The Restoration of Big Ben Clock Tower Miniature

Abstract

Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell of the clock at the North end of the palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower, where Big Ben is located, was originally the clock tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the diamond jubilee of Elizabeth II. This concept leads the researchers to construct the restoration of the Big Ben clock tower miniature. The research method of design utilized in this study is quantitative analysis. The two groups of respondents composed of 16 STEM teachers and 10 Engineering students were selected to test the significant difference on the level of acceptability of Big Ben Clock Tower Miniature in terms of its construction materials, procedural methodology, floor plan, and presentation using t-test at the level of significance of 0.01 and degree of freedom at 24. The findings of the study in terms of construction materials, procedural methodology, floor plan, and presentation are highly acceptable. The respondents recommended making the Big Ben Clock Tower Miniature more presentable. In terms of construction materials, the respondents suggested adding some sticks to the edge of the miniature. On the results of the assessment, there is no significant difference between the two groups of respondents in terms of the variables mentioned above. The result can be forwarded to improve the project such as accuracy of the color and the neatness; add more specification especially lights; the use of hardboard style materials to support the durability of the project; and the use of an appropriate pencil.