Investigation of the effectiveness of the chancel availability and geometry of four traditional churches in Malaysia: Simulation experiment

• Main Authors: Shyh-Qi, Cheryl Yew, Abd Jalil, Nurul Amira, Nazli, Che Din, Pradeepa, Chandramouli, Putra, Azma, Azeem, Waqar
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2023
• Subjects: N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR; NA Architecture
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/38369/

Two significant spaces define the soundscape of worship in a church: chancel and nave. The chancel is a space with the primary function of a sound source, where the preachers and choir are often seated during church services. Church design and layout have changed throughout history based on the func...