This is a proposal for the National Performing Arts Centre,
Malaysia. My proposal is to incorporate
and portray a concept which encompasses the social, cultural and aesthetic
qualities of Malaysia. Design amenities for musical activities, facilities for
cultural shows and exhibitions. This will be a centre to promote social,
cultural and aesthetic awareness.There is a
growing appreciation for performing arts and currently there are 3 centres
provided for this-The Actors Studio Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Theatre and
Auditorium and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. My proposal is situated between
all three art centres interlinked by road networks and most of Kuala Lumpur's
rail-based public transportation. The centre will comprise of a 2000
seat Opera House, 1500 seat Concert Hall and a 500 seat Theatre
The focus on the development of programs targeted at
education and young people, community engagement and development of artists and
the arts sector.
The Theatre
is an attempt to create a lively meeting point for residents and visitors,
offering culture in every form, a place where openness and diversity prevail.
Here children and young people as well as adults will have a place for both
gathering and expressing themselves.
Independent
culture, amateur activities, popular education and clubs and societies will be
given the opportunity of using this building. The new theatre will offer the
people of Kuala Lumpur cultural activity which will inspire and deepen interest
and be a source of enjoyment and everyday social experience.
This is in
line with the realisation of the cultural agenda set out in Vision 2020.
Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. The building
form is an in-depth reflection on the meaning of Islamic art which avoids the
imitation of traditional forms. The building has to establish a strong presence
within a development of high rise office building.
The site
sits between all three art centres interlinked by road networks and most of
Kuala Lumpur's rail-based public transportation. The new theatre shall be the
new cultural destination of Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL
Sentral) is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway
station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It was built to take over the
role of the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a colonial-era landmark that
remains open for commuter trains only.
KL Sentral was designed as an intermodal
transportation hub. Most of Kuala Lumpur's rail-based public transportation
serves KL Sentral while many intercity trains serving Peninsular
Malaysia and Singapore starts here.
The forecourt is neither inside nor outside. It is the space
before the entering into the grand foyer. It is a pause space, a space where
one gathers.
The craft traditions of the Islamic world evolved a
multitude of styles applied to a great variety of media but always with
unifying harmonious factors that make them instantly recognizable. It is
perhaps no surprise that an art form that seeks explicitly to explore the
relationship between Unity and multiplicity should be at the same time unified
yet diverse. Harmony is central.
I’m emphasizing on the multiple roles of architecture: in
the creation of beautiful, functional theatre spaces providing engaging and
inspiring spaces for all people.
A truly great performance space will, by itself, stir the
imagination, draw out hidden creative energies, and promote a high level of
excitement and anticipation simply by the nature of its design. Such a space,
through the influence of its ambiance, will lure the world’s greatest artists,
to work their magic within its confines.
The essence of the performing arts centre
In a successful performance environment, no one is passive.
There is something engaging, something toughing in a live performance which
cannot be resisted. We feed on the actor, his energy and passion, we give purpose
and meaning to his lines. There is an appreciation of humanity and a true
meeting of the minds