Bandar Bagan Datuk, Perak: reviving pekan koboi as a historic town center

• Main Authors: Khairuddin, Nurul Azriana, Mansor, Mazlina, Ab Sani, Jasasikin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2024
• Subjects: GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography; NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture; NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/114770/13/114770_Bandar%20Bagan%20Datuk%2C%20Perak.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114770/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kaed/index.php/dij
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Known as Pekan Koboi by the locals, and it is planned to be developed as a dynamic historic living city. The purpose of this research is to revitalise Bagan Datuk town as a dynamic historic living town centre, with three objectives: 1) to integrate the identity of Bagan Datuk District, 2) to introduce a contemporary living grounded in commerce activities, and 3) to promote sustainable living through smart energy solutions. Among the issues concerning the town are its historical value and identity, potential as a tourism transit, valuable estuary, unappealing and isolated spaces, and security design considerations. The presence of semi-residential, administrative, and public spaces becomes elements of a dynamic living town capable of accepting contemporary approaches without jeopardising its historical built fabric.