Gentrification of Sentul

Gentrification of Sentul,
Kuala Lumpur

Studio 1
M.Arch
2017/2018

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CONTENTS CHAPTER 2 : The Rift CHAPTER 3: STANDING WITH, WITHIN AND IN BETWEEN THE RISING
2.1 Urban Context
INTRODUCTION GIANTS...
2.1.1 Current Sentul........................................................................35
Preface....................................................................................................3 2.1.2 Demography...........................................................................36 3.1 YTL and DBKL Planning
Acknowledgement...................................................................................4 2.1.3 Land Use................................................................................38
Project Brief.............................................................................................5 2.1.4 Building Use...........................................................................41 3.1.1 KLSP 2020.................................................................................162
2.1.5 Topography.............................................................................47 3.1.2 YTL Corporation on Future Sentul.............................................166
CHAPTER 1 : Sirens from the Past, Reminiscing the Abandoned... 3.1.3 Comparison between KLSP 2020 with YTL Corp Future Plan...172
2.2 Legibility : Image of City & Analysis
1.1 Location of Sentul 3.2 Precedent Study : Woodlands Regional Centre & Brickfield
2.2.1 Path........................................................................................64
1.1.1 Sentul & Its Origin ................................................................7 2.2.2 District....................................................................................78 3.2.1 The Past of Woodlands & Sentul..............................................174
1.1.2 Urban Morphology..................................................................8 2.2.3 Edges.....................................................................................93 3.2.2 The Current of Woodlands & Sentul.........................................174
2.2.4 Nodes.....................................................................................97 3.2.3 The Future of Woodlands & Sentul...........................................174
1.2 History of Sentul 2.2.5 Landmarks.............................................................................103 3.2.4 Urban Analysis of Woodland Regional Centre..........................175
2.2.6 Robustnes..............................................................................105 3.2.5 Urban Analysis Gentrification of Brickfields..............................178
1.2.1 The Development of Kuala Lumpur........................................10
1.2.2 The Downfall of Sentul; The Uprising of Gangsterism...........11 2.3 Architecture of Sentul 3.3 Forecast and Analysis
1.2.3 TCB & YTL’S Intervention......................................................13
2.3.1 Street Elevation......................................................................109 3.3.1 Demography of Kuala Lumpur..................................................180
1.3 Lifestyle of the Pre-War Sentul 2.3.2 Building Typology...................................................................114 3.3.2 Forecast of Land Use................................................................184
2.3.3 Architectural Styles.................................................................116 3.3.3 The Suggestion of TOD............................................................186
1.3.1 Living Elements......................................................................15 2.3.4 Comparison of Old Shophouses and Current Development..117 3.3.4 The Suggestion of TPZ.............................................................187
1.3.2 Activities.................................................................................16 2.3.5 Summary................................................................................118 3.3.5 The Suggestion of River of Life-Sentul.....................................188

1.4 History from Local Perspectives 2.4 Transportation : Network & Analysis 3.4 Conclusion....................................................................................189

1.4.1 Interview 1..............................................................................18 2.4.1 Public Transportation.............................................................119 APPENDIX ............................................................................................191
1.4.2 Interview 2..............................................................................19 2.4.2 Vehicular Transportation........................................................123
1.4.3 Interview 3..............................................................................20 2.5.2 Pedestrian Transportation.....................................................126
1.4.4 Interview 4..............................................................................21
1.4.5 Interview 5..............................................................................22 2.5 Landscape : Man-made & Nature Function and Analysis

1.5 Historic Railway Town 2.5.1 Softscape................................................................................130
2.5.2 Hardscape..............................................................................133
1.5.1 Building Architecture...............................................................23 2.5.3 Parks......................................................................................136
1.5.2 Views......................................................................................32
2.6 Infrastructure
1.6 Summary......................................................................................33
2.6.1 Electrical.................................................................................140
2.6.2 Drainage.................................................................................142
2.6.3 Sewerage................................................................................143
2.6.4 Fire Hydrant............................................................................144
2.6.5 Telecommunication.................................................................145

2.7 Sustainability

2.7.0 Definition................................................................................146
2.7.1 Environment Sustainability.....................................................147
2.7.2 Social Sustainability................................................................154
2.7.3 Economy Sustainability...........................................................158

2.8 Summary......................................................................................159

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PREFACE Gentrification is an inevitable event that will happen in the jour-
ney of reviving an old, dying town. It is a process of renovating
and improving a space, or a place to fit the middle-class lifestyle.
The given site, which is situated between Jalan Enam and Jalan
Perhentian in Sentul, and its 1 kilometre diameter coverage is an
example of a gentrificated town.

To further prove this statement, an urban study is conducted
among the students. This study elucidate and unravel the history,
current state and the future of Sentul’s socio-culture, economics,
land uses, real estate markets, authorities regulations and devel-
opment. It comes to an understanding that Sentul is going through
rapid development because of intervention from aspirant develop-
ers and individuals.

At the end of this study, the students are required to produce a
written report and propose three mini master plannings of the
given 1 kilometre area based on their critical knowledge and anal-
ysis. The master plans should include the site issues, its analysis
and design solution that can improve Sentul as a whole.

This urban study is also part of a design process for an office
complex and affordable housing project that needs to be devel-
oped further by the students individually later in the semester. It
aims to guide the students in finding design ideas and solution to
solve the of social, economy and environment issues in the cur-
rent urban fabric of Sentul - with visions and hope to sustain this
town for centuries to come.



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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In the present fast-paced world, there is a rare existence of those
who are willing to come forward and who are willing to share their
time with strangers. With this, we would like to express our deepest
gratitude to the people of Sentul - “pak cik”, ”mak cik”, school chil-
dren, working adults and everyone who has kindly share their stories
with us, which without, we would not be able to produce this report.

We are also extremely thankful for the utmost patience and guid-
ance from our lecturers, Ar. Dr. Yong Kuan, Dr. Norafida, Mr. Asrul
Mahjuddin, Ar. Saiful Sufian and Ar. Alvin Tham. Their prompt sug-
gestions, enthusiasm and dynamic has helped us to complete this
urban study report of Sentul.

We perceived this experience as a big milestone in our critical
thinking and design thesis development. We will continue to benefit
from it and to work to attain our desire objectives in pursuing master
programme in architecture and in our career afterwards.

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PROJECT BRIEF 2. OBJECTIVES - Course Learning Outcomes The preliminary schedule of the design project brief is not exhaus-
 Summarise precedents on climatically responsive building features into the tive and final. The studio, and in particular students will develop the
BAGS 6101 – ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I design design project brief from the urban study, ‘mini’ master plan, given site
SEMESTER 01, SESSION 2017/2018  Integrate the green building approach and precedent studies. The design project brief developed will be used
Department of ARCHITECTURE  Apply the active and passive design strategies: building performance and to inform and complete the design of the office complex during the
University of Malaya design simulation by IES etc course.
 Develop appropriate sustainable design solutions in drawings and With the site areas and DBKL’s planning and building require-
ASSIGNMENT 3 : 9 weeks (75%) models incorporating architectural issues i.e. ments, the students can determine the entire office areas, floors,
urban context, environmental friendly places, floor efficiency, aesthetics, heights etc. Any other important supporting spaces can be consid-
ISSUE DATE: 11 September 2017, SUBMISSION DATE: building performance/regulations, etc. ered after the thorough studies of the preliminary brief, user require-
ments, office standards, and site analysis. Every student is encouraged
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: Ability to design sustainable complex building 3. DESIGN PROJECT BRIEF to understand and develop this proposed design project brief as
Following the introduction and objectives, a preliminary schedule of accom- a team. With the design brief, regular desk/panel crits, discussions,
Sustainable development is defined as ‘development which meets the needs of modation is proposed as follows: lecture inputs and workshops, every student should be able to develop
present generations the conceptual design to detailed design of the office complex.
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’  Project Title OFFICE COMPLEX Sustainable design elements should be incorporated in the archi-
(Brundtland et. al.1987).  Size of Land 1.5 acres tectural design solution and the elements are the passive and active
 No of Stoeys About twenty five storeys design strategies. Every individual student will test their design pro-
1. INTRODUCTION  Building Size: To be determined posals for the building performance (lighting, ventilation, thermal) by
 Plot Ratio Values according to DBKL requirements and client simulations in compliance to the MS 1525 and GBI.
The proposed site for this Office Complex project is situated between Jalan In general, the design and planning of the office building, ma-
Enam and Jalan Perhentian in the midst of Sentul a new satellite urban envi-  Schedule of Room Accommodation and Floor Areas: terials, construction, structures, interior design, landscape, services
ronment. It is near to the new Sentul LRT station among some new high rise OFFICE TOWER : and utilities shall comply to the planning and Uniform Building by-laws
apartments, offices, shop-house district, etc. The proposed project is a specu- Offices = m2 ; Services and Circulation areas m2 ; (UBBL).
lative category of office and it can accommodate a multi-tenancy of at least 5 Main Entrance, Reception, Foyer = m²; Information Counter = m²; Public
offices for each floor. The complex comprises an office tower, auditorium, some Toilets = m²; Staff Toilets = m² 4. SITE
supporting retail outlets, multi-storey basement parking lots etc. Dinning Cafe / Kitchen – one entire floor = m²; Surau x 2 = m²; Housekeep- The site is situated between Jalan Enam and Jalan Perhentian in Sen-
ing & General Storage = m²; tul (Location Plan). The proposed site is 1.5 acres in a land of about 5
Prior to the design, students will conduct an urban study which includes the Services Rooms; TNB substations; Telephone = m²; Refuse disposal cham- acres. There will be 3 master plans to be done by 3 groups of students,
given site and main Jalan Sentul. The scope of study will cover about 1 kilo me- ber = m²; and one master plan will be selected as the final to be used for the
ter around the new satellite urban area and its socio-culture, economics, land Multi-storey Basement Car Parks = m² etc proposed site.
uses, real estate market, architectural history and development, state of the ur- AUDITORIUM: Capacity 300 persons, Ancillary Facilities, etc.
ban sustainability etc. At the end, the students will produce a critical knowledge RETAILS: supporting facilities
base report of urban study, a site plan of the office and three proposed VEHICLE PARKING, LOADING / UNLOADING BAYS etc
‘mini’ master plans of the urban areas. A final master plan with the site plan
will be selected for the design of the office complex and the affordable urban
housing.

This proposed building project provides students the opportunity to innovate ar-
chitectural design solution for sustainable high rise buildings in the robust urban
district. The design solution includes efficient office space planning
(design densities 10m2 person: IPD, 2007), environment and people friendly
office, place making, linkages for pedestrians, landscaping, aesthetic quality,
building facades with the current state of the art and technology, effective cost
and building performance etc. The final design products of every individual
student should achieve the following objectives based on the course learning
outcomes.

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chapter 1

Sirens from the Past,
Reminiscing the Abandoned

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CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

1L.1O:CSEANTTULION OF SENTUL

1.1.1 : Sentul and its origin

1.1.1 SENTUL & ITS ORIGINS

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Source : Visual Diary & Forest Research Institute Malaysia

Figure 1.1 : The West Malaysia map
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Source : Google Maps

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of athdes nsaetrivoicni’nsgptohcoiosrmesplteted by end of 1980s (Unit Perancangan Ekonomi Ibu Kota ro(twrasnoslfasteasnttool ‘tsreeenstuiln’ ifnromntaolafyt,haendolditscfernutirtsal‘’wbuoarkhs(hfroupit.) Som
Nual KntohmauKteurmSatra,2ti(o0Un1P,4E)IK), 1995) Figure 1.3 : Present Kuala Lumpur Map (right) mhsoeewanGenteuvninlet’r’gir)fi(cbrMaoetiocolinkretoovdfenuSde,snJttt,uh.,lw,a1Kht9uii8actla7hoL)ruwiAgmaicpnsucarot|toreMdod.AinarfcgrhocStomotumdt“ihmsoee1on2lno0g1cgs7a/iu2gl0lsh1t8tuthal”et, rteha7euTswaemodr
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Figure 1.3 : Present Kuala Lumpur Map

Source : Google Maps

usl pKroemviouutesrlySataltaiorgne, Figure 1.2 : Old Kuala Lumpur Map(left)
dian community. The

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY OF SENTUL

1.1.2 URBAN MORPHOLOGY

PAST

1960s

PAST CONCENTRIC DEVELOPMENT
1960s

The settlement from the early

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where KLPAC is currently located.

The development continues to grow

until today.

PRESENT

2017

PRESENT RAPID URBANIZATION
2017 The rapid development of Sentul in
recent years has made Sentul more

RAPID URBANIZATIONurban-like that focuses on high rise
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urban-like that focuses oSnehnigthulr'isepsutbrulicctugreres.eAnssapcaocnesseqaunednce, many of

Sentul’s public green spahceersitaangdehbeuriitladgiengbsuilwdienrges twaekrentadkoenwdno.wn. Road
congestions also becameRaoandormcodnugeetsotihoignhsvaelhsiocublaerctaramffiec.a norm

due to high vehicular traffic.

SENTUL WORKS
KTM SENTUL

Figure 1.xx : Urban growth of Sentul M. Arch Year 1
URBAN STUDIES
Source : Preston Liew, ATAP Studios

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CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY OF SENTUL

Figure 1.xx : History of Sentul

Source : Author

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CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. CHAPTER 1 : BLABLA

HISTORY OF SENTUL 1.1 BLABLA

RY OF SEN1T.2UHILSTORY OF SENTUL 1.2.1.1: 1874-1910.20.1S :-The Railway Town

The development of Kuala Lumpurocarsuaitdtgolyelhr,dy,nbewSarmieemthaonegkttulhdryaleohpwgahnrsyoTabooweavrnhfeexndrtao3hrpdafkuaedlioglaçmorhdfaciwoeedpctumnenioivtt,cyooritwtthegfiafeier3dtoanhshilptmaltiohohstpytiwemfomoartgsrayhtneraojdteSlonhiwnetarletonetchcimttcciuhovaahelifanthllaicisenndainst.egsygtWoeaehfefonxsetlespdlhoieentworhilfseeonctghcaeeelsndc.iuhWasamenlogahcejaiosvorefoctfhchnaoeenmMDocegeidfetuaysstt,rolhaianinTneanayghdimratSoseit,etuthcslaagByuith;snlretiudttriiosemtfhheSeGeteholcaevonSFeCngoirguohnourcrmemrien:i1Lieneco.6csna1g:eltsS8rimneow7tnewra4thvuide.tlowhnePi&cciok‘TKna‘nhTrTmaeltKamSHKHetnleaarslgEatnEo‘ngtLhgMCRdeIwaTiOsAAlataTdrsWyiImcLLatthiWEBnwweisaoOgAItsrrNakaYYbetetDoidvwToTeIiamnAOOCyit’nhaWtWogep.itNtNianl’’

HE RAILWAY TOWNTHE RAILWAY TOWN mines and the economy was flourishing in Kuala Lumpur. The Klang chapter we
and Gombak rivers eTwxheperlsoeeretwhheeorewmtthhaeeinsneasmnoaeumsrecgsievceoanmftoaelSaluebvnoituautlliintninrteh;leathteioiasnrlybtoodtaohyesstl.eifIednstthylies of Sentul.

the mining business to flourish. (St.Joseph Sentul, 2016)

WNFALL OF SENTUL; THE The YCahpinAahKLaopyi1tap.2na.s1ths.1ea:dt 1ha8aw7s4ah-y1e9ilnp0e0thdsed-yeTevhaeerloD1p8eev8de5lK,obupuamtlaehniLsturomefipgKunur,aanladLumpur
Kapitan

ING OF GANGSTERISMTHE DOWNFALL OF SENTUL; THE UinPflRueInScIeNtGhrives on. (SharoTnheAB. rCitiashrsGteonvesr,n2m0e0n5t )mAadtethKelatnigmtehe, mAdomsint istrative Capital of the
OF GANGSTERISM railway lines was alrSetatdeyofcSoenlasntrguocrtiend18w74it.hPtohrteKilnantegnwtiaosnthoefgateway to Malaya, and the
transferring tin oresetcootnhoemiccegnrotrwathl KinuKalalangLduimstrpicut rw.aKsubaoolamLinug.mDpuurinr’gsthis time the Chinese
population increasediwnhggoirnecaKamuteaerlatotLhMuemanlpauuyrna. dTwehoerrkKtehldaeningratahinlewdtiaGnyommiinnbietaisakatrinivvdeertshoewf eecreonthoemmy awianssfolouurcriesho-f
British officer FrankaSlluwveiatltetinn;hthaismb.oAosttethdatht etimmieni,nFgrbaunsikneSsws teottfleonurhisahm. (St.Joseph Sentul,
& YTL’S INTERVENTION was the first Reside2n0t-1G6)eneral of the federated malay

AILWAY TOWN TCB & YTL’S INTERVENTIONsfotautnedsi(nPgeorpf uthsetaFkeadaenc YoornaNan.p(stSeAethrghduaacLrTMtrooeahnydae,Aplw2Ca.ai0yhtCshsi0anSet0rahdste)atKeaTtianwnephstasei,ety2naR0tniBin0oat5rnhtihi)latoweiAtsfathyhtretayahast.nehrhset1feiem8nlpr8eree5i,nd,nmgbddotueionstvtrheosrilrasoeeiplrdsweetiadtgohynKtelhiuaneaneldcsaeiwLnnuftalrumsaelpanKulcruree,aaKltdahayrpiviteasn

HE RAILWAY TOWN’ Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur’s population increased greater then under the railway
Figure 1.5 : History of Sentul
initiative of British officer Frank Swettenham. At that time, Frank Swettenham
was the first Resident-General of the federated malay states(Perpustakaan

‘LITTLE INDIA’Source :Author Negara, 2000) The British then endorsed the founding of the Federated Ma-
HE COWBOY TOWN’
lay States Railway. Figure 1.7. : The Federated Malay States Railways
icknames The Sentul suburb was founded in the late 1800s when the first
view & The Star Malayan Railway line opened between Taiping and Port Weld, and gradually FigureS1ou.7rc.e :: PTerhpuestaFkeaadneNreagatread Malay States Railways
expanded to connect the north and south of Malaya. This created a need for
s given to Sentul in the early days, in this chapter Source : Perpustakaan Negara
names come about in relation to the lifestyle of
a centrally located railway workshop, responsible for the safety, reliability and The Sentul suburb was founded in the late 1800s when the first
efficiency of the railway.(Hooi Y.C, 2003) Most of the early residents in Sentul Malayan Railway line opened between Taiping and Port Weld, and
were Indians working in the train depot and central workshop built by the
gradually expanded to connect the north and south of Malaya. This
British, dating back to 1896. (The Star, 2014)

created a need for a centrally located railway workshop, responsible

for the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.(Hooi Y.C, 2003)

Most of the early residents in Sentul were Indians working in the train

depot and central workshop built by the British, dating back to 1896.

(The Star, 2014)

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Figure 2.0. : The Athieeswaran Temple
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Source : The Star

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past, the streets were occupied bwyithbpicroypcelretysmaanadgebruRlliochcakrdcJaorstesp,ha) nd
rial undertakings in cars were rarely seen," said Datuk V.M. Panchamoorthy, who was
ach working day born and bred in Sentul. Bicycles were the only mode of transport for
ringing became the those who worked in the railway depot. (NST, 2013)
echoes in the minds
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0) A large ma3jority of ‘’Rail travel was a big deal though it wasn’t very comfortable. The

1.1 BLABLA

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

42-1945- Superbombs that shattered The central workshop of Marai Tetsudo — where a wide variety of hokkien literally translates to BO- No TAK- work and CHIN his surname,
steam locomotives and passenger coaches were assembled and implying that he is a person that doesn’t work.
HISTORY OF SENTUL1.2.1.4:

1.2.1.4: 1942-1945- Superbombs that shatteredSentul
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wimeprleyinagstsheatmheblies da paenrsdon that doesn’t work. implying that he is a person
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1.2.2: with property manager
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Lumpur. In 1945, the bombs simply fell while residents looked on, lack of shopping malls. (Sharen K.,2017) Source : Kongsion9

cheering quietly in their hearts. (Louisa L., 2010 on an interview with Wong Swee Chin who was more well known as ‘’Botak Chin’’ was

property manager Richard Joseph) one of the most notorious and dangerous gangsters during the 1960s
and 1970s in Malaysia. He was known for coUnRdGBuecAntNtirnifgSicTaatUiromDnIeoEfdSSreo:nbtuSblE,eKNruiTealUsa,LLu|mMpu.rA|RMC.AHrchS
The bombing targets were two vital rail complexes managed by ST tUudDioI O1 210127/0210178/ 2 0 1 4812

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. On 12 May 1980, Chin, who was 27 years old at that time, faced 3 KTM was eventually privatised in mid-1983 by the

CHAPTER 1 : SIREN FROM THE PAST; REMINISCING THE ABHcAheaNwrDgaeOssNsuEenDndteenr ctheed Internal Security Act at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the numbers of workers wa
to death by the High Court in the same year. to between 800 and 900 people. (Louisa L., 2010 on an inte
1.0 THE HIST O RY OF SENTUL property manager Richard Joseph)
HISTORY OF SENTULThat was the end for Botak Chin, but certainly not for the

gangsterism in Sentul that time. During our interview with the locals, they 1.2.2 : 1995-1998- Taiping Consolidated

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wore constantly. (ProjectSentul) manager Richard Joseph)

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CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. with lakes, a 14ha private park, and the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts
Centre (KLPac) which opened in 2005.
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KLPac.Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 2 (Sg Buloh- Putrajaya) and MRT Line 3

(Circle Line). Meanwhile, some remains of Sentul Works on the railway
land, especially the brick train shed, has been remodelled for use by the
KLPac.

Figure 2.6. : YTL Land and Development logo Figure 1.17 : Sentul currently (2017)
Source : YTL Land SFoigurucere: A2rc.h7d.a:ilySentul currently(2017)
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differently, thereby forming Sentul West and Sentul East. (Sharen URBAN STUDIES : SENTUL | M.ARCH STUDIO 1
K.,2017) Sentul East on 43.7ha comprises mainly commercial units while
Sentul West, which sits on 75.3ha land, features residential properties

1.1 ASDFACHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. ourselves within a metal body that completely isolates us from the outside hour later, another siren would go off to demarcate the end of the workers’
lunch hour. Finally, at the end of the day, the final siren would go off at
world. around 4pm, marking the end of a full day’s work at the railway industry.

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1.3.1: LIVING ELEMENTS

1.3.1.1: Bicycles
1. 1.BicByicclyecsles

Figure 2.4. : a local in Sentul taking her bicycle to the market
Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/

The railway workers back then would use bicycles as their main

mode of transportation, as they could not afford a bigger vehicle. After all,

they were only living on 1cent per day, which was a full day’s salary. As

the first siren went off in the morning, the people would hop on their Figure 2.3. : Illustration of old Sentul

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of their work shift, streams of bicycles could be seen flocking out as the
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marking the end of a full day’s work at the railway industry.

The sirens were an important element in the community of Sentul

back in the olden days. Having these sirens scattered around the town just

goes to show how much the railway industry was once the heart of Sentul.

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many other villages who had limited resources, the local 1.13..2:FAoCotTbIaVllITIES Figure 2.8. :
Sentul decided1t.o3.1re.4a: Wr lailvkeinsgtFoocokd Vaesndaorms eans of getting by. Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/

4. Walking food vendors 1. Footb1a.3l.l2.1: Football 2. P1la.3n.2t.i3n:gPlfarnutiintgtFrerueitsTrees

ood vendors Figure 2.7. : Illustration on the football culture of old Sentul Figure 2.8. :
Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/ Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/
ation on street vendors in old Sentul
w.projectsentul.com/ In the early years, football was widespread, making up a large 2. Planting fruit trees
part of school rivalry in Sentul. Not only that, the famed Indian Rangers Figure 2.8. :
team from Sentul came about as a result of the community and many of Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/
them consisted of railway workers. In its heyday, the team had players
such as our very own national football hero Thanabalan Nadarajah.

Figure 2.7. : Illustration on the football culture of old Sentul
Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/

he small community that Sentul used to be, food vendors In the early years, football was widespread, making up a large 2. Planting fruit trees
r wares on their shoulders were a popular sight in the old part of school rivalry in Sentul. Not only that, the famed Indian Rangers
uld be seen walking about the streets, providing food such
and nyonya kuihs for people from all walks of life. Figure 2: .h7t.tpS F :oisgttsuIheu:rluc/laere/ucewmm:hs1hwt.tta2fcprIrw2ssaono:.//n.tmw:otpihsIwoulrlewiuoSsrn.sptejevtreeoroaeanjcderntrctitlouytysosntelefoyhnoctnerwuenaalat.cnumtirofhlswmolen.e,/coafafooaoyttoimbbotowbtoanba/oullaallrtcllklcuafewolustruoalsratset.uboIrwranefeilosdliltuoedhsslefSthpreooorenefltydCuTatdlhdhSaHe,ayemncA,naoatthPbmkueiaTnmllgtaEeunuanRpmNityaa1h1dalaa:an.rd1BgrdaepmLjBalpahAaLay.nrAetByrBsLoLFSfAioAguurcreeF S2oi:gu.hur8crte.etp::1hstI.t2:lp/lT4s/u:w.h//sw:ewtIwlrlwwoua.slp.tdtrpioroarjSeotncieotjsennoecntnouttunsll.tecthcohnomeetm/uqqlup.uacrariostermetrsed/rcosofmcImnodumniaimtnyuoimfnoimltdyigSoreafnntoutllsdwSheonwtuolrked for the
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Nadarajah.forminasgesruvthestdeaSiiarnosauorbacwleepnl:wahntatftoeyprsimog:/f/hwfpobwrroowtvhu.ipderrihoncjogeocomftosdmoe.ndutnuailn.tcydotmonu/gterittioclnostoerthtoe community, it also
as o.ur very own national football hero Thanabalan each other. It became

a social activity,Tahned oitldbrSouegnhtut lecvoermyopnriesetodgoetfhIenrd. ian immigrants who worked for

the railway depots. They came to Malaya with their families, hoping to

the smal1l .coFmomotubanlilty that Sentul used to be, food vendors provide a good home for the people that mattered to them most. The
railway workers settled in quarters, and soon a community was formed,
eir wares on their shoulders were a popular sight in the old
forming their own neighbourhood.

ould be seen walking about the streets, providing food such 2

s and nyonya kuihs for people from all walks of life. FSioFSgouiguururcrcreeee:2:1h.ht.8t2pt.3stp::/:/swI:nw//dww.iapwrnowjeRc.aptsnreogntjeuerl.csctostmee/anmtul.com/ U R B A N S T U D IFEigSur:e 2S.E8.N: TIllUusLtra| tiMon. AonR tChHe qSuaTrUteDrsI cOom1m2u0ni1ty7 o/ 2f o0l1d8Se
food vendors were highly sought-after, as they were a Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/
nvenient way to get food on the streets. The food being sold
ors were either homemade or outsourced, but either way, it The old Sentul comprised of Indian immigrant2
urce of income for the local community of Sentul. U R B A NtheS TraUiDlwI EayS d: eSpEoNtsT. UTLhe| yMc.aAmR eC HtoSMT aUlDayI Oa w1 it2h0 t1h7e/ i2r0fa1 m8

provide a good home for the people that mattered to th

2. Planting fruit trees railway workers settled in quarters, and soon a commu
forming their own neighbourhood.

Figure 2.7. : Illustration on the football culture of old Sentul Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 16
Source : https://www.projectsentul.com/

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

LIFESTYLE OF THE PRE-WAR SENTUL

3. 1K.3a.2b.1a:dFdoiotball

Figure 1.25 : A typical game of Kabaddi in India

FiguSroeurc2e.:9h.tt:p:A//intdyiapneixcparelsgs.caomm/e of Kabaddi in India
Source : http://indianexpress.com/

Since the old Sentul comprised of Indian migrant workers, they

brougShtintocgeetthheer owlidthStheenmtual csopmorpt criasleledd o“Kf aInbdadiadni”.migrant workers, they
bro ught togKeatbhaedrdwi iisthatchoenmtacat tsepaomrtscpaolrltetdha“tKoarbigaindadtei”d. in India, which soon

becamKeapboapdudlai risama ocnognsttatchtetIenadmianscpoomrtmthuanittyorinigtihneaotelddSinenIntudl.iaT,wwohtiecahms
soocnombepceatem, eeapchopoucclaurpayimngointsgoswt tnhheaIlnf odfiathneccoomurmt. uTnheityy tianktehteuronlsdsSenednitnugl.a
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raidreetrumrnainnga, gtheesotpoptoosuincghteoapmpogseintsgthteeapmoinmt.embers and return to the home

The locals would play this sport during their free time, usually after
attending church/the temple. Back then, the old Sentul had open spaces and
public parks that could cater this sport, but as new developments emerged,
these spaces eventually had to succumb.
3

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the old Malaya celebrity scene. The Gudwara was once wooden made
BCHigAPeTEvRe1n: tSsIRhENaSvFeROhMaTHpEpPAeSnT,eRdEMiINnISSCINeGnTtHuElAtBhANroDOuNgEDh.out its development. frontCaHnAdPTER 1: BLABLA
More often than not the focus is only on the major historical changes,builtinthe40’s,and used to have 3 big fields (30 years ago) in
1. 1 BLABLA
HISTORY : FROM LOCALS’ PERSPECTIVEneglecting the daily lives of the people that lives there.
behind of the Gudwara. Behind the Gudwara used to house the

headquarters of the railway station, the main area of railway repairing in

To have a deeper understanding on the historical changes of the whole Malaysia.

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paid around

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ting and running around with the ball, Tanhdeifryeouu’resheitd, thteobaall wfiiell lbde paatssSedentul raya whereby all the staff used to
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the past pesoopsleigpnlifaicyagnat mtoethselickoem‘’mLtahulnaeitBypothalas’t’(ttohenpyeewhoeorplelueasnedpdltaawsoyategpalaamcmesteoswrleisktlee in‘’Lala Bola’’(one hole and two teams
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banedcoambeassokf heiieamtblsdpastoollhrtstaaaiUdzkneenrtecptclshelouaauClcttereKtidt)fofiaiesnrnlttutdhhtshee‘ea’tsdapctaahnrnaakiiolkesddsortoaesanfanleepig’’lorid.absofIcwnohaetuatohfsrpta.okpectyrDtweha,ewrttesehvbitteseihcoaltoklfteihltpienlhemilgndseneoitencrhznwutselseylt)dtupth,eocraaevfsiotlentyhtlduooaioopnrsokmtrg)uegpnaaktmtnhibteeudestb.sii‘tg’,ta‘’kriakatbaali’d’.i’I’n(infavoctlv, ethseoffie2ld8-cmulatunregrhoausp
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Uncle CK felt that no one wis hhaepnpyewviethrththeenerew daerveelobpimgeentvbeunt ts/ after prayers. It was understood that 20-
it has to take place for the sake of3g0rowyteh.aDrsevaelgopomtehnetsrtehawt toeorkeupa number of wrestlers around Sentul area.

big fields has end up with kids playing only indoor games.

Uncle CK felt that no one is happy with the new development but

it has to take place for the sake of growth. Developments that took up

big fields has end up with kids playing only indoor games.

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TER 1 : SIREN FROM THE PAST; REMINISCING THE ABANDONED

H I S T O R Y O F SCEHANPTTEURL1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY : FROM LOCALS’ PERSPECTIVE1.4.2 : HISTORY- From the eyes of
Not surprisingly, the Indian Muslims at that area helped built

En. Mazhab Hanafi, 53 Masjid Jamek Sentul. Also known as Masjid Pakistan, the mosque was
HISTORY- From the eyes of the eyes of En. Mazhab HanaaMfic,ac5so3jirddiJnNagmototeskEunSrp.erM Jnisatauimnzl.eghkAlaySlb,sNe,tohonotetknusnleIu.norAopwdlrsfinaiostnhiankegnsMloeyMuw,asIatnarhtllciseiamhejcsiIsdasnoMtdsParmiaadtasenotjkiihnsxdMisaqpgPuttuaseaaetnlkirormi,ieesetstsaEhantinenahnc,betm.tehhllipaMesodtehsmaadeqaroduezbsfaehuqienhuiawlweteKbalpwLs,rea.edosn,nbaouecivlct oaoMrftdaiiostnhjigndesedaurelietsot mosque established in KL.
En. Mazhab1H.4.a2 n:aHfiIS, T5O3RY-- From fires and unprecedented

It has experiencetdoaEnfe. wMarzehnaobv, aotnioenosf tdheuineecatiordliefeisrntemstsoa,snqeduxeuspnelpasrtieancbielnisdgheendwteihndyKLt.hItehaosuter façade of it was concrete made.
HifmnroocomiwsdqeeFuvnreetasrna,, cnethedxepahlinaondiptneeiwIewIirnnnnxnihttdldgephlaiicraeisaalwnhtrtsawiaehweytiletnryxseurtcpwhetrtreclheeuaisdtleuicltnwsitasrluslatoetirfraylwueeeloywttihrtoeafeytifirrtshnteitta.mfehienmaidenobçwb.veoeaeTaaHmfudrdrrhtyt.ioeaeeoaooTnryinnmtwosdhfsdwaifsqeetdçeihFt.ytauuhrveedewreweeueavtaesoruenoas,ersrffecysinetcritehepoosdvwsrfeenooaatahrciuflsynierndontedscipdloptoteusreefnoeshnItcrmhuipnprsnertedpdhaehatemecidoiapadleeofmpdtsfs.treewahqtiontddreumeuteewe.rcFdaHeirtlniauonldnswcsrcihteedteioavellpaenoyenrrt,fsedtt,ththhtiaaemet iintbweeadry.aTinthdiset.yheweurseesveorfytiplerosusdhiopfptehde

olored tiles were shipped from India and France

in the old days.’

‘The colored tiles were shipped from India and France in the
En. Mazhab was having tea at an old mosque woiltdh dhaisyfsri.e’ nds

smoentcheima .roWw‘hToefhnPaeo skkcoekodSoleonEnntrth.ueMel adaozlrohigntaigbinlwteohafessSohewaldnvtiruneagl,irltwweeaaeyaswtrheaonraiedpot,ldoptlhmdeeothsdfrqauutifet rwoithmhis fIrnienddsiawheannd France

d from the tree, knwoewmn eatshibmu.aWhhSeennatsukle, dwoansitthnheeotreihgainessoonof bSlednhtiundld,awitey. wse.re’ told that there

derstood that the weaasrloienrcceivailriozwatoiof nPookfoSkeSnetnutul lwaalosntghteheKoTldMrBailway road. The fruit pro-
Indian workednrsuamcweEindangsfr.ooafMmlltohtaechaeztothtewreadneb.t,hIktwenwroaaewsstnouanhwsdaeobvrruskiatnohoognSdatttehnhateaotlr,tahaweitlawesaaatnrhylieseorrelcdaivsimloiznaobtiseohnqinuodfeSitewtnhteiuthl his friends
most when swtaertemd neetarhthime K.TWMBhaerneaaasskmeodst Iondniatnhweorokerrigs iwneroefalSloecantetdutlh,ewreetowere told that
rks.

there wwoarksononthceeraialwaryorwepoairf wPoorkkso. k Sentul along the old railway road, the fruit

produced from the tree, known as buah Sentul, was the reason behind it.

It was understood that the earlier civilization of Sentul was the KTMB

area as most Indian workers was allocated there to work on the railways Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 19

repair works.

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY : FROM LOCALS’ PERSPECTIVE
HISTORY- From the eyes of railway businesses. The situation becraamilewwayorbstuwsiitnhethseseesnt.raTnhcee soiftuation became worst with the entrance of
1.4.3 : HISTORY- From the eyes ofunty. Subulan, 50aquarium, NSK and Ong Tai Kim. aquarium, NSK and Ong Tai Kim.
Aunty. Subulan, 501.4.3 : HISTORY-- From the eyes of Aunty Subulan, 50 When asked osintutahtieondbeevcealompemweonrstebwyitYhTthLe, eAnutrnatnycSe uobf auqlaunarsiuamid, NSK and Ong
that most high rises arTeaieKriemc.ted without occupaWntsh.eSnheasiskheodwoenvetrhe development by YTL, Aunty Subulan said
ftuotuthree. itsh2a0hto2mw0oevsvWiteshrihoilegonnho,kariiinsnskegtlheoshfodooaaprorkwteeniasmnetrhrdgteoetcosofdtoetettdhhrvheweawilgt2oiat0phmhr2modo0urerittvsneoaitescpbiqstoeyhunoYai,erpiiTrnnl2eLgh,0toewAh2pueriel0enltstelcyivntvtoSiaeesonudittboshuwanfliatr,isnmtith.nsooSarehihudeot poecscutopoanthtsa.tSmhoereispheoowpelevewrill
looking forward live
in Sentul in the

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can be

upgraded to the likes of UTC pasar; equipped with clean alignment of

stores and decent parking area.

bulan has been working in the Sentul Pasar for more than 30 Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 12 20
usiness continued from her parents era. As a person who was
lived right behind Sentul Pasar for all her life, Aunty Subulan
s witnessed the best and ugliest times of Sentul Pasar.

Aunty Subulan has been working in the Sentul Pasar for more than

gunan banAyuank3t0ysyueSadursab, hualbanunsainihkeas,sstcabonepteiinnuoerwdafornormkginhbeger pilnauremthntes’ Serea.nAtsual Ppearssoanrwfhoorwmasore than 30
uk lagi. Keyneaartbwsuoi,trnnnaegisnbsgeaudnusdtihnwlieveebasdewssritgcaahontsdnbaeutnihgnilniue2dse0tSdt2eimn0ftreu,osl mbPofaisSshaneernefrtousrpl Paalalrsheaenrr.tlsifee, Aruan.tyASsubaulpanerhsaos n who was
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t occupants, buK‘Bseianhnnaaegstsuuswnnagiitsnngguebsaewsnnaeyewadrkaatshslauelnydb2ase0hlos2nt0wa,aibnkfi,dostnrauephgsileioserres)ak’tnatgrimabneeglsubmoafnmSyaaeksnut‘uskllolPawga’i.s. ar.

unty Subulan men‘ti(BoMnoaesdtnbtguhialudtinnthgsaeabnruesbuipnaewsnitshyoinuatSokeccnsutupual dnPtasa,sbhaursnineassikis,getnaerpalily oslorwafonrgherb)’ elum
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witohf otheuhtouosecschuerepaarenetmspt,iebd aulosnignweithstsheidsyinggeranilweayrabulslinyesssleos.wThefor her)’

Aunty Subulan mentioned that the business in Sentul Pasar
used to be good with the railway workers around. With the paradigm shift
in local economy, the market sellers are facing difficulties with
businesses. Most of the houses here are emptied along with the dying

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY : FROM LOCALS’ PERSPECTIVE
HISTORY- From the eyes of According to Seline, the house she cuArcrecnotlrydriensgidteosSineolinnley ,cothsets haobouuste she currently resides in only costs about
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1.4.4 : HISTORY- From the eyes ofMiss. Seline, 25
Miss. Seline, 251.4.4: HISTORY-- From the eyes of Miss Seline, 25

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places, and givpirnevgen(hteed lppeoinplegf)roomldg‘YetptTinegLocpiloslseed,tooIocinnaenganfogethoeerl.oitd.’thing, they are renovating old

She also finds“YthTeLdiesvdeoloipnmgegnotpoddleactehcnient gfso,,rtghareenyadtaerregwrioevrnkionvgat(inhgeolpldipnlagc)eso, ld people, I can feel it.’

opportunity. Although YTL diadntdhegirivpianrgt b(yheulppginragd)inogldthpeenoepalerb,yI cteamnpfleesl it.”

and helping the community, Seline is worried thSaht eshaelswoill fbinedassktehdetdoevelopment decent for greater work
move out of that comm tuunintyi.tyAlaSthshoetuhgaehlshoYoTofiuLnpdsdpseidotmhtrhetieugdihnretpvitaeayrlfot.fepbAmcytleutthnphtgoedruaecdgcitienyhngitYmtfhoTaergLgnereed.aaritbdeyrttwheomerpkirleopsppaaornrtd- by upgrading the nearby temples

helping the commaunnitdy, hSeellinpeinisgwtohrreiedcothmatmshuenwiitllyb,eSaeskliendetoismowveorried that she will be asked to

out of that commumnitoyvaes toheuhtooufsethmaigthct oafmfecmt tuhenictiyty aimsagthe.e house might affect the city image.

curious on an old malay-style bungalow when walking along

l Ulu and thus paid a visit. We were greeted by the young Miss

at lives with her aunt there. Their family has resides there for

over 40 years.
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they for

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so scared
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ears.

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ke Capers.
100 yyeeaarrss. Bwachkothbenetghaenroawdisthwetrheeonolycscaunpdapnatchys, o20f yaenarIsnadgioa. nQufaarmterisly who later
sold tiht attoloaokCedhliikneeksaempbounsgsinaet sthsamt tiamne.wSereelrinepelacaenddwihthetralal buunildt’isngfsalimkeily was the

latest occupant. She told us that the roads here has changed so much

just in 20 years. Roads were only then only sand paths 20 years ago.

Quarters that looked like kampongs 20 years ago were replaced with tall Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 21

buildings like Capers.

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED.

HISTORY : FROM LOCALS’ PERSPECTIVE1.4.5 : HISTORY- From the eyes of
‘哩兜么耶都有，行路都可以去吃同买耶，地住客唔

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Mr. Lam, 75 out)’

1.4.5: HISTORY- From the eyes of Mr. Lam, 75 expressed

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children who live in

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are easily accaeexfsfpesrcietbstlhseeetdirotlihgvaertaoshc.reAelrhtiheaosasusngaoihnlycdmoaolnostcrctocaolelfoftsvhoeseoridtbtehslnee.amnt,tosbuhgterrroaetchheearvreiheocsphiinaldgnrethdnawtloihtcowaliilvll enfoointods.

the city, they still find this place the best option as it is comfortable and are

easily accessible to groceries and local foods.

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alhl tohuesseesprtehceioruesahreeritnaogermdiaslalyppmeaards.e of wood. The big fire this time has took

away 10 wooden houses that have an average of 100 years in history.

The fire are so frequent that in 6 years alone 10 fires outbreak has

happened. There are only about 20 remaining wooden houses at that

area until all these precious heritage disappears.

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. 1.5.1 - Building Architecture

HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN
Residential

11..55.H1 I-S1BT.uO5ilRdiI–nCgRHAArcIIhLSiWteTAcYtOurTeROWICN RAILWAY TOWN 1. Ex-master’s Home of Sentul Works

WN 1.5.1.1 - Residential This Palazzo style architecture with its red 1
brick façade and series of arches along the
s 1. 1.5.1 -Ex-master’s Home oBf Suenitludl Winorkgs Architecture four faces of the building is located on the Figure 1.5.1.2: Ex-master’s ho
ground of KLPAC – The Kuala Lumpur KLPAC.
red This Palazzo style architecture with its red brick façade and series of arches Performing Arts Centre. It is situated just Source: HSuEgNhiTeUd.LDWerEeSlicTkplac
g the west of the current Sentul KTM railway Photo. 22 September 2017.
the Residentialalong the four faces of the building is located on the ground of KLPAC – The Kuala Lumpur station. This building serves as the home of
r the ex-station master of Sentul Works SENTUL WEST
ust Performing Arts Centre. It is situated just west of the current Sentul KTM railway station. during the 1900s whe1re the Malayan
y This building serves as the home of the ex-station master of Sentul Works during the 1900s, railway is blooming rapidly. However, after சிந்து மேற்கு
me of privatising KTMB in 1983, the building is
1. Ex-master’s Home of Sentul Worksa time when the Malayan railway was blooming rapidly. However, after privatising KTMB in tFhigeurne 1l.e5.f1t.2e: Emx-moatsytera’sn1hodmeaobf Saenntudl oWnoreksdat till now.
after
is 1983, the building was then left empty and abandoned until presently. KLPAC.
w. Source: Hughied. Derelickplaces. January 2013.
This Palazzo style architecture with its red
brick façade and series of arches along the CPhhotao.r2a2cSteeptreimsbteirc2s01:7.
four faces of the building is located on the
ground of KLPAC – The Kuala Lumpur
Performing Arts Centre. It is situated just
west of the current Sentul KTM railway
station. This building serves as the home of
the ex-station master of Sentul Works
during the 1900s where the Malayan
railway is blooming rapidly. However, after
privatising KTMB in 1983, the building is
then left emoty and abandoned till now.

Characteristics:

Figure 1.5.1.1 : Characteristics of Palazzio Figure 1.5.1.1 : Characteristics of PalazzioFigure 3.6: Characteristics of Palazzio architecture, from left – masonry, cornice, regular 23
architecture, from left – masonry, cornice, regular
rows of doors & windows.Figure 3.5: Ex-master’s home of Sentul Works at KLPAC. rows of doors & windows.

Source: Hughied. Derelickplaces. January 2013. Photo. 22 September aSourrcce:Ahuthiotrecture, from left – masonry, cornice, regular

Figure 1.5.1.2: Ex-master’s home of Sentul Works at rows of doors & windows. SENTUL WEST
KLPAC.
Source: Hughied. Derelickplaces. January 2013. Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018
Photo. 22 September 2017.

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. 2. Quarters

HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN The blooming of Federated Malay State
Railway2. Quarters has brought in many Indian
1 1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN workers to work in the construction. The The uprising of Federated Malay States Railway has brought in many Indian

SENTUL WEST 2 1.5.1 - Building Architecture workers to work in the construction. These railway workers were placed in quarters of

SENTUL WEST Residential railway workers are placed in anapproximately 20m² in size near to Sentul Works with their family during the 1900s. Figure
2. Quarters
சிந்து மேற்கு 1.5.1.4 gives an indication of the size and materials of the living quarters of the majority of
The blooming of Federated Malay States the railway workers back then which are left abandoned until now.
Railway has brought in many Indian
workers to work in the construction. These approximately 20m² quarters near to
railway workers are placed in an Sentul Works with their family during the
approximately 20m² quarters near to 1900s. Figure 1.5.1.4 gives an indication
Sentul Works with their family during the the size and materials of the living quart
1900s. Figure 1.5.1.4 gives an indication of of the majority of the railway workers ba
the size and materials of the living quarters then which are left abandoned until now
of the majority of the railway workers back
then which are left abandoned until now. Characteristics:Figure 3.7: 2 units of living quarters left abandoned at Sentul.

Characteristics: Figure 1.5.1.4: 2 units of living quarters leftSource: Dawood, Shaik. Shaik’s Kuala Lumpur. 14 November 2009. Blog. 22 September 2017.
abandoned at Sentul.
Source: Dawood, Shaik. Shaik's Kuala Lumpur. 14
November 2009. Blog. 22 Septmeber 2017.

Figure 3.8: Characteristics of quarters, from left –

Figurewhite masonry, 1con.c5ret.e1. .3: Characteristics of quarters, from
– white masonry, concrete.

Figure 1.5.1.3: Characteristics of quarters, from left Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 24
– white masonry, concrete.

CHAPTER 1 : SIRENS FROM THE PAST, REMINISCING THE ABANDONED. Transportation
3. Sentul Works
HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN
Sentul Works,1.5.1.2 - Transportation is a complex of historic
3 r3a. SielnwtulaWoyrksworkshop with the amount of 500
employment in its. With its history dating Sentul Works is a historic railway workshop with the amount of 5000
1 1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN
employment in its heyday. With its history dating back to 1905, these large
SENTUL WEST 1.5.1 - Building Architecture
back in 1905, this huge colonial brickworcolonial brickwork structures were the buildings that once housed the finest
SENTUL WEST Transportation
3. Sentul Works engineering workshops in the world that served the Federated Malay States
சிந்து மேற்கு
Sentul Works, is a complex of historic structures were once the finest engineerRailways since the 1900s to the early 2000s. It was built with bricks and
railway workshop with the amount of 5000
employment in its. With its history dating timber in the olden days until YTL Land intervened Sentul in 2003 and refur-
back in 1905, this huge colonial brickwork
structures were once the finest engineering workshops in thebished with concrete structures. world which serves the
workshops in the world which serves the Federated Malay States Railways since t
Federated Malay States Railways since the 1900s to the early 2000s for KTMB. It wa
1900s to the early 2000s for KTMB. It was build with bricks and timber in the olden
build with bricks and timber in the olden days until YTL Land intervened Sentul in
days until YTL Land intervened Sentul in 2003 and refurbished with concrete
2003 and refurbished with concrete structures.Figure 3.9: Sentul Works in 1900s.
structures. Characteristics:Figure 1.5.1.6: Sentul works in 1900s.Source: Kuala Lumpur, Sentul and the Museums. 11 January 2008. Photo. 2017 September 27.
Characteristics:
Source: Kuala Lumpur, Sentul and the museums. 11
January 2008. Photo. 2017 September 27.

Figure 1.5.1.5: Characteristics of Sentul works, frFigure 4.0: Characteristics of Sentul works, from left –
timber material, corrugated metal rusty roof.

left – timber material, corrugated metal rusty roof

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accommodate 60 people approximately at FFiFiggiugurureere11.1.55..5.11..1.77.:7: T:ThTheheevvavarariiereitetyytycchchohoioicciecesessoofof cfcocololooluoururssrsuususesede

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ChFiagruarec1te.5r.i1s.7ti:cTsh:e variety choices of colours used

on Sentul Cinema.

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HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN Commercial
5. Sentul5. Sentul Pasar Pasar
5
Sentul Pasar is located on the right side of Jalan Sentul. It serves
5 1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN as a wet market for the community since the 1960s. However, with the rapid

4 1.15.5–.1H–IBSuTildOinRg IACrcRhitAecItLuWre AY TOWN Sentul Pasar is located on the right sidegrowth and development of Sentul, many high rise residential towers were

SENTUL EAST 1.C5.o1m–mBeurcilidaling Architecture introduced to the area which increase the vehicular and pedestrian popula-
tion along Jalan Sentul, thereby affecting the businesses in the market. It has
SENTUL EAST 4. Sentul Cinema
Jalan Sentul. It serves as a wet market fobeen transformed into a concrete structure from the old timber tenants along
சிந்து கிழக்கு Commercial
5.SbSueeinldntuitnulgclsiPnteahmsaatarisissotilnl einoufstheelohciastteordicaatl Jalan the road during 1973.
SENTUL EAST
சிந்து கிழக்கு JSaePomlnapeotnerudhnleSePirnennatnii1sastm9una7l,r.a0SiIrsstecswhnloeithtucerilavccEhetteuasidrsseatco..soInTtnahwtsihwsiadesecetirrcniemgleodhmsaaterasskdiiepdstoefsoot rf the community since 1960s. However by
thdeocwonminm1u9n8it4yasnindcree-1o9p6e0nsfe. wHoyweaervsebrabcyk following with the rapid growth and
foallonwd ioncgcawsiitohntahlley rsacpreidenginrogws tmhoavnieds from development in Sentul, many high rise
deInvdeilaopumnteilntotdinayS. eItnistual,bmuaildniynghwigihthr3isefloors residential towers were introduced to the
area which increases the vehicular and
rewsihdiechnttihael tloawrgeersst swcerereeninintgrohdaullcaerdetaobtleheto pedestrian population along Jalan Sentu
Figaunred1.5c.1a.8u: FsaeçasdehofuSgenetulcChinaemnag. e to the market.
SENTUapLeraaedcEatecimsowAtmehri.SimacnhoTdpinaotcperue6laa0stpieoesnotpahlleonavgpephJriaoclxuailmnaraSateenlnydtautl S20oh1u0rac.esP:hKobrtiose.h2en7ansSaemtprytae,mSnrbistehrfa2or0ar1nm7. .Fleickdr. 2in8 Atoprila concrete
structure rather than the old timber tenan
and causes huge change to the market. It along the road during 1973.
கshிtarCழushcbatகuer்aerகecntுertarriatshntiecsrsfo:thrmanedthientoolda
சிந்து concrete Characteristics:Figure 1.5.1.10: Sentul Pasar in the 1960s(above)Figure 4.3: Sentul Pasar in the 1960s (above) and 1970s until now (bottom).
timber tenants Source: KLku.net. 9 June 2011. Photo. 27 September 2017.
and 1970s till now(bottom).
along the road during 1973. Source: KLku.net. 9 June 2011. Photo. 27
September 2017.
ChFaigruarec1te.5r.i1s.t7i:cTsh:e variety choices of colours used
Figure 1.5.1.9: VarietyFigure 4.4: Materials and colours used on Sentul Poasfarm. aterials and colours u
on Sentul Cinema. on Sentul Pasar.

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HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN Educational
6. SMK Convent Sentul
6 6 1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN
1.5.1.4 - Educational
4 1.15.5–.1H–IBSuTildOinRgIACrcRhiAtecILtuWreAY TOWN
Established6. SMK Convent Sentul on 5th January 1940, SMK
SENTUL EAST 1.5C4..o1Sm–emnBteuurlcilCidaiilnnegmAarchitecture Convent Sentul has mark its 77 Established on 5th January 1940, SMK Convent Sentul has marked

SENTUL EAST EdSuecnattuiol cnianel ma is one of the historical its 77 anniversary today, providing quality education. During the Japanese
6.bSuMildKinCgsotnhvaetnist sSteillnintuul se located at Jalan
சிந்து கிழக்கு anniversary today, provided qualitycolonization, SMK Convent Sentul was built as a hospital for Japanese
Perhentian, Sentul East. This cinema is
SENTUL EAST soldiers and it was said that bodies were buried under the school field during
சிந்து கிழக்கு Esotapebnlisinhe1d97o0ns5wthhiJcahnisuacroyns1i9d4er0e,dSaMsKpost World War II.
ComnovdeenrtnSisemnaturcl hiatesctmuraer.kItitwsa7s7closed
andnoivwenrsinar1y98to4daanyd, prero-ovpideendfeqwuayelitayrs back education. During the Japanese
edauncdatoioccna.sDiounrainllgy sthcreeeJnaipnagnsemsoevies from colonization, SMK Convent Sentul was b
coIlnodniiazautniotilnt,oSdaMyK. ItCisonavbeuniltdSinegnwtuitlhw3afsloborusilt as a hospital for Japanese soldiers and i
was said that bodies were buried under
SENTUL EASTswacsaaawhsacohtcisoihmcoalohmeifsdi.temphtleiodhtadaldalaturftbgoereoirn6sdJg0tiaesWppscearowoenrpeeeldlnersieenWagbpsauhporrarldoiIleIlxi.edaimrruseanaatdebnleylderaittttohe school field during World War II.
சிந்து கிழக்குCharacteristics:
Characteristics:FFigigurue 4r.e5: S1M.5K C.1on.v1en2t:SeSntMul.K Convent Sentul.
Characteristics:
FS20iogSSC1Suuo0oeruorrc.ceupneeP:rtvY1:eecheo.Kmen5ognr,:.tiD1tbosYe.S.beh8be2irnee:.o7aP2nFrnisn0tSacugai1çpelml,ea.7p’sDdy4b.tleoe,egAmSSboMurbbfKigteCiSheournea.vs2enrPnt0attSur21neinln7.0tuCl.Fc1. 4iil5nApicu.eglkeuPmsrt'.s2ha021o.5b8.tPloohAo.tgop.22rS77ilSMepteKmber 2017.
Figure 1.5.1.7: The variety choices of colours used
Figure 4.6: Materials and colours used on SMK Convent Sentul.
FigounreSe1n.5tu.1l C.1in1e: mVaar.iety of materials and colours
used on SMK Convent Sentul. Figure 1.5.1.11: Variety of materials and colours
used on SMK Convent Sentul.

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HISTORIC RAILWAY1.T5 O– HWISNTORIC RAILWAY TOWN

11..55–.1H–ISBTOuRildICinRgAAILrWchAitYecTtOuWreN 7. SMK La Salle Sentul

1.5.1 – Building Architecture SMK La Salle was built in 1950 and was taken over by the La Salle
brothers from the parish priest of St. Joseph. The school was built within a
Educational 4.5 acre land which consisted of 11 classrooms back when the first building
4C6.o.SmSemnMteurlcKCiailnCeomnavent Sentul was built. Temporary classrooms were later built following a shortage of
classrooms, lasting for 18 years. In 1984, a new building with 12 classrooms,
laboratories and library was built to overcome the problem.

1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN Figure 1.5.1.12: SMK Convent S
Source: Yeong, Debbie. Princip
1.5.1 PSb–ECueeBisonrldhttunuieanilnlvgdbctesiiialnnitnnsehg,mtahSAtSaeeirscindesshtunotoiitllntelEnueicnalto5suufhtsrt.theaheTeJhsloihascmiasncttieoaunrderaicmkaratayliJtiass1la97n470, SMK Convent Sentul. 4 August 2015

E7.dSucMamodeaKtopoidnoweLdnnunneaairciinnvnSlaie1sa1tm99rlil7ose8a04anrSscar.ewhynDinhdtettiucuorcehtlrdu-iionrsaepgc.yeoIn,tntwhfpseiaedrwsoeyJrcveelaoidadspraeseasdbdpnaoceqsksut eality SFioguurrcee1: .K5r.i1s.h8n:aFsaaçmadye, SorfitSSheaenraptuntl.eCFmilnicekbmre.a2r.82A0p1ril7.

2010. Photo. 27 September 2017.

acnodloocncaizsaiotniaollny ,scSreMenKingCs monovvieesnfrtomSentul was built
4 tpSoaMorkiKsohaIwLawnvcpahdescairicoraSieshambaustymnslhthleteaootiolhdflwitaesodaSradtpgLetast.eiahyt6sJba.0atSouIlststpaiclifeetslbroloepianorpehblbnd.tJerhuinTioaaieeglhtdpphsi1ehpnaear9gwosrnl5slxcwaee0ihmfirtrrsoehaoaeoenmat3eldbblfsiyllsteouhoaotertlordiseiedrusnadnedr
it
7 the

SENTUL EAST buil7t wasittchimhineo.ao4l .f5iealdcredsularinndgwWhicohrlcdonWsiastrsII.

SENTUL EAST wboufei1rlde1inCbcCgulhahaiwslrtasaeacrrrnoateedocrbmisltuaetsiisclrtstbi.e:saTdtceifkcmostrhp:1eo8nraywreyeacnrlsathsdesurrfoiinrosgmt s

சிந்து கிழக்கு shortage of classrooms. 1984, a new

TUL EAST building with 12 classrooms, laboratories
SதEுNகTிUழLக்EகAுST
and liFbirgaurrey1w.5a.1s.7:bTuhieltvtaorieotyvcehrocicoesmoef ctohloeurs used
probleomn S.entul Cinema.
Figure 1.5.1.11: Materials and colours used on SMK La Salle Sentul Figure 4.7: SMK La Salle 1st building (top) and new block built in 1983 (above).

Figure 1.5.1.14: SMK La Salle 1 building(above)Source: Solomon, Richard Stanley. La Salle Sentul History. 19 Septemsbter 2013. Video.
CharaFcitgeurirsetic1s.5: .1.11: Variety of materials and colourasnd new block built in 1983.
used on SMK Convent Sentul. Source: Solomon, Richard Stanley. La Salle Sentul

History. 19 September 2013. Video.

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HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN

8 1.5 – HISTORIC1.R5A.1IL–WBAuYilTdOinWgNArchitecture1.5.1.5 - Religious

88 1.5.1 – Building Architecture 8. St Joseph Church

4 Religious In 1906, a small church with a 3ft semi-wooden-brick wall with Chi-
11..55 ––4C.oHHSmIIeSSmnteTTurlOOcCiaRRilneIICCmaRR8AA. IISLLtWW. JAAoYYseTTpOOhWWCNNhapel nese roof tiles was built. The reason behind the building of this church was
SENTUL EAST mainly to establish a sacred place for the Catholic employees of the Feder-
ated Malay States Railway. In 1908, St. Joseph Church became a symbol of
SENTUL EAST dignity to the workers in Sentul.

சிந்து கிழக்கு 11..855..11SPb––ueeiBBrnldhtuuuieniilnllgddctsiiaiinnntnehgg,maSAAtaeirrsinccssthhuotIwiillttnnleeEeoincca1oottsuuuf9tds.rrt0heeTeeh6lnoihs,c-iasbacttieornisrdecicmmakatalaJwiasllalaClnl hwaitpheCl whiitnhease3rftosoef mtilei-s
8R8R..eeSSlliiggtt..omdiiooJJopouuoowedssssnneeeirinppnnihh1s1m99CC78hha04rsaacappwhneeihdtellwcicrchehtau-aiorsseppc.ebeoIntunlwfseiiilasdwts.emyrcTeelodaahsraieesnsdblrpyaeocsatkotsoenstoafbbliSF2su0iogh1uiu0lrrdc.eaePi1:nh.Ks5ogr.tai1os..h8ct2nh:7raFeisSasaçedmapdytepe,mSolarbfiteShcrea2enr0atu1nl7.C.Filnicekmr.a2.8 April
SENTUL EAST dSSFfcwwIIwcwfdFnoonhhiieettooaaggrr..aa11ddssoonnttJJpp99hheeddiioobbttee00aIawCarreeyyeenssaauullcn66hhnntdeeCCttttiiciidi,,ialloossmeei--cttppoaaabbr..aaoddhmeahhmmttttrruTTchh.chhiisstMMmcnccCChaahheetoommaetkkeoiieeiaahhllnnslrwwiiaadiwwcclllaatisllarraaooayyllooeetppllraaneeyyidtcgrreaaCCtteeallammkkoosellSSsslllyeehh6:lswwyppoo.bbttee0rraataaIiillssnnseesssFCdSfttooppptthhcottccceeiiiyyeeooeaaisrenntrhaagssreeeCCo.ellffbbadmmeaSSpneeewwbbRRtllhhJniihelbnssssreeuueeeiiiiioaaitttnnuianhhrennnhhiiyooiialliaaseegallddglcttwwdffpaasuuaasseCiitttssihpttnnnaaoeeellehhmssp..yyar33gggayyoaaeedmmrlrroffhlt..xtttooiwccttvhashhhiIIbbrrssMoomiinnrCeteeetiioooeeehffssiasddcll11ammhttlat3wiifiooe99sllrbppclaeeiiolafff00--y:lolllesspomaaey88aroccte,,tmkoreeSslepbtralseotceiynasemSeRseeanoialtwfustalh.yyem. Ibnol1o9f08,

SSEENNTTUULL EEAASSTT CChhaarraaFiccgttueererrii1ss.tt5ii.cc1ss.7::: The variety choices of colours used

சசிிநந்்ததுு ககிிசழழிககந்்்ககதுுு கிழக்கு on Sentul Cinema. Figure 1.5.1.16: S

CFCFiihhgguuuurrrrcceehh11.. ..55..11..1155:: VVaarriieettyy Figure 1.5.1.11: Main colours used on St. Joseph Church FNSNVVFSuFSiioioiooosggieeguuuuvvruuecwwreerree:rrdccS((4eemmtaa..ee8J:obb11o::bbsSeoo..tSSeepn.55hJvvrrCtto....eehs11S22uerJJ))pc..00h,,h11too..11SCSS66sst.h44JJ::iieeuoddr..sSScoppeeeh22phhhttsfr..22CovvhenCCJJuiitSSreecoopvhhhiwweee.ss1hwuu4ppee(((rrNbbtttppoocceevpooehhhh)mmm,tt..bstteCCidoorSSbbe2hhmm0eettv1..i4uuerr.))w2JJrr..222cc(ooSa00ehhbsspo11teeevFFme77ppb).rre..rhhoo20nn1CCVNS7tt. hhiooeuuuvrrwccrehhc(ma..e11b:b44oSevrt.e2J)0,o1Ss4ied.

Figure 1.5.1.15: Variety colours
ccCoollhoouuurrrsscuuhss.eedd oonn SStt.. JJoosseepphh

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HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN 19..A5thi.E1esw–aranBTeumpilelding Architecture

9 9 Athi Eeswaran Temple is the first Sivan Temple built in Malaya in
1937. The temple was built through the contribution of the railway workers’
4 1.5 – H1.I5S–TOHIRSITCORRIACIRLAWILAWYATYOTWOWNN
Religioussalary back then. This temple is strategically located opposite a Hindu burial
SENTUL EAST 1.5.1 –1B.5u.i1ld–inBguiAldrincghiAtercchtuiterecture
ground, whereby the ashes of the crematorium would be blown towards the
NTUL EAசSSிETநN்TதUுLகEிAழSகT்கு ReligiouC4s.oSmemnteurlcCiailnem9a
ந்து கிழக்கு 9en.traAncetohf thieEtemeples. waran Temple
9. Athi Eeswaran Temple
Athi Eeswaran Temple is the first Sivan
Sentul cinema is one of the historical Temple built in Malaya in 1937. The tem
is built by the contribution of the railway
Athi Eebsuwiladirnagns Ttheamt isplsetililsinthuseefilorsctatSeidvaatnJalan workers’ salary back then. This temple is
TemplePbeurhiletnintiaMn,aSlaenytaulinEa1s9t.3T7h.isTchineetmeamisple strategically located opposite a Hindu bu
is built bopyetnheinc1o9n70trsibwuhticohnisofcothnesidrearielwdaays post SFiogguurrrceoe1:u.K5nr.i1sd.h8n:,aFswaaçmhadyee, SrorefitShbeanyratuntl.hCFilenicekmra.a2s.8hAeprsil of the
workersm’ osdaelarnriysmbaacrckhtitheectnu.reT.hItiswatesmclpolseedis 20c10r.ePmhotao.t2o7rSieupmtembaerre201b7l.own towards the
strategidcoawllny ilnoc1a98te4danodppreo-ospiteenafeHwinydeaursbbuaricakl entrance of the temple.
ground,anwdhoecrceabsyiotnhaellyasschreeesnionfgtshmeovies from
crematoInrdiuiamunatriletobdlaoyw. nIt itsoawbaurdildsintghewith 3 floors Characteristics:Figure 4.9: Athi Eeswaran Temple.
entrancawechcoicofhmthtmheeodtlaearmtgeep6sl0tes.pceroepelneinagphparollxaimreaateblyleatto
Characatetrimiseti.cs: Figure 1.5.1.18: Athi Eeswaran Temple.Source: Batumalai, Kumaresh. Mystical Temples of Malaysia. 28 November 2010. Blog. 22 September 2017.
Source: Batumalai, Kumaresh. Mystical Temples of
Characteristics: Malaysia. 28 November 2010. Blog. 22 September
2017.
SENTUL EAST
Figure 5.0: Main colours used on Athi Eeswaran Temple
Figure 1.5.1.17: Variety colours used on Athi
Figure 1.5.1.17: Variety colours used on Athi
சிந்து கிழக்குEeswaraFnigTuerem1p.5le.1..7: The variety choices of colours used Eeswaran Temple.
on Sentul Cinema.
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HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN View A
1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN View A
VieVwieAw A
1.5 – HISTORIC RAILWAY TOWN
1.5 – HISTO1R.5IC– RHAISITLOWRAICYRTAOILWWNAY TOWN View B
View B
1.5.2 – Views
View B
V11..i55e..w22–A–VV:ieSiwehwsosws the view from 1885 – 1905
View B 1.5w1..2h5-e.2Vreie–wthsVeiebwlosom of Sentul Works and the
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JbaopmabnestsreikceosloSneinztautliomna. rked the end of the
Japanese colonization.

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CHAPTER 1 : SUMMARY

1.6 - SUMMARY Market
RailwayQuarters Industry
The old Sentul was once rich in heritage and culture, most of them Sirens Sentul WorksBicyclesFruit treesURBAN STUDIES
originating from the Indian workers who worked for the railway depots. It had
its own community, heavily influenced by the railway industry that used to be ORIGINS OF SENTUL
the heart of Sentul. The genius loci of Sentul was a result of railway industry Figure 1.62 - Elements of old Sentul
that led to the influx of Indian migrant workers.
Over the years, the boom of the railway industry and the presence 2002Source: Author Intervention of YTL Land Sdn. Bhd.
of the Indian community, although not necessarily the main cause, became
the catalysts that eventually led to the development of Sentul.
However, a lot of the elements that shaped the old Sentul commu-
nity are scarcely seen in the new Sentul today. Moreover, there is not much
left to suggest that Sentul was once glorified for its railway profession, espe-
cially Sentul Works, one of the biggest and most advanced railway depots in
the world during its peak.
One of the reasons why Sentul had lost its old charm is probably
due to the thousands of Indian railway workers that fled back to their country
after the KTMB was privatized, taking away with them the little elements that
made the old Sentul a charming place to live in. The privatization of KTMB
led to the number of workers to shrink down to only 800-900 from 5000 peo-
ple. Not many remained in Sentul, and those who still remain face the threat
of being evicted from their homes as the developer giant YTL Land Sdn.
Bhd. is slowly taking over parcels of land in the city in pursuance of gentrifi-
cation, which thus leads to the new developing Sentul that we see today.

URBAN STUDIES

ORIGINS OF SENTUL

IFmaiggeusoruerce1: h.tt6ps1://w-wwP.preojeoctpselnetul.ocofm/Sentul Figure 1.63 - Sentul masterplan by YTL Land Image source : https://www.projectsentul.com/

Source: https://www.projectsentul.com/ Source: YTL Land Sdn. Bhd. Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 33

DRAFT

chapter 2

The Rift

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CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT

URBAN CONTEXT

2.1.1 THE CURRENT SENTUL

Embellishing the area like gems scattered on the ground are several houses
of worship that are in relatively good condition despite being decades-old.
The Sentul Market, Sentul Cinema and several schools remain untouched as
they have been preserved for their historical significance and are considered
icons that define the area. Many old shops and houses still stand. But unde-
niably, the threat of them vanishing sometime in the future looms, especially
when contrasted against the nearby skyscrapers, which epitomise modernity.

The new millennium witnesses as YTL Corporation transform the landscape
of Sentul with high-end condominium projects. Residents in the railway
quarters and squatter areas were relocated to make way for Sentul East and
Sentul West. One of the few buildings that has not been redeveloped yet is
the market. The distinctive building is still considered as landmark, with stalls
expanding to the sides and back. (The Star, 2013)

Figure 2.1.1.2 Juxtaposition of new high-end residential and existing commercial building in
Sentul.

Figure 2.1.1.1 The Sentul Cinema is still in operation, occasionally screening movies from Figure 2.1.1.3 Abandoned police quarters that will be developed in future.
India

Sentul has been chosen for the Program Gerak Tumpuan (PGT), a pro-
gramme where the community, leaders, non-governmental organisations
and government agencies will be roped in an attempt to find solutions for the
problems faced by the residents in the area.

The annual activity organised by the Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing
Ministry is held to reduce the crime rate and social issues in the area.

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CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT 2.1.2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SENTUL

URBAN CONTEXT 2.1.2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SENTUL 2.1.2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SENTUL
2.A1c.c2o.r1dinDgEtoMthOe GdaRtaAobPtaHinICedSfroTmUDDeYpaOrtmFenStEofNSTtaUtisLtics, Sentul currently 2.1.2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF SENTUL
2.1.2 DEMOGRAPHY hasAacpcooprudlaintigon otfo63,t8h2e1. data obtained from Department of
ASctcTaochtnoeissSrmtdiistciaatnisnjtgo,igsrSittmiyetcoansait,nguelStylhcpeoeuonf prftrauudemllaancitttliailuoeynrsrheaaoarnnbsodttualaywnindpoheorSakdpesinungaltfaurctpolliaromoasnpnsugobDelfoa6ewtthi3piotf,ahnr8oirn2tmom11f.5elo6-nc53ta9,l8syo2eaf1an.rds foolrde,ign- The data collection shows that there are more Malaysians
GGEENNDDEERR TyloehtrecheaeraessrlissdmylTwSoeeehoaacnanielanljtdeotriudalsrsmtllich,tpfyooefaaooanlnrjypcdaoesodiurlriiiuosglitcatitufenyohtsoisneonroadnrmaescsrniicraosgSeduwtiunqenpschuneilnoeyiidrmrltmdesueomdlaoSftwnihwesenfeoherailnctymifhmiltiyaefueitonolihlloipufteohwptothsffhpelaiietcohhamyoryetniacunoaildpgcninueoueidtttwhpsipheaureioseaplaoar.dnpknatcrigiodgocnoenauegn.cwpeoThcriofheealfaresidn1kfst5geaihsnos-ge5gpneoo9eeoffsccftilrafaui1lfsclty5thsu-in5roeo9tffhoef TtMmChhhaaaeilinnanedyfospsaeriotaea.pnitMmCguhcnhlaaaaoaeinlinltnanliredoseyfcnospstinnieriooaoien.pnSnnigu-etsMnhlanaheenattouirldosawal.nyrsinTesnoaihitnahS,nena-eftcMtohncilettliatyhotuilzewaalis.eryrenTeusfa.ahipaav,eTrnobehfucyoecrmiltalityotMhobizwerliaeseelnIauffnMoa.ypdrsvaTiaoblbahanuoyyerstreshatiMhabatthhnenlaeeedslIafnoydrsiabanorstehatthhneed
ptinhoiSTaeztpnhheeudenepntpiltn.aohCduroTtpeealhti.phohutsiTanuenilepdahelcMaoeestrorieetpoenalcil.qoeunlstiaitucnailyydatiilsirni,etosreiefanondafSrqantseciveusahioltnooiiilhrtnu,tmwieeeurfasdaslemS.bctaealhspieTlinanoinohtftdtmioleeupitrchcosleyb.eoaporaumgpaeTtnlheonahmadtdlteriihoeseccetanryrmoacpuMimignaopacaerntrlSmeluoaoderaMyespnesctarptaricuhapuoloalien,apcrfystftrlasuoutooinhlnealraodpeisentcwippsnehSeoooutsehcnerfp.asti-nuaMbntthlneyulafyeoisllttahripeeyeSeissgIcei.nanindanetirlauclsyniltis-n

Figure 2.1.2.1: Map of Sentul, 2017
Source: Draft Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020: towards a World Class City

FigurFeig2u.1r.e2.21.:1M.2a.1p:oMf Saepnotuf lS, 2e0n1tu7l, 2017
SourcSeo:uDrcraef:t DKruaafltaKLuuamlapuLruCmitpyuPrlCanity20P2la0n: to2w02a0rd:stoawWarodrslda World
ClassCClaitsys City

AGEAGE

NATIONALITY ETHNICITY
NATIONALITY ETHNICITY

Figure 2.1.2.4: Demographic Study of Sentul Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 36
SFoiguurcree:2K.u1a.2la.4L:uDmepmuor gCriatypHhiacllStudy of Sentul
Source: Kuala Lumpur City Hall

CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT 2.1.2.2 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY WITHIN 500M RADIUS DIS- 2.1.2.2 DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY WITHIN 500M
2R.A1TT.DhA2eNI.U2R2pCo.SA1EpDu.DD2FlaEIR.ItUi2SMoOnTSOMsADtDGuSNEdIRIyCSMTAiETEsOPaAFlGHsNRoIRCCcOaAEMrrPiSeFHSdTRIoUITCuODtEwMYiSthSTinWIU5TI0DTE0HmYIrNaWdiu5IsT0dH0isMtIaNnce5fr0om0Mthe 2R.A1.D2I.U2SDRDEAISMDTOIAUGNSRCADEPISFHRTICAONMSCSTEIUTFDERYOMWISTHITIEN 500M
URBAN CONTEXT site. It shows that there are around 6104 inhabitants in the given area.
TdairhsoeaaBtuardaenpnusadcoleTdatsecpdtirhohsuoaoenftanlurnaastodnipnttsmaihwdocotrseneoeptotrhsauhkfstfa.iuleprtnautodegtydsmaoiocyiprctlneealoeitsa.nshsrsd.aeTtaucunhlcigsdtsetiiozeyinrtedegecn,i.sfsairat.orTarirmseihlesee1doai5drreeootconuuaat5tnrtr9rhdweiaeyitet6dahta1hrirnoo0esu4uo5dtnlo0didwmn0. hTmiint6ahhae1birnny0iattaa4da5rnigeu0tienssm0hgmaraionburlyiaptaydinoniuuthsnseg TSMthheeeenatKnuMwTl MhadililasertyTMSt,arhsiheicteelihwaetna.enatKnuTyeMwTlhptMhhsiadosntilipalaseiiucrtstyi,arlosaidictbnlithiwatiseo.entwcanrTaiyhebuhpetuihssisortseientopaiminuctstiithlooaidesbnirtsiseisedoetwcainrfaitfhabheupreuarielsseartnaeiencotemnittishwthotieeshilitrosshaecdeftoaatihforttfaeheeerpridiarggelweaninannnhceaeteoritlaslshwleyr.tehiltohacftoathorteeeridiggwinnnheaeorlalsleyr.
2.1.2 DEMOGRAPHY BdoamtHsreioicndwt.aBdeTnovaohtemsniras,eigntdithseaheenagoetrrntoehasusntguupitcehldtidyengoisfrttochrsiouobatunpwutddtaiiotyunrhnecettaicehsaodacrden,otiafdnfaeiustrrieecusnrtiatsrestodctuho,eonrfdovnpiuiisndtegigeshointosKpstulTetoMetthffhvraerpoiadtmeiwelwohtn1hpaoty5elleestShtfareaotnitomtnult1hwd5eaiss- occupied moacicnulypbieydthmeaIinndlyiabnyptohpeuIlantdioiann. population.
to o5r9igitnyoaellay5r9osccoyuelpdai.erdsTmhoaeliydnl.yabTreyhtehmyeaIniandrlieyantmphoeapiunyllaoytuiontnhg.eadyoulutsnganaddults and ThroughouTt htrhoeugthimoue,t tthhee Ctimhinee, sethepeCophlieneoscecuppeieodpletheoccupied the
GEGNEDNEDRER workinwg ocrlaksinsgcictilzaesnssc.itizens. developeddreevseidloepnetiadl raerseiadeonvteiartloaorkeatheovIendrtioaonkptohpeulaIntidoina.n population.
Over the years, the Chinese started to occupy the newly developed residential The ChineTsehedoCmhiinnaetseethdeomarienaa,testpheeciaarlleyai,netshpeerceisaildlyenintiatlhe residential
area and overtook the Indian population. They now dominate the area, espe-
cially in the residential, follow up by the Indian, Malays and others. The study area, followaruepa,byfotlhloewInudpiabny, MthaelaIynsdiaannd, Mothaelaryrsacaensd. other races.

also shows that the Malaysian population is still higher than the foreigners in

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SourceS:oDurracfet :KDuaralaftLKuumaplaurLCuimtypPulranCi2ty02P0l:atnow2a0r2d0s: atoWwaorldds a World
ClaFsigsurCCe i2lta.y1s.2s.3:CMitayp of land within 500n radius from site, 2017

AGE AGE

NATIONALITY ETHNICITY
NATIONALITY ETHNICITY

Figure 2.1.2.4: Demographic study within 500m radius Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 37
disFtaignucreefro2m.1.t2h.e4:sitDe,e2m0o1g0raphic study within 500m radius
Soduirsctea:nKceuaflraomLutmhpeusritCei,ty2H01a0ll

Source: Kuala Lumpur City Hall

CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT 2.1.3 - LAND USE

URBAN CONTEXT 2.1.3 - LAND USE

2.1.3 LAND USE M1:4AM1M1 Ip::NA44lAoIpNtClIporNCOtaloOrtaMioMtCiMoMrOaEEtRRMioCCIMAIALEL(MR(CM)CCI)AL (MC)
M1:4IM1 1MXp::EI44XlIoXDpEtlpDorEDtalDortEDaiEottViVorEDEaLLtEOiOoPVPMMEENELTNO(TMPD(MM) DE) NT (MD)
Figure : Undeveloped & Squatters Area L1:O2LL1 CpO:O2lACopLCtAlorLtCaACrtaOioOLtiMoMCMMEOERRMCCIAMILA(LELC(RL) CC) IAL (LC)
Source : DBKL 14CR8:OE41C1R 4 C1pSMp8:::EO4eO42lISpooMDMpetIplMppMDEooErletaEpllENRoorlMtNReapiToCttTteCpiIoEIIrrrAeIAAAaaraLLRLLattc2iicO2rooCOer(eNR(NIRL2AYL)2YL) ONLY
R32E4R0 R3S28EpE0ISeDppISoDEepeEoINloepDNTlpeTpEIIeAlpAeerNLLra3pa3Tcc(erRreI(eRrA3)3aL)c2re(R2)
FigFurieg2u.1r.e3a ::LaUndnUdsee ovfeSleontpuled & Squatters Area 3E2SRE 3pT2SeEATpoBAeSpoBLlepILIlDSIepSHepHEreHHraNaOcOcrTUerUeSISAINILGNG(3EH(E() RH)3)
SouSrcoeu: DrcBKeL : DBKL
OP3O E2PNE0NSpSPePAAoCCpEEle((OOpSSe) )r acre

PUE PBUSLBITLCICASSBEERLRVVISIICCEHESS(HP(SPO)SU) SING (EH)

IN3SIN2TSITTpIUTeUToTIpIOOlNeN ((pIINNeTTr) )acre

1:21:2

OPEN SPACE (OS)
PUBLIC SERVICES (PS)
INSTITUTION (INT)

1:2

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URBAN CONTEXT

2.1.3 LAND USE

2.1.3 - LAND USECanudrreanftelywthspeor2et.s1a.or3ef -fseLqwAualNattnDedrUsaSarerEoausnthdaSt esnhtaulll which is not develop yet
be redeveloped as mixed-

use developmCeunrrteonftlysethlfe-creonatraeinfeewd lraensdisdeanrotiuanldneSiegnhtbulourhoods in future.

Squatters setwtlehimchenistsnoctodnesvisetloopf yreest iadnedntaiafle,wcosmpomtseorcf ial, and industrial

taocttaCivl iltuaienrsdr, eupsrneemsstqienilxuyneaKtdltyutt-euahorslcaaeecrLeuraupesmyitpnhaugarrt.aedsphepavfrleloelboxwepimmreaeldtnaeetlvyne5ldo7ps1edhaeaoscrftoaruesnodr 2.S4%enoftul
which siself-cnoontatindedevreesidloenptialyneeitghabonurdhooadsfew spots of
in future.
squatter areas that shall be redeveloped as
developmentUNDUENVDELEOVPEELDOPYEETD/YET /
mixed-use of
UNUDNEDREDREVDEELVOEPLMOEPNMT ENT

self-containSeQdUASTQTrEUeRAsTAiTRdEEeRAnSAtRiEaAlS neighbourhoods

in future.

UNDEVELOPED YET /
UNDER DEVELOPMENT

SQUATTER AREAS Figure : Undeveloped & Squatters Area
Source : DBKL

Figure : Undeveloped & Squatters Area
Source : DBKL

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CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT Land use with the coverage of 400 meters from the transit area are

URBAN CONTEXT 2.1.3 - LAND USEallowed to have an additional 0.5 plot ratio to encourage mixed use

2.1.3 LAND USE activities.
Within this 400 meters radius, the immediate 250 meters radius is a
FSioguFurrceieg2:uA.1ur.3tehco:r 2:50TmreatenrssraitdiuZs oTrnanisnit gZoning
Source : ArCentric UM Land use which is in the coverage opriority to Transit Planning Zone (TPZ). This area is calculated from

the point of the transit station itself. Currently, there are 66 transit

stations in Kmualea tLeumrpsurfarnod mone otfhiteis Sternatunl sstaittiona. rea are allow
Sentul has 3hpaubvlicetransaitsnwith 1afdutudreitMioRTn2aSlentu0l W.5est unpdelro- t rati

ground station in progress.

encourage mixed use activities.
Currently Sentul has 3 public transits w
in future MRT 2 Sentul West s
(underground) in progress.

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CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT LEGEND

URBAN CONTEXT RReseisdiednetinaltial
ccoondnodmoimniuinmiu, amp,aratmpaenrtm, fleantst,, flats,
2.1.4 BUI2L.D1I.N3GLUASNED USE teterrrarcaecheohusoeusses

2.1.3.5 BUILDING USE Religious
Rmeloiguiosuqsues, churches, hindu & sikh
1.3.5: Map of building use within 500n radius from mteoumspquleess, churches, hindu & sikh temples
7
HHoospsiptailtiatylity
Figure 2.1.3.5: Map of building use within 500n radius from site, 2017 LhEhoGtoeEtleNs,lDsb,ubdguedtgheotehlsotels

Figure 2.1.3.5: Map of building use within 500n radius from EducatRioensidential
site, 2017 Ekdiuncdaetriogcnaorntedonm, pinriiumma, raypa&rtmsecnto,nfldatasr,y
ksincdheorgoalrstteenrr,apcreimhaoruys&es
CsCsoeuomcpommendrmemarcremRtyaeiraeomrsclklucipigehsaliqeotlossuou,elssrse, tcahiul,rchhaersd, whiandreu,&bsoikohk
tsaH&uiploesera,rtmaljettahwiorcehHknelaoroatytrsse,re,pylosri,f,etfiatbcalueiitldsl,yoghrea,trjdhewowtaeerleslr,yb,ooofkfi&cesstationary,
HdeeanlthtaclacrEeldinuica, tfiaomn ily clinic, specialist’s
dcelnintaicl clinkicin,dfaemrgialyrtcelnin,ipc,rismpaercyia&lisste’scoclnindiacry
SpSpeeterervotrrilvcoseiltcassetCsstioasuconhptmi,oeovormnmels,heairvcrckeleieahtwlsic,olrreektswahiool,prhkasrdhwoapre, book
Banks & stationary, tailor, jewelry, offices
pBpHuabunSlbkiBcslibCca,bnHdbakee,annaCnktlaItk,Mhl CcciBslaiI,nlMraMiecmB,afy,abMmanialyky,cbHlianSnicBk,C,s,pbeacniaklisistl’asm
rEeEraestatseattrueayrruaynrapcSt,leneicntrtari,vcofeiclcssaetfasetison, vehicle workshop
SSitiete Banks

public bank, CIMB, Maybank,
HSBC, bank islam

Eatery
restaurant, cafes

Site

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URBAN2.1.3 LAND USE CONTEXT

2.1.4 BUILDING USE
2.1.3.5 BUILDING USE

4
3

12

LEGEND 1. Saffron Condominium 2. Tamarind Condominium
- Ownership/Tenant: Residents - Ownership/Tenant: Residents
Residential - Users : Residents - Users : Residents
condominium, apartment, flats, - Usage : Residential – Condominium - Usage : Residential – Condominium
terrace houses
3. Capers Condominium 4. Fennel Condominium
Building Ownership / Users Usage - Ownership/Tenant: Residents - Ownership/Tenant: Residents
- Users : Residents - Users : Residents
Rivercity Tenant Residential: - Usage : Residential – Condominium - Usage : Residential – Condominium
Condominium Condominium
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Tamarind Condominium
Condominium Residents Residential:
The Capers Condominium
Condominium Residents Residential:
The Fennel Condominium
Condominium Residents Residential:
Condominium
The Maple Residents Residential:
Condominium Condominium
The Saffron Residents
Condominium

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URBAN2.1.3 LAND USE CONTEXT

2.1.42.1B.3U.I5LBDUINILGDUINSGEUSE

1

3
4

2

LEGEND 1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church 2. Tamil Methodist Church
- Ownership/Tenant: Catholic Church in Malaysia - Ownership/Tenant: Methodist Church in Malaysia
Religious - Users : Worshippers - Users : Worshippers
mousques, churches, hindu & sikh - Usage : Religious – Church - Usage : Religious – Church
temples
3. Jamek Pekan Sentul Mosque 4. Gurdwara Sahib Sentul Temple
Building Ownership / Users Usage - Ownership/Tenant: Masjid Jamek Pekan Sentul - Ownership/Tenant: Residents
Tenant - Users : Worshippers - Users : Worshippers
Saint Joseph Catholic Catholic Religious: - Usage : Religious – Mosque - Usage : Religious – Temple
Catholic Church in Worshippers Church
Church Malaysia Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 43
Tamil Christian Religious:
Methodist The Methodist Worshippers Church
Church Church in
Malaysia Muslim Religious:
Jamek Pekan Worshippers Mosque
Sentul Jamek Pekan
Mosque Sentul Sikh Religious:
Worshippers Temple
Gurdwara Gurdwara
Sahib Sentul Sahib Sentul

Temple

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URBAN2.1.3 LAND USE CONTEXT

2.1.24.1B.3U.5ILBDUINILGDIUNSGEUSE

2

4

1 1. SMK La Salle Sentul 2. SRJK (C) Chi Man
3 - Ownership/Tenant: Ministry of Education Malaysia - Ownership/Tenant: Ministry of Education Malaysia
- Users : Student & Staff - Users : Student & Staff
LEGEND - Usage : Education – Secondary School - Usage : Education – Primary School

Education 3. SRJK (T) Sentul 4. Tadika Jude
kindergarten, primary & secondary - Ownership/Tenant: Ministry of Education Malaysia - Ownership/Tenant: Ministry of Education Malaysia
schools - Users : Student & Staff - Users : Student & Staff
- Usage : Education – Primary School - Usage : Education – Primary School
Building Ownership / Users Usage
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Judes Judes Children & Education:
Kindergarten Teachers Kindergarten
SRJK (C) Chi Kindergarten Students & Education:
Ministry of
Man Education Staff Primary
School
SRJK (C) Ministry of Students & Education:
Sentul Education Staff Primary
School
SRJK (T) Ministry of Students & Education:
Saint Joseph Education Staff Primary
School
SMK La Salle Ministry of Students & Education:
Staff Secondary
Sentul Education School

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URBAN2.1.3 LAND USE CONTEXT

2.1.24.1B.3U.5ILBDUINILGDIUNSGEUSE

1

2
4
3

LEGEND 1. Maybank Sentul 2. Public Bank Sentul
- Ownership/Tenant: Maybank Banking Berhad - Ownership/Tenant: Public Bank Berhad
Banks - Users : Staff & Customers - Users : Staff & Customers
public bank, CIMB, Maybank, HSBC, bank islam - Usage : Commercial – Bank - Usage : Commercial – Bank

Eatery Hotels 3. Archeotel Hotel 4. Restaurant TasteBud
restaurant, cafes hotels, budget hotels - Ownership/Tenant: Archeotel - Ownership/Tenant: TasteBud
- Users : Guests - Users : Customers & Staff
Building Ownership / Users Usage - Usage : Hospitality – Budget Hotel - Usage : Commercial – Eatery
Tenant
CIMB Bank Staff & Bank Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 45
Sentul CIMB Bank Customers
Raya Berhad Bank
Maybank Staff &
Sentul Maybank Customers Bank
Banking Berhad
Public Bank Staff & Hospitality:
Sentul Public Bank Customers Hotel
Berhad
Archeotel Archeotel Guests Hospitality:
Hotel Hotel
Hotel Seniman Sentul Guests
Eatery:
Seniman TasteBud Customers & Restaurant
Sentul Staff
TasteBud
Restaurant

CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT

URBAN2.1.3 LAND USE CONTEXT

2.1.42.1B.U3.I5LDBUINILGDUINSGE USE

1

43

2 1. Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) 2. Sentul Pos Malaysia Office
- Ownership/Tenant: TL & The Actors Studio Malaysia - Ownership/Tenant: Pos Malaysia
- Users : Performers - Users : Public
- Usage : Cultural – Performing Arts Centre - Usage : Governmental – Office

Building Ownership / Users Usage
Tenant Performers
Kuala Lumpur Cultural:
Performing YTL & The Public Performing
Arts Centre Actors Studio Public Arts Centre
Pos Malaysia Public Governmental
Office Malaysia Passengers
Pos Malaysia :
Office
Sentul Branch Dewan Governmental

DBKL Office Bandaraya :
Office
Kuala Lumpur Governmental

UTC Sentul Urban :
Office
Transformatio Transportation
Hub
n Centre 3. UTC Sentul 4. KTM Sentul Station
- Ownership/Tenant: Urban Transformation Centre - Ownership/Tenant: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
KTM Sentul Keretapi - Users : Public - Users : Passengers
- Usage : Governmental – Office - Usage : Transportation Hub
Station Tanah Melayu
Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 46
Berhad

CHAPTER 2 : THE RIFT

URBAN CONTEXT

2.1.5 SITE SECTIONS

The main purpose of studying sections through the town is to establish a
deeper understanding on the urban context within a city and to help us to
shape a better living city. This is important as we can learn urban design,
relationships between spaces in an urban fabric and buildings, human scale
elements, leveling and topography of the city through sections.

Eventually, we can perform a comprehensive analysis on urban issues found
and essentially design and propose solutions for those urban problems.
Ultimately, this will determine how successful we are to create and establish
a better living city.

For example, the analysis on levelling and topography via sections will give
clues for the designers to decide the design strategies for master planning
and buildings’ scale and orientation responsive to the site context.

Meanwhile, the urban design and human scale elements across the sections
seek to establish functional relationships that can help foster healthy commu-
nities, add economic value, and enhance Sentul aesthetic character.

Thus, this study is crucial for the well-being of Sentul residents and sustain-
ing of the socioeconomic in the area.

Therefore, sections have covered up most of the important elements and
prominent roads in Sentul.

Across the section A-A, there are green park areas, heritage buildings, infra-
structure buildings, religious buildings, commercial district, Jalan Sentul, the
Fennel (new high-end development) and the old public housing. Meanwhile,
the section B-B showcases the old Sentul Market, religious buildings, insti-
tutional buildings, commercial districts, Jalan Enam, new high rise serviced
apartments and old landed terrace houses.

Essentially, this will give a more comprehensive picture on the urban context
and socioeconomic for the current and the incoming community of Sentul.

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URBAN CONTEXT

2.1.5 TOPOGRAPHY

2.1.5.1 - SECTION A-A Figure 2.1.5.2.1: Overall Section A-A (Source: Author)

The overall section A-A starts from the west of the proposed site, cutting Gentrification of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur | M.Arch Studio 1 2017/2018 48
through the Kuala Lumpur Art Performance Centre’s (KLPAC) car park, the
YTL Data Centre, followed by the CSR KL Maintenance SDN. BHD, the
Sentul KTM station and Jalan Perhentian.

Moving on to the east of the proposed site, it continues to cut across Sungai
Untut, Gurdwara Sahib Sentul, old commercial shoplots, Jalan Sentul, The
Fennel, Lorong Timur, Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, a drainage, LRT track,
Jalan 2/48a, and Sri Negeri Sembilan public housing areas.Based on the
section A-A above, the land topography on the site is generally flat and grad-
ually sloping down towards the rivers.

Figure 2.1.5.2.2: Section A-A Cut Line (Source: Author)

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URBAN CONTEXT

2.1.5 TOPOGRAPHY

Figure 2.1.5.2.3: Section A-A : Part 1 (Source: Author)

Starting from the west of the site, there is Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Centre (KLPAC) open parking area covered with trees. Adjacent to the parking lots are the old warehouses which have been adaptively reused as YTL Data Centre and CSR
Kuala Lumpur Maintenance Site.
Generally, the building profile line for the site is low as majority of the buildings around it are old warehouses with height varying from three to five storeys. The architectural style of the buildings here is basically victorian architecture with its promi-
nent red brick facade. Built in the early 20th century , these buildings possess significant historical values and heritage to Sentul and is worth preserving.
The trees surrounding the are are also well utilised, filling up the void in the transition spaces between buildings, creating a well designed landcape.

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2.1.5 TOPOGRAPHY

Figure 2.1.5.2.4: Section A-A : Part 2 (Source: Author)

The buildings belong mainly to private sectors, hence they are highly
secured and are guarded by both guards and policemen. They are
not open to public and only allow workers and occupants to access
them.

Eventually, the site became quiet and empty, except when there are
events held in the KLPAC.

Figure 2.1.5.2.5: CSR KL Maintenance SDN. BHD

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