the intertwine forest

the intertwine forest unit A see thoo jun hoe jeff.

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understanding the theme >

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site findings >

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concept >

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process >

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final concept >

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task 01_narration

tangible items

theme_levels of intimacy intimacy _ physical (tangible) _ emotional (intangible)

intimacy means distance and proximity, to put into plain english, “nearness” of an object or thing. intimacy is the ultimate meaning of atmosphere that it cannot be seen but can be felt in a particular space and time.

theme_light on things light _ shadow _ object _ reflection

light is the source of life, it gives shadow to objects, and reflection to objects that reflects to our vision. if there is no light, shadow cast by objects does not exists and we would lose our vision as object needs light in order to be seen. light equally contribute the atmosphere of an object or entity.

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere” _intimacy and light

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nearness

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human

object

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“object”

“atmosphere”

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emotion

emotion

certain objects creates or evokes a sense of intimacy which is an emotion. similarly atmosphere is a combination of multiple elements to evoke the emotion of a human. in order to achieve emotions, human must be able to percept and relate an object to a particular memory.

= emotion and intimacy forms when object touches us in a certain time and space, that creates an intimate relationship between living and non-living things.

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere” _levels of intimacy

perception emotion

light + object = vision

light + object = shadow

light + object + vision = reflection

“where there is light, there must be shadow, where there is shadow there must be light. there is no shadow without light and no light without shadow.... we do not know if the socalled Little People are good or evil. this is, in a sense, something that surpasses our understanding and our definitions. we have lived with them since long, long ago-- from a time before good and evil even existed, when people’s minds were still benighted.”

Haruki Murakami, 1Q84

figure from left to right, ds4 final project, the power of reflection by Lorie Pope

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_light on things

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color

human

texture and form

emotion

light

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texture and form

distance

combination and similarities of the two themes combining as one entity called “atmosphere” color

light

scale

bubble diagram to show the relationship of multiple related topics

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_combination

proximity

tangible and intangible

behavior of light

visual and memory

harmonize land nature and people

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere�_deconstructive ideas

01_scattered steps

02_steps of life

01_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_initial ideas of drawing and models

03_nature’s hill

04_overlapping steps

02_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_kwong tong cemetery site in sequence

as the site is located at the heart of kuala lumpur, which is a urbanize district with noise polution with motorise vehicle and pedestrian. in comparison, the site is a peaceful, serene and quiet land that it a constrasting difference. below are mind maps for further interpretation the ideas. keywords “disconnect” from the urban industrial

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“constrast” between site

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creates intimacy proximity and distance

the proximity and distance of the urban gives peacefulness to the site portal to another realm that is “quiet” “peaceful” “serene” urban

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portal illustration of idea and a view of new and old tombs overlooking kuala lumpur

02_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_site findings relation with theme_levels of intimacy

on the subject of light, open land tomb are fully open without shading but with few trees on different areas. cremated remains are stored inside in a enclosed space with orientation of the space facing a open view. in this constrast we see two different types of space but with the same concept of openess that gives life and light. keywords “envelope” with vegetation “open” of the tombs

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“enclose” of the cremated remains

creates intimacy absorption / contrast

the proximity and distance of the urban gives peacefulness to the site portal to another realm that is “quiet” “peaceful” “serene”

buffers

internal view of monument to commemorate the heroic fighters in world war II, aerial view of the tombs with surrounding vegetation and proposed site with vegetation enveloping the site

02_article_Peter Zumthor “atmosphere”_site findings relation with theme_light on things

urban

transition

tombs

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the ideation is to create and blend the two topics together two form a new creation, therefore, the model has three main elements. the site, the theme and the contrast.

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2 evolution of ground 3 enclosed light play 4 enclosed hill step 5 scattered to linear 6 spiral linear 7 tower of light

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intimate

proximity of the urban context

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03_model ideation process

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light

vegetation as barrier

evolution of tombs sections narration ancient > medieval > present _ top left to bottom right

04_mockup model 01

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steps of life narration each levels represent different realm from below is the living and above is the dead. in contrast the living is somewhat now peaceful or lock with the system but the dead is free and life remains peaceful.

04_mockup model 02

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04_final model combination of ideation

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the model will have two main parts one is a scattered arrangement which derived from the site tomb arrangement and the linearly arranged grid represent the new tombs and collumbarium that is has a very close proximity due to lack of open space. within the model gleam of light may shine through the model.

model variations

05_final concept

outcome

05_different view different story sketch

there are two pattern that describe two separate stories but it is intertwine and connected to each other as shown above.

1. the living pattern has lines that intersect in the middle to create flow of life. 2. the dead pattern line intersect creating an envelope represent rebirth. 3. intertwine pattern

05_beacon stick position and pattern

sketch model views

evolution grid

grid

05_final model elements

memorials of deceased

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grid

beacon

spirits

plan_interconnect of above and below

elevation_evolution

perspective_uncertainty

relationship with the dead which is below and the living which is above with curve line represent flow of life which imprison by the linear aranged grids

the rapid change of humanity with it architecture change

shawdow cast by the model creates a foresty unnerving mood and uncertainty represents the afterlife

05_different view different story

progressive shadow

06_study model

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06_overall study model

shadow progression ends

site

sketch

model

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hill

linear

building

06_representation of the model

tools

materials

06_model making process

hand making

assembly

the intertwine forest beacon model +

06_final model

each lines represent the memories of the deceased. when light hits the model it creates a flare effect represent hopes and dream. each lines arrange from high to low that signifies a gradient hill.

two most significant view of the model. the top and the side view. as it represent the site, theme and intentions. top to bottom : top view represent the evolution of tomb where it is scattered arrangement to the more grid like simple layout, side profile reflects our reality in our current architecture landscape, which is hierarchy in buildings due to land scarcity.

06_final model

06_final model

texture

06_final model_close up

shadow

beacon

06_final model_shadow angle

shadow cast by the beacon and grid creates depth and gradient that evokes a sense of spirituality being. as the model is lifeless without light, and light is life that creates shadow casting above and beyond our understanding of life

06_final model_shadow reflection

in these four images shown, the similarities connection in themes are presented with one keyword, “envelope� why is that? as the shadow getting closer and longer cast by the light, the darker shadow it gets thus creating a sense of intimacy where the darkness is intimacy where the light is serenity, which represent tombs are the lightness and darkness is the origin of peace.

06_final model_atmospheres

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ar518_design studio v project 01_task 01