Islamic Built Environment in Public Open Spaces in Malaysia

Photo taken by Ummu Ammar from ummuammar76.blogspot.com

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Menara Condong Teluk Intan at night taken from kakinakl.com

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Menara Jam
Condong

The learning clock tower locates
in the hearts of Teluk Intan. The
old and new shop houses
surround the clock create a
unique identity for the area

Clock at Menara Condong Teluk Intan taken by Zabidin Ismail from zabidin13.wordpress.com

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Moroccan Pavilion taken fromwefreeze.com

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Moroccan Pavilion
Putrajaya

Tree tagging was tagged on different plant
species at locations to educate visitors
about landscape elements. At the
entrance, the information board provides
to allow people able to understand the
concept and purpose of the background
of the building

Morocco Pavilion signage taken from dennisgzill.com

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UNESCO Signage in Melaka taken from thepines-melaka.com

Photo taken by Cavin Teo from cavinteo.blogspot.com I Love Melaka Letters taken from Wikimedia.org

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The Stadhuys
Malacca

Signage is an important feature in any popular urban
environment where historical I formation are often
sought after. While of the different signage may serve
a different purpose, they can provide the local and
foreign visitors with objective and sometimes subtle
but important communication cues that may increase
the heritage “brand” awareness of the place.

Photo taken from melakadihatiku.blogspot.com Back lane art installation taken by Esther from wanderix.com

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Replica of crown photo taken by Shah Said from shascorner.com 108

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Laman Mahkota

Laman Mahkota is owned by the royal
institution The presence of signboards are
one of the main means of communicating
information regarding mode of conduct
and activities to be undertaken should be
deemed to conform with the royal’s
decree.

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Laman Seni 7
Seksyen 7

Many of the artworks on
display are attempting to
convey a positive message to
the public. Information
boards attached to the
artwork help to narrate the
story behind the intention for
creating work and facilitate a
better understanding and
appreciation of the works.

Photo taken from adninrphotoblog.blogspot.com

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Back lane art at Laman Seni 7 taken by Derek Freal from theholidaze.com

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KLCC Park taken by vsco_min from madewithmap.com

Element of
Jannah

Unsur Jannah / ‫عنصور جنة‬

The translation elements of Jannah (Paradise) which is
intelligence, beauty and tranquility

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KLCC Park

The park has attempted to echo
the elements of Jannah with an
appealing combination of the
excellent aesthetically designed
water feature and sculptures,
obligatory facilities to cater for
the people’s recreational and
experiential needs.

KLCC Park taken from Wikimedia.org

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KLCC Park taken from Wikimedia.org

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Masjid Zahir at night taken by Jedes Alter from Beautiful Islamic Wallpaper Pictures

Alor Setar letter taken by LMspencer from shutterstock 116

Islamic Built Environment in Public Open Spaces in Malaysia

Dataran
Masjid Zahir

The square becomes a landmark of the
city center due to its tranquility inspired
elements and beautiful crafted mosque
architecturally influenced from
Sumatera. The Balai Besar, Masjid
Zahir the water fountain and the green
field relatively and subtly relates
symbolically to the elements of Jannah
that convey peace and harmony.

Islamic Built Environment in Public Open Spaces in Malaysia Masjid Zahir at night taken by abamjiwa al-hadi from shutterstock
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Photo taken from lendahati12.blogspot.com

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Pintu Gerbang
Kota Ismail Petra

The 5 pillars of Islam which constitutes the
basic norms of Islamic practice are the
inspiration behind the replica of the Quran
placed on top of the 5 tall pedestals obelisks.
The Quran Gateway forms a majestic
landmark and emits glory and splendor to
any that beholds it.

Moroccan Pavilion
Putrajaya

The beautiful intricate Moroccan
Architecture design influence
incorporates and juxtaposes the
landscaping and water features
creates a harmonious and
tranquility sense of place for any
passing visitor.

Photo taken by Kelsey from eternallyenroute.com Photo taken by mrteb from steemit.com

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Photo taken by Nadia Z from nadiazadila.wordpress.com

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The Stadhuys
Malacca

Natural elements such as trees and
water features are complementary to
the historical nature of buildings. This
scheme of things attracts most attention
from the visitors.

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Photo taken from thriftytraveller.org

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Laman

Mahkota

The uncluttered landscaping elements
and water fountains create a simple
but pleasant environment for the
people visiting the Laman Mahkota. It
is a hive of activities during weekends
and especially in the evenings.

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Safety

Keselamatan / ‫كسلامتن‬

Safety setting in the built environment. To attain good
surveillance and secure environment to all especially for
woman and kids

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All pictures of KLCC Park taken by Erica Fond from healthyhkg.com 128

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KLCC Park

The issue of safety is hardly in
doubt with guards patrolling
the park on foot and CCTV
surveillance in placed. The
park is vehicular free, and this
creates a safe and comfortable
environment for the public to
stroll around freely.

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Pintu Gerbang
Kota Ismail Petra

The area is an open space with the
Quran Gateway being the most
dominant landmark. The open space
offers a place for the multiracial
community to interact and exchange
words with no sense of trepidation.

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Islamic Built Environment in Public Open Spaces in Malaysia

All photos are taken at Dataran Rehal gallery from tripadvisor.com.my

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Street Art in
Georgetown

The area has good surveillance of the
eyes of the community while they do
business activities. It keeps the street
lively and robust in which keeps the
town feel safe even at nighttime.

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The Stadhuys
Malacca

Good security surveillance in tandem
with the quality sense of place only
expedite the casual and commercial
activities to still attain its liveliness from
daytime to evenings.

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Laman Mahkota

The involvement of local and foreign
visitors with the designated amenities and
opportunities only adds to the dynamic
sense of place. The lighting fixtures only
enhanced the experience to a higher
dimension.

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Laman Seni 7
Seksyen 7

This place underlines the
desperate need for urban spaces
albeit back lanes or main squares
of visitors to seek relief and
comfort and for street vendors to
ply their trades. The visual and
physical interaction with the street
art on display is invigorating while
at the same time emotionally
restorative.

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Hygiene

Kebersihan / ‫كبرسيهن‬

Emphasize on hygiene and cleanliness

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All pictures of KLCC Park taken by Erica Fond from healthyhkg.com

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KLCC Park

The KLCC and other urban green
spaces in all its form and character
for leisure activities is considered
one of the most visited and well-
known parks in Kuala Lumpur. It
exudes introvert sense of
environment that gives partial
relief from urban stress.

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Dataran
Masjid Zahir

The increasing use of culture and religion to
marketplaces of worships such as the mosques
destinations is also adding to the pressure of
differentiating regional identities and images,
and a growing range of cultural elements are
being employed to brand religious institutions as
popular icons.

Masjid Zahir taken by Sharulnizam from petai.net

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Dataran Rehal taken by BERNAMA from hmetro.com.my 146

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Pintu Gerbang
Kota Ismail Petra

The significant landmark of the town based on
culture, religion and heritage is a hallmark of
the care and effort taken by the authorities to
resonate the philosophical appreciation of a
good place making exercise.

Photo taken by Sigree Bin Mamak from inspirock.com

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The Stadhuys
Malacca

Creating a strong relationship between tourism, heritage
and culture can help destinations such as the Studhuys
Place become more attractive as well as more competitive
as locations to live, visit and work as well as for leisure.

Photot taken from viator.com

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Istana Bukit Serene taken by Kamis from rumah123.com

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