Traditional Malay houses in every state of Malaysia were built with various customs and cultures. Each state has its characteristics, design, and concepts that form its distinctive identity. The uniqueness of their traditional houses is a symbol of their society. This paper introduces the differences of Negeri Sembilan traditional house typology. The differences in the design represent various purposes that are often associated with its own culture and customs practiced by the community. The study involves several villages in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Data collection was obtained through a process of observation, interviews, questionnaires, and photography. This research provide awareness and reference to the younger generation to know more about their traditional architecture in Malaysia, especially in Negeri Sembilan. Protecting and maintaining the identity and uniqueness of the Negeri Sembilan traditional houses is increasingly difficult, and it is our duty to protect them from being vanished.

Keunikan reka bentuk rumah tradisional Negeri Sembilan melambangkan masyarakat adat perpatih atau sistem kekerabatan matrilineal yang diamalkan oleh masyarakat di Negeri Sembilan. Selain itu, reka bentuk bumbung panjang yang lentik dengan kedua-dua hujung bumbungnya naik ke atas sedikit telah menjadi identiti seni bina di Negeri Sembilan yang tersendiri. Adat perpatih dan faktor kedaerahan telah mempengaruhi reka bentuk rumah tradisional ini. Namun keaslian konsep dan falsafah reka bentuk seni bina rumah ini sering dikatakan menyamai reka bentuk rumah adat di Minangkabau. Oleh itu, penyelidikan dijalankan bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti perbezaan dan menganalisis beberapa rumah yang terdapat di Sumatera Barat, Indonesia dan Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Kajian ini akan melihat kepada evolusi reka bentuk rumah tradisional Negeri Sembilan yang berasal dari Minangkabau. Lokasi kajian melibatkan beberapa buah kampung iaitu rumah-rumah tradisional di Padang, Bukit Tinggi, Kampar Kiri, di Sumatera Barat, Indonesia dan Rembau, Kuala Pilah, Tampin di Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.