Uploaded on 2015-04-24 by catwoo

This is an image of a small fishing village/port in Kuala Selangor, focusing on the restaurant in frame, taken by me in January 2015. This is a common design for riverside construction in response to the environment and changing tides throughout the year. Traditionally the shelter/restaurant structure is constructed with timber, as well as the dock because it is a common construction material that is very accessible in Malaysia. However, as time progressed, concrete was introduced and is used nationwide to build as well as reinforce old structures, as seen in the photograph. Focus on the stilts and dock structures; while retaining the slim frame precedent set by the use of timber to reduce water pressure from buckling the structure observed by nonporous structures, the concrete is more resilient as a material that is constantly exposed and worn by tropical elements. This is the common perception and reasoning behind the use of concrete nationwide, as well as internationally. Timber is still used and refurbished to maintain the aesthetic and ambience of the place, particularly at the restaurant, as it is important for the users and is still affordable and accessible locally. However the concrete is used all over the dock due to practicality for being used for heavy duty labor and high traffic, hence, is different and adapted to match the user requirements while being resilient and affordable. Again, this mentality is seen across the nation for both commercial and residential buildings, and extends to how the city is constructed (primarily stone/solid materials advancing from the use of dirt/clay and timber). Zinc roof's are still commonly used in and out of the city for residential structures as well. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1429888530343460.jpg