The Restoration and Development of Symbiosis Theory in Design and Planing of Belum Rainforest Resort

ASIAN ARCHITECTURE

THE RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SYMBIOSIS THEORY IN DESIGN AND PLANNING OF BELUM RAINFOREST RESORT

CHUNG KA SENG 0316922

Restoration and Development of Symbiosis Theory Symbiosis Development in Planning

Development of natural resort with minimal impact to surrounding environment Increase the nature and sustainability awareness of people

Symbiosis Restoration in Design

demolition debris from dilapidated rest house, Were given a new breath of life as a featured wall

What is the significance of the Symbiosis Theory in Architecture?  Harmoniously blend in with nature and integration with nature environment and building structure?  Integration present & new, traditional & modern Less Contrast and equal value  Encompasses opposition and contradiction , intermediate space  Create unobstructed Interpretation space  Emphasize Material and expression with Perception

Design Principles

How is the Symbiosis Theory developed in Belum Rainforest Resort?  Topography, Orientation and Position  High area for services and staff accommodation  Circulation Planning, Encourage Walking distance  Proportion of Planning

 Topography, Orientation and Position  High area for services and staff accommodation  Circulation Planning, Encourage Walking distant  Proportion of Planning

How is the Symbiosis Theory restored in Belum Rainforest Resort?  Design Integration Traditional Vernacular Design with Modern Concrete Design  Unobstructed Interpretation Space , Bitro & Resort Design  Encompasses opposition and contradiction , intermediate space  Emphasize Material ,Expression with Perception (Onsite Material)

Demolition Debris from dilapidated Resthouse

How is the Symbiosis Theory restored in Belum Rainforest Resort?

 Design Integration Traditional Vernacular Design with Modern Concrete Design  Unobstructed Interpretation Space , Bitro & Resort Design  Emphasize Material ,Expression with Perception (Onsite Material)

How is the Symbiosis Theory restored in Belum Rainforest Resort? ď śUnobstructed Interpretation Space

How does the Symbiosis Theory affect sustainability in Belum Rainforest Resort? ď ś Emphasize Material ,Expression with Perception (Onsite Material)

Recycle Bottle as skylight lead Circulation for people

Demolition Debris from dilapidated Resthouse

How does the Symbiosis Theory affect sustainability in Belum Rainforest Resort?  Unobstructed space allow natural lighting and ventilation  Efficiency Onsite Material, Expression in Perception  Minimize Impact of Surrounding Environment ,Preserve rather than recreate  Reuse Material ,Symbiosis Restoration of Building Material

How does the value of Symbiosis Design Influence human perception in Belum Rainforest Resort?  Recycle Bottle Skylight leads the circulation  Increase nature and sustainability awareness  Comfort vision inspire by relationship of environment material  Blending with surrounding natural environment

References  Symbiosis Design Ltd. (2011) (1st ed., p. Symbiosis and Phenomenology), Amman : National Press.  Kurokawa, K., & Whyte, A. (2000). Kisho Kurokawa, architect and associates (1st ed., p. The Philosophy of Symbiosis). Mulgrave), Vic.: Images Pub. Group.  Kurokawa, K, & Castellano, A. (1996). Kisho Kurokawa (1st ed., p. The Shape of Architecture to Come). Milano: L'Arcaedizioni.  Kurokawa, K. (1997). Each one a hero (1st ed.). Tokyo: Kodansha International.

Image Resources  http://issuu.com/carltks/docs/malaysia_landscape_architecture_awards_year_book_2.jpg  http://www.c-arch.com.my/index/belum-rainforest-resort.jpg