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Factors of Obsolescence Affecting Adaptively Reused Shophouses in the Core Zone of Melaka, Malaysia
Fast economic growth and restructuring has resulted in a large number of obsolete buildings in large cities. Many of these buildings represent different eras and building typologies. Some, such as the distinctive shophouses of Southeast Asia, are important heritage legacies. The desire to undertake research related to the obsolescence of shophouses arises from the abandonment and demolition of many of these unique urban assets. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to examine the dimensions of obsolescence in adaptively reused shophouses in the Core Zone of Melaka. This research uses qualitative method through semi-structured interviews to gather information from three case study buildings. These three case study buildings were made up of shophouses which were converted into boutique hotels. NVivo software was employed to assist analysis for the collected data. The research findings indicate that functional and social obsolescence are the most dominant factors influencing all of the case study buildings. Further research is required to find the best formulas for revitalising and converting obsolete shophouses in this area for suitable uses, as this can inform policy and the success of the adaptive reuse of shophouses in the future.
Factors of Obsolescence Affecting Adaptively Reused Shophouses in the Core Zone of Melaka, Malaysia
Fast economic growth and restructuring has resulted in a large number of obsolete buildings in large cities. Many of these buildings represent different eras and building typologies. Some, such as the distinctive shophouses of Southeast Asia, are important heritage legacies. The desire to undertake research related to the obsolescence of shophouses arises from the abandonment and demolition of many of these unique urban assets. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to examine the dimensions of obsolescence in adaptively reused shophouses in the Core Zone of Melaka. This research uses qualitative method through semi-structured interviews to gather information from three case study buildings. These three case study buildings were made up of shophouses which were converted into boutique hotels. NVivo software was employed to assist analysis for the collected data. The research findings indicate that functional and social obsolescence are the most dominant factors influencing all of the case study buildings. Further research is required to find the best formulas for revitalising and converting obsolete shophouses in this area for suitable uses, as this can inform policy and the success of the adaptive reuse of shophouses in the future.
Factors of Obsolescence Affecting Adaptively Reused Shophouses in the Core Zone of Melaka, Malaysia
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Awang, Mokhtar (editor) / Ling, Lloyd (editor) / Emamian, Seyed Sattar (editor) / Rashid, Nor Syahila Ab (author) / Heath, Tim (author)
2022-03-01
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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