Wall Carving Decoration and Motifs Influences Spatial Social Interaction: Is it Intentional or Accidental?

Abstract

The woodcarving have considered as an important component in traditional Malay vernacular architecture were meant to perform visual values. This study examined of the wall woodcarving decoration, and it motifs found in traditional Malay house with two research questions. First, does the decoration and motifs influences social interaction of spatial? Second, is it the choice of decoration and motifs applied on the wall of Malay traditional house are intentional or accidental? This study can encourage in the direction of quality of life and sustainability of Malay's heritage, also identifies best-practices of choosing the proper woodcarving design to the interior space category in the future.