HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
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.
PROJECT 1
Case Study Analysis and Awareness Slide Report Presentation
This assignment is divided into two components. One is the group component and second is the individual component that will be expected to be executed at the same time as the group component.
In groups of 4 - 5, students were required to find, research, analyse and present four (3-4) case studies of heritage conservation projects of a small (min 300sqm) to medium size building (max 1500sqm). The projects are required to comprise international projects and minimum one local project. One of the projects should be a post-modern design.
FINAL PROJECT
Heritage and Conservation Proposal Report Presentation
students are required to prepare a Heritage and Conservation Proposal Report on the selected given heritage buildings at Sungai Buluh Leprosarium; (The building and task given to me was: A - Improve an occupied chalet and to attached disabled toilet for the existing residents). 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.
