Functional Assessment through Post Occupancy Review on Refurbished Historical Public Building in Kuala Lumpur

Abstract Malaysian historical public buildings built over the last century are valuable assets, for their architectural landmark and tourism potential. Refurbishment works are carried out to keep the original design characteristics while maintaining their functions. The study aims to review through Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) concept in identifying performance issue and problem and to determine the functional performance satisfaction level from the building occupants perspective. Another aim is to develop a conceptual conducive design guideline or framework for future refurbish public building. The finding revealed that building performance criteria highly correlated with the occupant's satisfaction.