Mohamed Ariff Mansion - Penang
Hutton Ln, Penang.
Whilst the bulk of Penang's trade was carried out by Chinese entrepreneurs, Penang also attracted Muslim traders either from South India (known at the time as Klings; a term which is considered derogatory), local Malays or Muslim mixed-heritage Malays known as Jawi Peranakans. One such trader was Mohamed Ariff bin Tanjoodin
Like their Chinese towkay counterparts, when successful the Jawi Peranakan traders were just as keen to show off their wealth by living in attractive residences in the style favoured by their Baba Nonya counterparts. This home is adjacent to the home of another prominent Malay trader, MZ Merican, a son-in-law of Mohamed Ariff - see my photo at www.flickr.com/photos/23268776@N03/6302538096 .
The architectural style is typical of the residences found in Penang and throughout the Straits Settlements. It combines Eurpean architectural idiom (particularly Palladian elements) with Chinese and Malay styles with adaptations to the tropical climate for ventilation and protection from sun and rain; louvred French windows, high ceiling interiors, clerestorey windows, porte-cohere and the use of air-wells or internal courts. At the turn of the 20th century, the Peranakan Chinese (or Staits Chinese) community were the elite stratum of society in Penang; Educated, English-speaking and highly westernised. The facade of these residences often carried highly detailed ornamentation to convey the wealth of the occupant. The fusion of architectural styles created the local architectural style named "Straits Eclectic" which can be found in Penang, Malacca and Singapore and throughout the Malay Peninsula.
It is now a budget hotel.
Mohamed Ariff Mansion - Penang
Hutton Ln, Penang.
Whilst the bulk of Penang's trade was carried out by Chinese entrepreneurs, Penang also attracted Muslim traders either from South India (known at the time as Klings; a term which is considered derogatory), local Malays or Muslim mixed-heritage Malays known as Jawi Peranakans. One such trader was Mohamed Ariff bin Tanjoodin
Like their Chinese towkay counterparts, when successful the Jawi Peranakan traders were just as keen to show off their wealth by living in attractive residences in the style favoured by their Baba Nonya counterparts. This home is adjacent to the home of another prominent Malay trader, MZ Merican, a son-in-law of Mohamed Ariff - see my photo at www.flickr.com/photos/23268776@N03/6302538096 .
The architectural style is typical of the residences found in Penang and throughout the Straits Settlements. It combines Eurpean architectural idiom (particularly Palladian elements) with Chinese and Malay styles with adaptations to the tropical climate for ventilation and protection from sun and rain; louvred French windows, high ceiling interiors, clerestorey windows, porte-cohere and the use of air-wells or internal courts. At the turn of the 20th century, the Peranakan Chinese (or Staits Chinese) community were the elite stratum of society in Penang; Educated, English-speaking and highly westernised. The facade of these residences often carried highly detailed ornamentation to convey the wealth of the occupant. The fusion of architectural styles created the local architectural style named "Straits Eclectic" which can be found in Penang, Malacca and Singapore and throughout the Malay Peninsula.
It is now a budget hotel.