Township as students’ canvas

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THE arts scene in Malaysia received a boost from I&P Group Sdn Bhd with a special showcase of Gandingan at Alam Impian, Shah Alam, Selangor recently.

Gandingan is I&P and Universiti Teknologi Mara’s (UiTM) collaborative effort in involving the community around by making arts enjoyable and experiential.

Batik-painting, mimes, acoustic band renditions, art gallery, caricatures and face painting were among the activities that greeted visitors and residents.

Dream homes: Roszali at the newly launched Nukilan 2 of Alam Impian.

It was also held in celebration of the launch of two-storey Canting and Nukilan terraces design in Alam Impian.

I&P chief operating officer Datuk Roszali Othman said that the inaugural Gandingan marked the start of their collaborative efforts.

“Through Alam Impian - Township of the Arts, I&P is providing a dedicated platform for creative activities to come alive.

“I&P will continuously support UiTM’s aspiration of bringing arts out beyond lecture theatres and into practice in the industry,” he said.

Gandingan will see UiTM students from the Faculty of Artistic & Creative Technology, Faculty of Art & Design and Faculty of Music, manage, stage and perform various genres of the arts as part of their curriculum, using the township as their canvas.

Work of art: Children enjoying batik painting at the Gandingan showcase at the newly launched Alam Impian Phase2.

With Gandingan, the students brought the concept of “Township of the Arts” through managing the activities, applying practical to theory and showcasing them to everyone.

He also said that the launch of the new phases underscored their market confidence.

“As Alam Impian matures, we are confident that more home owners will seek out this township that is modern, self-contained and offers a distinct difference.”

“The new Lebuhraya Kemuning-Shah Alam (Laksa) will also be fully opened in early 2010 and will give residents a link between the township and Shah Alam city centre,” he said.

The plan for the Township of the Arts of Alam Impian in itself features arts in every possible manner.

This range from art pieces installation, landscape and street art, graffiti walls, an art gallery, linear parks, to an amphitheatre and a 31-acre central town park.

Streets at Alam Impian will be installed with decorative art pieces as well as creative street furniture.

Alam Impian homes will include innovative artistic highlights such as a wide selection of designs and facades that call out to different lifestyles.

During the kick-off ceremony for Gandingan, Roszali put his own creative touch on the 10ft long batik displayed at the Nukilan show unit.

Launched in December 2006, Alam Impian sits on 1,235 acres of freehold land. The township is anticipated to be fully completed in 15 years.

For more information on the event and the developer’s portfolio of products, visit www.inp.my.