Y4S1 - Melinda Kumala - Architecture Design Journal - NUS Architecture

National University of Singapore | Master of Architecture

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Deepest gratitude to our studio tutor, Florian, for guiding us through the intricacies of our projects and facilitating our learning process. Additionally, to my studio mates whose collaboration and friendship have made this 13-week studio a memorable one.

This design journal documents the design process of the individual project aside from the initial case study and group research & masterplan. The journal illustrates the weekly progress of this studio.

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Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

PROJECT SUMMARY Urban development in Indonesia often exacts a toll on kampung dwellers, frequently resulting in forced evictions, as evident in past masterplans. This displacement extends beyond physical relocation, contributing to the exacerbation of social and economic disparities. The project addresses this issue by proposing the creation of a transitional space to facilitate the integration of kampung dwellers into the developing urban area, primarily through education and empowerment initiatives.

The methodology employed involves mapping parameters related to programmatic connectivity and accessibility based on the types of activities and their perceived formality. This data is aggregated through a discrete assembly method, resulting in a transitional space that manipulates the layering of surfaces, volumes and ultimately, programmes. The architectural outcome is modular yet provides variations in spatial quality. This approach recognizes that the key to sustainable development lies in empowering individuals to navigate and thrive in their changing surroundings. Education becomes a pivotal component, acting as a catalyst for empowerment. Through workshops, skill development programs, and community-centric educational initiatives, the project aims to equip kampung dwellers with the tools necessary for active participation in the broader urban landscape.

In summary, the project seeks to address the inherent challenges in the urban development process in Indonesia by proposing a pragmatic solution. The focus on education and empowerment, coupled with a methodical mapping approach, aims to create a transitional space that not only bridges the physical gap but also fosters a sustainable and inclusive transition for the affected communities.

National University of Singapore | Master of Architecture

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SITE OBSERVATIONS: BOUNDARY, HISTORY, WASTE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL DIVIDE

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Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

THE SITE AS A REMNANT OF COLONIALISM, PEOPLE AS MARKER OF INDEPENDENCE

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SITE ANALYSIS: TYPOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KAMPUNG AND SITE

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Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

INITIAL MASSING STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION MODEL

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03A

Market ~1500 sqm

01 Central Atrium

01C

Resource Centre

~2000 sqm

~700 sqm

~1300 sqm

Atrium

04A

Home Economics

~1000 sqm

~1100 sqm

01B Central Workshop ~800 sqm

05A

Creative

02B

03B Construction ~800 sqm

Technology FURTHER BREAKDOWN OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMATIC TYPES & CATEGORISATION Labs ~800 sqm

~800 sqm

04B

06B Atrium

05B

~1000 sqm

Academic ~800 sqm

Types of Education

Main Programmatic Requirements Forum

Education

Play

[INFORMAL]

Forum

[INFORMAL]

Home Economics

05B Creative

Home Economics

Academic

Visual & Fine Arts Cooking & Nutrition Performing Arts Family & Child Development Crafts & Artisanal Products Clothing & Textiles Health & Well-Being

Technology

Formal Tuition Support Open Academic Courses

~1500 sqm

01 Central Atrium

Resource Centre

~2000 sqm

03A

~700 sqm

~1300 sqm

Atrium

04A

Home Economics

01B Central Workshop ~800 sqm

02B

~1000 sqm

Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

Hall

[FORMAL]

Co-Working

[INFORMAL]

04B

06B

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Target Demographic: 5-30 y.o.

01B Target Demographic: All

[FORMAL]

Co-Working

05B

[INFORMAL]

03A

Atrium Creative

~1000 sqm

Studio

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

Integrated Workshop

01B

[FORMAL]

Target Demographic: All

Forum

Forum

[INFORMAL]

Integrated Workshop

Hall

[FORMAL]

Forum

[INFORMAL]

Classroom

[SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

[SEMI-FORMAL]

02B

Lab

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Central Lab Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

04B Technology

01B

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Trainng

[INFORMAL]

Workshop

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Trainng

[INFORMAL]

Small Business

[INFORMAL]

Central Workshop

Target Demographic: >10 y.o.

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Classroom

Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

Academic Classroom

[INFORMAL]

03A Home Economics

Target Demographic: 5-30 y.o.

Hall

[FORMAL]

Co-Working

[INFORMAL]

Target Demographic: 5-30 y.o.

Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers 03B

01B Market

[INFORMAL]

Workshop

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Trainng

[INFORMAL]

Small Business

[INFORMAL]

F&B

[INFORMAL]

Exhibition Hall

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Open Theatre

[INFORMAL]

01C

Library

[FORMAL]

Co-Working

[INFORMAL]

Resource Centre Target Demographic: All

Main Programmatic Requirements

05B

Trainng

Gallery

~800 sqm

[INFORMAL]

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Market

Integrated Workshop

Academic

Play

Lab

Central Workshop

Classroom

Construction

03B ~800 sqm

01B

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Construction

~800 sqm

~800 sqm

[INFORMAL]

02B

Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

Technology

Labs

Forum

03B

~1100 sqm

[FORMAL]

Central Lab

05A

Creative

01C

[FORMAL]

Target Demographic: >10 y.o.

~1100 sqm

[SEMI-FORMAL]

[SEMI-FORMAL]

Hall

Classroom

Technology

Gallery Market

Classroom

04B

02A 01A

Integrated Workshop

Target Demographic: 5-30 y.o.

Connectivity Between Programmatic Spaces

Classroom

Target Demographic: >17 y.o.

Academic

Construction

Digital Literacy Construction Skills Manufacturing & Apprenticeships Fabrication Professional Development

[INFORMAL]

03A

LAND PLOTS DIVISION AND GENERAL TECTONICS STRATEGIES Synthesised Land Plots

Iterations Based on Connectivity and Surface Area Parameters [GH] Maximum Adj. Distance: 10m Boundary Bleed: 20m [any lower results tend to be invalid] Entry Point: Middle of boundary, Set at Central Atrium *Results removed if there are >2 invalid programmatic spaces.

Input Data: Connectivity map Surface area of each space.

No. of Iteration ran: 10 (4 removed)

Iterations

Script Limitations: Area distribution strictly represented rectilinearly.

Unable to control Length and Width

Remarks

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[-] 06B Atrium located too far to the West.

[-] 01A Central Atrium located too far South.

05B_ACADEMIC

02B_LABS

03B_CONS

02A_GALLERY

04A_HEC

01C_LIBRARY 01A_MARKET 04B_TECH 06B_ATRIUM

03A_CREATIVE

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

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[+] 01B Central Workshop nicely accessible by 04B and 03B. [+] 02B Labs nicely accessible by 04B and 03B. [+] Overall, space is distributed quite evenly from East to West.

[-] Space distribution too centralised [-] 03B Construction invalid.

[-] 06B Atrium located too far to the North West [-] 01A Central Atrium located too far South.

06B_ATRIUM

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM 06B_ATRIUM

04B_TECH

03B_CONS

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

SELECTED: Change location of 06B Atrium, 01A Atrium Combine East area with Iteration 5 (for 04A, 05A, 02A and 03A)

05A_ATRIUM

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

02B_LABS

05B_ACADEMIC

Building Density Space Distribution DENSITY OF STRUCTURES

03A_CREATIVE

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

02A_GALLERY

DENSER

SPARSER

01C_LIBRARY

04B_TECH

01A_MARKET 04A_HEC

05B_ACADEMIC 05A_ATRIUM

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

02B_LABS

02B_LABS

03

[-] 03B Construction invalid.

[-] 06B Atrium located too far to the West.

[-] 01A Central Atrium located too far South.

05B_ACADEMIC

03B_CONS

06B_ATRIUM

04B_TECH

04B_TECH

03B_CONS

04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

02A_GALLERY

01C_LIBRARY

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

01C_LIBRARY 01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

06B_ATRIUM

[+] 04A HEC adjacent to 01A Market, while 02A Gallery adjacent to 03A Creative

04A_HEC

02B_LABS

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

05B_ACADEMIC

03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

01A_MARKET

05A_ATRIUM

Program Formality Space Distribution FORMALITY OF PROGRAM

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[-] 03B Construction invalid.

[-] 06B Atrium located too far to the West.

[-] 01A Central Atrium located too far South.

05B_ACADEMIC

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

04B_TECH

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

02B_LABS

03A_CREATIVE 01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

06B_ATRIUM

01A_MARKET

FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

INFORMAL

[+] 04A HEC adjacent to 01A Market, while 02A Gallery adjacent to 03A Creative

02A_GALLERY

Similar to Iteration 3.

02B_LABS

05A_ATRIUM

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

06B_ATRIUM

05

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

05B_ACADEMIC 04B_TECH

03B_CONS

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

[-] 01C Library/ Resource Centre Invalid [-] [-] 06B Atrium located too far to the West.

04B_TECH

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

05B_ACADEMIC

[+] 01B Central Workshop in between 04B Tech and 03B Cons [+] 05A Atrium located near kampung area while accessible by 04A HEC and 03A Creative [+] 04A HEC adjacent to 01A Market, while 02A Gallery adjacent to 03A Creative

03B_CONS 04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM

02B_LABS

Synthesised Variables

06B_ATRIUM 01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY 03A_CREATIVE

FORMALITY OF PROGRAM

FORMAL

04

SEMI-FORMAL

INFORMAL

[-] 03B Construction invalid.

[-] 06B Atrium located too far to the West.

[-] 01A Central Atrium located too far South.

05B_ACADEMIC

Similar to Iteration 2.

04B_TECH 03B_CONS

02A_GALLERY

02B_LABS 06B_ATRIUM

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

06B_ATRIUM 05A_ATRIUM

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

05B_ACADEMIC 01A_MARKET

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

02B_LABS

03A_CREATIVE

01C_LIBRARY

04B_TECH

03B_CONS

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

04A_HEC

DENSITY OF STRUCTURES

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DENSER

SPARSER

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ASSIGNING ACTIVITY TYPES WITH OPENNESS AND ACCESIBILITY THROUGH SURFACES Structure Classification Based on Formality and Openness Academic (1100 sqm) Play

[10x10x3]m / 100sqm

Forum

x2

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x10x3]m / 50sqm

Technology (900 sqm)

Classroom

x3

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x5x3]m / 25sqm

Forum

Lecture Hall

x10

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[10x20x3]m / 200sqm

x1

[5x10x3]m / 50sqm

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Classroom

x3

[5x5x3]m [INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

x10

[5x5x3]m [FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

10

Co-Working

[5x5x3]m [INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Central Lab (750 sqm) Training

Studio

x3

[5x10x3]m

[INFORMAL]

x3

[5x10x3]m [SEMI-FORMAL]

x3

Forum

Classroom

Integrated Workshop

x3 [INFORMAL]

[SEMI-FORMAL]

[FORMAL]

[5x5x3]m [FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[10x15x3]m / 150sqm [FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Integrated Workshop

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers [5x5x3]m

x6

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Home Economics (1100 sqm)

Lab

[5x5x3]m / 25sqm

Hall

Creative (1300 sqm) Integrated Workshop

x3

[5x10x3]m

x3

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Construction (900 sqm) Co-Working

Classroom

x10

x1

x3

[5x5x3]m [INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

x3

[5x10x3]m [SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

x10

[5x5x3]m

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Central Lab (750 sqm) Training

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x10x3]m

Forum

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x10x3]m

x3

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x10x3]m [SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[5x10x3]m

x3

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Resource Centre (700 sqm)

Small Business

x3

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Exhibition Hall

x3

[5x5x3]m

Market (1500 sqm)

[5x5x3]m

x10

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Integrated Workshop

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Open Theatre

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

F&B

[5x5x3]m

Gallery (1100 sqm)

Workshop

x3

Classroom

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Central Workshop (750 sqm)

[5x5x3]m

x3

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

x3

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Training

[5x10x3]m

Home Economics (1100 sqm)

Lab

x3

[5x5x3]m

x3

[5x5x3]m

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Co-Working

x3

[5x5x3]m [INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Library

x3

[5x10x3]m

x3

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

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Academic (1100 sqm) A FORUM

PLAY FORUM

PLAY

FORUM

HALL CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

FORUM

FORUM PLAY

HALL FORUM A’ Section AA’

Kampung

Warehouse

Central Lab (750 sqm) Kampung

LAB TRAINING LAB Atrium B TRAINING

LAB TRAINING

LAB

TRAINING

TRAINING

LAB

TRAINING

TRAINING

TRAINING LAB

B’

Kampung

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Section AA’

Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

Warehouse

Technology (900 sqm) C

CLASSROOM

FORUM HALL FORUM

COURTYARD

COURTYARD CLASSROOM

FORUM

CLASSROOM

FORUM

C’ Section CC’ Kampung

Warehouse

Central Atrium (2000 sqm)

RETAIL

SITTING

RETAIL COURTYARD STAGE RETAIL RETAIL

Section CC’ Kampung

Warehouse

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INITIAL ABSTRACT MODULE MASSING

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Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

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STREET CONNECTIONS EXPLORATION: VORONOI DISTRIBUTION [UNUSED] Division Based on Activities Seed Point (Voronoi Distribution)

Program Formality Space Distribution

FORMALITY OF PROGRAM

FORMAL

02B_LABS

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

SEMI-FORMAL

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

05B_ACADEMIC 06B_ATRIUM

04B_TECH

03B_CONS

INFORMAL

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

Cluster Demarcation 16

06 01

02

CENTRAL LABS 07

ACADEMIC 04

03

05

TECHNOLOGY

SPORTS & PLAY GROUP DISCUSSION CLASSROOM LEARNING HANDS-ON LEARNING LECTURES & PRESENTATION

[INFORMAL] [INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

CENTRAL LABS 06 07

CLASSROOM LEARNING LABORATORY LEARNING

[SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

TECHNOLOGY 08 09 10 11

16

19

CONSTRUCTION

GROUP DISCUSSION CLASSROOM LEARNING COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING LECTURES & PRESENTATION

[INFORMAL] SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

ATRIUM 12 SOCIAL 13 RETAIL 14 COMMUNITY INITIATIVE 15 AMPHITHEATRE

CLASSROOM LEARNING HANDS ON WORKSHOP

[INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

[SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL]

CONSTRUCTION 18 19 20 21

36

37

MARKET

26

GROUP DISCUSSION CLASSROOM LEARNING HANDS-ON LEARNING LECTURES & PRESENTATION

[INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

CENTRAL ATRIUM 22 SOCIAL & PLAY 23 AMPHITHEATRE/ DISCUSSION

[INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL]

OUTDOOR READING INDDOR READING

29

HAWKER DINING PASAR PASAR PASAR RETAIL

HOME ECONOMICS 33 SOCIAL & PLAY 32 AMPHITHEATRE/ DISCUSSION 31 CLASSROOM LEARNING 34 HANDS-ON LEARNING

Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

CREATIVE 42

41

38

43

ATRIUM [INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL]

MARKETPLACE 26 27 28 29 30

40

GALLERY

30

LIBRARY / RESOURCE CENTRE 24 25

39

ATRIUM

34

32

27

CENTRAL WORKSHOP 16 17

35

HEC

28

20

21

15

31

CENTRAL ATRIUM 23

11

ACADEMIC 01 02 03 04 05

14

13

33

LIBRARY 25

ATRIUM 10

22

18

17

08

09

24

WORKSHOP

12

35 36

SOCIAL & PLAY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

[INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL]

GALLERY [INFORMAL] [INFORMAL] [INFORMAL] [INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [INFORMAL] [FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL]

37 38

PERFORMANCE EXHIBITION SPACE

[SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

CREATIVE 39 COMMUNITY SPACE 40 SOCIAL & PLAY 41 VISUAL ARTS STUDIO 42 PERFORMING ARTS STD. 43 LECTURE & PRESENTATION

[INFORMAL] [INFORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [SEMI-FORMAL] [FORMAL]

EXPLORATIONS OF DISTORTED GRIDS Regular 5x5 Grid 16

06 01

02

CENTRAL LABS

ACADEMIC 04

03

12

07

09 05

19

14

13

31

CONSTRUCTION

35 34

37

MARKET

26

21

30 29

27

39

ATRIUM 36

28

20

15

HEC 32

CENTRAL ATRIUM 23

11

33

LIBRARY 25

ATRIUM 10

22

18

17

08

TECHNOLOGY

24

WORKSHOP

40

CREATIVE 42

41

GALLERY 43

38

Distorted Grid Based on Surface Boundary 16

06 01

02

CENTRAL LABS

ACADEMIC 04

03

12

07

05

10

19

14

13

31

CONSTRUCTION

35 34

37

MARKET

26

30 29

27

21

39

ATRIUM 36

28

20

15

HEC 32

CENTRAL ATRIUM 23

11

33

LIBRARY 25

ATRIUM

TECHNOLOGY

22

18

17

08

09

24

WORKSHOP

40

CREATIVE 42

41

GALLERY 43

38

Distorted Grid Based on Surface Boundary 16

06 01

02

CENTRAL LABS

ACADEMIC 04

03

TECHNOLOGY

14

13

15

31

19

CONSTRUCTION

35 34

37

MARKET

26 27

30 29

39

ATRIUM 36

28

20

21

HEC 32

CENTRAL ATRIUM 23

11

33

LIBRARY 25

ATRIUM 10

22

18

17

08

09 05

12

07

24

WORKSHOP

40

CREATIVE 42

41

GALLERY 38

43

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OVERALL ACTIVITY CONNECTIVITY ACADEMIC CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

SPORTS & PLAY

GROUP DISCUSSION CLASSROOM LEARNING CENTRAL LABS

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

CLASSROOM LEARNING

INFORMAL

HANDS-ON LEARNING

CENTRAL WORKSHOP

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

LECTURE & PRESENTATION LAB LEARNING

SEMI-FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

CLASSROOM LEARNING

FORMAL FORMAL

WORKSHOP LEARNING

SEMI-FORMAL

GROUP DISCUSSION

TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

FORMAL

COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING

HOME ECONOMICS CLUSTER

CENTRAL ATRIUM

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

SOCIAL & PLAY

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

INFORMAL

CLASSROOM LEARNING

SPORTS & PLAY

APHITHEATRE / PERFORMANCE

SEMI-FORMAL

LECTURE & PRESENTATION SEMI-FORMAL

GROUP DISCUSSION FORMAL

CLASSROOM LEARNING

SPORTS & PLAY

FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

INFORMAL

HANDS-ON LEARNING

CLASSROOM LEARNING

CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

MARKETPLACE

CENTRAL ATRIUM

HANDS-ON LEARNING

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY INFORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

SOCIAL & PLAY

CENTRAL ATRIUM

SOCIAL & PLAY

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

LECTURE & PRESENTATION SEMI-FORMAL

FORMAL

APHITHEATRE / PERFORMANCE

SEMI-FORMAL APHITHEATRE / PERFORMANCE

MARKET

SEMI-FORMAL

FORMAL FORMAL RETAIL

HAWKER DINING

FORMAL CREATIVE CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

SITTING AREA COMMUNITY SPACE

SOCIAL

INFORMAL

VISUAL ART STUDIO

SEMI-FORMAL

INFORMAL

PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

LECTURE & PRESENTATION SEMI-FORMAL

FORMAL

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Mapping Transitions: Exploring Spatial Shifts as Substitute Urban Thresholds for Kampung Dwellers

ACTIVITY CONNECTIVITY MAP ON EACH CLUSTER TYPE

CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER

ACADEMIC CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

HOME ECONOMICS CLUSTER

CENTRAL LABS

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

SPORTS & PLAY

SPORTS & PLAY

CLASSROOM LEARNING

GROUP DISCUSSION

GROUP DISCUSSION

CLASSROOM LEARNING

CLASSROOM LEARNING

INFORMAL

HANDS-ON LEARNING

SPORTS & PLAY

GROUP DISCUSSION LAB LEARNING

CLASSROOM LEARNING

FORMAL

INFORMAL

HANDS-ON LEARNING

SEMI-FORMAL

INFORMAL

HANDS-ON LEARNING

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

SEMI-FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

CENTRAL WORKSHOP

SEMI-FORMAL

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

FORMAL

FORMAL

CLASSROOM LEARNING

FORMAL

MARKETPLACE

TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

WORKSHOP LEARNING

SEMI-FORMAL

CREATIVE CLUSTER

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

COMMUNITY SPACE MARKET

COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING

SOCIAL

CENTRAL ATRIUM

ACTIVITY TYPES & CONNECTIVITY

RETAIL

VISUAL ART STUDIO

HAWKER DINING SOCIAL & PLAY

INFORMAL

CLASSROOM LEARNING

INFORMAL

PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

SITTING AREA APHITHEATRE / PERFORMANCE

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

SEMI-FORMAL

LECTURE & PRESENTATION

SEMI-FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL INFORMAL

FORMAL

FORMAL FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

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AGGREGATION STRATEGIES: DISCRETE ASSEMBLY Iterations Based on Connectivity and Surface Area Parameters [GH]

Discrete Assemby of Parts Procedure 1. Modules

1

2

4. Observation

5. Propagation

1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3

1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3

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Modules (Academic) Based on Structure & Activity

Academic (1100 sqm) 01

Play

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

06 Classroom

02 Open Space

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

07 Classroom

03 Discussion

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

08 Classroom

04 Open Lounge

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

05 Semi-Open Lounge

[INFORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

09 Lab

09 Lab

MODULES (STRUCTURE & ACTIVITY)

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Sample Module Connection

[SEMI-FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

WAREHOUSE

[FORMAL] openness visibility accessibility

Sample Module Connection

KAMPUNG

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EXPLORATIONS OF OTHER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Discrete Assemby of Parts

Geometry Solve

Module Geometry

Module Definition

Module Merge

Grid Settings

Rule Sets

Other Self-Distribution System Explorations Cellular Automata

Geometry

Remarks The growth of one cell is entirely dependent upon the already existing adjacent cell. [+] Vastly different forms generated.

Failry easy based on different control seed point. [+] Customisable height layers.

[-] Cellular automata has no end goal, simply an automated generation of form and distribution

Attractor Gradient Pixels

Geometry

Remarks Two attractor points placed on extreme left and right. [+] Smooth transition from dense to sparse.

[-] No reason in terms of connectivity [-] Unable to add layers above.

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INIITAL RESULTANT FORM

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COMBINING SPACES, ROOF, ROOMS

WEST ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

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TERRAIN STRATEGIES

Terrain Height Adjustment Based on Formality of Programmatic Space FORMALITY OF PROGRAM

FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

INFORMAL

ATTRACTOR POINT

02B_LABS

01B_CENTRAL WORKSHOP

01C_LIBRARY

04A_HEC

05A_ATRIUM 03A_CREATIVE

01A_CENTRAL ATRIUM

05B_ACADEMIC 06B_ATRIUM

04B_TECH

03B_CONS

01A_MARKET

02A_GALLERY

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Other Exploration [Similar Discrete Assembly of Modules, Above Ground Structure]

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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