Penang City Hall
Architect not confirmed · George Town, Malaysia · 1903
Penang City Hall presents a formal civic façade towards the Esplanade in George Town. Its pale surfaces, columns, pediments and repeated openings give the municipal building a clear architectural rhythm. The public setting allows the relationship between colonial administration, waterfront open space and the surrounding historic district to be experienced together. Visiting: An operating municipal building. View the exterior from the Esplanade and surrounding public streets.