HERITAGE CONSERVATIONS : THEORIES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
This module is intended to give students a practical understanding of the key principles, theories and methods of documentation of heritage conservation to enable students to understand the importance of preserving cultural and architectural heritage. Students will develop their awareness and understanding of the different approach of heritage conservation of buildings and landscapes. Students will also explore the differences between conservation, restoration and reconstruction within a historical and cultural context.
Module Coordinator : Ms. Delliya Zain
Tutor : Ms. Delliya Zain
PROJECT 1. Case Study Analysis and Awareness Slide Report Presentation
The best approach to understanding the key principles, theories, and methods of documentation of heritage conservation as a student, is through firsthand experience by involving or visiting a conservation building project and through face-to-face interviews with the key people involved in the conservation process. The second best method to learn more about the conservation process is through case studies and precedence studies. All these information gained through the exercise will eventually form a strong appreciation and awareness level of thought towards heritage and conservation. This assignment aims to instil firm basic understanding and appreciation for heritage and conservation practice through site visit, interviews, talks, discussion, case studies, research, and recording.
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. Introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of heritage conservation and documentation.
2. Identify and understand heritage conservation and management processes
GROUP TASK. CASE STUDIES FOR 5 HERITAGE BUILDINGS
INDIVIDUAL TASK. LAMP OF TRUTH
PROJECT 2. Heritage and Conservation Proposal Report Presentation
Individually, students are required to prepare a Heritage and Conservation Proposal Report on the selected given heritage buildings at Sungai Buluh Leprosarium; (the building name will be given in appendix). The client (PKKN) has requested to make improvements and to add additional toilets and kitchen without loosing the character of the existing chalet. Students are required to show the proposed layout plan, the materials, construction, and the required procedures.
Assigned task was categorized under Group C - Improving a vacant chalet and to propose a new purpose (adaptive reuse) as it is without any addition extension of space.
