Perdana Putra

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Perdana Putra
Bangunan Perdana Putra
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The Perdana Putra in Putrajaya
Perdana Putra
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeFederal Government Administrative Centre
Architectural style Malay
Islamic
Palladian and Neoclassicism
Town or city Flag of Putrajaya.svg Putrajaya
Country Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia
Groundbreaking1995
Construction started1997
Completed1999
Inaugurated1999
Technical details
Floor count5
Design and construction
Architect(s) Putrajaya Corporation (PPJ)

The Perdana Putra is a building in Putrajaya, Malaysia which houses the office complex of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Located on the main hill in Putrajaya, it has become synonymous with the executive branch of the Malaysian federal government.

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History

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Front view of Perdana Putra

Construction began in 1997 and was completed in early 1999. The building was first occupied in April 1999 after all sections of the Prime Minister's Department moved from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. The former building of the prime minister's office was in Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, where it was transformed into a museum today. The museum is named Memorial Negarawan, commemorating the independence of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak. [1]

Architecture

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Night View of Perdana Putra

The structural design is influenced by Malay, Islamic and European cultures as such Palladian and Neoclassicism. [2] It was designed by an aQidea Architect (Ahmad Rozi Abd Wahab being the principal architect) with inspiration from the 4th, 7th and former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad. [3] [4]

Interior of the building

These are the main rooms and halls in the interior layout of Perdana Putra.

See also

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References

  1. "Memorial Negarawan". ARKIB NEGARA MALAYSIA.
  2. Putrajaya ~ Colossal Buildings
  3. The architecture of the building-Perdana Putra
  4. Citrin William et al.(2009). In Malaysia at Random . Editions Didier Millet. p. 125. ISBN   978-981-4217-95-8. Google Book Search. Retrieved on 17 July 2012.

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