Category: Architecture
Gurney Paragon Mall
A newly opened shopping mall along the Gurney Drive coastal stretch, Gurney Paragon Mall is built around the restored heritage structure of St. Joseph’s Novitiate.
George Town Street View: Halaman Ariffin
Halaman Ariffin is a small lane off Burmah Road in the center of George Town. Translated as Ariffin Court in English, it was said to be named after Wan Chik Ariffin, an early 20th century Malay millionaire.
George Town Street View: An Old Facade II
Ah Quee Street: Madrasah Hamid Arabi
Madrasah Hamid Arabi, an old building located along Ah Quee Street, was found to be previously an Islamic religious school as well as providing boarding facility for Islamic students. This building is located not far down the road from the famous Ah Quee street art mural and the “Bruce Lee and Cat” mural.
The Shophouse Doors of George Town
The various designs of metal entrance door of old shophouses in George Town.
George Town Street View: An Old Facade
An old worn out facade of a pre-war building in George Town.
Beach Street: A Sunday Sidewalk
Sunday is a cars-free day at Beach Street where one can choose to either leisurely walk or cycle along the historical street.
Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse
A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.
Church Street Intersection Building
