The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka

This research study worked on the relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square located in Melaka. The objective of the study was to figure out the stereometric characteristic attributes of Stadthuys Square that establish the genius l...

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Main Author:	Javidi, Behdad
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	TH Building construction
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36563/5/BehdadJavidiMFAB2013.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.365632017-09-11T08:46:01Z The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka 2013-01 Javidi, Behdad TH Building construction This research study worked on the relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square located in Melaka. The objective of the study was to figure out the stereometric characteristic attributes of Stadthuys Square that establish the genius loci of the study area and exploring the role of peripheral buildings in relation to these attributes. The data of the study were collected by utilizing questionnaire, interview and observation approach. The respondents of the present study were 150 persons among the users of public square. The data of this study were analysed by applying the quantitative and qualitative analysis. Triangulation (a method used by qualitative researchers to determine and establish validity in their studies by analysing a research question from multiple perspectives) was used in this study to analyse the data from the questionnaire, interview and observation. The findings demonstrate that visiting and dealing with peripheral buildings are the main reason of local people to pass the Stadthuys Square. The unique characteristic attributes that promote the identity and personality of square are the heritage ambience of Stadthuys Square, the buildings colour and architectural characteristics of peripheral buildings. The results show that most of square activities are not influenced directly by the peripheral buildings. Not active and mixed uses and lack of active frontages obstruct the cohesion between square activities and buildings. The square suffers from lack of active 24-hour buildings that negate the picturesque colourful lighting and ambience of square at night. 2013-01 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36563/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36563/5/BehdadJavidiMFAB2013.pdf application/pdf en public http://dms.library.utm.my:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:70534?site_name=Restricted Repository masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment Faculty of Built Environment
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description	This research study worked on the relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square located in Melaka. The objective of the study was to figure out the stereometric characteristic attributes of Stadthuys Square that establish the genius loci of the study area and exploring the role of peripheral buildings in relation to these attributes. The data of the study were collected by utilizing questionnaire, interview and observation approach. The respondents of the present study were 150 persons among the users of public square. The data of this study were analysed by applying the quantitative and qualitative analysis. Triangulation (a method used by qualitative researchers to determine and establish validity in their studies by analysing a research question from multiple perspectives) was used in this study to analyse the data from the questionnaire, interview and observation. The findings demonstrate that visiting and dealing with peripheral buildings are the main reason of local people to pass the Stadthuys Square. The unique characteristic attributes that promote the identity and personality of square are the heritage ambience of Stadthuys Square, the buildings colour and architectural characteristics of peripheral buildings. The results show that most of square activities are not influenced directly by the peripheral buildings. Not active and mixed uses and lack of active frontages obstruct the cohesion between square activities and buildings. The square suffers from lack of active 24-hour buildings that negate the picturesque colourful lighting and ambience of square at night.
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qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Javidi, Behdad
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title	The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka
title_short	The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka
title_full	The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka
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granting_institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment
granting_department	Faculty of Built Environment
publishDate	2013
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The relationship between the peripheral buildings and public square character in the case study of Stadthuys Square in Melaka

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