Stage 1: Documentation i. Historical research
Ii. Measured drawing
Stage 2: Dilapidation Survey and Building Investigation gather and record information of the finished surfaces and exposed structure.
i. Site testing
ii. Laboratory test.
Prepare a proposal (renovation work can proceed only after a written approval)
Stage 3: Conservation Works
Top down process
i. Preservation:
Ii. Restoration :
iii) Adaptation :
(retains highest value or authenticity and historical fabric)
(emphasizes the retention and repair of historic materials, replace worn out materials to today’s new materials.)
giving a new purpose to the shophouse, turned into hotels, cafes, shops
(source: Preservation and Recycling of Heritage Buildings in Malacca, Wan Hashimah Wan Ismail, 2013)