Abstract
The Sea Bajau(s) is one of the earliest known communities inhabiting the coastal areas and islands of Sabah. They practice the traditional way of life and live in various traditional houses that are unique to their community. Samal is the language spoken by the Sea Bajau(s) who are mainly fishermen and whose source of living comes from the sea. This research explores the concept and use of space in Sea Bajau traditional houses in the coastal areas and islands of Sabah, in particular, the villages around Kudat and Semporna. The focus is on the concept, creative composition in relations to the process of building a traditional Sea Bajau(s) house in detail. The process in building a traditional house is tightly woven into the customs, cultural practices and religion of the Sea Bajau(s). The ceremonies or rituals involved in the process reaffirm the belief that it functions as a guide to goodness and well-being. The Sea Bajau house concept is unique and different from other traditional houses in Sabah because of its evolvement from different stages. From houseboats to houses above the water and then a house on the land, the Sea Bajau(s) houses have evolved through three stages that will also be documented in this paper. Keywords: Samal language, concept, creative composition, the customs, cultural practices, religion, rituals, house concept, traditional house and the Sea Bajau.
Highlights
The Bajau Laut community is the largest populated tribe living in the archipelago and the coast of Sabah
The Bajau Laut community house and its construction represent a cultural form for the Bajau Laut people who occupy it
Bajau Laut's traditional home is a precious heritage of heritage and has been designed and constructed to show how well the Bajau Laut people are creative and in the use of building materials in their surroundings
Summary
The boats are their traditional house which has many different types and shapes that have been used since dying. The Bajau Laut community began to make permanent houses on the surface of the water around the island and the coast. This community began to make a home on land due to safety and geographical factors. Bajau Laut Houseboat The people of Bajau Laut bought many used boats from the Suluk community who live on the islands and coast of Sabah. The design component of Bajau Laut's boat space based on structure, function and size. Each component is examined in detail by the type of house, i.e. boat house as shown in following diagram: Bil
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