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Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM)<\/h1>\n

This centre was set up in June 1996 on the foundation of numerous intricate Measured Drawing works of Historical Buildings out of concern for the rapid disintegration and elimination of Malaysia\u2019s architectural heritage. With the accumulation of these works since 1975, the research towards the identification, classification and analysis of the architectural heritage was established through Undergraduate and Post-Graduate studies. Today,\u00a0<\/span>KALAM\u00a0has a documentary collection of more than 600 buildings such as Residences, Palaces, Mosques, Public Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Wakaf, Madrasah and Tombs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BACKGROUND<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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This centre came into being out of a wider concern for the understanding of the Malay World Architectural Heritage\u00a0which stretches out to a greater part of the Asean continent and the Pasific archipelago.\u00a0KALAM\u00a0centre was set up for the sole purpose of conduction research towards a better understanding of the factors influencing and the relationship between built form and the many cultures of the Malay World.<\/span><\/p>\n

Much of the planning of cities and settlements in this part of the world were based primarily on Western planning concepts from the early modernist movements during the early part of the 20th century. These planning concepts were rooted in the idea of \u2018progressivism\u2019 which is premised on the nation that they would eventually exist a common global culture amongst all the inhabitants of the world. These final years of the 20th century has seen the inevitable fact that although there exist some similarities amongst the various cultures of the modern world, each cultures still holds strongly to some form of traditional belief system.<\/span><\/p>\n

This realization brought about the idea that the planning of settlements must take into account the peculiarities of certain race and culture. The Heritage of Built Environment in the Malay World holds many keys to the better understanding of eternal design principles and lessons of crucial use to present concerns of buildings and cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, the main role of\u00a0KALAM<\/strong>\u00a0can be defined as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • To provide credible data on the architectural and built environment heritage of the Malay World through continuous documentation and research<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To educate and disseminate the importance of architectural and built environment heritage of the Malay World through Teaching, Training, Seminars, Exhibition and Publication<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To provide service and consultancy in design and conservation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    To become national centre in archive, service, training and consultancy of architectural and built heritage of the Malay World<\/span><\/p>\n

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    To become an internationally referred centre on built environment heritage of the Malay World<\/span><\/p>\n

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    To lead in the culturally sustainable development and protection of architectural heritage of the Malay World<\/span><\/p>\n

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    OUR SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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    MEASURED DRAWING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    This works has been going on since 1975. Students conduct research and documentation activities and produces Main Drawings, Details, Written Reports, Videos, Model, Poster and Photographs for academic reference. We offers these services at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n

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    RESEARCH<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    Researches and the documentation of settlements and buildings are crucial to aid in the understanding of the heritage history so as certain aspects of the architectural design or planning decisions may be adapted or assimilated into the modern planning concepts.<\/p>\n

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    CONSULTATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    KALAM\u00a0offers consultancy services in design projects specifically related to vernacular approach, conservation and reconstruction. The preservation and reconstruction of Dato\u2019 Biji Sura house in Duyung Island is the first\u00a0KALAM\u00a0job completed.<\/p>\n

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    SEMINAR \/ WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The importance of seminars is related to exposures and debates where as workshops and more suited for intensive educational programmes. Both programmes are used by\u00a0<\/span>KALAM\u00a0<\/strong>as platforms to deliver and expand knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    KALAM\u00a0<\/strong>possess a lot of exhibition materials such as Drawings, Artifacts, Model, Written Report, Poster and Photographs. This centre offers these materials to be exhibited anywhere in the world for the sake of propagating the knowledge of the built environment in the Malay World.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    PUBLICATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    KALAM\u00a0<\/strong>is actively involved in producing publications and videos of the traditional built environment of the Malay World. These publications and video documentaries are meant for the academic and general audience. These works are done in Malay & English languages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    OUR EXPERTEE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
    Department of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
    Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Associate Professor<\/span>
    Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
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    Senior Lecturer<\/span>
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    KALAM’s Director<\/p>\n

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    “KALAM will continue to excel in defending the country’s heritage and be active in the field of teaching, publishing and consulting. I hope KALAM will continue to be the lifeblood of fighting to uphold the country’s heritage. Thank you all! May KALAM be more excellent, glorious and distinguished!”<\/h4>\n

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    Let’s Work Together!<\/h2>\n

    Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM),<\/span>
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    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,<\/span>
    81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru,<\/span>
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