2. EarlyMalaya 1396
• SumatranPrincearrives fromTemasek(Singapore)on a
huntingexpeditionandseekssanctuaryhere.He gave the
nameMalacca
• It is situatedatstrategicpoint,midwayalongthe straightsthat
linked ChinatoIndia
The Malay Fort
• Constructedbyindigenous Malayatthebottomofthe hill,
which is themost prominentfeatureofMalacca
• Fortwasbuilt forprotectionmadeofa systemofearthworks
surroundedbywoodenstockades
3. 1511-1641 Portuguese era
• PortugueseforcesunderthecommandofAlfonsode
Albuquerqueattackedanddefeatedthe armiesofMalacca
Sultanate.
• LocalMalayslived scatteredaroundthe land,while the
Portuguesetookover thefort
• The woodenfortwasreconstructedin 1511aftermuch
damage.In 1511,the Portuguesebegan constructionon a
stoneandmortarfortto replacewoodenone.It wascompleted
onthe 1512.
• Bastionswerebuilt; StPedro,StDomingos(BastionVictoria),
SantiagoandOnzeMil Virgens andA’Famosa(in light red)
5. 1700-1807 Dutchera
• The Dutchbuilt upmanypartsofthe city,including
the systemofroads.
• In 1753,ChristChurch(in light red) wasbuilt
alongsidetheStadthuys
• Populationexpandedandmorehouses andshops
werebuilt outsidethefort
6. 1807-1957 Britishrule
• Britishinvaded Malaccaanddestroyedthefort
• However, Malaccaflourishedunderthe ruling ofthe
British
• Opening schools;SacredHeart CanossianConventin
JalanKota,andexpandingthe city which is nowunder
the UNESCO
7. 1957- Present Day
• In 1957,Malaysiagainedindependence
fromBritain
• Malaccais anestablishedcityandis
administeredbythe MalaccaCityCouncil
• Landreclamationwasdonedue to
increasing populationdemands.
• In 2008,Malaccawasinscribed in the
UNESCOWorldHeritage List
10. Dutch Style 17th century – 18th century
Simple Facade Design
Limited Openings on upper
floor
One center window or two
symmetrical windows
Symmetrical facade design of
centralized door and two
windows
Five foot way not connected
to adjacent building
Materials: Walls
(Dutch Brick plastered with
lime)
Roof (Timber)
11. Southern China Style (18th – Early 19th century)
Has lots of ornaments (To convey Luck,
Direction, Seasons, The Wind and
Constellations
Has a courtyard
Strong emphasis on roof
Exposure of structural elements
Use of various colors
Materials: Walls (Brick plastered with
lime)
Roof (Timber)
12. Early Shophouse Style 1800 – 1850s
Recessed ground floor
Simple pitched roof
Facade as a means of filling the
space between two end walls
Upper floor facade supported by
squat pillars
Continuous row of panelled or
louvered shutters
Materials: Masonry dividing walls
Timber upper floors
Tiled roof
13. Early Transitional Style (1840 – 1900s)
Structures are built to street edge
Incorporate a five foot pedestrian
walkway
Expressive gable ends to rows
Upper consoles enlarged and
decorated with floral motifs
Row of continuous timber shutter
openings
Materials: Masonry dividing walls
Timber upper floor
Tiled roof
Timber beams
14. Early Eclectic Style (1880 – 1910s)
Restrained use of ornaments on its
facade
Doors and windows made of timber
Transoms are flat arched or
semicircular with glass infill
Symmetrical double doors
Wide roof overhangs
Materials: Extensive use of
masonry with reinforced concrete
lintels and beams
Timber upper floors
Tiled roof
15. Late Straits Eclectic Style (1920 – 1940s)
Excessive use of
ornamentation
Extra windows reduce wall
space and maximize
ventilation
Chinese panel frescoes
combined with Malay timber
fretworks
More elaborate cantilevered
details on facades
Materials: Extensive use of
masonry
First floor
timber fenestration and tiled
roof
16. Neo Classical Style
Sparing use of ornaments
Strict use of orders of
architecture
Well proportioned
High ceilings and large
porches
Painted in pastel or white
finishing on exterior face of
building
17. Art Deco Style
Use of straight lines
Strong vertical or horizontal
emphasis to structure
Windows are arranged in
groups
Date of construction on
facade of building
Use of metal frame window
Cantilevered sunshades
Materials: Reinforced
concrete masonry
18. Early Modern Style
Radically ornamented
Simplified approach
towards architecture
Clean cut openings
Aesthetics derive from
simplicity
Materials: Reinforced
Concrete
41. 1
S t . F r a n c i s
X a v i e r ’ s C h u r c h
R e d b u i l d i n g
T h e S t a d t h u y s
J o n k e r S t r e e t
1
2
2
3
3 4
4
C h i n a T o w n
L i t t l e I n d i a
5
6
5
6
43. 1
C h i c k e n R i c e
B a l l
R e d b u i l d i n g
T h e S t a d t h u y s
J o n k e r S t r e e t
1
2
2
3
3 4
4
S a n S h u G o n g
C h e n g H o ’ s
C u l t u r a l M u s u e m
5
6
5
6
45. 1
S t . F r a n c i s
X a v i e r ’ s C h u r c h
R e d b u i l d i n g
T h e S t a d t h u y s
J o n k e r S t r e e t
1
2
2
3
3 4
4
H a r d R o c k C a f e
T h e D u t c h
G r a v e y a r d
5
6
5
6
46. 1
R e d b u i l d i n g
T h e S t a d t h u y s
J o n k e r S t r e e t
1
2
2
3
3
47. 1
R e d b u i l d i n g
T h e S t a d t h u y s
J o n k e r S t r e e t
1
2
2
3
3
48. D o m i n a n t L a n d m a r k
S t . F r a n c i s X a v i e r ’ s C h u r c h
89. Center Point
--strategiclocation
–-leading tothe coreof
UNESCOHeritage
District CenterPoint between
a) Commercial
b) Heritage/ historical
c) Government
Near tothe maintourist attraction
--JonkerStreet
STRENGTH
118. Legend:
1. MainEntrance
2. Reception
3. Cafe
4. Hallway
5. Exhibition Space
6. loading Area / Exhibition Space
7. Loading Area/ car
8. Office
9. Public Toilet
1
3
2
4
5 7
6
8
9C C
A
A
B
127. ARCHITECTURAL POSITION
P R O G R A M M E
I N T R O D U C E D
E d u c a t i o n
C u l t u r e
T o C r e a t e A w a r e n e s s
- P r e s e r v e & C u l t i v a t e
B a s t i o n V i c t o r i a
- S i t e P r e s e r v a t i o n
S p r e a d T h r o u g h o u t
R e g i o n a l a n d N a t i o n a l
O u t r e a c h I n t e r n a t i o n a l l y
128. PROPOSAL BUILDING TYPE
M u s e u m C o m m u n i t y C e n t r e A r c h i v e / L i b r a r y
S C H E D U L E O F A C C O M M O D A T I O N
2 0 0 m 2
L e a r n i n g C e n t r e
1 0 0 m 2
G a l l e r y
5 0 0 m 2
P u b l i c G a t h e r i n g
S p a c e
2 5 0 m 2
L i b r a r y / R e s e a r c h
USER GROUP
T o u r i s t + L o c a l ( M a l a y s i a n ) – 6 4 %
L e c t u r e H a l l
1 0 0 m 2
W o r k e r s o n S i t e – 2 7 %
L o c a l s ( M a l a c c a ) – 9 %