Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture: Term 2

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) ARCHITECTURE TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE BUILDING & DESIGN APRIL 2012 (YEAR 1 ; TERM 2)

ATHIRAH MOHD IRWAN YEN

APRIL 2012

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126] COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 [ARC 1723] ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2 [ARC 1313] BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 [ARC 1523] ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN [ARC 1412] IN ADAPTATION [ARC 1133]

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2

[ARC 1126]

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 1 HG HOUSE BY RICARDO AGRAZ (AGRAZ ARQUITECTOS)

FAMOUS PEOPLE, FAMILIAR FACES & DIAGRAMMATIC ABSTRACTION

Ricardo Agraz, a Mexican architect who had his focus to endure the architectural spaces & elements to create the understanding of clien’s preferences with relation to the site context. Agraz Arquitectos by Ricardo Agraz, designed the HG House with a patio & skylight claiming as its signature elements in building a house. It is a proof that Agraz Arquitectos is a binomial of design & aesthethics, efficiency & functionality based on history of site & client’s priority. Built in 2009, this 5,877 sq ft is a 2 story house located in Jalisco, Mexico. The concept is modern minamalist where the spaces are open with single divisions.

Spaces are created with architectural elements based on the architectonics of solid, planes, lines & frames.

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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126] FAMOUS PEOPLE, FAMILIAR FACES & DIAGRAMMATIC ABSTRACTION - PROJECT 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

HG HOUSE BY RICARDO AGRAZ (AGRAZ ARQUITECTOS)

Project1 is an architectural study to explore & produce an understanding through diagrammatic abstraction. In a group of 5, we have chosen to explore on the HG House by architect Ricardo Agraz. Therefore, based upon information gathered, I have produced the complete set of architectural drawing in A3 size of this private residence.

Throughout this project, I have investigated & formulated our findings into a series of 15 translated diagrams to show the extract of hidden ideas & concept.

A white model is produced as a synthesis based on the analysis made throughout Project 1 at a 1:75 scale.

I M AG E SOU RCE : w w w .h o me d s g n .c o m

H G H OU SE - W H I TE M ODE L

DI G RAM M ATI C AB S TRAC TIO N

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 2 TEA FOR TWO

TEA PAVILION, MIDDLE EAST

Project 2 Tea for Two is a group of 2 team mates on the understanding concept of a simple space planning for a tea drinking pavilion based on a specific tea drinking activity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Tea for Two drinking pavilion is built within the volume of 3 x 3 x 3 meter. It is designed based on a chosen tea culture.

My team mate & I have selected the Middle East to emphasise on the tea culture therefore extract the activities to form the structure.

The tea pavilion is a place to rejuvenate & relax inclusive of the spatial planning of furniture, appliances, fenestration & circulation for adequate access.

Project 2 is to generate space & form with the implication of architectural conceptualisation & proposition by exploring both of our design intentions & skills.

The ideas are extracted from what is captured at the site surrounding merging with the characteristics of Middle East. The geometrical outlook of middle-eastern designs also portrays the PRESENTATION BOARDS heavy & light which is extracted from the tea drinking method, that the ‘Koshary’ in the North & ‘Saiidi’ at the South. It revolves around the living habitat of a spiderweb, tree branches & the pattern of a leaf.

SITE PLAN

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION A-A

SIDE ELEVATION

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 3a SITE ANALYSIS The site analysis is to identify and analyse the site, Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation Centre, to explore the context for the Tea Plantation Retreat. In a group, we were divided into sub-groups to collect data for Project 3.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Project 3a is an experience in recording important data as well as information during our site visit to Cameron Highlands, pertaining to our project.

Throughout the site investigation, I further the study & made my research on the Landscape area found on site. I have done a ‘nature scanning’ to familiar myself with the plants, the vegetation.

Ranging from ferns, shrubs, flowers and trees, the vegetation plays an important role towards understanding how the growth & life span will effect the structure to be built on the site.

The surrounding is essential as it is an approach to illustrate the site & relate it to my exploration of architectural space making based on the schemes of connecting the natural & built environment of site drainage.

PRESENTATION BOARDS: LANDSCAPE (DRAINAGE & VEGETATION)

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 3b CREATURE SCANNING

DIGITAL PRINT POSTCARDS

The Creature Scanning is the second part of Project 3 where the exploration is observed on site to study on characteristics of living organism, located at Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation Centre & Tanah Tinggi Cameron Highlands.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Project 3b is the creature scanning expressed through 5 digital print postcards & 5 free hand expression postcards. I have chosen five different ‘creatures’ located at the Tanah Tinggi Cameron on each 5 digital frames which I find unique and is expressed richly through depictions of digital prints.

Furthermore, the digital prints are then ‘scanned’ to entail analysis collected from the ‘creatures’ digital prints.

I have extracted the analysis & translate it into 5 free hand expression which shows the abstract depiction of details.

The development of these 5 digital prints & 5 free hand expression postcards are to act as the concept generator as a process in designing the form, skin, structure, space & programme to further explore on architectural characteristics for the whole Project 3.

FREE HAND EXPRESSION POSTCARDS

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 3c SITE CONTEXT

TEA PLANTATION RETREAT

'SCAPESHIFT'

Project 3c is an individual task to translate the idea

S CAP E S H IFT

& concept created based on information & the

The concept was to create a spatial experience from the dynamic notion the surrounding field. While projecting the pictorial ideas, the content & scale are excavtaed based on a chosen site, located among the midst of the tea plantations & a water stream. The acquiring content defines the concept of two contrasting ideas. The depiction is extracted by the visual form of the water stream. For what it is visually, the exploration of form & spaces was to go in depth to cue the unformed generic that portrays the rocks & stones with the subtle fluidity of liquid - water. The solid form is a progressive differential repetition whereas, the fluidity is an extensive showing the notion of design. It shows a geometrical shift transformed to a matter of behaviour depicting hard & soft.

analysis collected through the journey in Sungai Palas Boh Tea Centre, Cameron Highlands. The process of prototype models are done to generate the ideas, defined with sketches & drawings.

SI T E P L A N Perched on top of the Cameron ill, the tea retreat is designed to cater the travellers & visitors who visit the Sungai Palas Boh Tea Centre. The house is to fulfill the journey of a retreat with the accomodations & facilities within the idyllic millieu. The site is located at the south west of the Boh Tea Plantation centre. It is wrapped among the tea plantation trees with a view of the village and plantation & the sight of a shallow stream right in front.

ROO F PLA N

L E F T E L E V A T ION

FR O NT E LE V ATI ON

B ACK E LE V ATI ON

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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 2 [ARC 1126]

PROJECT 3c - TEA PLANTATION RETREAT

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

PRESENTATION BOARDS (A1)

I have translated my ideas & concept through prototype models into habitable architectural expressed through model making & drawings.

PROCESS : CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES

‘scapeshift’

Therefore, I applied my understandings on scale, proportion & anthropometrics to design a retreat house alongside the design elements of surfaces, openings & partitions that form architectural spaces.

T E A H O U S E R E T R E AT

SITE CONTEXT Perched on top of the Cameron ill, the tea retreat is designed to cater the travellers and visitors who visit the Sungai Palas Boh Tea Centre.

The house is fulfill the journey of a retreat with the serene field of landscape with accomodations and facilities within the idyllic millieu.

LEFT ELEVATION

Throughout this project, an intepretation & an analysis was carried out to observe & relate the design concept with the site context. I have also obeserved the site & my conceptual ideas based on the client’s characters, needs & requirements.

THE CONCEPT

SITE PLAN

1:500

The concept was to creat bodies in spaces exceroted from the dynamic notion of spatial experiences & the surrounding filed.

While projecting the pictorial ideas, the content & scale are excavtaed based on a chosen site, located among the midst of the tea plantations & a water stream. The acquiring content defines the concept of two contrasting ideas that emergethe figure of differences & similarities. The depiction is extracted by the visual form of the water stream. For what it is visually, the exploration of form and spaces was to go in depth to cue the unformed generic that portrays the rocks and stones with the subtle fluidity of liquid - water. The solid form is a progressive differential repetition whereas, the fluidity is an extensive showing the notion of design. The design has a concept of geometrical shift transformed to a matter of behaviour.

ROOF PLAN

1:100

The tea plantation house retreat depicts the balance of both internal & external to form a functional simple building with layout, circulation & aesthetics.

SECTION A-A

FRONT ELEVATION

Lastly, conventional drawings are produced to show the whole form & design, whereas a physical model at a 1:50 scale is FLOOR PLAN

F LO OR PLA N

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BACK ELEVATION

1:50

SECTION B-B

1:50

RIGHT ELEVATION

1:50

1:50

ATHIRAH MOHD IRWAN YEN 1007P10381 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 3 BACHELOR OF SCIONE (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

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SE C TIO N B - B

COMPUTER APPLICATION 1

[ARC 1723]

COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 [ARC 1723]

PROJECT 1 GEOMETRY & SHADOW PUPPETRY

GEOMETRY: ROSE WINDOW GEOMETRY: ROSE WINDOW

Project 1 is a basic learning and study towards the introduction of using the AutoCAD commands. The task was to reconstruct a CAD drawing based on a selected stained glass of a rose window, the first part.

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CAD Drawing; The rose window of is constructed using the basic AutoCAD commands to show geometry. Tools such as mirror & array are used to create an accurate pattern design.

The complete CAD drawing is executed using the method hatching, filled with solid gradient for each component.

As for the second part, the task was to produce a

SHADOW PUPPETRY

design of a shadow puppetry. The method hatching

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is used to complete the constructed CAD drawing.

CAD Drawing; The shadow puppetry is constructed using AutoCAD conventions & basic commands. Tools such as, Arc, Poly lines & SP lines are used to create curves.

The complete CAD drawing is completed with the solid gradient hatching method.

ORIGINAL IMAGES

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SHADOW PUPPETRY

Throughout my first project, I have learned on how to recognise & recall the basic AutoCad commands & applied it while reconstructing the selcted rose window pattern & design as well as the shadow puppetry into CAD drawings.

I have also recognise and recall the basic AutoCAD conventions & applied it to the rose window & shadow puppetry drawings to produce a fully completed drawing based on its geometry.

Lastly, the method of hatching is used to further on my CAD drawings to show colour and texture.

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COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 [ARC 1723]

PROJECT 2 ROOF PLAN, FLOOR PLAN, ELEVATION PLANS & CROSS-SECTION

SPACE FOR THE SELF: A GRAFTED SPACE

Project 2 is an integrated project based on the Architecture Design Studio 1 final project to convert it into CAD drawings. For this task, it is required to produce a roof plan, floor plan, elevations & cross section for the Architecture Design Studio 1 project in AutoCAD.

ROOF PLAN/SITE PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

A grafted space located in the streets of Malacca town designed for a chosen client (a seamstress). Dimensions and scale is modified and measured accordingly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: For Project 2, I have learned on how to execute in using the AutoCAD commands to solve & carry out the 2D drafting tools & tasks as well as applied it into the CAD drawings for my Architecture Design Studio 1 project with lineweights & dimensions.

Furthermore, I have also studied and learned on how to execute in using AutoCAD commands in solving 2D design problems & applied it into the Architecture Design Studio 1 based on its scale & form according. I have learned on exploring the dimensions of human scale and a basic space design of the project.

Dimesons are indicated to specifically justify its scale for the building in CAD drawings.

These drawings are produced to provide an accurate construction based understanding in conducting building & spaces form of a specified scale. The grafted space is a building mainly to serve one person as an area to relax & rehabilitate. Therefore, it is designed to fit the spatial requirements based on the client’s needs.

SIDE ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

CROSS-SECTION

COMPUTER APPLICATION 1 [ARC 1723]

PROJECT 3 PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

SPACE FOR THE SELF: A GRAFTED SPACE A grafted space located in the streets of Malacca town designed for a chosen client (a seamstress).

Dimensions and scale is modified and measured accordingly.

Project 3 is an introduction towards producing an isometric drawing together with a detail drawing. The first

Drawi Isome

1. Detail drawing of sliding door 2. Detail drawing of the roof 3. Detail drawing of a tall window

part is to reconstruct a CAD isometric drawing based on a selected building. As for the second part, it is to produce a detail CAD drawing emphasising on the completed isometric view of the CAD drawing. Adobe

Project Titl ARC 1723 Project 3 Isometric P

ORIGINAL IMAGE

Photoshop is used to render and do the final touches & editting of the building.

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

ISOMETRIC DRAWING & DETAIL DRAWING

Design By:

Scale: Fit to

Drawn By: A

CAD Draw drawing of drawing of t

ISOMETRIC CAD DRAWING

Isometric Projection

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

For Project 3, I have implemented the AutoCAD commands in using the 2D drafting methods to construct an isometric view of a CAD drawing based on the selected building. I have also produced a detail drawing of chosen part at a 1:2 scale.

Moreover, I have also implemented the AutoCAD commands to produce a 2D design layout & solve the design issues & problems faced while producing the isometric CAD drawing for a complete full drawing with details & exterior.

Lastly, I have also learned on how to convert the isometric CAD drawing to Adobe Photoshop to add the effects of shadow, lighting, background, foreground & building texture.

ATHIRAH MOHD IRWAN YEN 1007P10381

ISOMETRIC CAD DRAWING (FINAL EDIT)

ISOMETRIC CAD DRAWING (WITH RENDERING)

CONTRAC DIMENSIO STATED WORKED MUST B ARCHITEC WORK. T NOT BE INACCURA MISINFOR FROM. GRANTED FILE STRI AND CON ONLY.

ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2

[ARC 1313]

ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2 [ARC 1313]

PROJECT 1 HERITAGE TRAIL: BUILDING ANALYSIS

NAME OF BUILDING: KEAN GUAN TEA MERCHANTS, JALAN PETALING, KUALA LUMPUR

The heritage trail: building analysis is to study the Western architecture that influenced the historical buildings in the city.

Kean Guan Tea Merchants

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Located at the right end of Jalan Petaling, it exists

since the British Colonialism & was opened in 1945 by

late founder Mr. Koh Wan Seng.

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Walls parting in between are approximately 20 feet by

80 feet, known as five foot verandah (kaki lima) to shel ter pedestrians from daylight, rainfall and vehicular

traffic.

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The space was designed by climatic demands of venti lation factor. The entrance was designed according to

the roots of Chinese Immigrants for their background

aviary motifs.

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Capitals of Roman columns are ornately decorated

can be seen.

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The main facade of this two-storey building has a mix

of Dutch and Patrician, incorporated with Roman Ar chitecture.

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The roof has a plain parapet influenced by Palladian designs.

Location: Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: I have done an analysis and learned on how the western architecture developed from its main strands for the past 200 years and how it contributed towards Kuala Lumpur.

Throughout this project, I have observed the interrelationship and identified the issues involved between the theory & design applied by the architect as exemplified based on the varied historical periods & places.

The name of my building located in Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur is Kean Guan Tea Merchant which was richly influenced by the Western architecture. I have observed the site, to relate the architectural language & elements that have been adapted from the West to serve the local needs, thus fit into the surrounding land form. Interviews were carried out for further research.

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In 1850s, a larger operating area was the cause for Chinese merchants’ migration for working spaces. It was developed during late 18th century originally constructed with large single beams of wood reinforced with heavy pillars.

It is built in rows of low elevations on a narrow site.

Frank Swettenham rebuilt fire prone timber shop houses with Yap Ah Loy based on the building-by-law 1884 for a more solid structure.

The ground floor has a pier connected to the arched common wall built at both ends of the facade.

The pier has entablature festooned with European floral moulds.

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ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2 [ARC 1313]

PROJECT 2 BUILDING TYPOLOGY STUDY

BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE, PARIS, 1862

The typology study is based on the architectural development of the East & West between 1800 to 2000. Comparative studies were carried out to identify & highlight the similarities & differences of architectural development in the East & West. Upon this task, in a team, we were to study a library building to analyse its original ideas, style development & the contextual situation with a chosen library located in South East Asia.

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The shelves are built high up to the ceiling to emphasise the ample space of the reading room.

Facade made of stone walls & plaster works, for details & ornamentations with relation to arts, poetry & culture.

Architect; Henri Labrouste.

The grey area indicates the reading rooms that is symmetrically partitioned.

Mass use of wood paneling for a warm vibe.

Iron-framed lofty dome sky lights for natural day lighting.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: Throughout this project, I have interpreted the architectural language & studied how the Industrial Revolution & post-World War 2 is related towards the development of Western architecture.

The objective was to differentiate how it was carried out & I have learned how the varied factors placed an impact & contributed in forming library buildings.

Thus, I have also identified the architectural language used as we compare the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris & Raja Tun Uda Library, Malaysia depending on architects of various historical periods & places.

I have analysed the broad issues of how architecture has developed in sculpting libraries throughout times of Industrial Revolution & post-World War 2.

Lastly, the objective was to understand how Western architecture influenced the development of modern library buildings based on its local context; i. Architectural Features, ii. Spatial Layout, iii. Context.

RAJA TUN UDA LIBRARY, MALAYSIA, 2011 1.

Architect; Ar. Nik Arshad

(Kumpulan Senireka).

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The book shelves are organ ised & configured in rows to

enhance as a functional li brary space.

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Faรงade is built with glass &

metal works. Combination of

engineering & infrastructure

to sculpt a modern high end building.

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The atrium is built with anti glare glass for natural day lighting.

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Glass wall partitions & railings

are used to emphasise on a

light, ample space & airy lay out atmosphere.

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1

[ARC 1523]

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 [ARC 1523]

PROJECT 1 EXPERIENCING CONSTRUCTION: EXPERIENCING DOCUMENTATION & ANALYSING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

SITE VISIT - KAJANG

Project 1 is a basic intoduction of principles & procedures during a construcion process. In a group of 8 team members, we have conducted a total of 3 site visit to understand the coordination & sequence of construction based on experiential learning. The site visits are to learn on methods on construction technology, material & knowledge of construction. We visisted the sites located in Kajang, Hartamas, & Shah Alam.

SITE VISIT - SHAH ALAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES: For Project 1, we have divided our task according to sub topics including Foundation, External Works, Plant & Equipment, Windows & Doors, Roofing, Stairs & Finishing.

I have analysed my task in Finishing, where the sketches, pictures & drawings of construction process & elements are produced to explain more on the methdos.

Throughout this project, I have applied my understandings of the materials being used in construction based on the local requirements.

SITE VISIT - HARTAMAS HEIGHTS

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 [ARC 1523] EXPERIENCING CONSTRUCTION: EXPERIENCING DOCUMENTATION & ANALYSING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS - PROJECT 1

FINISHING

PLANT & EQUIPMENT

TILING

CONCRETE MIXER

Concrete drum Engine

ROOFING

Pivot, to allow the drum to swing to facilitate extraction of concrete.

Figure 2.1.1.b Jack hammer

GABLE ROOF

vibrated concrete

General usage Petrol tank spot Engine takes in air, then compresses it to run the required tools Figure 2.1.2.b

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Ground beams INSTALLING THE SUSPENDED CEILING

The vibrating plate comes in various sizes to facilitate usage in small areas such as the one one site is used to compact soil within ground beams.

Handle to move the machine aound Engine

vibrating plate

Figure 2.1.3.b The dump truck is equipped with a hydraulic system which allows the rear box to be elevated to facilitate extraction of the content

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 [ARC 1523]

PROJECT 2 INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION DETAILING/DRAWING Project 3 is an integrated project based on Architecture Design Studio 2 to develop the understanding of structural elements & the applications in construction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: For Project 3, I have identify and chosen the suitable construction elements, materials & detail/joint solutions to comprehend & support my design.

A. FLOORING

Throughout this project, I have demonstrated the understanding through manual sketches, drawings & detailing relating to the construction.

B. TENSILE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE

I have also gained the knowledge of build ability to further study on construction, material & technology to be used on my design.

Materials: Concrete walls Tensile Membrane Structure Double-Glazed Glass Type of foundation: Pad foundation Suspended timber flooring

C. STAIRCASE

SUSPENDED STAIRCASE

ENTRANCE STAIRCASE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

[ARC 1412]

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN [ARC 1412]

PROJECT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

BIOMASS ENERGY

As an introduction towards environmental awareness,

Biomass is biological material derived from organic matter on a renewable basis; i.e agricultural crops, wood wastes, forest & mill residues, livestock wastes & municipal solid waste (MSW).

the negative impacts of human activities alter the balance of nature causing environmental issues since the early decades. Therefore, addressing these issues to avoid future damages is highly important. Project 1 was a

A2 RESEARCH POSTER (BIOMASS ENERGY, 2012)

group work to make an effort to demonstrate, communicate & create environmental awareness artistically. In a group of 3, we have chosen to further study on one of the current local environmental issues which is, Biomass Energy.

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MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) 3. Rice 4.

Oil Palm 3

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BIOMASS ENERGY IN MALAYSIA

Throughout the first project of Environmental Sustainable Development, I have further my research on Biomass Energy to recognise the effect of growth in our local environment and how it affects the surrounding and our economical growth.

Malaysia produces 70 million tons of biological waste of organic matter per year due to climate of high sunlight intensity and rainfall.

The Palm Oil industry is the greatest distributor in Malaysia to generate biomass at 85.5%. It is renewable & does not depend on fossil fuels.

Recycle Energy Sdn. Bhd, one of the Biomass Power Plant Centre located in Semenyih, Selangor operated 8 years ago to generate energy with green technology from their RRC/WtE plant.

Based on research & findings, I have identified the local climatic and environmental concerns on Biomas and how it helps to reduce the usage of energy in a more efficient way.

Lastly, the idea of environmental and ecological sustainability was explored for me to understand the concept applied to prevent further damages to create awareness.

The growth and its impact are demonstrated through graphical representation.

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It is an aim to REUSE 80% of incoming waste & REDUCE 20% of all incoming waste as inert material in ASH form towards sanitary landfills, therefore extends the lifespan of Sanitary Landfills by 5 times.

Today, the RESB supply 5.5 Megawatts (MW) of electricity per hour to the national grid, TNB. 1. Biomass Energy in Asia 2. Biomass Energy Sources in Malaysia

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN [ARC 1412]

PROJECT 2 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

MONT KIARA CONDOMINIUM, MONT KIARA, KUALA LUMPUR

Sustainable Architecture revolves in a design process that

Perched on the Mont Kiara Hill, this 43-storey building sprawling over 5.3 acre site is the first high-rise residential building to be certified as Green Mark by Singapore’s Building & Construction Authority (BCA).

focuses on the two facets; The Concept & Approaches and The Architectural Features. Of a sustainable development process, varied themes or institutions use the

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The technology is integrated with a heat re covery system which recycles air conditioning heat.

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It also offers natural daylighting and a sub metering to monitors the usage of water for

energy and water efficiency.

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This whole tower foorprint covers 50% of proj ect site and balanced with the greenery field

of landscape. (The Vertical Garden)

terminology to comprehend the environmental needs & aspirations. Therefore, a field trip based case study was carried in a team to explore the multitude of ‘sustainability’.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: Project 2 was a group work consists of 6 group mates to further our research on a field trip based case study. In a group of 6, we have chosen to study a condominium high rise building - 11 Mont Kiara Condominium. Throughout this project, I have gained knowledge to learn on sustainability based on the green building requirements.

Based on the concept of sustainability, I have identified & exemplified to help explain the architectural language adopted in South East Asia to design & build the 11 Mont Kiara.

Therefore, I had the opportunities to explore the field of sustainable design in terms of ‘good practices’, as they were certified as a green building by Green Mark.

Apart from that, I had further my research identifying the local climatic & environmental concerns; to utilise strategies encouriging effective sustainable design principles & building practices locally by fulfilling the criterias.

Lastly, to be able to accomplish a sustainable design, I have notified the principles of an energy concious design for the chosen building.

A3 RESEARCH BOARDS (11 MONT KIARA CONDOMINIUM, 2012)

IN ADAPTATION

[ARC 1133]

IN ADAPTATION [ARC 1133]

PROJECT 1 OBSERVING THE EVERYDAY

LOCATION: CENTRAL MARKET

Project 1 of In Adaptation is about observing the everyday life of the people & society in Kuala Lumpur. In a group of 5 members, we were given the task to draw the analytical inferences but with the authencity. This project is to be aware of the difference between forming an assumption & making an informed conclusion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: As for the observation, it is an approach on how to appreciate, analyse, & observe in detail regarding issues faced by the city & society.

This project allows me to go in depth & further study on the art of observation.

The task is select an ideology of an idol, which I have chosen Beck, a singer-song writer.

Therefore, an area is identified in KL to relate it to the users, background & demographics.

POSTER

IN ADAPTATION [ARC 1133]

PROJECT 2 THE ART OF ADAPTATION

ANALYSIS

Project 2 is to identify the basis

The setting of the movie was mainly held in a prestigious New York City ballet dance company during an opening season of the role play of Swan Lake. Whereas the Swan Lake was a ballet performance by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, circa 1975-1876 - A story based on the Russian folk tales who portrays the character of a girl named Odette, who is a princess held under the spell of the evil sorcerer’s curse and turned into a swan.

of adaptation, which are the tools & approaches in adapting a storyline modified to suit the current or different context.

The movie Black Swan has a similar context of where the role was richly adapted by the composition of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky who wishes to create a conceptual idea of portraying the White Swan and Black Swan for the leading ballerina role “The Swan Queen”. Aronofsky’s intentions were to connect his viewings of the Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet performance with the unrealized screenplay notion of being haunted by a double which is known as the Black Swan, where he calls ‘The Understudy’.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Project 2, consists of 5 team members where we are assigned to apply the thematic approach & character elements based on the original storyline as a reference.

We have chosen to adapt ‘The Black Swan’ based on the ballet performance ‘Swan Lake’ I have applied my understandings based on the analysis made to identify the current contextual elements that help to enhance & shape the storyline of expressing it.

The themes of the adaptation acts as the reference to relate in our adaptation of re-telling the stories.

STORYBOARD

IN ADAPTATION [ARC 1133]

PROJECT 3 IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE RE-SYNTHESIZED: AN EXPERIMENT

'THE FLASHBACK':

The movie acts as a reference for us to explore in the current situation.

'The Flashback', an adaptation of sequence from the film In The Mood for Love, produced by Wong Kar Wai. Based on the movie, we had the idea of extracting the latter of the couple Mrs. Chan & Mr. Chow when they had found out about their spouses cheating on each other. Our approach was to mainly adapt the idea but implied it in a manner of realising the state of the occurrence.

It was when Mr. Chow saw the watch on Mrs. Chan's spouse wrist and therefore struck the assumption of knowing the affair. As for Mrs. Chan, she saw the handbag held by Mr. Chow's spouse & gave a dark eye look to Mr. Chow as she knows that both of them thought of the same thing. As they were both filled with utter despair and feeling deceived, they kept it to themselves and not to reveal to reassure the thought and idea of their spouses cheating.

The tools, approaches & methodology are intepreted in our short sequence.

METHODOLOGY:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Project 3 is an understanding of an adaptation based on an existing context. In a group of 5 team mates, our task is to adapt our short sequence from the movie In The Mood for Love’ by Wong Kar Wai. Throughout this project, I have applied my understandings to relate it to the movie, therefore modify its context as a hidden adapatation.

The methodology was to create a short sequence non-verbally to emphasise on the feeling, reactions & body language when they found out about the affair. It is an adaptation extracted to conceptualised the method of past and present of what had happened rather than what is happening.

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