Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1121057 | Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Melaka shophouses are now threatened by urban development which involves the conversion of the image and the changing of the urban fabric. The aim of this study was to clarify conservation issues in Melaka and involves the aspect of site and facade typology to review building design and its influence. However, the focus should not only on the building facade but should also take into the environmental factors that lead to building defect. This problem identified could be overcome by comprehensive conservation planning and design study guidelines in order to detailed articulations for conservation guidelines of Melaka Shophouse.
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