Multiculturalism as a reflection in the decorative motif in Malaysia traditional buildings

• Main Authors: Zainal Abidin, Norzalifa, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Samsuddin, Abu Dzar, Raja Abdul Kadir, Tengku Anis Qarihah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University College of Technology Sarawak 2019
• Subjects: H51 History; NA Architecture
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/77851/1/ArticleDownload%20borneo%20journal%202019%20multiculturalism.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77851/; https://journal.ucts.edu.my/Home/ArticleDownload?articleId=BJSSH010109
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Multiculturalism is under constant debate as to how it is linked to developing inclusive identity in the facades of public buildings: yet it must be rooted in overall local identity. The richness of this multiculturalism elements is reflected in the various motifs applied in the traditional public b...