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{{Short description|Second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong}} |
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| name = Istana Melawati |
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| inauguration_date = 2002 |
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| building_type = Second |
| building_type = Second official palace and Royal Retreat of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]<br/>(2002 - present) |
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| status = Complete |
| status = Complete |
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| location_town = [[Putrajaya]]<br/>[[Federal Territory (Malaysia)|Federal Territory]] |
| location_town = [[Putrajaya]]<br/>[[Federal Territory (Malaysia)|Federal Territory]] |
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| location_country = [[Malaysia]] |
| location_country = [[Malaysia]] |
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| style= [[Malay architecture]] |
| style= [[Malay architecture]] |
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| architect = [[Perbadanan Putrajaya]]<br/> |
| architect = [[Perbadanan Putrajaya]]<br/>Seni Adnan Arkitek Sdn Bhd |
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[[Image:Istana Melawati Putrajaya Dec 2006 001.jpg|thumb|Main gate of Istana Melawati]] |
[[Image:Istana Melawati Putrajaya Dec 2006 001.jpg|thumb|Main gate of Istana Melawati]] |
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'''Istana Melawati''' is the second national palace of [[Malaysia]]'s [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] in [[Putrajaya]] after the [[Istana Negara, Jalan |
'''Istana Melawati''' ([[English language|English]]: Guard's Tower Palace) is the second national palace of [[Malaysia]]'s [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] in [[Putrajaya]] after the [[Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim|Istana Negara]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]]. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1, [[Putrajaya]]. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]. Melawati literally means |
The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1, [[Putrajaya]]. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]. The name of the palace was given by the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] [[Sultan]] [[Salahuddin of Selangor|Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor]]. Melawati literally means guard's tower. |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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Designed by |
Designed by Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, principal of Seni Adnan Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely: |
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* Royal Wing - Private quarters |
* Royal Wing - Private quarters |
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* Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall |
* Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall |
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* Administrative Block - Offices |
* Administrative Block - Offices |
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Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. |
Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The three tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from chengal wood topped with golden roof. |
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The 3 tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. |
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Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from cengal wood topped with golden roof. |
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== Interior == |
== Interior == |
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The Royal Wing consists the following components: |
The Royal Wing consists of the following components: |
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* Royal Bedroom |
* Royal Bedroom |
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* Royal Gallery |
* Royal Gallery |
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* Main Meeting Room |
* Main Meeting Room |
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* Balai Rong Seri |
* Balai Rong Seri (Throne Room) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Putrajaya|Melawati]] |
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[[Category:Palaces in Malaysia|Melawati]] |
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[[Category:Royal residences in Malaysia]] |
[[Category:Royal residences in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:Palaces in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:2002 establishments in Malaysia]] |
[[Category:2002 establishments in Malaysia]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 4 May 2024
| Istana Melawati | |
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 Side view of the palace | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Typ | Second official palace and Royal Retreat of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (2002 - present) |
| Architectural style | Malay architecture |
| Town or city | Putrajaya Federal Territory |
| Land | Malaysia |
| Groundbreaking | 1999 |
| Construction started | 1999 |
| Completed | 2002 |
| Inaugurated | 2002 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Perbadanan Putrajaya Seni Adnan Arkitek Sdn Bhd |
| Main contractor | Perbadanan Putrajaya |
Istana Melawati (English: Guard's Tower Palace) is the second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya after the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
History
[edit]The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1, Putrajaya. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The name of the palace was given by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor. Melawati literally means guard's tower.
Architecture
[edit]Designed by Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, principal of Seni Adnan Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:
- Royal Wing - Private quarters
- Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall
- Banquet Wing - Functions
- Administrative Block - Offices
Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The three tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from chengal wood topped with golden roof.
Interior
[edit]The Royal Wing consists of the following components:
- Royal Bedroom
- Royal Resting Room
- Royal Banquet Room
- Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
- Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong
- Royal Bath (Royal Swimming Pool)
- Royal Kitchen
- Royal Guest House
- Royal Gallery
- Main Meeting Room
- Balai Rong Seri (Throne Room)
External links
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