Introduction
Klang Valley is a rich source of architectural heritage dated from pre-colonial, colonial, post independence until present times. The historical richness creates a very vibrant architectural fabric. The modern architecture emerges rapidly from 1950’s to 1970’s as the economic growth spurs. This follows the international style that spreads across the world in 1930’s to 50’s. However, many historical modernist buildings may face risk of being demolished to make way for more contemporary buildings. Thus, by recording and documenting the buildings, we can contribute to preserve the historical evidence of the valuable Modern Architecture in Klang Valley. The findings are to be compiled in essays and to be submitted using a web book platform. Web book is a publication in digital form, consisting of text (report), images, or both.
Web Book
Tasks
Students are to form a group of 5. The group will conduct a research to document the architecture on a selected building. Students are responsible to ensure that the building is in a good shape and easily accessible. The process of liaising and follow up with the authorities may take a long time. Therefore, the group must have a backup plan before choosing the building. Each group will have ONE main selection and TWO alternative selections from the given list. The group is also highly encouraged to choose their own modern buildings around Klang Valley.
Learning Outcomes
1. Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
2. Able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
3. Able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings, descriptive diagrams and photography
4. Able to create a web book as a mean to publish academic materials