ARCHITECTURE DESIGN III

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

PHILIP CHONG WAN NING TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY BC SC (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE

AUGUST 2020

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

PHILIP CHONG WAN NING TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY BC SC (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE

AUGUST 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT 1

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PROJECT 2

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WORKSHOP COMPILATIONS

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PROJECT 1 is a two-part group project. PROJECT 1A

discusses linear and concentric architecture through case studies. PROJECT 1B requires students to apply that knowledge into a design based on a past event which, for us, was the Great Kuala Lumpur Flood.

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CHONG QING TIAN DI ART MUSEUM

Space as social hub.

Space typologically as loggia.

Space suspended over water body

Space visually connected with the outdoors.

Space mostly contained and reserved.

Spatial concept

LINEAR EYE-LEVEL USER EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY:

Horizontal mass

AT NIGHT, STARRY SKY BECOMES THE ONLY VIEW OTHER THAN THE ONWARD

Walkway

3 core nodes

DURING DAYLIGHT (BEYOND NOON), LIGHT IS FILTERED CREATING A SPECTATE TEMPERAL SHOW OF SHADOWS

Elevated mass

LOCATION: YUZHONG DISTRICT, CHONGQING, CHINA

Axis: continuity of experience along datum.

ARCHITECT: SHENZHEN HUAHUI DESIGN CO. LTD

Vertical mass

PROJECT SIZE & COMPLETION: 1600 SQM, CONSTRUCTED 2017

Curvilinear path gradually brings user to site.

EXTRACTED DESIGN IDEA: How to create a tranquil and nature-centred user experience that is informed by the site linear form while framing the different perspectives of views around the lake as a focal point?

High and distant Lake as adjacent datum.

Frame-by-frame perspective perspective in constant Elevated motion exiting core Grounded perspective nodes. perspective

Below: diagrammatic site plan shows linear journey from north parking area into site (moving south) with response to zoning, sound, nature and daylight.

EXTRACTED DESIGN CONCEPT: Linear interlinked nodes defined by type of indoor-outdoor relationships

Types of indooroutdoor perspectives

TRAIL IS MARKED BY LUCKYBAMBOO CREATING A POETIC JOURNEY INTO THE NATURE FOCUSED SITE

Chongqing Tiandi Commercial Street

WHITEWASHED SURFACE TO REFLECT THE ONLY ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE 1600 mm PEBBLED TRAIL OUTLINE WITH WALL LIGHTING CREATES LINEAR MOMENTUM AS USER MEANDERS

6000 mm WIDTH SHIFTS AS TO CONTROL USER’S SPEED AND KINESTHETICS

CURVILINEAR PATH CREATES SENSE OF SUSPENSE

Scene 1: Exposition of linear journey in bamboo poetic ‘woods’

Traffic noise pollution

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4000 mm

LACK OF OVERHEAD LIGHTING CREATES FOCUS ON GRIDDED SLATE TILES FURTHER INITIATING TACTILE SENSES.

TRANSLUCENT CEILING BRINGS IN DAYLIGHT FROM SKYLIGHTS

STRIPLIGHT CREATES A CONTINUITY OF SPACE EXPLORATION REMINISCING THE EXPERIENCE IN SCENE 1

Jialing River

USERS ARE DWARFED, OFF PUTTING A SENSE OF SCALE & ORIENTATION

WALL LIGHTING HIGH UP EMPHASISE AND ENTICE AN UPWARD MOTION

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BEING INSPIRED BY CIRCULATION ALONG A MOUNTAIN PATHWAYS ACT AS STAGGERED NODES ALONG A SPINE REVEALING DIFFERENT GALLERY PIECES

VISUAL CONNECTION IS USED TO ENABLE USERS TO RELATE SPATIALLY WITHIN AN INTERLOCKING MULTI DIRECTIONAL PATHS

4 Cafe Vanke Art Display & Project Experience Centre

Culvert around municipal road

Entrance of daylight curated to reflect of the presence of the lake as a new cultural park

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Panorama of overall site

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Man-made island

Project Centre

Circulation Primary Secondary Tertiary

TEMPERED GLASS FINS PLACED AT DIVERGING ANGLES RHYTHMICALLY TO VISUALLY RECREATE A REFRACTED IMAGE, REFERENCING THE LAKE

North entrance

0 10 20 30 40 50 m

Experience

Above: diagrammatic site aerial perspective shows internal circulation system with response to sound, light and nature

Vanke Art Display

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Lakeside plaza

Sound & Lighting Noise Daylight

Culvert under municipality bridge as part of a narrowing mysterious circulation

Project 1 -Precedent Study -Linear Typology

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

TUTORIALGROUP : |

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

MIRROR FINISHED S/S CEILING PANELS REFERENCE THE QUALITY OF LIGHT REFLECTED ON THE ADJACENT LAKE

+ 9.60m + 6.60m

Curvilinear Journey through bamboo woods invoking a suspense

Carpark surrounded by bamboo plantings obscure views outwards

+ 0.00m 4.00m

TRANSITORY SPACE BECOMES A LOGGIA FOR VISITORS AND STAFF MOVING BETWEEN CAFÉ AND MUSEUM 3000 m

Above: diagrammatic site section AA’ shows the linearity of movement as a defining point at the user scale, interacting with consequential nodes moving from the north to the south (right to left) PROJECT TITLE :

CONCRETE FINISH WITH STEEL GUTTER DETAILS EMPHASISE THE LINEARITY OF THE PATHWAY

+17.20m

3 2

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FLOW OF SPACE DISJOINTED WITH ACUTE TURNS TO CREATE SENSE OF DISCOVERY

Scene 3: Climax of the art gallery as panorama of site entices exploration of next two core nodes.

Art Gallery

LEGEND

VIEW MAY ENTICE VIEWERS FOR WHAT WOULD COME

BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE OVERALL SITE

REACHING THE TOP OF THE ART GALLERY, DISTANT PANORAMAS SEES THE NORTHERN RIVER

Vista connecting Northern Jialing River

Circulation hierarchy (red dashed lines) show a spine related linearity considering verticality

Numbers 1-4: refer to user experiential journey diagrams

Sound buffer through brushed stainless steel cladded RC Load Bearing Walls

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WHITEWASHED CEILING & WALL MAINTAINED FOR VISUAL

West entrance

Construction development previously

Steep hills due south

LOW IRON FULL HEIGHT TEMPERED GLASS ALLOW IN DIRECT LIGHT TO BATHE THIS TRANSITORY SPACE

Grounded field of site of lake via frameless full height windows Man-made Lake as focal point.

Atmosphere tends to fog

Focal point of A linear journey

Art Gallery

WHITEWASH CREATES ILLUSION OF LARGER VOLUME

Scene 2: Rising action as entering the Art Gallery as a mountainous maze

Vistas of distant mountains to the south

Lakeside plaza

Construction noise pollution

Group C

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

SLATE TILES IN GRID REFERENCE FLOOR FINISH OF PATHWAY IN SCENE 1 TO EMPHASISE A SIMPLICITY OF MATERIALITY

Scene 4: Resolution along ‘loggia’-like space, having gone through 3 core nodes Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

CULTURAL CENTER OF E.U. SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

EXTRACTED DESIGN CONCEPT: Concentric use of circular spaces to define radiated ramp systems in which daylight is used as a focal point leading the user upwards to a rooftop observatory.

CONCENTRIC EYE-LEVEL USER EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY: EXTERIOR IS CLADDED WITH METAL CONTRASTS WITH THE BRUTALIST CONCRETE OF THE INTERIOR.

THE LIGHT COLOUR AND REFLECTIVITY OF THE CONCRETE OUTSIDE ALLOWS MORE LIGHT TO BE BOUNCED INTO THE GLASS.

LOCATION: VITANJE, SLOVENIA ARCHITECT: BEVK PEROVIĆ ARHITEKTI, OFIS ARCHITECTS, SADAR + VUGA, DEKLEVA GREGORIC ARCHITECTS INTENTIONALLY, THE BUILDING SEEMS TO DEFY GRAVITY DUE TO THE GLASS SHOWING THERE ARE NO COLUMNS.

COMPLETION: CONSTRUCTED 2012

EXTRACTED DESIGN IDEA: How to simulate a kinesthetic and visual experience of outer space that is informed by a fusion of social and scientific programmes while invoking an explorative user journey centered around communal activities.

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III. X 1 2 3

A` II.

I. Plan concept shows Central Atrium used as datum. Skylight used to enhance spatial quality of community space.

Although mass is horizontally distributed, fenestration-less peripheral ramps create a dynamic circulation upwards for user inside.

THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT OF THE STAIRCASE RAILING GUIDES THE VISITOR UP THE STAIRCASE.

Inertia

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Centripetal force

Design Inspiration

THE SLOPE HAS NO WINDOWS WHICH ISOLATES THE SPACE.

THE UNEVEN GROUND ENGAGES WITH THE SENSE OF GRAVITY.

THE WALLS OF THE MEETING ROOMS ARE ALL MADE OF GLASS SO THE ENTIRE SPACE IS OPEN TO CREATE A SENSE OF CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPACES.

Outer ramp defining external building spatial system

Double volume hearth with skylight and atrium

THE ROOF HAS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS IN MULTIPLE HEIGHTS DUE TO THE SLANTED NATURE OF THE STRUCTURE.

THE FLOOR HAS BEEN LEVELED TO CREATE USEABLE OFFICE SPACES.

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FACING WEST TO THE HILLS WHERE THE SUN WILL SET.

THERE ARE SLATS INSTALLED TO DIFFUSE SUNLIGHT INTO THE SPACES MORE EFFECTIVLEY.

THE FLOORING FOR THE EXTERNAL STAIRCASE IS MADE OF PERFORATED METAL MESH WHICH COMBINED WITH THE CURVE INSTILLS THE SENSE OF VERTIGO.

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WOODEN DECKING IS USED AS A CONTRAST TO THE INNER CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE RAMP 3

Scene 5: Circulation through outer most Scene 6: Now, at the roof top, a climatic ramp set up to create a suspenseful journey. view of the hills juxtaposes the int. exp.

Route Up 1 Route Up 2

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Route Up 3

Centripetal force naturally pulls user towards entrance

Recessed space to invoke feeling of entering ‘a different world’

Project 1 -Precedent Study -Linear Typology

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Vista of Bregen Highlands on West

Indirect light wells flood cylindrical room spaces

View of local historical church landmark on East

High walls create suspenceful user journey in ramp 3 to reach rooftop views

Timber terraced floor finish used to bridge gap between cold concrete below and warmth of consequential deck space

RC cantilevered Ramp 3 with exterior matte finish alum. cladding

H.S.T. Lam. Glass Windows to Strip found. Supports cantilevered ramp while allowing space under to be usable

Ramp 2 supported by entrenchment into green ground plane that helps anchor structure into surroundings

Acts as threshold with curtain separator before entering activity space

Large opening at end of atrium pulls user through the space, leading to consequential space

TUTORIALGROUP : |

Above, left: diagrammatic exploded perspective shows flow of space in three circulation routes (shown as red, green and blue relating to ramps 1, 2 and 3 resp.). Quality of space is defined by light & texture and kinesthetics of movement. Numbers 1-6 correlate to eye-level user experiential journey diagrams.

Ramp 3 radiated at periphery, designed as culminating journey to rooftop.

Ramp 2 and 3 access at end point of atrium circulation

Enlarging ceiling height draws people to ramp circulation

THE SLATS ARE RAISED AS A BARRIER TO PREVENT ADULTS AND CHILDDREN FROM ACCIDENTALLY STEPPING ONTO THE LIGHT WELLS.

6000 MM

Primarily Daylit

Below: diagrammatic sections AA’ (left) & BB’ (right) show daylight as a key element that is used to dictate programmatic order of space (eg: the ramp artificially lit around a daylit research centre) Visual connection between the scientific programme and communal activities to spark user interaction

THE MEETING ROOMS ARE ALL DIFFERENT SCALES OF A CIRCLE TO CREATE A VARIETY OF OFFICE SIZES.

VIEWING AREA TO ANY EVENTS BELOW.

Only Artificial lit

Spatial hierarchy system on Ground and 1st Floors

THE AREA IS WELL LIT AND INVITING WHICH CONTRASTS WITH THE DARK LOWER FLOOR.

Scene 3: Enclosed-bunker like exhibition Scene 4: Moving through 1st floor dictated space created by using a centripetal ramp. by terraced floor reaching towards roof deck

Linear circulation experience

Inner ramp defining internal building spatial system

PROJECT TITLE :

THE SLOPE IS USED AS AN EXHIBITION AREA AS VISITORS ARE MORE INCLINED TO STOP AND LOOK AROUND AS THEY GET TIRED WHEN ASCENDING THE SLOPE.

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Cloister ring acting as circulation and secondary spaces

Circulation space as buffer to create threshold around heart

Panorama of townscape juxtaposes the experience before coming through the opaque doors

DUE TO THE LACK OF COLUMNS AND THE USE OF CONCRETE FOR THE CEILING, THE USER EXPIERENCES THE FEELING OF WEIGHTLESSNESS.

DIFFUSED LIGHT BOUNCES OFF THE WALLS AND CEILING CREATING A LIGHTER ATMOSPHERE.

Centrifugal force

II. Overhanging Ramps 2 and 3 utilized to create spatial depth for the 3 access points and minimizing thermal gain

Primary space

9000 MM

Scene 1: Entry into vestibule and threshold Scene 2: Daylit atrium as datum of spatial experience for the community space between atrium and exterior

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III. North Axis through atrium as spine to access ramps 2 and 3

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THE USE OF GLASS ON THE FIRST FLOOR VISUALLY CONNECTS THE SQUARE TO THE VESTIBULE.

SPOTLIGHTS ARE USED TO ILLUMINATE AND ENHANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF EXHIBITION PIECES.

NATURAL LIGHT ONLY ENTERS FROM THE OPENING ON THE ROOF CREATING A POINT OF FOCUS.

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

Group C

Shear walls to raft found. used to suit centralised gridded basement for local library and research activity

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

T H E

S T R U G G L E

W I T H

W A T E R

A concentric architecture proposal in memory of the Great Kuala Lumpur Flood 1971. Narrative continues on in Linear design as the aftermath.

Concept : Conceptual sketch design to flood event

The user experiences a synchronicity of spaces pivoted from the centre point through differentials of heavy to immaterial materiality to evoke particular user perceptions of water that mutate by time and space.

Exposition intensity :

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Rising action confusion :

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The experience as a trapped ant

T e a b

Thunder and lighting roar in the sky as torrents of rain rage for hours on end. While inside, they remain quietly put in darkness yet some are petrified by the sound, light and strong winds that rock their homes.

As they move in their houses to ensure everything is sealed, their footsteps are shaky following the rhythm of the storm.

At initial flood waters, the flash flood presents to them as a dematerialising field of water over the ground. They perceive the water as shallow yet utterly perplexing to them. Searching around in this ‘sea’, they find themselves lost as their kinaesthetic perceptions are disorientated.

PROJECT TITLE :

Project 1B - Spatial Translations -Concentric Typology |

Resolution conflicted :

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In the desperate need to surmount the uncontrollable rise of water, rash movements due to uncertainty are followed by a need to quickly escape to higher ground. A feeling of drowning plays in the mind with the encroaching water level. They perceive this liquid mass as an imposing and immaterial entity enveloping their entire space.

TUTORIALGROUP : SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

relating

Spatial typology exploration using synchronic pivots as concept

The experience as a sinking vessel.

he xperience s a lost oat

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Climax panic :

in

Group C

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The experience as a tightrope walker

The experience as a panorama of the sea

Having tried to find refuge within the roof space, their thoughts are convoluted trying to reconcile their next actions in the liminal space.

They feel a sense of transit trying to search for direction upwards whilst awaiting the storm to settle.

The storm soon settles and some of them bold enough go up through the roofs to witness the unexpected scale of the flood. They are placed in a state of shock where they find themselves transported almost to another environment. The vastness of the flood line becomes a sight of introspection in how this liquid mass mutates in their perception from a shallow field of water to an imposing envelope of water.

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

Epilogue - awe :

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

A

CONCEPTUAL STAGE IDEAS

G FLOOR PLAN 1:100

LAKE BUILDING AND BRIDGE

CAVE SITE PLAN DIAGRAM

Contrast via site features to create impact of water element on perception

2 Preliminary concept perspective sketch tries to capture an experience of transferring into an ‘otherworldly’ realm of mirrors where the user moves within a maze like concentric design

AB

B

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D N

1

DN

3 FLOORS

Centripetal motion to emphasise synchronicity towards centre for free movement space

Preliminary concept perspective sketch tries to capture the prevalence of a central water element that becomes a point of intrigue yet concealed to the user. This idea translated into the use of light to symbolically connote overwhelm in panic.

Note: Numbers 1-6 correlate to interior perspectives A

SECTION AA 1:100 CIRCULATION

Pivotal paths created by planes to introduce synchronic user movement responding to various degrees of experience of the victims

PROJECT TITLE :

WALLS

Users interact kinaesthetically to inclined wall planes to create ‘confusion’ illusion

Project 1B - Spatial Translations -Concentric Typology

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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The user moves through the space discovering layers upon layers of new interactions with water illusions to arise feelings of confusion. Floor planes reference the centripetal and centrifugal concepts from the case study

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TUTORIALGROUP : SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

Group C

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

A

EXCERPTS OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

ROOF PLAN 1:100

Centrifugal force PANORAMA OF LAKE

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Inertia Centripetal force

ACOUSTICS

In the case study on Noordung Centre, the concept of floor and wall planes were used to create a dynamic circulation for people to ‘spill’ over from space to space

Contrast between quiet and loud spaces (curated sounds) to evoke sounds of the storm

LAKE

B

B

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LIGHT

Lighting & Solar diurnal cycle to create representation of increasing and decreasing water levels 3

Materiality detail for the external wall references the sounds of thunder created. Detail explores the use of kinetic zinc plates that move along a zinc tube due to the pressure differential through the holes in the concrete wall.

A

CAVE

Note: Numbers 1-6 correlate to interior perspectives

1

2

2

& AWE

SECTION BB 1:100

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VIEWS

Water is introduced at stages where each confrontation represents an associated feeling through emphasis and perspective

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3 4

Materiality detail for the internal walls references the concept of dematerialisation occurring in the different flood stages from concrete to glass.

Concrete wall facing space 1 is finished with streaks of rock salt concrete process to create a shimmering effect of cascading rain

PROJECT TITLE :

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1 MATERIALITY

To create effect of moving from intense storm to panic, concrete dematerialises into clear glass, translucent light

Project 1B - Spatial Translations -Concentric Typology

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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TUTORIALGROUP : SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

Group C

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SHOWING LIGHT RAYS WHICH INDICATE WATER LEVEL DURING THE FLOOD.

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SHOWING AUDITORY EXPERIENCE WHEN WINDS HIT ZINC PLATE TO EMULATE THE SOUND OF THUNDER.

PERSPECTIVE SHOWING THE CONFUSION CAUSED BY REFLECTIVE MIRROR WALLS AND TRANSPARENT GLASS FLOORS.

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PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE CORE CENTRE WHERE ZINC PLATES REFLECT SUNLIGHT WHICH CAST A GLOW ON THE TRANSLUCENT GLASS. PROJECT TITLE :

Project 1B - Spatial Translations -Concentric Typology

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SHOWING THE WALL WHICH GUIDE USERS TO THE ROOFTOP. TUTORIALGROUP : SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

Group C

PERSPECTIVE OF THE AFTERMATH, SHOWING THE CALMNESS OF THE WAVES DESPITE THE DESTRUCTION IT HAD CAUSED. STUDENTS’ NAMES :

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Jaden Lim, Ooi Min Xuan, Philip Chong, Sasidaran & Yeshohdhan |

MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

T H E

W I L L

O F

T H E

P E O P L E

A linear architecture proposal in memory of the Great Kuala Lumpur Flood 1971. The narrative is a continuation from the concentric design n a r r a t i v e .

CONCEPT The user experiences a sequence of spaces through a progression as they ascend through differentials of sight, thermoception, kinesthetic, tactility and auditory perceptions among others to receive an experience of desolation through fragmentation until recovery through solidification

Spatial typology analysis

Flood narrative inspiration

THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE Narrative progression from isolation to euphoria to hopeful and serenity.

ISOLATION

EUPHORIC

HOPEFUL

SERENITY

The aftermath sees a total fragmentation of spaces and domestic elements that create seclusion. they are stranded in the open, the spatial condition is wet and humid creating a figuratively dark calmness. their ocular sense blurs as the individual’s own condition becomes the prime attention in the heavy, cool and still air.

In pursuit to find shelter from their isolation, there is a sense of discovery as some paddle away on their own apparatus and some waiting for the rescue team boat. on their meandering way, the journey is full of sounds and views; things to see in the commotion of the area. they see a strata of human activity bringing out an empathy in them to their s u r r o u n d i n g s .

After this euphoric journey, they soon come into outlets where paths funnel together. they feel a sense of kinship as brethren have come together. the disaster is of a macro scale, yet moving closer they are welcomed by checkpoints of rescuers who service identity verification, then sorting different people groups, unloading of assets brought and finally handing over of new supplies.

Moving as a cohort they arrive to the relief centre, where their isolation, euphoria and hope culminate into a reflection of their being, now moving towards higher grounds. they are made aware through news media of the dynamic state of the recovery from the aftermath. the whole experience feels like a dream to them, having traversed vast obstacles to attain a liberation, now on looking the t r a g e d y .

THE

EXPERIENCE

AS

AN

ISLAND

THE EXPERIENCE AS A WANDERER

THE

EXPERIENCE

AS

A

COMMUNITY

THE EXPERIENCE AS A SURVIVING NATION

TOP VIEW

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Emergent Layer

Canopy Layer

Understory Layer

THERMOCEPTION AND HUMIDITY

To reflect the everchanging experience from isolation at the roof to the serenity at the relief centre, users spatially experience progression of micro climate and integumentary sensations

NATURAL SOUND INTENSITY

As users move from a quiet space of the isolated roofs to the increasingly busy and bustling spaces, sounds overwhelm them. The placements of hierarchical spaces in this manner responds to the natural forest layers.

WIND AND LIGHT INTENSITY

Moving from the domes up the 2nd space, and to the spaces beyond, the relation of ocular perception of surrounding features correlate to a emotional transition from a negative mood to a uplifted state

FRAGMENTATION AND TACTILITY

The spaces progressively get less fragmented through the use of recycled materiality (relating to the debris of the flood) in the fashion of a gabion wall. The users perceive a desolated form becoming wholesome.

SECTIONAL ELEVATION A AT 1ST YEAR

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN IDEAS

SECTIONAL ELEVATION AT 5TH YEAR

SECTIONAL ELEVATION AT 10TH YEAR

Conceptual design started with the notion of materiality as a metaphor to the transition of the flood from the aftermath to the recovery by exploring a recycled material that is used in a spectrum of fragmentation and which takes form to rebirth with the natural

integration

into

site

vegetation

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

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PERSPECTIVE INSIDE DOMES CREATES A SENSE OF ISOLATION

2 PERSPECTIVE FROM PATHWAY WHICH WIND AROUND EACH OTHER EMBARKING A EUPHORIC QUALITY IN THE SPACE

3 PERSPECTIVE FROM THE GATHERING POINT WHERE A FEELING OF HOPE ARISES AS THEY MOVE TOGETHER TO THE FINAL SPACE

NOTE: DUE TO THE TEMPORALITY OF THE DESIGN EVOLVING FROM YEAR ONE TO YEARS BEYOND, THE MATERIALITY STARTS OFF WITH A GABION LIKE SYSTEM WHERE THE AFOREMENTIONED RECYCLED MATERIALITY (REMINISCENT OF THE DEBRIS OF THE FLOOD) EVOLVES INTO A DEGRADED STATE AS SITE VEGETATION OVERGROW ON IT. THE BUILDING ARCHITECTURALLY MERGES INTO THE SITE RELATING TO THE IDEA OF REBIRTH IN THE AFTERMATH. THE IMAGES HERE SHOW THE INNER SPATIAL QUALITY AFTER A SPECULATED PERIOD OF 20 YEARS.

4 PERSPECTIVE FROM TRANSITION SPACE BETWEEN GATHERING POINT AND FINAL SPACE.

5 PERSPECTIVE FROM INSIDE OF THE FINAL SPACE CREATING A SENSE OF SERENITY AND A FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.

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PERSPECTIVE FROM AMPHITHEATRE SEATING ALLOWING USERS TO REFLECT ON THE PATH THEY HAVE TAKEN

PROJECT 2 is a two-part group and individual project.

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PROJECT 2A requires students to carry out a micro and macro site analysis in Tanjung Malim, Perak. With the materials procured, PROJECT 2B commences which would see students designing an interpretive center at selected microsites, with key emphasis on site context and spatial poetics.

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TA N J O N G M A L I M

SOCIO-CULTURAL HISTORY

PERAK , MALAYSIA

Left: Location map of Tanjung Malim Below: Socio-Cultural Timeline

PRE 1800s – RIVER LIFE

1863 - GRUESOME CIVIL WAR

1870 - ESTABLISHMENT

Sungai Bernam as an important connecting route which also carried vegetation, vegetables and other produce of the locals.

The Gumut war between Tun Ali and Wan Mutahir which repeated again in 1871 was spotted by commander in chief Haji Mustafa.

The founding of Kampung Kubu signified by the separation from Kg. Jambu and a – The first formal Malay settlement

I. MACRO HISTORY SITE NAME ETYMOLOGY I. The initial 2 areas that existed before Tanjung Malim were Kg. Kubu and Kg. Jambu.

1880s – RULERS & SCHOLARS

1876 - DECLARATION

1885 – BRITISH INFILTRATION

III. He had lived near the riverbank of Sungai Bernam.

II. One day, a religious person whom the people of Kg. Kubu had called “Mualim” which means religious in Malay arrived.

V. After his disappearance, the people of Kg. Kubu decided to rename themselves to Tg. Malim after the “Mualim” being who had lived near the River shaped like a cape or “Tanjung” in Malay.

INTRODUCTION A town in Muallim District, Perak, Tanjung Malim was first known for the earliest education centre in Malaysia now known as Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

It’s relevance in the colonial eras brought the railway changing the town forever from a Malay river settlement to a now promising economic township (according to MDTM). Still, the town seeks to find meaning in the “chaos” of edges (river and railway) which is interpreted to disjoint likes of people west and east as well as north and south.

Population size: 60,791 (2018) Major ethnic groups: Malay(46%), Chinese(37%), Indian (15%) Major income group: lower-middle class (B40) Major age group: 20-50 y/o

IV. Out of the blue this very known man had disappeared from Kg. Kubu leaving people questioning his disappearance.

Major occupational statistics: Self-employed, Shop Clerks and Educators Major religions: Islam, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity

Declaration of changing formerly known as Tanjung Jambu to be named Tanjung Malim, officiated by Tuan list and Raja Hitam Raja Onus.

1922 – INTELLECTUAL HUB

Sultan Idris Training College was one of the first training institutions in Malaysia which together with the railway brought Tg. Malim onto the map.

The role of Syed Abu Bakar bin Mohd alAttas (assistant chief of Ulu Bernam) in leading Islamic learning such like the Madrasah Al-Jidiah at Jalan Maktab

Frank Swettenham as Perak Resident with railways, post, telegraph, hospitals and others in time to come left a inseparable mark on the people.

1950s – COMMUNIST & DARURAT

Tremors felt with war trucks and sniper towers as the British set up base in Tg. Malim due to the railway usage in this period.

1971 – MAJOR FLOOD

Rising waters remain an issue till this day yet non in comparison to the past. They remember it as when time stood still like cool water through the streets.

TOWN MORPHOLOGY – FIGURE GROUND AND VEGETATION

1850s – 1890 Major: Kampung Kubu settlement starts at the south of the site PROJECT TITLE :

1890s – 1910 Major: Jalan Besar Shophouses, Old Railway station and UPSI

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

1910s – 1930 Major: Masjid Jamik and SJK (C) Chung Sin TUTORIALGROUP :

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1940s – 1950 Major: Former Bus Station and Caltex Petrol Station

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

1950s – 1980 Major: Former Bus Station and Caltex Petrol Station

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

1980s - Present Major: New Railway station and Telekom Building

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Ingress and egress

II. MACRO CIRCULATION

2

Train station

Bus stop

Taxi stand

PATH HIERARCHY

Ingress Egress Primary Views

A

Sungai Bernam

Entrance to Jalan Besar and main entrance to macro site with views along the river to site Signage of entrance to site with panoramic view of Changkat Asa

3

First junction on Jalan Besar showing views into town

4

Second junction on Jalan Besar showing views into town

Frequent cycling

Checkpoints

Secondary Views

Below: Abstract sectional views by sequential checkpoints depict the experience of scale of space and its relation to perceiving views and the dynamics of a user through space.

1

Bus station

B

River Site

C

Railway Site

D

Tunnel

VEHICULAR & PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC FLOW

Primary

Into

Secondary

From

Tertiary

Through

Pedestrian Bridge

E

VIEWS

8 AM

TM Building

F

S1

INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM JALAN BESAR

EGRESS ROUTE FROM SITE THROUGH JALAN KETOYONG

8

S2 High vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the morning in both micro sites as people travel to neighbouring towns like Ipoh.

9

1 PM 5

Third junction where Jalan Besar meets Jalan Ketoyong

6

End of Jalan Besar with panoramic view of railway site

7

Tunnel crossing railway with panoramic view to site

8

10

11

E 15

12

S1

7

Panoramic view of the contrasting railway station against the village view

14

13

F 6

D

Vista of the road axis 16

10

11

View from site into vernacular settlement

narrow

C

5

small A

17

View of TM building and telecom tower into site

12

Panorama along the junction

13

Depressed view into tunnel path

14

Views inside the center of the macro site

15

Junction on Jalan Loke Yew overlooking panoramic view of Changkat Asa into site

16

Vista of Changkat Asa beyond the river from the busy streets near the market

INGRESS ROUTE TO SITE VIA TRAIN

9

4

18 3

CHANGKAT ASA TRACKING HILL

S2 Medium to low vehicular traffic in both the micro sites with relatively high to medium flow of pedestrian use during the lunch hour. River site is prone to more pedestrian traffic due to the market in proximity to it.

8 PM

2

S1

B 1

17

18

Views inside the center of the town Panoramic view of Changkat Asa through the site PROJECT TITLE :

Macro site plan with indications of primary, secondary and tertiary circulations, routes of ingress and egress to the site and checkpoints in correspondence with the neighboring site context to implicate the journey.

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

TUTORIALGROUP : |

PEDESTRIAN VEHICULAR

INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM JALAN BESAR

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

High

High

Medium

Medium

Low

Low

S2 Relatively high pedestrian traffic during the late evening when compared to vehicular traffic which is medium to low in the railway site and low in the river site due to activity concentration in town core.

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

LANDMARK

III. MACRO COMMUNITY MEMORIES

NODE EDGE

Major

Minor

DISTRICT

Minor

Major Major Minor

Residential

Transportation

Lively Cultural Meet

Intellectual

Community hangout

Public services

SOUNDS AS MEMORY

Point source

Religious

Trades centre

Linear source

Iconic sound of the railway train passing by B Cheers of bustling market Up and downs of buses C and commuters

A

LANDMARK

BUILDING

It marks the railway track being the tallest building in the town gathering attention.

KAMPUNG LANDMARK

KUBU

E

Sounds of mosque Azan 5 times daily

2. SHOE COBBLER, 60s Dreams of new infrastructures to be built.

Enjoys the festivals that are held her favourite is the hungry ghost festival.

Passing through the place, reminisces a Malay settlement culture with livestock out and about.

3. OPPO SALES ASSOCIATE, 20s He wishes there were more parking spaces. He enjoys the night market which happens every Saturday behind KFC.

LIVELY CULTURAL MEET DISTRICT

Young business startups meet up to carry out community programmes to celebrate.

Music from shops in town core

1. 7 ELEVEN WORKER, 19 Tg. Malim is a ghost town as all shops closes at 10pm year-round. Community enjoys cycling around the commercial streets.

The locals’ spatial memories of place (selected from macro site plan)

TELEKOM

D

1 COMMUNITY HANGOUT

2

DISTRICT

The town is full of life as bus commuters and locals pass by the evening market to shop .

6

5

4. JOGGING COUPLE, 30s They hope Tg. Malim would not be urbanized with “global culture”. What they enjoy most is the “serenity” and the “harmonious environment”.

3

TG. MALIM MARKET NODE

Movements of poultry vendors preparing for morning rush hour

4 SARANG ART HUB NODE

Numbers 1-6 show place of interview on the macro site plan

Locals and tourists enjoy local rock music and culture, having the chance NEW RAILWAY STATION to hear stories from biker travelers.

NODE Locals commuting as part of daily routine where some work in Ipoh and return to Tg. Malim

The locals’ detail memories of elements > PROJECT TITLE :

AT BACK ALLEYS, narrow spiral staircases tell a tale of back lanes that where points of socialisation before becoming a dilapidated storage space.

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

AT FAÇADE OPENINGS, through the timber louvre shutters reminisce the days of daily impromptu conversations from ground level to 1st floor.

TUTORIALGROUP :

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Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

AT RUINS, Jaipur balcony element from a previously North Indian operated textile shophouse, leaves a mark on the colonial impact on the town.

AT ENVELOPES, due to the 1948 Malayan Emergency, concrete vent blocks symbolise the start of the modern era.

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

5. PASAR MALAM LADY, 46 Wishes there were flood relief accommodation at the town. She suggests the best thing in Tg. Malim is to hike the hills.

6. FLORIST, 40s Tg. Malim is a must rest stop. She likes the many open houses during hari raya celebration

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

A: 7 AM

IV. MACRO COMMUNITY LIFE

‘Small town life’ as “they” called it lives on familiarity and proximity enticing the simple life of the locals.

A: 8 AM

B: 10 AM

1

Taking the bus out of city

1

2

Buying groceries at Balai Lintang Muallim 2

C: 12 PM

D: 4 PM

Fishing at Sungai Bernam

1

Going to Qui Lam Toh Tong Temple for prayer

Going to work

2

Eating Lunch at Kedai Makan ayah din

3

Go Shopping at Tuck Lee Hardware Trading Co

3

Eat breakfast at Restoran Ghani

3

Taking a nap at Kampung Kubu

4

Bringing kids to SJK (C) Chung Sin

4

Feeding stray cats at the bus station 4

5

Taking the KMUTER to work

5

Servicing the car

5

1

TRAIN STATION

F: 10 PM

Returning from Klinik Lam

1

2

Closing down Pajak Gadai Tai Hin

2

Eating supper at Restoran Rakyar

3

Eating dinner at Rasa Sarang Kafe Tg Malim

3

Going to listen to live music at Sarang Art Hub

Returning home from UPSI

4

Cycling

4

Security worker going to work at night

Exercising outside

5

Kids Playing sports at SJK (C) Chung Sin

3

Returning home from train

Taking money from Maybank

1

2

Eat at Hitz cafe

3

Pick up kids from SJK (C) Chung Sin

Go to Church Of Most Holy Redeemer

4

Going to Tanjong Malim Jamik Mosque

5

Returning home from bus

C: 12 PM

B: 10 AM

5

E: 7 PM

TRAIN STATION

>5km/h: 309 h/year

TRAIN STATION

>5km/h: 255 h/year

4

5 1

>5km/h: 84 h/year COMMUNICATION TOWER

2

COMMUNICATION TOWER

TM BUILDING

COMMUNICATION TOWER

TM BUILDING

TM BUILDING

RAILWAY SITE

RAILWAY SITE

3

RAILWAY SITE

3

5

2 >5km/h: 73 h/year

4 1 RIVER SITE

1

BUS STATION

BUS STATION

RIVER SITE

3

BUS STATION

RIVER SITE

4 RIVER

2

RIVER

D: 4 PM

E: 7 PM

TRAIN STATION

>5km/h: 89 h/year

RIVER

F: 10 PM

TRAIN STATION

TRAIN STATION

5

3

5

5 >5km/h: 84 h/year COMMUNICATION TOWER

2

COMMUNICATION TOWER

1

TM BUILDING

1

TM BUILDING

COMMUNICATION TOWER TM BUILDING

4

RAILWAY SITE

>5km/h: 84 h/year

4

RAILWAY SITE

RAILWAY SITE

>5km/h: 73 h/year 2 3

4 RIVER SITE

BUS STATION

RIVER SITE

>5km/h: 89 h/year

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

RIVER SITE

RIVER

RIVER

PROJECT TITLE :

1

BUS STATION

BUS STATION

RIVER

TUTORIALGROUP : |

3

2

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

V. MACRO ARCHITECTURE & COMMUNITY

“Grand” Modern Buildings 2000s Modern Shoplots 1980s-1990s Modern Shoplots 1960s-1970s Modern Shoplots

Architectural typologies and elements - historical analysis of community development in terms of memories, socio-economics (livelihood and status) and communal behaviours.

Left: Monumental looking Church at East

K E Y 1 : U R B A N IT Y A N D P O P U L A T IO N From observations and interviews, the mix of Modern architecture plays a role within the daily life and perceptions of locals toward what urbanity means to them and their future.

UPSI

KEY 5: CULTURE AND DATUM From observations and interviews, the traditional style of shophouses along the primary road north-south axis of Jalan Besar reminisces the town core atmosphere to the British Eras, serving as a linear datum of the town especially for the elderly. (see image)

At the fringes of the town, a pattern of large imposing buildings seem to dictate the site within a cognitive map that the locals orient themselves on. (left)

Shops like Pau Yik Mun and Pustaka Sanmin are still hotspots (image right bottom) for seniors who differ from UPSI students who usually hang around these areas briefly for food like TeaLive.

The distribution of ages of shops also concur with the population rise as new people (Rawa culture) moved into the town via the bus and train. (left)

4

3

Left: Luxury shoplot

K E Y 2 : P R O GRES S IVE D E V E LO P M E N T A N D V A L U E S From observations and interviews, the introduction of modern row houses reflects the town core business communities values towards socio-economic progression.

PROJECT TITLE :

1 Macro site plan of Tg. Malim town (See key 15)

Bus Station

K E Y 4 : H E R I T A GE A N D E C O N O M I C S T A T U S From observations and interviews, socio-economic gaps and memory preservation issues are seen from the Vernacular Malay architecture in the perimeter of the town.

4 3

Bernam River

KEY 3: BA CKD A TE D M I N D SE T A ND E N T R E P RE N E U RS HIP From observations and interviews, the typological shift from squatter units to shoplots inform the slow mentality of the East side towards adopting newer business ways.

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

1900-1960s Vernacular Malay Middle Class 1870-1930s Vernacular Malay Upper Class 1960-1970s Partially Concretised Malay House

2

This, sprung up to mostly Chinese Entrepreneurship where contemporary designs from metropolitans became a symbol of the new culture. (left bottom)

‘Hut’ typology into commercial/religi ous programme

5

3

The double line railway saw an influx of business, esp. for Chinese families who later were able to afford row houses moving out from squatter and vernacular houses. (left top)

1990s Utilitarian Shoplots

With time, nonetheless, some of the middle aged locals are losing hope only seek to live out the building’s life through Chinese trade generations.

TM Building

‘Luxury’ modern renovated 1990s-2000s Low-medium rise 1990s Double Storey Row House 1980s Single Storey Row House

Varied Years Squatter typology

1930s-1950s Art Deco Shophouses 1910s-1940s Neoclassical Shophouses 1900s-1910s Palladian Shophouses 1880s-1900s Utilitarian Shophouses Unkempt condition with Govern. Redev. Plans ‘Halfway’ constructed building Improper Renovation of Shophouse Unique ‘Crossover’ style of Shophouse

TUTORIALGROUP : |

The culture of informal ‘gerai’ and ‘kedai runcit’ is prevalent due to the freedom these locals choose to maintain. (left and right top)

There is a middle class Malay community mostly towards the S.East and N. West, who tend to slowly “concretise” their timber houses with a few maintaining authenticity (top left)

There is a correlation between the establishment of new structures seen with the “hut” like typology in religious centres, markets and others and their frugal mindsets (left and right bottom)

For, the well-to-do, they maintain the original aesthetics of the Vernacular style (particularly Perak-ian Kutai style) seen in the S. East and the Mosque (top right)

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

VI. MICRO SITE 1 RAILWAY

Ingress and egress Ingress Egress

Bus stop

VIEWS

VEHICULAR

PEDESTRIAN

Circulation

Olfactory

Noise

Into

Primary

High

Major

High

High

From

Secondary

Medium

Minor

Medium

Medium

Tertiary

Low

Motorcycle

Low

Through

Human Activity

Positive Negative

PHOTO ANALYSIS Site use with buildings

The railway site once an a Caltex Petrol Station, now left jarringly vacant, having been a gatekeeper of the crossings over the decades.

Site Use With Train Train noise

Smell of trash, dead animals and drain.

Main road vehicle noise Negative human Activity spotted :- vandalism & littering

Site ends

Tunnel to site

Ingress and egress for motocycle to the other side of the town Tunnel for motorcyclist , pedestrian & cyclist from the other side of the town go through railway

0

Smell of railway metal Ingress and egress to tunnel and to shoplot Motorcyclist , cyclist & pedestrian route

SWOT ANALYSIS Strength: Connected to bus station through historical axis inviting multifold of user engagement

Weakness:Adjacent building mares potential of new building due to unpleasant views of it

Opportunity:History of railway tracks as programmed

Threats: Existing circulation between sides of town sensitive due to orientation and proximity

TOP VIEW OF SITE AND CONTEXT

TM BUILDING BEYOND

3000

EAST-WEST SECTIONAL ELEVATION PROJECT TITLE :

3000

9900

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

6100

NORTH-SOUTH SECTIONAL ELEVATION TUTORIALGROUP :

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30000

3000

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

VIEWS

VII. MICRO SITE 2 RIVERSIDE

Ingress and egress

Bus stop

PEDESTRIAN

VEHICULAR

NOISE

Into

Primary

High

Major

High

From

Secondary

Medium

Minor

Medium

Through

Tertiary

Low

Motorcycle

Low

Ingress Egress

CIRCULATION

The site is located behind an abandoned guest house behind the Tanjung Malim Guest Station at the head of Jalan Besar.

OLFACTORY

1

Old timber doors and windows give off “eerie” vibes

Ground is slightly elevated.

View of river is blocked at human eye level.

Sand and gravel ground facilitates growth of aloe sp. .

4

TOP VIEW OF SITE AND CONTEXT

TUTORIALGROUP : |

Old drain overgrown with various species of groundcover.

S: Strategic location adjacent to entry of macro site and bus station.

W: Existing on-site building and negative user activity tarnishing site experience.

O: Peaceful environment amidst tropical vegetation relating to retreat from busy primary road.

T: Congestion occurring at main road and flooding due to heavy rainfall. (not river due to bund).

NORTH-SOUTH SECTIONAL ELEVATION

9900

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

Mild odour protrudes from river

SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT ANALYSIS

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Debris of old construction materials like clay and zinc plates scattered around the site

Old drain overgrown with various species of groundcover.

+

PROJECT TITLE :

The abandoned guesthouse. Evidence of human activity can be seen from laundry and bottles

Building and carpark serves as noise buffer from traffic of the main road.

-

EAST-WEST SECTIONAL ELEVATION

Positive Activities (i.e. Fishing, Trekking, Walking)

1. Looking In

3. The Site

3

Medium

2. The Rundown Guesthouse

1. Seeing Through

The only entrance/exit to and from site. A carpark here services the bus stations patrons.

-

Negative Activities (i.e. Drinking, Smoking, Loitering)

High

PHOTO ANALYSIS

Sunset view starting from 6:30pm can be framed here.

+

HUMAN ACTIVITY

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Road Site River

VIII. MICRO SITE MECHANICS

Drainage Circulation

1

Ingress/Egress

2

Scented Pink wild flowers Creepers

3

Tropical tree mix

4

Bamboo

Precipitation: 2798mm annually (Peak is 346mm in Nov)

Bioclimatic condition: Temp. above 27 & humidity above 70% (avg.)

MICRO SITE 2: RIVERSIDE

MICRO SITE 1: RAILWAY 12 PM

A

Drain

RESIDENTUAL HOUSES

MOSQUE

12 PM

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS FOREST

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

OVERHEAD BRIDGE >1km/h: 680 h/year >5km/h: 84 h/year

TM BUILDING

>12km/h: 1 h/year

BUS STATION 3

TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER

PUBLIC TOILET

1 A

A

A

2

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

ABANDONED BUILDING

TRAIN TRACKS UNDERGROUND MOTOCYCLE BRIDGE

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

4 BUS PARKING

A

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

>1km/h: 848 h/year

FLOODS UP TILL BUND LEVEL 1. RARELY REACHES LEVEL 2

>1km/h: 712 h/year

>5km/h: 89 h/year

>5km/h: 73 h/year >12km/h: 1 h/year

RESIDENTIAL HOUSES

>1km/h: 712 h/year >5km/h: 73 h/year >12km/h: 1 h/year

>1km/h: 848 h/year

AIRBNB

>5km/h: 89 h/year

OVERHEAD MOTOCYCLE BRIDGE

SHADOW ANALYSIS

SHADOW ANALYSIS

8 AM

2 PM

6 PM

8 AM

2 PM

JADEN

Shadow Analysis 10am

The shade created by the AirBnB create shaded space for customers.

PROJECT TITLE :

There is no shading on the site. The only shaded areas are under the trees and in the commercial areas.

Project 2a1 – Site Analysis

FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

The TM building shades the site from the sun creating a comfort zone.

TUTORIALGROUP :

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The site is covered by the abandoned building at the east of the site.

Group C

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

Shadow Analysis 2pm

There no shading on the site. The shaded areas are under the trees and in the bus station.

STUDENTS’ NAMES : |

6 PM

JADEN

JADEN

Shadow Analysis 6pm

The surrounding trees create shade on the site.

Annabelle Ching, Chok Jia Yue, Jaden Lim, Misha Munirah, Philip Chong, Yeshohdhan, Zuha Majid

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

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MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

A3 Presentation Panels ADIII Tanjung Malim Interpretive Center

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

Brick curtain walls are cooling and aids in natural ventilation. Arrangement of bricks can be manipulated to portray holes of a fabric.

Concrete shell façade helps to direct natural sunlight into the space.

Arrangements of openings can be manipulated to portray the holes of a fabric.

Lee Kuan Yew plant drapes from the openings to soften the façade of the building. It portrays the strands of hair-like thread fraying from the holes of a stretched out fabric.

Preliminary conceptual sketch of the interpretive centre.

Here, a concrete/ brick shell encloses the building with openings that mimick the wear and tear of an old fabric. The idea is to see Tanjung Malim as a canvas that paints the picture of a picturesque township of the yesteryears. This Interpretive Centre, ideally, is a historical museum and cultural centre which can serve as a meeting point for the people of Tanjung Malim.

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

1.

2.

3.

Massing Model

Grids

Subtraction of Form

A cuboid was placed into the trapezium site.

The longer façade faces North-South to reduce solar heat gain.

Gridlines are placed longitudinally. This aims to mimic the general form of the 1900s shophouse where buildings often have narrow facades but long buildings due to Dutch tax policies.

The cuboids are then “pushed” back or reduced to allow space for landscaping on the ground floor.

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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This subtractive approach takes into accounts views towards and from the site.

For example, that longer mass was untouched so as to capture the sight of the KTM railway and the township.

STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

4.

5.

6.

Imposing Spatial Hierarchy

Flow in/to/ and through Site.

Landscaping with Architecture

To host interior public, private, and service spaces, the mass is further broken down to accommodate the program of the space.

The pedestrian, motorcycle, and vehicular circulation is considered here. A tunnel was modelled through the structure so as to ease access along the two roads.

The structure has to work hand-in-hand with surrounding landscape in order to portray the narrative and for environmental reasons

Openings of the structure was also considered here to facilitate flow of prevailing winds into the structure.

Hence, the landscaping process was integrated seamlessly into the design.

With respect to the spatial organization of a traditional shophouse, private and service spaces (in blue) are arranged at the back while public spaces (in pink) are proudly presented in the front of the building

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

A

B

A` GROUND FLOOR PLAN | 1:100

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

A

B

A` GROUND FLOOR PLAN | 1:100

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

EAST ELEVATION| 1:100

WEST ELEVATION| 1:100

PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

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PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

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PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

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PROJECT TITLE : PROJECT 2B- TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TUTORIALGROUP : C FACULTY OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING &DESIGN

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STUDENTS’ NAMES : PHILIP CHONG WAN NING | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III MARCH 2020 SEMESTER

80mm diameter iron rebar, attached to floor and ceiling RC beams penetrating interlocking bricks.

70mm x 240mm perforated extruded clay brick, arranged in alternating patterns to allow ventilation.

200mm RC floor beam.

Sectional detail of perforated brick wall.

Skeletal Structural System. A skeletal post-and-beam structural system was considered for the Tanjong Malim Interpretive Centre as the design chosen for the building requires large openings in non-load bearing walls to express frayed-ness of building envelope. This building will used an exposed approach of design by showcasing the charm of the humble clay brick.

By using grid lines on the first and second level of the building, RC columns were able to be pinpointed where necessary. Then, a beam system was added to the by connecting the floor boundary to the columns predetermined.

The max span of the column used here was 8m.

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The non-load bearing walls of the interpretive centre will be composed of bricks, as mentioned before. Here, the floor slab will be a concrete floor slab with a brush finish. Concrete pad footings will transfer the load from the post and beams to the ground.

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

Exhibition Gallery A. The first space that visitors encounter. This space relies on artificial lighting: firstly to protect the exhibition pieces from direct sun exposure, as well as set the mood for the patrons as a reminder of the slow gloomy days of Tanjung Malim.

A flight of stairs leading upwards mimics the light at the end of the tunnel. Up there, a panoramic view of the railway can be seen.

Here, local artisans can showcase their works for public viewing.

Exhibition Gallery B. Light from the 12PM to 3PM sun. casts onto the cold concrete gallery space, though not grazing the exhibiting walls. This space intends to be more personal for the user, as they stand in their position viewing out into the lazy township of Tanjung Malim.

Perforated walls help with ventilation of the space while at the same time providing an interesting sunshade.

The offices.

Secluded in the mezzanine floor between the first and second floor sits the administrative office. The space features much more privacy as it is away from eye level of the public floors.

The space is also orientated west with the view of the TM building. Staff occupying this space would not receive glare from the morning sun while they are at work, but would receive a warm welcome from the 6pm sun as a reminder for them to go home.

Corridors and Reading Nook.

This space features a much brighter environment for the users, especially children, to read books. The shaft connecting the ground floor to the rooftop garden enables the users in every floor to interact with one another.

The space is cooled by cross ventilation through aluminium box louvres, as well as evaporative cooling from the hanging plants.

Cafeteria The final space of Bygone finally brings in warmth by introcuding timber and terrazzo finishes to the space. Light from the skylight flushes into the site, illuminating communal space for users to enjoy their cup of coffee.

Introduction

Design Process

Bygones: By The Rails

Welcome to Tanjung Malim, Perak

Concept: Reminiscence of an old Recycling Bag

Orthographic Drawings

Welcome to the railway site

Design Approach: Isolating the Golden Era

Technicalities: Structure and the Environment

Narrative and Personal Interpretation

Design Strategies and Development

Visionary: Spatial Qualities, and Spatial Poetics

Thank You.

WORKSHOPS are carried out almost weekly by tutors after

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PROJECT 2A for students to focus on a certain areas of design in the week. Here, we look at designing visceral boards, brainstorming concept, as well as considering landscaping, structural, and environmental elements as design materials.

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ISILIENCE

“This little plant here is very strong: it grows amid the gaps of cemented bricks. Despite the lack of nutrients and water it would otherwise obtain from soil, it is still persevering, slowly but surely.”

Tanjung Malim’s town layout is special: radial axes span across one side of the town, while the southern side sees a more linear organization of builds. The two sides of the town is sliced through by the train tracks serving the ETS line that connects Kuala Lumpur to the northern part of the Malaysian peninsular.

However from human-eye level, one cannot simply experience the town layout. Visually, we can see small businesses colonizing parts of the five-foot-way and building setbacks, clambering out of their confined spaces.

Here we see, at large, the community of Tanjung Malim. Living their lives plainly in this season of a lazy economy. Both user and tenant absorbed into the ambiance of the slow-paced town. But they live on. Marketing their products, continuing traditional trades with the site elements both tangible and intangible.

Though the memories of the once glorious past not forgotten, the retired railway town of today perseveres.

SKETCH INTERPRETATION

Site info: Micro Site 1 (Railway)

(A)

To KTM Flyover

Setback from road: 6000 Setback from others: 3000 KTM railway track (B) The site surrounded with levels of sunken plaza increases grandeur entering through the site.

Concrete with brush finishing (A) to indicate the presence of the interpretive centre.

(C)

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Landscaping through architecture as design narrative: BLD. Ripped.

Proposal for existing fan mosaic path continuing in and around the building.

(B)

BLD.

Hedges bordering the site to provide visual distinction between road and build.

Frayed.

Retention pond downwind of prevailing North-Northeast Monsoon winds for evaporative cooling for building.

Tanjung Malim as the setting sun: Trees on east side to provide shade from the hotter morning sun. Trees will not be present on west side for the building to be exposed to the western sunset.

Preferable to replant existing trees on site for visual continuity (C)

Community plaza with seating areas connecting the cafeteria to the food stalls at south.

Existing food stalls

To container Air B&B

WORKSHOP 3- LANDSCAPE IN/THROUGH ARCHITECTURE

Tanjung Malim Interpretive Centre

Concept Design Narrative and Parti Location of the site acts as an anchoring datum for the starting point of the radial axes of the town. (figure on the left)

Structural Presence as Genius Loci must be achieved to highlight the importance of the location.

Cultural Representation in Architecture through the narrative of Tanjung Malim to be executed both visually and experientially:

Viewing Deck

Bubble Diagram showing the flow of spaces and general spatial organization.

Frayed, Ripped, Resistant.

Massing

Form following the shape of the site.

Subtraction of form to create a community plaza for the neighbouring stalls.

Tunnel crafted by subtraction to accommodate an existing passage on the site that connects two street.

Gridline implementation to organize the spatial layout.

TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE CONCEPT DESIGN

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Shift and addition of geometry to distinguish open and semi-open spaces exposes user to the view as well as shade community plaza below.

Conceptual Sketch and Materiality Conceptual sketch of the interpretive centre.

Shophouse grilles installed to honour the materiality language of the macro-site.

Brick curtain walls are cooling and aids in natural ventilation. Arrangement of bricks can be manipulated to portray holes of a fabric.

Concrete shell faรงade helps to direct natural sunlight into the space.

Arrangements of openings can be manipulated to portray the holes of a fabric.

Lee Kuan Yew plant drapes from the openings to soften the faรงade of the building. It portrays the strands of hairlike thread fraying from the holes of a stretched out fabric.

Here, a concrete/ brick shell encloses the building with openings that mimick the wear and tear of an old fabric. The idea is to see Tanjung Malim as a canvas that paints the picture of a picturesque township of the yesteryears. This Interpretive Centre, ideally, is a historical museum and cultural centre which can serve as a meeting point for the people of Tanjung Malim.

TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE CONCEPT DESIGN

Building-to-Context Relationship

Exhibition, Sightseeing.

Viewing Deck Gift Shop Corner

Shopping.

Exhibition Room

Admin.

Lobby Cafeteria Office/ Store/ M&E

Eating, Gathering, Cooking.

Community Plaza

Loud noise from train.

Ideally no openings here except for viewing deck (+) view of railway

Sunrise. (+) Elevated view of town

Tertiary Circulation through and around the building

Monsoon winds is blocked by shops Sunset.

(-) View of vandalism and rubbish (+) view of the road and container AirBnB

TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE CONCEPT DESIGN

Secondary Circulation

Ground Floor Plan | NTS

Section A-A`| NTS

Section B-B`| NTS First Floor Plan | NTS TANJUNG MALIM INTERPRETIVE CENTRE CONCEPT DESIGN

80mm diameter iron rebar, attached to floor and ceiling RC beams penetrating interlocking bricks.

70mm x 240mm perforated extruded clay brick, arranged in alternating patterns to allow ventilation.

200mm RC floor beam.

Sectional detail of perforated brick wall.

Skeletal Structural System. A skeletal post-and-beam structural system was considered for the Tanjong Malim Interpretive Centre as the design chosen for the building requires large openings in non-load bearing walls to express frayed-ness of building envelope. This building will used an exposed approach of design by showcasing the charm of the humble clay brick.

By using grid lines on the first and second level of the building, RC columns were able to be pinpointed where necessary. Then, a beam system was added to the by connecting the floor boundary to the columns predetermined.

The max span of the column used here was 8m.

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The non-load bearing walls of the interpretive centre will be composed of bricks, as mentioned before. Here, the floor slab will be a concrete floor slab with a brush finish. Concrete pad footings will transfer the load from the post and beams to the ground.

Section of building to show position of pad footing as well as roof-to-ceiling connection.

WORKSHOP 3- STRUCTURE AS ARCHITECTURE

AIR FLOW

GREENERY

As passive approach

As passive approach

Opening on roof will allow rising hot air to escape like that of courtyard.

Rooftop garden help with evaporative cooling of the structure top. Low shrubs and grass will be planted here.

7:25 AM

12:00 PM

This opening is determined by the program of the space. Here, the cafeteria will have more openings in accordance to MS1525.

PREVAILING S/W WIND

Openings at the SouthSouthwest on the second floor allows prevailing monsoon winds from entering the space.

The ground floor will abstain from openings as wind is obstructed from one-storey high shops.

Trees planted here to buffer the sound of sonic boom Retention pond airs in evaporative cooling of building.

Bricks arranged in alternating patterns to allow air to flow freely in and out of the space.

Hanging plants will act as green wall to cool down the building and filter air that enters the space.

7:25PM

SUNPATH As passive approach

UPCYCLING As passive approach

Wing walls disguised as shophouse parti walls at the entry of the cafeteria helps provide shade.

Longer face of the building faces North-South orientation to reduce solar heat gain from the rising Eastern sun and setting Western sun

A lot of used oil barrels are scattered across the side borders. Their hollow interiors and steel exteriors makes them suitable for planter boxes or as an accent wall, as the barrels can invoke a memory of the site.

SOUNDPROOFING As passive approach Openings are minimized in the Northern faรงade to dampen the sonic boom of the arriving KTM Commuters.

Oil barrels abandoned in the site.

Ventilated accent wall.

WORKSHOP 4- ENVIRONMENT AS ARCHITECTURE

Northern faรงade facing railway with little openings. Materials intending to be monolithic and harmonize the faรงade for the train commuters.

End, Thanks.

See you in AD IV