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    This document provides information about the Cheah Kongsi in Penang, Malaysia. It discusses the history and purpose of establishing the Cheah Kongsi, which was formed to provide welfare for members of the Cheah clan. The document describes the layout and uses of the buildings on the site, including lodging, a temple, school, and courtyard. It also analyzes the architectural styles and design elements of the structures, noting Chinese, local, colonial, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau influences. Ornamentation featuring common Chinese symbols like dragons, phoenixes, and lotus are also mentioned.

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    Cheah Kongsi: Measured Drawings (ARC 1223) 2010/11

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    This document provides information about the Cheah Kongsi in Penang, Malaysia. It discusses the history and purpose of establishing the Cheah Kongsi, which was formed to provide welfare for members of the Cheah clan. The document describes the layout and uses of the buildings on the site, including lodging, a temple, school, and courtyard. It also analyzes the architectural styles and design elements of the structures, noting Chinese, local, colonial, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau influences. Ornamentation featuring common Chinese symbols like dragons, phoenixes, and lotus are also mentioned.

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    Measured Drawings [ARC 1223]

    2010/11

    Group 4:

    CHEAH
    KONGSI
    谢氏公司
    Georgetown, Penang
    Cheah Clan
    • Politic
    • Riot/Disputes
    • Shortage of Land
    • Price hike on food
    Cheah Clan
    • Penang was
    acquired by East
    India Company.
    • To be made into a
    new township.
    • Needs labour; more
    opportunity.
    Cheah Kongsi
    • For the welfare of the Cheah clansman
    • Lodge
    • Court
    • School
    • Temple
    Site Relationship
    • Surrounded
    by shop
    houses
    • Kongsis are
    not far from
    each other
    Entrance
    • Was 4 entrances
    • Remaining one
    Eok Chye School
    • Built for the children of
    Cheah Clan
    • Was closed due to
    Japan Air raid
    • Unable to revive due to
    various difficulties
    • Replace with school
    aid/scholarship
    Temple
    • Hock Haw Kong
    • Kwan Yin
    • Qing Shui Zu Shi
    • Ancestor plates
    • Instill/nuture the
    chinese value of
    respect, appreciation,
    harmony, unity
    Culture
    • Chinese festivals
    • Chinese New Year,
    Moon Cake Festival,
    Qing Ming, Winter
    • Was celebrating
    200th anniversary
    during site visit.
    Lodging
    • Lodging
    • Kitchen & Well
    • Life
    Structure

    • Round wood
    column
    • Wood Beam
    • Roof Beam –
    DouGong
    • Roof - Fujien
    Style brackets
    • Pad foundation
    4) Column
    3)
    2)
    1)Onewith stone
    Compacted
    Cement
    more base
    Mixture
    layer of+is
    Earth + then placed in
    aggregate
    Aggregate
    Aggregate
    Opening
    • Door
    • Side Door
    • Window
    Climate
    • Hot and humid climate
    • Lightweight, well ventilated
    • Wooden flooring helps ventilate
    • Ornamented windows provides
    privacy & ventilation
    Feng Shui
    • The balance of chi elements
    • Square & rectangular shape
    • Good proportion of space and room layout
    • Toilets away from main building
    Feng Shui
    • Door – free from poison arrows
    • Window
    - open to view that is NOT offensive
    - Preferably open outwards
    - Stair – Connect to a large hall
    - Do not face the front main door
    Architectural Style
    • Chinese
    • Local (Malay)
    • Colonial
    • Art Deco
    • Art Nouveau
    Balustrade
    • Art Nouveau
    • Floral motifs
    Patio
    • Influenced by Colonial, Art Deco
    • Lines, floral motifs
    • Western Lion heads
    Roof

    • Influenced by Chinese
    • Terracota tiles – ornamented - functionality of gutters
    Ornamentation
    • Phoenix
    • Deer
    • Chicken
    • Kingfisher
    • Lion
    • Qi Lin
    Fun
    Funfact : Ita isQibelieved
    fact: that lions
    Lin is NOT represent Buddha –
    A UNICORN
    • Dragon – Chi Wen Buddha was reborn 10 times as a lion.
    Ornamentation

    • Lotus
    • Pearl
    • Peony
    Reference
    Unpublished Publication

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