Browsing: Malaysia

Malaysia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010

By Sebastian J — Filed under: News , , , , ,

1252951235-20968Construction for the Malaysia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo began a couple of weeks ago. The 3,000-square-meter pavilion will be like a traditional and high Malaysian hut. The facade of the pavilion will be made from a combination of palm oil and plastic, which will be recycled for other constructions after Expo.

The country will showcase its natural landscape and the solidarity of its different ethnic groups with the theme “One Malaysia — City Harmonious Living.” Malaysia has 47 ethnic groups, who live comfortably together in urban and rural areas. The country would highlight the harmonious conditions and interactivity between cities and villages, Malaysian Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen said.

Visitors will be able to pitch and putt at an indoor golf area in the two-story pavilion. The pavilion would hold lucky draws on key days during the Expo, such as August 31, Malaysia’s national day, and May 31 when China and Malaysia set up diplomatic relationships, Ng said.

More images and a video after the break. read more »

Boh Visitor Center / ZLG Design

By David Basulto — Filed under: Public Facilities , Structures , , , , , ,

Of the things i really love about maintaining this blog is that it gathers architects from all around the world. In this case, the people from ZLG Design in Malaysia sent us their project for the BOH Visitor Center through our contact form – same as many other offices we will publish in the next days. Everyone is invited!

This great building -my personal favorite in the last month- is located in Malaysia, overlooking an amazing landscape. I think that its tectonic work really frames the natural surrounding.

Architect: ZLG Design
Team: Huat Lim, Susanne Zeidler, Jimmy Wong, Mary Verhaeghe, Hong Chieh
Location: Sungai Palas, Cameron Highland, Boh Visitor Centre, Malaysia
Locale description: Tea plantations and factory
Site area: 12,168.32 sqm
Built area: 1,233.8 sqm
Building start: November 2005
BUilding completion: July 2006
Budget: USD$498,652.29

read more »

Latest Comments »

+1[+]
C’mon Eileen[+]
i think this project is fantastic and beautiful nise job i...[+]
congrat korean people, g-lab gonna create tons of *aha *adid...[+]
the client should have just bought a cheesy house boat!...[+]
another amazing wooden icicle[+]
they are looking for student! -Http://news.barkdesign.com...[+]
Beautiful response where the building and site share...[+]
@TJ sure, budget is always a concern, when isn’t...[+]
Horrible[+]
It looks like a style from of a basic 1970’s home ideas book, maybe...[+]
That screen is such a waste![+]

Browse by category »

Our partners »

Browse by date »

Friends »

Proudly hosted at »