Architecture of Kuala Lumpur - Malay

Malay

Kuala Lumpur today has many iconic modern buildings which drew inspiration from every day traditional Malay items. The buildings were constructed in the 1980s and 1990s. An example of this style of architecture is the LUTH (Pilgrims Fund Board) building which is derived from the form of a Malay drum, Telekom Tower which resembles a slanted cut of a bamboo trunk and Maybank Tower, whose design was inspired by the sheath of the keris, the traditional Malay dagger. The buildings were designed by the same architect, Hijjas Kasturi. Istana Budaya is another example of this type of architecture, in which the building is designed based on a Minangkabau head dress. The National Library which is situated besides Istana Budaya also is inspired by the Malay Head Dress.

• The National Library building in Kuala Lumpur

• Menara Telekom

• Istana Budaya

• Istana Budaya closeup

• Menara Maybank

• Muzium Negara