Jalan Besar Site Analysis Sensing Spaces - Final Project Stage 1 Group 2A - Site Parcel 2 Andrea Tan Yu Jean (S10206180) Beatriz Acosta Ong (S10205221) Delace Koh En Qi (S10203483) Lai MeiYi Marilyn (S10203483) Muhammad Zikri Hajhari (S10203055) Nurin Diyanah Awaludin (S10205587)
Content Page 1. Site Analysis (Macro scale)
3. Site Analysis (Micro scale)
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Location (Urban Plan)
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Site boundary
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Sun & Wind Paths
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Guidelines for Site 1
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Major Transportation Nodes
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Guidelines for Site 2
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Traffic Flow
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Perspective views
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Vegetation
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Environment
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Land uses
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Human Movement
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Conservation Guidelines
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Human Activity
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Demographics
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Sound and Scent
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Urban Sections
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Significant Buildings
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History Timeline
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Shophouse Typologies
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Heritage & Culture
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Site 1 Section
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Future Developments
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Site 2 Section
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Key Roads
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Key Buildings
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2. Client & User Research
4. Data Synthesis ●
SWOT Analysis
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Direct Input/ Insights / HMW
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Client (National Heritage Board)
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Vision Statement
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Persona Profiles
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Design Strategies
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MACRO Site Parcel 2
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Downtown Line Bus Stop Accessibility to site: ➔ ➔
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8 minute walk from Farrer Park Mrt Station 11 minute walk from Bendemeer Mrt Station
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The nearest bus stop is along Serangoon Road, Sri Vadapathira K Tp. Available bus services include: 21, 23, 64, 65, 125, 130, 139, 147, 857 N
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Low traffic Due to high traffic, the temperature around the area is high
High traffic Between 9am to 10pm, the typical traffic along Serangoon Road and Beatty Road is heavy.
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Site 1 is surrounded by shophouses and buildings with only one access point, the area is relatively quiet and less humid. Site 2 is surrounded by many shophouses with bars and restaurants, the area can get noisy and humid during the weekends.
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Green spaces Trees Vegetation is sparsely seen throughout the parcel as much space was taken for urban developments such as shopping malls, roads and offices. This dense urban landscape makes the parcel very hot.
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Fortunately, a high concentration of trees is present near our site. These fields used to be an open field for the Tamil Language Center. These trees were preserved when they converted to carparks.
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Land Uses Parcel Boundary Immediate Sites Civic / Community Inst. Residential w/ Com. @Level 1 Residential Reserve Site Sports and Recreation Park Health and Medical Care Commercial and Residential Commercial Business Hotel Place of Worship
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Envelope control site National Monument Jalan besar is a secondary settlement area developed outside the central city district after the end of World War 1 and have established their own distinct identities over time.
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The Jalan Besar Conservation Area is located just outside the boundaries of the Little India Historic District and stretches along Jalan Besar and Foch Road, the upper portions of Tessensohn Road, Race Course Road and Tyrwhitt Road, along Cavan Road and Hamilton Road, parts of Serangoon Road, Lavender Street, Kitchener Road, Sam Leong Road, Maude Road. It also includes the ornate row of terrace houses along Petain Road. The area was originally an estate of over six acres extending from Serangoon Road to Jalan Besar, where historically, sireh and nipah were extensively cultivated. The area is significant for its historic streetscapes created by buildings with a variety of vernacular architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period in Singapore’s history when the elaborately decorated shophouses flourished.
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Demographics Parcel Boundary Immediate Sites
Population: 9,700
Subzones Lavender Subzone Major age groups: 40 - 69 years old
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Ethnic percentages: 76% Chinese ; 7% Malay 14% Indian ; 3% Others
Population: 2,750 Farrer Park Subzone Major age groups: 30 - 59 years old Ethnic percentages: 72.7% Chinese ; 3% Malay 21.2% Indian ; 3% Others
Little India Subzone Major age groups: 40 - 74 years old Ethnic percentages: 72.7% Chinese ; 3% Malay 21.2% Indian ; 3% Others
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History Timeline Cattle trading became the main economic activity of the area, drawing many Indian business owners and labourers in the cattle and dairy trade.
“The Road Leading Across the Island” in Lieutenant Jackson’s 1828 Plan of Singapore.
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Growth of the Indian population in the late 19th and early 20th century
By the 1940s, the area had become a commercial-residential area with a significant Indian population, with places of worship
First Ramakrishna Mission
Modern day Jalan Besar
Heritage & Culture
Places of worship (Mosque, Temple, Church)
Mustafa Centre
Jalan Berseh Food Centre & Bendemeer Market
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City Square Mall & Centrium Square
Shophouses & Murals
Jalan Besar Town Council 5-Year Masterplan (2021-2025)
Multi-Generational We will create spaces that every generation can enjoy together, with facilities that caters to different age groups, such as playgrounds for children, fitness corners for adults and pebble walks for elderly.
Accessibility Residents with special mobility needs will have greater barrier-free accessibility with more ramps and other aids. Everyone will benefit from improved connectivity, especially to transport nodes through features like covered walkway from blocks to bus stop and more.
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Active Ageing From building fitness corner to installing stages for exercise classes, our new facilities and spaces will support our seniors in adopting an active lifestyle.
Nature With improved landscaping and more green spaces like community gardens, our residents can use these areas to relax and bond with each other.
JBTC- Kampong Glam Division Future Developments
Expansion of Singapore Art Museum ➔ 2.7 km from site
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Waterloo Street Enhancement Works ➔ 2.3 km from site Neighbourhood Renewal Playsquare @Veerasamy Village Sports Promenade, Walkway @KentVille Playground, Square, Plaza @Beach Road Promenade, Fitness, Community Hall @Kelatan Playsquare, Garden, Plaza @Rowell Court Park, Garden, Waterway @King George’s Avenue Plaza, Garden @Bras Basah Garden, Creeks, Playdeck @Crawford Heritage Garden, Mural @Selegie Adventure Arena, Playground @Waterloo
Key Roads - Race Course Rd The Farrer Park site was developed into a horse racing course by Singapore Sporting Club, which opened in 1843. Horse racing events were held twice a year. Other activities such as polo field and golf were held there as well. After the racecourse moved to Bukit Timah, the old racecourse was renamed Farrer Park after RJ Farrer, President of the Municipal Commissioners. After World War II, Farrer Park still remained popular for sports such as hockey, cricket, football. It became a regular venue for election rallies as well. Today, residential blocks occupy part of Farrer Park, while Farrer Park Primary School occupies the site of the former Farrer Park Stadium.
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Key Roads - Serangoon Rd Serangoon Road was one of the earliest roads built in Singapore. It was marked as “The Road Leading Across the Island” in Lieutenant Jackson's 1828 Plan of Singapore. In the past, farms were set up along the road selling crops like sireh or betel nut, padi, vegetables and sugar cane. In 1920s, SIT (Singapore Improvement Trust) terraces houses were built along this road. The first few housing models were no more than two levels high but subsequently during the 1940s, SIT increased the height of these flats to three storeys. By the 1950s, the flats built along Serangoon, Petain and Sturdee Roads reached up to four storeys in height. Today, Serangoon Road is part of the conserved Little India area, which was gazetted on 7 July 1989 by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The area continues to be a hub of activity for the Indian community. It gets busy on weekends and during religious festivals such as Thaipusam and Deepavali.
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Key Roads - Beatty Rd Beatty Road is a one-way road with traffic flow from Serangoon Road to Lavender Street. The road was named after a famous British naval officer, Earl David Beatty (1871-1936). He is one of the British and French commanding officers to have roads named after them. Today, shophouses along this road still remained serving as cafes, hostels, massage parlours.
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Key Roads - Petain Rd Petain Road was named after Henri-Philippe Pétain, a decorated World War 1 French general who led France to victory against Germany in 1918. In 1926, a number of streets were renamed to commemorate the World War 1 efforts of prominent British and French generals. hence, today, there are quite a number of streets in Singapore which pay tribute to such World War 1 heroes such as Beatty Road, Kitchener Road, Foch Road, Jellicoe Road & Tyrwhitt Road. Double-storey pre-war terrace shophouses were built along this road in 1930s for a businessman named Mohammad Haji Omar. The shophouses were designed in the Singapore Chinese eclectic style & Art deco style which were then at the forefront of architecture. Today, the shophouses are conserved as co-living rental apartments suited for the hyper-local & luxury co-living lifestyle.
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Key Roads - Kitchener Rd & Kitchener Link
Kitchener Rd
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The Kitchener Road & Kitchener Link was named after a British Army officer and colonial administrator, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who helped build Britain's first mass army and became the face of the First World War (WW1) when he appeared on the 'Your Country Needs You' poster. Cafe shophouses are located along these roads, along with City Square Mall and City Square Residences.
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Key Roads - Syed Alwi Rd The road was originally named Jalan Bahru (New Road) and was renamed to Syed Alwi Road in the early 1900s after Syed Alwi bin Ali Aljunied (1845-1926). The Aljunied's were a well-known Yemeni Arab family who first came to Singapore in 1819 from Palembang in Sumatra and established themselves as traders and landowners. They gave land for the establishment of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and built the Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka. Syed Alwi was a Justice of Peace and both his father and him built numerous public amenities such as bridges & wells at their own expense. Today, the road became a popular tourist attraction where one can explore cafes & coffee shops, and the famous Mustafa Shopping Centre that operates 24 hours.
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Key Roads - Kampong Kapor Rd Kampong Kapor was originally named Kampong Boyan, where the Boyanese community settled after leaving Indonesia to escape from Dutch taxation and starvation under the Japanese Rule. Most of them worked as construction workers, horse trainers & drivers at the Farrer Park Race Course (now known as Race Course Road). Pondoks (huts made from iron corrugated sheets) were built along this road but later were vacated to build HDB flats. Today, the area is largely populated by the Indian community filled with shops selling flower garlands, jewellry, Indian sweets & cuisines, leaving no visible traces of the Boyanese existence & culture.
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Commercial Buildings
Mustafa Centre Location: 145 Syed Alwi Rd, Mustafa Centre, Singapore 207704 In 1971, Mustaq Ahmad, his father, Haji Mohamed Mustafa (1916-2001), and his uncle, Samsuddin, founded Mohamed Mustafa and Samsudin Co Pte Ltd (MMSC), and opened a retail store selling ready-made garments on Campbell Lane in Singapore. 2 years later, the shop expanded and electronic items were added on to its range of products. In 1985, Mustaq moved his business to the ground floor of Serangoon Plaza. As his business continues to grow, Mustaq bought a shophouse on Syed Alwi Road. Subsequently, he bought the whole row of shophouses to build a new shopping mall. In April 1995, Mustafa Centre was born and today it, operates as a 24-hour shopping mall.
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Commercial Buildings
City Square Mall
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Centrium Square
Location: 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539
Location: 320 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218108
A family-friendly mall and home to 200 retail, entertainment, lifestyle and F&B stores. It is envisioned as a miniature 'town-centre' which provides the perfect setting for the community to meet, play and shop while acquiring an eco-learning experience.
A mixed-use integrated commercial development located along Serangoon Road. It offers high specifications office spaces and modern medical suites all complemented by attractive shops and restaurants.
Civic & Community Institutions
People’s Association Headquarters Location: 9 King George's Ave, Singapore 208581 The People's Association (PA) was established on 1 July 1960 as a statutory board to promote racial harmony and social cohesion in Singapore.
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Residential Buildings
Sturdee Residences Location: 10 Beatty Rd, Singapore 209955 The architectural design for Sturdee Residences was inspired by a shared zest for city life surrounded by a rich urban fabric bringing seamless connectivity and convenience. It is located in the heart of a rejuvenated precinct that stretches from Jalan Besar to Kampong Glam, Ophir and Rochor districts. These districts are earmarked by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore as key areas in Singapore to be preserved for their historical value while being revitalised for the future.
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Residential Buildings
City Square Residences
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Bendemeer Light
Location: 4 Kitchener Link, Singapore 207228
Location: 10 Bendemeer Rd, Singapore 331010
Built in 2008, City Square Residences is a condominium development that is made up of a total of 910 units in a 30-storey high condominium.
Bendemeer Light is a 99 years leasehold HDB development located at Bendemeer Road. Completed in 2017, it has a total of 5 blocks within the development and comprises a total of 624 units.
Places of Worship - Temples
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
Location: 141 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218042
Location: 555 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218174
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, initially called Soonambu Kambam Kovil, is a Hindu temple located in the middle of Little India in the southern part of Singapore. It is one of the oldest temples in Singapore. The temple started as a shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Kali, in 1855 before a temple was built by Bengali labourers in 1881.
The temple was believed to have started in the 1830s by a female devotee who had placed a picture of the goddess, Periyachi Amman, under a tree near the current site of the temple.
Places of Worship - Temples
Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
Location: 397 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218123
Location: 366 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218638
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, initially called Sri Narasimha Perumal Temple, is one of the oldest temples in Singapore with its iconic 20-metres-tall Gopuram (tower) that shows the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu. This large complex dates from 1855, but the Gopuram was only built in 1966 and was donated by P. Govindasamy Pillai, one of the earliest Indian migrants to Singapore. In 1978, the temple was gazetted as a National monument of Singapore by the Preservation of Monuments Board.
A Buddhist monastery in Singapore originally set up in 1927 by a Thai monk, Venerable Vutthisara. Initially a temporary shelter made of zinc and wooden planks that housed a Buddha statue called Shakyamuni, the temple eventually grew popularity and in 1930, Vutthisasara built the present 15-metres-tall temple. The statue today is surrounded by a seemingly endless chain of lights, leading to the temple’s popular name, “Temple of a Thousand Lights”.
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Places of Worship - Churches
Foo Chow Methodist Church
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Kampong Kapor Methodist Church
Location: 90 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218577
Location: 1 Kampong Kapor Rd, Singapore 208673
Started in 1897, Foochow Methodist Church is the second oldest church in the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore. The church was built to cater to the early Christian migrants from Foochow, China who longed for a pastor who could speak and preach to them.
Founded in 1894, it is one of the first Peranakan churches and the fourth Methodist church to be established in Singapore. The church was initially located on 155 Middle Road and catered to the Peranakan or Straits-born Chinese, with services conducted in Baba Malay. In 1930, the church moved to its present site, where it now offers a variety of services to different ethnic groups. The church was given conservation status by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority in 1989.
Places of Worship - Angullia Mosque
Angullia Mosque Location: 265 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218099 The mosque was built on Wakaf land in 1890 and then rebuilt in 1970 with funds from public and the MSE Angullia Wakaf. Now, located along one of Singapore’s busiest roads in the Central district, the mosque now serves the workers and shoppers in the Little India area. After its revamp in early 2020, the new look of the mosque maintains its North Indian architecture. Its iconic Gatehouse is the only original structure standing from 1890, now gazetted as Conserved Structure. *Wakaf (Waqf) : An inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law. It typically involves donating a building, plot of land or other assets for Muslim religious or charitable purposes with no intention of reclaiming the assets.
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Client
National Heritage Board (NHB) About NHB was formed on 1 August 1993, and is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Needs & Wants To tell the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit. Mission: To preserve and celebrate our shared heritage of SG’s diverse communities Frustrations Not enough lepak spaces to eat to go food Misses the liveliness of the neighbourhood, covid sucks Hopes & aspirations Through the national collection, NHB hopes to continue curating heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. Vision: Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future
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NHB’s Heritage Plan NHB’s SG Heritage Plan is an action plan from 2018-2022 (5 years)of Singapore’s heritage sector. The goal is to preserve and celebrate our shared heritage as Singaporeans. How they went about doing so: - Articulate the value and importance of heritage for S’poreans - Take stock of our heritage efforts - Share future plans and involve people What S’poreans can look forward to: - Greater Accessibility at Museums and Cultural Institutions - Safeguarding of our Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) - Partnering Communities - Improving Archaeological Frameworks
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Persona Profile
Bubbly Bob About 48 yrs old, Male He owns a shop in between site 1 & 2 His shop has been in the area for about 5 yrs Usually comes to and fro the site for work and food Needs & Wants For when he gets hungry his goes to order is the fish soup, even on a hot day! He could also recommend a good hardware store since there’s so many to choose from. Frustrations Not enough lepak spaces to eat to go food Misses the liveliness of the neighbourhood, covid sucks Hopes & aspirations Wants more people to experience Jalan Besar again, with it opening up He’s excited to see as to what Jalan Besar would become in the future, with all the new shops popping up
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Persona Profile Enthu Ethan About Arnd 28 yrs old An aspiring business owner that works along the row of shophouses in front of site 1. The shop is quite new, about 2-3 months old. Needs & Wants Wants to keep the old but have their own flare to it, mix of cultures Wants to celebrate traditions Wants to allow ppl to come in n slow down when you enter their shops Frustrations neighbourhood feels a bit sketchy? Due to higher crimes rates than other parts of sg Attracts a certain type of group of people Hopes & aspirations Bussin business yay Promote subculture Hopes that their establishment would make a difference to the sketchy neighbourhood while still keeping traditions
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Genius Loci Video
MICRO Immediate Sites
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Site Boundaries Site Boundary Setback Green Buffer Site 1 has a common boundary on all sides. Setback: 3m Green Buffer: 2m Site 2 has mixed road frontage and common boundary.
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Guidelines for Site 1 Site Boundary Setback Green Buffer Land Use: Residential Lot No. : TS17-02911P Land Tenure: NIL Planning Area/Subzone: Kallang/Lavender GPR: 3.5
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Max. Height Control: 36 story Max. Floor-to-floor height: NIL Building Setback: 3m Green Buffer: 2m
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Land Use: Transport Facilities Lot No. : TS17-02696N Land Tenure: NIL Planning Area/Subzone: Kallang/Lavender
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Environment Drainage Grass Patch Tree Key Observations: Despite being a heavily urbanised area, the carparks in our sites were home to a green pocket filled with trees and other vegetation.
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This opposed the surrounding urban landscape, providing a cool temperature in the shade of trees and surrounding buildings.
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This enabled unprogrammed activities like exercising and rollerblading, using the carpark road as a track of sorts. This shade also served as a break space for workers in the nearby offices and institutions.
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Human Movement Pedestrian Path Service Path
Heavily crowded at bus stops, limiting walking space
Bus Stop Key Observations: The pedestrian sidewalks along the main road is very difficult to navigate and is often crowded as patrons also tend to sit / lineup on the side walks. This is especially worst during peak hours: 12PM - 2PM and after 5 PM.
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That in addition to other clutter from stores creates a tight space to squeeze through. As a result many people, especially bikers, like to use the back alleyway to navigate behind the shophouses. However, these spaces often smell of litter or sewer with nearby bins / drains.
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Bikers use back alleys to avoid people / traffic
Coffee shops open side entrances to allow direct access from carpark
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Human Activity Programmed Activity Unprogrammed Activity Key Observations: The sites are home to a diverse range of programmes. Surrounding Site 1 are programmed activities like temple rituals and playgrounds for school children. Within the site, unprogrammed activities like exercise and rollerblading are enabled by the flat roundabout. Site 2 has a bustling street and nightlife with bars and cafes. The carpark at the site tends to serve patrons of the establishments. One cafe, “Coba”, also has a side entrance with direct access from the carpark.
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Sound and Scent Sound Scent Key Observations: At Site 1, sound is mostly blocked by the surrounding buildings, leaving only echoes to be heard. However aromas of coffee from nearby cafes and incense from the temple can be smelt. The smell of gasoline also tend to linger. At Site 2, sound is very prevalent with nearby pubs and cafes that have unobstructed access to the sites.
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Significant Buildings Site 1 -
Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
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Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre
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Crossfit Enduro
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Cafes
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Opposite of Space Pod @ hive
Sturdee Residences
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Singapore Indian Development Association(SINDA)
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Coba Cafe
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Massage Parlour
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Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
Chiap Lee Co.
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre
Shophouse Typologies
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Early Shophouse Style
First Transitional Shophouse Style
Late Shophouse Style
1840s - 1900s
Early 1900s
1900s - 1940s
Features minimal ornamentation and are typically 2 storeys high with 1-2 windows on the frontal facade
Features relatively restrained ornamentation influenced by Chinese labourers and are typically 3 storeys high
Features highly decorative European-influenced ornamentation (Peranakan, Art deco, Chinese-Baroque)
Shophouse Typologies
Second Transitional Shophouse Style
Art Deco Shophouse Style
Late 1930s
1930s - 1960s
Features slightly more streamlined ornamentation, influenced by a mix of Chinese & European styles, which can be seen in the wall tiles & motifs
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Features Art deco, geometric elements with streamlined motifs. The construction year of shophouse can be seen on the facade.
Modern Shophouse Style Late 1950s - 1970s Features simpler & more functional elements. Due to the post-war, industrial materials such as steel and concrete were used.
Shophouse Typologies Early Style First Transitional Style Late Style Second Transitional Style Art Deco Style Modern Style
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Site 1 Section
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Site 2 Section
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DATA SYNTHESIS HMW & Vision statements
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SWOT Analysis - Site 1 -
Quiet Lots of vegetation Cooling Hidden Naturally shaded Social space for people to exercise
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People other than students or vehicle users would not naturally visit the site People running around car park may block incoming vehicles
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Inappropriate to design more programmes, with the funeral service vehicles Buildings around may block off wind
Could establish it as an official social space to encourage people to exercise Could incorporate cultural activities from the temple Could bring the different racial communities together
SWOT Analysis - Site 2 -
Open space, naturally ventilated Easily accessible through Bendemeer, Sturdee and Beatty Road Serves visitors that come for eateries nearby An alternative parking lot right behind In front of SINDA
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Parking lots may be used by condo visitors, leaving lesser lots for others
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Not very inspiring Limited parking lots on friday evenings & weekends Mainly for parking, no other purpose of using the lots
Could bring the different racial communities together Near food places / cafes, which may boost business for them
Direct Inputs “I usually take my break here because its quiet”
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“We want to bring people back in time with our vintage clothing and decor”
“I chose to make a cafe here because this place is meant to make you slow down”
Open space, naturally ventilated
Insights
HMW Statement
Despite being in a loud and vibrant commercial area, the site is peaceful as it is obstructed by surrounding buildings. This quiet ambience is enhanced by nature that provides shade and enables outdoor, biophilic activities.
How might we create a quiet and spiritual pocket within the loud commercial area while aiming to mitigate the urban heat island effect?
Jalan Besar is a melting pot of culture. Hence many youths strive to celebrate and preserve it through passing down or displaying traditions through fashion, art and customs.
How might we immortalize the culture and traditions by transforming Jalan Besar into a time capsule for future generations?
Vision Statement
How might we create a quiet and spiritual pocket within the loud commercial area while aiming to mitigate the urban heat island effect?
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Sacred Silence. Spiritual Stillness.
How might we immortalize the culture and traditions by transforming Jalan Besar into a time capsule for future generations?
Design Strategies Forestiere
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