ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCES OF ISTANA LAMA SERI MENANTI, NEGERI SEMBILAN

Authors

  • Nurdiyana Zainal Abidin Faculty of Built Environment UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Raja Nafida Raja Shahminan Center for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM) UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Fawazul Khair Ibrahim Center for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM) UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v15i1.230

Keywords:

Architecture, heritage, traditional Malay royal palaces

Abstract

Traditional Malay Royal Palaces in Malaysia are monumental buildings representing the rich architecture, heritage, traditions and expertise of the Malays. The architecture of these palaces differs from one another to demonstrate the identities of the vernacular architecture as timber palaces were representations of Traditional Malay Houses on an exaggerated scale. One example of this is Istana Lama Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah which is a four-storey timber palace built in the 20th century by Malay carving experts. Another factor to consider is the rich cultural acceptance of the Minangkabau as they have been around in Negeri Sembilan since the 15th Century. Hence, this paper aims to determine the architectural identity of Istana Lama Seri Menanti through the influences on the palace architecture and the factors affecting these influences. The research methods undertaken include case studies, interviews with experts, and document and historical analysis of subjects about palaces. The findings conclude that the key element of ‘atap bergonjong’ cannot be found in Istana Lama Seri Menanti which has the more common modest curve of the roof ridges found in houses of Negeri Sembilan. Furthermore, Chinese influences on the woodcarvings of the palace can be seen on the columns and beams of the exterior of the palace. In conclusion, there are many influences on the architectural identity of Istana Lama Seri Menanti such as Chinese influences and British’s political influences on the design of the palace.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Abdul Aziz, Z. A., Remaz Ossen, D., & Idid, S. Z. A. (2010). The Islamic Malay traditional towns: learning through the attributes - special emphasis on Johor Bahru, Malaysia. First International Conference on Urban & Architecture Heritage in Islamic Countries: It’s Role in Cultural & Economic Development. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abdul Rahman, A. R. (1999). The traditional Malay architectural world view (with emphasis on the role of the tukang. Jurnal Alam Bina, 2(1), 1-12.

Daud, N. I. M. K., Arbi, A., & Faisal, M. (2012). Pengaplikasian ukiran kayu melayu dalam seni bina di Malaysia. Journal of Design and Built Environment, 11, 114.

Fuh, K. C. et. al. (1993). Istana Seri Menanti. Measured Drawings. Skudai: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Gibbs, P. (1987). Building a Malay house. Singapore: Oxford University Press.

Haja Bava Mohidin, H., Ismail, A. S., & Megat Abdullah, A. (2012). A Study of styles classification and influences on administration buildings in Malaysia (15th-21 st Century). Seminar of International Convention: Bridging Between Old & New 2012. Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Haja Bava Mohidin, H., Mohd Razif, F., & Kadikon, S. (2012). Pengaruh Islam dalam politik dan senibina pentadbiran pada Zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Jurnal Teknologi, 58, 85-88.

Harun, N. Z., & Said, I. (2009). The changing roles of public spaces in Malaysia. National Landscape Seminar 2009 (UMRAN09) - Healing the World, Gombak, Selangor.

Massart T., Meuter C., & Van Begin L. (2008). On the complexity of partial order trace model checking. Information Processing Letter, 106(3), 120-126.

Md. Nazuan, N. M. (2005). Istana Baroh, Negeri Sembilan. Measured drawings. Skudai: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Megat Latif, H., & Abdullah, C. A. (2008). Islam dalam perlembagaan Malaysia: kewajarannya berdasarkan faktor Kesultanan Melayu. Journal of Ethics, Legal and Governance (REKAYASA), 4, 1-12.

Muhammad, S. A. (2011). The relationship between the socio-culture of royalty and the architecture of Istana Sepahchendera. Warisan Nusantara dan Bicara Kraf Warisan 2011. Sabah: Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Noor, F. A., & Khoo, E. (2003). Spirit ofwood: the art of Malay woodcarving. Singapore: Tuttle Publishing.

Raja Shahminan. R. N. (2010). Seri Yang Menanti. Retrieved Dec. 15, 2015 from http://nagariperpatih.blogspot.my/2010/02/seri-yang-menanti.html.

Saw, L. G. & Raja Barizan, R. S. (1991). Directory of plant genetic resources in Malaysia. Research Pamphlet 109/1991, 1-161.

Sheppard, M., (1969). Malay Palaces of the past: part one. Malaya in History, 8(1), 2125.

Downloads

Published

2017-05-12

How to Cite

Zainal Abidin, N., Raja Shahminan, R. N., & Ibrahim, F. K. (2017). ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCES OF ISTANA LAMA SERI MENANTI, NEGERI SEMBILAN. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v15i1.230