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Category Archives: Architecture

Visit Newcastle: The New Newcastle Museum

Salam. In this entry, I’ll share about a brand new tourist attraction in Newcastle which is the new Newcastle Museum. Continue reading →

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The Future of Newcastle Mosque

Salam. There are only two mosque in Newcastle and the one I visit the most is the Newcastle Mosque in Wallsend. However, there are some controversies regarding the new mosque project. Continue reading →

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Visiting Imam Ali Abu Talib Mosque in Lakemba

Continuing our next destination of our first Sydney trip to one of the oldest mosque in Sydney which is Imam Ali Abu Talib Mosque which is located in Lakemba. Continue reading →

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Visiting Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

It’s my very first visit to Sydney and the first destination is Circular Quay. My wife on the other hand has been here before for a site visit for her studio project. Let’s check it out! Continue reading →

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Greater KL Model at Federal Territories Ministry Building, Putrajaya

During my visit to the building of Ministry of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing in Putrajaya, I’ve spotted this large city model. Continue reading →

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15 Mosque Trend in Malaysia

I’ve been postponing about writing this entry because I need time to do some research about this topic. I refer to mosque because most of them have bigger built up area than surau. Some mosque really utilize these spaces and maximise the role as community centre. Let’s see what are the mosque trend in Malaysia, now and in the next few years. Continue reading →

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5 Common Problems with Mosque & Surau design in Malaysia

Salam. We are still discussing about the mosque and surau design in Malaysia. Previously, I shared about my 10 most visited mosque and surau. Based on my observation, they shared common problems in term of architecture and interior design. Let’s see one by one. Continue reading →

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My 10 Most Visited Mosques (and Surau)

Salam. Mosque or masjid is a worship place of Islam. While surau is the smaller version of mosque. Every Muslim are encourage to perform congregational prayers at mosque. For the past three years, I’ve been coming to these mosque few … Continue reading →

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1Malaysia as architectural design concept

Salam. Since the launch of 1Malaysia in June 2009, it has become such a phenomenon in Malaysia. The government together with local companies and GLCs had promoted the concept especially during the month of independence with their own version of … Continue reading →

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If the World’s Biggest Dome is Located in Makkah

Salam. I just watched National Geographic documentary series, ‘Big, Bigger, Biggest‘ about the development of dome in the architecture world. I really enjoy the documentary where cool 3D visualization and animation helps me to understand the whole thing. To date, … Continue reading →

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