2. The cityscapes that surround
the majestic Royal Museum.
Facade of the Royal
Museum
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Various outdoor decorative
elements and vegetation that
adorn the Istana Negara’s
surroundings.
Balairung Seri Utama
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The Royal Museums’ exterior
elevations
The main throne hall that is
located in the Balairung.
Concrete Jungle Landscape Elements
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3. Connecting Corridor
The Hallways that provide
passage to and fro around
the Royal Museum and
Balairung.
The study room located in
the King’s suite.
The queen’s bedroom
located in the King’s suite.
Study Room
The queen’s washroom
located in the King’s suite.
Royal’s Bedroom Queen’s Washroom
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4. The King’s washroom
located int the King’s suite
The various stairs that are
scattered around the Royal
Museum.
King’s Washroom
Decorative Elements that are
adorn the various walls,
ceiling and floor.
Decorative Elements
The decorative light fixtures
that are located in the main
throne hall and the King’s
suite.
Stairs Chandelier
DetailingLocation
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14. A path of man
A sight of nature
An epicentre of water
15. In Islam, all living things comprise of water. Water in Islam is symbolic, representing purification and life. The decorative effect of water is also
central to Islamic architecture, which emphasises motion and silence, choreographed under the light.
Fountain
20. Shifting Facade
Looking at the image shown, there is a clear distinction between the architectural styles of the main palace wing and the Balairung annex. This
addition, which shows elements of modernism, is more simplistic and geometrically focused than the main palace - which speaks the
language of British Colonial and Palladian style.
21. The facade of the Istana Negara’s main wing
consists of a perfectly symmetrical
relationship between the elevation and plan,
but morphs into a different language.
Partial Facade
of the Istana Negara
23. View from The Throne
The throne, also known as the’ SInggahsana’, is located at the crest of the second half of the Balairung. It is the most important part of the entire
wing and is the seating place of the King and Queen during official events.
The seating arrangements that face it can hold up to 2000 guests and 1000 guests for a state banquet.
24. Speakers surrounded the singgahsana
to give a complete surround sound
within. Connected to the Press Room
and AV Room, the windows can slide
open allowing videographers to record
live footages from above.
25. The Throne
Sitting higher than it’s surrounding, the throne is encased within an upright structure, to symbolise all creations and human brings to
constantly remember and respect their creator.
27. Behind the scenes
Up above encircling the Singgahsana, the Press Room and Audiovisual room can be found. People involved with the media and press will
set up their camera equipments in the area. The crew involved with the stage lighting and audiovisual will also monitor the sound and light
from the top.
28. Sky Bridge
The sky bridge bridges between the old and the
new, the occupied and the independent, the
tethered and the liberated. Here, Palladian Style,
begins to merge with Modernistic.
30. Family Room
The family room is designed with British Colonial and Victorian influences. The ambience of the room is opulently
and elegantly decorated to suit the image of His Majesty, balanced in a way that does not compromise the
teachings of the prophet which is to not ‘equalise riches with flamboyances”.
31. Family Room
The Western and English touch in the family room is the most reflective in the use of furnishings.
Majority of the furniture used are similar to traditional English noblemen’s furniture, which are elegantly trimmed with curving floral motifs or vectors.
The upholstery, usually consists of pastel pigments, which therefore contrast with the dark tones of wood.
33. Bedroom
The use of British Colonial style in the interior spaces continue from the semi-public spaces to the most private rooms of all- the master suite.
A key feature in British Colonial interior architecture is the contrast of the wallpaper to the floorings. Much like the contrast between the furniture,
the wallpapers were usually neutral colours, such as beige, cream, light pink or eggshell, and the floors would be dark woods, such as teak,
oak and mahogany.
34. Royal’s Suite Living Room
The Royal’s Suite’s living room blends seamlessly with the
rest of the private quarters, with soft pastel tones and dim
lighting. The type of furniture used also remain similar to
the family suite - whereby the frames are heavily
garnished and flourished to portray decadence
36. Queen’s Washroom
Certain rooms within the private quarters followed the rule of
‘duo-compartmentalisation’, which urge male and female
Muslims to have a separation between certain degree of
lifestyle, including the restrooms of His and Hers Majesty.
38. His Majesty’s Bathroom
Like Her Majesty’s bathroom, the use of marble, mirrors and polished silver conveys ambience
of opulence in a place of cleansing and reflection.
40. Garden’s Staircase
The elegant ivory staircase leading from the foyer to the garden creates a sense of grandeur and majesty in
even the simplest of everyday actions. Even so, the staircase is relatively simple and low-key, in keeping with
the royal but humble atmosphere of the palace.
Surrounded by greenery, the staircase, though physically broad and large, creates a subconscious sense of
intimacy to the user.
41. Tucked away from sight, this humble concrete
staircase surrounded by iron grille, it guides
leads from the balcony to the ground.
42. The interior of the stairwell is elaborately decorated with draperies and chandeliers, but the windows are reduced
to a minimal design, suggesting a new approach in looking towards the world.
Stairway
44. Motifs
Throughout the interior of the building,
motifs of sinuous curves, floral designs and
rococo whiplashes embrace the space with
warmth.
45. The king’s writing table articulates western influence of Victorian era. The roses adorned white porcelain plates offset with the dark wood table
depicts the influences of Western and Oriental at where the nation’s story was written — the table where king writes.
Emblems on furniture
46. Malaysian’s National
Emblem
Malaysia’s National Emblem, also known as
the ‘Coat of Arms of Malaysia’ (or ‘Jata
Negara’) consist of a shield being supported
by two tigers, topped by a yellow crescent
with a 14-pointed ‘federal star’ and a motto
written on a banner, below.
The yellow colour of the crescent and 14-
pointed federal star, symbolised the country’s
monarchy.
The crescent also represents Islam as the
official religion while the federal star
represents the thirteen states and the
Federal Territories of Malaysia.
The motto spells to the phrase “ Unity is
Strength’ or ‘ Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu’
48. Chandeliers
Wide array of chandeliers sprinkled in
various places among the Balairung’s wing.
The use of the chandeliers graces the
space with refractions, reflections and
illuminations.
