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Heritage shophouses are embedded with unique values such as historical, architectural and cultural values with a strong sense of place. These buildings are known to have many different architectural designs which are based on the natural elements, shapes, and forms known as biomorphic design, and embedded with multi-cultural beliefs. Biomorphic design relates to the forms and patterns inspired by nature. The implication of natural elements in the architecture is beneficial for the well-being of the human. Reconnection of human with the nature can be achieved through the application of biophilic and biomorphic design. There are 14 design patterns in biophilic and classified as Nature in the Space, follows by Natural Analogs as well as Nature of the Space. In the built environment context, these patterns are encouraged to be applied due to the importance in enhancing the quality of life. Hence, this paper aims to analyse the heritage shophouses architecture in the of George Town by using the 14 biophilic design patterns. Five contemporary cafes the Special Zone in this city were selected in this study as it they demonstrate the closest forms of biomorphic and biophilic design approaches. Qualitative method was used to obtain the data in the form of building observation and visual and architectural documentation. The results showed that only one heritage shophouse complies the most biomorphic and biophilic design patterns, which can be applied as elements to rebuilding place in shophouses emphasising the occupants’ well-being. |
