ARCHITECTURE IN MALAYSIA Based on the Heritage of Malaysia Trust (1990), Malaysian architectural style has been categorised according to building styles. The data were Vlatseas, S. (1990) A History of Malaysian Architecture Longman Singapore Publishers: Singapore. 14. Introduction Malay architecture is greatly affected by climate and weather. The varying architectural styles of the mosques displayed particular design characteristics which are reflective of many factors including ethnic culture, colonialism, technology utilisation and the political environment. shr.my (Islamic Tourism Centre of Malay- sia, 2017) They show it by appreciating the beauty of Malaysia Traditional Architecture or Malay Kampong House. & Abdullah, A.S. (2001) Spesis-Spesis Kayu dalam Seni Ukiran Melayu Universiti Teknologi Malaysia: Johor. The most prominent of these is the Main Range, which is about 300 miles (480 km) long and has peaks exceeding 7,000 feet (2,100 metres). The melange makes Malaysia one of the most cosmopolitan places on earth, as it helps sustain international relationships with the many societies represented in Malaysia: the Indonesian archipelago, the Islamic world, India, China, and Europe. These temples possess significant characteristics which contribute to the Southern Chinese architecture. Said, I. Ipoh is the capital of Perak located at the North of Peninsular Malaysia, situated at the heart of what was once the richest tin ore field in the world, the 'Kinta Valley'. (1979) Relief of Climatic Stress in Housing in Malaysia Architect Journal Vol. Vernacular architecture around the world is impressively rich with ingenious techniques early dwellers used to protect themselves from the diverse weather conditions they were subject to. A relic from the 20th century British-run colonial era of Malaysia, this government offices-turned Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture overlooks the very field where Malaysia declared independence as a country in 1957. 4:79 December 1979. Built in the late 1800's, it was the residence of the British High Commissioner for Malaysia till 1987. traditional houses for implementation in contemporary Malaysian house designs, and to obtain the experts’ viewpoints on the Malay traditional houses in order to validate the Architectural design features’ implementation in contemporary Malaysian houses through the strategy of a qualitative descriptive research design. Combining influences from dominant British colonial planning and Islamic influence, this building boasts the unique statement of neo-Mughal architecture. Modern architecture was the dominant form of architecture for corporate, government and institutional structures in the period 1930-1970. 11. Yuan, L.J. Peninsular Malaysia is dominated by its mountainous core, which consists of a number of roughly parallel mountain ranges aligned north-south. 13. Great examples of well-thought vernacular architecture are located in the Middle-eastern region and north Africa where a hot and arid climate zone prevails. Hence, the traditional Malay houses are almost always raised on timber stilts or pile to elevate and protect the building from floods and also serve as a source of natural ventilation. Modern architecture was an architectural movement that embraced minimalism, internationalization and principle-based design.This should not be confused with architecture of the modern-era, that was produced in various styles. Among the different styles, much foreign influence can be seen such as in the European, Chinese and Indian styles that turned composed Malaysian environment a mixture of races and cultures. No nails are ever used in a traditional Malay house as pre-cut holes and… They incorporated many characteristics that make the mosque have an atmos- phere of being in a kampong house. Its regal architecture, plush interiors, elegant high tea and five exclusive grand suites take you back to a bygone era of colonial luxury in Kuala Lumpur. 12.