Spatial Writing by Malay Building Language

• Main Authors: MawYuan-Ng, 黃懋元
• Other Authors: Ming-Hung Wang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/89411146222084701734

碩士 === 國立成功大學 === 建築學系碩博士班 === 98 === This thesis contains two parts: the first part is a study of traditional Malay houses, the second part is to apply the study results in design and planning. The building language of Malay house is made up by 5 unique “characters” in the structure as reflected in the truss form; and ways of spatial layout as found in house extension and house grouping. The language has been systematically explored as follows: I. Deform exercise: Knowing the building language by doing some deformation, under the rule of proportion and parameters control. II. New type design: Using a new idea as a mutation factor, that is folding the volume of Malay spaces, to create new type. III. Forming house clusters: exploring different combinations to create meaningful spatial experiences as new dwelling opportunity for Malay community. IV. Settlement planning: Using the ‘patch’ idea to make a new settlement. The site is located at countryside of Kulai, Malaysia, between a nature woodland and over-developing area. The ‘patch’ idea is precisely suitable to balance the chosen environment. This design thesis exercises the concept of typological design and patch-making idea, which bring the new eyeshot and attempt to Malay tradition. The inherent of Malay house do not vanish, only the external appearances witness changes. Learning from the tradition, design can achieve innovations.