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Building Merdeka : independence architecture in Kuala Lumpur 1957-1966 / Lai Chee Kien.

By: Lai, Chee Kien.
Publisher: Kuala Lumpur : PETRONAS, c2007Description: 137 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9789839738612 (hbk.).Subject(s): Architecture -- Malaysia -- HistoryDDC classification: 720.9595
Contents:
Introduction -- Merdeka Studium -- Merdeka Park -- University of Malaya -- Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka -- Stadium Negara -- Muzium Negara -- Parliment House -- Masjid Negara -- Subang Airport -- National Monument -- Map of Kuala Lumpur -- Index -- Image Credits -- Acknowledgements.
Item type Current location Shelf location Call number Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf Transit , Side 2, TierNo 4, BayNo 6

720.9595 LAI (Browse shelf) 1 Checked out SABDx,23003,05,GR,MAL,RM 10/07/2024 5000048158
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf 30 , Side 2, TierNo 3, BayNo 6

720.9595 LAI (Browse shelf) 1 Checked out SABDx,23003,05,GR,MAL,RM 10/07/2024 5000036791

"Malaysia (then as Malaya) attained its Independence (Merdeka) in 1957. Within the first decade, ten national architctural projects were commissioned and constructed in and around Kuala Lumpur. This book describes the historical contexts, considerations and processes leading to their design and realization."--Backcover.

Introduction -- Merdeka Studium -- Merdeka Park -- University of Malaya -- Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka -- Stadium Negara -- Muzium Negara -- Parliment House -- Masjid Negara -- Subang Airport -- National Monument -- Map of Kuala Lumpur -- Index -- Image Credits -- Acknowledgements.