Comparative Analysis Report

B A N G U N A N G E TA H
A S L I
C O N T E N T
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INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
SITE & CONTEXT
ANALYSIS
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ORGANIZATION
ANALYSIS
ARCHITECTURAL
STYLE
BUILDING
STRUCTURE AND
MATERIAL
ANALYSIS
ARCHITECTURAL
COMPONENTS
ANALYSIS

PA N G G U N G
B A N D A R AYA
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INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
SITE & CONTEXT
ANALYSIS
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ORGANIZATION
ANALYSIS
ARCHITECTURAL
STYLE
BUILDING
STRUCTURE AND
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ANALYSIS
ARCHITECTURAL
COMPONENTS
ANALYSIS
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CONCLUSION

I N T R O D U C T I O N
In the early 20 th century, the
rubber production in Malaysia had
been one of the main economic
activity,
Thus, the Getah Asli Building was
the testimony to the importance of
Malaysia’s rubber industry.
The four-storey podium consists
mainly of retail outlets, fast-food
chain, restaurants, banks and
showrooms.
The headquarters for the
Malaysian Rubber Board (Lembaga
Getah Malaysia) is located in the
main building.

Construction of the
four-storey podium
block began.
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The podium was
officiated by the
first Prime Minister,
Tunku Abdul
Rahman.
H I S TO R Y O F T H E
B A N G U N A N
G E TA H A S L I
Construction of the
four-storey podium
block began
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A R C H I T E C T
Swan & Maclaren Architects, a
Singapore architectural firm believes
architecture is equivalent to the
struggles of refining the form and
structural system. Thus, the aesthetic of
the building was meant to be given a
regular order.
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L O C A T I O N P L A N
Bangunan Getah Asli
Bangunan Getah Asli is situated at
the busy intersection of Jalan
Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee in
KLCC.
B U I L D I N G A C C E S S I B I L I T Y
Boundary
Entrance
N a t u r a l l i g h t
The building is designed with
curtain wall windows to allow
natural light to penetrate from
all sides . Thus, it enhances the
thermal comfort of the area
while providing better visual
sense for both buildings.
S U R R O U N D I N G B U I L D I N G S
Wisma Equity
Menara Public Bank
Mainly surrounded by the
office buildings.

S i t e C o n t e x t
A n a l y s i s
C i r c u l a t i o n
The circulation of the old building
follow rectangular path of forms
and leads to connecting bridge
towards the new building.
However, the new building has a
linear circulation, leading from the
lobby to higher floors which are
separate through vertical
circulation.
A i r V e n t i l a t i o n
The center of the old building has
water feature and it is also built
with an open air concept to
encourage cross ventilation,
combatting Malaysia’s climate.
Despite that , the new building has
a linear air flow that enters through
the entrance and windows on every
floor.
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O r g a n i z a t i o n A n a l y s i s
M a s s i n g
It forms two rectangular blocks
which is a simple design that
allows more functional space.
Unity is achieved through simple
shapes.
S y m m e t r y
Both buildings are designed in the
form of cuboid with a rectangular
plan where it shows the balanced
form that influenced and power of
the early rubber company.
R e p e t
Long ver
windows
the front
it gives a
and cohe

i t i o n
ical strips of glass
are repeatedly used on
wall of the building, thus,
sense of organization
rence.
S p a t i a l
H i e r a r c h y
Old building is more public
as it consists cafeteria and
bank which are available to
everyone. The higher floor of
the old building and the new
building is entirely a private
space.
A d d i t i v e &
S u b t r a c t i v e
Ground floor is subtracted to
allow higher floors to create an
overhang for the main
entrance. Moreover, cuboid
block is added on top of the
new building as an access to
the rooftop. Connecting bridge
is built like a cuboid form
between the old and new
buildings.
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A r c h i t e c t u r a l S t y l e
Art Deco, sometimes
referred to as Deco, is a style
of visual arts, architecture and
design that first appeared in
France just before world war in
the 1920s. Art Deco design
represented modernism
turned into fashion. It
combined modern styles with
fine craftsmanship and rich
materials. During its heyday,
Art Deco also represented
luxury, glamour, exuberance,
and faith in social and
technological progress.
The form of Bangunan Getah
Asli was simple with two
rectangular blocks. Bangunan
Getah Asli also featured the
used of more window glass
rows with brick at the facade
and flat roofs.
Characteristic of art deco architecture
-Sharp edged, linear appearance
-Stylized decorative elements using geometrical forms,
zigzags, chevrons
-Low relief decorative panels
-Stepped or set back front facade
-Strips of windows with decorative spandrels
-Reeding and fluting around doors and windows
Smooth wall surface

Chrysler Building in New York
city by William Van Alen
Architect: Willian Van Alen
Style: Art Deco
Construction: 77 floors, 319.5m (1048
feet) high, 29961 tons of steel,
3,826,000 bricks, near 5000 windows.
Feature: The building is clad in white
brick and dark grey brickwork is used as
horizontal decoration to enhance the
window rows. The eccentric crescentshaped
steps of the spire (spire
scaffolding) were made of stainless
steel (or rather, similar nirosta chromenickel
steel) as a stylized sunburst motif,
and underneath it steel gargoyles,
depicting American eagles , stare over
the city. Sculptures modeled after
Chrysler automobile radiator caps
decorate the lower setbacks, along with
ornaments of car wheels.
C a s e S t u d y
Style: Art Deco neo gothic
Construction: Steel frame, 23 stories,
102.7 m (337 feet) high
Feature: The black brickwork on the
facade was chosen to lessen the
visual contrast between the walls and
the windows and thus give the tower
an effect of solidity and massiveness.
The Gothic-style pinnacles and the
terra-cotta friezes on the edges of
the setbacks are coated with gold.
The base is clad in bronze plating
and black granite. The entrance lobby
is decorated with black marble and
mirrors.
American Radiotor Building in
New York City by Raymond
Hood
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B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e & M a t e r i a l
A n a l y s i s
Marble
Concrete
Aluminium
S t r u c t u r e
The old building consists of
structural walls, concrete beams and
columns. However, the new building
is supported by marble columns and
reinforced concrete walls to create
an open floor plan.
M a t e r i a l
Black tinted aluminium curtain wall is used
for windows to allow light transmission to
interior in order to reduce heat. Concrete is
used for walls and flooring to provide a
smooth surface and strong structure.
Marble are used as columns of new
building to create a grand outlook while
providing support for structure.

A r c h i t e c t u r a l C o m p o n e n t s
A n a l y s i s
A t r i u m R o o f
Flat roof to assimilate into the site.
Cuboid blocks is added on top of the
new building acting as the access to
the rooftop.
W i n d o w s
The glass windows allow natural light
to penetrate into the building. The
metal frameworks are added to
support the glass window. Hence, it
creates curtain wall façade which
enhances the visual connection spaces
and site.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Panggung Bandaraya DBKL
is a historical theatre hall
located across the
Merdeka Square at the
junction of Jalan Tun Perak
and Jalan Raja in Kuala
Lumpur.
It is gazette as a heritage
building under the
Antiquities Act, and its
Moorish façade preserved.

DBKL construction
began.
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H I S TO R Y O F T H E
PA N G G U N G
B A N DA R AYA
Construction completely
finished.
A major fire destroyed
the entire interior of
the theatre but City
Hall’s designers and
builders restored it
soon after.
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A R C H I T E C T
Arthur Benision Hubback is a
colonial government architect and also
responsible for designing the Kuala
Lumpur Railway Station, the Jamek
Mosque and other colonial structures
throughout the Klang Valley.
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L O C A T I O N P L A N
Panggung Bandaraya
Panggung Bandaraya is located
across the Merdeka Square at the
junction of Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan
Raya in Kuala Lumpur.
B U I L D I N G A C C E S S I B I L I T Y
Boundary
Entrance
C i r c u l a t i o n
Used of linear circulation
following the corridor to direct
crowds to the seats. Main
entrance leads general public
into interior of the theatre , then
branches into 4 other entrance
along the corridor lead to the
first floor and backstage.
S U R R O U N D I N G B U I L D I N G S
Countdown Clock
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Dataran Merdeka
Mainly surrounded by the
historical buildings.

S i t e C o n t e x t
A n a l y s i s
S o u n d S o u r c e
Primary sound source comes from
the speakers located at the front
that emit majority of the noise
during performances. Toilets
located on the opposite sides of
the auditorium, act as a secondary
source. Tertiary sound originates
from people themselves, whispers,
adjustments, of seats and seating
positions.
S o u n d
R e f l e c t i o n
Wooden railing on ground floor
reflect and diffuse the sound from
the sound source.
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O r g a n i z a t i o n A n a l y s i s
H i e r a r c h y
Hierarchy can be clearly seen through
the height of the towers and also the
height of the arch on the entrance.
Thus, it catches the visitor’s eye as it’s
different height compared to the back
side of the building.
V a r i e t y
The use of different arched window and
decorative ornamentation for the
design of Panggung Bandaraya gives
the building an interesting look which
gives off a variety of details for visitors
to discover like shadow patterns created
by the arches.

R e p e t i t i o n
The repetition of using windows with
curved arch-like frames and arches
throughout the façade of the building
gives the Panggung Bandaraya a look
which replicates and satisfies the
Moorish architectural design intended
for this building.
S y m m e t r y
The façade of the Panggung Bandaraya
has a well balanced look thanks to the
Porte Cochere located at the entrance
of the building which is also
conveniently located at the center and is
the main focus of the whole building.
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A r c h i t e c t u r a l S t y l e
Moorish
Architecture, is a
variation of Islamic
architecture. It developed as a
group of people of Islamic
faith spread from the Middle
East to the Maghreb, an area
which included parts of North
Africa and Spain. Their
architecture was noted for its
unique characteristics -- a
result of the intertwined
influences Panggungof Bandaraya culture and adopts
religion. a Moorish architecture, one of
the most distinctive elements
of Moorish architecture is the
horseshoe arch.
Fenestration
Most of the openings of the building are
from the arches. The horseshoe arches and
multifoil arches are associated with Moorish
architecture.
Multifoil
arch
Horseshoe arch
Like the horseshoe arch,
the multifoil arch is
characteristic of Moorish
architecture. This arch
features multiple foils, or
“leaves,” resulting in a
scalloped shape.
The horseshoe arch (also
known as a keyhole arch) is
associated with Moorish
architecture. As its crown can
be either rounded or pointed,
this type of structure is
defined by the dramatic
widening and narrowing of its
sides.

Ornate carved arch in courtyard of
Alhambra palace Granada, Spain
Architect: Nasrid Sultan
Muhammed V
Architecture style: Moorish
Architecture
Feature: Detail of the central
arch of the portico on the
northern side of the Court of the
Myrtles. Behind the richly
decorated arch of the portico
you can see the beautiful
muqarnas arch, immediately in
front of the entrance to the
throne room. It is decorated
throughout in carved stucco,
originally painted in many colors.
The arches are purely decorative
and have no supporting function.
C a s e S t u d y
Architecture style : Moorish
Architecture style
Feature: The building is most
notable for its arcaded hypostyle
hall, with 856 columns of jasper,
onyx, marble, granite and
porphyry. These were made from
pieces of the Roman temple that
had occupied the site previously,
as well as other Roman buildings,
such as the Mérida amphitheatre.
The double arches were an
innovation, permitting higher
ceilings than would otherwise be
possible with relatively low
columns. The double arches
consist of a lower horseshoe arch
and an upper semi-circular arch.
The famous alternating red and
white voussoirs of the arches were
inspired by those in the Dome of
the Rock and also resemble those
of the Aachen Cathedral, which
were built almost at the same
time.
Mezquita Cordoba
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B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e & M a t e r i a l
A n a l y s i s
S t r u c t u r e &
M a t e r i a l s f o r
e x t e r i o r b u i l d i n g
This outer of the building
consists of brick walls and
concrete beams.
Bricks
Concrete
M a t e r i a l s f o r
i n t e r n a l b u i l d i n g
Fabric upholstered seats help
to absorb the emitting sound
and minimize the sound
reverberation to prevent
interruption. Carpet acts as a
sound absorber to reduce
walking noise.
Timber Flooring
Carpet
Fabric Upholstered Seats
S t r u c t u r e f o r
i n t e r n a l b u i l d i n g
Plaster
Fabric Wrapped Panels
Timber Panels
The concave plastered ceiling helps
to concentrate the sound to the
center. Fabric wrapped panels help
to achieve sound intelligibility.
Timber panels channel sound
reflection to the seatings.

A r c h i t e c t u r a l C o m p o n e n t s
A n a l y s i s
M u l t i f o i l A r c h
Symmetrical leaf shapes,
defined by overlapping
circles. The French term “foil”
means leaf.
F o u r - c e n t e r e d
A r c h
The arch features mostly at
doorways in the building and
to frame larger sheltered areas.
It is a low elliptical or pointed
arch, usually drawn from four
centres.
P o i n t e d
H o r s e s h o e A r c h /
K e y h o l e A r c h
It is emblematic arch of
Islamic architecture. It is used
throughout the building in
both the verandas and
doorways.
S t a i n e d G l a s s
Pieces of coloured glass which
bathe the interior in rich red,
blue and green joined
together by strips of lead to
form a picture or design which
tells a story behind it.
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C o n c l u s i o n
This project has given us an in-depth knowledge on the building
architectural styles in Malaysia specifically Art Deco and Moorish.
From the comparative analysis of the case studies that has been
done, we learned that there are minimal differences among the
buildings but the main architectural style still remains insight. The
slight differences are mainly due to the origins of the building,
influenced by the local cultures, beliefs and traditions. No doubt,
this project is a success because we work well as a team and
improved our communication skills. We’ve gained a lot while
doing this project and it was an eye opener which made us
appreciate Malaysia’s architecture even more.

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