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PUTRAJAYA SITE MAP
Figure 1 Site map of Putrajaya
3. INTRODUCTION OF PUTRAJAYA
Putrajaya is one of the world’s best planned cities and known as the Garden City or
Intelligent City in 1995. The city of Putrajaya is the new administrative capital of
Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, which is futuristic and trendy. Putrajaya is
a few miles North of Kuala Lumpur. The total area is about 49km2. Putrajaya was the
brainchild of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohmmad. The objectives of
Putrajaya are to be a vital development catalyst, to act as model city and to be
nerve centre of the nation. It fulfils the Malaysian Government’s goal which is
nurturing a caring and tolerant society. Visitors are already having a huge impression
to Putrajaya that is the stylishly-designed buildings where Government offices are
housed.
Figure 2 Sketch of Putrajaya city
4. BUILDING STRUCTURE IN PUTRAJAYA
Public Buildings
Putrajaya is mainly formed by public
buildings which are as government used.
The buildings are well known for its
architectural wonders. The architectural
and structural designs of building
structures mostly Islamic in character.
The buildings are influenced by Malay,
Islamic and European
cultures.
Figure 3,4,5,6&7 Buildings are influenced by Islamic and European
cultures.
5. Monuments
There is also some monuments in Putrajaya. They are Millennium Monument,
Putrajaya Landmark and so on. Millennium Monument is built as a timeline, with
engravings the nation's history. The futuristic-looking structure of Putrajaya
Landmark looks like a rocket poised for launch and to commemorate the ground
breaking of the Putrajaya Project in 1995.
SERVICE DETAILS IN PUTRAJAYA
Landscaping
As Putrajaya is known as
Garden City, about 40per
cent of the design of the
capital is nature preserve.
More than 60,000 trees and
bushes line its parks,
botanical gardens and
manicured hills.
Figure 8 Landscaping in Putrajaya
6. Facilities
In order to keep Putrajaya clean and safe city,
government has set dustbins, street pole
systems, and sign boards along the road.
These vital infrastructure facilities have
various types of design which is to maintain
the beauty of the scenery. Surveillance
cameras and smoke detectors also have
been set in Putrajaya to ensure the safety of
citizens.
Figure 9,10,11 & 12 Infrastructure facilities provided in Putrajaya
Figure 13,14,15&16 Systems in Putrajaya
7. MATERIALS USED IN PUTRAJAYA
Putrajaya has designated areas for conserving the environment
in its natural state, and preserving the flora and fauna for
educational and research purposes. So, the lands are made up
of lush greenery and botanical gardens spread across a
landscape enriched by large bodies of water and wetlands.
Glasses which always being used in the modern
culture, provided humans with the ability to both
let light into rooms while at the same time keeping
inclement weather outside. Glass
"curtain walls" can be used to cover the
entire facade of a building, or it can be
used to span over a wide roof structure
in a "space frame". So, glasses are the
material which mainly used in buildings
in Putrajaya.
Figure 17 Botanical gardens in Putrajaya
Figure 18 & 19 Material : Glasses
8. Brown-stained cengal woodwork to enhance the decorative features on the doors,
windows and panels. Glazed mosaic, clay, sandstone, steel and iron are also used in
buildings in Putrajaya.
Figure 20, 21,22&23 Woods, irons, steels, and mosaics used in Putrajaya buildings.
9. ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTION OF BUILDINGS IN PUTRAJAYA
Putrajaya is also the seat of the King and Parliament as well as the Malaysia’s
commercial and financial centre. Perdana Putra which is Prime Ministers
Department, the building houses the Malaysian Prime Minister office complex is
built in Putrajaya also. Putrajaya is also the official residence of the present and
future Prime Ministers of Malaysia. Ministry of Finance of Malaysia is also located in
Putrajaya which comprises the Royal Customs and Excise Department, Department
of Valuation and Property Services, Department of the National Accountant of
Malaysia, Inland Revenue Board, Securities Commission, and National Bank of
Malaysia.
BUILDING TYPES IN PUTRAJAYA
The buildings which built in Putrajaya are mainly for government used. Putrajaya are
generally formed by at least five-storey administration buildings.
