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2.2 Job Distribution Task Adibah Photo, Video, Interview

Jit Ying Kai Yang

Report - 7/3/2016 Research

Anna

Report

Yen Min En Huey

Documentation Drawing - 7/3/2016 Check all drawing

sheilly

Site

Sheilly, Canisius, Sonia

Floor plan

Sheilly, C. Sheng, Raymond

Section

Evelin, C.sheng, Raymond

Elevation

Canisius, Sonia, Raymond, Evelin

Door & Window Schedule

Canisius, Sonia,

Details

Canisius, Sonia, Kelvin, Sheilly

Axonometric

Kelvin

Model Making Model Making

adibah crysmond kimberly kai yang sogol casey siao hui jit ying

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2.3 Working Process Taking measurements of the shop house structures on site is one of the key objectives of this project. Measuring involves the use of equipment to record dimensions as accurately as possible. These measuring equipment include: measuring tape, ruler, laser measuring tool, etc.

Measuring using Measuring Tape.

When measuring, various techniques are used to ensure the precision necessary to record accurate measurements. A common

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technique implemented is to take a picture of a measuring tape or ruler placed beside the desired structure, this provides a scale for reference during model making and drafting.

All students were put together into a group consisting of two to four people (depending on the size and area to be covered) and were assigned to a specific space to ensure maximum efficiency.

Measuring using Meter Linen Tape.

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2.3.1 Measurements After successfully obtaining the measurements, it was recorded into formatted A3 graph papers which includes title, dimensions, date, name and remarks.

The measurements were recorded using different coloured-pens

Recording Measurements of Rear Elevation.

which are used to indicate the different important components to an

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2.3.2 Drafting Drafting was done by who were adept in AutoCAD after the measurements were recorded in order to improve the overall progress and to create a general layout of each space. As drafting were being conducted in AutoCAD, missing measurements were quickly realised and attended to. As a result, this process ensured that we have a more complete and comprehensive measurements.

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2.3.3 Interviews Interviews were carried out by members of the report team to obtain specific information that cannot be retrieved online or printed books.

The interviewees include the owner of the seven shop houses ( Mrs. Lee Yoke Chee), the tenant of the red-coloured shop house ( Mr.Lee Dong Yuen), the tenant of the green-coloured shop house ( Mr. Aiman and Mr. Adriz ), the tenant of the purple-coloured (Mr. Kok Kim).

Interviewing Mr.Lee,Tenant of the Red-coloured Shop House.

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Interviewing Mr. Aiman and Mr. Adriz, Tenant of Green-coloured Shop House.

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2.3.4 Photography and Videography

Photographs and videos of the site and its surroundings were taken by members who were more experienced in the field of photography and video-editing. The photos and videos to be used for video making, to create photo books, in reports and drawings.

Members from Media Team Taking a Video.

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Members from Media Team Taking a Photo.

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2.4 Research Methods 2.4.1 Internet Resources Obtained basic information from dependable internet resources such as online journals, newspaper articles and archives.

2.4.2 Interviews The more detailed historic information of the site is obtained through

‘Ipoh: The Town That Tin Built’, obtained from the local archives.

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interviews. Owner, Lee Yoke Chee and tenants, Mr.Lee Dong Yuen, Mr. Aiman, Mr.Adriz, and Mr.Kok Kim was interviewed to obtain more information on the history, culture and technical aspects.

2.4.3 Local archives Related architectural documents and academic journals were borrowed from the local archives.

‘A Handbook: Malaysian Architectural Heritage Survey’ , obtained from the local archives.

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2.5 Equipment and Instruments Used

In order to obtain accurate measurements, there are several types of equipment that can be used, each one having their own unique function to be utilised in different circumstances. These equipment include measuring tape, 50 metre linen tape, measuring laser, ladder, string,

Measuring using Measuring Tape.

masking tape and mask. Besides measuring equipment, DSLR cameras were used to capture photos and document videos of the entire building.

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2.5.1 Digital Measuring Laser Digital Measuring Laser is capable of measuring up to 80m with great accuracy. This device is used to measure great distances, for example, wall to wall or floor to ceiling. With this device, we have worked effeciently during the on site measurement.

Distance Measuring Laser.

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2.5.2 Metre Linen Tape The 30m and 50m linen is usually used to measure long features where it cannot be measured with measuring tapes. On site, we used this tape to measure when we are documenting the length of the site context. It is also used when measuring tapes are too stiff to be used when measuring curved surfaces.

Meter Linen Tape.

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2.5.3 Measuring Tape Measuring tapes are also known as tape measures. It is the basic measuring equipment among the other measuring equipment. It is long retractable tape made of a long, thin and slender metallic strip which

Measuring Tape.

contained different measurements units. Usually it is used to measure the length of floors, walls, and furniture. The range may vary depending on

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brand or types. The average measuring tape can measure up to 8 meters.

2.5.4 Foldable Ladder Foldable ladder is often used to measure elevated structures or beyond human reach. This is because the height of the shop house is more elevated than its width.

Foldable Ladder.

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2.5.5 Metal Wire The ornaments in the shop houses are usually beyond our reach when using foldable ladder. For safety purposes, metal wire is used to duplicate the organic shape of the ornaments before bringing it down for proper measuring process.

Metal Wire.

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2.5.6 Surgical Mask Surgical masks are used on site to prevent carbon monoxide and dust from entering during inhalation. This is because our site is located along the main road of Ipoh and also the old shop houses were very dusty.

Surgical Mask.

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