The architectural influences on Alor Setar historical buildings in Kedah, Malaysia

The architectural influences on Alor Setar historical buildings in Kedah, Malaysia. Malaysia Architectural Journal, 1 (1). pp. 1-13. (Unpublished) (2019)



Abstract

The aims of this paper is to establish a common language on frontal facade and spatial form for the classical Malaysian architectural form in royal towns. This studies conducted in Medan Bandar and will use the methodology of h Clark and Pause (2005) in mapping the spatial form of Balai Besar, Istana Pelamin and Padang court and nobat tower. This paper demonstrates the variant styles of architecture that is derived and introduced by external influence, and how the Malaysian identity adapt and absorbed it as is seen in the case of Masjid Zahir.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Traditional, Architecture, Colonial influences, Heritage
Taxonomy: By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Town Planning
By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Architecture
Local Content Hub: Subjects > Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Depositing User: Nur Hayati Abdul Satar
Date Deposited: 28 Jul 2020 04:06
Last Modified: 28 Jul 2020 04:06
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