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This paper reports the initial study on physical alterations made by homeowners. It was hypothesi... more This paper reports the initial study on physical alterations made by homeowners. It was hypothesized that alterations of houses do not necessarily mean dissatisfaction on the part of the occupants. Rather it shows how people would want to make their home unique. The study employs "systematic observation" whereby a random sample of existing terraced houses was systematically analysed. Some of the findings suggest that people tend to make the appearance of their homes different. This challenges the validity of the present system of housing delivery process which seems to be ignorant of the personal expression of the individual buyer.
Terraced or link houses is one of the most popular housing schemes preferred by Malaysians. Conve... more Terraced or link houses is one of the most popular housing schemes preferred by Malaysians. Conversely, the concept has its disadvantages and could not complement to the individual needs and personal satisfaction of personalisation. The most distinctive evidence is the practice to renovate or modify houses. Users make changes for various reasons such as for personal needs, functional requirements or just for aesthetic appeal. It is also much based on individual affordability and the timing for the modifications. A questionnaire survey was conducted in a terraced housing development to establish the personalisation trends and the motivational desires behind the personalisation.
This study attempts to discover the alteration trends of house renovations focusing on the fronta... more This study attempts to discover the alteration trends of house renovations focusing on the frontal area of terrace houses. A housing neighbourhood in Section 7 Shah Alam, Malaysia was chosen as the site for the investigation. A total of 30 renovated houses were identified and they were visually observed and analysed. Using a digital camera, the houses were photographed from approximately similar viewing angle and sorting out process was carried out for analysis at the studio. The data show that the altered houses can be classified into four established architectural styles namely; traditional, modern, post-modern and "others". The findings suggest that there is no one particular style of facade that was significantly more popular among these styles. However, it appears that there is a growing interest towards a style which can be described as modernist. Among other things that can be learnt from this study is that people are quite able to express their stylistic preferences even under the constraints of the typically narrow-frontaged terrace houses.
This paper presents an ongoing study of modifications made on private houses. Fifty terraced hous... more This paper presents an ongoing study of modifications made on private houses. Fifty terraced houses from various neighbourhoods were investigated, with focus on the spatial configuration of the houses, before and after the alterations had been carried out. The software "AGRAPH" was used where "space syntax graph" and calculations were produced. Findings show that despite all the modifications which had been done, the original configuration of the houses had not been remarkably changed. The analysis also reveals a pattern of spatial integration where certain spaces in house seemed to be centrally located such as the dining and living room.
This paper reports the initial study on physical alterations made by homeowners. It was hypothesi... more This paper reports the initial study on physical alterations made by homeowners. It was hypothesized that alterations of houses do not necessarily mean dissatisfaction on the part of the occupants. Rather it shows how people would want to make their home unique. The study employs "systematic observation" whereby a random sample of existing terraced houses was systematically analysed. Some of the findings suggest that people tend to make the appearance of their homes different. This challenges the validity of the present system of housing delivery process which seems to be ignorant of the personal expression of the individual buyer.
Terraced or link houses is one of the most popular housing schemes preferred by Malaysians. Conve... more Terraced or link houses is one of the most popular housing schemes preferred by Malaysians. Conversely, the concept has its disadvantages and could not complement to the individual needs and personal satisfaction of personalisation. The most distinctive evidence is the practice to renovate or modify houses. Users make changes for various reasons such as for personal needs, functional requirements or just for aesthetic appeal. It is also much based on individual affordability and the timing for the modifications. A questionnaire survey was conducted in a terraced housing development to establish the personalisation trends and the motivational desires behind the personalisation.
This study attempts to discover the alteration trends of house renovations focusing on the fronta... more This study attempts to discover the alteration trends of house renovations focusing on the frontal area of terrace houses. A housing neighbourhood in Section 7 Shah Alam, Malaysia was chosen as the site for the investigation. A total of 30 renovated houses were identified and they were visually observed and analysed. Using a digital camera, the houses were photographed from approximately similar viewing angle and sorting out process was carried out for analysis at the studio. The data show that the altered houses can be classified into four established architectural styles namely; traditional, modern, post-modern and "others". The findings suggest that there is no one particular style of facade that was significantly more popular among these styles. However, it appears that there is a growing interest towards a style which can be described as modernist. Among other things that can be learnt from this study is that people are quite able to express their stylistic preferences even under the constraints of the typically narrow-frontaged terrace houses.
This paper presents an ongoing study of modifications made on private houses. Fifty terraced hous... more This paper presents an ongoing study of modifications made on private houses. Fifty terraced houses from various neighbourhoods were investigated, with focus on the spatial configuration of the houses, before and after the alterations had been carried out. The software "AGRAPH" was used where "space syntax graph" and calculations were produced. Findings show that despite all the modifications which had been done, the original configuration of the houses had not been remarkably changed. The analysis also reveals a pattern of spatial integration where certain spaces in house seemed to be centrally located such as the dining and living room.