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