Lecturers: Gabriel Yong、Izi Azrein Noor Azalie

(Universiti Brunei Darussalam)

Host: Paolo Vincenzo Genovese (Tianjin University)

Time:

3:00p.m., Friday, 23th Oct. 2020

Venue:

Zoom Meeting ID: 850 2759 5202

Password: 452782

Organizer:

Office of International Cooperation & School of Architecture, Tianjin University

I.                   Issues and Problems with Maintenance in Brunei’ Kampung Ayer Water Village

Lecturer:

Gabriel Yong is currently a lecturer at Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS), University Brunei Darussalam (UBD). He received Bachelor Degree in Geological Geophysics from Reading University (UK) and Master Degree in Environmental Analysis & Dynamics from Hull University (UK). His research interest include sustainable development, complex systems and bio-mimicry, with special focus on Brunei Darussalam and the region. He has served as representative of Brunei in number of regional projects, ranging from coastal management, to maritime transport, EIA/HIA, and addressing issues faced by disadvantage women. He was involved in almost the entire Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Master Plan (MP) consultation process as a stakeholder, which resulted in the development of a course on BSB as sustainable city; the MP aims to transform BSB into a sustainable city with a vibrant economy and which conserves the city’s natural and cultural heritage.

Abstract:

Maintenance of the built environment, although a mundane activity, has significant implication on conservation of Kampung Ayer as a living heritage. Deterioration is a sure and somewhat rapid process in this low-durability complex. Organic responses pose further complications.

II.                Creative Space and Intangible Heritage in Brunei’ Kampung Ayer Water Village

Lecturer:

Izi Azrein Noor Azalie is currently a lecturer at Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS), University Brunei Darussalam (UBD). He received Bachelor Degree in Geography (major) and History (minor) at University of Brunei Darussalam (2007), Master Degree in Global Transformation Program at Loughborough University, United Kingdom (2010) and MPhil/ PhD Candidate in Development Planning at University College London (2014-present). His research interest include Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Cultural and Identities studies, Cultural and Political Globalization, Halal Industrial Development and Governing, Urban Economy and Development.

Abstract:

Modernization of Kampong Ayer has led to alteration of cultural and creative spaces and their dispersion to land. Since then, there have been a decline, re-emergence and fluctuation in creative activities in relation to how culture and knowledge is commoditized.