TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY by Jade Aw

Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma in Architecture DN2964 Studio SA4 Travels in Parallel Reality AY2021-22 Semester 2 TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY Jade Aw | 204220Q

Chew Joo Chiat, a migrant from China turned wealthy philanthropist, had made his fortune as a trader before becoming a plantation owner of cultivating gambier, nutmeg and coconut.

CHEW JOO CHIAT

JOO CHIAT ROAD HISTORY In 1877 at the age of 20 years, Chew Joo Chiat left his family in China and sailed to Singapore. He landed in Singapore as a young man penniless. He experienced poverty and aimed to make a fortune for himself and also to better the lives of his family back home. He worked very hard to achieve his dream. Starting from a small business and endowed with resourcefulness and business acumen he became a successful businessman.

Towards the end of the 19th century he became a housing developer submitting plans to the authority to build shophouses and residential houses at Geylang Road 3 1/2 ms. opposite Paya Lebar Road. He went eastwards towards Changi Road and bought a piece of forested land owned by the Alsagoff family to grow spices such as gambier, nutmeg and pepper.

His final foray of land for his spice plantation was in 1903. He bought more than one acre of land for $35,000.00 from Henry William Crane at Joo Chiat Place and Crane Road area. It is believed that Crane Road is named after HW Crane. When copra became the cash crop he turned his land into coconut plantations (The flesh inside the nut when dried became copra. Oil extracted from copra was used to manufacture many kinds of products from food to soap and shampoo).

JOO CHIAT ROAD HISTORY

The east coast beach then was very popular with foreign expatriats as well as the rich and wealthy locals. As a result the shore line was dotted with seaside houses and holiday bungalows. There were sea pavalions with living quarters along the coast. Chew Joo Chiat owned one of them. Access to them was through a dirt track consisting of Joo Chiat Road, a short stretch of dirt track from Geylang Serai to Joo Chiat Terrace and Confedrate Estate Road from Joo Chiat Terrace all the way to the sea. It was owned and maintained by Chew Joo Chiat.

In 1916 the Municipality wanted to buy from Chew the dirt track for the construction of a motor roadway. Initially he refused to sell it but on hindsight he saw the benefits of a road infra structure going through his coconut plantations. He not only could transport his copra to town faster for export but also increase the value of his land and properties. So, he bequeathed it to the Municipality without a compensation. In 1917 after the road had been paved, the Confederate Estate Road was renamed as Joo Chiat Road after Chew Joo Chiat for his generosity. By 1920, Chew was a well known landed property, coconut and rubber estates owner, principally in the districts of Siglap and Changi. The district of Siglap, was bounded by Joo Chiat Road/Marine Parade Road/Telok Kurau Road/Changi Road thus making one square area of his land.

JOO CHIAT ROAD HISTORY

New residential areas with attendant amenities were established, and these included what is now the Joo Chiat area. In early 1905, an electric tramway ran between the Joo Chiat-Changi Market (present-day Joo Chiat Complex) and Tanjong Pagar near the city centre. From the 1920s, the area was served by a number of bus companies; other forms of transportation included taxis and trishaws.

Establishment of Catholic churches and schools in the early 1900s brought a significant Eurasian presence into the area. Around the same period, Peranakan families began to settle in Joo Chiat, building the Peranakan-style shophouses that Joo Chiat is known for today. Some of the best examples of these shophouses are found along Koon Seng Road, Everitt Road and Joo Chiat Place.

Other roads in the area that were named after Chew include Joo Chiat Lane, Joo Chiat Terrace and Joo Chiat Place. The local post office, market and police station were also named after him

TIMELINE DEVELOPMENT OF COCOUT PLANTATION LAND

Year 1900 -1903 Gambier & Nutmeg Plantation Siglap, Geylang, Kallang

Year 1877 Arrival of C.J.C

Year 1904-1917 Coconut Plantation Siglap, Geylang, Kallang

Year 1917 Bequeathed part of siglap ( Confederate Estate ) to government without compensation Confederate estate renamed to Joo Chiat Rd

Year 1917 - Present Fragmentation of coconut plantation due to housing development.

GAMBIER & NUTMEG IN THE 1900s

COCONUT IN THE 1900s

COCONUT PLANTATION MAP PAST - JOO CHIAT RD PRESENT

Year 1863 Map

Year 1873 Map

COCONUT PLANTATION MAP PAST - JOO CHIAT RD PRESENT

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Year 1914 Map

COCONUT PLANTATION MAP PAST - JOO CHIAT RD PRESENT

Year 2021 Map

COCONUT PLANTATION MAP PAST - JOO CHIAT RD PRESENT

Year 1873 Map

Year 1914 Map

SIGLAP FISHING VILLAGE THE 4 KAMPONG The four fishing communities under study in Siglap are Kampong Siglap, Kampong Hajijah, Kampong Lim Choo and Kampong Goh Choo. They are located along the east coast of Singapore. The four fishing communities lie adjacent to each other. Kampong Siglap is wholly inhabited by Malays. It derived its name from the Malay word "Si-gelap' which means "dark one'. It appears that the area was once so heavily wooded that sunlight could not penetrate through the thick canopy of leaves and the ground, as a result was perpetually shrouded in darkness. As time passed, Kampong 'Si-gelap' began to be known as Kampong Siglap. kampong Hajijah was originally called 'Kampong Bahru'. It is believed to have been in existence for about two centuries. The early inhabitants of these villages were primarily of Malay stock who came from Indonesia, Borneo, Brunei and the Malay Penin-sular. The area where Kampong Lim Choo is situated was once a swampland. The early settlers who came to the area were Chinese immigrants. They were related to each other and as a clan they looked after each other's interest in this hostile environment. Kampong Goh Choo, which is wholly occupied by Chinese fishermen lies adjacent to Kampong Hajijah, Soon after the Second World War there were no fewer than 00 fishermen living here. However, at the time of interview there were only about 26 fishermen living with their families here. The fishermen live in clusters of attap and zinc roofed houses

SIGLAP FISHING VILLAGE OF GENERATIONS

It was noted that in general more than one generation lived in each house. Instead of the increasingly common linear pattern of family unit consisting of parents and children, the fisherfolk in the four kampongs live in extended family units with grandparents and in some instances, even great-grandparents.

Older men who are retired are able to play a useful role such as helping to mend nets and other gear in need of repair or helping to tend to the sea-food which requires preservation, for example, the drying of salted fish requires a certain amount of tending. There is always work to be done and all have a part to play in the daily routine. Close family ties have always been of importance in the four kampongs.

TENDING DRY SALTED FISH UNDER SUN

TENDING DRY SALTED FISH UNDER SHELTER WHEN RAIN

SIGLAP FISHING VILLAGE GROUNDS

The fishermen of the four fishing communities of Siglap normally fish close to their homes and the concentration of Fishing villages that once stretched from Tanjong Rhu to Changi Point testifies to the obvious abundance of fish in the region. Most of the fishermen in the Siglap area concentrate their efforts along the east coast stretching from Tanjong Rhu to Bedok.

The fishermen who go to far-off places like Tanah Merah and Changi own large vessels and more sophisticated fishing gear. These fishermen need not be concerned with transportation or with the problem of keeping the catch fresh as they can be disposed off through the wholesalers at Changi and elsewhere.

TANAH MERAH CHANGI

SIGLAP

FISHES COMMONLY CAUGHT Crabs and prawns were also commonly caught. Common fishes caught by the fishermen of Siglap are also the popular fish sought by the consumers. It is proof that the survival of these fishing communities is to a large extent based not only on how much is caught but on what is caught.

TRANSPORTATION OF CATCH

The four kampongs are located close to the market and not far from fish collecting centres. A fisherman can opt either to deliver personally the fish to these centres or sell it directly to the customers if the catch is not large. In either case, he travels by bicycle or on foot. Fishermen involved in larger-scale operations may use a lorry while others use pick-up vans, bicycles or may sell their catch almost immediately at the shore where they are met by retailers, middlemen or wholesalers who have made purchasing arrangements with the fishermen. No matter which method is used transportation costs are negligible because of the close proximity of the markets to the shore.

TYPES OF TRANS-

SIGLAP MARKET

VILLAGE

FISHERMEN RECREATION They spend most of their spare time resting, preparing for the next day's work, mending nets, repairing boats or doing odd jobs to supplement the family income. However, fishermen do frequent the nearby coffee-shops for a friendly chat. They sometimes indulge in playing 'mahjong'- a popular local past-time . The younger fishermen sometimes go to the movies. The fishermen lead simple, sheltered lives where interpersonal relationships are strong and binding. This is probably so as they are all bound by a similar way of life, and share the same fears, anxieties and aspirations.

MENDING FISH NETS

COFFEE SHOP HANGOUT

MAHJONG HANGOUT

RELIGIOUS HOUSE & TEMPLE The prayer houses of the Malays are simple and tranquil while those of the Chinese are elaborately decorated with images of gods and goddesses, joss-sticks, coloured paper and large stone reliefs showing the list of donations to the temples

The Chinese believe that the gods and goddesses of sea have powers to protect them. So long as they believe in this, they will continue to worship and observe supernatural practices in the hope that they will be protected from danger.

These houses of worship have done much to foster close community ties and they have played a significant role in bringing together people who share a common live- lihood, the same religious, cultural and social background and whose daily lives are influenced by close interpersonal relationships.

“ Fishing has always been a family trade which was handed down by my forefathers, I started my fishing career in a kelong at the age of thirteen. In those days, only Malays were skilled in constructing kelongs. ”

HASSAN BIN DENGKEL

TIMELINE OF SIGLAP FISHING VILLAGE

Year 1822 kampong Siglap, Hajijah, Lim Choo, Goh Choo was well established

Year 1819 Tok Lasam founded siglap

Year 1942 Japanese fishermen arrive and exstablished the fishing village and left after WWll

Year 1903 SIglap was part of Joo chiat coconut Plantation

Year 1965 Reclaimation of FIshing Village

Year 1962 Fire broke out in village

CARRY FISH IN PLASTIC BAG

TELEPORTATION DAY

As a boy, Joseph would help one of his uncles with his kelong or fish farm. These experiences would give him the skills and know-how to set up his own kelong later in life.

Joseph Lee Ah Ngiap

MALAY VILLAGE

MALAY VILLAGE 1819 -1942 JAPANESE VILLAGE 1942 - 1945

MALAY PRAYER HOUSE

KELONG

LOCATION: SIGLAP VICTORIA SCHOOL

PERSONA STORY

Building Kelong

Caught by Japanese Soldiers

Hiding in coconut husk

Feed Family

Bribing Japanese Soldiers

DAILY ACTIVITY TIMELINE

DAY school fish farm

workers fishing

school fish farm

NIGHT

workers fishing at night using light

market centre

Bribing Japanese soldiers in exchange for rice

Feeding hidden family

DAILY ACTIVITY MAPPING COLLAGE: SCHOOLING FISH INDUSTRY

MYTHS FROM THE PAST ABOUT FISHING:

- No women is allowed to fish ( Bad Luck ) - Women is incharge of cooking and preparing equipments - Fishermen must pray before going fishing - Night fishing attracts more fish

ELEMENT - NET & LIGHT

ELEMENT - COCONUT HUSK

ELEMENT - TREE TRUNK

ELEMENT - SAMPAN

ELEMENT - FISHES

ELEMENT - LIGHTS

ELEMENT - TANKS

ELEMENT - BICYCLE CHAIN

ELEMENT - EXHUAST

ELEMENT - FUNNEL

ELEMENT - FISH TRAP

ELEMENT - STEAMER

ELEMENT - NET

CLASS OF LIGHTS

MESS HALL EATERY

ELEMENTS FROM PAST

ELEMENTS FROM PRESENT

SCHOOLING FISH FARM

Road Access

Housing estate Mosque School

Greenery Bus Stop

Popular Area

Sun Direction Wind Direction

SCHOOLING FISH FARM PLAN COLLAGE 1

SCHOOLING FISH FARM SECTION COLLAGE 1

SCHOOLING FISH FARM SECTION 2

SCHOOLING FISH FARM SECTION 3

FISHER HALL

TRADING HUSK

SUNBATHING NET

FISHY COOKS

SENIOR FISHING FUNNNEL

JUNIOR BREEDING TANK

SCHOOLING FISH FARM PLAN 3

SEA WATER FLOWING INTO CANAL OUTSIDE VICTORIA SCHOOL

SCHOOLING FISH FARM PLAN 4

SCHOOLING FISH FARM SECTION 4

SCHOOLING FISH FARM PLAN 5

SCHOOLING FISH FARM SECTION 5

STEAMING TOWER

UPPER FISHING PORT SUNTAN PORT GALLERY TUNNEL FISHERS CLASS

PARENT TANK TRADING SECRET HUSK

BREEDING AQUARIUM

COLLAGE

TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY SECTION 6

STACKY CLASS

EXHUAST OF STEAMY COOKS

FISHERS LIGHTHOUSE

COCO TRADING BRIDGING CHAIN

BREEDING AQUARIUM

TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY SECTION 7

TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY SECTION 8

MODEL MAKING 1

TWILIGHT FISHING ACADEMY SECTION 9

MODEL MAKING 2

MODEL MAKING 3

PLAN

NORTH VIEW

SOUTH VIEW

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION

DIMMING TOWER

STEAM EATERY

DRYING HOTSPOT

ASSEMBLY NET

Students learn about fishing in dark with limited light.

Ladies of the community cooks fishes transported by students at the bottom level.

Ladies of the community drying fishes at the hot spot where the sun shines.

The ladies also help prepare equipments for night fishing.

Students canteen is at the top level.

BREEDING AQUARIUM

COMMUNAL WORSHIP

PILING OF TOLERANT

TRADES OF HUSK

Students will feeding and transporting breed fishes to Steam Eatery.

Fishermens will have their daily ritual before fishing.

Fishermens waits for fishes to catch the bait.

After fishing, fishermen can barter trade with one another.

At night, the fishermens will trasnport fishes to the breeding aquarium to breed more fish.

TOWER OF DIMMING CLASS

STEAM EATERY

SPIRAL OF BLESSINGS

Drying Hotspot Steam Eatery Assembly Net

Tower of Dimming Class

Breeding Aquarium

Spiral of Blessings

Stacking traps of tolerance

Trading Husk

FINAL MODEL

PLAN

NORTH VIEW

SOUTH VIEW

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION - DAY ACTIVITY

DIMMING TOWER

STEAM EATERY

DRYING HOTSPOT

Students will learn about fishing by tracking the source of sunlight and will pass on their expertise to the fishermen.

The female labourers cooks fish that have been transferred from the Drying Hotspot to feed the students. The student’s canteen is at the top level.

The fish will be transported to the drying hotspot where the sun will shine the brightest.

ASSEMBLY NET

BREEDING AQUARIUM

Female labourers will arrange and repair the night fishing equipment for the fishermen.

Students will feed and move fish from the breeding aquarium to the drying hot spot during the day, and then release ready-breed fish back into the sea for night fishing. Fishermen's catch will be partially returned to the breeding aquarium at night to breed more fish, and the cycle will repeat itself.

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION - NIGHT ACTIVITY

SPIRAL OF BLESSINGS

FREE ROAM SEA

STACKING TRAPS OF TOLERANCE

TRADE OF HUSK

In the evening, fishermen will give offerings and pray for favors from the "god of water" in order to have a nice catch and a safe journey.

Before fishermen is allowed to catch the game fish ( big fishes ), they have to go out sea to net for normal fishes and transport them to breeding aquarium.

Students will assist the fishermen in baiting the game fish and guiding them on the direction of the moon so that they can shift their fishing position. Fishermen fish by rod, therefore, they have to wait paitently for game fish to take the bait.

Fishermen, female laborers, and members of the surrounding community will gather at the Trade of husk market to sell, buy or barter trade fish.

WEEKLY PIN UP

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Night Activity Elvation SCALE: 1: 150

WEEKLY PIN UP 2

FINAL CRIT

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