Establishing the Malay Landscape Elements  through Islamic Garden Perspective

Nur Huzeima Mohd Hussain; Khalilah Hassan; Norizan Mt Akhir

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.363

Authors

Nur Huzeima Mohd Hussain Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknology MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
Khalilah Hassan Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknology MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
Norizan Mt Akhir Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknology MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.363

Keywords:

Malay, Landscape, Element, Islamic Concept

Abstract

Beliefs and interpretations from the Islamic concept have influenced the emergence and extensions of many landscape designs including the Malay landscape. This paper reviews the significant relation between the Malay landscape and Islamic garden concept through established references. The main intention is to identify, analyzing and establishing the landscape elements, design characteristic and their functions as the research attributes. This paper uses the imagery evidence from the Quran to support the study analyses and discussions. The conclusions will lead towards all possible dimensions of Islamic Malay landscape in cultural, traditional and sustainability context for future resilient.

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