2 research outputs found
Research Methodology
Chapter two will focus on the methodology in documenting the findings on Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. This chapter would discuss the distribution of work among the members of the Sutera heritage group and the methods in collecting data in depth. The works were done during the fieldwork and in the
architecture studio in the span time of seven weeks
Heritage studies and measured drawings of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur
Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad was built in 1909 following
the demolition of Masjid Kampung Rawa that is located at Java
Street (Jalan Tun Perak) due to expansion of road and to carter the
increasing number of Jemaah. The masjid was one of the earliest
mosques in Kuala Lumpur. The establishment of Kuala Lumpur is
always closely related to Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad.
Furthermore, the quaint masjid is located at the confluence of
Klang River and Gombak River, which gives Kuala Lumpur its
name. The masjid has gone through a few renovations to cater for
the needs of the worshippers. Besides, to pay respect to the third
Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Abdul Samad, the masjid
has been renamed from Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur to its current
name, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. This report material is separated into (two) 2 parts. The first part of the report highlights the literature review and the findings of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad from the fieldwork. It focusses on the contextual studies, the colonial influences, the background history, the details of building construction and case studies from buildings with similar architectural elements.
Meanwhile, the second part of this report comprise a compilation of measured drawings of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad in 2D and 3D. This report is to convey the analytical studies of the part of Masjid Jamek history and chronology, architectural influences, and the site context of the masjid, and how the structure affect the surrounding context, the culture, the society and the economy activities of Kuala Lumpur until this day. Hopefully, these studies can be beneficial and better enhancement to others in term of its architectural and historical
data. Therefore, it is important for the next generation to come appreciate the past story amid the rapid growth and advancement of Kuala Lumpur