UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF CONSERVING HERITAGE BUILDING IN MALACCA

AbstrakPemuliharaan bangunan warisan boleh menjadi sesuatu yang mencabar. Kajian ini bertujuan untukmemahami amalan-amalan semasa pemuliharaan bangunan warisan di bandaraya bersejarah Melaka.Lapan siri temuramah pakar telah dijalankan di peringkat strategik, taktikal, dan operasi di Melaka,Bandaraya Warisan Dunia. Peringkat strategik merupakan fasa yang melibatkan matlamat jangka panjangdan arah fungsi organisasi kerja pemuliharaan di Malaysia. Kedua, tahap taktikal atau pengurusan,proses menyampaikan keseluruhan fungsi kerja-kerja pemuliharaan di Malaysia. Ketiga, pada peringkatoperasi merupakan tahap pengoperasian kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan berkala dan pemuliharaanbangunan-bangunan warisan. Responden-responden berpendapat bahawa semua Nilai-nilai Budayaseperti sosial, sejarah, estetik, saintifik, dan ekologi telah digunakan sebagai amalan-amalan semasapemuliharaan bangunan warisan di Malaysia. Mereka juga menyatakan bahawa Nilai-nilai Budaya initelah digunakan sejajar dengan empat dokumen penting untuk proses pemuliharaan iaitu “Akta WarisanKebangsaan Malaysia”, “Outstanding Universal Values atau Nilai-nilai Universal yang Cemerlang olehUNESCO”, “Garis Panduan bagi Pemuliharaan Bangunan-bangunan Warisan “serta “Pelan PengurusanPemuliharaan Bandaraya Melaka” dalam kerja-kerja pemuliharaan di Malaysia. Oleh itu, memahamigambaran keseluruhan amalan-amalan semasa pemuliharaan boleh membawa kepada pembentukansuatu model pemuliharaan bangunan Warisan yang teguh di Malaysia. Abstract Conserving a heritage building can be daunting. This developing study seeks to understand the currentpractice of conserving a heritage building in the historic city of Malacca. A series of eight sessions ofinterviews withexperts were conducted at three levels of conservation practitioners at the strategic,tactical, and operational levels in Malacca, the World Heritage City. At strategic level, which is the firstlevel, is known to associate with the long-range aims and direction of the organisation’s functions ofconservation work in Malaysia. Secondly, the tactical or managerial level, which is concerned withdelivering the totality of functions of the conservation work in Malaysia. Thirdly, at the operational level,which is responsible for the periodic and conservation maintenance work operations. The respondentsperceived that all Cultural Values which are social, historic, aesthetic, scientific, and ecological have beenused as the current practice in conserving heritage buildings in Malaysia. Thence, these conservationpractitioners have stated that they have been applying Cultural Values which are in accordance withfour vital documents which are “The National Heritage Act of Malaysia”, “Outstanding Universal Valuesby UNESCO”, and “The Guidelines for Conservation of Heritage Building” and “The ConservationManagement Plan of Malacca” in conservation works in Malaysia. Hence, understanding the overviewof current practice of conservation practitioners can draw the development characteristics that led to therobust model of conservation in Malaysia.

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Regeneration of a historic city block: the example of the relocation of the historic Atelier building to the cloister area of the Congregation of the Resurrection in Krakow

Urban Development Issues ◽

10.2478/udi-2019-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 77-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bogusław Podhalański ◽

Anna Połtowicz

Keyword(s):

Twentieth Century ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Steel Structure ◽

City Block ◽

Raising Awareness ◽

Straight Line ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Historic City ◽

The City

Abstract The article discusses a project that features the relocation of the historic Atelier building, built by Krakow-based architect Wandalin Beringer (1839–1923) who was active in the early twentieth century, and the regeneration of a plot belonging to the Congregation of the Resurrection since 1885, which is located at 12 Łobzowska Street in Krakow. The method includes cutting the entire structure off at the foundation and then after reinforcing it with a steel structure transporting it in its entirety to the new location. The project included two possible variants of moving the building in a straight line, either by 21 or 59 metres and evaluates two projects of further regeneration, the adaptive reuse of the building as an exhibition and religious space as well as a proposal for the remodelling of the nearby plot that belongs to the Congregation into a space for meditation and as a recreational park. The aim of these measures is to prevent the demolition of this building, now over a century old, as a result of which a forgotten element of the cultural heritage of the city will be saved. This project was based on the results of analyses of the cultural and historical conditions of Krakow. The block of buildings in which the Atelier in question is located is a very attractive location, near to the very centre of Krakow, adjacent to residential, service and educational buildings. It is directly adjacent to the Monastery Complex of the Congregation of the Resurrection, listed as a heritage building under conservation protection (municipal registry of heritage buildings). In the second half of the twentieth century, the building was used as a workroom by artists such as Xawery Dunikowski and later by the sculptress Teodora Stasiak. The case of the Atelier may provide an inspiration for discussion as well as raising awareness among citizens and city authorities to avoid future situations in which cultural heritage may become forgotten or demolished.

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Evaluation of the future adaptive reuse of Mashrooteh house using the adaptSTAR model

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation ◽

10.1108/ijbpa-07-2019-0065 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (5) ◽

pp. 771-784

Author(s):

Ali Asghar Sharifi ◽

Amir Hossein Farahinia

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Adaptive Reuse ◽

Content Type ◽

East Region ◽

Functional Quality ◽

National Heritage ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Middle East Region

PurposeThe concept of adaptive reuse is an effective strategy in enhancing the heritage assets economic, cultural and social values. The main purpose of this research is to determine how to increase the life of the heritage buildings thereby improving their sustainability and reducing energy consumption and waste, while preserving them from the risk of obsolescence.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative method has been used in this research to evaluate the functional quality and sustainability of Mashrooteh house by using the adaptSTAR model with its scoring sheet with respective design criteria. Predicting and evaluating the sustainability and adaptability of the historic Mashrooteh house in Tabriz will ensure its reuse and increase its adaptability and future life.FindingsFindings have shown that to increase the adaptability and future life of Mashrooteh house, it requires the improvement of the physical, legal, technological and functional criteria in order to provide suitable conditions for increasing the environmental and functional sustainability of this heritage building, while improving the quality of its spaces.Originality/valueWith the emphasis on conservation of national heritage as well as promoting sustainable development, the overall service life of these structures can be extended. The significance of this study lies in recognizing the incompatibilities and potential of viable approaches to rehabilitate the volatile condition of Mashrooteh house. The result of this study will add value to existing sustainable reuse database in Tabriz and other countries in the Middle East region.

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Factors contribute in development of the assessment framework for wheelchair accessibility in National Heritage Buildings in Malaysia

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation ◽

10.1108/ijbpa-02-2019-0021 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 311-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nurul Fadzila Zahari ◽

Adi Irfan Che-Ani ◽

Robiah Binti Abdul Rashid ◽

Mas Ayu Mohd Tahir ◽

Suzana Amat

Keyword(s):

Organizational Behavior ◽

Assessment Framework ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Wheelchair Users ◽

National Heritage ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Multiple Case ◽

Significant Factors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the significant factors that contribute to the development of the assessment framework for wheelchair accessibility to National Heritage Buildings. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was conducted via semi-structured interviews and go-along interview (Accessible Audit) through selected multiple case studies to reveal the main factors that contribute to the development of the assessment framework for wheelchair users in National Heritage Buildings in Malaysia. There are four National Heritage Buildings (gazetted under National Heritage Act, 2005) selected for this research. Findings The findings revealed a few significant factors comprising the physical built environment, organizational behavior and structure, financial resources, and existing legislation. Research limitations/implications This research is limited to wheelchair users and National Heritage Buildings, which was conducted through semi-structured interviews and go-along interview (Accessible Audit). Practical implications This research investigates the standpoints of both the National Heritage Building operators and the wheelchair users pertaining to accessibility in National Heritage Buildings with regard to their respective roles as management and users. Social implications The research demonstrates the importance of social participation effects on the accessibility in National Heritage Buildings based on empirical evidence in highlighting operators’ and wheelchair users’ challenges toward enhancing their accessibility. Originality/value This research will be a great contribution to the development of the assessment framework for wheelchair accessibility in National Heritage Buildings in Malaysia, including accessibility for pushchair, elderly, and pregnant women.

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PEMULIHARAAN TERHADAP STRUKTUR BANGUNAN ISTANA JAHAR SEBAGAI BANGUNAN WARISAN DI KELANTAN: SATU TINJAUAN AWAL

International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT) ◽

10.47252/teniat.v8i2.298 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 74-85

Author(s):

NUR NASIHA MUHAMAD HASANI ◽

SHAHARIAH NORAIN SHAHARUDDIN

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Data Collection ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

National Heritage ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Tourism Destinations ◽

Administrative Center

Makalah ini mengkaji tentang kajian pendekatan pemuliharaan terhadap struktur bangunan Istana Jahar sebagai bangunan warisan di Kelantan yang dikategorikan sebagai warisan ketara. Bangunan Istana Jahar kini dikenali sebagai Muzium Adat Istiadat. Ianya telah diiktiraf sebagai bangunan warisan pada tahun 2012 oleh Jabatan Warisan Negara (JWN) selain merupakan salah satu tempat destinasi pelancongan yang menjadi tumpuan utama para pelancong yang datang ke Kelantan. Tambahan lagi, istana warisan tersebut kaya dengan senibina warisan lama, dibina oleh orang pakar, mempunyai tradisi selain pernah dijadikan sebagai tempat bersemayam dan pusat pentadbiran pada awal pembinaanya. Namun begitu, seperti mana bangunan warisan lain yang dibina dengan menggunakan kayu sepenuhnya berisiko tinggi dari mengalami kerosakan dan kecacatan dari beberapa faktor terutamanya bencana alam. Pada tahun 2004 dan 2014, negeri Kelantan telah mengalami banjir besar di Kota Bharu dan telah menjejaskan bangunan warisan Istana Jahar kerana ditenggelami banjir dan telah menyebabkan berlaku kerosakan pada beberapa struktur bangunan. Justeru, kajian ini menekankan tentang pendekatan pemuliharaan yang digunakan bagi mencegah dan membaikpulih bangunan warisan dari berlaku kerosakan dan usang selain mengekalkan nilai keasliannya. Selain itu, kajian ini menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen, pemerhatian dan temubual separa berstruktur terhadap bangunan warisan Istana Jahar dalam mengkaji pendekatan pemuliharaan yang digunakan. Maka, pendekatan pemuliharaan yang betul diharapkan dapat mengekalkan bangunan Istana Jahar sebagai bangunan warisan yang sentiasa dilindungi dan menjadi tempat pelancongan kepada masyarakat selain dapat meningkatkan ekonomi dalam industri pelancongan di Kelantan. This paper describes a study of the conservation approach Jahar Palace building as a heritage building in Kelantan and categorized as significant heritage. The Jahar Palace Building, now known as the Royal Tradition and Customs Museum, that was recognized as a heritage building in 2012 from the National Heritage Department (JWN) and is one of the main tourism destinations for tourists coming to Kelantan. In addition, the Jahar Palace rich in ancient heritage architecture which was built by tradisional arts and craft experts, also has been used as a residence and administrative center in the early days of its construction. However, just like any other heritage building whereby the architecture was built from wood that prone to high risk of damage and defects due to several factors, especially natural disasters. In 2004 and 2014, the state of Kelantan suffered heavy floods in Kota Bharu that causes the Jahar Palace flooded and damage to structures. Therefore, this study emphasizes how conservation approaches are used to prevent and restore the heritage buildings from damage and obsolescence while preserving their original and aesthethic value. In addition, this study used document analysis methods, observation and semi-structured interviews on obtaining the Jahar Palace as heritage buildings for the pilot data collection. Thus, significant conservation approach is needed and vital to maintain the Jahar Palace as a protected heritage building as well as boost the economy of the tourism industry in Kelantan.

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The Importance of Scientific Tests In Masonry Heritage Building Conservation In Malaysia

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/20184501003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 45 ◽

pp. 01003

Author(s):

Tan Chin Ling ◽

A Ghafar Ahmad

Keyword(s):

World Heritage Sites ◽

Conservation Practice ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

National Heritage ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Research Findings ◽

Conservation Projects ◽

Building Conservation ◽

George Town

Since the Portuguese era in Malacca in the 16th century, many authentic colonial heritage buildings were built in Malacca and other parts of Malaysia, most of which were masonry structural buildings. After Melaka and George Town received recognition from UNESCO as World Heritage Sites on 7th July 2008, heritage building conservation in Malaysia has attracted serious attention from various parties. Since the establishment of the National Heritage Department under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) on 1 March 2006, the implementation of scientific tests in heritage building conservation practice in Malaysia has been encouraged and recommended by the Department. However, scientific tests are normally only conducted in conservation works of National Heritage buildings and some Category I heritage buildings, but not made compulsory for all heritage buildings conservation projects in Malaysia. This paper is based on a research carried out to study the scientific tests conducted in masonry heritage building as part of conservation practice in Malaysia. The research findings revealed that scientific tests such as X-ray fluorescence test, ion chromatography test, moisture test and Schmidt hammer rebound test are important for masonry heritage building conservation in Malaysia. The basic guidelines to conduct the scientific tests derived from the research findings will be able to enhance the current practice in conserving masonry heritage buildings in Malaysia.

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Conserving cultural values of heritage buildings from the facilities management perspective in Malaysia

Journal of Facilities Management ◽

10.1108/jfm-06-2013-0031 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 172-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hasif Rafidee Bin Hasbollah ◽

David Baldry

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Initial Study ◽

Facilities Management ◽

Content Type ◽

National Heritage ◽

Management Perspective ◽

Qualitative Variables ◽

Heritage Buildings

Purpose – The paper describes how expert views were elicited in developing a conceptual framework of conserving cultural values of heritage buildings (CVHB) from the facilities management perspective (fm). It proposes the manifestation of fm perspective of people, place, process, and technology as a tool to sustain the physical condition and integrity of a HB and its CV according to fm dimension before a HB is endorsed as a heritage. The linkages between fm and CVHB will help to produce a guideline for conserving CVHB from fm perspective (CVHBfm) at the initial phase of conservation in Malaysia. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The study opted for an exploratory approach; three expert interviews were conducted from three levels of conservation practitioners drawn from strategic, tactical, and operational levels. A matrix thematic was used to manifest the qualitative variables in mapping the conceptual framework. The respondents will provide views and linkages between eight criteria of CVHB (social, economic, political, historic, aesthetical, scientific, age, and ecological) and fm dimension (people, place, process, and technology) in conserving a HB at the preliminary phase of conservation. The responses from these respondents will provide insights into how fm perspective manifest and epistemological construct with CVHB variables that will be integrated in a case study method for further investigation inquiry. Findings – In this paper, the study indicates an fm perspective of people, place, process, and technology, associates and epistemological constructed with CVHB criteria of social, historic, aesthetical, and scientific in sustaining the physical condition and integrity of CVHB from fm dimension in Malaysia. The respondents from three levels of conservation practitioners (strategic, tactical, and operational) have explained and elaborated briefly the connotation between CVHB and fm in mapping the framework. It also provides insights into how fm dimension manifests with those CVHB variables in conserving a HB before it is endorsed as a heritage at the initial stage of conservation. Originality/value – Moving from this exploratory study, further research will be undertaken. In-depth interviews will be carried out with a rigorous emphasis on fm and eight criteria of CVHB with a greater number of experts on HB conservation from strategic, tactical, and operational levels in Malaysia. Documents suggested during the initial study such as The National Heritage Act 2005 (Malaysia) and UNESCO's outstanding universal values (OUV) will be analysed and framed in mapping the conceptual framework. Further investigation will assist Malaysia in advancing the application of fm perspective to enhance the conservation of HB and its CV by highlighting the role of fm as a robust tool in sustaining the integrity HB in Malaysia.

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The Development of Condition Assessment for Heritage Building

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20186501007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 65 ◽

pp. 01007

Author(s):

Siti Nor Fatimah Zuraidi ◽

Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman ◽

Zainal Abidin Akasah

Keyword(s):

Condition Assessment ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Building Conditions ◽

National Heritage ◽

New Instrument ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

Hierarchy Analysis ◽

Industry Professionals ◽

New Instruments

This study examines the criteria and properties of the elements in the legacy of buildings. Using the Hierarchy Analysis Method (AHP), new instruments are developed based on the criteria and attributes that have been identified for the legacy building elements. The new instrument is given to industry professionals and academicians to get their opinions. This study shows the number of attributes of the score for the criteria. The results show that new instruments are developed and used as tools for assessing the elements of heritage building conditions. This new instrument can be proposed to the National Heritage Department to be used as a guideline for assessing the heritage buildings in the future.

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HERITAGE BUILDING PRESERVATION THROUGH BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING: REVIVING CULTURAL VALUES THROUGH LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT EXPLORATION

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pmjournal.v16.i6.461 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maisarah Ali ◽

Kamsiah Mohd Ismail ◽

Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun Hashim ◽

Saifulnizam Suhaimi ◽

Muhammad Hadi Mustafa

Keyword(s):

Cultural Values ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Building Information Modelling ◽

Information Modelling ◽

Built Heritage ◽

Building Information ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

The Rich ◽

The Relationship

Despite the rich and diverse heritage buildings in Malaysia, they suffer from many problems and threats. Many heritage buildings are deteriorating, and this threatens the country’s cultural values. The deterioration of built heritage is a result of the poor inheritance of its related documentation and need to be addressed. Thus, this study brought forward the concept of preservation using Building Information Modelling (BIM). Exploring the potential of BIM as a preservation tool in reviving local cultural values might help to balance the problem of poor inheritance or inconsistency in managing historic and documentation maintenance. The aim of this paper is to study the relationship between levels of development (LOD) and usage of BIM in heritage building preservation. This study employs exploratory research using content analysis. The result of the study found that the availability of as-built details (LOD 500) of the building would be the crucial dataset needed for BIM to function in heritagebuilding as H-BIM. This paper suggests on techniques available for constructing Level of Development (LOD) needed for H-BIM.

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HERITAGE BUILDING PRESERVATION THROUGH BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING: REVIVING CULTURAL VALUES THROUGH LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT EXPLORATION

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pm.v16i6.461 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

Maisarah Ali ◽

Kamsiah Mohd Ismail ◽

Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun Hashim ◽

Saifulnizam Suhaimi ◽

Muhammad Hadi Mustafa

Keyword(s):

Cultural Values ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Building Information Modelling ◽

Information Modelling ◽

Built Heritage ◽

Building Information ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Heritage Building ◽

The Rich ◽

The Relationship

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ASSESSMENT OF THE HISTORIC INTERIOR OF CARCOSA HERITAGE BUILDING, KUALA LUMPUR FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pm.v18i12.738 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

Author(s):

Siti Norlizaiha Harun ◽

Norashikin Abdul Karim ◽

Afzanizam Muhammad ◽

Shaari Mohd Sood

Keyword(s):

Current Practice ◽

Historic Buildings ◽

Approval Process ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Form Function ◽

National Heritage ◽

Heritage Building ◽

The One ◽

Building Condition ◽

Building Conservation

An assessment of historic buildings, its history and conditions are essential in the study of buildings conservation. Other than architecture history and building defects, the interior scheme of building, the decorations, the building's form and space interior layout are also some significant aspects that need to be analysed in building conservation study. In current practice, the change of use of any heritage building will need approval from the National Heritage Department (NHD). The report of history and building condition is the one of the main documents needed to be submitted for the approval process. The main objective of this research is to analyse the buildings based on the original materials, form, function, decoration, and layout. The methods used for this research include in depth building investigation, analysis, and interpretation; backed up by measured drawing and historical assessment. The analysis involved the mapping of original and existing spaces and then analysed the unique characters of the interior using a series of photos categorised based on time or dates of the photos. From this analysis, the authenticity of the space can be identified and recommendations on better usage of spaces of these historic buildings can be proposed to the National Heritage Department.

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