Architecture Museum Malacca Adaptive Reuse Design Proposal

PROJECT PROPOSAL
MALAYSIA ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM, BANDAR HILIR, MELAKA
PREPARED BY:
NAME MATRIX NUMBER GROUP
ADIBAH AMIRA BINTI ROSLAN 2015217402
AP2296A
ALIA SHAKIRA BINTI AYUB 2015298736
MUHAMMAD NAQIUDDIN BIN JOHARI 2015208878
NOOR SHIDA BINTI SHAHIB 2015837078
NURUL FARHANAH BINTI ROSLI 2014298228
SALASIAH BINTI MOHAMAD 2015859602
TUAN MOHAMAD HAKIMI BIN TUAN HAMZAH 2015831654
PREPARED FOR:
DR. SHAHRUL YANI SAID
SUBMISSION DATE:
20/06/2017

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TABLE OF CONTENT
TABLE OF CONTENT i
LIST OF FIGURES i
LIST OF TABLES ii
LIST OF CHARTS ii
1.0. CHAPTER 1 ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM MALACCA
1.1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.2. BUILDING HISTORY 1
1.3. KEY PLAN 2
1.4. SITE ORIENTATION 2
1.5. SITE ACCESS 3
1.6. WIND FLOW 3
1.7. FACILITIES AND UTILITIES 4
1.8. ADJACENT BUILDING 6
1.9. SURROUDING BUILDING 7
1.10. SITE CULTURE 9
1.11. SITE ECONOMY 11
2.0. CHAPTER 2 IDEA AND PROPOSAL
2.1. PROPOSAL 14
2.2. IDEA AND CONCEPT 15
2.3. BUBBLE DIAGRAM 16
2.4. DEMOLITION AND ADAPTATION 18
2.5. FIRE REQUIREMENTS 20
2.6. CONCLUSION 21
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.2.1 Museum of Architectural Malacca 1
Figure 1.3.1 Map of Malaysia 2
Figure 1.3.2 Map of Malacca 2
Figure 1.3.3 Location of Architecture Museum of Malacca 2
Figure 1.4.1 Sun Orientation of Malacca Town 2
Figure 1.6.1 Wind Flow at Malacca Town 3
Figure 1.8.1 Indication Plan of Adjacent Buildings 6
Figure 1.8.2 Stadthuys Building 6
Figure 1.8.3 Aldy Hotel Stadthuys 6
Figure 1.8.4 Muzium Islam Melaka 6
Figure 1.8.5 Muzium Umno Melaka 6
Figure 1.8.6 Democratic Government Museum 7
Figure 1.8.7 Paul Church Melaka 7
Figure 1.9.1 Indication Plan of Surroundings Buildings 7
Figure 1.9.2 Balai Polis Melaka Tengah 8
Figure 1.9.3 Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall 8
Figure 1.9.4 A-Famosa 8
Figure 1.9.5 Menara Taming Sari 8
Figure 1.9.6 Muzium Rakyat 8
Figure 1.9.7 Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam 8
Figure 1.10.1 Church of Christ 9
Figure 1.10.2 Cheng Hoon Teng Temple 9
Figure 1.10.3 Satay Celup 9
Figure 1.10.4 Chicken Rice 9
Figure 1.10.5 Duck Noodles 9
Figure 1.10.6 Asam Pedas 9
Figure 1.10.7 Cendol 9
Figure 1.10.8 Vinayagar Moorthi Temple Sri Poyyatha 9

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Figure 1.10.9 Kampung Kling 9
Figure 1.10.10Chinese 10
Figure 1.10.11 Malay 10
Figure 1.10.12 Indian 10
Figure 1.10.13 Baba Nyonya 10
Figure 1.10.14 Chitty Ethnic 10
Figure 1.10.15 Portuguese 10
Figure 1.11.1 Jonker Walk 11
Figure 1.11.2 Little Indian 11
Figure 1.11.3 Menara Taming Sari 11
Figure 1.11.4 Trishaw Ride 11
Figure 1.11.5 Melaka River Cruise 11
Figure 1.11.6 Duck Tour 11
Figure 1.11.7 Ecoride Comos Electric 11
Figure 1.11.8 Dataran Pahlawan 11
Figure 1.11.9 Mahkota Parade 12
Figure 1.11.10Aldy Hotel Stadthuys 12
Figure 1.11.11Hatten Hotel Melaka 12
Figure 1.11.12Hard Rock Café 12
Figure 1.11.13Cendol Jam Besar Melaka 12
Figure 1.11.14Bamboo Hut Bistro 12
Figure 1.11.15Medan Samudera 12
Figure 1.11.16Indication of Site Economy 12
Figure 2.1.1 View from the Bar of the Mint Museum Toys 14
Figure 2.1.2 View of Eating Area of the Mint Museum Toys 14
Figure 2.2.1 Front view of China House in Penang 15
Figure 2.2.2 Idea for the Lobby 15
Figure 2.2.3 Idea for the Bar Section 15
Figure 2.2.4 Idea for the Cake Section 15
Figure 2.2.5 Idea for the Outdoor Eating Area 15
Figure 2.2.6 Idea for the Landscaping 15
Figure 2.2.7 Idea for the Preparation Room 15
Figure 2.3.1 Bubble Diagram for Ground Floor 16
Figure 2.3.2 Bubble Diagram for First Floor 17
Figure 2.4.1 Demolish and Addition for Ground Floor 18
Figure 2.4.2 Demolish and Addition for First Floor 19
Figure 2.5.1 Sprinkler 20
Figure 2.5.2 Smoke and Heat Detector 20
Figure 2.5.3 Class K Fire Extinguisher 20
Figure 2.5.4 Class ABC Fire Extinguisher 20
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.7.1 Facilities and Utilities Coding 4
Table 1.7.2 Facilities and Utilities Description 4
Table 1.8.1 Location of the Adjacent Buildings 6
Table 1.9.1 Location of Surrounding Building 8
LIST OF CHART
Chart 1.10.11 Percentages of races in Bandar Hilir, Melaka 10

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CHAPTER 1 ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM MALACCA
1.1. INTRODUCTION
For the last assignment of building design subject, we have chosen the Architectural Museum of
Malacca as our case study. We need to apply the concept of adaptive re-use to this museum in
order to complete the assignment. The chosen of this building because it was located at the
strategic area in which most of its building surrounding was a landmark of the Malacca. It was
also easy to access to this building. This is also because at the area of this museum, there are
low in attraction and there are too many museums there. To attract more tourists to this area, we
need to propose most activity or business that can attract them to come.
Our proposal for this museum building was a Café Museum. In Malacca, there are difficult to find
a restaurant and there are not many of it in Malacca Town. Most of the restaurant or café at the
Malacca Town were unique and many of the tourists were attracted with the uniqueness of the
restaurant. The idea to make a museum café was from the Mint Museum of Toys Singapore
which the café was located in the middle of the museum. A space that we propose was a lobby,
bar and cake section, kitchen, food storage, loading bay, dumb waiter, equipment store, outdoor
eating area, skylight eating area, preparation room, toilet and there were also have small
landscaping.
1.2. BUILDING HISTORY
Figure 1.2.1: Museum of Architectural Malacca
Museum of Architecture is in the planning. It will be housed in a building built during the reign of
the Netherlands. The building has been restored to its original state by the Department of
Museums Malaysia (formerly known as the Department of Museums and Antiquities) in 2000.
This two-storey building which houses the museum is distinctive on its own way with its long
history and the uniqueness of architectural design. Built in the 1700s during the Dutch colonial
period in Melaka, the building was used as a dwelling place for dignitaries and centre of
administration. Located at Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, this building which also known as the “Red
Building” has undergone several processes of change in its usage. The building was used as an
administration office during the British colonial rule. Aster the independence, it was occupied by
the Malacca Water Board (MWB) from 1978 to 1980s under Malacca State Government. In
1999, the Department of Museums and Antiquities carried out restoration works until its full
completion in 2000 and in 2004, this building was converted into museum known as the
Malaysia Architecture Museum.
The establishment of the Museum of Architecture will add to the tourism product in the state of
Malacca. Museum in the pipeline are under the supervision of the Department of Museums
Malaysia (formerly known as the Department of Museums and Antiquities). It will showcase a
wide range of matters relating to architecture, such as philosophy and concept of architecture,
building materials such as Genting Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and Wood Roof diamond. In
addition, materials such as nails, pegs, wedges, joinery, joinery and carving from ancient Malay,
Portuguese, Dutch and English. In addition to be created also models of selected buildings in
Malaysia.
Building a museum is a building that was built in the mid-18th century by the Dutch government
to house the officers. It was later used as administrative offices during the British administration.
Before being taken over by the Department of Museums Malaysia to be used as a museum in
2000, the building was used as an administrative office of the Malacca Water Authority since
1982. Its main objective is to exhibit diversity and uniqueness of Malaysian architectural
heritage. Apart from that it also provides basic information about the history and development of
architecture in the country. Even more interesting is the fact that the museum is housed in a
heritage building of Dutch characteristic built in the 1070s. The exhibition is according to specific
segments that include graphic panels, multimedia presentations and artefacts display as well as
three dimensional models displays building in the country.

1.3. KEY PLAN
Figure 1.3.1: Map of Malaysia
Figure 1.3.2: Map of Malacca
Figure 1.3.3: Location of Architecture Museum of Malacca
1.4. SITE ORIENTATION
Site Orientation can be defined as the positioning of buildings into consideration that prevailing
sun, wind, and other environmental factors so as to enhance maximum human comfort. This
chapter will explain about the orientation and the location of the site visit area relative to the
points of the compass. By studying the bearings of the site area, the cross path of the sun can
also be identified from East to West and thus, revealing how much solar energy is available
throughout the cross path of the sun.
Figure 1.4.1: Sun Orientation of Malacca Town

1.5. SITE ACCESS
The Architectural Museum Malacca can be access from two different way which from the North
and South Malaysia. From this two different, at the last they were share a same way to access
to this museum. The green arrow were shows a way from the North Malaysia, red arrow shows
a way from the South Malaysia and the black arrow was the way that both of this different way
were encounter.
FROM NORTH MALAYSIA
Jalan Kampung Hulu Jalan Laksamana Jalan Merdeka Jalan Kota
FROM SOUTH MALAYSIA
Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho Jalan Bukit Cina Jalan Laksamana Jalan
MerdekaJalan Kota
1.6. WIND FLOW
In this chapter will indicate about the condition of the wind at the Jalan Laksamana, Banda Hilir,
Melaka during our site visit that have been studied. The wind at our case study was flow from
the North East to the South West. By seeing of our layout of the museum building, it shows that
the wind was distributed equally to all of the building.
Figure 1.6.1: Wind Flow at Malacca Town

1.7. FACILITIES AND UTILITIES
Table 1.7.1: Facilities and Utilities Coding
FACILITIES & UTILITIES SYMBOL
Signboard
Pedestrian Walk
Trash Bin
Lamp Post
Restaurant
Parking Space
Public Bench
Fire Hydrant
Police Station
Drainage
Rwdp
TNB Distribution
Manhole
Hotel
Table 1.7.2: Facilities and Utilities Description
AREA FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
Parking Space
Placed near to the
Muzium Senibina
Melaka.
Sign Board
Signboards which
are provided include
Assembly Point,
Police Station
signboard, No
Smoking signboard.
Police Station
The police station of
Jalan Kota located
in front of the
museum.
Pedestrian Walk
Pedestrian walk is
placed on the Jalan
Kota
Trash bin
No. of Trash Bin is
3.
Public Bench
No. of Public Bench
= 1
Lamp post
Located along Jalan
Kota and the
distance interval
between each lamp
post is 5 meters
Restaurant
Located beside the
Police Station
Hotel
Located above the
restaurant which left
side of Police
Station
UTILITIES DESCRIPTION
TNB Distribution
No. of TNB
Distribution = 1 and
located right side of
the museum.
Drainage
Being installed along
Jalan Kota
Manhole No. of Manhole = 1
Fire Hydrant
No. of fire hydrant is
1
RWDP
Located at front
façade of the
museum and having
2 numbers of
RWDP.

TRASH BIN
PEDESTRIAN WALK
LAMP POST
FIRE HYDRANTS
PUBLIC BENCH
SIGNBOARD
TNB SUBSTATION
PARKING
DRAINAGE
HOTEL & REATAURANT MAINHOLE
POLICE STATION RWDP

1.8. ADJACENT BUILDING
The adjacent buildings around the site area are mostly the landmarks type of building. The
landmarks of Melaka are mostly focused on the tourism sector; this is because, there are
buildings in Malacca is famous for its UNESCO world heritage sites. Each of the building has its
own unique design and function that could be used to attract more foreign tourist to visit Melaka.
The buildings are located closer to each other.
Figure 1.8.1 Indication Plan of Adjacent Buildings
Table 1.8.1: Location of the Adjacent Buildings
Figure 1.8.2: Stadthuys Building
Located at Jalan Gereja. A historical structure
situated in the heart of Malacca City. A place
known as the Red Square. Known for its red
exterior and nearby red clock tower.
Figure 1.8.3: Aldy Hotel Stadthuys
Located at Jalan Kota where it is next to the Balai
Polis Melaka Tengah. 3 star boutique hotel. It is a
sanctuary in the midst of historical landmarks, tourist
attractions and shopping complexes
Figure 1.8.4: Muzium Islam Melaka
Located at Jalan Kota where it is next to the
Muzium Seni Bina Melaka. The museum
building used to house the Islamic Council of
Melaka. The museum exhibits the mixture of
traditional Islamic arts with local and
Figure 1.8.5: Muzium Umno Melaka
Located at Jalan Kota where it is adjacent to the
Muzium Islam Melaka. A museum about United
Malays National Organization (UMNO) in Melaka City.
The museum exhibits historical matters related to the
founding and struggle of UMNO.

international craftsmanship.
Figure 1.8.6: Democratic Government
Museum
Located at Jalan Kota where it is at the back of
Muzium Seni Bina Melaka. The building used
to house the Melaka State Legislative
Assembly. The museum houses all of the
matters related to the development and
practice of parliamentary democracy in
Malaysia.
Figure 1.8.7: Paul Church Melaka
Democratic Government Museum. A historic church
building in Melaka that was originally built in 1521. the
oldest church building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia
1.9. SURROUNDING BUILDING
There is a lot of building that surrounds the areas that are adjacent to the site. While identifying
the building, we also have identified the streets that are near to the site such as Jalan Kota,
Jalan Merdeka and Jalan Parameswara. Each area of these streets has their own type of
building and culture.
Figure 1.9.1: Indication Plan of Surroundings Buildings

Table 1.9.1: Location of Surrounding Building
Figure 1.9.2: Balai Polis Melaka Tengah
Located at Jalan Kota. The building is opposite to
the Muzium Seni Bina Melaka. The only branch in
Jalan Kota.
Figure 1.9.3: Dataran Pahlawan Melaka
Megamall
Located at Jalan Merdeka where it is right in the
middle of UNESCO Heritage Sites and
alongside the famous A-Famosa. A shopping
mall in Banda Hilir, Melaka City.
Figure 1.9.4: A-Famosa
Located at Jalan Parameswara. It was a Portuguese
fortress located in Melaka. It is among the oldest
surviving European architectural remains in South
East Asia.
Figure 1.9.5: Menara Taming Sari
Located at Jalan Merdeka where it is next to the
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. A
revolving gyro tower in Melaka. The height of the
tower is 110 meters. The capacity of the carriage
is 80 passengers and the ride lasts for 7
minutes.
Figure 1.9.6: Muzium Rakyat
Located at Jalan Kota where it is next to the Muzium
UMNO. It displays the Melaka Sports Gallery,
Community Gallery and UNESCO section. The
building also houses the Beauty Museum and Kite
Museum at the upper floors.
Figure 1.9.7: Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia
Islam
Muzium Rakyat. The museum displays the
information of the spread of Islam in the world,
important and historical Muslim figures,
important Islamic buildings, artifacts, traditional
dress and others.

1.10. SITE CULTURE
Malacca today is a land of many sights and attractions, rich in colour and contrasts. The multi-
racial population live and work in harmony, yet preserving the traditions and cultures unique to
each race. Malacca's fascinating cultures are strongly evident everywhere one goes. Cultural
diversity abound in the games played, in the savoury food prepared, in the many art forms and
pastimes, in the colourful festivals that are reverently looked forward to and indeed in the many
facets of their lifestyles. So rich and fascinating are the cultures that volumes have been written
about them.
As Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, this also applies to Malacca but still provides the
freedom of religion for all. The mosque in Malacca has very unique architectural works that can
fascinate all. The churches and temples are also tourist attractions in Malacca. Religious places
that can be visited include the Church of Christ, Church of St. Paul, Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Sri Poyyatha, Kampung Kling Mosque, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Mosque and Sam Poh Kong
Temple
Malacca offers a broad range of flavours. Since the state has Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and
Indian influences, Melaka food is quite unique Nyonya food, a combination of Chinese and
Malay cooking styles, is a favorite with many people. Among the common dishes are achar,
sambal, duck soup with salted vegetables, chicken rice ball and crab meat cooked in coconut
sauce (ketam lemak). In fact many dishes cross ethnic borders and are served in most
households. The devil kari, for instance is of Portuguese origin and is a spicy chicken dish.
Portuguese food is generally nourish and hot since a lot of chilli is used. As many Portuguese in
Melaka are involved in the fishing industry, fish plays an important part of their diet. In Melaka
there is a local version of the popular satay dish called satay celup. It consists of prawns, squid,
cockles and vegetables skewered on a stick and cooked in a pot of hot bubbling satay sauce
and also the famous Malay dishes is asam pedas. Malacca best-loved dessert comes in many
variations, one of them is Cendol. The cendol stalls are a dime-a-dozen in Malacca.
Figure 1.10.1:
Church of Christ
Figure 1.10.2:
Cheng Hoon Teng
Temple
Figure 1.10.3:
Satay Celup
Figure 1.10.4:
Chicken Rice
Figure 1.10.5:
Duck Noodles
Figure 1.10.6:
Asam Pedas
Figure 1.10.7:
Cendol
Figure 1.10.8:
Vinayagar Moorthi
Teple Sri
Poyyatha
Figure 1.10.9:
Kampung Kling

Malacca is a multi-racial place of friendly, warm hearted people, comprising of Malays, Chinese,
Indians, Baba-Nyonya, Chitty and Portuguese. Malay social organizations in Melaka is divided
into two, namely those customary Temenggong the family of the wife by the husband and
customs Perpatih, where the husband by the wife's family. Traditions and other characters of the
Malays as illustrated in the song Love Dondang Malay martial arts such as Silat Melayu. For the
Chinese, they came to Malacca since the mass migration of Chinese from South province in
central China. Communities such as Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, Teochew and Hainanese still
follow customs, traditions, food, language and their cultural characteristics. Indians in Melaka
are the Tamils of South India where they work in the business of jewellery, fabrics, retailers,
merchants and money-lenders. Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Chinese in Malacca is where their
ancestors came and married local women. Such intermarriage has produced a unique Chinese
culture and Malay traditions. Baba and Nyonya ethnic introduced unique furniture, porcelain and
crockery, style and delicious food that can only be found in Malacca. Nyonya race wore kebaya
with "brooches" various forms and jewelry made from silver or gold. As well as Baba and
Nyonya, Melaka has a small community called Chitty of people of Indian origin procreation or
children of Indian traders who married Malay women. Malacca is the only state that has a
Portuguese settlement founded in 1930. Ethnic Portuguese in Malacca provides traditional life,
language, customs and music that appears unique. The most popular dance is Beranyo and
Frapeirra. The pie chart below represents the estimated percentages for types of races in
Bandar Hilir. Leading with Chinese by 78%, Malay by 12%, others race by 6% such as Baba-
Nyonya, Chitty and Portuguese and Indian by 4%.
Chart 1.10.11: Percentages of races in Bandar Hilir, Melaka
78%
12%
4%
6%
The percentage for types of races in
Bandar Hilir, Melaka
Chineses Malay Indian Others
Figure 1.10.10:
Chinese
Figure 1.10.11:
Malay
Figure 1.10.12:
Indian
Figure 1.10.13:
Baba Nyonya
Figure 1.10.14:
Chitty Ethnic
Figure 1.10.15:
Portuguese

1.11. SITE ECONOMY
Table 1.11.1: Site Economy
SITE ECONOMY DESCRIPTION
Figure 1.11.1: Jonker Walk
Figure 1.11.2: Little Indian
Figure 1.11.3: Menara Taming Sari
TOURISM
The economy of Melaka City is largely based on
tourism. As the economic centre of the state of
Melaka, it also hosts several international
conferences and trade fairs. The city is located
along the Maritime Silk Road, proposed by China
in 2013. Among the tourist attractions in and
nearby Melaka City are: A Famosa, Jonker Walk,
Little India, Portuguese Settlement, Stadthuys,
Maritime Museum, Christ Church, and Taming
Sari Tower.
TRANSPORTATION
The best way to enjoy Melaka Town in a laidback
manner. The trishaw will take tourists to streets
and corners of Melaka of which they would miss
out if they decided to strike out on their own. There
Figure 1.11.4: Trishaw Ride
Figure 1.11.5: Melaka River Cruise
Figure 1.11.6: Duck Tour
Figure 1.11.7: Eco-ride Comos Electric
are also other transportation that can take tourists
around the Bandar Hilir, such as Melaka River
Cruise, Duck Tour and Eco-ride Comos Electric
Car.
Figure 1.11.8: Dataran Pahlawan
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
The commercial buildings at the Bandar Hilir area
consist of shopping mall, convenient stores, and
offices. Therefore the area is very busy at all-time
especially during peak hours.

Figure 1.11.9: Mahkota Parade
Figure 1.11.10: Andy Hotel Stadthuys
Figure 1.11.11: Hatten Hotel Melaka
HOTEL
At Bandar Hilir, there are two types of hotels
whether star class hotel and budget hotel. There
are many of choices hotels and easier for tourists
as it is close to the tourist area. The hotels usually
crowded with tourist at the weekend.
Figure 1.11.12: Hard Rock Café
RESTAURANT AND STALL
There are variety types of restaurants and stalls
can be found near to the tourist area, such as
Hard Rock Café, Cendol Jam Besar Melaka and
Bamboo Hut Bistro. Other than that, there are also
variety types of restaurants inside of the shopping
mall nearby. These places usually full during lunch
and dinner hours.
Figure 1.11.13: Cendol Jam Besar Melaka
Figure 1.11.14: Bamboo Hut BIstro
Figure 1.11.15: Medan Samudera
HANDICRAFT
There are variety type of handicraft can found at
Bandar Hilir as a souvenir. Tourist may find all
kind of handicrafts like pewter, batiks, top
spinning, rattan, beaded shoes and many more at
very reasonable price.

Figure 1.11.16: Indication of Site Economy

CHAPTER 2 IDEA AND PROPOSAL
2.1. PROPOSAL
Museum Café is one of the attractive café for the tourist and the local. It serves variety of both
westerns and local food. The façade of the previous museum is being preserved while the
function is changed. The interior of the previous museum is being converted into a café which
consist of a dining area, outdoor eating area, bar area, lobby, kitchen and store at the first floor.
Second floor consist of dining area, stage and preparation area. There is also an addition slab to
build up a balcony on the upper floor.
Dining area is located at the centre of the Museum Café while the bar area is location nearby the
entrance. This can be an attraction for the potential customers who pass by the Museum Café.
The main objective for this Museum Café is to attract the tourists who came by to visit the
heritage building and places in Malacca. The dishes in this café also can cater the demands and
needs for those tourists while introducing them with our local food. The idea how we got for our
proposal was from the Mint Museum of Toys Singapore. It is a café inside a museum in which
the café was surround by an exhibition.
Figure 2.1.1: View from the Bar of the Mint Museum Toys
Figure 2.1.2: View from Eating Area of the Mint Museum Toys

2.2. IDEA AND CONCEPT
For the idea and concept inside of the Museum Café, the China House in Pulau Pinang were
reacted as our precedent study. This house is the long hallway with a compilation of multiple
restaurants in the building. China House is a traditional building, linked by an open air courtyard
and converted into 14 spaces comprising shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries and multi-purpose
performance theatre. Located in a compound of three heritage buildings, China House is a multi-
concept venue spanning across 16,000 square feet. It features 14 unique spaces, including a
bakery, café, live music performances, local art gallery and outdoor courtyard. China house is
arguably one of the most famous places in Penang and its interesting concept is worth a special
detour.
Figure 2.2.1: Front view of China House in Penang
Figure 2.2.2: Idea
for the Lobby
Figure 2.2.3: Idea
for the Bar Section
Figure 2.2.4: Idea for
the Cake Section
Figure 2.2.5: Idea for the
Outdoor eating Area
the Landscaping
the Preparation Room

2.3. BUBBLE DIAGRAM
KITCHENFOOD STORAGE
STORE LANDSCAPING
BAR
&
CAKE
LOBBY
EATING AREA
TOILET
OUTDOOR
EATING
AREA
DUMB WAITER
LOADING BAY
Figure 2.3.1: Bubble Diagram for Ground Floor

Figure 2.3.2: Bubble Diagram for First Floor
EATING AREA
TOILET
PREP
AREA
DUMB WAITER
SKYLIGHT
EATING
AREA
STAGE

2.4. DEMOLITION AND ADAPTATION
Figure 2.4.1: Demolish and Addition for Ground Floor

Figure 2.4.2: Demolish and Addition for First Floor

2.5. FIRE REQUIREMENTS
1. Install an Automatic Fire-Suppression System in the Kitchen
This is crucial because 57% of restaurant fires involve cooking equipment. We would adopt
these systems and install it to prevent any fire breakout. These systems automatically
dispense chemicals to suppress the flames and also have a manual switch. Activating the
system automatically shuts down the fuel or electric supply to nearby cooking equipment.
The fire-suppression system will be professionally inspected semi-annually. Example of
equipment in this system is fire sprinkler, smoke and heat detector.
Figure 2.5.1: Sprinkler
Figure 2.5.2: Smoke and Heat Detector
2. Use Portable Fire Extinguishers
We will be using Class K extinguishers for kitchen fires involving grease, fats and oils that
burn at high temperatures. Class K fire extinguishers are only intended to be used after the
activation of a built-in hood suppression system. Class ABC extinguishers will also be used
elsewhere for all other fires.
Figure 2.5.3: Class K Fire Extinguisher
Figure 2.5.4: Class ABC Fire Extinguisher

3. Schedule Regular Maintenance on Electrical Equipment
And watch for hazards like frayed cords or wiring, cracked or broken switch plates and
combustible items near power sources.
4. Have our Exhaust System Inspected for Grease Build-Up
The NFPA Fire Code calls for quarterly inspections of systems in high-volume operations
and semi-annual inspections in moderate-volume operations. Monthly inspections are
required for exhaust systems serving solid-fuel cooking equipment, like wood- or charcoal-
burning ovens.
2.6. CONCLUSION
As a conclusion, design and construction process should be done at the highest level of
commitment. In a fact, changing an old building into building with new function is challenging.
Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an old site or building for a purpose other than
which it was built or designed for. It deals with issues such as conservation and heritage
policies. There are a few benefit of using adaptive reuse to heritage buildings. It is seen as
effective way to reduce urban sprawl and environmental impact as new building does not need
to be build. By reusing an existing structure within a site, the energy required to create these
spaces is lessened, as is the material waste that comes from destroying old sites and rebuilding
using new materials. Through adaptive reuse old, unoccupied buildings can become suitable
sites for many different types of use. As for our case study we have selected and converted the
Architecture Museum Malacca into a café that that the element of the museum itself as an
inspiration. Guests from local and overseas could enjoy cuisine while immersed and spellbound
with beautiful décor. In addition, guests also can increase knowledge about history about
architecture. An interesting interior design is a special attraction for our cafe. In conclusion, the
overall rating for this building is in good condition. This is because, there a few defect occur and
most of the defect occur is minor defect and occur on the finishes of the building.

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