EXPLORING URBAN REVITALISATION

Samudera Takir: Tourism Economic Urban Corridor

by Noor Ainsyah binti Zulkifli

Design Statement

The development sets to introduce to Kuala Terengganu a Unique Destination that will consolidate the position of Kuala Terengganu as a cultural, economical and sustainable tourism destination in Terengganu and Malaysia as a whole. The intent is to introduce a Integrated Development with the existing urban fabric and the introduction of a Maritime Urban Corridor. The framework of the master planBiomorphic Urbanism) will promote a Pedestrian-Centric environment that raises the quality of public realms through Community Involvement in the development while Bridging Traditions to the visitors.

‘Dagang Samudera Takir’ will be the Maritime Water front Gateway to Kuala Terengganu in educating the local and tourists about the rich maritime and coastal heritage of Terengganu and improve their socioeconomic value

Vision

Waterfront revamped and boost image of city and subsequently tourism industry. Open opportunities for business and company. Multipurpose waterfront esplanade and become focal point for business activities

“Dagang Samudera Takir” will develop as a tourism economic urban corridor destination.

Aim & Objective

The main objective of the Maritime Waterfront development is to enforce the sustainable tourism through human capital development and infrastructural support. The programs identified will provide a medium and support to grow the industry to abecome more competititve and vibrant. Thus the proposed program and activty for the land use will reflects these aspirations

The aim is to contribute

• Higher quality of life

• Effective and efficient infrastructure

• Economic development with shared prosperity

• Innovation in technology

• Sustained environment

• Producing ideal citizens & community

Bio meaning Life & Morph meaning form

Biomorphic Urbanism: A City formed by Life

Dagang Cottage Shop Lot - A place to shop for sentimental and thoughtfull art craft souvenirs Terengganu

Eco Park - Natural green lung for the Masterplan. To preserve the natural surroundings and its native habit Eco playground - Connect the children with nature and expose them to with importance of ecosystem

Cultural Plaza - Floating stage that exhibit the cultural performance and highlight the heritage of the people

Waterfront promenade- A promenade connect the road by the sea where people go for a walk and cycling.

Cocunut Bio-Engineering - Sea-wall made from cocunut fiber, a cheap bioegradeble material that’s abundant in the area. Because of its organic nature, the cocunut husk-sea wall can turn into a coastal greenbelt to help preserve the marine ecosystem

Wind Turbine - Part of hybrid electrc power system accross the promenade. This system include solar panel systems and will be operated by the TNB. It provide a reliable sources for around the clock supply of electricity to the customer and the locals.

Tidal Energy - New scheme of tidal generation namely Double-Emptying System is proposed where the power can be generated during in flow and out flow, but, by using just one low-head one-way turbine only