The Implementation of Restoration Processes in Building Conservation. A Case Study: Balai Seni Alor Setar, Kedah

Compared to the new construction practice conservation is a very complicated work. Before any conservation work can be undertaken, a building condition survey work must be carried out. It is used to gain evidence in order to do reconstruction work for the original structures that are partly or fully damaged. The collection evidence will be used as a reference in the re-construction work so that it will meet and suit the rules and requirement of Jabatan Warisan Negara (KEKWA) or other common conservation practice such as, archaeology study, colour scheme, and others while the work is undertaken and after the completion of the work. Thus, the study above will be submitted to KEKWA as future references. This is important so that either the conservation work or re-construction can be recorded well since it will become one of the history facts. The work performed must be qualified and up to standard as it follows the conservation principles such as minimum disturbance to the original structure and the use of similar material either in terms of size, texture, colour and design so it can be retain to its original state with the maximum usage of the building.