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Redefining Endogenous Bugis Limas Houses in Johor – Religious Aspects

Authors

  • Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Hailane Salam Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Aida Kesuma Azmin Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100 Gombak, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Firdaus Mohamed Rafie Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Azri Ibrahim Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Kamal Mohd Idris Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Fatmah Adhilah Mustapha Kamal Arkitek Adhil Kamal, C-9-2, Melawati Corporate Centre, 53100 Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1880

Keywords:

Cultural Architecture Heritage, Traditional Malay Wisdom, Perceptions, Endogenous development, Islamic worldview

Abstract

This study highlights the neglect of intrinsic architectural values crucial to defining the identity of places within contemporary Malaysian communities and practices. Often overlooked, these values, termed ‘Endogenous Architecture’, stem from the traditional wisdom of culturally advanced societies and shape the physical appearance of traditional dwellings. The thesis posits that these values can redefine Malaysian architectural identity. It focuses on Johor's traditional Limas houses, heavily influenced by the Bugis ethnic migrant community from Sulawesi. Data were collected through open-ended interviews with experts and authorities and case studies in Pontian, Johor, where traditional Bugis Limas houses, known for their timeless preservation and influential endogenous attributes, were analysed. The research categorises the common endogenous denominators of these houses into cultural, religious, and behavioural aspects, with religion identified as the most dominant due to the Bugis community's strict adherence to Islamic rulings. Findings show that the implicit values of Bugis Limas houses remain relevant, as the community still adheres to these traditional principles. The study illustrates how these values can inform essential design guidelines, encouraging architects to integrate traditional Malay elements to create a meaningful Malaysian architectural identity. By incorporating these principles into their designs, architects can authentically reflect Malaysian identity in buildings, fostering a connection to cultural heritage for present and future generations.

Author Biographies

Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For, Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For, a lecturer at the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. Her main research areas are semantics, endogenous development, Islamic worldview and architecture symbolism. She can be contacted by email at liyanamahfuzah@uitm.edu.my.

Hailane Salam, Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Hailane Salam, a senior lecturer at the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam. Her main research areas Indigenous Architecture - Cultural Meaning, Symbolism, Heritage Architecture. He can be contacted by email at hailane@uitm.edu.my

Aida Kesuma Azmin, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100 Gombak, Malaysia

Aida Kesuma Azmin, a senior lecturer at the Kuliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak. Her main research areas Architectural Design & Theory, Islamic Architecture, Symbolism, and Sustainable Architect. He can be contacted by email at
aida_kesuma@iium.edu.my

Muhammad Firdaus Mohamed Rafie, Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Muhammad Firdaus bin Mohamed Rafie a lecturer at the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. His main research areas are Computational Design, Architectural Visualization, Urban Design. He can be contacted by email at firdausrafie@uitm.edu.my

Azri Ibrahim, Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Azri Ibrahim a lecturer at the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. His main research areas are Speculative Architecture, Spatial Design, Housing. He can be contacted by email at a.ibrahim@uitm.edu.my

Kamal Mohd Idris, Studies of Architecture, School of Architecture & Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Kampus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Kamal Mohd Idris a lecturer at the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. His main research areas are Robotic Architecture, Speculative Design, Design Expressionism. He can be contacted by email at kamalidris@uitm.edu.my

Fatmah Adhilah Mustapha Kamal, Arkitek Adhil Kamal, C-9-2, Melawati Corporate Centre, 53100 Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fatmah Adhilah a practicing architect, principal architect of Arkitek Adhil Kamal, Gombak. She can be reached at arckitekadhilkamal@gmail.com

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Mohd For, L. M., Salam, H., Azmin, A. K. ., Mohamed Rafie, M. F. ., Ibrahim, A., Mohd Idris, K. ., & Mustapha Kamal, F. A. . (2024). Redefining Endogenous Bugis Limas Houses in Johor – Religious Aspects . Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1880

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