SYSTEMATIC INVENTORY FOR HERITAGE SHOPHOUSE FACADES IN IPOH, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Nowadays, many heritage shophouses remain intact in major urban areas Malaysia, including Ipoh, Perak. These architectural assets are significant as they portray the glory and achievements of Ipoh over centuries. However, some face inappropriate façade changes due to improper conservation activities performed on properties. situations have resulted phenomenon inconsistency elements building facades. Therefore, this paper focuses two aspects regarding shophouse facades; first, developing taxonomy styles according tangible elements, second, classifying grading styles. Then, an inventory form named eFakad was developed a tool evaluate 65 at Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh. The result shows that 49% facades excellent condition, but rest need be conserved maintained, particularly roof finishes, windows doors. By applying form, documentation management can done systematically. Consequently, stakeholders will aware main problems faced by through record appropriate actions taken preserving integrity Additionally, local authority may use information improve existing guidelines.