A history of Malaysian architecture / S. Vlatseas

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This book traces the evolution of architecture in Malaysia from the time before the European colonists arrived on the Malay Peninsula. It considers the impact that the Portuguese, Dutch and British had on the local architecture and shows how these affected the indigenous styles. The author reviews the early influences from various neighbouring countries, now known as Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia, on the indigenous Malay architectural style and considers how these influences were further modified when the Indian and Chinese styles were superimposed thereon. The use of colourful photographs and numerous sketches helps the writer to explain the bewildering variety of buildings in Malaysia. This work should be a reference for practising and budding architects, engineers, housebuilders and also for the general reader with an interest in the architecture of Southeast Asia.