- Sector: Transportation
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Architect/Specifier: Kisho Kurokawa
- Product(s):
Malaysia has taken big strides on the way to becoming one of the most economically successful of the developing nations, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is a solid example of the proud new national identity associated with that economic success.
Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa's design is an interesting example of his concept of "symbiosis," which Kurokawa has described as an "airport in the forest." It's culturally aware, too ? for example, the roof?s sleek, stainless-steel rendering of mosque-inspired architecture illustrates Kurokawa's synthesis of modern materials with religious and cultural traditions (Malaysia is more than 60% Muslim). His design also includes a series of prayer rooms throughout the complex.
The architect incorporated elements from Malaysia's forest environment into his design. Wood ceilings from Hunter Douglas Contract are installed throughout the 1.3 million-square-foot building.
Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa's design is an interesting example of his concept of "symbiosis," which Kurokawa has described as an "airport in the forest." It's culturally aware, too ? for example, the roof?s sleek, stainless-steel rendering of mosque-inspired architecture illustrates Kurokawa's synthesis of modern materials with religious and cultural traditions (Malaysia is more than 60% Muslim). His design also includes a series of prayer rooms throughout the complex.
The architect incorporated elements from Malaysia's forest environment into his design. Wood ceilings from Hunter Douglas Contract are installed throughout the 1.3 million-square-foot building.
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