Frontiers of Architectural Research >

2018 , Vol. 7 >Issue 4: 521 - 529

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.08.005

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Reflection of cultural practices on syntactical values: An introduction to the application of space syntax to vernacular Malay architecture

  • Nayeem Asif , 1 ,
  • Nangkula Utaberta 2 ,
  • Azmal Bin Sabil 1 ,
  • Sumarni Ismail 1
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  • 1. Faculty of Designand Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43300, Malaysia
  • 2. Halal Products Research Institute, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Received date: 14 Apr 2018

Revised date: 23 Aug 2018

Accepted date: 27 Aug 2018

Published date: 02 Jan 2019

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2018 2018 Higher Education Press Limited Company. Production and hostingby Elsevier B.V.on behalf of KeAi.This is an open access article under the CCBY-NC-ND license(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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Abstract

This study introduces the basic concepts and terminologies regarding space syntax research through a simple spatial configuration. The concepts are elaborated for intricate configurations. This study aims to deepen the understanding of how syntactical analysis can extract social information embedded in traditional architectural practice in the Malay Archipelago. The basic terminologies are outlined, and the sequential procedure for analysis is described along with its interpretation in the context of actual social phenomena. Result shows that the syntactical properties of a particular configuration within a particular region reflect the traditions of the people in that region. This study serves as a basis for the future study of the applications of space syntax to diverse spatial configurations in the Malay Archipelago.

Key words： Space syntax; Malay vernacular architecture; Culture andspace; TraditionalMalay house; Spatial behavior

Cite this article

Nayeem Asif , Nangkula Utaberta , Azmal Bin Sabil , Sumarni Ismail . Reflection of cultural practices on syntactical values: An introduction to the application of space syntax to vernacular Malay architecture[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2018 , 7(4) : 521 -529 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2018.08.005

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