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1. Chan See Shu Temple
Year Built: 1906
Architect: Unknown
Style: Chinese Baroque
Location: 172 Jln Petaling
Architect: Unknown
Style: Chinese Baroque
Location: 172 Jln Petaling
" The Chan Shee Shu Yuen Society was established
with the objective of aiding the sick and indigent
members of the Chan, Chin and Tan Families of
Malaya.
The temple, used for meeting and religious
ceremonies, is of Chinese Baroque style. It was
designed in a typical Chinese temple planning with
open courtyards and symmetrically organised
pavilions. Elaborate glazed ceramic sculptures are
used on the facade and roof ridges while paintings
and woodcarving enhance the interior. " 4
with the objective of aiding the sick and indigent
members of the Chan, Chin and Tan Families of
Malaya.
The temple, used for meeting and religious
ceremonies, is of Chinese Baroque style. It was
designed in a typical Chinese temple planning with
open courtyards and symmetrically organised
pavilions. Elaborate glazed ceramic sculptures are
used on the facade and roof ridges while paintings
and woodcarving enhance the interior. " 4
| Iso view |
| Front view |
2. Church of Holy Rosary
" The Church of the Holy Rosary was established in 1883 to serve the
needs of the Chinese community. The architecture of the church
depicts many typical Gothic features of churches of Europe with the use
of high windows, a steeple and its emphasis on verticatility.
In 1955 the church was enlarged with the addition of trancepts
(Architect: Robert B Pereira). This addition followed by the existing
Gothic style had its original timber ceiling replaced by plaster vaulting.
The Chinese characters on the facade were probably influenced by the
original parishioners at that time." 4
Year Built: 1903
Architect: Rev J L Lambert (French Missionary)
Style: Gothic
Location: Jln Brickfields
needs of the Chinese community. The architecture of the church
depicts many typical Gothic features of churches of Europe with the use
of high windows, a steeple and its emphasis on verticatility.
In 1955 the church was enlarged with the addition of trancepts
(Architect: Robert B Pereira). This addition followed by the existing
Gothic style had its original timber ceiling replaced by plaster vaulting.
The Chinese characters on the facade were probably influenced by the
original parishioners at that time." 4
Year Built: 1903
Architect: Rev J L Lambert (French Missionary)
Style: Gothic
Location: Jln Brickfields
| Iso view |
| Front view |
3. Convent Bukit Nanas Primary School
4. Jamek Mosque
" The graceful mosque, located at the tongue of land where Gombak and Klang Rivers
meet was designed by A B Hubbock, one of the principal designers of many notable
buildings at that time.
The architecture of the mosque and its planning was influenced by many of the
contemporary Moghul North Indian mosques built during that time. The construction of
the mosque was built with the use of load bearing walls and ceremonial arches.
Inside, the prayer hall is surrounded by three domes and opens out on to a walled "sahn"
or courtyard. Two minarets flank the composition of the mosque while many smaller
towers and domes add to the flavour which brings out the Moghul Architecture.
The mosque then served as a principal "Friday" Mosque of Kuala Lumur until the
completion of the present Masjid Negara in 1965." 4
Year Built: 1909
Architect: A B Hubbock
Style: Moghul
Location: Jln Tun Perak
meet was designed by A B Hubbock, one of the principal designers of many notable
buildings at that time.
The architecture of the mosque and its planning was influenced by many of the
contemporary Moghul North Indian mosques built during that time. The construction of
the mosque was built with the use of load bearing walls and ceremonial arches.
Inside, the prayer hall is surrounded by three domes and opens out on to a walled "sahn"
or courtyard. Two minarets flank the composition of the mosque while many smaller
towers and domes add to the flavour which brings out the Moghul Architecture.
The mosque then served as a principal "Friday" Mosque of Kuala Lumur until the
completion of the present Masjid Negara in 1965." 4
Year Built: 1909
Architect: A B Hubbock
Style: Moghul
Location: Jln Tun Perak
5. Khoon Yam Temple
" This temple, originally belonged to the Hokkien Cemetery and managed by the
Hokkien Association and was later managed by a monk from China. About 40 years
ago, the temple was found to be too small for the worshippers and the two storey
building was added at that time.
It is an example of the Chinese version of the Baroque period with excessive
ornamentation of a symbolic nature. It shares with the European Baroque period by
the vital interest in the dramatic manipulation of mass, rhythm, space and silhouette
in architectural composition." 4
Year Built: 1898
Architect: Unknown
Style: Chinese Baroque
Location: 10 Jln Maharajalela
Hokkien Association and was later managed by a monk from China. About 40 years
ago, the temple was found to be too small for the worshippers and the two storey
building was added at that time.
It is an example of the Chinese version of the Baroque period with excessive
ornamentation of a symbolic nature. It shares with the European Baroque period by
the vital interest in the dramatic manipulation of mass, rhythm, space and silhouette
in architectural composition." 4
Year Built: 1898
Architect: Unknown
Style: Chinese Baroque
Location: 10 Jln Maharajalela
6. KL Memorial Library (Government Printing Office)
" The Government Printing Office was built at the end of Market Office in 1909. The
architectural style is different from the other government buildings which surrounded
the Selangor Padang. It is eclectic as it has a combination of architectural elements
from different influences. The building is now the Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library." 8
Year Built: 1909
Architect: A. C Norman
Style: Eclectic
Location: Jln Raja
architectural style is different from the other government buildings which surrounded
the Selangor Padang. It is eclectic as it has a combination of architectural elements
from different influences. The building is now the Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library." 8
Year Built: 1909
Architect: A. C Norman
Style: Eclectic
Location: Jln Raja
7. KTM Building (Malayan Railway Administration Building)
" This spectacular building readily complements the Railway Station located
directly across the street. Based on a typical Renaissance plan form, the
building is well adapted to the needs of the tropical climate with its wide
verandas. The rhythmic arched colonnades wrapping the verandas give the
building on its facade an interesting shadow inter-play. The building was delayed
in completion until after World War I, although the design started earlier.
Formerly housing the offices of the Federated Malay States Railways, it is now
the administrative head office of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu." 4
Year Built: 1917
Architect: A B Hubbock
Style:
Location: Jln Hishamuddin
directly across the street. Based on a typical Renaissance plan form, the
building is well adapted to the needs of the tropical climate with its wide
verandas. The rhythmic arched colonnades wrapping the verandas give the
building on its facade an interesting shadow inter-play. The building was delayed
in completion until after World War I, although the design started earlier.
Formerly housing the offices of the Federated Malay States Railways, it is now
the administrative head office of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu." 4
Year Built: 1917
Architect: A B Hubbock
Style:
Location: Jln Hishamuddin
8. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
" Construction of the railway station started in the 1900's and was finally opened to traffic in 1911.
This building is the third railway station , the first being at Jalan Cheng Lok and the second which was at the
present site. This station was demolished to make way for the third and present railway.
The design was undertaken by PWD architect, A B Hubbock, who delighted the public with the elegance and
splendour of the Moghul architecture, reflected in its domes and arches.
The first floor of the station houses the Station Hotel and a restaurant for travellers." 4
This building is the third railway station , the first being at Jalan Cheng Lok and the second which was at the
present site. This station was demolished to make way for the third and present railway.
The design was undertaken by PWD architect, A B Hubbock, who delighted the public with the elegance and
splendour of the Moghul architecture, reflected in its domes and arches.
The first floor of the station houses the Station Hotel and a restaurant for travellers." 4
| Year Built: 1911 Architect: A B Hubbock Style: Moghul Location: Jln Sultan Hishamuddin |
9. MATIC (Eu Tong Sen's Residence)
" Formerly the residence of the Eu Tong Sen family, this house was taken over by the government in 1956. In 1958
a conference hall was added to the rear of the house, completed in four months to accommodate the 14th ECAFE
meeting.
The architecture has visible European influence with its steep pitch roof resembling English cottages and a style
which duplicates motives of geographically distant culture.
A portion of the house served as the National Art Gallery and later with additions of several new blocks in 1980's,
serves as the Tourist Information Center." 4
a conference hall was added to the rear of the house, completed in four months to accommodate the 14th ECAFE
meeting.
The architecture has visible European influence with its steep pitch roof resembling English cottages and a style
which duplicates motives of geographically distant culture.
A portion of the house served as the National Art Gallery and later with additions of several new blocks in 1980's,
serves as the Tourist Information Center." 4
Year Built: 1935
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: 108 Jln Ampang
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: 108 Jln Ampang
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10. National Art Gallery (German Council)
Before this building was converted into the National Art
Gallery, it used to be a hotel called Majestic Hotel. "The
hotel was erected on the site of a bungalow and garden
that had been the residence of the German Consul during
World War I. The building design separates the building
from the Moorish elements of the railway headquarters
built in 1917. The treatment of its symmetrical facade were
simplified by use of 'lines' and geometrical patterns.
Its entrance porch off set from the building suggest
elements from the Art Modern Period. It was once
converted into a hotel and later converted into the
National Art Gallery." 4
Year Built: 1932
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: Jln Sultan Hishamuddin
Gallery, it used to be a hotel called Majestic Hotel. "The
hotel was erected on the site of a bungalow and garden
that had been the residence of the German Consul during
World War I. The building design separates the building
from the Moorish elements of the railway headquarters
built in 1917. The treatment of its symmetrical facade were
simplified by use of 'lines' and geometrical patterns.
Its entrance porch off set from the building suggest
elements from the Art Modern Period. It was once
converted into a hotel and later converted into the
National Art Gallery." 4
Year Built: 1932
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: Jln Sultan Hishamuddin
11. National History Museum (Chartered Bank)
The Chartered Bank which operated in India, China and Australia set up a branch bank in Kuala Lumpur in 1888 in
shophouses in Clarke Street (Jalan Mahkamah Tinggi) and Market Street (Leboh Pasar Besar). It then moved to the
present premise at the end of Market Street (now Jalan Raja) to be close to the police headquarters in Bukit
Aman.
The original building, constructed in 1891 was demolished and reconstructed in 1909 with additions of entrance
porch facing the Selangor Club Padang and arches at the ground floor responded to the General Post Office
Building, the Municipality Hall and Sultan Abdul Samad's Building's facade.
shophouses in Clarke Street (Jalan Mahkamah Tinggi) and Market Street (Leboh Pasar Besar). It then moved to the
present premise at the end of Market Street (now Jalan Raja) to be close to the police headquarters in Bukit
Aman.
The original building, constructed in 1891 was demolished and reconstructed in 1909 with additions of entrance
porch facing the Selangor Club Padang and arches at the ground floor responded to the General Post Office
Building, the Municipality Hall and Sultan Abdul Samad's Building's facade.
Year Built: 1919
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
13. PAM Building (Loke Mansion)
Year Built: 1912 Architect: Huxley Style: Location: Jln Bukit Nanas
" The building was originally the residence of Mr Loke Chow Kit, a wealthy
Chinese entrepreneur. The annexe was used by Loke Chow Kit as his offices
together with the stable buildings on the left side. Loke Yew bought it over after
his death. It was later converted into Empire Hotel and then the Peninsular
Hotel. Its elevational treatment was influenced by the Baroque period of many
manor houses in Europe but however, it retained same vernacular features in
planning. It expresses the grandiose and lavish decorative treatments
constructed through load bearing techniques. It is occupied since 1973 by
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia as its headquarters until today " 4
Year Built: 1904
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: 4 & 6 Jalan Tangsi
Chinese entrepreneur. The annexe was used by Loke Chow Kit as his offices
together with the stable buildings on the left side. Loke Yew bought it over after
his death. It was later converted into Empire Hotel and then the Peninsular
Hotel. Its elevational treatment was influenced by the Baroque period of many
manor houses in Europe but however, it retained same vernacular features in
planning. It expresses the grandiose and lavish decorative treatments
constructed through load bearing techniques. It is occupied since 1973 by
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia as its headquarters until today " 4
Year Built: 1904
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location: 4 & 6 Jalan Tangsi
14. Pakistan High Commission
Year Built: 1919
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
Year Built:
Architect:
Style:
Location : Jln Ampang
Architect:
Style:
Location : Jln Ampang
15. Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society
" The oldest Buddhist Institution in Selangor, this
society was formed to manage the affairs of the
temple established by Sinhala Buddhists. In 1935,
three new images of Buddha and his first two
disciples were installed. An elaborate painting with a
large central lotus flower covers the ceiling.
1926 saw the addition of the temple bell and belfry as
well as the planting of a sapling of the sacred Bodhi
tree. A preaching hall in Ceylonese style was
constructed in 1932. The International Buddhist
Pagoda was dedicated in 1971 on the occasion of the
society's 75th anniversary. It is 75 metres in diameter
and 18 metres high. The shape is a traditional
Ceylonese design, the Dhannyakara, or heap of padi.
It is the only Buddhist stupa to contain an interior
room for meditation." 4
society was formed to manage the affairs of the
temple established by Sinhala Buddhists. In 1935,
three new images of Buddha and his first two
disciples were installed. An elaborate painting with a
large central lotus flower covers the ceiling.
1926 saw the addition of the temple bell and belfry as
well as the planting of a sapling of the sacred Bodhi
tree. A preaching hall in Ceylonese style was
constructed in 1932. The International Buddhist
Pagoda was dedicated in 1971 on the occasion of the
society's 75th anniversary. It is 75 metres in diameter
and 18 metres high. The shape is a traditional
Ceylonese design, the Dhannyakara, or heap of padi.
It is the only Buddhist stupa to contain an interior
room for meditation." 4
Year Built: 1895
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Berhala
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Berhala
16. Selangor Club
Year Built: 1890 - 1910
Architect: A B Hubback
Style: Mock Tudor
Location: Jln Raja
Architect: A B Hubback
Style: Mock Tudor
Location: Jln Raja
" The Selangor Club was established in 1884 to cater for the social and
recreational needs of the colonial community of Kuala Lumpur. Popularly known
as the 'Spotted Dog' then, the first building was designed as a timber structure
with an attap roof. In 1910, the Tudor-styled two storey clubhouse was expanded
with the second storey of the original structure removed. A further extension to
the building was carried out in 1922. This, however was destroyed in a fire in 1970
The current building is located alongside the Dataran Merdeka at Jalan Raja. It is
still one of the Kuala Lumpur's most popular social club." 4
recreational needs of the colonial community of Kuala Lumpur. Popularly known
as the 'Spotted Dog' then, the first building was designed as a timber structure
with an attap roof. In 1910, the Tudor-styled two storey clubhouse was expanded
with the second storey of the original structure removed. A further extension to
the building was carried out in 1922. This, however was destroyed in a fire in 1970
The current building is located alongside the Dataran Merdeka at Jalan Raja. It is
still one of the Kuala Lumpur's most popular social club." 4
17. St John's Cathedral
Year Built:
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Bukit Nanas
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Bukit Nanas
18. St John's Institution
12. Old St John's Church
Year Built: 1886
Architect:
Style:
Location: Jln Bukit Nanas
Architect:
Style:
Location: Jln Bukit Nanas
" St John's Institution was founded in 1904 as one of the leading higher institutions during the 1900s. It is
situated prominently on the hill next to Bukit Nanas, overlooking low lying buildings of Kuala Lumpur.
The architecture was also influenced by the Baroque and Classical period of Europe with the use of
semi-circular arches, grand porch entrance and roof pediments.
The main school building, reverend's quarters and library block form the original nucleus of building with
additions made during the 1950s, 1960s and 1980s" 4
Year Built: 1907
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Bukit Nanas
situated prominently on the hill next to Bukit Nanas, overlooking low lying buildings of Kuala Lumpur.
The architecture was also influenced by the Baroque and Classical period of Europe with the use of
semi-circular arches, grand porch entrance and roof pediments.
The main school building, reverend's quarters and library block form the original nucleus of building with
additions made during the 1950s, 1960s and 1980s" 4
Year Built: 1907
Architect: Unknown
Style:
Location : Jln Bukit Nanas
19. St Mary the Virgin Church
20. Sulaiman Building
" The building was constructed before the Second World War just after the Railway Station along Damansara
Road. Compared to its Railway Station neighbour, the building was without the Moorish elements but rather
with simple and more solid form for an official government building. Semi-circular arch for the verandas and
window frames and solid blocks of tower at both ends and center of the buildings are the dominant
elements.
The building derived its name from the ruler of Selangor, Sultan Alaudin Sulaiman Shah. It first housed the
Income Tax Department and later the Registration Department." 4
Road. Compared to its Railway Station neighbour, the building was without the Moorish elements but rather
with simple and more solid form for an official government building. Semi-circular arch for the verandas and
window frames and solid blocks of tower at both ends and center of the buildings are the dominant
elements.
The building derived its name from the ruler of Selangor, Sultan Alaudin Sulaiman Shah. It first housed the
Income Tax Department and later the Registration Department." 4
Year Built: 1894
Architect: A C Norman
Style: Early English Gothic
Location: Jln Raja
Architect: A C Norman
Style: Early English Gothic
Location: Jln Raja
Year Built: 1933
Architect:
Style:
Location: Jln Sultan Hishamuddin
Architect:
Style:
Location: Jln Sultan Hishamuddin
21. Sultan Abdul Samad Building
" This major landmark of the city was originally the Selangor State
Secretariat. Previously occupied by the Selangor State Government
Treasury, the Accountant General's Office and the Marriage Registry, it
currently houses the High Court and Supreme Court.
Apart from the distinctive 40 metre clock tower, the building is renown for
the Moghul influences in its architecture." 4
Year Built: 1894
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
Secretariat. Previously occupied by the Selangor State Government
Treasury, the Accountant General's Office and the Marriage Registry, it
currently houses the High Court and Supreme Court.
Apart from the distinctive 40 metre clock tower, the building is renown for
the Moghul influences in its architecture." 4
Year Built: 1894
Architect: A C Norman
Style:
Location: Jln Raja
22. Telecoms Museum (Central Battery Manual Telephone Exchange)
Year Built: 1928
Architect: W F Hedges
Style: Neo-Classical
Location: Jln Raja Chulan
Architect: W F Hedges
Style: Neo-Classical
Location: Jln Raja Chulan
23. Victoria Institution
Year Built: 1929
Architect: Swan & McLaren
Style:
Location: Jln Stadium
Architect: Swan & McLaren
Style:
Location: Jln Stadium
24. Vivekananda Ashrama
" The oldest Buddhist Institution in Selangor. The first building, the shrine room was constructed in 1895 and
completed in 1904 and again enlarged in 1924. A preaching hall in Ceylonese style was constructed in 1932. Overall
the architecture of the building has a strong Renaissance and Baroque influence." 4
" The oldest Buddhist Institution in Selangor. The first building, the shrine room was constructed in 1895 and
completed in 1904 and again enlarged in 1924. A preaching hall in Ceylonese style was constructed in 1932. Overall
the architecture of the building has a strong Renaissance and Baroque influence." 4
Year Built: 1904
Architect: Unknown
Style: Renaissance / Baroque
Location: Jln Brickfields and Jln Rosario
Architect: Unknown
Style: Renaissance / Baroque
Location: Jln Brickfields and Jln Rosario
25. Wisma Ekran (Anglo - Oriental Building)
" The building originally housed the offices of Aglo-Oriental, a
mining firm. The standard reinforced concrete structure,
masonry walls and rendered Shanghai plater exhibit a variety of
Art Deco details.
After appropriate upgrading this building still stands out as
another gem in the nation's architectural heritage." 4
mining firm. The standard reinforced concrete structure,
masonry walls and rendered Shanghai plater exhibit a variety of
Art Deco details.
After appropriate upgrading this building still stands out as
another gem in the nation's architectural heritage." 4
Year Built: 1936
Architect: A.O Coltman (Booty & Edwards)
Style: Art Deco
Location: Jln Tangsi
Architect: A.O Coltman (Booty & Edwards)
Style: Art Deco
Location: Jln Tangsi