Capturing the heritage of British Colonial school building through measured drawings in Malaysia : a case of PULAPOL Batu Lama School

Abdul Rahim, Asiah and Aripin, Srazali and Sapian, Abdul Razak and Zubir, Hazwan (2022) Capturing the heritage of British Colonial school building through measured drawings in Malaysia : a case of PULAPOL Batu Lama School. International Journal of Environment, Architecture, and Societies, 2 (1). pp. 16-26. ISSN 2775-8540

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Abstract

This research is to convey the analytical studies of the Pusat Latihan Polis (PULAPOL) Batu Lama School. This research aims to present detailed information of the endogenous influences, particularly during the British colonization era. PULAPOL was the first Police Training Centre in Malaysia. It is located at Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur.It was constructed in 1938. The structural system used for the school’s construction was load-bearing brick masonry. The objectives of the studies are to: a) Increase the understanding and appreciation of Architectural Heritage of the Muslim World, b) Learn the techniques of measured drawings of heritage buildings with the emphasis on the building construction, detailing, research and documentation of the historical aspects of the building and its development, c) Appreciate the total concept and richness of the architectural heritage as well as to be able to value the environment and to understand the socio-economic-cultural way of life of local inhabitants. In general, the methodology adopted for the study is divided into pre-fieldwork, fieldwork and post-fieldwork. Data collected from interviews, case studies, observations, and measurements of the building. The data obtained from various methods are documented inreports and measured drawing. In conclusion, these research findings provide the chronology and history of the PULAPOL Batu Lama School that is rich in its historical values, materials used, construction techniques and passive design techniques.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	architectural heritage, colonial architecture, construction, passive design
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA190 History N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA1995 Architecture as a profession
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	17 Mar 2022 12:33
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 17:00
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/97239

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