Remembering the Malay Settlement: A Case of Rumah Tiang Dua Belas Kelantan

Abstract

Kelantan Malay traditional architecture reflects a greater level of expertise amongst Malay builders. However, the greatest of the magnificent architectural buildings have been destroyed and abandoned. The purpose of this research is to investigate the splendour of the formerly Rumah Tiang Dua Belas Kelantan. A linear historical line is drawn against the three selected houses through historical documents from KALAM UTM Measured Drawing. Several site visits, photographic techniques, and visual observations were used to evaluate whether or not the houses still exist. A visual analysis integrating repertory and a pictorial grid was developed to evaluate the Rumah Tiang Dua Belas Kelantan. Although there are some similarities in the space layout, the research reveals some discrepancies in other characteristics. The architectural information of Rumah Tiang Dua Belas gathered from this research will preserve inventory documentation for the future. The loss of traditional Kelantan architecture greatly impacts the community towards the resilience of Malay culture.