Framework of National Architectural Identity of Public Administration Buildings: A Case Study of Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) Tower

In the context of a multi-racial country consisting Malays, Chinese, and Indians as main majority, search for value national architectural identity is important in highlighting racial harmony. Therefore, establishing framework necessary to ensure this can be realized. This paper focuses on construction an frameworkof based results previous scholarly studies. study uses hermeneutic methodology which data were collected from views through literature reviews then interpreted into its disciplinary subject matter compiling indicators propose public administration building Malaysia. A case green certified –MBJB Tower used further broaden understanding identityof architecture An interview session with related personnel site observation was carried away at MBJB test proposed framework. interpretive paradigm explore each element anarrative method discuss findings paper. As outcome, buildings consists role, typology, themes identity. The design pattern seen three levels, namely macro, mesoand microlevels. measurement defined by features produced venustas, firmitas,and utilitas. general, good example benchmark produce more future.