STUDENT FEATURE


Skylight


IPOH GATEWAY


Ipoh Gateway is located in the historic Ipoh Old Town, Perak. Conceptualised as a ‘gateway’ to learn about the city,


the design combines a tourist information centre and an architecture gallery that showcases Ipoh’s history, from the colonial era to the golden age of tin mining industry.


The design challenge comes from the surrounding context. With many heritage buildings nearby, the new structure must pay homage to the local culture while also establishing its own identity. A large tin installation will become a visual interest at the entrance—a symbol of the city’s metal industry. The façade will be partly made of glass to convey a sense of connectedness with striking angular pattern at the edges.


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Large overhangs at the foyer will provide shading and reduce solar heat gain.


Inside, the main gallery will have ample natural light, thanks to the large skylight at the centre. This will be made from toughened glass with low-emissivity coating that reduces heat gain by reflecting the long-wave infrared energy. Sun protection film will be added to protect the display panels from the sunlight exposure. The layout is straightforward, from the lobby, visitors will go to the main gallery and proceed to the individual exhibition areas at the rear. The building’s mass will be progressively larger towards the end, so that the front façade will not overshadow the neighbouring structures.


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