MALACCA
WAY FINDING Malim Jaya Via Lebuh AMJ/ Route 19 18 minutes
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Ujong Pasir Via Route 5 13 minutes From South
Kuala Lumpur to Malacca 153.3 km / 2 hours 7 minutes
MORPHOLOGY
Portuguese Era (1511-1641) In the year 1511 until 1641 the Portuguese conquered Melaka and consolidated their position by building a fortress known as A-Famosa at the foot of St Paul’s hill, near the Melaka River mouth. All Portuguese residents were living inside the fort. The traders and others were staying outside of the fort.
Dutch Era (1642-1823) During 1641, the Dutch invaded Melaka in which many new developments and redevelopment were done in and outside the fortress. The residential area and buildings along the riverbanks in Melaka town was also influenced by the canal architecture of Dutch town where the buildings were built close to the water edge.
British Era (1824-1957) In 1824 Melaka came under the British rule and did not have any improvement in the land and sea transportation because the British were paying more attention to George Town and Singapore port cities. During the period of 1900-1910, the Melaka town development was not depended on the river but the road network and this has an effect on the role of the waterfront to the city and its conditions.
Post-Independence (1957-2016) In 1971, after Malaysia received the independence Melaka embarked on an extensive reclamation of seashore area near the Melaka waterfront (Figure 3). The reclamation which began as early as 1921 during the colonial era due to sedimentation problems change the physical character of the Melaka’s original setting.
RIVER DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
1400 Parameswara who established a port in Malacca because it was a strategically important spot halfway down the peninsula.
1403 All seagoing trade between China and India was concentrated
1509 Portuguese invasion in Malacca, they capture a strategic bridge across the river
1780 Melaka has been a major trading center, and come under the influence of Malay, Arab, Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British traders
1820 With the finding of Penang and Singapore, Malacca become less attractive as a trading destination.
1980 Indiscriminate dumping of trash and the run-off of nutrients and raw sewage directly into the river.
1986 Government has undertaken a major to construct sewage treatment along the river
1989 Proclamation of Malacca has potential as a Historical City
RIVER DEVELOPMENT diagram
1403
40M Depth
1509
1956
1986
During the Portuguese era, 40M Depth they built up a strategic bridge as means to cross the river.
6M Depth
6M Depth
The river was narrowed as it was no longer a destination for traders.
Government has undertaken the project to construct a sewage treatment and provide boat ride as a tourist attraction along the river
SITE
HERITAGE
RELIGIOUS
GOVERNMENT
RESIDENTIAL
SITE
HERITAGE
RELIGIOUS
GOVERNMENT
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL + RESIDENTIAL
MICRO
EDGES - RIVER AS BOUNDARIES - CONNECTING BRIDGES BREAK BARRIERS AND STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY
ENTRY POINT
ENTRY POINT
ENTRY POINT
paths
1 ACCESSIBILITY
- ONE WAY TRAFFIC FLOW SITE HAS POTENTIAL TO BE THE STARTING POINT OF THE HERITAGE TRAIL.
paths
2 VISIBILITY
- INTERSECTION POINT OF VISUAL AXIS
paths
3 EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY
- DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL & CULTURAL ASPECTS ALONG PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
NODES - ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTION
- ENHANCE & EXPAND EXISTING NODAL AREA
CAPITOL SATAY
GEOGRAPHER CAFE
PAK PUTRA TANDOORI AND NAAN
CHONG WAH COFFEE SHOP
LANDMAR
COMMERCIAL
THE STERLING
QUAYSIDE
CASA DEL RIO
LANDMAR
COMMERCIAL
JONKER STREET
TAMAN WARISAN DUNIA
JONKER STREET
JONKER STREET
LANDMAR
COMMERCIAL
BASTIAN VICTORIA
MALACCA CLOCK TOWER
ST PAUL’S CHURCH
SANTIAGO BASTION
LANDMAR
HERITAGE
MALACCA ART GALLERY
CHENG HO MUSEUM
BABA NYONYA MUSEUM
QUEEN VICTORIA’S FOUNTAIN
LANDMAR
HERITAGE
MASJID KAMPUNG HULU
MASJID KAMPUNG KLING
SRI POYYATHA VINAYAGAR MOORTHI
ST FRANCIS XAVIER
LANDMAR
RELIGIOUS
XIANG LIN SI TEMPLE
CHENG HOON TENG TEMPLE
CHRIST CHURCH
LANDMAR
RELIGIOUS
STRE Windy NGTH Accessible Strong Visibility Shaded area
Opportu Historical center nity Become an indication as a Landmark for Red Square
Weakne Thre Heavy traffic in front ss of the site
Over crowdedness of Birds Lack of law enforcement Safety of pedestrian
Alcoholic people Vehicles
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VIEWS FROM SITE r ive R cca a l Ma
1 View from carpark towards the St.
2 View of the Melaka World Heritage
Francis Xavier Church.
from the Victoria Bastian.
3 View from the Carpark area towards
4 The view of existing entrance
Jalan Bunga Raya.
towards Jalan Laksamana
5 A panoramic view towards the river and the opposite back lane pedestrian walkway.
VIEWS TO SITE
M al ac ca
Riv er
1 Aerial view of site showing the potential entrance location based on the flow of traffic coming from the bridge.
2 View of the Victoria Bastion from existing entrance to mini carpark.
3 View of the site from a pedestrian’s point of view. The pathway should be designed to attract pedestrians into the building from the back lane.
4 View from across the street which shows the existing entrance to the carpark and the one way traffic
5 Easily seen from the bridge and shaded area
flow which will influence the accessibility to the building.
as the site surrounded by trees
WIND TUNNEL EFFECT
- chirping sound - feathers and dust - creates a casual, relaxed ambience
- honking sound - pollute the surrounding air
MORNING 8 a.m.
MICROCLI MATE - as sound barriers -filter air and improve air quality
EVENING 5 p.m.
As it is a heritage site it is always packed with activities, the hot and humid site context affects the schedule for activities. It will then further affect the flow of visitors at different hours.
SENSOR Y A Famosa Portuguese fortress
Serenity of Red Square with lights, fountain, and entertainment Echo Bell of Christ Church
The arches on 5 foot ways give a portal effect
Trishaw ride
Enclosure to an open space
Serenity of riverside as the people relax at night by the river The red color gives a sense of place and connection to our site
Smell of Indian Traditional flowers
Birds chirping
Crowdness of people at Jonker walk
Boat Ride
tourism
identit gentrification y noun gen·tri·fi·ca·tion \ˌjen-trə-fə-ˈkāshən\ The process of the renewal and the rebuilding, accompanying the influx of middle class and affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces the poor.
objectives of
UNESCO
WORLD HERITAGE The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.
architectural position
Using Architecture to concretize the objectives of UNESCO building type
Heritage / Conservation Centre
To educate and bring awareness to locals and tourists alike.
To preserve Malacca’s identity while accommodating the Victoria Bastion.
design strategies VICTORIA BASTION
PROPOSED BUILDING
Proposed building to be integrated with the bastion.
Vehicular access into the site with a basement carpark in mind.
Existing site condition as a starting point for the main one way path.
Continuation of the existing architectural styles to fit into the context.
programs
GalleryTheatre Open Perman Retail 200m² 200m² 50m² Plaza ent 100m² Exhibiti on Space
Researc h Centre
Archive
80m²
250m²
target user group Tourists Locals Students
160m²
Confere nce Room 85m²
Studios 60m²
The Stain OF Time
Kolumba Museum “ They believe in the inner values of art, its ability to make us think and feel, its spiritual values. “ - Peter Zumthor
LEGEND 1.Foyer 2.Churchyard 3.Excavation 4.Sacristy
// Its ground floor contains a large archaeological excavation site with the remains of previous church buildings, with walls gently wraps every spaces together.
// A journey over the ruined remnants which embraces the past and turning spaces into a calm ,timeless dimension
// Use of micropiles allow structures to be built over the 600 year old of church.
PRECEDENT STUDY
The Edge of Space
CAIS Da RIBERIA , POrtugal
“ For most people, in most places, the edge of space is the space.” - Whyte
LEGEND 1.Foyer 2.Churchyard 3.Excavation 4.Sacristy
// Riberia which known as riverside in Portuguese, is where the square located in the heart of historical UNESCO district, which used to be a centre of intense commercial and manufacturing activity.
// Outdoor activities are taken place in between public space of river and edges nowadays and it enhances the relationship of contextual site and events.
Relationship of River & Edge of Space
Public activities taken place at edge of spaces eventually forms a local culture. Contextual interaction between human and context improves urban Health.
Robustness of Space The edges of site next to the river becomes a robust public space where many activities are taken place here.
From Segregation to Intergration Edges of spaces redefine andreconnect contextual relationship with integrated design of space.
Sense of Refuge Places with activities generate greater sense of refuge where “watching people� becomes an common activity.
An Eternal Presence of Absence
Bamiyan Culture Centre afghanistan
// The design of Integrating the building as part of a larger garden strategy, with an elegant entry sequence and minimal visual impact on the site.
Garden Cultural zone Education zone Open space View (Buddha Statue)
// Seperation of both exhibition and educational spaces is used as strategy to clarify the programs of the design according to the needs of local community.
// Design uses open spaces to link two different zones, aligned to face the Buddha statue as a sign of respect. The In between open space of both zones functions as a plaza which creates a sense of grandeur to the architecture.
// Use of bricks creates an elegant passageways that could easily serve as informal or formal meeting spaces (additional informal gallery spaces).