Author: ed. Powell Robert, ed. Razvi Rabia
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Concept Media Pte Ltd
Year: 1983
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9971-84-369-2
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Islamic Architecture
Keyword: Islamic Culture, Cultural Identity
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R1
Accession No: B306
Contents: Foreword Opening Remarks Quest for Identity New Popular Housing in the Middle East Panel Discussion 1: The International Context for South East Asian Architecture Panel Discussion 2: Case Study 1- Malaysia: Unity of Culture and Knowledge in the Unity of Design Case Study 2- Indonesia: Identity in Diversity within Unity Case Study 3- Singapore: Cultural Identity in Architecture as Perceived from a Singapore Viewpoint Panel Discussion 3: Case Study 4- Thailand: House on Stilts, Pointer to South East Asian Cultural Origin Case Study 5- India: The Indian Experience and the Search for some Light at the other End Case Study 6- Malaysia: Sulaiman Court, Kuala Lumpur Case Study 7- Malaysia: Planning Concept of the Istana Negara An Approach to the Search for Identity Panel Discussion 4 Summary Concluding Remarks Seminar Participants
Abstract: *Architecture and Identity: Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures 1* examines how architecture reflects and shapes cultural identity in Islamic and Southeast Asian societies. Through forewords, keynote reflections, and panel discussions, the volume addresses themes such as identity, modern housing, and the impact of globalization. Case studies from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and India explore how local traditions and modern design converge. Key projects like Sulaiman Court and the Istana Negara highlight this intersection. The proceedings emphasize architecture’s role in preserving cultural values while adapting to contemporary needs, offering insights into identity through the lens of regional architectural practices.