Sultan Ismail Building

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Sultan Ismail Building
Bangunan Sultan Ismail
باڠونن سلطان اسماعيل
Sultan Ismail Building.JPG
General information
Status Complete
Type State legislative assembly building
Location Kota Iskandar, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Construction started 2006
Completed 2008
Opening 2009
Owner Johor state government
Technical details
Lifts/elevators Unknown
Design and construction
Developer UEM Builders Berhad
Cahaya Jauhar Sdn Bhd

Sultan Ismail Building (Malay: Bangunan Sultan Ismail) is the meeting places for the Johor State Legislative Assembly. It is located in Kota Iskandar, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia. The architecture is a distinctive blend of Moorish-Andalusian and Johor-Malay design. There are two distinctive skylights: one shaped like a diamond and another like a pineapple, a symbol of Johor's economic prosperity. Ihe State Legastive Assembly Hall is Malaysia's first parliament that's open to the public. Integrated within the Hall are symbolisms of Johor's past and bright future, such as black pepper motifs. There are also many lush gardens, such as the Musk Lime Garden (Laman Kasturi) and Potpourri Garden (Laman Bunga Rampai). The Jauhar Atrium contains tropical plants and a waterfall. The building is named after The late Sultan Ismail Al-Khalidi ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ibrahim Al-Masyhur. Behind the building is Kota Iskandar Mosque, a Johor second state mosque.

References

www.kotaiskandar.com