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HERITAGE CONSERVATION, THEORIES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
MOUDLE OUTLINE
This module is intended to give students a practical understanding of the key principles, theories and
methods of documentation of heritage conservation to enable students to understand the importance
of preserving cultural and architectural heritage. Students will develop their awareness and
understanding of the different approach of heritage conservation of buildings and landscapes. Students
will also explore the differences between conservation, restoration and reconstruction within a historical
and cultural context.
ASSIGNMENT 01
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. Introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of heritage conservation and
documentation.
2. Identify and understand heritage conservation and management processes
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TASK
In groups of 4 - 5, students are required to find, research, analyse and present four (3-4) case studies of
heritage conservation projects of a small (min 300sqm) to medium size building (max 1500sqm). The projects should comprise international projects and minimum one local project. One of the projects should be a post-modern design.
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INDIVIDUAL TASK
Base on one of the building in the group case study, individually students are required to present a
discussion, elaboration, and thoughts on one of the 7 Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin and to
relate it to the “appreciation, awareness and the importance of architectural heritage and conservation”.
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ASSIGNMENT 02
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. Introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of heritage conservation and
documentation.
2. Identify and understand heritage conservation and management processes.
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TASK
Individually, students are required to prepare a Heritage and Conservation Proposal Report on the
selected given heritage buildings at Sungai Buluh Leprosarium; (the building name will be given in
appendix). The client (PKKN) has requested to make improvements and to add additional toilets and
kitchen without loosing the character of the existing chalet. Students are required to show the
proposed layout plan, the materials, construction, and the required procedures.
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