22 OCT 2015

CHOSEN THEME AND PLACES

22 OCTOBER 2015

Second Tutorial:

We were required to research on the specific theme that we have chosen from the first tutorial session. A research on the timeline of the selected theme is also required. We were to choose the places that we intend to take our pictures from and upload it on our e-portfolio.

MALAYSIAN

ARCHITECTURE

Malaysian Architecture is divided into 2 main sections:

1. Traditional Malaysian Architecture

2. Modern Malaysian Architecture

Traditional Malaysian Architecture

Traditional Malay architecture employs sophisticated architectural processes ideally suited to tropical conditions such as structures built on stilts, which allow cross-ventilating breeze beneath the dwelling to cool the house whilst mitigating the effects of the occasional flood. High-pitched roofs and large windows not only allow cross-ventilation but are also carved with intricate organic designs.

Modern Malaysian Architecture

Today, many buildings in Malaysia incorporate traditional malay design elements as can be seen in different types of buildings such as museums, art centers, hotels, villas and etc.

TRADITIONAL

MALAYSIAN

ARCHITECTURE

I have chosen to focus on traditional Malaysian architecture as I found out that the designs elements and styles of Malaysian archecture are very interesting and unique. It also provides me a chance to know more and to further investigate on the very begining of Malaysian Architecture which is the Malay style in building designs.

SEREMBAN

I chose Seremban as this is a place where one of the most significant traditional Malay Vernacular Architecture exist, which is the Minangkabau and traditional Malay houses. Therefore, I searched on the places in Seremban that has buildings which imply the concept of Malay Vernacular Architecture which is the Negeri Sembilan State Museum.

Early Malay houses can be described as raised on timber stilts and made of materials which were easily available from the tropical forests :

-timber

-bamboo

-rattan

-tree roots

-leaves

Design elements of the houses

-pitched roofs

-verandahs

-porches in front

-high ceilings

-big openings for ventilation purposes

Although these characteristics are particularly common in all Malay houses throughout the Peninsular Malaysia, their shapes and sizes differ from state to state.

Through many decades, the Malay architecture has been influenced by Indonesian Bugis, riau and Java from the south; Siamese, British, Arab and Indian from the north;

Portuguese, Dutch, Acheh, Minangkabau from the west;

Southern Chinese from the east.

Due to this fact, the Malay vernacular architecture have modified their styles in order to adapt to these influences.

For example, some houses in Kelantan state have a kind of roof which is similar to that of Southern Thailand. This kind of roof style is totally different from the ones in the Negeri Sembilan state which have been greatly influenced by the Minangkabau of Indonesia.

1. Building with influence of the Minangkabau.

2. Building with the influence of Malay architecture.

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