Founded in 1891, the Sarawak Museum hosts one of the finest collection of Borneo artefacts in the region.
The Department of Museum and the Public Works Department are currently upgrading the museum to better showcase Sarawak’s rich cultural heritage. Once completed, we can expect the new museum to be on par with global standards as one of the leading ASEAN institutions.
Overlooking Padang Merdeka, the new museum will be located at the former Dewan Tun Abdul Razak and is scheduled to open their doors in 2020.
The new museum will also host an adjoining annexe building with a combined total floor space of 31,000 square metres. This makes it the second-largest museum in South East Asia.
Previously with a Normandy townhouse design, it will now feature a series of arches resembling the Dayak shield along with some representation of Sarawak weavings on the new museum. You can also find a similar design at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching.
Gold colour was chosen for the roof and facade cladding as this resonates with the arch-ornamented Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. Glass panels were also installed for natural light to flow in.
The new five-storey museum comprises of exhibition spaces, commercial lots, auditoriums and a research centre. Local and international students can use these spaces to learn more about the history of Sarawak and Borneo.
With 150 years of history in roofing and walling structures, NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia has been part of a number of iconic buildings in Sarawak. This includes the Kuching International Airport, Sarawak Energy HQ and the Curtin University of Technology in Miri. NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia is responsible for installing high-quality roofs at the upcoming Sarawak Museum.
Some difficulties faced during the construction were complicated fabrication and installation processes due to the height of the building. Although it was a challenging task for our Supply & Install team, the installation works were completed with sound craftsmanship, and within the project schedule.
The Esplanade is synonymous with spectacular performances both in the artistic and the construction sense. It has some of the most technically demanding structures, which is why builders turned to Lysaght to help bring the magnificent architecture from concept to fruition.
Built between 1869 and 1870, this church, which is also the recipient of Singapore Architectural heritage award in 2016, is a monument to the Chinese Catholic community in Singapore. The building is also the recipient of Singapore Architectural heritage award in 2016.
Marina Bay Sands was one of two winning proposals for Singapore’s first integrated resorts. One of its key attractions is the SkyPark which offers 360 degree views of Singapore skyline.