historical Background
Rumah Bumbung Perak has been permitted as residential lot to Puan sawiyah bte kajimah and her husband by “board of management of Malay agricultural settlement” in 1920. Later in 1929 this land pass to their son Mohd amin b. hamid due to the death of Puan.
He was retired malay language techer who contribute teaching in police training center for 20 years. He was also the founder of Badminton party where he built a court in this house, and his only dream was for his children to contribute to badminton.(1958)
In 1949 he applied for permission to build a house on the land, so later BOM approved his request.
He was retired malay language techer who contribute teaching in police training center for 20 years. He was also the founder of Badminton party where he built a court in this house, and his only dream was for his children to contribute to badminton.(1958)
In 1949 he applied for permission to build a house on the land, so later BOM approved his request.
Traditional malay house characteristics:
The main characteristics of vernacular houses is that they are designed with a deep understanding and respect for nature.
The main characteristics of vernacular houses is that they are designed with a deep understanding and respect for nature.
Raised-up structure
The traditional Malay house is a timber house raised on stilts. It is basically a post-and-lintel structure that has been designed as respond to natural factor like flood, underground dampness and to have better air-ventilation and view to surrounding.
The traditional Malay house is a timber house raised on stilts. It is basically a post-and-lintel structure that has been designed as respond to natural factor like flood, underground dampness and to have better air-ventilation and view to surrounding.
Malay house space division
Basically, the traditional Malay house can be divided into the front and back portions which are centred around the rumah ibu (the core house) and the dapur (kitchen) respectively. Malay traditional houses are irregular based on asymmetrical layouts.
Basically, the traditional Malay house can be divided into the front and back portions which are centred around the rumah ibu (the core house) and the dapur (kitchen) respectively. Malay traditional houses are irregular based on asymmetrical layouts.
The Anjung
At the entrances of most traditional Malay houses, stairs lead up to a covered porch called the anjung. The porch acts as a good transition space between the public and the private domains. The anjung also acts as an important focal point for the entrance. Unfamiliar visitors and guests are entertained here. It is also a favorite place for the house occupants to rest, chat and watch the goings-on and passers-by in the village.
The Serambi gantung
From the entrance porch, one enters into the serambi gantung (hanging verandah). This is the place where most guests are entertained. The low windows in the serumbi guntung allow for good ventilation and good views to the exterior.
The Rumah ibu
From the serumbi guntung, one enters into the rumuh ibu, which is the core area. This is the largest area in the house where most activities are conducted. Sleeping, sewing, praying, ironing, studying and even feasting (kenduri) which is held during marriages and other festivals, all occur here. The importance of the rumuh ibu is expressed by its floor level being the highest in the house.
The Selung
The selung is a closed walkway used to link the kitchen and the rumuh ibu together. Besides being a circulation space, the selung is often used by the womenfolk as a space to chat and socialize. The selung is a very effective linking device which leaves an open space between the two portions, allowing good ventilation and lighting for the house.
The Dupur
The dupur (kitchen) is always situated at the back of the house, and is on the lowest floor level. Modern kitchens in new Malay houses are often dropped to the ground level where floors are cemented. Preparation of food, cooking, eating and washing are all done here. The womenfolk also often group here to chat.
Roof
The sail-like tebar layar (gable end) of the roof is used to trap and direct air to ventilate the roof space. Ventilation joints in the roof called the patah are another creative ventilation device used to ventilate the roof space. the construction of the high sloped roofs as a convenience device for users against hot and humid weather through penetrable space under the roof overhang as well as protecting from seasonal rain falls .
Decoration
The carved ornament wood basically called "papancantik" they were used for long time since 1st/2nd century Malay Langkasuka Kingdom.the carving ornaments of panels regulate the ventilation and penetration of the sun ray through fenestrations of the external vertical plane rather than its visual interest.
At the entrances of most traditional Malay houses, stairs lead up to a covered porch called the anjung. The porch acts as a good transition space between the public and the private domains. The anjung also acts as an important focal point for the entrance. Unfamiliar visitors and guests are entertained here. It is also a favorite place for the house occupants to rest, chat and watch the goings-on and passers-by in the village.
The Serambi gantung
From the entrance porch, one enters into the serambi gantung (hanging verandah). This is the place where most guests are entertained. The low windows in the serumbi guntung allow for good ventilation and good views to the exterior.
The Rumah ibu
From the serumbi guntung, one enters into the rumuh ibu, which is the core area. This is the largest area in the house where most activities are conducted. Sleeping, sewing, praying, ironing, studying and even feasting (kenduri) which is held during marriages and other festivals, all occur here. The importance of the rumuh ibu is expressed by its floor level being the highest in the house.
The Selung
The selung is a closed walkway used to link the kitchen and the rumuh ibu together. Besides being a circulation space, the selung is often used by the womenfolk as a space to chat and socialize. The selung is a very effective linking device which leaves an open space between the two portions, allowing good ventilation and lighting for the house.
The Dupur
The dupur (kitchen) is always situated at the back of the house, and is on the lowest floor level. Modern kitchens in new Malay houses are often dropped to the ground level where floors are cemented. Preparation of food, cooking, eating and washing are all done here. The womenfolk also often group here to chat.
Roof
The sail-like tebar layar (gable end) of the roof is used to trap and direct air to ventilate the roof space. Ventilation joints in the roof called the patah are another creative ventilation device used to ventilate the roof space. the construction of the high sloped roofs as a convenience device for users against hot and humid weather through penetrable space under the roof overhang as well as protecting from seasonal rain falls .
Decoration
The carved ornament wood basically called "papancantik" they were used for long time since 1st/2nd century Malay Langkasuka Kingdom.the carving ornaments of panels regulate the ventilation and penetration of the sun ray through fenestrations of the external vertical plane rather than its visual interest.
Reference,
1. http://tcdc2.undp.org/gssdacademy/sie/docs/vol4/malay_house.pdf
2. http://www.researchgate.net/publication/263580464_Values_in_Traditional_Architecture_Malay_House
1. http://tcdc2.undp.org/gssdacademy/sie/docs/vol4/malay_house.pdf
2. http://www.researchgate.net/publication/263580464_Values_in_Traditional_Architecture_Malay_House