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Pasir Pinji Wet Market (Pasar Pasir Pinji)
Pasir Pinji Wet Market (Pasar Pasir Pinji)
Ipoh, Malaysia
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Pasir Pinji Wet Market (Pasar Pasir Pinji)
Ipoh, Malaysia
Firm
Type
STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2026
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Introduction
Measuring about 6500 square metres, the upcoming Pasir Pinji wet market is a double-storey building with a high ceiling and a sub-basement car park. It aims to be the first GreenRE Silver rated wet market, and represents a bold take on public buildings with strong community-centric driven input. The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Genesis of the Project
The original Pasar Pasir Pinji in Ipoh, Perak was constructed in 1959. Damaged over the years due to fire and natural wear and tear, the building had degraded into a dilapidated state in modern times. In end 2018, a design exercise to carry out a thorough study and proposal of a new wet market was initiated by the then Perak State Executive Council member, YB Howard Lee.
Most wet markets in Malaysia share many common failings, such as insufficient natural lighting, poorly designed drainage resulting in wet floors, disorganised refuse areas, and more. Such problems are usually due to substandard planning and management by the authorities, coupled with a general lack of awareness among users.
YB Howard Lee commissioned Kuee Architecture to propose a modern sustainable wet market that would act as a game-changer for not just the state of Perak, but for the entire country. Parallel to this was to also have a revamped civic education programme for local residents to ensure the successful delivery and maintenance of the new market upon its completion.
Design Concept
The form of the building was inspired by a well-loved building in the city centre of Ipoh, known colloquially as Bazar Bulat or Round Market. The iconic building, which was demolished in 2001, is still fondly remembered by many townspeople. Built in 1961, it served as the Yau Tet Shin Market and shopping centre that sold various goods, and was well received by both traders and the public for many years.
The roof structure for Pasar Pasir Pinji has been designed to have a direct resemblance to the Bazar Bulat, albeit stretched and evolved into a modern form relevant to the 21st century. It is hoped that evoking the nostalgic memory of Bazar Bulat will carry on the legacy for many years to come. With eight modular structures, the concept of the octagonal design of the Bazar Bulat is elaborated further in this new wet market.
Measuring about 6500 square metres, the upcoming Pasir Pinji wet market is a double-storey building with a high ceiling and a sub-basement car park. It aims to be the first GreenRE Silver rated wet market, and represents a bold take on public buildings with strong community-centric driven input. The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Genesis of the Project
The original Pasar Pasir Pinji in Ipoh, Perak was constructed in 1959. Damaged over the years due to fire and natural wear and tear, the building had degraded into a dilapidated state in modern times. In end 2018, a design exercise to carry out a thorough study and proposal of a new wet market was initiated by the then Perak State Executive Council member, YB Howard Lee.
Most wet markets in Malaysia share many common failings, such as insufficient natural lighting, poorly designed drainage resulting in wet floors, disorganised refuse areas, and more. Such problems are usually due to substandard planning and management by the authorities, coupled with a general lack of awareness among users.
YB Howard Lee commissioned Kuee Architecture to propose a modern sustainable wet market that would act as a game-changer for not just the state of Perak, but for the entire country. Parallel to this was to also have a revamped civic education programme for local residents to ensure the successful delivery and maintenance of the new market upon its completion.
Design Concept
The form of the building was inspired by a well-loved building in the city centre of Ipoh, known colloquially as Bazar Bulat or Round Market. The iconic building, which was demolished in 2001, is still fondly remembered by many townspeople. Built in 1961, it served as the Yau Tet Shin Market and shopping centre that sold various goods, and was well received by both traders and the public for many years.
The roof structure for Pasar Pasir Pinji has been designed to have a direct resemblance to the Bazar Bulat, albeit stretched and evolved into a modern form relevant to the 21st century. It is hoped that evoking the nostalgic memory of Bazar Bulat will carry on the legacy for many years to come. With eight modular structures, the concept of the octagonal design of the Bazar Bulat is elaborated further in this new wet market.
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