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The Traditional Courtyard Architectural Components of Eclectic Style Shophouses, George Town, Penang |
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| Creator | Akram Zwain |
| Title | The Traditional Courtyard Architectural Components of Eclectic Style Shophouses, George Town, Penang |
| 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. | 2 |
| Page no. | 69-77 |
| Keyword | traditional architecture, courtyard houses, cultural heritage, architectural components. |
| URL Website | http://tuengr.com |
| Website title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| ISSN | 2228-9860 |
| Abstract | Shophouses started to be built in Penang 200 years ago. This unique type of structure clearly shows the influences of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European styles; matured and merged together in response to the local environment. From the Chinese influence the courtyard was introduced. The courtyard is an essential typological element in a shophouse. In George Town, the traditional courtyard houses have characteristics that are suitable for the local region. However, most traditional shophouses faced alterations and deterioration and becomes a major concern in Penang. In addition, there has been a tendency proven since over thirty years ago to excessively replacing the traditional courtyard houses with multi-storey buildings. All of these have seriously affected the cultural continuity of the traditional shophouses form. This paper employed the qualitative research approach that obtained data from the observation and secondary sources to understand the design of the traditional courtyard architectural components of shophouses. The findings demonstrated the spatial organisation, ornamentation, courtyards are some of the major components in the characteristics of a shophouse. The architectural splendours and the preservation of the cultural heritage are vital for the appreciation by the wider public. More importantly, it is seriously needed care as George Town has recently been in 2008 added to the UNESCO World Heritage Cities list. A strong focus on promoting the traditional courtyard architecture ensures a strong appreciation of its existence. |
