Backlane Ideology (2016)

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Lee Pei Wen (Jolene) Winter Semester 16/17 Studio Toilet Ideology



Outdoor Kitchens in Malaysia Spatial quality. Public and private spaces. Hierarchy of spaces. Methodology of preparing a meal. The effect of culture and tradition on living.



Malaysian Layout


American Layout


Malaysian Sectional Layout


American Sectional Layout


Malaysian Outdoor Kitchen


Malaysian Outdoor Kitchen


Western Island Prepare food. Informal dining. Work.



Chinese Dining Etiquette


Chinese Dining Etiquette


Western Dining Etiquette


Western Dining Etiquette



Eastern Separated process. Disciplined use of spaces. Hierarchy of public and private spaces. Equal on dining table. Dining table is only used for dining. Simple table setup.

Western Open. Guests are able to access to all spaces. Flexible spaces with multiple functions. Cuisine comes in courses. Hierarchy in sitting position. Intricate table setup.




Backlane The new realm of a semi-public-private space. Public spaces in private location. Social area for neighbourhood and family bonding.





El Kahun. Near Giza. 3000 B.C.


Terrace Housing with “hutong”. Chang’an. Tang Dynasty in China. (618 - 907 A.D.)


London Grosvenor Square. England. 1666.


Bath, The Royal Cresecent. England. Industrial Revolution. (1766 - 1777)


Growth of Industrial Revolution. England. 18th century.


Expansion of textile industry. England. Victorian Period. (1837 - 1901)


Lancashire District. Manchester, London, Liverpool. 19th century.


Lancashire District. Manchester, London, Liverpool. 19th century.


Terraced housing decreased. Backlane as emergency and escape route and garage; no longer used. Removed from planning, 2001.


History of Backlanes



Uses of Backlane Communal area. Circulation. Utility.


Example of Malaysian Backlane


Widths of Malaysian Backlane


Malaysian Backyard


Western Backyard


Malaysian Backyard Private programs. Cooking and laundry.


Western Backyard Host parties. Kids play area.





Backyard Party


Westernising Malaysian backyards. Creating new traditions. Opening up the private areas.



Flip Flops Tradition Bring your own flip flops to the backyard. Guests usually wear flip flops to house parties in Malaysia because no shoes are allowed in the house and will always need to go in and out of the house.


Creating New Traditions


Inspired by the Island A rendition of the island serving multiple uses.



Westernising Malaysian Backyards


Multiple Uses of the Island


Pop Up Tables Spills into the backyard when having a party.



Creating New Traditions


Pop Up Table Uses


Creating New Traditions


Creating New Traditions


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