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Work progressing on the external dance floor. Left is part of the ceremonial stand

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will be two revolving carousels to convey luggage from the planes to the concourse.

From the front of the concourse a 100 ft. ramp leads down to the apron. It is sheltered by a further series of paraboloid shells, each measuring 48 ft. by 18 ft.

Viewing Gallery

Two 50 ft. reinforced concrete spiral ramps sweep up to the mez- zanine floor and thence to a 600 ft. long gallery which commands a panoramic view of the entire air- field.

Adjacent to the gallery are two air-conditioned and sound-proof lounges and dining rooms with divid- ing glass panels to allow an uninter- rupted view of the entire 37ft. high ceiling from any point, The main decoration of this lounge will be a large mural depicting Malaysia's people and culture.

At night the two dining rooms will be converted into night clubs

columns and shallow shell roofing are shown in this view of the terminal under construction

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Shell roofing also shelters the 100 ft. ramp leading from the passenger building to the apron

Far East Architect & Builder June, 1965