Istana Melawati

Istana Melawati

Side view of the palace
General information
Status Complete
Type Second Official Palace and Royal Retreat of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong
(2002 - present)
Architectural style Malay architecture
Town or city Putrajaya
Federal Territory
Country Malaysia
Groundbreaking 1999
Construction started 1999
Completed 2002
Inaugurated 2002
Design and construction
Architect Perbadanan Putrajaya
Senibahri Arkitek Sdn Bhd
Main contractor Perbadanan Putrajaya
Main gate of Istana Melawati

Istana Melawati 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

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 guard’s tower.

Architecture

Designed by Yang Mulia Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin, principal of Senibahri Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:

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 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. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from cengal wood topped with golden roof.

Interior

The Royal Wing consists the following components:

External links

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Coordinates: 2°56′43″N 101°42′03″E / 2.94528°N 101.70083°E / 2.94528; 101.70083

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