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ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION AND STYLES

Johor Bahru gained a special identity for being the Royal City of Johor, with that, it is hard to pin point one style of architectural expression for the city , that merge of different influences and inspirations for the buildings give it its unique sense of identity as a meeting point for across the sea empires. From these influences we can mention : Indian, British colonial, Chinese, Malay, Arab and later the modern wave and of course the contemporary buildings.

1. Chinese Influence 

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  • .Tiong Hua Chinese Heritage Museum

  • Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

2. Indian Influence 

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  • Sri Raja Mariamman Temple

  • Arulmigu sri rajakaliamman glass temple

4. The Modern Era Influence

3. Colonial Influence 

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  • Istana Bukit Serene

  • Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

4. The Modern Era Influence 

4. The Modern Era Influence 

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  • Johor Bahru Post Office 1963

  • Bank Negara Malaysia Johor Bharu 1959

5. Buildings Now

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  • Johor Bahru City Council Tower

  • Johor Bahu Sentral Railway station

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