Buddy Bears in Kuala Lumpur

The Buddy Bears are being displayed in from of the Pavilion Mall, Kuala Lumpur, along Jalan Bukit Bintang. Here are some shots of the public display.

Details and Interiors: Bukit Bintang - Part 2

As I am in the topics of interior, here are some pictures of last year's Christmas season photo of Pavilion. The impressive amount of budget put into the space really reflects on the confidence to boost the consumer's appetite during the holiday season.

having some of these decorations on the exteriors somewhat attracts more footfall into the building.

the change of color and texture and a variety of grain of elements changes the atmosphere of the interior entirely for this space

cafe which capitalizes on open space and high-volume always seems to work to add more life into the otherwise lack-of-human-scale space.

I'm just wondering how is this year going to compete or be different from the last. They are gonna have to top this one.

Another interior/exterior space which I really enjoy is the naturally ventilated gap between the Cinema and the rest of the mall in Pavilion. There are many restaurants and eateries within the space that creates a buzz of life, different from an entirely indoor experience.

Exceptionally wide corridor arcade space allows spill over spaces along it, making it less formal and more inviting

of course, media element is always an appreciated added layer of information to the space. Is anyone really looking into that screen, I wonder....

this in-between space of just a covered roof, capitalizes on shadow casting over a narrow corridor and perhaps indirect cooling from the adjacent air-cond diffuser. I hope to see more climatic responsive space designed like these to have a more sustainable energy use in the future developments in the country.

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Details and Interiors: Bukit Bintang - Part 1

This place is packed with shopping malls and each is trying to outdo each other to attract more footfall within their premise. Here are some shots of the interiors of the establishments along the street.

kiosk are always a 'gem' within a simple open space to attract customers

fine details evokes the right mood for dining here

opulent details suits the mood for this upmarket mall to caters for its hotel guests in a shared established.

... and there's always room for some fun ...

every surface and detail is important to create effects as this.

creative signage to promote 4G in the country, makes quite a statement here...

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Urban Design: Jalan Bukit Bintang Part 2 - Elements

In every design, the details and its elements makes the difference that can bring out the vision of the designer or it may entirely destroys it. Some of the details here which I find rather attractive, brings character to the space and its surroundings.

a cafe pavilion within the space between 2 parts of a mall

creative toilet signage

a bit of public art

a bit of propaganda in a more sophisticated sculptural form

some cross culture elements

my favourite thing along the streetscape in front of an Italian restaurant

other signage and facade elements

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