Architecture
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 7:13 AM with 1 talkings
Christ Church Melaka
Christ Church is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. The construction began in 1741 and was completed in 1753. Christ Church bears all the hallmarks of 18th-century Dutch architecture: a rectangular plan, massive walls, red granite plinths, and Dutch roof tiles.
Pillar of Corner Shop Lot
Walking down the Jonker street, we can see a lot of shops have this kind of pillar with their shops' name craved on it. This special way of showing shops' name were popular once in the 60' till the late 80'.
Traditional Facade of Shop Lot
Traditional shop lots with significant door signage on top of the building. The door signage was hand made and carved in detailed. It represents the culture of Chinese family. Although the Chinese were migrated to a brand new place in the past, they never forget to maintain their culture until now.
Mansion of Xu Family
The mansion showed a great influence of Western architecture in the 60's. The locals were greatly influence by the culture of Western as it was the monopolization era of the Europe countries like British, Holland and Portugal. They still adapted the signage on the front door with Chinese wordings.
Street View of Temple Street
The shops were arranged closely to each other. It is a double-storey shop lots which the lower level was used as shop whereas the upper level was for residential purpose.
River Side of Melacca River
The houses were built along the river. A river side walkway was built for tourism purpose. Tourists enjoy their drinks and food along the river. It is a historical landmark of Melacca. The tradings started in this river and that was the starting point of Melacca's development.
Traditional Window
The traditional wooden window was built in the 60s. It has an open space in the center of building to provide ventilation and sufficient source of daylight.
Backstreet View of Shop Lots
Backstreet of the shops and old buildings at Jonker street. The buildings are historical as we can tell from the facade which had some damage on it. Wood is also one of the popular material used in these old buildings. For example, people use wood to build the shelter.
Street View
typical road off the Jonker street where old cafes and shop-houses fill the vicinity, Some shop-houses are usually closed during the day because they are too old to run anymore or the shop are being closed down as new shops are being build in town.
Half Indoor Landscape
Lush green was found in the interior of the shop lots in Melacca. The natural lighting penetrating from the roof top creates a great environment for the plants to grow. It also creates a healthy environment for the residents.
Facade of Old Shop
The facade adapted the detailed carvings of European style and traditional Chinese signage carving on the top of the the front door. It was painted in blue and white and gave an impression of vividness and clean.
Melacca River
Famous tourism spot in Jonker Street. Boat rides are available at the Melacca Riverside. The bridge connects the Christ Church of Melacca and Jonker Street.
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