It is learned that Kuala Lumpur City Hall has approved in principle for the project to go ahead and that the development order is in the process of being issued.
The freehold Odeon project will have a built-up area of 450sq ft to 850sq ft, with an indicative price of RM450,000 upwards. Odeon Cinema was opened by Cathay Organisation Holdings Ltd in 1936 and ceased operations a couple of times before its curtain finally came down for good in 2015. “If the value is in terms of monetary gains, then you are not capturing the integrity and authenticity of the heritage itself, ” she said.
On arguments that the Odeon Cinema building was privately-owned and was therefore not up to public scrutiny, Cardosa said the right was only given by the local government.“Anyone has the right to develop but with certain constraints set by the city authorities.
‘Odeon Cinema was designed by A.O. Coltman, an architect with Booty and Edwards, and engineer Steen Sehested. The Art Deco style is characterised by its smooth lines, geometric shapes and streamlined form’ — Bangunan-bangunan pra-Merdeka habis semua hendak dirobohkan!
so sad.
How many freakin retail stores do we need?!