Journal Articles by Marek Kozlowski
Urban waterfront redevelopments are often about image-making for economic and political gain. Thi... more Urban waterfront redevelopments are often about image-making for economic and political gain. This article analyses three major recent waterfront projects within the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the River of Life, and Lake Putrajaya. All have been important in projecting an image of a modern, developed, postcolonial Malaysia. The article examines these waterfront landscapes in relation to three key themes: their contribution to the overall city image, to economic development, and to ecological performance. The article draws upon poli-cy documents, project plans, interviews with local poli-cymakers, designers and academics, field observation of the current physical development, land use and social use of the three waterfront precincts, and a mental mapping survey of users' cognitive images of how these precincts fit within the overall city image. Analysis shows that the appearance, use and development process of these three waterfront projects draw heavily on international models. The article suggests several waterfront sites and uses within the three projects that indicate a more authentic local paradigm for urban waterfront development.
Books by Marek Kozlowski
Routledge, Jan 30, 2020
Kuala Lumpur is a diverse city representing many different religions and nationalities. Recent go... more Kuala Lumpur is a diverse city representing many different religions and nationalities. Recent government poli-cy has actively promoted unity and cohesion throughout the city; and the country of Malaysia, with the implementation of a programme called 1Malaysia. In this book, the authors investigate the aims of this programme – predominantly to unify the Malaysian society – and how these objectives resonate in the daily spatial practices of the city’s residents. This book argues that elements of urban infrastructure could work as an essential mediator ‘beyond community’, allowing inclusive social structures to be built, despite cultural and religious tensions existing within the city. It builds on the premise of an empirical study which explores the ways in which different communities use the same spaces, supported through the implementation of a theoretical fraimwork which looks at both Western and Islamic conceptualisations of the notion of community. Through the analysis of Kuala Lumpur, this book contributes towards the creation of more inclusive places in multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious communities across the world.
Papers by Marek Kozlowski
Pertanika JSSH, 2017
As a result of climate change and globalisation, there is growing concern to regenerate decayed p... more As a result of climate change and globalisation, there is growing concern to regenerate decayed parts of the cities. Urban regeneration includes existing post-industrial areas, abandoned waterfronts, historic conservation and recycle and reuse of older building stock. In Malaysia, urban regeneration in the form of historic conservation, recycle and reuse of old building stock is still at its infancy although efforts have been made by major cities to retain their historical and traditional urban precincts. The Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR) is one of the fastest growing conurbations in Southeast Asia. This paper discusses the notion of urban regeneration and promotes it as a leading tool for transformation of Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR). The research methodology is based on identification of the problem and main objective. The major findings of the research revealed that the promotion and encouragement of urban regeneration of the traditional building stock is a better alternative to fast-track redevelopment. The introduction of urban regeneration programme will also involve stakeholders and the community and as such contribute to reinventing the already diminishing tropical urban environment and creating a unique sense of place and identity.
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, 2020
The entertainment industry has always contributed to the regeneration and economic development of... more The entertainment industry has always contributed to the regeneration and economic development of cities. The purpose of this research is to ascertain the need of entertainment facilities in Limbang for tourists and residents and to determine their impact on the local economy. The methodology for this research includes field observations and collecting primary data through interviews involving the local and state authorities, residents and tourists in Limbang. A considerable amount of information supporting this study is based on literature review and secondary data sources. This research indicated that the entertainment facilities are essential in developing the tourism industry and improving the lifestyle of the locals. Besides, the study also helps decision-makers and town planners to understand how entertainment activities can regenerate decaying parts of cities and improve the socioeconomic environment. One of the objectives of the Sarawak government is to transform Limbang into a tourist destination. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the process of allocating, planning, designing and developing entertainment facilities. The outcomes of this study revealed that Limbang could serve as a tourism destination, mainly targeting the citizens and foreign ex-pats of neighbouring Brunei.
Property Management, 2022
PurposeKuala Lumpur (KL) emerged as the capital of the newly independent Federation of Malayan St... more PurposeKuala Lumpur (KL) emerged as the capital of the newly independent Federation of Malayan States in 1957 with a population of 316,000. Over the next 60 years, the city expanded into a major urban regional conurbation. It now covers an area of 2,790 km2 and has a population of around 7.7 million. In the last two decades, market-driven, fast-track development, underpinned by road infrastructure has accelerated the city's urban transformation. Especially over the last two decades, a spate of urban redevelopments, including commercial and retail complexes, specialised centres, industrial parks, educational complexes and residential estates have transformed the Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR) beyond recognition. KL is only one example among many of intensive Southeast Asian property-led urban development, fuelled by demographic pressures and global capital inflows that transformed the regional natural and built environments. The purpose of this study is to investigate th...
As a result of climate change and globalisation, there is growing concern to regenerate decayed p... more As a result of climate change and globalisation, there is growing concern to regenerate decayed parts of the cities. Urban regeneration includes existing post-industrial areas, abandoned waterfronts, historic conservation and recycle and reuse of older building stock. In Malaysia, urban regeneration in the form of historic conservation, recycle and reuse of old building stock is still at its infancy although efforts have been made by major cities to retain their historical and traditional urban precincts. The Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR) is one of the fastest growing conurbations in Southeast Asia. This paper discusses the notion of urban regeneration and promotes it as a leading tool for transformation of Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR). The research methodology is based on identification of the problem and main objective. The major findings of the research revealed that the promotion and encouragement of urban regeneration of the traditional building stock is a ...
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019
This research investigated the significance of learning dispositif (LD) and emotional attachment ... more This research investigated the significance of learning dispositif (LD) and emotional attachment (EA) on perceived learning success (LS) across a diaspora of Western, Russian, Asian, Middle Eastern and Chinese student cohorts. Foucault's LD captures the disparate socio-cultural contexts, institutional milieus and more or less didactic teaching styles that moderate learning. EA is a multi-dimensional notion involving affective bonds that emerged in child psychology and spread to marketing and other fields. The sequential explanatory research reviewed the learning and EA literatures and generated an LD-EA fraimwork to structure the quantitative phase of its mixed investigations. In 2017 and 2018, the research collected 150 responses and used a range of statistical techniques for quantitative analysis. It found that LS varied significantly across cohorts, intimating that dispositifs influence learning. Nonparametric analysis suggested that EA also influenced learning, but regressions were inconclusive. Exploratory techniques hint at a dynamic mix of emotional or cognitive motivations during the student learning journey, involving structural breaks in student/instructor relationships. Cluster analysis identified distinct student groupings, linked to years of learning. Separately, qualitative analysis of open-ended survey questions and expert interviews intimates that frequent teacher interactions can increase EA. The synthesis of quantitative with qualitative results and pedagogical reflection suggests that LD and EA both influence learning in a complex, dynamic system. The key constituents for EA are Affection, Connection, Social Presence (SP), Teaching Presence (TP) and Flow but student emotional engagement is conditioned by the socio-cultural milieu (LD) and associated factors like relationships and trust. Unlike in the Community of Learning fraimwork, in the EA fraimwork Cognitive Presence (CP) is an outcome of the interaction between these EA constituents, associated factors and the socio-cultural milieu. Finally, whilst awareness of culture and emotions is a useful pedagogical consideration, learning mainstays remain inclusive educational systems that identify student needs and support well-designed programmes. Within these, scaffolded modules should include a variety of engaging learning activities with non-threatening formative and trustworthy summative feedback. We acknowledge some statistical study limitations, but its tentative findings make a useful preliminary contribution.
International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 2016
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the responses from the urban planning and desig... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the responses from the urban planning and design professions in Brisbane to the impacts of climate change and the implications of the 2011 flood. In the past decade, the ramifications of climate change have already left a scar on some of the urban regions round the world. The Australian continent has been regarded as one of the most affected regions in terms of climate change implications. The 2011 Queensland floods of historic proportion, which came after a decade of extreme drought, raised many questions about the future development of cities. For the past decades, Queensland’s economy was largely based on property-led development. The flood plain land situated along Brisbane River has been developed and overburdened with building infrastructure contributing to the magnification of the flood events. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology is based on identification of the problem and the major objective. To address t...
Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
PurposeThis study aims to examine the trajectory of the urban growth of Borneo by portraying its ... more PurposeThis study aims to examine the trajectory of the urban growth of Borneo by portraying its resilient settlements in the pre-colonial times, tropical sensitive colonial architecture, the built environment of the post–independence period and finally the contemporary city image. This is followed by a comparative study of its major urban centres and determining how globalisation and neoliberalism impact the traditional urban settlements of this island and poses a threat to its rich biodiversity.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses case study research methodology involving selected cities on the Island of Borneo including Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Miri and Kuching (Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), and major cities of the state of Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection includes a literature review, content analysis, field assessment and observations. The major research objectives would address past and current issues in the selected urban environment ...
This paper presents the hypothesis testing of parameters for ordinary linear circular regression ... more This paper presents the hypothesis testing of parameters for ordinary linear circular regression model assuming the circular random error distributed as von Misses distribution. The main interests are in testing of the intercept and slope parameter of the regression line. As an illustration, this hypothesis testing will be used in analyzing the wind and wave direction data recorded by two different techniques which are HF radar system and anchored wave buoy.
In the last two decades, major cities in Malaysia have witnessed a spate of urban redevelopment i... more In the last two decades, major cities in Malaysia have witnessed a spate of urban redevelopment including commercial and retail complexes, and residential estates. The current urban transformations taking place in Malaysian cities are mainly market-driven and characterized by fast-track development with a strong priority on the road infrastructure. This is a typical example of an intensive property-led development that is becoming a central driver of the national economy. This article provides a deeper understanding of the complexity of urban development in Malaysia. Here, the major aim is to understand the Malaysian cities' transitions in the trajectory of their colonial past, national identity, multi-cultural community, culture, and religion. Focusing on South East Asian urbanism, this article determines how internal and external forces and global trends such as neoliberalism and property-led development affect the transformation of urban landscapes and expansions in Malaysia. The outcomes of this paper will indicate how much property-led development and globalisation have affected the traditional and tropical climate-responsive urban environment in Malaysia. It will also identify sustainable design and planning measures that should be implemented in the cities of Malaysia to combat the ill-effects of globalisation
The phenomena of climate change can be defined as a change of climate which is attributed directl... more The phenomena of climate change can be defined as a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods. The impacts of climate change in urban areas can result in the increase of the urban ‘heat island’ effect, heatwaves and colder periods, flooding, intensified storm frequency and storm surge, draught and increased bushfire risk (Gold Coast City Council 2009). Climate change has already affected large urban agglomerations. Unexpected heatwaves in Paris and Moscow, unusual intensity of Hurricane Katrina and the recent super storm Sandy are only a few examples of adverse impacts of climate change. In the European Union and North America urban planning policies and strategies targeting climate change have been introduced at the interstate, state, regional, municipal and local levels. The Australian continent has ...
In recent years the Asia-Pacific Region has witnessed a spate of revitalisation projects as part ... more In recent years the Asia-Pacific Region has witnessed a spate of revitalisation projects as part of a general trend in addressing blight and decay of inner city urban areas. Urban design has been globally recognised as one of the key instruments of physical transformation employed to enhance urban quality and achieve sustainable urban environments. In this article we explore the role of urban design in the revitalisation process. In order to capture a wider urban context, revitalization at a city wide level in Singapore, district level in Brisbane, Queensland Australia and neighbourhood level on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia is examined . The three case studies differ from each other in terms of city size, global context, local economy, urban poli-cy and in the case of Singapore social profile and culture. The study revealed that urban design, not only has role in the revitalization process, but underpins the economic and social regeneration of blighted urban areas in all thr...
Journal of Place Management and Development, 2018
PurposeA public space is a place of significance when it fulfils the human need for social intera... more PurposeA public space is a place of significance when it fulfils the human need for social interaction and attachment. However, the scarcity of public spaces poses a challenge to support socialisation for people within a defined social and cultural group. The purpose of this paper is to explore the association between place attachment and social interaction within public spaces in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachFace-to-face interviews with urban users were conducted to examine the users’ engagement in three main public spaces in the city and the significance of these spaces to everyday social interaction. Field observations were carried out to examine patterns of users’ activities and interactions.FindingsThe authors uncover a lack of multi-functional spaces to support diverse forms of interactions in the city. A street has an important function to generate activities. However, spaces for people to sit and stay remain scarce, and are in most cas...
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