The Centre for Conservation Studies and Records (CORE) is one of the most active research
centers in the Faculty of the Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. It was established in 1999 under the
name of Building Conservation & Records (BCR) and was restructured in 2005 with broader objectives to research, record
and disseminate knowledge on conservation of cultural heritage.
The Centre aims to be the leading research centre on cultural property in the region.
Objective
To promote research on the area of building conservation, urban conservation, conservation
technology and conservation management.
To provide professional advice on the appropriate methodology of conservation so as to achieve quality restoration
To implement conservation projects and/or to be consultant to the government.
To archive documentation of old and notable buildings in Malaysia; in the form of measured drawings, reports, prints and films.
To provide training and courses to professionals, contractors, heritage managers and students on conservation policy
and practice.
To offer subjects related to conservation to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
To provide data base of expertise, labs and other centers related to conservation for easy reference and networking.
Research Interest
Conservation
Urban Conservation
Conservation Technology
Conservation Management
Building Conservation
Research Project
Study on the Management of Heritage Inventory in Selected Local Authorities in Malaysia.(2006-2007)
Conservation Process For Traditional Malay Timber Houses : Towards Establishing A Definitive Guidelines.(2006-2007)
The Heritage Buildings of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Perak
(2005 – 2006)
The Royal Town of Klang: Selected Heritage Buildings (2003-2005)
Documentation Of Colonial Buildings: Building Measurement On Selected Estate Managers House In Pulau Carey, Selangor,
2005
Condition Survey On Colonial Buildings: Defect Analysis On Selected Estate Managers House In Pulau Carey, Selangor, 2005
Conservation Management of World Heritage Cities in South East Asia, 2004
Kajian Warisan Alam Bina Melayu, 2004
Analysis of Building Defects in a Tropical Climate with official reference to Kuala Lumpur, 2003
Kajian Sejarah Senibina, Pemuliharaan dan Pendokumentasian Terhadap Rumah-Rumah Warisan Terpilih di Melaka, 2003
Consultancy Project
Prepare and re-write Nomination Dossier for the inscription of Melaka and Penang on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Clients : The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Malaysia, Melaka Historical City Council (MBMB) and Municipal Council
of Penang Island (MPPP), (2005-2007)
Restoration of Dewan Tunku Canselor, University Malaya, K.Lumpur
Client : University of Malaya ( 2002-2003)
Restoration of Istana Balai Besar (Royal Pavilion), Alor Setar, Kedah
Client : Department of Museum & Antiquity, Malaysia, (1999-2001)
Conservation of Rumah Seri Banai, Alor Setar
Client: Kedah State Government (1998-1999)
Conservation of Rumah Tok Su, Alor Setar
Client: Kedah State Government (1997-1998)
(WON NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST PRACTICE IN CONSERVATION, 1999)
Conservation of Rumah Penghulu, K. Lumpur
Client: Badan Warisan Malaysia (1995-1997)
(WON UNESCO AWARDS FOR BEST PRACTICE IN CONSERVATION, 2000)
