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| Reclaimed telegraph pole house by WHBC This chapter will analysing the evolution of timber buildings in Malaysia from indigenous shelters to contemporary architecture.
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Figure 3: Triglyphs of the Pharthenon
The timber structure is probably the safety and comfort structure when man left the cave. Since 5000 years ago, the Earth received support for 19 billion acres of forest it lead wood become a natural choice for construction. In view of the fact that it is one of the earliest building materials outside of the stone, it is no wonder that the natural affinity of human and woodwork is firmly rooted in the collective human mind, so even when the masonry begins to replace the traditional timber building, many characteristic wood buildings are transferred to Built by a stone in a classical building. A typical example is the triangular groove line(called as Triglyphs ) design of the Parthenon (Figure 3) built in Athens over 2500 years ago.
Figure5: Mortise and tenon joinery detail of Sri Menanti Palace
During the colonial period, colonial settlers introduced masonry construction to Malaysia, providing alternatives to wood. As the statues symbolize the changing taste and ideas, the woodworking begins to be regarded as impermanent, not only for the poor who can not afford to build masonry houses. Many people who living in the kampung was wishing to "upgrade" their wooden house into a brick house, and gradually, as a building material, the wood becomes a victim of fashion, taste and a misplaced sense of statue.
Figure6: The telegraph pole house in Langkawi.
Over the millennials, the wood structure gradually crystallized the masonry around the world. As the forest is cleared for farms or deforested ships, tools, carts, windmills and buildings, the story repeats itself in a global manner. However, while the development and introduction of new building materials such as steel and concrete, but the wood in many parts of the world is still favored and characteristic of the building. It seems that the spiritual affinity of man and wood has been through his subconscious mind through the millennial generation. Many of the existing wood projects in this report such as the telegraph pole house in Langkawi(Figure6) was demonstrate this affinity and further expand the current attempt to conduct more in-depth and more explicit research on the technical performance and capabilities of wood.
Figure 7: Chef Shukri Shafie’s house which built by Chengal wood in Langkawi
In Malaysia, most historic wood buildings are often mentioned and reevaluating. "Reevaluating " the eternal use of wood in history and contemporary architecture. In Malaysia, there are some of the heritage building has a history of more than 100 years. It is usually not difficult to see that the wood material was applied on these historic buildings in the traditional way for its structure, and another application such as flooring, roof, doors and windows, decorative sculpture. These timber parts in historic buildings are proof of the quality and beauty of wood. Historic heritage buildings are linked to our roots, providing a window to the past where vernacular construction and craftmanship were an art form. Traditional Malaysian connoisseurs of wood houses, such as chef Shukri Shafie from Langkawi. He tried to copy the past by designing and building traditional architecture, completing every carving and gorgeous wood carvings of doors and windows, railings and handrails. But most of his works came out with a slightly modern twist (Figure 7) and lead his works become one of the example which balance traditional and contemporary design.
Figure8: Shophouse in Georgetown
Figure9:Khoo Kongsi
Figure10:Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Figure 11:Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
Figure12：Rumah Beranjung from Negri Sembilan.
Figure13：Orang Ulu long houses in Sarawak.
In the Malaysian buildings conservation note, since 1977, the establishment of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the World Heritage Committee has been worked on the preservation and restoration of historical or cultural important sites(Anon,n.d). The city of George town in the Malaysian state of Penang earned her UNESCO Heritage credentials in 2008(Penny.W,N.d). The declaration helps to preserve the main historical buildings and any seemingly "ordinary" residential areas such as shophouse (Figure 8). It is important to maintain important historical buildings such as Khoo Kongsi, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Han Jiang Temple, and even traditional shops, as part of Malaysia's rich cultural tapestry (Figure 9-11)(Penny.W.n.d).The people behind these important restoration and protection efforts are the true guardians of the Malaysian heritage. All of these projects together to bring the traditional use of wood components in the glorious days of timber construction and heritage buildings to the present, for our reappearance.In this article is not difficult to find here in Malaysia in the construction of wood construction has gone a long way,because as long as a reference to the wooden structure will make people think about the kampung house which can generally see in the village areas(Figure12). Or the local long houses which build with wooden stilts and the roof covered by the thatched are generally can found in the village of Sabah and Sarawak(Figure13).
Of course, in addition to this traditional building, Malaysia can also see some of the more modern wood building, which is a reinterpretation of the Malaysian wood construction.Reinterpretation occurs in architects and designers to re-examine local and traditional buildings, combined with modern materials, construction methods and new technologies to create new performance. One area of reinterpretation is the construction of high-end resorts. Local design of indigenous wood buildings is often reinterpreted and remodeled to highlight the diversity of wood. However, in many luxury resort rush to see this re-interpretation of the wave, and did not try to draw the attractiveness of wood, resulting in architectural performance and interior design is almost the same.
In the building, these resorts are designed to be inspired by local architecture and abstract reinterpretation. They are modernized, magnified, reassembled, and then re-executed, with very high quality finish and superb craftsmanship. Through the projects in this report, local and regional architectural features are celebrated, sometimes enlarged and lifted to a unique luxury level. As a result, the resorts included in this report such as Sari Pacifica Resort in Lang Tengah Melaysia not only have unique architectural features, but are also suitable for brands related to brands and unique locations.
Figure 14-16 : Sari Pacifica Resort in Lang Tengah was designed to be inspired by local architecture and abstract reinterpretation.
Figure17-18: Sari Pacifica beach view and Restaurant view
When it comes to building luxury resorts, the location is everything. Nature provides a scenic advantage, people only need to plan his dream structure, and blend it into a location of the natural terrain. Many beach side and island resorts have natural advantages of white sandy beaches in the Its beauty and tranquility with tall coconut trees, overlooking the dazzling waters of the dazzling; white sandy beaches and well preserved marine life and provide a dream paradise for divers and snorkelers. Putting into the fascinating and romantic sunset, the exciting sun rises, half of the spectacular resort has been realized. All these spectacular settings need to be matched with the same spectacular architectural form for the enjoyment of the discerning guest. However, Sari Pacifica Resort in Lang Tengah has been provided these specticular setting and architectural form for their guest to enjoy their stay in the island(Figure 14-16).
The building material is not only a product of human civilization and cultural progress, but also a symbol of the level of development of social productive forces. For hundreds of years, Malaysian national tribes have some ordinary building materials that can be found around themselves, creating many magnificent buildings, leaving a precious historical heritage for mankind and creating brilliant and splendid Malaysian civilization and culture.However, the seemingly historic history of Malaysian wooden architecture has in fact undergone major changes in modern society. The development of building materials has taken a leap forward. Structural materials such as steel, cement and concrete, as well as structural materials such as steel, aluminium alloy, stainless steel And other new materials. With these materials, people build a lot of buildings that are bigger, newer and more functional than in the past. After the architecture of the new type of building materials was imported from western countries until it was gradually globalized, the traditional architectural structure of wooden buildings was directly affected. Similar to the colonial rule of other Asian countries in Malaysia, the architectural style in Malaysia is also influenced by the concept of Western architecture. In Malaysia, you can find evidence of design and architecture from these works after the 1920s, such as the famous Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers. Because as the concept of independence gradually surfaced, as a new nation, Malaysia needs to visually present a symbolic way to show the world a brand new image. This requires finding a more vibrant and progressive image that is consistent with the country's multicultural and multi-ethnic community. The modern architecture and its underlying ideology and structure reflect the architectural trends that emerged during the development of the new image. As a result, Malaysian people have long start changed thir mindthinking of using other material such as metal, glass, concrete as a building material for their house instead of keep using wood as their building material. The changes have come from several factors, such as economic factors, environmental factors and humanities and social factors. These factors will be carefully studied in the next section.
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