Metaphysics Relevancy in Contemporary Design

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Masran Saruwono
Nor Aniswati Awang Lah

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This paper presents the findings of a study on metaphysical approaches to building design. Three major Asian cultures are reviewed. There are similarities found in principles towards achieving the occupants’ well-being. Functionality became priority and rituals are performed at ensuring the well-being and prosperity of future occupants. Whereas, the Chinese-Buddhist practice which is known as Feng Shui, the Indian-Hindu tradition is based on Vastu-Vidya. The Malay-Islam is extractions from religious teachings written in a manuscript called ‘The Tajul Muluk’. The paper concludes that metaphysical approaches could still play its roles in the building design today.

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Saruwono, M. and Awang Lah, N.A. 2016. Metaphysics Relevancy in Contemporary Design. Asian Journal of Quality of Life. 1, 3 (Sep. 2016), 29–38. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v1i3.21.

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