Place identity through plant motif on streetscapes in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak ,Malaysia
<p>The Malay Royal Towns in Malaysia are the finest examples of the evolution of the early Malay</p><p>settlements of the 16th century. However, the identity and characteristics of Malay Royal towns are</p><p>still ambiguous and c...
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| Language: | eng |
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2020
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| Summary: | <p>The Malay Royal Towns in Malaysia are the finest examples of the evolution of the early Malay</p><p>settlements of the 16th century. However, the identity and characteristics of Malay Royal towns are</p><p>still ambiguous and constantly threatened by inordinate changes due to rapid industrialisation,</p><p>economic development and urbanization. The extensive urbanization and rapid development in</p><p>most historic towns have significantly eroded the identity, sense of place and physical</p><p>attributes of the Malay Royal Towns. In addition to existing historical monuments. which are the</p><p>pride of the Malay royal town, the peculiarity of their natural heritage factors that indicate the</p><p>identity of the place are very much required in terms of preservation and enhancement. The scope of</p><p>this research covers all of the properties which identifies cultural significance mainly</p><p>representing ornaments through plants motif on the streetscape of royal towns. This study aims to</p><p>suggest the plant motif most used in ornaments on streetscapes for determining the identity of the</p><p>Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The main strategy of this research is to employ a case study.</p><p>The study is designed in four stages which consist of an initial background review of the royal</p><p>town. its historical development as well as issues and problems identifiable to develop the</p><p>research questions. A conceptual framework and research methodology shall be developed in the</p><p>second stage. In the third stage, a research will be conducted in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar,</p><p>Perak. The study shall adopt the qualitative methodological approach in data collection and</p><p>analysis, whereby data collected are obtained from semi-structured interviews with experts, content</p><p>analysis and supported with a public survey in Kuala Kangsar. The final results will then be</p><p>derived from a convergence of the data in an analytical triangulation process. The findings of this</p><p>study is aimed to provide insights into designing the royal town while taking into account the type</p><p>of plant criteria which constitutes Kuala Kangsar. Additionally. the finding will also list</p><p>suitable criteria of plant motif appropriate for the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Hence,</p><p>special attention should be provided in suggestive plant motif for streetscapes in order to</p><p>reinforce the place identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The result will hopefully assist</p><p>the city council to focus on the plants' character or appearance as motif for streetscape ornaments</p><p>and furniture to further enhance the identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Finding of this</p><p>research informs that plant motif is one of the factors that should be highly considered in securing</p><p>local place identity for streetscapes design of the royal town in Malaysia.</p><p>Keywords: Place Identity, Traditional Plants, Plant Motif, Streetscapes, Royal Town.</p><p></p><p></p> |
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