THESIS: REWEAVE KL UPCYCLE FASHION CENTRE ENHANCING CONNECTIVITY AND WALKABILITY THE STREET OF JLN TAR

The city of Kuala Lumpur was designed to provide public open areas that encourage communal participation in the urban environment. The revitalization of cultural and local identity is necessary for the future preservation. By improving the sense of place, the concept of identity improves the link between users and space by establishing urban design. The building proposed to develop upcycle textile and fashion center that can benefit to the community of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR). It is serves as a public places that promotes multilayered community engagement and cultivates the spirit of walking among the communities.

To address the issue of local context of jln tar, the proposed idea of Upcycle fashion center is important to preserve the identity of jln tar , this will improve the local interest on local textile identity.Besides, the proposed building program will act as catalyst to promote local and sustainable fashion to the community , this will help the community get the exposure on fashion through education, business and research development.The implementation of the urban design through the building will improve the connectivity and urban space that will enhance the walkability and sociability along the stretch of Jalan Tun Perak.