Perdana Putra, Prime Minister office in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Perdana Putra is the office complex of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, standing on the main hill in Putrajaya. The symmetrical pale beige stone building has a broad green onion dome on a cylindrical drum above the tall central arched entrance, flanked by two smaller matching green domes on corner pavilions. Long wings carry rows of recessed arched window bays over a ground-level colonnade, and ornamental branching lamp posts stand before the facade.

Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 1999, when the government moved from Kuala Lumpur. The building was planned as the centerpiece of the new federal capital and symbolizes the decentralization of Malaysian administration.

The name Perdana Putra combines Malay and Sanskrit roots, with 'perdana' meaning prime or first and 'putra' meaning prince or son, a title also used in Malaysian honours. The building's design draws on Malay, Islamic and European traditions, and its column details evoke Mughal architecture. The central dome is a replica of the Zahir Mosque dome in Alor Setar.

The grounds are open to viewing, while the interior is accessible only during official events. The best vantage point is on the opposite shore of the lake, where the full facade comes into view.

The domes are covered with green copper tiles that developed their color through natural aging. The geometric patterns on the facades draw from traditional Malay carving techniques and were translated into stonework.