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The Current Scenario of Curvilinear Architecture in Malaysia

Authors :
Faridah Aduan
Johan Victor Torrance
Rodzyah Mohd Yunus
Source :
Journal of Design and the Built Environment, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 69-80 (2007)
Publication Year :
2007
Publisher :
University of Malaya, 2007.

Abstract

The Bilbao Effect incorporates itself into numerous iconic buildings and grand design s of international architects such as Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, Phillip Cox and Toyo Ito who exploit curvilinear forms as their architectural language .Throughout the world, major events such as the Olympic Games have catalysed the implementation of curvilinear architecture while in Malaysia, the development of Putrajaya has provided opportunity for iconic forms, expressed in curvilinearity. The paper focuses on the current scenario of curvilinear architecture in Malaysia and its posit ion in the international arena. It strives to answer the question of 'How far have Malaysian architects gone in implementing curvilinear architecture?' This is done by first formulating a 'Taxonomy of Rigid Curvilinear Architectural Forms' based on the works of renowned international architects. The taxonomy constitutes the instrument for gauging the position of Malaysian architects. This is achieved by having the works of local architects mapped on to the taxonomy. The research findings indicate that the international architects have advanced by leaps and bounds ahead of their Malaysian counterparts in implementing curvilinear architecture. Several recommendations are proposed in order to narrow this gap .The paper focuses on column-free, rigid and permanent buildings completed from 1990 onwards .

Details

Language :
English, Malay
ISSN :
18234208 and 22321500
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Design and the Built Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3104f6b2d29442f3ae930fd7971ea53f
Document Type :
article