‘Sense of Place’ on Sacred Cultural and Architectural Heritage: St. Peter’s Church of Melaka

St. Peter’s Church in Melaka embodies the 'sense of place,' serving as a sacred and cultural anchor for the Portuguese community amid the city's multicultural landscape. This study reveals how the church's architecture, deeply rooted in Portuguese heritage, fosters a strong communal identity despite historical shifts. Leveraging Lefebvre’s space triad theory—encompassing perceived, conceived, and lived spaces—the research employs ethnographic and phenomenological methods to analyze the church's role as both a physical structure and a symbol of resilience. The findings underscore the church's significance in preserving cultural memory and unity, standing as a testament to Melaka's layered history.

Bahauddin, A., Prihatmanti, R., & Putri, S. A. (2022). ‘Sense of Place’ on Sacred Cultural and Architectural Heritage: St. Peter’s Church of Melaka. Interiority, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.7454/in.v5i1.178