Located next to Alor Setar’s largest urban park, Taman Jubli Perak, the Kedah Digital Library respects architectural heritage and its natural surroundings. Photos: BETA
Imagine reading by a bay window, looking outwards to pockets of greenery, while being bathed in natural sunlight.
That’s one of the experiences you can expect when you visit the Kedah Digital Library (KDL) in Alor Setar.
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Located next to Alor Setar’s largest urban park, Taman Jubli Perak, the Kedah Digital Library respects architectural heritage and its natural surroundings. Photos: BETA
An aerial view of the Kedah Digital Library's Anglo-Indian bungalow (left) and the new Annex Building which are connected by a garden courtyard. Photo: TWJPTO
The Annex Building consists of two rectangular blocks that house the Amphitheatre, Community Hall and the Putra Gallery. Photo: TWJPTO
The Amphitheatre in the Annex Building offers a generous view of the outdoors. Photo: TWJPTO
The skylight at the Annex Building provides a wonderful play of shadow patterns that move through the day.
Timber-textured aluminium louvres help block off direct sunlight while offering views of the outdoors at the Annex Building. Photo: TWJPTO
A view of the refurbished Mansion Library and the new Annex Building.
The Putra Gallery celebrates the life of Tunku and can also host visiting art exhibitions. Photo: TWJPTO
The Kedah Digital Library is nestled amidst rain trees and lush greenery.
The overhead skylight at the Annex Building of the Kedah Digital Library provides a wonderful play of shadow patterns that move through the day.
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