Site Analysis

Macro Site Analysis Sungai Buloh

1. orientation + climate NICK 2. site contour + vegetation - Vivien 3. neighboring context + culture - CHRISTAL 4. circulation ( traffic & pedestrian ) - WHITE 5. views (SWOT analysis of site + 5 senses) - JY + CHEV

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The climate at Sungai Buloh is at 33°C at the highest and 24°C at the lowest for the month of April.

The hottest period during the day is from 11AM to 4PM. Although the macrosite has a variety of vegetations but only few matured trees shades the walkways; hence pedestrians feel hot The prevailing wind direction on-site faces a North-West direction at speeds of 6.4 Km/h.

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Site B Leprosy Valley of Hope Hospital

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Though the area feels rather hot and humid during the day, the site is unobstructed by any large or tall building.

Hence, there is always a steady flow of wind blowing through the site.

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The area behind Site A is dense and lush. Providing shade and feels slightly cooler than other areas exposed to direct sunlight.

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The dense vegetation is also home to many dangerous insects and animals. This is also a suitable breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Sun & Wind Path Valley of Hope Contouring

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The site experiences rain frequently this month (april-may) with an average precipitation of 47%.

As the site is a valley surrounded by relative small hills and mountains, it often receives abundant rainfall making the site persistently damp and moist (which is a suitable environment to grow flowers and plants; hence there are many florist shops nearby).

Site Contour

Site A Contour

Site B Contour

Site A compared to site B is at higher land. People in site A which is more isolated is less concentrated compared to site B.

Panoramic Photos at Site B

Front views of the site

Views from the back of the site

Panoramic Photos at Site A

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An outskirt rural village which is highly concentrated for medicinal and educational purposes, local settlements started from the (Valley of Hope area), later urban dwellers from the cities migrated here as medicine staffs.

Hospital Sungai Buloh Masjid Jamek Ibnu Sina Workers quarters UTM campus Lepers’ cemetery Valley of Hope (hall/gallery) Guan Ying Temple Masjid Jamek Ibnu Sina Community Library (closed) Guan Yin Temple Church of Our Lady of Lourdes St. Francis Church Club for the lepers

Culture The culture of independence.

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Lepers are usually being discriminated , they live independently and adapted skills such as gardening and cooking. Living together as a closed community , they used to run the village as a country with own currencies with laws to abide.

One of the oldest leper customer spends his days in the kopitiam 厉嚳¡

The culture of caring and uniting.

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the new culture of caring for the old lepros and listening to their stories ; recalling back forgotten days of the lepers as some of the buildings are being demolished Uniting lepers with their long lost family members + Brighten up days of old lepers whom are bedridden.

Volunteers whom are working adults shares the stories of the lepers

CIRCULATION : direction of movement

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The infrastructure provided on site are only the basics, where the roads are narrow road just barely enough for 2 cars from different direction to pass through and does not meet the minimum requirement of an actual road.

CIRCULATION : direction of movement

Bad infrastructure : no sign boards to remind drivers.

No road surface marking were present to indicate the direction of the road even when it is one way.

Only accessible by private transport, no public transport signs are found at site.

CIRCULATION : Use - public and private

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Public and private circulation for residents and outsiders are blurred as the width of the roads for both public and private use are similar thus creating confusions.

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Hierarchy The most frequently used road is the road (no name) that is lined with nursery where many outsiders come to purchase plants and potteries for a cheaper bargain.

(*picture of lots of car parking at road side) (* picture of different roads)

CIRCULATION : Distance

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The distance from site A to hall is walking distance of 15m following the road.

The distance from site B to hall requires 630m (still consider walking distance unless the weather is burning hot)

SIGHT Trees enveloping abandoned houses

A community of their own, spending their lives serving the community as a reciprocation.

Surrounded with greeneries.

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A peaceful and quiet environment surrounded with greeneries as most of the houses are abandoned. Almost no vehicular traffic, only the sound of trucks engines stopping by the shoplots to deliver stocks.

TOUCH

Textures on the walls of the abandoned houses created by the trees and wall shrubs grown on it. As well as the weathering effect of building materials which cause the change in colours and textures. The textures are enhanced when sun shines with shadow casted on the walls. This has given an impression on the old age of the houses.

SMELL

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Sungai Buloh is surrounded with lush greeneries, providing fresher and cooler air in the area.

VIEWS FROM SITE A

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SWOT Analysis Strength -

Surrounded by lush greeneries, giving scenic views

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Minimal noise pollution due to less traffic around the area, forming a quiet environment

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All religions are respected, places of worship of major religions are present, such as a Buddhist temple, Taoist temple, Hindu temple, mosque, and churches

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Has a multiracial and multicultural community

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A steady flow of wind blows through the site, cooling down the air

SWOT Analysis Weakness -

Narrow roads on site

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Roads on site are not properly marked to show the direction

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Site is situated in a remote location

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Site is not widely known, visitors may have trouble finding it

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Lack of street signs on site

SWOT Analysis Opportunity -

Away from the busy urban life; site could serve as a potential tourist destination or homestay

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Pre-existing established system of roads that separates low to high density zones if developed in the future

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Fertile soils could serve as a base for future agriculture plots

SWOT Analysis Threat -

Damp environment and dense vegetation is a potential breeding ground for harmful insects and animals such as mosquitoes and snakes

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Though often patrolled by local police or authorities (according to the locals), due to its remote location within the valley, locals are often harassed by shady individuals

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Site may be rich in certain minerals, encouraging authorities to plough and alter the natural landscape

Tangible Elements Types of residential buildings are bungalows or semi-Ds

Intangible The history