Brunei's architecture is influenced by Islamic and Malay traditions. The traditional Malay house in Brunei follows a basic layout, with areas for living, cooking, and bathing separated by partitions. Wooden structures and platforms are also common architectural elements. Today, Brunei's architecture is evolving to incorporate modern forms while still drawing from cultural influences. Some notable examples of Brunei's architecture include the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum, and Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei.
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“Architecture should speak of
its time & place, but yearn for
timelessness”
– Frank Ghery
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Climatic
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Influences Of Islamic
Architecture
The Components Of A
Malay Home
Political
Characteristics Of
Brunei Architecture
Unique Features Of A Brunei
Vernacular Architecture
Layout Of Areas In A Malay
Home
A Challenge In The New Form
Of Architecture
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Geographical
Brunei is bordered on the north by the South China Sea
and on all other sides by the East Malaysian state of
Sarawak, which also splits the country into two
unequally sized portions. The western section, which
includes the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan, is the
bigger of the two.
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7. The vast Belait syncline, which is mostly
covered by rainforest, and the Berakas and
Limbang (Sarawak) synclines lie north and
east of the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The
Crocker Rajang range rises to the south and
southeast of Brunei.
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● Brunei has a tropical equatorial climate
with abundant rainfall, as well as a
humid subtropical climate at higher
altitudes.
● The climate of Bandar Seri Begawan is
tropical equatorial, with two seasons.
● Brunei's climate is also influenced by
the tropical monsoon winds
Climatic
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Islam's Shafeitesect is the
country's national religion. Religious
festivals follow the lunar calendar
and have varying dates.
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• Religion and culture are
established as part of daily
belief, custom, and tradition in
the Malay Kingdom. They are
connected and related to one
another.
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• Brunei is a constitutional monarchy with the
head of state concurrently serving as the
head of government.
• Brunei society is very hierarchical, with a
sultan and direct royal family members at
the top.
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The vernacular architectural house in Brunei
is similar to the Malay house, but with only
a small difference in character and
terminology.
Bruneian House's Basic
Elements
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Vernacular Architecture
a wooden platform that
serves as a foyer or informal
sitting place in the front
compound of the home.
Pemantung Tinggi
an immovable piece of board,
approximately 300mm to 450mm in
height (or higher),
Sampaian And Titian Tikus
Sampaian is a wooden ceiling joist that extends the
length of the house's top walls. Titian Tikus, like the
Sampaian, is constructed of wood.
Pantaran Tangga Pemandian
is made up of a number of
platforms for cleaning and
bathing.
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20. Usual Layout Of Areas In A Malay Home
In Brunei
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Architecture
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● Brunei's architecture may be identified or defined not only by its shapes and motifs, but also
by other Adat disciplines. Architects are pushed in today's society to create new
architectural concepts with fresh looks that are different from the previous style.
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Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Location: Simpang 26, Jln Pengiran Babu Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan
BA2112, Brunei
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The Brunei Supreme Court Building
Location: Located by the bank of Sungai Kedayan and opposite the
riverside park of Taman Mahkota
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Ministry of Finance Building
Location: Commonwealth Drive, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910, Brunei
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Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital
Location: Jalan Putera Al-Muhtadee Billah, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1712,
Brunei
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