Just a bit of back ground history on this place taken from its website ;).......



The history of Carcosa Seri Negara is integral to the development and history of Malaysia.

In 1895, four Malay states were governed by hereditary Sultans, with the help of British advisors. Sir Frank Swettenham, then the British advisor to the Sultan of Perak, suggested that the four states form a single Federation. His suggestion was accepted by the Sultans and the British Foreign Office. Sir Frank himself was appointed the first Resident-General of the Federated Malay States.

Kuala Lumpur then was a simple village inhabited mainly by Chinese tin miners. But Sir Frank had loved the site ever since 1888, when he visited a jungle area on the western outskirts. Feeling that the town needed a public area, he supervised the damming of a stream on that jungle site. The stream became a lake and the jungles became what is today the Lake Gardens.

In 1896, Sir Frank started constructing his official residence above the Lake Gardens. This was Carcosa, probably a stylization of the Italian cara cosa or "dear place".



In 1904, Sir Frank moved to Carcosa, at the same time finishing a building called "King's House" on an adjacent hillside. King's House, today Seri Negara (which means "beautiful country"), was to house the Governor of the Straits Settlements as well as other illustrious guests of the Malay Federation.
From 1904 until the 1941 Japanese invasion of Malaysia, Carcosa was the official residence of the highest British representative to the Malay States. The titles have varied over the years (Resident General became Chief Secretary, which became British Resident, Selangor State), but Carcosa always remained "the house on the hill". Receptions, formal balls, holidays were always celebrated here. When guests arrived, they were housed at the King's House.

Seri Negara :


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A point of pride with the residents has always been the Lake Gardens. Malaysia has over 18,000 indigenous plants, trees, and flowers. Added to these, the British planted flora from their previous postings, many of which thrived in this privileged spot.

During World War II, Carcosa became the Japanese Senior Officers' Army Mess. In August 1945, the British Army used the mansions for their own Senior Officers until a Chief Secretary was appointed. With the independence of Malaya in 1957, Carcosa became the official residence of the British High Commissioner, while the King's House - now renamed Seri Negara - was the official guesthouse for Malaysia's most important visitors.
In 1987, Carcosa was returned to the Government of Malaysia. In 1989, after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II stayed at Carcosa during the meeting of the commonwealth nations - Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), both mansions were administered together forming what is now called Carcosa Seri Negara.



Internally, they have gone through several changes. What had once been drawing rooms, studies, and small guestrooms are now suites and function/banquet rooms. Externally, Carcosa Seri Negara preserves its original outlines. The mansions, set against the manicured lawns and the lake gardens, show a part of Malaysia which seemingly can never change.

The Carcosa :


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Location Map to Carcosa Seri Negara:


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CARCOSA SERI NEGARA RELAUNCHES SERI NEGARA MANSION




As the invitation stated, there was truly a regal "return of elegance" with the re-launching of Seri Negara on 25th October 2002. After two years of meticulous restoration, this mansion resumed its rightful place as part of Carcosa Seri Negara, the only colonial boutique hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

The lawn of the palatial Seri Negara was the venue for hospitality in the style to which Carcosa Seri Negara has long been accustomed. Over 500 guests were present for the occasion, which was celebrated with non-stop entertainment that included jazz and brass band performances, singing by "the Malaysian Tom Jones" and a showcase of Celine's latest Spring / Summer 2003 collection. A lavish spread of food and drinks was served during the event, and complimentary stays at Carcosa Seri Negara's 13 exclusive suites were given away during the lucky draw as the party's finale.





Built in 1904, Seri Negara was originally called the "King's House" and was designated as the official residence of the Governor of the Straits Settlements. King's House was vacated by the British High Commissioner on August 31, 1957, and returned to the Malayan Government. It was then opened as a state guest house, known as Istana Tetamu, hosting many a visiting dignitary. In accordance with its elevated status, the building was renamed Seri Negara. Newly restored and refurbished to the highest contemporary standards of comfort, safety and convenience, this splendid residence has been universally recognised as an integral part of the national heritage.



Today, after a two-year renovation, Seri Negara presents its six historic suites enhanced by modern facilities. Retained in all its glory is the magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. Traditional English afternoon tea with scones and strawberries is served at the famous Drawing Room on a Victorian silver three-tier carrier. As the only restaurant in Kuala Lumpur to feature fine-dining Malay cuisine, The Gulai House provides dining options at the revamped Seri Negara mansion. For conferences, meetings and seminars, guests needs can be catered to in style at Ledang I and II, and Jerai Suite.

The memorable event was graced by numerous leading lights of local society.

The lawn......


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SERI NEGARA RE-OPENS DRAWING ROOM FOR ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA



The Drawing Room at Seri Negara has re-opened, after a one-year refurbishment, with its famous English Afternoon Tea.

Priced at RM 55.00 nett per person and half price for children below 12 year-old, the afternoon tea is served daily from 3.00pm - 6.00pm at the Drawing Room, which re-opened on 30 December 2001. The Drawing Room accommodates up to 40 persons. The verandah seats 20 and the upstairs Jerai Suite offers a cosy room for ten, or the terrace, with the Kuala Lumpur skyline as backdrop, also for ten persons.

Popular among corporate businessmen and socialites, the revamped afternoon tea is now featuring five menus which are changed on a weekly basis. Favourites such as cucumber sandwiches, turnovers, plain and raisin scones with clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam and strawberries from California are served along with other delights namely cinnamon pouched pear parcez, hazelnut truffle and raspberry cheese cake.





"We are the first hotel in Malaysia serving Wedgwood Tea from the UK," said Mr A T A Wahab, Restaurant Manager at Seri Negara. "There are six fruit teas to choose from or guests can opt for classics like Earl Grey or Wedgwood Original." added Mr Wahab.
Reservations are recommended at 03-2281 1888, dress code is smart casual.

English Tea at the verandah :


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Seri Negara Mansion Drawing Room:


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Here's an article and some pictures I found on Carcosa Seri Negara:



Text by WENDY KHADIJAH MOORE
Photographs by RADIN MOHD NOH SALEH





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The elegant Carcosa Seri Negara is set in its own tropical garden.





CHAMBER MUSIC tinkles in the background as pampered guests, society matrons, expatriate wives with time on their hands and tourists looking for a touch of history with class enter the drawing room for afternoon tea. Contemplating the cake rack as a uniformed waiter pours tea, the guests relax on Regency chairs in an alcove lined with bay-windows draped in floral chintz. They could well be sitting in an upper-class English residence, so authentic is the reproduction, if not for the view outside the window where palms and century-old rain trees draped with ferns shatter the illusion. But the contrast between the tropical surrounds and the elegance and ambience of a 19th-century mansion is what makes Carcosa Seri Negara so appealing.





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A hotel only since 1989, the 19th-century mansion boasts a
grand entrance hall and staircase.







Kuala Lumpur’s grandest hotel, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1998, can be counted on to provide an atmospheric colonial experience with impeccable style. No wonder, given its illustrious history.






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A sumptuous afternoon tea is served
in the drawing room.







Unlike Asia’s other “grand hotels”, however, which have always been hotels, Carcosa has only taken paying guests for little more than a decade. Built on a hill top overlooking the Lake Gardens, by Sir Frank Swettenham, the first Resident-General of the Federated Malay States, this handsome, palatial house served as the colonial governors’ residence until Independence, except during World War II when it housed senior officers of the Imperial Japanese Army. After Independence in 1957 it became the British High Commissioner’s home until it reverted to the Malaysian Government in 1987. Two years later it became a luxury hotel and, true to its genteel reputation, the first guest welcomed was HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She was so delighted by her experience she became Carcosa’s most famous return guest.

Edwin Le Prince, executive housekeeper and Carcosa’s most experienced personal butler, recalls her stay with fondness but with the circumspection required of those serving the rich and famous. He gives guests undivided, 24-hour service, a feature of the hotel. At 7am on the dot he would provide a boiling kettle of water for the Queen to make her own tea, a practice that he particularly admired; while no-one, Edwin declares, can match Mel Gibson for jokes and a hard workout, recalling a particularly gruelling tennis match on the hotel’s hard courts. Other guests he’s been fortunate to serve include Yassar Arafat, Jacky Chan and John Major.

The hotel’s exclusivity means that there are only 13 suites, of which the Queen’s Suite, is the most expensive at RM3,500 per night, or almost US$1,000. Besides the bedroom, bathroom and dining room, it has an antiques-filled audience room which opens to a spacious verandah overlooking the lush 40-acre gardens with a view of Kuala Lumpur’s skyscrapers beyond.






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View the Kuala Lumpur skyline from the verandah of the Queen’s Suite.



Dining at Carcosa Seri Negara was always, as it is now, an exclusive event for a select clientele. In the colonial days, dinner guests were formally attired and entered the dining room in pairs as a band played the “Roast Beef of Old England”. The only way to secure an invitation to dinner was by entering one’s name in a book at the guardhouse and then waiting to see if one would be selected by the Private Secretary. These days, the only credentials you need to dine, or indeed stay, at Carcosa are a gold credit card or a bulging wallet.

Weekend palace by the lake




By GEETHA KRISHNAN


THE grey mansion in a distance across Putrajaya Lake often attracts attention. Its bearing is regal yet no indication is given of its importance save for a giant Selangor flag flapping majestically over the glistening waters of the man-made lake.

On the other side of the lake, a nondescript sign simply stating Istana Darul Ehsan is wedged between roads leading into the residential area of Precinct 8.

Stately iron gates soon appear, bearing royal crests – just as unassuming as its royal owner who has won the hearts of his subjects with his humility, sportsmanship and above all, charisma.

Istana Darul Ehsan is the weekend palace of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

It is the sultan’s fifth palace, the others being Istana Mestika Shah Alam, Istana Bukit Kayangan in Shah Alam, Istana Alam Shah in Klang and Istana Selangor in Kuala Lumpur.

Work on Istana Darul Ehsan began on Nov 22, 2000, during the reign of the sultan’s late father Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah who assumed the throne as the 11th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia in 1999.

Sadly, the King passed away in 2001 before work on the palace was completed last year.

Comptroller of The Royal Household to the Sultan of Selangor, Datuk Zakaria Abd Rahman, said the construction of Istana Darul Ehsan was based on an agreement between the late King and former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Sultan Sharafuddin only assumed control of the palace when it was 60% ready. But he decided to retain the building’s style and theme for the interior, furnishings, furniture and fixtures in memory of his father,” Zakaria said during a brief tour of the palace.

“Tuanku who is also sad that his late father never lived to see the palace completed only requested for two changes to be made.

“He asked that the flagpole be raised 100 feet and the palace be renamed Istana Darul Ehsan for it was formerly known as Istana Selangor. This was done to avoid confusion over the existing Istana Selangor,” he added.

Built Tudor-style with a light and deep grey facade, the palace is more of a mansion.

The crowd frequenting Dataran Putra and Selera Putra located across the lake are often caught gaping at it in sheer fascination.

It is extremely difficult to contain one’s excitement as well when given the golden opportunity to tour the palace as it is not open to the public.

Opulent to the highest degree, the interior is done in gold, cream and subdued yellow. The grand doors open to a large lobby constructed in a semi-circle.

The marble floors offer a mirror image and are spotless. Ten staff work around-the-clock maintaining the palace.

Three regal portraits of Sultan Sharafuddin hold fort over the lobby while handcrafted boat and yacht models from around the world are placed sparingly around the spacious area.

It goes without saying that the sultan is an ardent seaman, having sailed around the globe in the yacht S.Y. Jugra in 1995 and returning home a year later a national hero.

Istana Darul Ehsan is split into six storeys and serviced by lifts. There are a number of rooms within the palace including the sultan’s well-guarded private quarters. Sultan Sharafuddin is also extremely fond of his personal library.

The living area just before the library holds keris paintings by famous local artist Azman Yusof. The sultan is also a collector of artist Datuk Ibrahim Hussein’s works.

The grand reception area located one floor below the lobby looks out to a splendid view of Putrajaya namely Putra Mosque, Selera Putra and the Prime Minister’s Office. It also offers a great view of the palace’s well manicured lawns and private jetty.

Huge columns support the area and the furnishings, all local, for the sultan takes great pride in home products, are magnificent.

A corner of the area has even been dedicated to music recitals with a baby grand piano stealing the limelight.

More models of boats and yachts are placed strategically here and some are of historical importance. The Friesland 1663 for instance is a replica of the first Dutch ship to arrive in Malacca.

Then there is the scale model of an armed trading Bugis perahu circa 1880, presented to the sultan by the Royal Selangor Yacht Club.

A portrait of the late King Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah looks over a portion of the hall and is placed above the family photographs of Sultan Sharafuddin where the sultan is featured in a relaxed pose with his children, daughters Tengku Zerafina and Tengku Zatashah and the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah.

So far I've only got this picture of the palace as I am at work now.....would post more pictures soon :D


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nice palace. i like the design very much;)

RM800 per night - baqthier rm200, Sze rm300, Farid rm300...wah cukup! :D

RM800 per night - baqthier rm200, Sze rm300, Farid rm300...wah cukup! :D

Don't want la...mahal gila...;)

Its so grand! :eek:

Wasnt Sir Frank Swettenham murdered?

RM800 per night - baqthier rm200, Sze rm300, Farid rm300...wah cukup! :D


eh? Why you RM200? You think we dunno how to count ah? :D

Its so grand! :eek:

Wasnt Sir Frank Swettenham murdered?


hmmmm......my history is a bit rusty but I have no recollection of any British big guns being murdered except for JWW Birch and Sir Henry Gurney ;)


Anyway this Carcosa Seri Negara is so exclusive that not many locals knew it existed and when I actually drove my friends there just to take a look....they are often mesmerized! Certainly it is one of KL's best kept secret! :D

In fact Carcosa's sister hotels (all super luxurious ones) are not too well known abroad like The Datai and The Andaman (both located at the Datai Bay - which is one of Discovery Channel's top beaches and 'best kept secret beach') :D

:eek:What a great history of carcosa Seri Negara. Can't belive there were many nobles stay in this building b4...
Szehoong>next time bring me there ya hehehehe:naughty:

:eek:What a great history of carcosa Seri Negara. Can't belive there were many nobles stay in this building b4...
Szehoong>next time bring me there ya hehehehe:naughty:


You belanja me there for 'English Afternoon Tea' lah.......I would be more than happy to be at your service! :D

:eek:What a great history of carcosa Seri Negara. Can't belive there were many nobles stay in this building b4...
Szehoong>next time bring me there ya hehehehe:naughty:

RM800 per night - Pablo RM200, Szehoong, RM200, Zahir, RM200, Baq RM 200, TYW, Rm0.01

:D:D:D:D:D

You belanja me there for 'English Afternoon Tea' lah.......I would be more than happy to be at your service! :D

:lol:lol.....no need to pay lah...we all cuci pinggan magkuk after makan...:lol::D

When the rm100 mangkuk pecah, then zahir rm20, szehoong rm20, tyw rm30, pablo rm30 :D

When the rm100 mangkuk pecah, then zahir rm20, szehoong rm20, tyw rm30, pablo rm30 :D

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:..then must be careful loh:D:D:D

When the rm100 mangkuk pecah, then zahir rm20, szehoong rm20, tyw rm30, pablo rm30 :D

hmm... how about baq??:D

why me? I paid for the high-tea! :tongue:
kidding... lawak hari isninlah :D

why me? I paid for the high-tea! :tongue:
kidding... lawak hari isninlah :D

so. how much was it?? :)

so. how much was it?? :)

you want to me to go on kidding ah? :D
Ok i paid rm88..I had caviar, pink salmon, oysters and lots more like ikan masin, apam balik.etc :D

you want to me to go on kidding ah? :D
Ok i paid rm88..I had caviar, pink salmon, oysters and lots more like ikan masin, apam balik.etc :D

i haven't take caviar before. how does it taste like??

It is a mansion-turned hotel?

yep..turn to page 1 :D

i haven't take caviar before. how does it taste like??

erm...cod roe?..the next day after makan, got pimples all over face :wallbash:

erm...cod roe?..the next day after makan, got pimples all over face :wallbash:

wah, let me c yr face??

Wah.....Baq sounds 'high' here! :D

When the rm100 mangkuk pecah, then zahir rm20, szehoong rm20, tyw rm30, pablo rm30 :D

Why on earth I have to pay RM20 pulak? :ohno:

you want to me to go on kidding ah? :D
Ok i paid rm88..I had caviar, pink salmon, oysters and lots more like ikan masin, apam balik.etc :D

Hmmm...have you eaten cavier before?

Hmmm...have you eaten cavier before?

he said he got pimples all over his face the next day, maybe he has:D

wah! nice :D i thought it would be more traditional in design tho

^ red and blue shirts what a contrast :D

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^ red and blue shirts what a contrast :D




....and the guy with the red shirt looks like a turtle :rofl: :D :lol:

A pic I found!

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I put the bag to rest already lah :D

This is the 1st private residential in Malaysia to receive electricity!

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This is the 1st private residential in Malaysia to receive electricity!



yup.....that's the Loke Mansion.......Loke Yew built this fabulously grand house and it is the first house in Malaysia to have electricity! :eek:

ANyway for trivia: Loke Yew is the father to Datuk Loke Wan Tho - one of Hong Kong's movie tycoon and the founder of Cathay Organisation ;)

....and Loke Yew brought my family in from China 4 generations ago......he's from the same village as my ancestors near Guangzhou ;)

Thanks for the info Sze! ;)

Pakistan High Commission - I took from Menara KL
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Bok House

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"The famous former residence of a rich mining towkay named Chua Cheng Bok.It was occupied by a famous french restaurant called Le Coq d'Or for several years until it was closed down in 1999.

When Chua was just a poor boy, he fell in love with a beautiful rich Chinese girl who lived next door. He wanted to marry her but the girl's father forbade it. Chua, who ran a bycycle repair shop, vowed that he would make the girl's father regret his desicion. From then on he devoted his full energy to making money. From bycycle shop to tin buying to tin mining. As can be expected, he became rich and famous. He then built this house to overcome that of his wealthy neighbour which has long since dissapeared.

It was a sad day when the restaurant was finally closed, I have some good memories of it. The restaurant staff was always mighty friendly. The food is good and in such huge amount per serving. Not only they serve western food but also Chinese and Thai. The restaurant occupied only some part of the ground floor of the house and if you are not interested in dining there but just want to have a look at the house, they would gladly let you go straight to the first floor. The house is truly amazing. There is still a marble statue of a woman in one of the bedroom. It is sad now that the house is in the state of unkept, the front gate are locked and we are forever deprived it of its beauty. I wonder how it was like when the Boks were there."

Wah, KL still has so many mansions....
Very few left in Singapore! :cry: :bash:

Why did the French restaurant close?Was the business bad?

No idea also. Hey, Darren do you have the pic of the mansion in Melaka where now it houses Southern Bank?

Syed Al-Atas Mansion, PenangCharming

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Cheong Fat Sze Mansion, Penang, One of Asia's Best Boutique Hotels!
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Leong Fee Mansion, Penang:eek:
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:eek:

Planter's Mansion, Penang(dunno the planter's name :D)
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ABANDONED BEAUTIES in PENANG??
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WOW!!! :eek2:

Kellie's Castle, Fort Conwills

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:eek2:

wahhh, nice pics baq!! :okay:

wah...nice findings baq...
Emr takda la...nvm.when i balik ill take the photo.I'm always around that area:D
Actually Melaka used to hv lots of big mansions.However,most of them were destructed for new buildings in the 90s.Klebang used to hv a few

No idea also. Hey, Darren do you have the pic of the mansion in Melaka where now it houses Southern Bank?



hehehe.....you should ask me :D ......anyway I hope Darren would take a better picture next time cos I took this from a fast moving car ;)



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wow! thanks for the pic though you should have caught the side profile which will show it's mightiness :D

MORE! HUGE!

A Georgian Mansion, Penang
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not bad Sze:D don worry,ill post one as soon as i get to Melaka:D One side view comin up!

A Georgian Mansion, Penang
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This mansion is called Homestead ;) It is still occupied by the family which used to own BHL Bank :)

thanks sze!
I found through webshots
Tan Cheng Lok Street Mansion, Melaka
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Hey,I didn't know Tan Cheng Lok Street Mansion is that famous,it's currently being occupied by my friend's grandparents!

what? I thought it's an Association builing now? :?
Did you see one of the Malaysia Truly Asia TV ad? There was a glance of this mansion in it!

seriously they are.Maybe were liao kua:D the last time i heard them staying there was early this year.will double check when i get back k.

sure, darren ;)

Istana Kuala Kangsar now a museum

http://muzium.perak.gov.my/gambar/kualakangsar/main_muzium1.jpg
http://www.asiantrails.com/resource/1352/static/bg-My10.jpg

Lim Lean Teng?s Mansion 2nd take!

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images10/woodvpen.jpg

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

looks so grand!

big enough to be turned into a hotel :eek:

More pics of Melaka's Southern Bank:


http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/melaka/mansions/img_7391.jpg

http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/melaka/mansions/img_7392.jpg

another.........

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh ... these are GORgeous! :okay: Thanks so much! :)

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh ... these are GORgeous! :okay: Thanks so much! :)


Thanks WH! :) I'll post more when I have the time to search thru all my 'achives' of pics! :D

There are many more of these mansions in Penang and Melaka (Malacca). Most of KL's had been torn down during the boom of the 80s and 90s :cry:


Anyway anyone care for pictures of newer mansions and palaces? :D Or should we just stick to the older ones first :)

Thanks WH..and YES i wanna see the newer ones of Kenny Hills, Damansara Hill, etc!

What's the name of this greatly conserved piece?

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Dato' Jaafar's Residence, Johor Bahru
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one of ma fav in penang~ never get borin of lookin at them whenever i drove pass northam road~ great picz guys~ :okay: thx~

anyway~ are they knockin down Kellies Castle??? or they repairin it??? i never knew that malaysia hav a castle... :eek:

Loke Yew Mansion now Loke Yew's HQ lor
http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images11/wlokekl.jpg

Loke Chow Kit's Mansion, KL
http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images11/pamkl.jpg

Loke Yew Mansion now Loke Yew's HQ lor


Loke Yew's HQ??? :?

anyway~ are they knockin down Kellies Castle??? or they repairin it??? i never knew that malaysia hav a castle... :eek:


Kellie's Castle is a national heritage lah! :bash:

They wouldn't knock it down ;) ....the unfinished look of Kellie's Castle is simply because it is unfinished :)

Kuala Kangsar, Royal Town of Perak


Istana Kenangan Bukit Chandan again.

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gorgeous pics - beautiful thread! next time anyone goes to melaka, please try to take photos of the abandoned mansions on the esplanade that are overgrown by the plants. right in front of the straits of malacca. really atmospheric!

Brooke's Mansion, Kuching (built in 1870)
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Istana Maziah, Kuala Terrenganu
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Brooke's Mansion, Kuching (built in 1870)


I tot its called The Astana? :D

Thank you, gents! :)

These are truly beautiful buildings! :master:

I just wonder why so many of them are pure white? A bit of a paint job would bring out the wonderfully intricate details sooo much better!

And I totally agree with szehoong, who said: Most of KL's had been torn down during the boom of the 80s and 90s. That's not only :cry: but also :bash:

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373776.jpg

Gorgeous!!! beautiful Malays architecture~ :eek: i realli like this one~ :master:

:)

Mansion at Northam
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Nice to see those traditional Malay houses. :okay:

We have very few left here, thankfully some had been conserved, along Mountbatten Road.


Others are blended, like Black-and-White Bungalows, on stilts.
Any pictures of those in M'sia?

More Kuala Kangsar Palaces

Istana Hulu
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Anotehr Istana
http://files.photojerk.com/baqthier/kualakangsarpalace3.jpg

Seri Menanti
http://srv.fotopages.com/2/2869951.jpg

An unknown but beautiful Istana
http://srv.fotopages.com/2/1011645.jpg

Actually it's Istana Balai Besar
http://srv.fotopages.com/2/1009403.jpg

Istana Maziah
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:eek: I have no idea Istana Hulu is that nice!!! :eek:

I think Istana Alam Shah is very nice too ;)

I don't really like the 70s extention to Istana Maziah......looked very odd there....like office building only :(

Thank you, gents! :)

These are truly beautiful buildings! :master:

I just wonder why so many of them are pure white? A bit of a paint job would bring out the wonderfully intricate details sooo much better!


that's cuz in those days, no air-con, so paint jobs were a way of keeping the buildling cool....white reflects the whole light spectrum, thus minimising the absorption of heat....

A mansion in Penang. now a restaurant

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^^^ I like what they did to this mansion! :okay:

Just about 2 years back....this mansion is in a very dilapidated state....thanks to a far-sighted entrepreneur......this magnificent mansion returned to its glory! ;)

This mansion is one of the very rare places of residence in Malaysia to have Art Noveau motifs esp in its interior :)

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373776.jpg

Gorgeous!!! beautiful Malays architecture~ :eek: i realli like this one~ :master:

Well...this one was build without using a single nail. Imagine that...

The location now is not its original location though...they moved during the restoration period of Istana Kenangan.

Another Istana
http://files.photojerk.com/baqthier/kualakangsarpalace3.jpg

Baq. This Istana Iskandariah. The royal istana for Sultan Perak though they seldom stay here. Located at the very top of Bukit Chandan overlooking Sungai Perak.

Beautiful scenery as well...

those istanas are really grandiose! :eek:

More Kuala Kangsar Palaces

Istana Hulu
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Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah - Kuala Kangsar, Royal Town of Perak

by Yip WC


Water garden outside the car gallery

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Anotehr Istana
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The rolling grass outside the palace

by Yip WC

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The new palace just opposite the old

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Palace from afar

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Zoomed to max

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Intricate lamp post

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The main gate of the palace where you'll enter when the Sultan confers you your title

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Gorgeous!!! beautiful Malays architecture~ :eek: i realli like this one~ :master:

Tells of the history of the palace which was built without using a single metal nail

by Yip WC

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Well...this one was build without using a single nail. Imagine that...

The location now is not its original location though...they moved during the restoration period of Istana Kenangan.

ppl claim that it was built without a single nail..but i heard my sis and bro, who been there b4, they said everywhere got nails...don't know is that true or not!!!

Ku Di Ku Meh Mansion
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Totally abanoned
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Penang Hill Mansion
http://www.rudborg.bravepages.com/foton/Thailand_2002_01/images/125-2535_img.jpg

Mansion at Gurney Drive
http://www.success88.com/apartment/gurney-beach/gurneybeach.jpg

Is this still around? Penang one

http://www.saxonia.com/jpg/001464.jpg

Mansion at Gurney Drive
http://www.success88.com/apartment/gurney-beach/gurneybeach.jpg

i don't know if this mansion is built to have the same design as Gurney beach or the other way around.



Is this still around? Penang one
http://www.saxonia.com/jpg/001464.jpg

not sure....can't recognize the location or building:(

looks a little scary with that lady in white standing on the balcony!

I'll email some photos for szehoong to post to this thread soon from my recent trip to KL, Penang, Melaka, Putrajaya - I took lots of mansions!

I'll email some photos for szehoong to post to this thread soon from my recent trip to KL, Penang, Melaka, Putrajaya - I took lots of mansions!


Okies........:D

I might have some problem with my personal email. Please mail to both my work email and personal one. My work email would be szehoong@cpkgroup.com ;)

i think this one is called Peak view. the sign in front of it's gate says so
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/tanyw/PeakView1.jpg

Choong Lye Hock Mansion, Penang WOW!!!
http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/17064.html

Lim Cheng Teik Mansion, also WOW!!!
http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/16924.html

Lim Lean Teng Mansion...walaO!!
http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/12281.html

This one also wow!WOWOWOWOWOWO!!!
http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/10918.html

Bukit Jambul Mansion...WOWOW!
http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/8604.html


Sorry for the wowowows :D:D:D

^^^ Its okay Baq! :D I am like WOWOWOWOW too! :D

more WOWOWOWs

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wow beautiful!!! :eek:

u makan there ar? :d

wow beautiful!!! :eek:

u makan there ar? :d

no...supposed to yumcha there but it was too late

CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION
http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com
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INTRODUCTION

A Unique Heritage Experience

Located in the historic inner city of George Town, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, dazzling in its original indigo-blue, is the mysterious Orient's best preserved paradigm Chinese courtyard house. Painstakingly restored in recent years, the myth behind "China's last Mandarin & first Capitalist" is revealed in the architecture that incorporates 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases & 220 vernacular timber louvre windows. The winner of UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Heritage 2000 Award for Conservation, the building's eclectic character is a reflection of the times at the end of the 19th Century when the myths & magic of the Chinese Kingdom embraced the glory of the British Empire in a whirling pool of cross-cultural energies.

110 years of history resonates within its cool, secluded, tropical spaces. 16 uniquely themed bedrooms of generous proportions echo the interior styles of various periods of human endeavour in Penang. A talented team of local & foreign artists lovingly crafted plans as interpretations of an ambience that evokes images of the days of wives, concubines & handmaidens aplenty, coyly hiding behind gilded Chinese lattice screens & gossamer silk curtains. To stay is to discover the beauty of "Jian Nian", "Feng Shui" & other lost arts within. The legacy of the consul of the Ching Dynasty in Malaya & Singapore beckons to you.

The Owner-hosted Home Stay

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion owner-hosted home-stay offers short and long-term residential stays in 16 uniquely themed bedroom apartments. These vary in size from the Scholar's Suite to the Straits Suite and others of equally exotic disposition. All rooms are fully air-conditioned [or ceiling fans if you wish] and come with an en-suite bathroom and a personal valet. Common facilities include 2 archive rooms, a reading room, a TV room, an alfresco breakfast area in the courtyard, landscaped gardens, private car-parking and 24-hour security.

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LOCATION

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ABOUT THE MANSION

Architecture

The Mansion, dazzling in its original indigo-blue, incorporates 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases and 220 windows. Master craftsmen were imported from China, in the 1880's and again in the restoration in the 1990s. The paradigm Chinese Courtyard House has been embellished with Chinese timber carvings and porcelain cut & paste decorative shard works as well as Gothic louvred windows, art nouveau stained glass panels, Stoke-on-Trent floor tiles and Scottish cast iron works. It is an edifice of impressive delicacy, awesome in its "feng shui" subtleties and is an extraordinary tribute to the construction and design skills of the past.

The inner city mansion was acquired in 1990 in an extremely dilapidated state. A Grade One restoration has been carried out and has culminated in the project being judged the winner in the UNESCO Heritage 2000 Awards. 'History was preserved by meticulously applying extensive research on the architecture, traditional artisan skills and materials to the restoration' - has had enormous impact and influence on the preservation movement in Penang - and serves as a model for the restoration projects throughout the city of Georgetown and indeed, the broader region.'


Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion & Penang

No. of rooms
16 designer rooms

Style of Accommodation
Breakfast & tea included, air-conditioned, augmented with ceiling fans, ensuite bathroom, tea & coffee facilities within, personal valet.

Facilities
A reading room, a TV room, a private bar & wine cellar, alfresco breakfast areas in the courtyards, 2 archive rooms, meeting & conference rooms, landscaped gardens, a giftshop, private car-parking, & 24-hour security.

Food Notes
Georgetown is a gourmet's paradise with authentic ethnic cuisine on every street, ranging from Northern Indian to Nonya-Baba delights, street hawkers' fare to Hokkien, Hainanese & Cantonese home cooking.

Activities around & about
Heritage tours organised by the Penang Heritage Trust, a complete range of shopping facilities, including antique shops, trishaw-rides & religious venues for all faiths. Delightful discoveries abound at every turn of a colourful, multi-cultural, historic urban centre.

Self-Ratings
Georgetown is on UNESCO's tentative list for World Heritage listing. It is a very walkable city - requires a good hat or umbrella & drinks to quench the thirst. The Mansion is ideal for couples, incentive groups & visitors with a penchant for heritage, is secure for children; specialises in designer events which include private meetings, themed dinners coupled with accommodation & ideal for imaginative individuals who require a heritage experience with a difference.

Film list
Recommended viewing -
"Indochine". The Mansion was a set for the film, which starred Catherine Denueve;
"Anna & the King", filmed on location in Georgetown.

Reading list
"Sons of the Yellow Emperor", Lynn Pan, Arrow.
"The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas", Lynn Pan [Editor] Archipelago Press/Landmark Books.
"Streets of Georgetown", Khoo Su Nin, Compass.
"The Straits Chinese", Khoo Joo Ee, Pepin Press.
"Penang Views, 1770-1860" Lim Chong Keat, Penang Museum/Summer Times.

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HISTORY

The Owners

In 1990, a small group of Heritage preservationists led by Laurence Loh, an architect, acquired the Mansion to ensure that it would be maintained & conserved for posterity. Insensitive development would have ruined an irreplaceable cultural asset.

Why Restore?

The mansion was then in an extremely dilapidated state. In respect for its unique qualities, it was necessary to restore the building as closely as possible back to its original fabric & form in order to preserve its cultural significance.

About the Restoration
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A Grade One restoration was carried out. This culminated in the project being judged the winner in the UNESCO Heritage 2000 Awards cycle. The citation read, "History was preserved by meticulously applying extensive research on the architecture, traditional artisan skills & materials to the restoration….. has had enormous impact & influence on the preservation movement in Penang …. and serves as a model for restoration projects throughout the City of Georgetown & indeed, the broader region". The international guidelines for conservation with authenticity were followed & where necessary traditional materials were imported from China.

About the Man
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Epitomizing the rags-to-riches story, Cheong Fatt Tze left China, a penniless 16-year-old in 1856 and grew to become a one-man multinational conglomerate.
Dubbed "China's last Mandarin and first capitalist", Cheong was honoured with the title of "Rockefeller of the East" by the New York Times. Consult General for China, Mandarin of the Highest Order, director of China's railway and first modern bank, flags were ordered to be flown at half-mast by the Dutch and the British in their colonies, to honour this man when he passed away in 1916. Although he had homes throughout the East, he chose Penang as his operational base and built a late 19th Century architectural legacy of the highest order. It was designed to reflect his stature as well as to embody his ability to successfully combine an eclectic approach to life.

CONSERVATION

The cycle of life has been restored to the Mansion, to reactivate the intrinsic meaning of the place. As a private, inward-looking home, the values of family life & filial piety were nurtured by Cheong Fatt Tze who led by word & deed. Except for the incorporation of modern sanitary & ventilation amenities in the bedrooms, the original building fabric has been lovingly restored in pursuit of authenticity.

High ceilings timber floorboards on joists, ventilated rooms with open cast iron fanlights, sheltered verandahways around courtyards open to the sky, hand-plastered walls, lime-wash in Indigo Blue & Chinese lacquered doors & windows are some elements that pay respect to the traditions of a distant past. The ambience is as it was.

A door will slam with the breeze. The thud of footsteps on floorboards will transmit a rhythm. The sounds of human voices will travel within the house, expressing the whole range of human emotions. Handcrafted windows will expand in the rainy season. Colours will fade under the hot tropical sun & painters, carpenters & artisans will labour continually to maintain the high quality of traditional craft, even whilst breakfast is served.

The human rhythms of the place will be the core of its existence. This is the essence of the life & times of Cheong Fatt Tze in his favourite home in Asia, the seat of his Nanyang Empire. This experience is yours to share. Expect it to be different, for sometimes it can be unyielding to modernity & contemporary values.

Blessed by the spirit of great architecture & a sense of community, the place invites us to take a step back into the past.

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TOURS

Visit the Famed Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion today!



Winner of UNESCO Conservation Award

2000 National Architectural Award for Conservation 1995



Landmark private Grade-1 restoration of a 38-room, 5-courtyard, 7-staircase mansion of a 19th century rags-to-riches Chinese Mandarin. This architectural masterpiece is a statement of the eclecticism of the times and of Straits Settlements design and detailing. Carefully restored after a century of neglect, "La Maison Bleu" has been the location for several films including "Indochine" with Catherine Deneuve.

You are invited to participate in a fully conducted tour at 11.00 am or 3.00 pm everyday. Tours for educational purposes - schools, colleges, companies etc. may be privately arranged at special prices.

Price : RM 10.00 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Mansion or contacting this number :

6-04-262 5289

or email

cftm@tm.net.my



Mailing address :
14, Leith Street, 10200 Penang, MALAYSIA

ROOM RESERVATION

This mansion has many, many rooms...and they are now all open to you. The Courtyard bedrooms in the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, have been created to welcome owner-hosted home-stays.

Experience the luxury of heritage surroundings with period furnishing and breakfast in open courtyards. We provide valet service to pamper to all your needs.

And should you wish to hold a small meeting, a cocktail reception, a private dinner or even your wedding, the main inner courtyard, front garden or meeting rooms are available for these or any designer events.

Room Tariff
Nett price inclusive of breakfast, air-conditioned, augmented with ceiling fans, ensuite bathroom, tea & coffee facilities within, personal valet.
ROOM RATES
Standard Deluxe RM 250.00
Studio Suite RM 320.00
1/2 Duplex* RM 440.00
Duplex Suite** RM 700.00
Extra Bed RM 60.00
Exchange Rate: 1USD = RM3.80

* with 2 double rooms
** with 2 double rooms, sitting room, dining room, etc.

Function Room Tariff
Meeting Rooms

RM 250.00 (1/2 day) RM 450.00 (full day)
Main Inner Courtyard
RM 1,000.00
Front Garden
RM 1,000.00
Photo Shoot
RM 250.00 per hour, min 4 hrs.
Exchange Rate: 1USD = RM3.80



For reservations, please contact this number :

6-04-262 0006

or email

cftm@tm.net.my



Mailing address :
14, Leith Street, 10200 Penang, MALAYSIA

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Awesome details of Cheong Fat Tze there! ;)

Restoration of a Penang mansion

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Tudor style Mansion at Cameron Highlands

http://www.tropicalisland.de/KUL%20Cameron%20Highlands%20English%20style%20house2_b.jpg

Duke of Edinburgh Mansion
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Runnymede, Penang

http://new.exoticpenang.com.my/images/exoticpenang/articles/42/ap06b_05.jpg

Unknown by the beach in Melaka..

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ooh..a sweet colonial one

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Club Mansion in Melaka. Now Merdeka Memorial

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Rumah Raja Bilah..to become a museum next year :)
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Restoration of a Penang mansion

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i think this is this:
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ooh..a sweet colonial one

http://www.featurecontact.com/Images/Items/JDW03925-L.jpg


This used to a kindergarten ( Pui Tuck or something :D )......now it is the fabulous Bombay Palace restaurant ;)

Biggest mansion in Ampang..taken by L Joo from Virtualtourist.com

http://p.vtourist.com/1400799-Travel_Picture-Ampang.jpg

on a cloudy day...

the Royal Abu Bakar Museum (Grand Palace) in Johor Bahru.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/argory/Kuala%20Lumpur/Picture_0083-skc.jpg

Biggest mansion in Ampang..taken by L Joo from Virtualtourist.com

http://p.vtourist.com/1400799-Travel_Picture-Ampang.jpg


This huge mansion at Ampang Hilir named Spring Villa is the most expensive residential in Malaysia ;)

^ Hope to see a better pic :D

Sultan Johor's Mansion

http://p.vtourist.com/1491317-Travel_Picture-Johor_Bahru.jpg

Bungalow beside Bangunan BSN

http://home.kc.rr.com/thedeavs/kltower.JPG

The colours of the Sultan of Johor mansion look so bleak

;)

Istana Besar, JB

http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/hhamamo/johor/istana_besar.jpg

http://www.excelsior.co.jp/Union/Singapore/Istana_besar_m.jpg

Singapore only had 3 istanas, 1 very small other now in extremely bad condition and virtually unknown..... :(

;)

Mansion..Now a resthouse in Taiping

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images10/resthtpg.jpg

Singapore only had 3 istanas, 1 very small other now in extremely bad condition and virtually unknown..... :(



Malaysia got so many istanas! Each royal family had a dozen and some are museums. And we have 9 royal families :D

Putrajaya (being just 6 years old) alone had 2 istanas :D

KL got many.....I think got 10.....but I only know the location of 6 of those :D

A rendering for an upcoming Istana..or maybe just a contender for a Putrajaya Istana

http://realismstudio.com/images/istana.jpg
http://realismstudio.com/images/istana2.jpg

So nice.... :cry:
So luxurious..........

I wish Tyersall House (an istana) would be restored and opened to the public.....
It is just beside Botanic Gardens, and very few people know about it other than the rumours that it is haunted! :bash:

Moroccan style Kellie's Castle

http://www.tarni.ch/Malaysia/ipoh/04.JPG

More


The uncompleted part. See? Last time also got halted projects till now..maybe Grand Duta Hyatt also like that for the next 100 yrs :cry:

http://www.tarni.ch/Malaysia/ipoh/05.JPG
http://www.tarni.ch/Malaysia/ipoh/06.JPG
http://www.tarni.ch/Malaysia/ipoh/07.JPG
http://www.tarni.ch/Malaysia/ipoh/08.JPG

They ruined Kelly's Castle! Why did they have to paint the outside part that is not finished?! And why did they have to finish the upstairs part?! It's awful! Actually, if it's to stabilise the building, I don't mind and I like that they finish in different colour so that you know what's new and what's old, but the outside part painted yellow is awful!!!

Bok House again

http://www.morsko-prase.hr/albums/album42/Slike_013.jpg

Unfinished part of Kellie's Castle
http://www.glenniverstravels.com/Asia/Malaysia1/pictures/Malay044.jpg

Turned-resthouse

taken by Zahirnya??!

http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0115.jpg

So luck, still so many mansions around.......
Oh, did I say that we only have 1 purpose-built 'istana' and it's nothing but a very small bungalow? :cry:
The Istana was built for the Governor, and was never a royal residence....

Abandoned mansion in Alor Setar..Cik Spacendra's Mansion

http://www.emmes.net/malaysia/cities/alorsetar/pics/cik_spacendras_palace.jpg

Istana Hulu Langat, Selangor..Completed in 1905

GReat Istana!
http://www.jma.gov.my/admin/upload//galeri/hs/ACF91.jpg
http://www.jma.gov.my/admin/upload//galeri/hs/ACF9FC.jpg
http://www.jma.gov.my/admin/upload//galeri/hs/ACF9FF.jpg

Istana Pelamin, Alor Setar Kedah! BUILT IN 1735!

http://www.jma.gov.my/admin/upload//galeri/hs/IstanaPelaminAlorSetar01.jpg
http://www.jma.gov.my/admin/upload//galeri/hs/IstanaPelaminAlorSetar02.jpg

Mansion-turned art gallery in JB

http://www.sandham.com/images/Malaysia/Malaysia_3.jpg

Mansion turned church in Melaka

http://www.malaccagospelhall.org.my/icon/church.jpg

:drool:
great view...
http://msittig.freeshell.org/imgs/malaysia_kualalumpur_view.jpg

wah!! nice lawn also :happy:

^ Hope to see a better pic :D

Sultan Johor's Mansion

http://p.vtourist.com/1491317-Travel_Picture-Johor_Bahru.jpg


A pic of it back in 1951

http://img129.exs.cx/img129/4413/johorpalace7dh.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

MATIC

http://www.pnm.my/yangpertama/Photo/radio3.jpg

Istana in Ipoh..it resembles the Majistret building in KL. Is this still around btw? Too bad if they demolished it for a newer istana

http://pro.corbis.com/images/VV14157.jpg?size=67&uid={5eb926b4-e9a0-40e7-bbdb-0ccb6c73aaf8}

Newer Istana..Kuala Kangsar
http://pro.corbis.com/images/0000249877-010.jpg?size=67&uid={b8bfa66b-f100-4080-8689-c91b38f7e538}

Istana in Ipoh..it resembles the Majistret building in KL. Is this still around btw? Too bad if they demolished it for a newer istana

http://pro.corbis.com/images/VV14157.jpg?size=67&uid={5eb926b4-e9a0-40e7-bbdb-0ccb6c73aaf8}

Baq, this was the former Istana in Klang actually. It was demolished in 1958 apparently to make way for a newer one. ;)

^ so sayang! Its so unique! The new one doesn't look so nice :no:

^ so sayang! Its so unique! The new one doesn't look so nice :no:

Ya lar... it seems it was a favorite subject for photographers. Don't know where to find those pictures now..

;)

Loke Hall Mansion, now occupied by PAM

http://metro.thestar.com.my/oldkl/images/rc29.jpg

PAM as in Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia??

BTW, nice building. hate the pic quality :(

PAM as in Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia??



Yes.......a long time ago, this building are stated for demolision!!! Can you imagine that! :eek:

Yes.......a long time ago, this building are stated for demolision!!! Can you imagine that! :eek:

yeir....KL very fond of demolishing buildings ....:(

Uhhh ... unfortunately, so many buildings slated for demolition have actually been destroyed, szehoong! :cry:

The PAM building was lucky to escape its planned fate, and we can call be happy and grateful for that. :okay: And if it's still around (and considering TYW is not happy with the old photo), would it be possible for one of you guys with a camera to go by there one of these days (or in a month or 2) and take a current picture of it? :)

Btw, I don't mean to indicate by the above that I'm TOTALLY OPPOSED to demolition of ALL old buildings. While I'm sure a lot of irretrievable beauties have been permanently lost, not EVERY old building merits preservation. :angel:

^^^ hmmmm.....I love to take pictures of buildings but this building seems to be quite out of the way for me......well......I could.....but I can't promise. :D

YUp......the PAM Centre are formally known as the Loke Mansion and it is the secondary residence of one of KL's richest tycoon - Loke Chow Kit. It is stated for demolition when the estate of Loke sold to a developer in 1981 but a quick intervention of PAM (which is the Architect Association of Malaysia) saved the building. PAM requested our mayor to stop the demolition and subsequently the building had been accorded a heritage building status...phew! :D

Old istana in Pekan

http://www.worldisround.com/photos/12/370/445_o.jpg

^ host your images on worldisround.com :D:D:D

Royal retreat a sight to behold



By GEETHA KRISHNAN



http://metro.thestar.com.my/news/2005/4/p21istanathb.jpg




An amazing building perched on a hill greets those who drive into the heart of Putrajaya, often leaving them wondering if their eyes are deceiving them.

Istana Melawati, the retreat of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong, is indeed a magical sight. While the palace isn’t open to the public, tourists rarely stifle the urge to photograph the splendour of the building from afar.





http://metro.thestar.com.my/news/2005/4/p24pool.jpg

One of the rising turrets cast a shadow on the pool area of the palace.







Modelled after ancient Malay palaces, Istana Melawati bears close resemblance to Istana Kenangan in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Other influences were derived from the magnificent architectural elements of the Malay Archipelago.

Spread over a 6.9ha site with a lush garden and a view that is hard to beat, Istana Melawati lives up to the general grandeur of palaces by leaving its own distinctive marks.

Driveways leading to the palace are dotted with streetlights featuring birdcage designs. Light fittings within the Reception Lounge are based on the less-inverted grasshopper cage design.

Understated opulence thrives within the airy lounge where timber works and elaborate carvings blend with contemporary Czech chandeliers and Indonesian sandstone columns.

Located within the third wing, the lounge also looks out on a ceremonial courtyard flanked by traditional wooden gazebos built over water. Away from the lounge is a replica of a balai nobat made entirely from cengal wood by master craftsmen from Terengganu.





http://metro.thestar.com.my/news/2005/4/p24istanamewalati.jpg

The interior reflects the splendour of the exterior.





The Royal Wing houses the private quarters of the King and Queen as well as VIP suites. The Main Wing is where all ceremonial and official functions are held.

Official investiture ceremonies take place at the Bilik Singgahsana, which is grand in every aspect.

The Rulers’ Conference Hall is where rulers of each state converge annually to discuss matters of national importance. Each chair bears the royal crest of each state, while smaller chairs are reserved for each Mentri Besar.

The main banquet hall seats 250 guests, while a smaller hall is reserved for the royal family to dine in privacy and comfort.

^

was there a separate thread for this building where you took pics sze?

^^^ Yea.....It was pruned apparently :cry:

http://penangtalk.com/penangtalk/posts/21869.html

Mansion near MayFair

Ladies and gentlemen, any info on Istana Tyersall in Singapore is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

^^ no problem, but u hav to post more Singapore or Malaysia istana and mansions pics eh? :lol: im kinda fans of collonial architecture too.. well.. more into Neo-classical and Italain High Renaissance or Baroque(Austrian, British and Italian) yeh..

Singapore only has 2 real Istanas. Istana Kampong Glam and Istana Tyersall.

The Istana at Orchard Road was built by the British as the governor's residence.


This is Tyersall:
http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980006066-8120-3181-2096/img0028.jpg

Now:
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7623/ty2gw.jpg
The whole palace grounds are in a terrible state, but are apparently in the process of being cleared..... :runaway:

I asked the foreman, and he said they're repairng the estate by clearing the dense overgrown plants and levelling the ground.

One more thing, anyone knows any way I might be able to contact the Royal Family of Johor?

Hmm…that won’t be too easy, unless of course you’re royalty as well! There are strict protocols and official procedures involved. Calling up LKY would probably be a lot more easier. :D Redstone, you could try contacting the Royal Abu Bakar Musuem in Johor Bahru instead.

Abu Bakar Royal Museum Johor,
Istana Besar,
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Tel: 07-220351

Or, you could also call up the people at the Johor branch of the National Archives of Malaysia.

Arkib Negara Malaysia,
Cawangan Johor,
Tingkat 7, Blok B, Wisma Persekutuan,
Jalan Air Molek,
80000 Johor Bahru,
JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM.
Tel : 07-2282052 / 2230539
Fax : 07-2232171

Thanks!

Archives or the museum has email address? :colgate:

The building of PAM (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia) or the Malaysian Institute of Architects.

It was also known as :

Loke Hall (1907–1909)
Empire Hotel (1909-1919)
Peninsular Hotel (1919-1973)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/argory/Kuala%20Lumpur/Picture071-2.jpg

The Carcosa :


http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_01.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_02.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_03.jpg
http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_04.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_05.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_06.jpg
http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_07.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_08.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_09.jpg
http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_10.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_11.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02_12.jpg


http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980005157-8073-3222-4437/img0046.jpg

Bok House by forumer yung85

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5925/bbdsc066234sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wah.....

KL so many mansions in the middle of the city!!!!
Singapore only left a few.....

Penang (unknown(I don't know))

http://photos1.blogger.com/img/299/3106/640/DSCN2102.jpg

Latest pic of a Penang mansion..last time it was painted yellow..now white much better :)

http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/malaysia/peninsularmalaysia/penang/images/mansion%20in%20northam%20road.jpg

Many of Singapore's city area mansions were lost in the 1970s thru land acquisition!!

Latest pic of a Penang mansion..last time it was painted yellow..now white much better :)

http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/malaysia/peninsularmalaysia/penang/images/mansion%20in%20northam%20road.jpg

If i'm not wrong it's now a furniture shop if not it'll be a future college or something like that, i don't remember which one.

Istana Woodneuk, Tyersall Avenue, Singapore
http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/5206/iw9it.jpg

Gonna do more research on it...

Latest pic of a Penang mansion..last time it was painted yellow..now white much better :)

http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/malaysia/peninsularmalaysia/penang/images/mansion%20in%20northam%20road.jpg

huh?? was it yellow??

Latest pic of a Penang mansion..last time it was painted yellow..now white much better :)

http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/malaysia/peninsularmalaysia/penang/images/mansion%20in%20northam%20road.jpg


^^ I do not remember this mansion as being yellow in all my trips to Penang :?

This is an older pic :) creamy..yellow...but not white

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images10/woodvpen.jpg

^^such lovely architecture. Grand and charming…

This is an older pic :) creamy..yellow...but not white

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/imagesJPG/images10/woodvpen.jpg


That's CREAM colour and not yellow! :bash: :D

I was expecting the real yellow :D

Sze, any info on the Istana Woodneuk in Singapore?

Ironically the 2 largest houses in terms of land area are right in the heart of the city! :eek:

The rolling grass outside the palace

by Yip WC

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373780.jpg

The new palace just opposite the old

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373781.jpg

Palace from afar

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373833.jpg

Zoomed to max

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373832.jpg

Intricate lamp post

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373834.jpg

The main gate of the palace where you'll enter when the Sultan confers you your title

http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31373835.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/ywchuen/image/31396588.jpg

Sayong Bridge, Kuala Kangsar - Perak, Royal town

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8052/1111122ne.jpg

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3491/1111132nr.jpg

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9978/1111147iv.jpg

Do any other istanas outside of Johor have got blue roofs?

What is the significance of blue roofs? :?

Do any other istanas outside of Johor have got blue roofs?

What is the significance of blue roofs? :?

I'm not too sure about the significance... apart from the name "Royal Blue" given to that particular tone of blue. The Johor state flag also has a blue field with a red canton :)

But looking at old pictures, it seems that the roof of the Johor Istana has not been blue always. Even the walls had an off-white-cream sort of color. ;)

An old postcard of the Istana Besar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/argory/Johor%20Bahru/JBistanaBesarold.jpg

I love this picture, an old postcard of the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque in JB
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/argory/Johor%20Bahru/JBMosqueOld.jpg

Were the roof tiles ever changed? :?

Blue was the 'traditional' colour for Johor istanas? :?

Istana Woodneuk, Tyersall Avenue, Singapore

An abandoned istana, formerly the biggest private house in terms of plot size here. Had been abandoned by the last caretaker since the late 1980s.

Now visited by photographers. Last time by drug addicts and illegal workers. :runaway:
http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/5992/w18qe.jpg

http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/3448/w28mu.jpg

A 43 room (all rooms counted, that is) mansion with attached servants' quarters.

A grand staircase in the grand hall. 2 servant access stairs (servants can't use grand stairs I suppose?).

3 kitchens. 2 for servants themselves.

3 chimneys

1 garage for 2 medium sized cars.

1 (suprisingly small) porch

15 toilet/bath/shower rooms (some room within room separate bath/toilet area), which 6 are for servants. One bathroom even has attached balcony!

7 balconies, 2 verendahs, 1 terrace (no roof covering)


Istana Woodneuk, Tyersall Avenue, Then & Now

1986 (as dated):
http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980006066-8120-3181-2096/img0035.jpg

2005:
http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/3807/iw4pk.jpg

Seri Negara :


http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history01.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history02.jpg
http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history03.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history04.jpg
http://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history05.jpghttp://www.carcosa.com.my/history/images/lg_history06.jpg


Carcosa Seri Negara, an expensive all-suites hotel, was formerly the British
governor's residence. Seri Negara was the guesthouse and Carcosa the
residence. I went there for afternoon tea.

by Cathryn

http://www.pbase.com/cathryn/image/54743766.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/cathryn/image/54743765.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/cathryn/image/54743475.jpg

The KL skyline with Lake Gardens in the foreground; taken on my downhill
walk after tea at Carcosa Seri Negara. The overcast skies persisted
throughout this holiday.


http://www.pbase.com/cathryn/image/54742086.jpg

Istana Woodneuk is not really considered 'big' is it?

Istana Woodneuk is not really considered 'big' is it?

It looks big to me, but remembering of course the Johor Sultanate built many more istanas in Johor itself. And most of them were built quite beautifully. I think that there are atleast 4 old ones in JB itself. There were also many within the Istana Gardens itself.

The Pakistan Embassy in KL

from Trekearth.com
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Malaysia/West/Kuala_Lumpur/photo295552.htm
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/28148/embassy_from_time_gone_by.jpg

The Pakistan Embassy in KL

from Trekearth.com
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Malaysia/West/Kuala_Lumpur/photo295552.htm
http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/28148/embassy_from_time_gone_by.jpg

Very interesting.... Wonder what's up the tower.

Is quite similiar to the Golden Bell, a mansion on Mount Faber. :cool:

Near the big golf course near KLCC are some big houses.

Any pics? :D

This grand abandoned building is located inside the Istana park in JB.

Does anyone know what it is?

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3042/jbap2dd.jpg


Istana Besar
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3451/jbib2ie.jpg
My take on Istana Besar, now the museum. Was very hot.. :)

This grand abandoned building is located inside the Istana park in JB.

Does anyone know what it is?

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3042/jbap2dd.jpg

It used to be called Balai Zahrah and was once a royal audience chamber. :)
from the book "Wong Ah Fook: Immigrant, Builder and Entrepreneur" by P. Lim Pui Huen.

There was also the nearby Istana Zahrah which has been demolished :(

It used to be called Balai Zahrah and was once a royal audience chamber. :)
from the book "Wong Ah Fook: Immigrant, Builder and Entrepreneur" by P. Lim Pui Huen.

There was also the nearby Istana Zahrah which has been demolished :(

Thanks argory. That sure was fast. :)

Do you know any info on it?
Like what happened to it? Being abandoned in such a bad state.

And the 'basement' looks quite horrible, although the main floor looks soooo grand. :eek2:

The wooden floor had collapsed at some places. :runaway:

Thanks argory. That sure was fast. :)

Do you know any info on it?
Like what happened to it? Being abandoned in such a bad state.

And the 'basement' looks quite horrible, although the main floor looks soooo grand. :eek2:

so, you did actually go in? :runaway:

so, you did actually go in? :runaway:

Er yes. :runaway:

Partially.

Why on earth is it in this state? :runaway:


http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1941/gh2pg.jpg

From flickr.com..in KL

http://static.flickr.com/38/107598008_b407112d20_o.jpg

Dunno if Pekan Museum in Pahang was a mansion

http://pesona.mmu.edu.my/~zulkefli/webphoto/images/Pekan%20Pahang%20-%20Museum%201.jpg

Another mysterious one in Pekan

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/dsc03391.jpg

Mysterious one in Penang

from flickr.com

http://static.flickr.com/45/124418915_98303f1640_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/39/124418876_a17ca13a9d_o.jpg

^^very nice. :) I just hope buildings like these are kept better.

This is one in KL, from flickr.com as well: Any idea what building this is?
http://static.flickr.com/39/103445723_9ef722d19a_b.jpg

OMG, Istana Woodneuk was burnt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.zaobao.com/sp/sp060711_503.html
已故柔苏丹旧大宅突遭大火烧毁
● 杨荣发

蔡家增（摄）

　　已故柔佛苏丹阿布峇卡名下一所建在植物园旁的旧大宅，昨天下午被大火烧毁。

　　火患是在昨天下午5时左右发生，旧大宅是一栋双层洋房，建在植物园旁的一条小路泰琴道（Tyersall Avenue）上。

　　大宅所在地和外头的荷兰路有一段距离，从园地内荒乱的野草和灌木丛看来，大宅荒废已久，一时也不知道为什么会突然失火。

　　大火烧起时，本报记者接到读者的通报电话赶往现场采访，只见火舌四窜，浓烟滚滚，从塌陷的屋顶和窗门冒出来。由于地处偏辟，消防栓距离火场有一段距离，民防部队的消防员好不容易拉了一条150公尺的水管，往灾场灌水。

　　火熄后，灾场弥漫着阵阵焦味，屋内烧得焦黑一片，只剩下楼梯铁架和四面的水泥墙。

　　民防部队出动了两辆消防车、两辆支援车和15名消防员到场灌救，前后花费了近50分钟，才把火势扑灭。至于失火原因，民防部队表示还在调查中。

　　据知，这栋建于1895年的双层洋房，是已故柔佛苏丹阿布峇卡名下的房地产。洋房园地宽阔，方圆300米都没有其他住宅。

(info in last paragraph wrong)

Was built circa 1932, designed by Swan & Maclaren

OMG, Istana Woodneuk was burnt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How bad was the damage? :(...and what does the article say, can't read chinese lar.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1941/gh2pg.jpg
god...it look so horrible...where is it actually

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1941/gh2pg.jpg
god...it look so horrible...where is it actually

JB :D