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ARCH – Combining HeRitAge And intRiCAte sCAle models

eople have always been intrigued by miniature buildings, especially replicas of actual buildings. The minute detailing, the fine reproduction – it never fails to attract

attention.

One man who was equally intrigued by miniature buildings is Mr. Andrew J.K Lee. Coupled with great passion for heritage, Andrew pursued architectural modelling and honed his skills. He founded ARCH, which is today, one of the largest model-making companies in Asia.

ARCH models are highly desirable among both locals and tourists alike. Apart from being ideal souvenirs and gifts, many of the ARCH models have become collector’s items.

Andrew’s unwavering passion for heritage has led him to set up the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, located at Dataran Merdeka. Once a memorial library, this building dates back 115 years ago when it was first

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built. Here is where visitors can go back in time to have a glimpse of the diverse history of Kuala Lumpur, its architecture and most importantly, the culture of this great city. In this gallery, visitors can also appreciate the “I Love KL’ structure. Created by Andrew, this structure gives an overall impression of Kuala Lumpur. By looking at this structure, you will be able to see the landmarks found all over the city. In the gallery is also an impressive scale model replica of the entire city that measures a massive 40 feet by 50 feet. Looking at this scale model, one will have a surreal feeling of viewing the entire city from a different perspective.

The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery opens daily from 9.00 am till 6.30pm. For more information about the gallery, please call 03-2698 3333.

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