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UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

Great Hall, theatre, court, administration complex

THE

'HE recently completed Great Hall of the University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur. is part of the pro- duct from an architectural competi- tion, held by the university in 1962, for the design of a complex of build- ings in the centre of the campus overlooking the lake.

This complex includes the adminis- tration centre of the university, court room, the Great Hall for Convoca- tion, assemblies, conferences and in- door sports, and a theatre. The buildings were to be designed as an aesthetic focus to the entire campus. yet to be constructed and equipped within an extremely tight budget.

Between 1962 and 1965 the prize

BOOTY, EDWARDS & PARTNERS

FRANK & VARGESON

STEEN, SEHESTED & PARTNERS

SAM DE SILVA & ASSOCIATES

PAUL Y CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

winning design was subjected to various changes in size due to vary- ing requirements and growing finan- cial commitments of the university during which time building costs con- tinued to rise. The building contract

architects

quantity surveyors

structural engineers

electrical engineers

main contractor

was eventually awarded in January 1965.

The design of the buildings, in the words of the assessors of the com- petition. "although bold and vigorous

in conception combines dignity and

View of complex from south

Far East Architect & Builder October, 1966

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