Developing a modern Malaysian architecture
Muzium Negara: An example of Neotraditionalism
Internationally, the 1950s and 1960s was a period of rethinking and re-evaluating many of the fundamental principles of the International Style. With the rise of nationalism in newly independent countries and the perceived decline of Western 'Progressive' ideals, non-Western nations such as Malaysia searched their roots to identify images that would serve as models for their architectural future.
- Information in the full article includes
- The nationalist response
- Climatic solutions
- Vernacular materials in construction
- Traditional identity