ambience
Introduction Firdaus Ambience /ˈambɪəns/, are the selected works during my time in Master of Architecture, 2 years at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam from Oct 2022Jul 2024. Special mentions to all teaching teams, studio leaders, colleagues I had during these wonderful years, getting to know architecture field. All these works solely for online viewing, no parts or phrase can be reproduce/reuse in any type of medias without permission.
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PUMPING LIFE INTO STREET : FESTIVE PLAZA (URBAN STUDIO)
GENERATOR ART : VERTICAL ARTISTS’ LOUNGE (HIGH RISE STUDIO)
CHEMERONG WATERFALL : BIODIVERSITY SANCTUARY OF EXCELLENCE (DESIGN THESIS)
CHEMERONG WATERFALL : BIODIVERSITY SANCTUARY OF EXCELLENCE (DESIGN THESIS)
Chemerong eco-forest parks, nested in Pasir Raja Forest Reserve, Hulu Dungun, located 30km from nearest township Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, 67km from town of Dungun.
The park is in a remote and natural area in the district of Hulu Terengganu, which is part of the larger Terengganu state, known for its lush rainforests and pristine waterfalls. The park consist of Cengal trees park which houses the largest Cengal tree in the world (Compartment 5) and highest vertical waterfall in South East Asia (305m high).
Extension of mountain ranges in shared Taman Negara (oldest rainforest in the world), peak of Mount Berembun is over 1000 meters, the eco-forest housed wide biodiversity, featuring a wide variety of flora and fauna coexisting in a dynamic web of life. Unlike some monoculture plantations, eco-forests embrace the principles of natural regeneration and succession, allowing them to self-sustain and evolve over time.
This proposal aimed to provide a connected, highly accessible tourism base for tourists promoting Chemerong Eco-forests Parks ecotourism, law and security surveillance (preservation and conservation) and emergency response center.
CHEMERONG WATERFALL : BIODIVERSITY SANCTUARY OF EXCELLENCE
CHEMERONG ECOFOREST, PASIR RAJA FOREST RESERVE, DUNGUN, TERENGGANU
Nearest Town/township Dungun 67km / 1 hour
Al-Muktafi Billah Shah 30km / 30 mins
Highest Peak Gunung Berembun 1038m “ 305m CHEMERONG WATERFALL, HIGHEST IN SOUTH EAST ASIA “ LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN TERENGGANU TENGAH
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INFO : Existing Pejabat Hutan Lipur Chemerong Land Area : 3.6 acre Existing Zoning : Reserve Forest
KEMAJUAN TERENGGANU TENGAH
Waterfalls
Campsites
Outdoor Adventures
STRENGTH
1. Site itself located in exquisite canopy of reserve forests
SITE
2. Proximity to main attraction, chemerong waterfall
3. Trailhead to renown CBL hiking trail
WEAKNESS
1. Distant to nearby amenities / facilities
2. Low coverage of digital connectivity
OPPORTUNITY
1. Become the node / nucleus for an ecosystem of ecotourism spots
SITE FEATURES
CONSTRAINT
1. The eco-park often temporarily closed during monsoon season
Waterfall pools & rapids (uphill)
MICRO EXISTING SITE
SITE BACKGROUND
SITE ISSUES THESIS STATEMENT
Human / Human
Human / Economic
Human / Environment
Proposal 01:
BRANDING SITE POTENTIALITIES
THERME VALS
Sensory stimulating site elements into proposal : - forest - waterfalls
Human / Human
Identifying potentialities around site and promote
Proposal 02 :
SUSTAINABLE LIVING MODEL
AQUA / AGRICULTURE
Sustainable economic model into proposal : - herbs - fish biodiversity
Human / Economic
Identifying sustainable existing economics and inject
Proposal 03 :
SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
‘ SOUSVEILLANCE ’
Theory where public became the eyes : - drones - ‘Jump Cuts’ Diller Scofidio & Renfro
Human / Environment
Up to date technology and apply
Proposal 04 :
RESILIENCY STRATEGY
DUAL SPACE GROUND FLOOR
Ground floor as double function : - aquaculture - water catchment
Human / Environment
Adopt suitable resilient design and apply
A SANCTUARY
A sanctuary is a designated area that provides safety, protection, and refuge for people, animals, or plants. For humans, it often refers to a place of worship or a safe space for those seeking asylum from danger. Wildlife sanctuaries are protected natural areas where animals and plants can live and thrive without threat from human activities like hunting or deforestation. These sanctuaries play a crucial role in conserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species.
SAFETY
PROTECTION
REFUGE
SAFE SPACE
KELAH FISH FARMING (MAHSEER)
