CoCAkL
Center of Contemporary Art Kuala Lumpur
Contingent space for Contingent people
Key Plan
Location Plan
Ground Floor Plan
1. ART SQUARE / ART MARKET 2. ART KIOSK 3. SCULPTURE GARDEN 4. LOBBY 5 RIVERSIDE CAFE 6. STREET GALLERY 7. ART SHOP 8. OPEN GALLERY 9. OUTDOOR AUDITORIUM 10. URBAN STAGE 11. EXHIBITON GALLERY 12. WORKSHOPS 13. ARCHIEVE 14. LOADING BAY 15. SERVICES 16. RIVERSIDE PIAZZA / GRAFFITI GALLERY 17. CAR DROP-OFF 18. ARTIST’S POD 19. GALLERY A 20. GALLERY B 21. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION 22. OFFICE 23. CREATIVE COMMON SPACE 24. IT LAB 25. OUTDOOR CREATIVE COMMON SPACE 26. CREATIVE CENTER
The realization of the topic is depicted based on the future of art in Malaysia significantly. Culture and the arts are important to us because they enhance our quality of life, contribute to a sense of national identity and add to the attractiveness of our country.Apart from the direct economic benefits that accrue to arts and cultural activities, creative and artistic endeavors will also play a decisive role in the future economy. To ensure sustained growth in the long run, Malaysia must forge an environment that is conducive to innovations, new discoveries and the creation of new knowledge.Building up an artistic and creative buzz will thus help us to attract both local and foreign talents to contribute to the dynamism and growth of our economy and society. For the site issue, Pasar Seni has long been known as Malaysian art hub. However, where is the ‘seni’ in Pasar Seni now? This project try to revive Pasar Seni area to its name. Pasar Seni area was chosen as the existing art and creative community took place since ages. To be exact, the site located under the Pasar Seni LRT station alongside Sungai Klang.
Second Floor Plan
North Elevation
Artist pod Layout Timber flooring.
South Elevation Extended metal mesh flooring
Different configuration based on the same module allow different kind of artist to do their works such as graphic artist, visual artist etc.
First Floor Plan
West Elevation
The overal colour for the design were choosen to reflect the street art, street level of the city and the surrounding environment to attract the new generation of youth without enhancing the authoritarian of the building. However, Sassy Yellow were chosen as the colour of the artist pod to highlight the building. The idea was to make the building stand out and at the same time modest in its own way.
Pedestrian approach from Pasar Seni LRT station
164A(Black Night)
Used for most of interior wall and floor finishes
Used for most of exterior wall and exterior shading device
Used for most of structural members
173A(Sable Brown)
3012T(Wood Box)
Used for certain elements of design to highlight the overall intervention such as artist pods.
7013D(Sassy Yellow)
The artist pods cantilever above the public space below offering transient moment between the user and passing public. Subliminal awareness of the arts dilutes social barriers between the artist and public.
Curiosity diverts evening stroll along the riverside rewarded with a cup of coffee overlooking the river, hosting social gatherings alongside spontaneous performances.