Pangkor Pelagic Floating Hub

PANGKOR PELAGIC FLOATING-HUB As A Stimulator For The Socio-Economy And Distinctiveness Of The Fisheries’ Livelihood In Pangkor Island Yong Ee Ning

Faculty of Design And Architecture M.Arch UPM 2020/2021 Year 5 Semester 2

GS55297

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Abstract The community of Pangkor Island is established and structured on fisheries as the primary source of income. However, the fishing village’s identity has been degraded to a commercialised town to reflect the “branding identity” of a duty-free island due to disparities in development strategies between fisheries and tourism. Furthermore, the younger generation and local fishers are becoming less active in the fishery industry due to the perception of the fishery industry’s insignificant potential. Strategies for conservation and sustainable use of marine resources are essential to ensure fisheries’ long-term sustainability in these areas.

This thesis provides intervention in the potential of research; education and training contribute to the local fishing industry’s sustained growth. When the architecture serves as a stimulator for Pangkor Island’s fisheries livelihood and marine resources, it promotes and activates marine ecology’s development and exploration in a long-term order to target the root cause of the declining industry. This research further investigates how architecture can bridge the gap between the public and the lab. The fisheries community is engaged to promote informal education to allow knowledge transfer from local experts’ expertise to the general public. This study will discuss the design and planning strategies that encourage knowledge, awareness, and responsibility on local marine resources and the cultural heritage of fishing in a fishing village with pelagic fish as the fundamental programming for the research lab.

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Acknowledgement I have received a great deal of support and assistance throughout the journey of the thesis.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my thesis mentor, Dr Nor Hayati Hussain, whose expertise, guidance, and continuous encouragement motivated me to finish my thesis.

My heartfelt gratitude goes to our studio master, Ar Wan Sofiah Wan Ishak, for her support and encouragement. I am also thankful to the studio’s mentors, Dr Wan Srihani Wan Mohamed, Ar Kalsom, Ar Wooi Lok Kuang, and Ar Lim Kee Yen, who have provided me with insights and advices along this journey.

Last but not least, I wish to acknowledge the unwavering support and affection of my family and friends during my thesis pursuit; without them, my thesis would not have been possible.

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Contents

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Abstract

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Acknowledgement

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the connection Research Background Problem Statement Thesis Aim and Objectives Scope and Limitation Thesis Statement NABC Approach

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The island Pangkor Island Fisheries Development The Distinctiveness of Pangkor Island Issues on the Development of Fisheries in Pangkor Island Case Studies

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Site and Context Key Attributes to Site Selection - Macro Analysis Site Selection Micro Analysis Historic Representation on Proposed Site Growing Movement of Proposed Site Additional Dimension to Space Programme Challenges and Potential of Selected Site (SWOT)

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Contents

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Stimulator Design Narrative - Definition and Scope Architecture as Stimulus Design Generator Archipelago as Metaphor for Pelagic Floating-Hub Target Users Adjacency of Space Facilities and Space Relationship Design Exploration Study Model Planning Strategies Design Inspiration

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Design Outcome Pangkor Pelagic Floating Hub Exploded Axonometric Diagram Architectural Plans Elevations Sections Rendered Perspectives Materiality

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Technical competency Sustainable Development Strategies Construction Detail Fire Safety Requirements Mechanical and Electrical Services Floor Area

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Conclusion

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References

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PANGKOR PELAGIC FLOATING-HUB As A Stimulator For The Socio-Economy And Distinctiveness Of The Fisheries’ Livelihood In Pangkor Island by Yong Ee Ning GS55297

Faculty of Design And Architecture M.Arch UPM 2020/2021 Year 5 Semester 2