The Spatial & Architectural Typology of Food Production in the Fishing Villages of Kuching, Malaysia

Azmah, Arzmi (2025) The Spatial & Architectural Typology of Food Production in the Fishing Villages of Kuching, Malaysia. In: V International Conference Cultura y Ciudad. Food and architecture: home, street, territory, 16-18 June 2025, University of Granada, Spain.

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Abstract

This paper explores the spatial relationship between structural archetypes, the environment and people, and examines how they revolve around the collection and consumption of food in the fishing villages of Kuching, Malaysia. Fishing villages are located outside the urban periphery with access to water bodies such as rivers, estuaries and the sea. These villages are often visited by people from the city centre who want to buy local fresh fish and seafood. However, the way of life in these villages is slowly disappearing due to changes in land use, urbanization and environmental degradation. Although these villages in Kuching have existed for centuries and have been mentioned in British and Chinese historical sources, there has been no systematic research on the typology of structures and fishing traditions. Thus, through the concept of the commons, this paper aims to fill this gap and contribute a wealth of knowledge on sustainable food futures.

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