Malaysian 1950s 4-storey walk-up turned into contemporary urban art museum

The staggered glazed cubic facade at Ur-Mu. Photos: H.LINHO

Sitting on a land size of just 150sq m, nestled amidst an old residential area of Kuala Lumpur, is a building that clearly stands out from its more down-to-earth neighbours.

Sporting a modern glazed design, the Urban Museum or Ur-Mu – located at Jalan Bedara – is a purpose-built contemporary art museum that features selected artworks and eclectic objects from the collection of a private art patron.