SUSTAINING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE: ADAPTATION OF ISTANA LAMA SERI MENANTI NEGERI SEMBILAN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN SEREMBAN DISTRICT OFFICE

Authors

  • Othman Mohd Nor Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, PERAK BRANCH, MALAYSIA
  • Haryati Mohd Isa Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, PERAK BRANCH, MALAYSIA
  • Afzanizam Muhammad Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, PERAK BRANCH, MALAYSIA
  • Nurrajwani Abdul Halim Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, PERAK BRANCH, MALAYSIA
  • Daljeet Singh Sedhu Academy of Language Studies UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, PERAK BRANCH, MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1870

Keywords:

Negeri Sembilan, Adaptation, Traditional Architecture, Modern Design, Sustainability

Abstract

Every region in the world has distinctive architecture that serves as an iconic representation of its architectural identity. In Malaysia. Negeri Sembilan is renowned for the identity of Bumbung Panjang with the modest curve of the roof ridge. This identity is found in most of the Negeri Sembilan traditional houses and old palace designs. To sustain this traditional architectural uniqueness, there is a dire need to investigate how this design can be adapted into modern buildings. This research aims to investigate how the Negeri Sembilan traditional architectural elements are being adapted into modern buildings, referring to its two iconic buildings, namely Istana Lama Seri Menanti and Seremban District Office. The research methodology includes archival analysis of ILMS and SDO drawings and field observations. This research demonstrates that traditional architecture can be adapted into modern buildings by integrating seven key traditional architectural elements, which are site plan typologies, layout plan, space function, façade design, roof shape, interior design, and material/technology used. It also provides practical guidelines for the architect and local authority in sustaining the past for future design.

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Published

2025-11-26

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Mohd Nor, O., Mohd Isa, H., Muhammad, A., Abdul Halim, N., & Sedhu, D. S. (2025). SUSTAINING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE: ADAPTATION OF ISTANA LAMA SERI MENANTI NEGERI SEMBILAN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN SEREMBAN DISTRICT OFFICE . PLANNING MALAYSIA, 23(38). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1870

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Vol. 23 (2025): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 23, Issue 5, 2025

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