and models done while Lim was a
student in Cornell University's Department of Architecture, as well as several of his installation projects and works from his art
collection.

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CASE STUDY 4
AN IS AH FAR ID
1 0 C R E AT I V E M A L AY S I A N S
&
WHY THE WORLD LOVES THEM
M a l a y s i a Ta t l e r
By Jessica Liew September 30, 2019
https://my.asiatatler.com/life/creative-malaysians-why-the-world-loves-them

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A N I SA H FA R I D
With a catchy Instagram handle like
@pinkdurian, Anisah Farid wears her Asian
roots proudly, intertwined with her role as
RTW Runway Design Assistant at Marc
Jacobs. That’s right: Anisah is a familiar face
behind the scenes at the brand’s New York
HQ. Her cheerful personality and quirky style
shines through in the designs she’s helped put
together, both in the atelier and for the New
York Fashion Week stage. To the eyes of her
followers, she is living the dream, but Anisah
isn't afraid to depict the hard work and vision
involved to get you to where you want to go.

Reference:
M a l a y s i a Ta t l e r
By Jessica Liew September 30, 2019
https://my.asiatatler.com/life/creative-malaysians-why-the-world-loves-them

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C R E AT I V E I N D U S T R Y

Channeling Creativity From A Clash Of Cultures-

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puteri Shireen Jahn Kassim

Case study 1_Ken Yeang

Case study 2_Azaiddy Abdullah

Case Study 3 _William Lim

Case Study 4_Anisah Farid