NIK FARHANAH NIK AZHARI
Lecturer, Head of Centre of Studies
Centre of Studies for Architecture
Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA
40450 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia +603-3258 6105 [email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Children's Environment;; Learning Spaces;; Heritage and Conservation Management
Personal Information
Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari 262385
Centre of Studies for Architecture
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Architecture, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (candidate)
Master of Science in Heritage and Conservation Management, 2008, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons.), 2003, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architectural Studies, 2003, International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM
Professional Members
Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), Registered Graduate Architect, AG/N 506
Teaching and Learning
• Master of Architecture: ARK800 Design Thesis I (Supervision), Sep 2013 – current;; • Master of Architecture: ARK805 Dissertation (Supervision), Sep 2013 – current;; • Master of Architecture: ARK850 Dissertation (Supervision), Sep 2013 – current;;
• Master of Science in Heritage and Conservation Management: HCM741 Dissertation (Supervision) 2010 – 2014
• Degree: Design Courses (Tutorial and Lecture), July 2009 – current
Academic
• Degree, AAR651 Construction Technology V (Lecture), Sep 2018 – current • Degree: AAR635 Topical Studies (Supervision), 2009 – 2019
• Degree, AAR406 Economics and Architecture (Lecture), 2012 – 2014 • Degree, AAR405 Design Communication (Lecture + Tutorial), 2011– 2013 • Degree, ARK515 CADD 1 (Lecture + Tutorial), 2010– 2012
• Degree, ARK430 Design Drawing 2 (Lecture + Tutorial), 2010– 2011
Student Supervision
AP773 – ARK800 Design Thesis I + ARK850 Design Thesis II
• Muhammad Nur Adam Yuraselan (2018631288), Visitor’s Interpretive Centre of Sungai Lembing, Sep 2019 – July 2020
• Mohd Iqbal bin Hashim (2018623318), The Commons: Old Kuching Multi Disciplanary Artist Residency, Sep 2019 – July 2020
• Mohd Azwan Bin Abd Wahab (2011668696), Technopreneur Centre for UniKL City Campus, 2013 (Main Supervisor)
• Nurul Liyana Binti Hanapi (2011513123), Junior Ed-Tech School in Denai Alam for Ministry of Education, 2013 (Main Supervisor)
AP773 – ARK805 Dissertation
• Muhammad Nur Adam Yuraselan (2018631288), Architectural identity of Sungai Lembing through Kenneth Frampton Idealogy, Sep 2019 – July 2020 (Main Supervisor)
• Mohd Iqbal bin Hashim (2018623318), The Culture of Buying: How Consumption Shapes the Images of Pasar Serikin, Sarawak, Sep 2019 – July 2020 (Main Supervisor)
• Nurul Liyana Binti Hanapi (2011513123), Nurul Liyana Binti Hanapi (2011513123), Engaging Creative Learning Environment in Classroom for 21st Century Children in Primary School, 2013 (Main Supervisor)
AP777 - HCM741 Dissertation
• Noor Azidah Abdullah (2013862968), Current conditions and challenges of accessible heritage walks in Georgetown and Melaka: UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Main Supervisor)
• Zahari Zubir (2011818714), Professional Architect Perception on Heritage Building Conservation Malaysia, 2013 (Main Supervisor)
• Nur Athirah binti Khalit (2009139407), Revitalizing Roles and Functions of Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, 2010 (Main Supervisor)
AP243 – AAR 635 Topical Studies + ARK587 Research Paper
SEMESTER/YEAR STUDENT Research Title
2013 Mac - Jul 2013 Acacia Mardiana Binti Daud (2009488636) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Study of Library Spaces and Seating Furniture: State Library
2013 Mac - Jul 2013 Zatul Hazirah Binti Mohd Khoiril (2009648858) - B.Sc08 Arch
Comparative Study in Design Element s towards Safe and Comfort Walkability
2012 Sep - Jan 2013 Haikal Bin Mansor (2008526247) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper) Visual Comfort Towards Landscape Views in The Context of Public Malls in Shah Alam 2012 Sep - Jan 2013 Nur Faqitah Binti Mohammad Basri (2010274086) - B.Sc08 Arch
(Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Spatial Consideration On Exhibition Gallery in UiTM Shah Alam
2012 Sep - Jan 2013
Nur Nadhrah Azifah Binti Azaman (2008326979) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Personalization of Workstation in Undergraduate Architectural Studios 2012 Mac - Jul 2012 Izyani Hanisah Binti Mohd Rosli (2008215792) - B.Sc08 Arch
(Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Historical Versus Iconic Architecture: Foreign Visitor's Preferences
2012 Mac - Jul 2012 Nur Syafiqa Bt Baharin (2008215786) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Lighting Application and Its Effects to Users in Small Architectural Firms
2012 Sep - Jan 2012 Siti Anura Binti Che Nasir(2007106201) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Mamak Preferences in Corner Unit Restaurant
2011 Sep - Jan 2012 Mohammad Reza Karevan (2006155325) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Color Application in Kindergarten: A Comparative Study
2011 Sep - Jan 2012 Nasrul Azizi Bin Mohd Nasir (2006462209) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Study of Shophouses Color Scheme : Kuala Pilah
2010 Dec - Apr 2011 Wan Zuhaili Binti Wan Zulkiffle (2006456107) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
The Appropriatness of Photovoltaic Application for Institutional Buildings in Klang Valley
2010 Dec - Apr 2011 Shahreezal Bin Abu Hassan (2007203764) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Parent's Preferences on Kindergarten Criteria For Their Children
2010 Dec - Apr 2011 Aida Maisarah Binti Azmi (2007211466) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
Youth Preferences for Open Space in Shopping Malls
2010 Dec - Apr 2011 Ainun Mardhiah Binti Abdul Rashid (2007203734) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(ARK587 Research Paper)
The Suitability of Current Apartment Housing Layout to Malay Culture
2010 Dec - Apr 2011 Eziana Bte Md Esa (2007293404) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(JSB467 Research Paper) Revitalization of Townhouses Spatial Layout 2010 Jul - Nov 2010 Mohammad Hasif Abdul Latib (2006119055) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(JSB467 Research
Paper)
The Recycling Behaviour Among BSc Architecture Students UiTM
2010 Jul - Nov 2010 Parisa Zraati (2007146053) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(JSB467 Research Paper) Color Consideration for Waiting Areas in Hospitals 2010 Jul - Nov 2010 Mohd Luqman B Abd Rahim (2004184250) - B.Sc08 Arch (Hons)(JSB467 Research
Paper)
The Application of the Fire Escape Route in Student Lodging, UiTM Shah Alam
Publications
• Nurulhusna Qamaruz-Zaman, Zalina Samadi, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (2018). Under the flyovers of Kuala Lumpur: User centered activities in leftover spaces, , Journal of Asian Behavioural Studies, Volume 3 (7), pp. 141-151 / Co-Author
• Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Fiona McLachlan (2016). Flexible Schools? A Review of School Design in Scotland, Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, Volume 1 (4), pp. 56-61 / 1st Author • Questionnaires in review: Socio-mapping the cul-de-sac courtyards of Shah Alam, Anniz Fazli
Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi , Mangalam A/P K.S. Gopala Iyer, Wan Norhishamuddin Wan Rodi, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (2014). Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 114, pp. 559-563 / Co-Author
• The quality of physical environment in workplace childcare centers, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Nurulhusna Qamaruzaman, Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Azman Hassan (2015). Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 202, pp. 15-23
• Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Embong Mohamed (2012). Public perception: Heritage building conservation in Kuala Lumpur, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 50, pp.271-279 / 1st Author
• Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Hailane Salam, Mohd Nasurudin Hasbullah (2012). Baby care room in shopping malls: Accessibility to Malaysian public, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 35, pp. 531-538 / 1st Author
• Nurulhusna Qamaruzaman, Zalina Samadi, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (2012). Opportunity in leftover spaces: activities under the flyovers of Kuala Lumpur, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 68, pp. 451-463 / Co-Author
• Zalina Samadi, Aidatul Fadzlin Bakri, Mazuiyah Mohd Dom, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (2012). Spirit of outdoor spaces in between urban heritage buildings, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 42, pp. 460-465 / Co-Author
• Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Zalina Samadi (2010). Valuing Built Heritage in Cambodia: Lesson Learnt from Kuala Lumpur Experience, Malay Heritage in Cambodia, Lao PDR & Vietnam Conference Proceeding, pp.215-229 / 1st Author
Research Grants and Contracts
• ESALA Research Expense Funds, University of Edinburgh (2016 & 2017), RM1500 / Researcher • Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, Sabarinah Sheikh Ahmad, Nurulhusna Qamaruzzaman, Wan Zulkifali,
Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid (2012-2015), Childcare Centre Physical Environment Design Model, RMI UiTM (Research Acculturation Grant Scheme -RAGS), RM50,000 / Project Leader
• Nurulhusna Qamaruz Zaman, Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad, Aidatul Fadzlin Bakri, Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari, (2013-2015), Urban Spaces of Uncertainty Utilization Based on Human Behavioural Theory, RMI UiTM (Research Acculturation Grant Scheme -RAGS), RM50,000 /Project Member.
Consultation & Expertise
• Judge, UMRAN 2019, IIUM, Online Poster Assessment
Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurial
ArchiCARE Charity Sale, FSPU GALLERY 1, 16th May 2014 (Organiser)Services & Administration
• Head Centre of Studies, Centre of Studies for Architecture, October 2020 – October 2022 • Program Coordinator, Master of Architecture (AP773), October 2020 – October 2022 • Committee, 2019, RIBA Revalidation Visit
• Committee, 2013, CAAEM (LAM) Accreditation Visit
Work and Collaboration Experience
• UCSI University • David Chan Architect • Pakatan Arkitek Sdn Bhd
Awards & Recognitions
• Anugerah Open and Distance Learning (ODL) 2020 • Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang 2011
Other Activities
• PAM - 1U Annual Architectural Students Work Exhibition & Competition 2011 - Booth Design - (Advisors: Hailane Salam, Embong Mohamad, & Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari)
• PAM - 1U Annual Architectural Students Work Exhibition & Competition 2010 - Booth Design - (Advisors: Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (head), Aidatul Fadzlin, Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, et al.), 3rd Place
• PAM - 1U Annual Architectural Students Work Exhibition & Competition 2009 - Booth Design - (Advisors: Nik Farhanah Nik Azhari (head), Yaacob Omar, et al.), 1st Place
