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CONCEPT CONCEPT ARCHITECTURE INAMSTERDAM ENJOYING ARTS, CULTURE AND THE DUTCH EXPERIENCE: Among thehighlightswere: In lessthanaweek,theyexperiencedtherichnessofDutch arts,culture, historyand architecture. It wasabusyitineraryforthestudentsfrom thetimetheyarrivedinAmsterdam untiltheydeparted. their exhilaratingstudytripthere withtheirlecturers, Pn.NurulAnidaandDelliyaMohdZain. But there’s a lotmore tothischarmingoldcity, asdiscovered byagroup of21SABDstudentsduring Mention Amsterdam and many peopleinevitablythinkofliberaldruglawsandred lightdistricts. Dam Square andtheNationalMonument. Raadhuisstraat Street, Amsterdam RoyalPalace,NieuweKerk, explored thecityfurtheronfoot,visitingfamousplaces, suchas 45-minute canalridethrough itshistoriccanals.Theyalso The studentsenjoyedthebeauty ofthecitybygoingona 1. GettingtoKnow Amsterdam SABD ActivityWeek 2011,Oct.2-9

2. Enjoying the Arts and Culture of Amsterdam It was a thrill for the students to immerse themselves in the city’s arts, culture and lifestyle during the trip. They visited impressive windmills, toured around museums like Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum to see amazing collections of artwork from the Golden Age to the contemporary era, explored Java Island and Borneolaan on bicycle, strolled through Amsterdam’s most popular park known as Vondel Park and watched Social Media Circus, a stand-up comedy show at the popular Boom Chicago.

3. Discovering Amsterdam’s Contemporary Architecture Amsterdam has some cool contemporary architecture and the students had the opportunity to see some of them. First was the WoZoCo’s Apartments for elderly people in Osdorp by MVRDV, a group of young Dutch architects. The building is known for its distinctive cantilevered features. They also saw the Science Center NEMO designed by famous architect Renzo Piano; the futuristic-looking ARCAM (Amsterdam Architecture Center); the Amsterdam Central Public Library, the largest in Europe; and the NDSM-Wharf, a former shipyard on the banks of the river IJ that is being transformed into a cultural complex.

4. Roaming Around Rotterdam Venturing beyond Amsterdam, the students took a train into House), a series of 45-degree houses that rest upon a Rotterdam, the second largest city in Netherlands. The day trip hexagon-shaped pylon. included visits to several key places, such as the Euromas Tower that offered a panoramic view of the city, Kunsthal Museum, This Amsterdam study trip was filled with adventure, exploration, Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI), a cultural institute for excitement and many memorable moments. The students architecture and urban development, and Kubuswoningen (Cube returned home with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all things Dutch, as well as a closer bond with one another. ARCHITECTURE DEGREE GAINS STAMP OF APPROVAL

SABD achieved yet another significant milestone when its Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture) recently obtained the Lembaga Arkitek (LAM) accreditation.

The accreditation signifies that the degree meets LAM’s stringent standard in quality education on architecture, and most importantly, provides graduates exemption from the LAM Part 1 Professional Examination.

Taylor’s University Vice Chancellor and president Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said said he was proud of SABD for being among the few institutions of higher learning in Malaysia to receive this accreditation.

“The demand for registered architects in Malaysia is very high. We need around 15,000 architects by the year 2020 to match Britain’s architect to population ratio of 1:1,860. To do that, Malaysia needs approximately 1,325 architects to be registered every year until the year 2020,” he explained. “With the LAM accreditation, we at Taylor’s University are honoured to be able to contribute to the needs of our country by providing a quality architecture programme for our future architects.”

SABD Dean Mr. Tony Liew dedicated the achievement to his academic staff, who are always committed to give their best to students.

It means a lot to us to receive such recognition from a professional “government body. It’s never an easy task to get accreditation from LAM so I must thank LAM for believing in us. We promise to continue enhancing our programme,” he said. “Most importantly, I want to thank the academics and students for their hard work over the years. They’re the backbone of our success in earning the accreditation.

” The LAM accreditation refers to the official acceptance and endorsement that a particular programme has been assessed and accredited to have attained the approved standard required by the Council of Accreditation and Architectural Education Malaysia (CAAEM). Assessments include the study modules, academics’ qualifications, facilities, students’ work and other factors. ACHIEVEMENT 2012 KNOWING KAMPUNG CHINA THROUGH ARTS China’s historyandculturalbackground. morean opportunitytolearn aboutKampung (JKKK),theexhibitiongavevisitors Kemajuan &KeselamatanKampungKuala Muzium NegeriTerengganu andJawatankuasa (MASSA), incollaborationwithLembaga Architecture StudiesinSoutheastAsia Organised bySABDandtheCentre forModern South EastAsia!” exhibited atoneofthebiggestmuseumsin did weexpectthatourassignmentswouldbe Kamarul said.Neverinourwildestimaginations and Iwhowere involvedin theproject,” “It meanssomuchtomyformerclassmates Muzium from February20 toMarch 18thisyear. residents, were amassedandexhibitedatthe and artefacts,courtesyofKampungChina their work,alongwithsomeoldphotographs It wasaproud momentfor allofthemwhen students’ sketcheswere used torebuild it. downin2010andthe The templeburned renowned 200-year-old HoAnnKiongTemple. village’s historyandarchitecture, includingthe 2009 tomeasure anddocument indetailthe time atKampungChina,KualaTerengganu in other SABDstudentsandacademicsspent While hewasaTaylor’s student,heand84 Negeri Terengganu recently. Kampung China’exhibitionatMuzium grand openingof‘TheNostalgia feeling emotionalashewitnessedthe SABD graduateWan KamarulAzriwas Sheppard MemorialPrizeceremony. Badan Warisan Malaysiaatthisyear’s Mubin honoured withanHonourableMentionAward by This meaningfulresearch project wasalso the Terengganu Sultanate. Terengganu evenbefore theofficial beginningof important eventsthattookplaceinKuala country andhasbeenthebackdrop forcountless one oftheoldestChinesesettlementsin is asignificantheritageinMalaysia’s history. Itis posts intheMalayArchipelago, KampungChina Once knownasoneofthemostthrivingtrading the HoAnnKiongTemple.” vital source ofinformation inhelpingtorebuild outtobea Kampung Chinaeventuallyturned stakeholders andpublic.Whatthey’vedoneat and communicatetheresearch findingstothe understand ittookalotofhard worktodocument students’ andlecturers’ achievement asI with theentire project. “I’mtrulyproud ofthe SABD DeanMr. Tony Liewsaidhewasamazed urban developments.” palette withinthebackdrop ofourcontemporary showcase ofitsdiverseandricharchitectural the localcommunitytoplaceand forthepastandattachmentof the yearning Chinese village.“Itbringstolightthememories, revealed thenostalgiaofquaint,yetvibrant YB Dato’Toh ChinYaw saidtheexhibition Invited guestADUNBandarKualaTerengganu SPOTLIGHT ON MS. NOORIDAYU AHMAD YUSUF

Since her arrival at Taylor’s, Ms. Nooridayu has devoted most of her time to research and develop research work on traditional marketplace and socio-cultural identity – Pasar Payang and Kampung China, ; and Pasar Siti Khadijah, Kota Bharu.

For the Kampung China project, she was awarded Taylor’s Research Grant Scheme (TRGS) to conduct a study on the site and produce an inventory of all the shophouses there. She presented a paper about the project at the International Conference on the Preservation and Promotion of Heritage in the historical city of , which was subsequently published as a chapter in a book titled The Multifaceted Aspects of Asian Ms. Nooridayu joined Taylor’s University Heritage by the School of Social Science, Universiti Sains in 2009 as a Research Executive at the Malaysia. Most recently, together with the MASSA team, she Centre for Modern Architecture Studies organised an exhibition titled “The Nostalgia of Kampung China” at Muzium Negeri Terengganu. Currently, she is working on a in Southeast Asia (MASSA) and a tutor coffee table book project of the same title with To’ Puan Rosita at SABD. Abdullah (Author of Kulit Manis) as her mentor.

Among her ongoing research projects are Architecture in A graduate of Universiti Teknologi MARA with a Master of The Humanities with fellow colleague Prof. James Potter and Science in Heritage and Conservation Management, her thesis Dr. Veronica Ng, and Architects and the National Heritage Act was on the significance of traditional marketplaces as a 2005 (Act 645) with Aidatul Fadzlin Bakri of UiTM, Shah Alam. manifestation of socio-cultural identity. She studied the physical attributes of traditional marketplaces and how the qualities of “Research should always go hand in hand with teaching these attributes form the identity of the people and the place. and learning as it gives both lecturers and students a strong She obtained her Bachelor of Architecture from Cardiff foundation in any subject matter,” said Ms. Nooridayu. University, Wales, in 2004, under the tutelage of Prof. Simon “My goal is to continue elevating MASSA to a respected and Unwin, author of Analysing Architecture, and Rachel Sayers of renowned position as a research centre focusing on Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, London, England. scholarly activities and dissemination of knowledge on modern architecture in Southeast Asia.” 4. Roaming Around Rotterdam Venturing beyond Amsterdam, the students took a train into House), a series of 45-degree houses that rest upon a Rotterdam, the second largest city in Netherlands. The day trip hexagon-shaped pylon. included visits to several key places, such as the Euromas Tower that offered a panoramic view of the city, Kunsthal Museum, This Amsterdam study trip was filled with adventure, exploration, Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI), a cultural institute for excitement and many memorable moments. The students architecture and urban development, and Kubuswoningen (Cube returned home with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all things Dutch, as well as a closer bond with one another. I HAVE A DATE WITH

WEDNESDAY SABD Lecture Series

Date : May 9, 2012 Speaker : Ar. Laurent Lim Title : The Making of Hua Zong, Headquarters for the Malaysian Chinese Federation

In 2011, Ar. Lim was commissioned and appointed as the architect to design and build a new Hua Zhong (Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia) building to replace its 21-year-old building located at Jalan Loke Yiew, .

He shared his design work for the new 15-storey Federation headquarters, which would symbolise strength and the economic growth of the Chinese community in Malaysia. The design embraces the culture and fundamental Chinese architectural philosophy, with a blend of Greek architecture to enhance the grandeur of the design. When it is completed, the building will be a prominent one that reflects a true Malaysian Chinese identity.

Date : May 15, 2012 Speaker : Mr. Huat Lim Title : Workplace: The New Paradigm (Point 92)

ZLG Sdn. Bhd. Managing Director Mr. Huat Lim presented about the making of Point 92, an astounding office building that challenges the norms of today’s work environment. He covered areas, such as its early investigations, research and challenges.

Bringing forward the ideas of design and functionality, Point 92 pushes the boundaries of vernacular design, construction methodology and sustainability. Combining progressive thinking and sensitivity to the field of architecture, the architects placed heavy focus on enhancing sustainable work-life environments through critical choices of materials and construction. Unlike previous attempts on similar constructs, Point 92 creatively addresses issues, such as assembly of fragments, craftsmanship, truth of material and honest display of construction. STAFF CELEBRATES I HAVE A DATE WITH LAM ACCREDITATION It was a joyous and emotional afternoon as SABD academic and administrative staff gathered for a party on 4 May 2012 to celebrate a momentous achievement – securing Lembaga WEDNESDAY Arkitek Malaysia’s (LAM) accreditation for its Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture).

Joining in the celebration were Taylor’s University Vice Chancellor and President, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said and Deputy Vice Chancellor Mr. Pradeep Nair, who thanked the SABD team for its hard work throughout the process.

“I know it’s not easy to secure the LAM accreditation and I’m very proud of the school’s achievement. It’s a sign that we’re doing the right things and the achievement will lead us to become a top university in the region.” – Vice Chancellor and President, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said

“It’s a historic achievement for the school in becoming the first private university to attain the LAM accreditation. I believe we did it because SABD has a very good leader in Dean Mr. Tony Liew. He is quiet but discipline, empirical and most importantly, has a clear idea of what architecture education is all about. Thank you very much to those who have played a part in this amazing feat!” – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Mr. Pradeep Nair

“I’m very glad that I joined a great architecture school with wonderful colleagues, and now we’re a LAM accredited school. I always believe the best affirmation is when someone else says we’re good instead of us saying it. Now that LAM has recognised the quality of our programme, academics and students’ work, we can attract even more staff and students.” – Dean, Mr. Tony Liew

“We’ve definitely gone through a lot of things since 2008 and waiting for the LAM accreditation felt like waiting for an examination’s result. When I got the news that we received the accreditation, I was almost in tears! It really means a lot to the school and our students. It acknowledges that we’re doing a great job in ensuring our students have the best education and a bright career pathway.” – Deputy Dean, Dr. Veronica Ng

“When we first launched this degree programme in 2008, we were already looking forward to the LAM accreditation. As an academic, I feel the achievement recognises the excellence of our teaching staff. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished and am glad our hard work paid off.” – Taylor’s Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning Ms. Tamil Salvi (former Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture) Programme Director)

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