Scribbling some note on the main intention of my thesis. 

This thesis, with its results of the research, may raise new architectural discourses on the development of a Malaysian multi-racial architecture identity. It is undeniable that the harmonious of a multi-racial society has to start with the basic understanding of each race’s cultural heritage and ritual, which can be started by firstly understanding the architecture of their domestic house.

The Peranakan Chinese house which is a hybrid of Malay-Chinese elements, can be a medium to show us that the wisdom of this Peranakan community, who are willing to adjust, accept, share and exchange their cultural values and built heritage with the local Malay natives. This is deemed as a valuable architecture catalyst in determining a harmonious multi-racial architecture identity.

This thesis also aims to explore the hybrid contents of the stilt house, through the methods of investigation and uncovering its typological form from various viewpoints such as cross social-cultural assimilation, adaptation to the geographical setting, technological exchanging and adjustments that has given shape to this house typology.