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Research paper thumbnail of Book review: Pembandaran Kolonial dan Penghapusan Bangsa Melayu di Malaysia

International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Studies, May 31, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of The development of the modern ideas of Islamic architecture in the modern Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Mubin Sheppard: Pioneering Works in Architectural Conservation in Malaysia by Zuraini Md Ali

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Jun 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Sustainable Mosque Designs from the Perspectives of Social Inclusion: Comparisonsof Four Mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, Oct 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Encouraging Social Inclusivity Across Faiths: The Case of Mosques and Churches in Kuala Lumpur

Advances in science, technology & innovation, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Architectural Design Elements in Saidina Abu Bakar as Siddiq Mosque on Social Inclusion

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Jun 28, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Architectural Publicness Design Elements on Seremban State Mosque of Negeri Sembilan

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 22, 2022

This research paper aims to examine the architectural design and the publicness of a state mosque... more This research paper aims to examine the architectural design and the publicness of a state mosque in Malaysia while taking into consideration the social inclusiveness and national identity among religious buildings within the compound and beyond the framework of religion. The research objective is to evaluate the architectural design elements in a mosque on publicness. The methodology used in this research is by reviewing literature and evaluating the Negeri Sembilan State Mosque; Seremban Mosque, as a case study of its social publicness. The finding from the research concludes that the state mosque can do more to achieve inclusivity and friendliness through architectural design elements such as perception, permeability, and territoriality of the building in relation to its context and religious adherents, as well as the larger Malaysian population. Furthermore, the significance of the finding identified that religion and religious buildings play a crucial role in sustaining unity and harmony among all ethnicity in a community with such a diverse society in order to promote further the manifestation of social inclusiveness and national unity among religious buildings and diminish the conflict in race and religion.

Research paper thumbnail of The Presence of Multi-Faith Architecture: A Case Study of Calvary Church and Calvary Church Convention Centre to Create a Less Isolationist Image in a Multifaith Community

International Journal of Modern Trends in Social Sciences

The purpose of this study is to outline the design elements of church architecture and activities... more The purpose of this study is to outline the design elements of church architecture and activities towards encouraging a less isolationist image within a multifaith community. The research case studies include Calvary Church (CC) and Calvary Convention Centre (CCC). Qualitative case studies through observations and interviews are conducted to get information on perceptions of the architectural spaces, programs, and design elements applied to the case studies. The data analysis approach used is content analysis and descriptive analysis for both case studies, creating a less isolationist image and encouraging the multifaith community urban context. The results revealed that intimacy, proximity, neutrality, universal character, and flexibility are essential for creating a positive shared space design for a church building.

Research paper thumbnail of BIM as the New Sustainable Design-Construction Manager: Case Study of ALN Building Project Experience

Lecture notes in civil engineering, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Women Communal Life within Iranian Traditional Bazaar from the aspect of Safety (Case study: Traditional Bazaar of Isfahan)

Safety has a lot directly effects onsocial justice and women's welfare. The aim of this study is ... more Safety has a lot directly effects onsocial justice and women's welfare. The aim of this study is investigating the indicators of women's safety within the communal spaces of traditional Iranian bazaar of Isfahan with the approach of sexual justice. As the main hypothesis of this study, the women's safety level in the mix-function areas in terms of the rate of commuting and users is higher than single function spaces. In this regard, through qualitative approach and embedded case study strategy women's daily activities and their safety in the selected case study were analyzed. Criterion and homogeneous sampling are the used sampling strategies for this study. As triangulation, data collection methods of this research include direct site observation and taking photo, and semi-structured single face to face interview and focus group interviewing which performed by 3 research assistants. The collected data categorized for analyzing. Then the findings of each part of the case were discussed to verify the assumed relation. The results of the study indicate that by increasing of legibility, familiarity, natural surveillance, accessibility to succor and enhancing livability, the women's commuting will grow and through this growth women's safety would be increased.

Research paper thumbnail of Mubin Sheppard: Pioneering Works in Architectural Conservation in Malaysia by Zuraini Md Ali

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Research paper thumbnail of Restructuring Information Management in Building Design and Construction Using BIM as a Platform

Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2022

The purpose of this research is to restructure information management in the building design and ... more The purpose of this research is to restructure information management in the building design and construction process by using the BIM management platform. BIM has appeared in the scene of the architecture and construction chain by addressing multidisciplinary inefficiencies, incapabilities, disorganizations, and delays that have been rooted in the structure of architecture and building chain for over decades. However, the German architecture and construction chains are experiencing huge difficulties in accepting, endorsing, and understanding the BIM benefits, because there is no clear guidance and best practices in BIM implementation that comes as a reliable example. This research aims to present, explain, and analyze the differences between projects that have been designed and built in the traditional way and those which have utilized assets of the BIM management software. The investigation is based on two case studies-one project managed in the traditional non-BIM manner and the other one utilizing BIM as the main platform. The results reveal clearly that the BIM-involved project achieves higher accuracy, better design quality, effective team collaboration, and satisfying cost and time-efficiency compared to the traditional design and build project. Nevertheless, the results also reveal that the BIM software is underused or misused among the teams involved in the building chain.

Research paper thumbnail of Dimensions of Masjid architecture: perspectives and writings in theory and design

The book is a culmination of writings from selected practitioners and academics initiated from th... more The book is a culmination of writings from selected practitioners and academics initiated from the elective course of AAR 4033 Masjid Architecture for the Bachelor of Architecture programme in the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2008. The book covers both the theory and design of Masjid Architecture providing perspectives in discussive writings of concepts and approach; evaluation of designs through spatial, tectonic, details and environment; experimentation with construction; and reflective inference to the Quran and Sunnah on the purpose of its establishment. Selected authors are experts in the industry and the academia. The book intend to bridge the gap between theory and design of Masjid least discuss and bring another dimension in reliving the spirit manifested in the establishment of masjid appropriate for the House of Allah.

Research paper thumbnail of Upgrading the Friday Sermon as an Educational Element of Unity in a Multi-Faith Nation

The Friday Sermon in Malaysia is prepared by the various departments of religious affairs in each... more The Friday Sermon in Malaysia is prepared by the various departments of religious affairs in each state of Malaysia. The main purpose of the Friday sermons is to educate the general public about values of Islam and its relevance to modern life and nation building. An examination of 100 Friday Sermons was analysed from the JAIS website (Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor or Selangor Religious Affairs Department). The sermons were examined from three aspects of unity building; firstly the sermons were scrutinised for any phrases insulting other faiths, secondly the sermons were examined whether it deals with issues of extremism in a significantly serious manner, and thirdly, the sermons were examined whether it contains discussion of shared values with other faiths. Firstly, It was found that the sermons had never contained phrases insulting other faiths. Secondly, it was found that the sermons dealt very little on issues of extremism in and outside of Malaysia. Thirdly, the sermons never c...

Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Abu Bakar Mosque in Bangsar from the Perspective of Architectural Contextualism and Social Inclusion

This research identifies the issues related to the contextualism of mosque architecture towards i... more This research identifies the issues related to the contextualism of mosque architecture towards its urban setting as well as how it translates into inclusivism into the social structure. The social structure comprises of the mosque congregation, community and management as well as its entailing connection to the direct community surrounding the mosque, in more important terms, the Muslim and non-Muslim community. The resulting findings will allow for an understanding on the role that the mosque plays within its community and the implications of its contextualism within the urban fabric. Keywords: Mosque architecture, Contextualism, Social, Urban, Non-Muslim, Muslim

Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Australian Islamic Center in Newport, Melbourne from the Perspective of Architectural Contextualism and Social Inclusion

This research seeks to evaluate the Australian Islamic Center at Newport, Melbourne from the aspe... more This research seeks to evaluate the Australian Islamic Center at Newport, Melbourne from the aspect of contextualism in relation to the physical urban fabric, the planning of spaces for interaction among Muslims and non-Muslims and the interpretation of historical references. In the present day, most of the manifestation of mosque architectural language is out of physical, social and historical context. The grand scale and monumental architecture shows shallow interpretation of Islam teachings and emphasize on the identity of mosque as a symbol of Islam’s past glory. As a result, the conflicts between Muslims and non-Muslims and eventually lead to grave consequences. Hence, this paper seeks to remind the mosque designers to rethink their design ideas towards the approach of contextualism by engaging the Australian Islamic Center as a case study because this mosque is an extraordinary example of contextual architecture in terms of adaptability in physical and social context as well a...

Research paper thumbnail of Contextualism in Mosque Architecture: Bridging the Social and Political Divide

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 24, 2017

The expression of architecture in mosques in the non-Muslim worlds may have added to the problem ... more The expression of architecture in mosques in the non-Muslim worlds may have added to the problem of alienization of Muslims to the host community. The Muslim community has misunderstood the idea of 'sacredness' of form in allowing revivalistic foreign traditional architectural language to be part of the mosque architectural language. This sets up the mosque being totally not in context with the surrounding urban fabric. This paper outlines the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad about the importance of being part of a larger society of man and even to love all man regardless of their faith. Hence, this paper puts forward the position that mosque designers must rethink their design ideas towards the values of inclusivity in Islam.

Research paper thumbnail of Islam, Modern Society and Islamic Architecture: The Thoughts of Hijjas Kasturi

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 24, 2017

Hijjas Kasturi is probably the most well-known Malay Muslim architect in Malaysia and in Asia. He... more Hijjas Kasturi is probably the most well-known Malay Muslim architect in Malaysia and in Asia. He has been in practice for 50 years and is known for many of his iconic building designs throughout Malaysia and the Muslim world. This paper attempts to provide important insights into Hijjas' ideas of Islam as a religion and its practice in the modern world. With this insight, we can better place his design approach in Islamic architecture as a product of both his modernist ideology bred from his education background and his rootedness into the Malay Muslim social and political contexts. Hijjas has been consistent in his design approach in that he had never given in to the client's request for a more traditional approach which usually means the revivalistic or eclectic design direction. In an era when the Muslim world is struggling between the extremism of traditional Islam and modern life in the social and political arena, it is important to look at design as part and parcel of not only an art of building but also a holistic product of the reinterpretation of the religion in a new and progressive light. This research provides Hijjas own thoughts through an interview of which excerpts from that session are used in this paper.

Research paper thumbnail of An Historical Study of The Ministry of Federal Territories building in Putrajaya within the Perspective of the Discourse on the National Architectural Identity of Administrative Architecture

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020

With the establishment of a new administrative center in Putrajaya, an opportunity to address and... more With the establishment of a new administrative center in Putrajaya, an opportunity to address and to reaffirm a national architectural identity was presented. This research attempts to document and evaluate the design direction of administrative buildings in Putrajaya in response to the issue of establishing a national architectural identity. It will attempt to analyze the various inputs towards achieving the desired image, from the political, socio cultural as well as economic context. Additionally, it is crucial to understand the architectural identity thoughts and standpoint of the architect that was in charge of the design and implementation of the selected administrative building. This research uses a historical architectural interpretative methodology to analyze the building in place and aided with literature reviews, interviews with the relevant persons involved as well as on site direct observation and analysis of the building involved. The data obtained and presented reveals the thoughts that were the basis of forming the national architecture identity to an extent. The architect's position in relation to achieving the design-brief but at the same time, utilizing his or her reflection and background formation. The research discovers that the architect's design principles were to emphasize the local and Islamic characteristics to highlight the role of Islam within the new administrative center of Malaysia. The resulting outcome of this research will provide an understanding on how to critically engage in addressing architectural issues that form a national architecture identity.

Research paper thumbnail of PRIVACY AS A CULTURAL VALUE WITHIN TRADITIONAL IRANIAN HOUSING: Lessons for Modern Iranian High Density Vertical Development Housing

International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 2015

The role of value of privacy in shaping Iranian culture is vital. In contrary to modern middle-cl... more The role of value of privacy in shaping Iranian culture is vital. In contrary to modern middle-class Iranian high density vertical development housing, this cultural principle plays a great role in shaping spatial organization of Iranian traditional housing. The aim of this study is to establish a framework to improve spatial organization of modern Iranian high density vertical development (HDVD) housing through lessons learnt from traditional Iranian housing. In this regard, to reach the aim through qualitative approach and case study strategy, this value of the Iranian traditional housing was investigated. The data collection methods to collect data from middle-class traditional and modern high-density vertical development (HDVD) housing, were multiple tactics as direct observation, open-ended expert interview, semi-structured and focus group interviewing, taking photo, and plan layout. As conclude, it was reached that privacy as a principle governing all aspects of life has had d...

Research paper thumbnail of Book review: Pembandaran Kolonial dan Penghapusan Bangsa Melayu di Malaysia

International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Studies, May 31, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of The development of the modern ideas of Islamic architecture in the modern Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Mubin Sheppard: Pioneering Works in Architectural Conservation in Malaysia by Zuraini Md Ali

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Jun 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Sustainable Mosque Designs from the Perspectives of Social Inclusion: Comparisonsof Four Mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, Oct 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Encouraging Social Inclusivity Across Faiths: The Case of Mosques and Churches in Kuala Lumpur

Advances in science, technology & innovation, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Architectural Design Elements in Saidina Abu Bakar as Siddiq Mosque on Social Inclusion

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Jun 28, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Architectural Publicness Design Elements on Seremban State Mosque of Negeri Sembilan

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 22, 2022

This research paper aims to examine the architectural design and the publicness of a state mosque... more This research paper aims to examine the architectural design and the publicness of a state mosque in Malaysia while taking into consideration the social inclusiveness and national identity among religious buildings within the compound and beyond the framework of religion. The research objective is to evaluate the architectural design elements in a mosque on publicness. The methodology used in this research is by reviewing literature and evaluating the Negeri Sembilan State Mosque; Seremban Mosque, as a case study of its social publicness. The finding from the research concludes that the state mosque can do more to achieve inclusivity and friendliness through architectural design elements such as perception, permeability, and territoriality of the building in relation to its context and religious adherents, as well as the larger Malaysian population. Furthermore, the significance of the finding identified that religion and religious buildings play a crucial role in sustaining unity and harmony among all ethnicity in a community with such a diverse society in order to promote further the manifestation of social inclusiveness and national unity among religious buildings and diminish the conflict in race and religion.

Research paper thumbnail of The Presence of Multi-Faith Architecture: A Case Study of Calvary Church and Calvary Church Convention Centre to Create a Less Isolationist Image in a Multifaith Community

International Journal of Modern Trends in Social Sciences

The purpose of this study is to outline the design elements of church architecture and activities... more The purpose of this study is to outline the design elements of church architecture and activities towards encouraging a less isolationist image within a multifaith community. The research case studies include Calvary Church (CC) and Calvary Convention Centre (CCC). Qualitative case studies through observations and interviews are conducted to get information on perceptions of the architectural spaces, programs, and design elements applied to the case studies. The data analysis approach used is content analysis and descriptive analysis for both case studies, creating a less isolationist image and encouraging the multifaith community urban context. The results revealed that intimacy, proximity, neutrality, universal character, and flexibility are essential for creating a positive shared space design for a church building.

Research paper thumbnail of BIM as the New Sustainable Design-Construction Manager: Case Study of ALN Building Project Experience

Lecture notes in civil engineering, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Women Communal Life within Iranian Traditional Bazaar from the aspect of Safety (Case study: Traditional Bazaar of Isfahan)

Safety has a lot directly effects onsocial justice and women's welfare. The aim of this study is ... more Safety has a lot directly effects onsocial justice and women's welfare. The aim of this study is investigating the indicators of women's safety within the communal spaces of traditional Iranian bazaar of Isfahan with the approach of sexual justice. As the main hypothesis of this study, the women's safety level in the mix-function areas in terms of the rate of commuting and users is higher than single function spaces. In this regard, through qualitative approach and embedded case study strategy women's daily activities and their safety in the selected case study were analyzed. Criterion and homogeneous sampling are the used sampling strategies for this study. As triangulation, data collection methods of this research include direct site observation and taking photo, and semi-structured single face to face interview and focus group interviewing which performed by 3 research assistants. The collected data categorized for analyzing. Then the findings of each part of the case were discussed to verify the assumed relation. The results of the study indicate that by increasing of legibility, familiarity, natural surveillance, accessibility to succor and enhancing livability, the women's commuting will grow and through this growth women's safety would be increased.

Research paper thumbnail of Mubin Sheppard: Pioneering Works in Architectural Conservation in Malaysia by Zuraini Md Ali

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Research paper thumbnail of Restructuring Information Management in Building Design and Construction Using BIM as a Platform

Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2022

The purpose of this research is to restructure information management in the building design and ... more The purpose of this research is to restructure information management in the building design and construction process by using the BIM management platform. BIM has appeared in the scene of the architecture and construction chain by addressing multidisciplinary inefficiencies, incapabilities, disorganizations, and delays that have been rooted in the structure of architecture and building chain for over decades. However, the German architecture and construction chains are experiencing huge difficulties in accepting, endorsing, and understanding the BIM benefits, because there is no clear guidance and best practices in BIM implementation that comes as a reliable example. This research aims to present, explain, and analyze the differences between projects that have been designed and built in the traditional way and those which have utilized assets of the BIM management software. The investigation is based on two case studies-one project managed in the traditional non-BIM manner and the other one utilizing BIM as the main platform. The results reveal clearly that the BIM-involved project achieves higher accuracy, better design quality, effective team collaboration, and satisfying cost and time-efficiency compared to the traditional design and build project. Nevertheless, the results also reveal that the BIM software is underused or misused among the teams involved in the building chain.

Research paper thumbnail of Dimensions of Masjid architecture: perspectives and writings in theory and design

The book is a culmination of writings from selected practitioners and academics initiated from th... more The book is a culmination of writings from selected practitioners and academics initiated from the elective course of AAR 4033 Masjid Architecture for the Bachelor of Architecture programme in the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2008. The book covers both the theory and design of Masjid Architecture providing perspectives in discussive writings of concepts and approach; evaluation of designs through spatial, tectonic, details and environment; experimentation with construction; and reflective inference to the Quran and Sunnah on the purpose of its establishment. Selected authors are experts in the industry and the academia. The book intend to bridge the gap between theory and design of Masjid least discuss and bring another dimension in reliving the spirit manifested in the establishment of masjid appropriate for the House of Allah.

Research paper thumbnail of Upgrading the Friday Sermon as an Educational Element of Unity in a Multi-Faith Nation

The Friday Sermon in Malaysia is prepared by the various departments of religious affairs in each... more The Friday Sermon in Malaysia is prepared by the various departments of religious affairs in each state of Malaysia. The main purpose of the Friday sermons is to educate the general public about values of Islam and its relevance to modern life and nation building. An examination of 100 Friday Sermons was analysed from the JAIS website (Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor or Selangor Religious Affairs Department). The sermons were examined from three aspects of unity building; firstly the sermons were scrutinised for any phrases insulting other faiths, secondly the sermons were examined whether it deals with issues of extremism in a significantly serious manner, and thirdly, the sermons were examined whether it contains discussion of shared values with other faiths. Firstly, It was found that the sermons had never contained phrases insulting other faiths. Secondly, it was found that the sermons dealt very little on issues of extremism in and outside of Malaysia. Thirdly, the sermons never c...

Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Abu Bakar Mosque in Bangsar from the Perspective of Architectural Contextualism and Social Inclusion

This research identifies the issues related to the contextualism of mosque architecture towards i... more This research identifies the issues related to the contextualism of mosque architecture towards its urban setting as well as how it translates into inclusivism into the social structure. The social structure comprises of the mosque congregation, community and management as well as its entailing connection to the direct community surrounding the mosque, in more important terms, the Muslim and non-Muslim community. The resulting findings will allow for an understanding on the role that the mosque plays within its community and the implications of its contextualism within the urban fabric. Keywords: Mosque architecture, Contextualism, Social, Urban, Non-Muslim, Muslim

Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Australian Islamic Center in Newport, Melbourne from the Perspective of Architectural Contextualism and Social Inclusion

This research seeks to evaluate the Australian Islamic Center at Newport, Melbourne from the aspe... more This research seeks to evaluate the Australian Islamic Center at Newport, Melbourne from the aspect of contextualism in relation to the physical urban fabric, the planning of spaces for interaction among Muslims and non-Muslims and the interpretation of historical references. In the present day, most of the manifestation of mosque architectural language is out of physical, social and historical context. The grand scale and monumental architecture shows shallow interpretation of Islam teachings and emphasize on the identity of mosque as a symbol of Islam’s past glory. As a result, the conflicts between Muslims and non-Muslims and eventually lead to grave consequences. Hence, this paper seeks to remind the mosque designers to rethink their design ideas towards the approach of contextualism by engaging the Australian Islamic Center as a case study because this mosque is an extraordinary example of contextual architecture in terms of adaptability in physical and social context as well a...

Research paper thumbnail of Contextualism in Mosque Architecture: Bridging the Social and Political Divide

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 24, 2017

The expression of architecture in mosques in the non-Muslim worlds may have added to the problem ... more The expression of architecture in mosques in the non-Muslim worlds may have added to the problem of alienization of Muslims to the host community. The Muslim community has misunderstood the idea of 'sacredness' of form in allowing revivalistic foreign traditional architectural language to be part of the mosque architectural language. This sets up the mosque being totally not in context with the surrounding urban fabric. This paper outlines the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad about the importance of being part of a larger society of man and even to love all man regardless of their faith. Hence, this paper puts forward the position that mosque designers must rethink their design ideas towards the values of inclusivity in Islam.

Research paper thumbnail of Islam, Modern Society and Islamic Architecture: The Thoughts of Hijjas Kasturi

Journal of Islamic Architecture, Dec 24, 2017

Hijjas Kasturi is probably the most well-known Malay Muslim architect in Malaysia and in Asia. He... more Hijjas Kasturi is probably the most well-known Malay Muslim architect in Malaysia and in Asia. He has been in practice for 50 years and is known for many of his iconic building designs throughout Malaysia and the Muslim world. This paper attempts to provide important insights into Hijjas' ideas of Islam as a religion and its practice in the modern world. With this insight, we can better place his design approach in Islamic architecture as a product of both his modernist ideology bred from his education background and his rootedness into the Malay Muslim social and political contexts. Hijjas has been consistent in his design approach in that he had never given in to the client's request for a more traditional approach which usually means the revivalistic or eclectic design direction. In an era when the Muslim world is struggling between the extremism of traditional Islam and modern life in the social and political arena, it is important to look at design as part and parcel of not only an art of building but also a holistic product of the reinterpretation of the religion in a new and progressive light. This research provides Hijjas own thoughts through an interview of which excerpts from that session are used in this paper.

Research paper thumbnail of An Historical Study of The Ministry of Federal Territories building in Putrajaya within the Perspective of the Discourse on the National Architectural Identity of Administrative Architecture

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020

With the establishment of a new administrative center in Putrajaya, an opportunity to address and... more With the establishment of a new administrative center in Putrajaya, an opportunity to address and to reaffirm a national architectural identity was presented. This research attempts to document and evaluate the design direction of administrative buildings in Putrajaya in response to the issue of establishing a national architectural identity. It will attempt to analyze the various inputs towards achieving the desired image, from the political, socio cultural as well as economic context. Additionally, it is crucial to understand the architectural identity thoughts and standpoint of the architect that was in charge of the design and implementation of the selected administrative building. This research uses a historical architectural interpretative methodology to analyze the building in place and aided with literature reviews, interviews with the relevant persons involved as well as on site direct observation and analysis of the building involved. The data obtained and presented reveals the thoughts that were the basis of forming the national architecture identity to an extent. The architect's position in relation to achieving the design-brief but at the same time, utilizing his or her reflection and background formation. The research discovers that the architect's design principles were to emphasize the local and Islamic characteristics to highlight the role of Islam within the new administrative center of Malaysia. The resulting outcome of this research will provide an understanding on how to critically engage in addressing architectural issues that form a national architecture identity.

Research paper thumbnail of PRIVACY AS A CULTURAL VALUE WITHIN TRADITIONAL IRANIAN HOUSING: Lessons for Modern Iranian High Density Vertical Development Housing

International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 2015

The role of value of privacy in shaping Iranian culture is vital. In contrary to modern middle-cl... more The role of value of privacy in shaping Iranian culture is vital. In contrary to modern middle-class Iranian high density vertical development housing, this cultural principle plays a great role in shaping spatial organization of Iranian traditional housing. The aim of this study is to establish a framework to improve spatial organization of modern Iranian high density vertical development (HDVD) housing through lessons learnt from traditional Iranian housing. In this regard, to reach the aim through qualitative approach and case study strategy, this value of the Iranian traditional housing was investigated. The data collection methods to collect data from middle-class traditional and modern high-density vertical development (HDVD) housing, were multiple tactics as direct observation, open-ended expert interview, semi-structured and focus group interviewing, taking photo, and plan layout. As conclude, it was reached that privacy as a principle governing all aspects of life has had d...