LegCo Session To Sit Next Week
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The fourth Legislative Council (LegCo) session will sit again next week, this time at the new and magnificent building at the 26-acre site in Jln Kebangsaan in the capital, built at a cost of around $70 million dollars.

The design of the building has distinct Brunei characteristics, incorporating tall columns, breathtaking flights of stairs and symmetrical motifs, signifying order, strength and stability. The national philosophy, Malay, Islam, Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraj a) are the three key elements that are emphasised in the structure and interior architecture.

Each of the columns at the main entrance is designed with a combination of 'Dam Lukut' and 'Air Mulch,' while the walls are beautified with a combination of intricately designed brocade of Brunei Malay Songket such as `bunga melor bintang' and `bunga bersusun indah damai'.

It also has several symbolic elements such as the five and nine columns at Porte Cocher, revealing the promulgation of the Brunei Constitution in 1959. Meanwhile, the eight and four columns leading to the

Legislative Chamber on the third level symbolically means Brunei gained full authority in 1984.

The main dome on the roof of the central main block is surrounded by 29 windows and columns displaying the rule of the 29th monarch, and portrays Islamic architecture and a natural environment.

Its tip is the highest point of the building that symbolises the harmony and sanctuary of meetings to be held at the Legislative Council building.

The building consists of four floors, approximately taking up 21,200 square metres. Level I accommodate a banquet hall, gym, staff canteen, surau, store and a covered car park.

Level II houses the main entrance hall and reception, committee meeting room, auditorium and office floor for administrative staff.

Level III houses the main chamber, which can accommodate 450 public seats, library and offices, while Level IV includes a room for technicians, reporters and translators. Overall, the landscape with water elements gives a natural look to the site. A recreational area will also be provided at the building near the lake for the use of the public.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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