The Food Collective: An Urban Playground.

the food collective: an urban playground

Architectural Design Project Report

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CHEW XUE ER

EDUCATION

PRIMARY EDUCATION

@ Sekolah Seri Suria, Hulu Langat

08/2008

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SECONDARY EDUCATION

@ Rafflesia International School, Kajang

FOUNDATION (FNBE)

@ Taylor's Lakeside Campus, Subang

AutoCAD

Kajang, Selangor

Architecure, Sem 6

Taylor's

TECHNICAL SKILLS ABOUT ME

Autodesk Revit

PAST EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2021 - Present

PARTICIPANT OF ARC.ADE COMPETITION

SABD Esports 2021

+60 162161530

xueerchew@gmail.com

@xueer.c_

https://xueerchew.wixsite. com/sabd

PARTICIPANT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND BAMBOO CONSTRUCTION OF 2021

LANGUAGES

English Chinese Malay

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Focuses on "Sensing the City" by considering user requirements and goals. An urban hub that will serve as the "Third Place" for the city.

Aligns to UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to reduce inequalities and promote inclusivity. and designing sustainable communities.

SITE LOCATION BUILDING FUNCTION

Jalan PM 10, Malacca Public Building

BUILDING DESIGN

GROSS FLOOR AREA

1800m² - 2000m² excl. basement

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

URBAN HUB DESIGN PROJECT AIM

3-5 Storeys

Open space

Landscaping

Parking on site

A design to create a positive impact to the city and the community, bridging people together.

A community building supported by the local NGOs to support, help and empower youth.

A common space for public to express creativity, yet maximizing economical gain, sustaining the community

Implement net-zero strategies to achieve a climate sustainable building

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

Complies with pertinent guidelines and regulations.

Engaging and inviting to the surrounding by implementing architectural enhancement. General and wellunderstood programme. To educate users about importance of sustainability

Positive impact on neighbourhood in a long-term and universal issue.

Programs to ignite learning experiences with workshops, technological, and social exposure

LOCAL FOOD

FOOD PRODUCTION

RETAIL MARKET

ECONOMY BOOSTER

MALACCA

LOCAL GAMES

GAMES SPORTS

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE

PRE - COLONIAL ERA

COLONIAL ERA [ FORTRESS ]

POST INDEPENDENCE ERA

PRESENT [ HERITAGE ]

Melaka settlement at a present date clearly shows the liveliness of the town, due to tourism of cultural heritage and local food

PARAMESWARA JETTY

elements of legibility

LANDMARKS

CONVENIENCE STORES

ASAM PEDAS

PAHLAWAN WALK

UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE

PLACE OF INTERESTS

MUSEUM SAMUDERA

ICQ FERRY TERMINAL

MENARA TOWER

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 03

elements of legibility

NATURAL EDGE NATURAL EDGE

The river gives nostalgia as it has always been a part of the local's everyday life. The natural edge of the river gives a sense of calmness.

PERMEABLE PERMEABLE EDGE EDGE

Permeability of shop houses' edges gives a sense of familiarity to users which heightens chance of interaction between users.

PATHS PATHS

Streets or sidewalks which encourages walking. Surrounded by frontages, giving a sense of enclosure, connecting two areas.

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 03

elements of legibility

FUNCTIONAL ZONING FUNCTIONAL ZONING

Majority of function is economy, however, many shophouses have been abandoned and neglected.

SOCIAL ZONING SOCIAL ZONING

Locates active human activities. Social activities in cultural areas to authenticate cultural value.

URBAN BLOCK URBAN BLOCK

Urban block distinguishes differences in storeys for each highlighted districts.

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIE 03

CONTACT CONTACT POINTS POINTS

Contact points of where most people meet which includes tourists and locals.

NODES NODES LINKAGE LINKAGE

Main attractions in Melaka which both tourist and local visits.

NODES NODES

Focal points that have frequent activity from locals & tourist, creating intersections.

elements of legibility

The nodes surrounds the site creating points of identities. Creates a pausing point allowing users to interact with the site.

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 03

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

PRIMARY

SECONDARY FERRY ROUTE

DIRECTION OF

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

WALKWAYS

ROAD CROSSING

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 03

90% of shophouses on Jalan Pm 10 are vacant/ abandoned, as a result of post-pandemic syndrome.

Causing low human activity on Jalan PM 10.

Modern typology compared to shophouses in Jonker street

[shophouses]

The jetty enables people to travel to Indonesia or vice versa.

Many Indonesians arrived in Melaka through this jetty either for medical treatment from private hospitals or sightseeing.

ICQ Terminal Feri Antarabangsa

ICQ Terminal Feri Antarabangsa

SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 03

INACTIVE FRONTAGES

ENCLOSED VACANT ENCLOSED

Minimal openings

Reflective glass

Reduces views into or out from space.

Vacant shop lots seen throughout site

A place where homeless congregate

Enclosed Shopfront

Minimal openings

Reflective glass Reduces views into or out from space

About 50% of shophouses and buildings are vacant due to high rent, post-pandemic syndrome and abandonment. Ground floors are usually occupied, first floor and above would be vacant or rented out to foreign workers.

In order to encourage existing buildings to undergo adaptive reuse, low cost spaces are necessary to incentivize startups establishment in this area.

ACTIVE FRONTAGES

Separated Maintain passive contact through views

Airconditioned & privacy

Building extended out to 5 foot way

Obstructive

Vibrant & lively

Direct access without obstruction. Interaction between inside and outside

Most active shop lots are highly permeable as majority tend to maintain same open shopfront, allowing interaction between pedestrians and shop owners.

Rare instances such as obstructing the 5footway due to business are very unlikely.

Permeability of shop lots sets the tone for town as a mellow, free and humble business dwellings which makes people linger.

GLASS SPILL-OUT OPEN

the food collective: an urban playground

DESIGN STRATEGY & EXPLORATION

DESIGN STRATEGY & EXPLORATION 04 design strategies

DESIGN STRATEGY & EXPLORATION 04

Spatial Programming

concept & framework

P.L.A.Y ground SOCIAL HUB

DESIGN STRATEGY & EXPLORATION 04

Shenzhen Neobio Family Park / X+Living.

Shenzhen Neobio Family Park occupies the atrium of the shopping centre, creating what X+ Living described as a "dream city" for children. Since the family park is located at the riverside, designers drew inspirations from natural views in the composition of the design.

A pastel-hued world of castles that decorate the various activity areas. While the environment is designed for kids, the restaurant is also an adultfriendly place where parents will want to linger as well.

Various play pits are filled with balls, sand and toys. Children enjoy learning different jobs and making friends at a children’s vocational experience center.

The reasonable circulation in the space makes it a comprehensive family park that integrates entertainment, education and rest areas. Oversized parasol structures mark out the location of different functions and contribute to a playful atmosphere, improving the overall aesthetic quality of the shopping mall and enriching the experience of consumers, who can enjoy the open view from the various floors.

Includes a large play center, a party place, a library and areas for kid-friendly activities. All areas have a distinct story-world quality, decorated with digital projections on wall where diners can have an immersive experience in a fairyland.

DESIGN STRATEGY & EXPLORATION 04

Keppel Maker Port Sharing City

YEOW YANN HERNG & JESSICA JOLIN HO.

Propagate the ‘maker culture’ that arose with the advent of the Sharing Economy paradigm. The Keppel Maker Port serves as an incubator for designers and makers, providing opportunities for collaboration and exchange throes ugh a new model of working.

The main thing was to get people engaged and involved from the making process, ideation, testing and giving feedback, crowdfunding, to the consumption of retail and dining through a new experience of the ‘site as a marketplace’ To further support the idea of coproduction, these activities are then hosted in spaces produced by the Keppel Maker Port’s Production Hub itself, such in which strives to cultivate a community that produces what they consume.

Explores the concept of circular economy which seeks to keep resources in use for as long as possible Involves 4 elements recycling, making, testing, and distribution. Old models of 3D printed are sent back to the Production Hub to be disassembled, crushed, and recycled to form filaments for large-scale 3D printers. Uses these recycled filaments to print new models to be distributed Such encourages minimal material wastage and allows for on-demand production of such modules Such is actually in line with Singapore’s trend of ‘designing for disassembly’.

‘For the people, by the people’.

TECHNICAL COMPONENTS

4mm polycarbonate

6mm fire proof glass

support profile

reflective coating

edge beam

FINAL PANEL LAYOUT

BOARD 1 BOARD 2

BOARD 3 BOARD 4

BOARD 5 BOARD 6

JOURNEY REFLECTION SUMMARY 07

As the last semester of studying architecture comes to a close, I find myself filled with a whirlwind of emotions. This journey has been one of both challenges, growth and self-discovery, but most importantly, a time of profound appreciation for the incredible mentors who have guided me along the way.

From the very beginning, stepping into the world of architecture was a daunting yet exciting prospect. Throughout the whole degree, my tutors have been guiding me. Their unwavering support and encouragement were evident in every critique, where they pushed me to think beyond the obvious and embrace the unconventional. They challenged me, to embrace failures as stepping stones, and to learn from every setback. It was in these moments that I truly understood the value of their dedication to my success. Beyond the academic realm, my tutors were more than just instructors; they were mentors and friends. They offered a listening ear during times of doubt, providing the reassurance I needed to keep pushing forward. Their empathy and understanding created a nurturing space where I could freely express my ideas without fear of judgment.

As I reflect on the growth I've experienced during this semester, I realize that it wouldn't have been possible without their genuine care and belief in my potential. They saw something in me that I struggled to see in myself, and that faith has fueled my determination to become the best architect I can be. I am grateful for the countless hours they invested in helping me hone my skills, shaping me both professionally and personally.

As I step into the next chapter in my journey, I carry with me a deep appreciation for what my tutors have had on my life. Their passion for architecture has become contagious, and I can only hope to carry on their legacy by becoming an architect who makes a positive difference in the lives of others. To all of my tutors from Semester 1 till Semester 6, thank you for being the guiding stars in my architectural voyage. You have not only imparted knowledge but also instilled in me the courage to dream big and the motivation to pursue those dreams relentlessly. I will forever cherish the memories of every semester and the invaluable lessons you have taught me.

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