Client
Kloth Cares, the first textile-recycling movement in Southeast Asia, is a social enterprise that aims to keep fabric out of landfills. Kloth Cares has between 350 and 400 fabric bins located in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor. About half of them are “adopted by corporate citizens”, she said, adding that companies can either choose to adopt a bin for their workplaces, or sponsor them in different locations.
Problem Statement
The rise of fast fashion has led to unconscious consumption among young adults, resulting in significant environmental consequences. The fashion industry's contribution to pollution, resource depletion, and textile waste poses a long-term environmental threat. Young adults, as major consumers, often lack awareness of these issues, perpetuating the cycle of fast fashion. To address this problem, engaging textile upcycling activities are needed to empower young adults to make conscious choices and reduce textile waste. Through workshops and creative activities, young adults can learn upcycling techniques and develop a deeper understanding of the environmental impact of their fashion choices. By fostering awareness, creativity, and empowerment, young adults can play a vital role in building a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.
Garment To Garment Textile Upcycling Hub
Project Brief
The Garment to Garment Textile Upcycling Hub is a vibrant community space promoting sustainable fashion through education, creativity, and collaboration. With a focus on combating the harmful effects of fast fashion, the hub offers informative exhibits and multimedia resources to raise awareness and inspire conscious consumer choices. Through diverse textile upcycling workshops led by experts, participants learn techniques such as sewing and dyeing to transform unused garments into unique creations. The hub also provides a donation point for unwanted garments, which are either upcycled or distributed to those in need, reducing waste. By fostering a sense of community, the hub encourages networking and collaboration, aiming to empower individuals to make positive changes in the fashion industry. The ultimate vision is a fashion industry that is both stylish and environmentally and socially responsible.
The River Of Life project, launched in July 2011, is to transform the Klang River into a vibrant and liveable waterfront with high economic value. This ament project is divided into three major components: River Cleaning, River Beautification,SARA Commercialisation and Tourism. Therefore, as a result of that project, the "convergence point" of Klang and Gombak rivers was named the best waterfront in the world ART by the British online news portal. The "convergence point» means a meeting place: a town at the
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Site Concept
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The site is located in a well accessed area which is at the intersection of Klang and Gombak rivers. It is easily accessible by LRT railway. The well-developed drainage system in this site will not cause ditches to block.The river is easily to get polluted from
The river is easily to get polluted from leakage. It is noisy as the site is surrounded by many historical buildings and it is crowded by visitors. When during the peak hour, the traffic is totally jammed and usually will affect the amount of visitors. Due to the high flow of people parking are usually hard to find.The river is easily to get polluted from
Interesting and notable colonial-era landmarks are surrounding the site which can bring more tourists. By planting more trees, ventilation can be enhanced. Social media and tourist friend! websites can help to get more recognition.Due to the high flow of people parking are usually hard to find.The river is easily to get polluted from
The site is near to the railway which may cause noise pollution and it might make people feel stressed. Besides, the site faced to the rivers, it gets risk of having a flood. Singe there are more interesting and well-known tourist areas,he site can. The river is easily to get polluted from
The Concept of the project has been inspired from the thread which is the beginning stage of any garment, and the “Tabby” weaving technique that is used in the making of garments. The different colors and textures are a represenattion of the various disposed textiles and them coming together in one piece is a representation of the textile upcycling venue where garments are repurposed in many different ways.
The concept applied on the project can be observed in curvy lines and the circulation of the venue.
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AXONOMETRIC VIEW
DONATION BINS
ENTRANCE 3. GALLERY 4. KIOASK 1 5. CHILL OUT AREA 1 6. TEXTILE UPCYCLING WORKSHOP
KIOSK 2 8. CHILL OUT AREA 2 9. TEXTILE RECYCLING WORKSHOP
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CONNECTING BRIDGE 1
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BRIDGE
The Thread Concept can be observed from the axonometric view on the project as the connecting bridges.
The first building serves as an educational gallery where people can learn about the fast fashion and why it is an issue through different infographics.
The following building is dedicated for the textile upcycling workshop where previously donated clothes will be used in the workshops.
The last building is the one where the new era of textile upcycling will be introduced to people which is the “Garment to Garment” technology.
THRIFTING KIOSKS
The Kios are designed to be the place where collaborated stores will have dedicated area for them where they will be able to sell their upcycled production.
The hangers are the part of the thread concpet as they are spreading around the curvy glass kiosk as the threads falling around.
CHILL OUT AREA 2
The second Chill Out Area is located in between the other two buildings. The big number of public areas there to make the venue open for non visitors as well. The aim is to create a community area to contribute to the public furniture and make an river observation and chill out venue for the strategic location.
2 of the huge existing bonzai trees are big contributors to the public park which provide good shade during sunny days making the time spent there more comfortable.
The Educating Gallery serves as an eye-opening experience, providing visitors with essential knowledge about the harmful effects of fast fashion. Through thoughtfully designed infographics, there will be presented facts and figures that highlight the environmental toll of the fashion industry.
On the mezzanine floor of the first building there will be a small coffee bar for visitors to make their time more joyful.
The materials as reflecting coloured glass has been used to create an immersive design
CHILL OUT AREA 1
The Chill Out Area will be a place where people can enjoy the River view while thrifting and enjoying their coffee from the coffee bar at the mezzanine floor.
The existing tree in the middle of two buildings is surrounded by the sitting area where people can rest under the tree shade.
To apply the colour scheme of concept and the branding colours of the client there has been used coloured glass in majority of the project.
Handrails the curvy glass kiosk are all designed of the tinted glass for a purpose to create an immersive design. Due to the high access of the sun to the site, during day times the glass will create colourful shadows on the environment and create a visual experience for visitors.
“THREAD” CONNECTING BRIDGE
The bridges are the application of the Thread concept on the project. The curvy shapes are the representation of the threads flowing. They are also a representation of the connection of the new eras.
The link between “Now”- the time of the rise of problems caused by fast fashion and “Step forward”which is the time of raising awareness, and lastly it is a link to the “ Future”- which are the new and high tech are of the fashion industry to a sustainable and fully recyclable era.
The the bridges have been designed to be the steel structure and to get its support from the steel columns of the buildings.
Other than glass, materials such as concrete, wood has been applied on the project. The stairs are to be made of concrete and the stair benches to be covered with wooden decks on top.
Overall, people can enjoy their time in “Garment to Garment” textile upcycling hub while, learning, gaining experiences and contributing to the future well-being of the planet.
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