Loo, Kington

Kington Loo was a modernist architect, active in Malaya/Malaysia in the post-World War II period.[1]

Subang International Airport

Work on the Subang International Airport started in 1961 and finished in 1965 at a cost of $64 million. Its deceptively simple design consisted of a roof composed of floating concrete shells that was held aloft by mushroom-shaped columns. Loo is typically attributed with the design. The open structure also featured a massive circular ramp, reminiscent of Berthold Lubetkin's penguin pavilion in London. Most of the critically acclaimed modern structure was removed during a major reconstruction in 1983.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Loo, Kington (25 February 1965). "The Chartered Bank Building Mural". The Straits Times: 13.
  2. ↑ Kumar, Prem (29 August 1965). "All Set for Airport Opening". The Straits Times: 9.
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