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Type :thesis
Subject :NA Architecture
Main Author :Intan Khasumarlina Mohd Khalid
Title :Place identity through plant motif on streetscapes in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak ,Malaysia
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Seni,Kelestarian Industri Kreatif
Year of Publication :2020
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
The Malay Royal Towns in Malaysia are the finest examples of the evolution of the early Malay  settlements of the 16th century. However, the identity and characteristics of Malay Royal towns are  still ambiguous and constantly threatened by inordinate changes due to rapid industrialisation,  economic development and urbanization. The extensive  urbanization  and  rapid  development  in   most  historic  towns  have significantly eroded the identity, sense of place and physical  attributes of the Malay Royal Towns. In addition to existing historical monuments. which are the  pride of the Malay royal town, the peculiarity of their natural heritage factors that indicate the  identity of the place are very much required in terms of preservation and enhancement. The scope of  this research covers all of the properties which identifies cultural significance mainly  representing ornaments through plants motif on the streetscape of royal towns. This study aims to  suggest the plant motif most used in ornaments on streetscapes for determining the identity of the  Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The main strategy of this research is to employ a case study.  The study is designed in four stages which consist of an initial background review of the royal  town. its historical development as well as issues and problems identifiable to develop the  research questions. A conceptual framework and research methodology shall be developed in the  second stage. In the third stage, a research will be conducted in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar,  Perak. The study shall adopt the qualitative methodological approach in data collection and  analysis, whereby data collected are obtained from semi-structured interviews with experts, content  analysis and supported with a public survey in Kuala Kangsar. The final results will then be  derived from a convergence of the data in an analytical triangulation process. The findings of this  study is aimed to provide insights into designing the royal town while taking into account the type  of plant criteria which constitutes Kuala Kangsar. Additionally. the finding will also list  suitable criteria of plant motif appropriate for the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Hence,  special attention should be provided in suggestive plant motif for streetscapes in order to  reinforce the place identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The result will hopefully assist  the city council to focus on the plants' character or appearance as motif for streetscape ornaments  and furniture to further enhance the identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Finding of this  research informs that plant motif is one of the factors that should be highly considered in securing  local place identity for streetscapes design of the royal town in Malaysia. Keywords: Place Identity, Traditional Plants, Plant Motif, Streetscapes, Royal Town.    
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