15-10-2015: TUTORIAL ONE
{ INTRO: PROGRESS OF PROJECT 3 OF CULTURE & CIVILIZATION. EACH WEEKS TUTORIAL INFORMATION WILL BE PUT UP HERE FOR FURTHER USES AND ASSESSMENTS }
ART + ARCHITECTURE + CULTURE
{ In Project 3 of the Culture And Civilization module, we are required to do literature research on places of interest. From the literature review, we are to study the theme given and its connection between the historical, architectural and social aspects of the place. A site visit is required to snap captivating photos.
Next, we need to design 10 pieces of postcards (including packaging) that best symbolozes our chosen theme.
The themes given are:
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Malaysian Architecture
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Fusion Architecture
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Religious Places
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Spaces and People }
FUSION ARCHITECTURE
{ What is Fusion Architecture?
- The process or result of joining two or more design elements together to form a single entity or a single outcome.
- Other words: Join, Blend, Merge, Combine and Mixture.}
{ Why Fusion Architecture?
- That 'WOW" Factor.
- Fusion Style- Modern influenced by the past (history)
- East meets West (influence from British)
- Variety and Wide Range
- Interesting and not Repetitive }
{ Fusion Architecture in Malaysia?
- Chinese
- Indian
- Malay
- Moorish
- Modern
- Colonial (British, Dutch, Portugese)
- Orang Asli (Iban, Kadazandusun, Bidayuh)
- Baba Nyonya }
{ To understand more about fusion architecture in Malaysia, research is conducted. Research conducted is mainly situated in my hometown, Penang as I'm quite knowledgable about heritage there. Below are few places that contain fusion architecture: }
PINANG PERANAKAN MUSEUM
CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION
KEK LOK SI
MASJID KAPITAN KELING
{ Penang Peranakan Mansion: The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, especially in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. Adopting selected ways of the local Malays and later, the colonial British, the Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs which had not only left behind a rich legacy of antiques but its cultural influences like cuisine and language are still evident in Penang today.
Fusion? : Britsh, Malay, Chinese. }
{ Masjid Kapitan Keling: The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Lebuh Buckingham and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling.
Fusion? : Indian, Moorish, Malay. }
{ Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: The Mansion's construction began before the end of the 19th Century, and it was said that Cheong Fatt Tze had hoped to house nine generations of his descendants there. The plot of land was chosen after heavy consultation with the era's preeminent feng shui masters, and while all his Hakka friends and relatives chose to build very modern, Anglo-Indian houses in and around the area, Cheong Fatt Tze gave the go-ahead for the construction of a traditional Chinese home.
Fusion? : British, Gothic, Chinese. }
{ Kek Lok Si: The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.
Fusion? : Chinese, Burmese, Thai. }
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2:
ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
NATIONAL MOSQUE KL
KL RAILWAY STATION
KTM HEADQUATERS
22-10-2015: TUTORIAL TWO
{ Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 square metres, situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens. The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia houses more than seven thousand artefacts, as well as an exceptional library of Islamic art books.
Fusion? : Modern and Malay. }
{ The best features of the mosque are the 73 meters high minarets and its 16 pointed star concrete which is its main roof. There are many meanings to the design of the mosque. The main roof's design was inspired from the idea of an open umbrella while the minarets were like a folded umbrella. The concrete main roof utilizes the concept of folding plates in order to obtain larger space at the main gathering hall.
Fusion? : Modernism and Malay. }
{ The station was completed in 1910 and designed by that most prolific and talented of British colonial architects, Arthur Benison Hubback. Working at the Public Works Department, he was responsible for many other iconic buildings in Malaysia such as the stately Ipoh Railway Stationand the Royal Gallery in Klang. The KL Railway Station was built with Mughal features such as the elegant chhatris (dome-capped pavilions of Indian origin) along its roof line.
Fusion? : Mughal and Victorian }
{ Reportedly the last of the Mughal (or Indo-Saracenic) buildings in KL, this handsome structure sits across from the Old KL Train Station. Grey where the train station is white, the building nonetheless mirrors much of the Mughal architecture, with rows of keyhole and horseshoe arches, onion domes and domed towers, and slim minarets. The building was completed in 1917 and is still in use.
Fusion? : Mughal and Victorian }
{ For this tutorial, we are required to take photos of our desired locations according to our chosen themes. I finally chose Option 2 (which are places that contain fusion architecture in Kuala Lumpur) as I needed to photos to start early on my postcards. }
ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
NATIONAL MOSQUE KL
KL RAILWAY STATION & KTM HEADQUATERS
{ Out of a total of 300> photos, the following are the nicest and can be represented in a postcard the best. }
29-10-2015: TUTORIAL THREE
{ For this tutorial, we are required to choose 20 photos that best relate to the postcard theme. From the last tutorial comments, I was supposed to improve in my Islamic Museum photos. I have compiled the best of the new and old photos. The photos are as shown below. }
Theme and Timeline:
Inspiration of Postcards and Packaging:
{ To compliment the vintage style, I have decided to create my postcards to a series of black and white to enhance features and the history of the glorious Islamic Architecture. To compliment the postcards, I have decided to use plain parel paper and string. }
FINAL TUTORIAL AND CONCLUSION
{ After my last tutorial with replacement lecturer, Ms. Norma, I was told that my undertanding of Islamic Architecture was still weak eventhough I had an interesting topic. With that, I decided to research more on the elements of Islamic Architecture and its significance. Also, I then decided the best 10 photos to showcase these elements. Finally, I have decided to change my packaging style to showcase the beauty of patterns in Islamic Architecture and how to edit my photos.}
Research:
Final 10 Photos Selection:
Key Elements in Each Photo:
1. Mihrab
2. Sahn
3. Dome (Modern)
4. Caligraphy
5. Lighting
6. Minaret
7. Pattern
8. Pillars
9. Arches
10. Dome (Traditional)
Final 10 Photos Edited:
{ Although I have chosen the selected photos, I am still not very sure about how my layout of the post card should be. Therefore, below are 2 options, which I hope you can tell me which is more suitable. }
Option 2
Option 1
{ For option 1, the postcard front as has simple edited picture of the chosen image. The back however, has a quote that reprensents the elemet as well as a short explanation. }
{ For option 2, the postcard front as has simple edited picture of the chosen image and added the quote that represents that element of Islamic architecture the best . The back has ashort explanation only. }