Remarkable beauty, fascinating tales (article)

05.06.12 - Remarkable beauty, fascinating tales
New Straits Times
IN the last 30 odd years, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture has been awarded every three years. Malaysia has been the recipient of this award six times. In conjunction with Treasures Of the Aga Khan Museum: Architecture In Islamic Arts exhibition, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia has created a complimentary display that features these winning structures. They are:

1. Tanjong Jara Beach Hotel and Rantau Abang Visitors Center, Terengganu (1981-1983); Wimberly, Whisenand, Allison, Tong and Goo with Akitek Bersekutu.
2. Menara Mesiniaga, Selangor (1993-1995); T.R. Hamzah and Yeang
3. Salinger Residence, Selangor (1996-1998); Jimmy C.S. Lim.
4. The Datai, Pulau Langkawi (1999-2001); Kerri Hill & Akitek Jururancang
5. Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur (2002-2004); Cesar Pelli and Associates & KLCC Development Projects
6. University of Technology Petronas, Perak (2005-2007); Foster + Partners and GDP Architects
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