Woodville is a mansion in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Built in 1925, the building is situated at Northam Road within the city's Central Business District. It was originally the residence of Chinese tycoon Lim Lean Teng. The building is distinguishable from other mansions along the road due to the addition of a dome with a cupola, hastily designed by British architect Joseph Charles Miller.
| Woodville | |
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| Alternative names | Lim Lean Teng Mansion |
| General information | |
| Address | Northam Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Town or city | George Town |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 5°25′41″N 100°19′19″E / 5.42801°N 100.322°E |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Charles Miller |
History
editThe mansion was designed by architect Joseph Charles Miller in 1925.[1][2][3] Commissioned by Chinese businessman Lim Lean Teng, the building incorporates a canopy clas in oyster glass and a dome – features that had been inspired by the HSBC Building at Beach Street.[2][3] Lim believed that these features would set his mansion apart from others along Northam Road, which was commonly referred to as the "Millionaire's Row" at the time.[2][4] Resembling a French château, the mansion is an example of Miller's "castle mansion" design, which blends classical and modern architectural elements.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Khoo, Su Nin (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang. Areca Books. ISBN 978-983-9886-00-9.
- ^ a b c Hockton, Keith (2012). Penang: An Inside Guide to Its Historic Homes, Buildings, Monuments and Parks. MPH Group. ISBN 978-967-415-303-8.
- ^ a b c De Bierre, Julia (2006). Penang Through Gilded Doors. Areca Books. ISBN 9789834283421.
- ^ a b Opalyn Mok (2 Aug 2015). "The grand mansions of Penang, a legacy from five European architects". Malay Mail. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.