Friday, 23 January 2015

Dormitory

The distinct feature of the college building is the Big School, a building with pseudo Greco-Roman architecture with a huge rugby field in front. The Prep School, built later in 1912, has similar impressive features of Roman neoclassical design totally influenced by British Architects of that era.

The large casement windows framed both sides by plastered cornice works arched almost to ceiling level with thick brickwalls give the mansion ambiance to this dorm. Large timber barn-like doors and dark timber floor boards and stairs further enhance the grandeur of hostel living that will forever etch into the boys memory.

Dentils along the cornice top and elaborate balustrades with Roman column with pediments and raised pedistals add charm to the building. Together with the clay roof tiles with protruding vent blocks can only describe the unique quarters that our colonial designers had in mind for a living experience fit for the upper class of yesteryears.

Covered Walkway to Toilets
Covered walkway to Dining Hall

Two-Storey  Hostel

 
 

Balcony wide enough to drive Myvi through
Barn shutter doors Comfort to the students with high ceilings, wide corridors to shade from the sun and alrge green open spaces.

Dorm D - see how high the ceiling is...!


Seniors demonstrating to a freshie on how to set the bed MCKK-way.


Affable family across the aisle. 

 

And the cupboard is full ..!

 


3 comments:

  1. Being precise, the rugby field is not huge nor is area outside the field.

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  2. By the way, the man in the affable family picture is Khairuddin Azmi, my senior by a year. Both of us were in Mohd Shah house (the best house at Kolek :-)).

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