Year 4 Semester 1 

Kampung Dato' Keramat is one of the Malay Reservation Land (MRL) initiatives given by the British administration that was enacted in 1913. The main objective of the reservation was to protect Malay lands from falling into the hands of non-bumis'. Today, Dato' Keramat population comprises of a multi-ethnic community and has been left backward in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and was given the name "Village in the City". 
In order to bring a minimum economy growth in Kampung Datuk Keramat, participation to enhance diverse economy should be introduced that would eventually meet the KL Strategy plan 2020, (2004). Although Dato' Keramat have many small businesses, the demand of homestays has flourished due to it's strategic location. Therefore, by proposing an urban hotel in a cultural aspect that reflects the character of Kampung Dato' Keramat acts as a placemaker and a cultural identity enhancer to elevate the social well-being and its urban characteristics.