Determinant of architectural features of Istana Bandar Alaeddin Selangor

Abstract

Architecture developed by humanity is the most sophisticated phenomenon relevant to the context of the environment, which is the context in which man and his environment interact with each other, were an essential component of architectural heritage growth. In this study, the main purpose is to look at the presence of art man-made construction of the palace, a building that played a significant role in the history of Malaysia. In this study context, a palace can be an olden history meant a residence for the ruler or head of the state, and often served as a place of administration. This palace can be seen in Malaysia for a certain period. This study will address the closely related evolution of the architectural features of the Palace in Malaysia that can be seen from the pre-colonial period, the colonial era, and before independence. The method of this study used a qualitative researcher observation. Architecture elements and features will adequately determine. Istana Bandar Alaeddin was chosen and considered a unique design element of royal palace architecture. The spatial organization of the palace is put together to make it work the way it does. The primary result shows that the conquerors of the past events made their influence touch on the development of architecture in Malaysia as a sign in the features of the Palace building together with vernacular concepts hybrid with different cultures. Thus, this finding can be a documentation of architectural features to become a reference for future generations about our previous culture and history and for authority to maintain and conserve this heritage building.