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Identifying Feng Shui's Form School Influence in the Internal Layout of Peranakan Architecture |
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| Creator | Teh Boon Soon |
| Title | Identifying Feng Shui's Form School Influence in the Internal Layout of Peranakan Architecture |
| Contributor | AZIZI BAHAUDDIN |
| Publisher | TUENGR Group |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| Journal Vol. | 8 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 301-316 |
| Keyword | Chinese traditional architecture, Feng Shui Criteria, Built environment, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Architectural Element. |
| URL Website | http://tuengr.com |
| Website title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| ISSN | 2228-9860 |
| Abstract | Peranakan architecture with a confluence of Chinese, Malay, Javanese, Batak, Thai and European influences has not been studied together with principles of Feng Shui which forms part of Chinese traditional architectural theory. Understanding application of Feng Shui in Peranakan architecture is pertinent as Feng Shui's philosophy is to achieve harmonious living among nature, buildings and people. Furthermore, Feng Shui's Form School approach is used for determining the site and building layout. With Form School approach has scientifically proven to be viable for analyzing the built environment, this paper investigates its influences in the internal layout of Peranakan architecture in Penang. Using a case study approach, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was selected as its architectural characteristics are synonymous with Peranakan architecture and are renowned for its perfect Feng Shui. Qualitative analysis was employed to determine if the internal layout of Cheong Fatt Tze mansion corresponds to favourable conditions set forth by the Form School approach. Findings indicate that the mansion's internal layout corresponds favourably. |
