The cosmetic deficiencies of Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque at Kuala Terengganu and user’s perceptions
List of Authors
  • Farah Hanna Ahmad Fuad , Mohamad Shahin Shahdan

Keyword
  • Cosmetic, Deficiencies, Prevalent, Flaws and Appearance

Abstract
  • Architecture in Malaysia also suffer from cosmetic deficiencies due to various factors such as hot and humid climate, design flaws, faulty construction, poor workmanship, unsuitable building material and maintenance issues. Consequently, if this issue is not addressed and managed properly, it will be resulting to various impacts on users' perceptions such as aesthetic unappealing, sense of discomfort, users may perceive it as poorly maintained or of lesser quality and visual appeal may fail to create a positive emotional to the building. Therefore, the objectives of this research are, i) to observe the prevalent aesthetic flaws onto case study and, ii) to identify user’s perceptions on the cosmetic deficiencies. Mixed methodology was applied using a case study to Tengku Tengah Zaharah (TTZ) Mosque at Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia and online questionnaires were randomly distributed to the respondents who are been to the mosque for acquire their opinions and perceptions of the appearance of TTZ Mosque. The results have shown that peeled paint, cracks, and defect on plastering are most common cosmetic deficiencies on TTZ Mosque and respondent’s perceptions to deficiency were mostly fair or neutral. Although it is still not critical, it’s also important to address these cosmetic deficiencies to maintain the appearance of a building, building integrity and its environment.

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