Illustrating Research Complexities A Case Study of Authorship and Research Narratives on the Heritage Conservation of George Town, Malaysia

Abstract

This paper elaborates on developing a method for communicating complex research findings. The study responds to the interdisciplinary nature of architectural research, and the challenges of effectively conveying research processes and findings to a broader audience. Using the case study of heritage conservation of old shophouses in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, the author develops infographic drawings that illustrate the process of literature review, analysis, and research findings. These visualisations emphasise the importance of visual hierarchy and narrative in communicating research. Finally, this paper highlights the author’s role in effectively sharing research findings, to engage readers with the topics of study, to foster a shared understanding among them, and to empower them with the context and knowledge for future discourses and actions.

Keywords: root cause analysis, research mapping, heritage