" ABOUT "
SUM WEN JUN [1001852035]
UCSI University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Tutored by :
Mr.Bakhtiar Amir ( July 2022 - november 2022 )
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Studio Lecturer : Ar. Bobby Low
Mr,Yean Tuck Leong
Mr. Shamsul Akmal
" 01.
1A. " NARRATED PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY " Brickfields " 02.
1B. " URBAN CONFLUENCE ABSTRACT " ------ Social Empowerment
2A. " SITE STUDY & DATA DOCUMENTATION " Base Map + Site Drawings
2B. " URBAN STRATEGIES / PROGRAMMATIC STRATEGIES " Propagation in Retrospect
3A. " CONFLUENTIAL ENCOUNTERS " Power to the people
In the piece of land full of traces, there are two different parties of people. The "local" that will tell you the story back in the past and the "Outsiders" that are exploring and in the process of building new Brickfields.
From Batu Limabelas in the past to the Brickfields today, Brickfields portrait an first impression of the Little India. Bricks pavement, heavy traffic and Indian delights sums up my first impression of Brickfields
Traces from both parties involve physical and emotions.
Physical traces in explanation of texture and visual.
Emotional traces in explanation of feelings and expressing
Main access to the Brickkiln in the past
Signage board, high and low grabbing attention from passersby hoping to be seen. Not to be at the same level as the mall opposite, but to make a living
In the position of outsiders, walking in a fast paste, rushing to where they should be, focusing on repeating what they are doing everyday. High tension in an unhealthy environment, with no social interaction
Sense of urgent, following up the speed of others. Comparing oneself to others, hesitating to made own decision.
UNSEEN
Senses such as sounds, one of the traces that gather people around or separate people from each other
In one of the busiest towns in Malaysia, the locals are the victims of necessary development. After contributing to building the town, they are forced to stay in a congested environment.
Following the traces created by the urbanisation, it can be seen that both local and outsiders are affected. It can be seen that a new journey focusing on healing can begin on you and yourself
Recovering / restoring , putting yourself in a healthy mind state before helping other Empowerment
Traces from the outsiders, documenting traces throughout the journey of psychogeography during the site visit
Uncover the traces from the locals and outsiders, narrating in the form of image taken at the site
Outsiders traces bein display in standing form emphasizing the sense of appearance in the Brickfields community
OUTSIDER
To produce articulated Site model of the entirety of the master site Brickfields, focusing on the identified project sites
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Overlapping traces from the present with the past, creating the sense of balance in order to enhance Brickfields. The balance allow the locals to gain more freedom and sense of belonging while the outsiders are interested to explore Brickfields
Various traces created or left behind in Brickfields leads to Brickfields identity. What is Brickfields to everyone? Locals not being able to portrait Brickfields identity due to rapid development. Outsiders not being also to understand
Traces affect Brickfields in various way, positive or negative impact are to be determined. Balancing the traces from the past and present enhance Brickfields. Restore the past traces and generate positive traces
Presence . Traces from Outsiders
Traces from the visitors and outsiders, creating a new identity for Brickfields.
Making Brickfields what is it today
Reminiscence . Traces from the local memories
Traces from the local community, memories from the past creating the origin of Brickfields identity.
Co Existence
Combination from both traces
Traces from the local community, memories from the past creating the origin of Brickfields identity
Reconfiguring . Connection Point
To adapt. To connect. To empower. Creating a connection between traces, activate the abandoned spot.
Revive of sentiment by propagating Brickfields using the concept with the sense of reminiscing. Action of propagation being carried out using mobility cart. The carts will circulate within the boundary grabbing passerby's attention which eventually lead them to different gather point.
Point D
Point E
Point C
Point A Point B
Revive of sentiment by propagating Brickfields using the concept with the sense of reminiscing. Action of propagation being carried out using mobility cart
Market Place - Affordable daily necessities, mobility market that is form by carts
POINT B.
Food Bazaar Food delivery being sold letting more people know about the delicacy in Brickfields.
Communal Space - Space that allow the community to engage with each other
BUILDING STRATEGIES
Engaging the site context along with the urban strategies, reconstruct a suitable space defining Brickfields
Pedestrian Vehicle
Carts circulation
Public Semi public Semi private
Public Semi- public Semi private
asathul Gouthiyyah Surau Brickfields
NU Hotel
SK Brickfields 2
SK (P) Methodist (1) Brickfields
URBAN INTERVANTION
Inspired by the daily activities from traces from the past, the cart will be able to transform into three main position. Mobility cart components can be composed according to function and easily moved around Brickfields
To further support the concept of propagation, the cart will be able to assemble and disassemble according to user needs. Foldable, attachable and movable cart design
In separating each modular, the formation of ea to reconfigure into various space and usage
By using different parts of the cart module, it demonstrate the the form and spaces created.
space being covered : enclosed spaces space defined by activities ; pen spaces space engaging the site : semi open spaces
position : focuses on formation orientation : spaces engaging the nature of the site
Continuous from the discover of traces to putting in the traces creating the first stage of balancing the form of traces from the present of past.
CONCEPTUAL IDEATION
With the aim of reminiscence and revivalism of Brickfields sentiment. Propagation tools in P2 project mobility cart, reconfiguring the possibility of form
Social Empowerment is being portrait with three main sources which includes : Adapt Existing abandoned structure under the 9000mm height monorail. Empower Community beneficial programs that will empower the sense of community. Connect Taking in consideration of access, activate, generate and include
