Highway Layby along North-South Expressway

2004

PROJECT BOOK 4 PAM Award 2004 Public Facilities Layby along North-South Highway

AsSaffa Design Practice since 1993

acknowledgement

special thank to : A. PLUS Expressway Bhd.

1. Mohd Zamhuri Amin 2. Noormariani Baba 3. Yasir Fuad 5.Yusop Kamaluddin

……………………..a way to change the perception or norm for public conveniences or toilets.

photographer:

Kamarul shahrin

………..a change to the perception or norm for rest room or toilet whereby climatic utilization has been considered in the design of the building…for health reasons.

Project Description: The newly completed upgraded laybys are located southwards along the North-South Expressway. The existing laybys were without adequate facilities. Due to the increase of traffic volume, more proper facilities are required. These includes new restrooms (toilets) and wakafs. A new image with additional requirements such as user friendly facilities is required by the client

Project Location: Along North South Expressway at: Senawang NB & SB Layby Tangkak NB & SB Layby Pedas Linggi NB&SB Layby

'toilets or restroom as social space'

Introduction: Components The public toilet convenience or conveniences, though a humble instrument is a microcosm of society at large.

It is a functional instrument, social expressions, economic developments, cultural character, hygiene standards and environmental factors. The neglect in the architectural design aspect such as the handicapped, privacy, ventilation, comfort, security and culture has added to the deterioration of its function.

Poor toilet design and management, user's habits and etiquettes shows the slice of the peoples morality and the spiritual culture of that country.

Public & private Conveniences

toilet

Public & Private Comfort & Unease Resting Place /wakafs

Praying Ar rea

Utilities:Telephone/refreshment advertisement

Concept …a perception of change from the norm.

A new direction and character in public conveniences should be established for the future needs.

This typology of restroom will exist with good design approach, public education on usage and good maintenance and health management.

Layering of Space

Timber frame for support and roof structure

Free standing independent building wall

Skylights for natural sunlight : savings in energy and cost, induces air movement and promotes drying of floor by direct sunlight penetration to the floor.

Semi-open courtyard and openings for natural air flow. Good air-movement from outside to inside reduces the smell within. Design incorporates floor vents.

The landscape area acts as an intermediate space between outdoors and indoors. Sitting benches at landscaped areas provide a place to wait or rest.

Plants create environment.

a

sense

fresh

and

cool

Physical, history, culture, environment & economics

a design for ambience, cultural and harmony

A modern vernacular architecture with good materials composition to give a sense of relaxation and comfort for the tired drivers. A wakaf in the foreground for praying and family eating

a design for ambience, cultural and harmony

dry area in the rest room

an open area within, with landscape to have better ventilation

Site construction in progress

Details

Erection of timber framing structures.

2010-2012

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