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The Malaysia Academy of Han Studies Strengthening tradition through design
More than 25,000 radial pieces of Lysaght ® 360 Seam ® used to translate one-of-a-kind roof design into reality.
TRADITION REPRESENTS a critical piece of our culture and that includes every aspect of our lives. Among the strongest representation of tradition are the architectural designs of homes that defines who we are.
The Tulou clusters in Southern China is a particularly impressive symbol of yesteryears’ tradition with its unique form of structure symbolising strength, harmony and community within its then residents, the Hakka Chinese. Currently, it is recognised by the World Heritage Organization as a UNESCO site.
Inspired by this one-of-a-kind structure, The Malaysia Academy of Han Studies( MAHS), an iconic education centre situated in Malacca, has specifically tailored its school vision of Chinese philosophy education to create an atmosphere as a reminder of tradition.
Completed in February 2016, the architectural structure of MAHS echoes the school’ s purpose yet does not compromise on functionality. The structure emphasises on the village atmosphere of the Tulou Clusters to generate a community-based environment that promotes the circulation of people and energy for like-minded individuals pursuing a scholarly path.
The centre of attention for this grand and ambitious building is no doubt the one-of-a-kind design of the roof, a rich interpretation of the Tulou structure. Not only was it designed with a beautiful tapestry in mind, the roof also functions to allow natural ventilation and day light to flow through the building.
To translate the idea into reality, Australian-based architect, Studio 505, together with its local counterpart, worked with NS BlueScope Lysaght, a company with a long-standing reputation of expertise in roofing vernacular in the architecture community, to transform the architectural design into reality.
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