LEMBAH BUJANG SITE ANALYSIS
SLIDES READY BY LIEW CHUNG HOOI WEE WOON BING PENG YEP SIANG DANAR JOVIAN
Bujang Valley Lembah Bujang Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia
LEMBAH BUJANG BUJANG VALLEY
Introduction
LOCATION OF BUJANG VALLEY
LOCATION PLAN
PROPOSED SITE
KEY PLAN
PROPOSED SITE
KEY PLAN
SITE
SITE PLAN
LEMBAH BUJANG BEHIND BUJANG VALLEY
Background
TRADING Mount Jerai attracts traders from Far East to Lembah Bujang due to its strategic location. Traders bring in their religion and culture which causes the adoption of Hindu-Buddhism. Evolved into the first entrepot in Southeast Asia.
IRON SMELTING Iron smelting is the main economic activity in Lembah Bujang during the 3rd to 5th century A.D. Lembah Bujang was also known as “Kadaram” which means “iron” in Sanskrit.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
ANIMISME Belief of everything possesses a soul or spirit and affects the human life.
Monument was built to worship Mount Jerai, residing at the north of Lembah Bujang.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
BUDDHISM Phase from 5th to 10th century Buddhist candis or stupas contain Buddhist relics, typically ashes of Buddhist monk. Stupas are used meditation place
HINDUISM Lembah Bujang is one of the important ancient Hindu Kingdoms of Southeast Asia
The Old Kedah’s status as an entrepot helps spread Hinduism.
LEMBAH BUJANG SITE PLAN
Site Sections
SITE PLAN
MUSEUM ROAD ROUNDABOUT ROAD
20m 10m 0m
SITE SECTION A-A
SURAU
MUSEUM ROAD ROUNDABOUT SURAU
20m 10m 0m
SITE SECTION B-B
ROAD
ROAD WATERFALL 1 MUSEUM ROAD
20m 10m 0m
SITE SECTION C-C
WATERFALL 2
WATERFALL 2 ROAD
MUSEUM WATERFALL 1 ROAD
20m 10m 0m
SITE SECTION D-D
LEMBAH BUJANG VIEWS & VISTA
SITE VIEWS
LEMBAH BUJANG, VIEW OF WATERFALL 2
SITE VIEWS
LEMBAH BUJANG, VIEW OF WATERFALL 2
SITE VIEWS
LEMBAH BUJANG, VIEW OF WATERFALL 2
SITE VIEWS
LEMBAH BUJANG VEGETATIONS
Plants, Soil & Hydrology
SITE PLANTS
LEGENDS ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
SITE PLANTS
ZONE 1
Cyrtostachys Renda (Lipstick Palm Tree)
Bonsai Tree
Bougainvillea
Height : Unknown Characteristics : • Rare & Exotic. • Native to Malaysia & Sumatra. • Needs High humidity & Water. • Slender, Smooth & slightly swollen at the base.
Height : 1.2 – 2m Characteristics : • Uses cultivation techniques like pruning, root reduction & potting. • Can be created from nearly any perennial woody-stemmed tree that produces true branches.
Height : 1 – 12m Characteristics : • With spiky thorns in black and waxy substances. • Leaves are alternate and simple.
SITE PLANTS
ZONE 2
Malaysia Dracaena
Keruing Tree
Areca Gurita
Height : 1.8 – 2.4m / 1.2 – 1.5m Characteristics : • The leaves generally have green central areas surrounded on both sides with yellowish leaves.
Height : 25 – 45m Characteristics : • An important component for the forest. • Straight, clear, cylindrical boles up to 70 feet long with small butresses. • Moderately durable with moderate insect resistance.
Height : Unknown Characteristics : • Recurved and resemble octopus tentacles. • Flowers are mostly arranged in one row. • Flower arranged spirally.
SITE PLANTS
ZONE 3
Bengal Bamboo
Meranti Tree
Chickweed Plant
Height : 1.2 – 2.4m Characteristics : • A type of grass. • Steams has dark green straight stalky culms. • Leaves are long and narrow & green in color.
Height : 20 – 40m Characteristics : • Dark reddish / purple brown with white resin streaks. • Rough surface.
Height : 0.05 – 0.50m Characteristics : • Low and inconspicuous. • 16 inches long. • Grow in pairs with white star-shaped flowers.
SITE PLANTS
MOISTURE OF LAND
LEGENDS WATER FLOW DIRECTION
HYDROLOGY
LEGENDS MOISTURE DENSITY
HIGH MEDIUM LOW
MOISTURE OF LAND
LEMBAH BUJANG CIRCULATIONS & ACCESSIBLITIES
Humans & Vehicle
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TYPES OF VEHICLE
TOURIST ( FAMILY ) WORKERS
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LOCALS WORKERS
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TOURIST ( GROUP ) TOURIST ( FAMILY )
TYPES OF VEHICLE
LEGENDS LIGHT TRANSPORTATIONS
EG. MOTORCYCLES & BICYCLES
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
LEGENDS LIGHT TRANSPORTATIONS
EG. CARS / VANS
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
LEGENDS HEAVY TRANSPORTATIONS
EG. TRUCKS / BUS
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
LEGENDS PEDESTRIAN PATH
HUMAN CIRCULATION
LEMBAH BUJANG CLIMATES
Sun Path, Wind Direction & Noise
DESCRIPTIONS 0900 EAST SUN 09:00AM
SUN
SUN ROTATIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 1200 NORTH-EAST SUN 12:00PM
SUN
SUN ROTATIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 1500 NORTH-WEST SUN 03:00PM
SUN
SUN ROTATIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 1800 WEST SUN 06:00PM
SUN
SUN ROTATIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 0700 – 0900 07:00AM – 09:00AM FROM EAST SOUTH TOWARDS NORTH EAST
WIND DIRECTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 1200 – 1500 12:00PM – 03:00PM FROM WEST SOUTH TOWARDS NORTH EAST
WIND DIRECTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS 1800 – 2000 06:00PM – 08:00PM FROM WEST TOWARDS EAST
WIND DIRECTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS HUMAN NOISE
NATURE NOISE
NOISE ZONES
LEMBAH BUJANG S.W.O.T
Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats
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STRENGTH
Dip into cooling water of the waterfall next to the museum
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Have a picnic around the green areas
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Just a walking distance towards anyway
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Historical Candi’s ready for pictures
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Gunung Jerai with beautiful sceneries of the greens from its view
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WEAKNESS
Lack of shelters for rains & hot weathers
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Slippery rocks around waterfall areas
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Questions of why am I here, lacking of knowledge around
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Lost of walking path directions
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Hand rails for waterfall areas
OPPORTUNITIES
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More shelters & bigger shelter for more people
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More outdoor activities around the area
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THREADS
Lacking of securities for the site
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Wild animal appearance
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