From Pendopo to Putrajaya: an “urban” metamorphosis of a vernacular mosque archetype

Mohd Nawawi, Norwina and Jahn Kassim, Shireen (2025) From Pendopo to Putrajaya: an “urban” metamorphosis of a vernacular mosque archetype. In: The Urban Vernacular in Southeast Asia: Settlement as Serendipity. Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series (1). Routledge, London and New York, pp. 275-286. ISBN 978-1-032-53831-0

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Abstract

The metamorphosis of the tropical vernacular mosque or masjid tiered form is mapped as variants of the “urban vernacular” – from its ancient “tropical” origins or pendopo or wakaf form to multiple colonial variants to modernising expressions, then finally to its expressionist epitome. It shows the ability of a generic tropical archetype to morph into its urban counterpart and contextual variations according to the pressures of era and place while retaining the ideals of its typology as a sacred space for congregation. The language of its final expression in steel and glass is further discussed in relation to the evolution of an industrialising nation – Putrajaya, true to its core purpose but languid in its interpretation through time and geography.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mosque, Pendopo, Urban Vernacular, SoutheastAsia
Subjects:	BPN Islamic art and architecture > BPN66.5 Islam and architecture. Sustainable architecture. G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA190 History N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA4100 Special classes of buildings > NA4590 Religious buildings T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000 Systems of building construction
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Ar Dr Norwina Mohd Nawawi
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2025 15:06
Last Modified:	07 Jul 2025 15:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121923

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