PROJECT 3 : JOURNAL
Keris, Art & Craft Centre USER
AND
MARIAM
BEHAVIOURAL
JAMILAH
BINTI
STUDY
IBRAHIM
(19161910)
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 KERIS 3.0 CASE STUDY 1 : Singkawang Cultural Center, Indonesia 4.0 CASE STUDY 2 : Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur 5.0 CASE STUDY 3 : National Museum of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 6.0 USER AND BEHAVIOURAL STUDY 7.0 DESIGN STRATEGY : Application on Design Project
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Culture is a word of many different meanings. For some, it refers to an appreciation of good literature, music, art and food. In the contrary, for an anthropologists and other behavioral scientists, culture is the full range of learned human behaviour patterns. Anpioneer English Anthropologist, Tylor said that culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs and sapabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society." Culture is a powerful human tool for survival, but it is a fragile phenomenon. It is constantly changing and easily list since it only exists in our mind. Languages, governments, buildings, many other man-made things are the examples of a product of culture.
2.0 KERIS Keris is one of the most powerful weapons that are used in Southeast asia in the 9th century. Besides known as a weapon for war, Keris also is used to determine a person's position and possession long time ago. Nowadays, Keris is used on official occasion such as coucil of civilization among royals.
PROCESS OF KERIS MAKING
Forging blocks of metal are forged together to combine them
Tempering the metal blocks are tempered for thinning and sharpening. This process might take several times since a great concentration is acquired.
the temperature of the forging fire can reach until 1300 degree celsius based on the type of metal used.
The scabbard is one of the most important elements in a Keris. The style and the pattern on the scabbard indicates the value of a Keris.
keris has a very unique step of making it. Lastly, a process of soaking the sword into a poisonous liquid is required to make the sword harmful and emerge a certain pattern on the sword
3.0 CASE STUDY 1:
SINGKAWANG CULTURAL CENTER, INDONESIA
Architects : PHL Architects Area : 1972 msq Year : 2017 Lead Architect : Patrick Lim & Hendry Lim Contractor : PT. Inti Indah Interindo City : Singkawang Barat
This building uses local material as its facade and overall construction making it blends with its surrounding and nature. It is accessible for all people and user friendly. The outdoor public space is accommodated with sitting area so people can rest and enjoy the view of a small fountain.
4.0 CASE STUDY 2: TAMAN TASIK TITIWANGSA, KUALA LUMPUR
A public space that gives people acess to have outdoor activity like picnic, jogging while enjoying the view of the lake. There are a lot of trees planted surrounding the area to provide good shading and fresh air ventilation.
5.0 CASE STUDY 3: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MALAYSIA, KUALA LUMPUR
National Museum of Malaysia has a very big mural as its facade. The mural represents the history and the culture of Malaysia. The overall design of facade also indicates one of the culture in Malaysia, which is the shape of the roof made of mostly wood. The interior is made of wood and concrete with full facility such as a place to sit.
The target users for the Art and Craft Center are the staffs, the clients and the visitors which may be some students, local visitors or foreigners
6.0 USER AND BEHAVIOURAL STUDY
Privacy Malaysian cultures really emphasis on the importance of privacy.
Gathering Malaysians are famous for their culture of gathering together. Since there are a lot of cultures in Malaysia, hence there are a lot of different festivals. They even gather on their free time to chat with each other.
Appreciate cultures and traditions Culture is a very important aspect for Malaysians. They always appreciate their cultures and traditions whether its their own or not.
services cafe
entrance
lobby
Exhibition area
store
souvenir shop male wc
garden
2
1
outdoor performance stage
female wc
metal workshop
metal storage
3
timber workshop timber storage
7.0 DESIGN STRATEGY
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A garden that provides a green space and healthy environment
2
A small outdoor stage for silat performance, which uses keris
3
A different route for staff which give a lot more privacy for the staffs
storage seminar room
library/ resource room male musolla
2 male wc
female musolla
female wc
1
1
A space for gathering and rest while waiting for prayer time or just to relax and talk with friends.
2
A separate prayer room for male and female since Muslim really emphasis on its culture of privacy.
pantry office
manager room
staff's restroom
The top level of the art and craft center would be the staffs only area which locates the office, private pantry and the manager room.