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| Mall’s RM1.5mil ‘grand piano’ staircase ‘sings’ when stepped on Posted: 03 Jan 2013 04:35 AM PST Those who have been to Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur might know that the mall has three main sections — east, west and central wings. The lower ground floor of the central wing, which is the centre of the mall, is called the Lower Ground Concourse. Before this, visitors who wanted to traverse between the lower ground floor via the ground floor of the central wing had to walk over to either of the two side wings and take an escalator down. With numerous visitors coming in daily, Berjaya Times Square recognises the growing traffic between these two floors and has built its first Grand Musical Staircase. Unveiled recently, the Grand Musical Staircase is vibrantly lit in dancing LED sound graphs and designed to resemble a classical piano keyboard down to its actual chords. This larger-than-life piano does not only feature its normal piano sound, but also the sounds of a harp, percussion and flute. Nestled amidst the grandeur of its design and state-of-the-art technology, the landing area of the staircase on Lower Ground Concourse is installed with liquid panels that produce ripples with every footstep. It is also bespangled with fibre optic lights and zen-like steps which greet visitors at the Lower Ground Floor. The staircase is designed to give shoppers the illusion of walking on a sea of stars. The mall management hopes that by adding an idea of 'fun' to a mundane act, like walking up or down a flight of stairs, they can subtly coax their shoppers into a healthier lifestyle. Not to mention the pure novelty of walking on a giant piano, especially for the younger ones whose eyes light up when they realise there is a giant piano staircase in the mall. The Grand Musical Staircase took a little more than 13 weeks to construct, costing RM1.5mil. As the Lower Ground Concourse is used primarily for staged events, the landing area is built to allow an extension for an elevated platform akin to international catwalks and stages. The management has also configured several staging options which will appeal to event organisers and possibly attract a new demographic of shoppers. |
| Posted: 03 Jan 2013 04:35 AM PST GREEN CONCERT WWF-Malaysia and its Earth Hour partners are inviting Malaysian bands to participate in the inaugural Earth Hour Band Contest to build environmental awareness through music. The contest is open to three to six-person bands comprising Malaysian citizens who have not signed up with any record labels. Interested bands can submit their videos to www.facebook.com/ wwfmy on Jan 22 before 5pm. Voting will begin in February and the top five bands with the most votes will participate in the finals during Earth Hour on March 23 at Sunway Pyramid. For details, email contactus@wwf.org.my TOASTMASTERS MEETING Open University Malaysia's new Toastmasters Club is organising a New Year Toastmasters meeting this Saturday at 3pm, at Theatrette, Block B, Area A, Open University Malaysia, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. The public is invited to join and improve their public speaking skills, witness speeches and evaluations, and even deliver impromptu speeches. For details, call 012-210 2977 / 03-2773 2395 (Arnie) or 012-919 3190 / 03-2773 2760 (Nazrai). ELDERLY HEALTH FORUM Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang (SKSMC) will be organising a free public forum on 'Elderly Health Issues' on Jan 19. The programme will be scheduled from 8.30am to 1pm at SKSMC. There will be talks on osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and sleep disorders. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free but seats are limited. For details, call 03-3373 3636 ext 7313 / 7335 / 7356. SINGERS WANTED The Philharmonic Society of Selangor Choir invites singers of all ages to join in the 2013 season. Orientation will be held on Jan 14 and 21 at 7.15pm at Free Space@ Kakiseni, L1-35 & 36, Level 1, SS Two Mall, 40 Jalan SS2/72 in Petaling Jaya. Rehearsals are held every Monday, from 8pm to 10pm. For details, call 012-277 8871 (Swee Chin) or email selangor.phil@gmail. com. DATA PROTECTION University of Malaya Malaysian Centre of Regulatory Studies is having a free public talk on Personal Data Protection Act at the Law Faculty in University of Malaya on Jan 22, from 10am to 11am. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. RSVP before Jan 18. For details, visit www.facebook.com/UMCoRS BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Bank will be having blood donation drives today at Dewan Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) Kuala Lumpur (9am-3pm), Ampang Park Management Corporation (10am-5pm), Mont Kiara Mall (10am-4pm) and Nadin Holdings (11am-5pm). For details, visit www.pdn.gov.my. MEDITATION WORKSHOP Kuala Lumpur Divine Life Society, Sivanadhashram in Jalan Batu Caves will be organising a meditation workshop daily from 10am to 4pm, fro m this Friday until Jan 17. Admission is free. For details, call 012-323 0398 or SMS 012-212 8936 (Sre). |
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