SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE , BUILDING AND DESIGN

FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

July Intake 2013

Name : Kelvin Yong Chen Yin

Student ID : 0316050

CULTURE & CIVILIZATION ( FDES 0815 )

REPORT

Project 3 ( individual Assignment ) : Art + Architecture + Culture

Tutor : Ms. Norma

Submission Date : 13th June 2014

Table Of Content

Title Pages

Assignment Brief 3 - 5

Theme and Concept 6 - 7

Research : Place interested / Chosen 8 - 12

Compilation of Tutorial Sheet 13 - 14

Mock Up Layout 15 - 17

References 18

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia Foundation of Natural and Built Environments CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815) Prerequisite: None Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Delliya Mohd.Zain ______________________________________________________________________

Project 3 (Individual Assignment) : Art + Architecture + Culture 40 % marks Submission date: 3rd June 2014 (Week 17) Introduction "What travel teaches us is that we are all essentially the same. There is not a 'them' and an 'us'; there is really only 'us.'" The stunning photographs capture the theme of places of visit. A good coffee table books serve a number of purposes: they're decorative, informative, and attractive.

Objectives of Project

1. To introduce the Western and Eastern culture and civilization through an overview of archeological discoveries, ancient monuments, artworks, philosophy and achievement of great leaders from prehistoric to present.

2. To show basic skills on enquiry, investigation, application and presentation of relevant information.

Learning Outcome

1. Able to describe the historical development of human civilization. 2. Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the

past as well as present. 3. Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills.

Tasks Part I: You are required to do a literature research on places of interest of your site visit. From the literature review, you are to study the theme given and its connection between the historical, architectural and social aspects of the place. Documenting the right building, spaces and places with the right content is important in this project. You are advised to work closely with your tutor to ensure you are on the right track.

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Theme:

1.Food Culture

Kopitiam Street Food Coffee Culture

2.Architecture Malaysian Architecture Fusion Religious Places Spaces and People

Part II: You are to design a graphical expression of your findings in a postcard series with a proper packaging that complement the final postcard design. The postcard series will create awareness and educate your audience on the subject matter or focus of the study. This includes design & layout, purpose, content, writing style, colours and etc. You are strongly encouraged to meet with us regularly for further assistance.

Submission Requirement Part I: Compilation of literature review in A4 and comb bound format. (Guidelines of content will be provided during class) Part II: Coffee Table Book – A5 format size Part III : PDF compilation of individual work in a CD* with proper cover and information.

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Brief Explanation

Theme :

The theme that I had chosen is Architecture in Kuala Lumpur. Architecture is an

art merged with science and technology, acquainted with history, nature and the

future. The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blend of old colonial influences,

Asian’s tradition, Malay Islamic inspiration and post modern. For Asian’s tradition

and Malay Islamic inspiration buildings, there are different style of architecture.

Concept : ( Details for Religious Places )

Malaysia is a multi races country. Therefore , we had a lot of different religion

and we had different religious place for respective races to workship at in

Malaysia. There were Hindu Temple , Mosque , Chinese temple and more. Every

religion had their own style of architecture and among all the different religious

place had their own style of design or architecture. For example, there were a lot

of church in Malaysia. But, every church had their own unique design and

arhictecture.

From the postcards, They will be introduced the different design of different type

of religious place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Place of Interest

Kuala Lumpur is not only a city which consist of modern building and

skyscrapers, but also consist of some traditional places and also Malay Islamic

inspiration building. Among these places, some of them are religious place. After

doing some research on the internet, these were the few places I would like to

visit to have my photo shoot :

1) Masjid Jamek , Jalan Tun Perak

2) Holy Rosary Church , Jalan Tun Sambanthan

3) Guan Di Temple , ChinaTown

4) Sin Sze Si Ya Temple , ChinaTown

5) San Jiao Tang , Brickfield , Kuala Lumpur

6) Guan Yin Temple , ChinaTown

7) Sri Mahamariamman Temple , ChinaTown

8) Thean Hou Temple , Taman Persiaran Desa

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Research

Masjid Jamek , Jalan Tun Perak

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah officially

opened the mosque in 1909, two years after construction was completed. The

mosque was built on the first Malay burial ground in the city. Before the national

mosque, Masjid Negara, was opened in 1965, Masjid Jamek served as Kuala

Lumpur's main mosque. The architect was Arthur Benison Hubback.

Holy Rosary Church, Jalan Tun Sambanthan

Little is recorded of the history of the church. But of what little is known,

we get the glimpse of the missionary spirit at the turn of the century which led to

the building of the Holy Rosary Church, and the growth of the church in keeping

with the development of Kuala Lumpur. The Holy Rosary Church with its very

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pretty Gothic architecture was constructed by Father Francis Emile Terrien, a

French missionary.In 1903 Father Terrien was in charge of the Catholic Chinese

community in Kuala Lumpur with the special mission of building a new church.

He was assisted by Father Lambert.

Guan Di Temple

Once of the most impressive Chinese temples in Kuala Lumpur is the

Guan Di Temple (also known as Kuan Ti Temple); a beautiful Taoist temple.

Tourists that visit Chinatown can easily walk to Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, a small

street parallel to the busy Petaling Street. Upon entering you will experience

many locals praying and worshipping Guan Di.

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is the temple built by Yap Ah Loy's workers. The

information board at the front entrance says "The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple was

founded in 1864 by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, it is dedicated to patron deities of Sin

Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. The deities has guided Kapitan Yap Ah Loy to defeat the

enemies and defend Kuala Lumpur during the civil war (1870-1873). The temple

has witnessed the birth and growth of our great city Kuala Lumpur." This Temple

also known as “Sze Yah Temple”.

San Jiao Tang

San Jiao Tang also as known as Sam Kow Tong. Sam Kow Tong Temple is next

to Sydney Lake and is located in Malaysia ... Atrium of Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Railway Station (KL Sentral).

Guan Yin Temple

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A little temple at the KLCC end of Jalan Ampang that usually goes

unnoticed by many people who come to this part of town. This temple is better

known as Kun Yam Thong (literally Guan Yin's Hall) in Cantonese, but the name

on the signboard says Deng Bi An (登彼岸) which means stepping to the other

shore. True enough, stepping into the temple grounds makes you feel like you

have been transported away from the hustle and bustle of KLCC and the city

roads into a tranquil garden of peace and serenity; unless you happen to go on

the first or the fifteen of the lunar month or any of the deities celebrations days -

where the atmosphere is more festive.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest and richest Hindu

temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at edge

ofChinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). In 1968, a new structure was

built, featuring the ornate 'Raja Gopuram' tower in the style of South Indian

temples. From its inception, the temple provided an important place of

worship for early Indian immigrants and is now an important cultural and national

heritage.

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Thean Hou Temple

The Thean Hou Temple is a landmark six-tiered Chinese temple in Kuala

Lumpur. It is located on a 1.67 acres (6,760 m²) of land atop Robson Heights

along Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra (Federal Highway). It was

completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The property belongs to and is

run by the Selangor & Federal Territory Hainan Association

(Persatuan Hainan Selangor &Wilayah Persekutuan). The temple, built by the

Hainanese community living in Kuala Lumpur, is dedicated to Goddess Tian

Hou (The Heavenly Mother).

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Postcards Design

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References

Masjid Jamek’s Location and information. Retrieved from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamek_Mosque

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple’s location and information. Retrieved from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_Sze_Si_Ya_Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple’s location and information. Retrieved from Wikipedia :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mahamariamman_Temple,_Kuala_Lumpur

Thean Hou Temple’s location and information. Retrieved from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thean_Hou_Temple

Wonderful Malaysia’s Attraction in Kuala Lumpur > Guan Di Temple in ChinaTown. From,

http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/attractions/guan-di-temple-chinatown-kuala-lumpur.htm

Geographic View Info > Asia > Malaysia > Sam Kow Tong. From ,

http://my.geoview.info/sam_kow_tong_temple,1860015106n

Tranquility at the other shore - the Guan Yin Temple beside KLCC at Jalan Ampang.( 2011 , October ) , retrieved it from:

http://up-your-toot.blogspot.com/2011/10/tranquility-at-other-shore-guan-yin.html

History of Holy Rosary Church , Retrieved from:

http://www.rc.net/kualalumpur/holyrosary/history_files/history.html

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