The Art of Architecture

By Lim Sok Swan

February 2020 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Can Penang tolerate and respect relics from different periods so that new and old things can stay in harmony for future contemplation? Photo: Mei Chee Seong.
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ONE TENDS VERY unfairly not to associate creativity with architecture. This could simply be because buildings are so much larger than other creative products. Large amounts of money are usually involved, a lot of negotiations are needed, and many permits are required. The architect is always subject to many restrictions. In that perhaps understandable sense, the label of “artist” is often not applied to architects. Their products do not only have to comply with regulations, they also have to meet...

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Lim Sok Swan

is currently focusing on heritage studies. She believes that more understanding among different groups and cultures can make Malaysia a better home for all.


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