THE PROTECTOR
Protecting Lives By Adapting To The Unfavourable Nature
Rather than avoiding an inevitable disaster, life can be preserved through adapting to the unfavorable environment. This is where architectural intervention comes into the picture in order to create future flood-resilient buildings. The primary purpose of this thesis is to design a flood relief centre that is resilient in terms of human programmes and needs, disaster management, and architectural innovation. The Adaptive Flood Relief Centre serves as a light for the locals to improve their daily life not just during normal days, but also during flood events.
What?
Flooding is an unavoidable disaster; consequently, floodresistant buildings must be developed.
Thesis Statement
Rather than avoiding an inevitable disaster, life can be preserved through adapting to the unfavorable environment. This is where architectural intervention comes into the picture in order to create future flood-resilient buildings. The primary purpose of this thesis is to design a flood relief centre that is resilient in terms of human programmes and needs, disaster management, and architectural innovation. The Foldable Flood Relief Centre serves as a light for the locals to improve their daily life not just during normal days, but also during flood events.
Thesis Statement
To address and enhancing evacuee needs in term of architectural spaces during the flood crisis
To improve flood management and relief programme through architectural design
To develop an innovative flood relief centre that durable over time
• Evacuee/ Victim
• Manager/ Leader
• Volunteers
• Life Saver Agency
Maslow’s Theory (Program) Flood Management Cycle (System)
Adaptive Design Principle (Innovation) Rantau Panjang, Kelantan
A Foldable Flood Relief Centre In Rantau Panjang
Bah Merah The Second Wave “The Worst” January & September
One of the history of floods that is still in the memory of senior citizens in Kelantan. Given the name ‘red’ following this unusual flood the water is reddish in color due to mud from the upper part of the state.
This year’s flood tragedy has destroyed several homes in Rantau Panjang. Moreover, the colour was characterised almost identically to Bah Merah.
The impact of this flood has paralyzed the joints of life in all aspects. These events directly affected a large portion of the population causing damage to homes, road infrastructure and public service networks
Rantau Panjang has been hit by floods twice this year, in January and September. This issue has forced a large number of local residents to relocate to a temporary evacuation centre.
Context Analysis Cause and Direction Flood. Golok Road
Rantau
Special Study: Typology Of for a Flood Evacuation Centre
Boat Jetty- The jetty will raise in response to the flood level.
Male & Female Shelter- Flood evacuees who must relocate will be provided with modular shelters to use during emergency.
Boat Making and Repair Areafor locals to work on maintaining boats for public enjoyment and disaster use.
Monitor, Office and Management Room - A department in charge of planning, researching and monitoring.
Hanging Storage- Flood victims are allowed to store their belongings and boats in the provided hanging area.
Commonity Hall- An adaptable area to be used for public activities and converted to a medical hall during emergency.
Watching Tower- The tower is utilised by the rescue agency to monitor the emergency situation.
Dining Hall- A hall and meeting spot for evacuees to receive and enjoy the food.
Beacon of Life Emergency Area Boat JettyTransitionStorage Shelter/ Dorm Food & Nutritious
Sanitation Medical Commercial Community Area Management
Modular Unit Shelter
The shelter is designed in a modular layout to provide privacy for evacuees or students during their staycation. The key benefit of this modular system is that it is simple to put together and take apart depending on the situation.
Pontoon Jetty
To accommodate the flood level on catastrophe day, a pontoon jetty at level 1 (on the lake) of the building is planned as the evacuee arrival point.
Rain Water Harvesting Roof
The roof design (Pitch Roof) not only reflects the village’s traditional image, but it has also been developed as a rain water collector that can be used to irrigate landscaping, flush toilets, wash automobiles, or launder clothes, and it can even be cleansed for human use.
Natural Feature When dealing with a disaster, natural features are also important in reducing the impact of flooding. Large trees have been planted around the structure to protect it from direct strong winds, which can damage it and affect user comfort.
The boat and the custommade basket are moved vertically by a mechanical pulley system, allowing the things to be placed well above the flood level of the water.
Modular Unit Shelter
Boat Making & Repair Facilities
Shelter/ Dorm, Boat Making & Repair
Pontoon Jetty Pontoon JettyHanging Storage
Hanging Storage
Hanging Storage
During a flood crisis, hanging storage is the space where a small boat and evacuees’ belongings are stored in a medium-sized costumise basket.
Boat Making & Repairing
Boats are a crucial mode of transportation during floods, hence facilities for building and maintaining them are required.
Motor/ Engine Pulley
Boat Jetty
Boat Holder Switch Box Mini Storage
Modular Component
Before After Easy to keep in boxes Desk
Foldable wall Bed
Boats Hanger Boat Paddle Holder
Elec. Wood Cutter Carpenter Table
The proposed building incorporates a number of programmes targeted at preventing and minimising flood damage for the communities. This section demonstrates that the structure provides private staycations for evacuees even on catastrophe days. Not to mention that it has a gathering point where evacuees may gather to acquire food and participate in community involvement.
Shelter, Boat Making & Repair, Hanging Boat Garage & Storage
Programe Detail A: Shelter/Dorm
Flood detection through emergency operation centre. Recieved signal & release emergency balloon. The local & resque agency notices the balloon signal. will evacuate to flood relief centre to save their life.
Intelligent Flood Detector (IFD)
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Living Food Bank Management Office, Dining Hall
Watching Tower
Shelter/ Dorm Emergency Room
Living Food Bank of Live
The proposed constructionuses mass timber as the major building material.The structure beginswith a pad foundation,then moves on to high-quality timber columnsand beams, and finally totimber roof trusses.
The majority of thestructure’s componentsare joined utilisingdowel-type connectors(steel) so that damagedcomponents can beeasily disassembled andreplaced.
Under Water Maintenance
COMPONENT
FUTURE NOSTALGIA:
Vertical Cultural Expo In Kampong Bharu
The number of people suffering from urban gentrification conflict is rising day by day across the globe including Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur has experienced the fastest rate of city development, with the aim of transforming the city into a world-class, smart, and intelligent city. Nonetheless, the planning places less emphasis on tradition and heritage which may lead to cultural genocide. The Malay Pulse Tower was designed to serve as a centre piece for gathering talented people from the culture-related informal industries in order for them to celebrate and promote their culture and heritage. The building’s concept is “Past-future Hybridization,” which means that tradition and modernity can coexist without overwhelming one other. This architectural intervention considers a new possibility of an expo tower inspired by Malay architecture elements while also providing collaborative spaces compatible with modern entertainment and technology.
The Creative Modular is a series of modular exhibition pods that allow the informal businessman to self-decorate their own space according to their own creativity. As a starting point, the modular will provide the occupant with a basic supportive structure, floor, and stair.
Kampung Alley is the mezzanine floor of The Creative Modular.
Due to the sensitivity of Malay tradition, the goal is to give a private space for businessmen, particularly women.
The Green level is a break floor that provides green space to helplower building temperature andincrease humidity. Furthermore, itacts as an opening to allow windto pass through the building,reducing wind pressure and load.
The Grand Entrance
The Grand Entrance serves as a welcoming entrancefor visitors and adds to the fun vibes. It includes an exhibition area, a teaser poster, and a smaller versionof the mechanical gallery.
Mechanichal Gallery is a modernmethod that contributes to the evolution of cultural exhibitions in the building. The functionallows the Treasure Box to be rotated vertically in the building,increasing visitor curiosity and enjoyment.
Treasure Box is a series of custom boxes that store and display Malay cultural items.The box was then hung at theMechanical Gallery and rotatedin as building’s moving facade.
A LED screen was built to the promote culture celebrationand hence improve visitorexcitement. The screen was supported by steel panel thatbeen attached to building beamand floors.
The Creative Modular Exhibition
The Mechanical Gallery
Kampung Alley
The Treasure Box
LED Screen Facade
“Green Level”
NO. OF PARKING PER LEVEL:
CP: 172 NOS
MP: 281 NOS
OKU: 3 NOS
NO. OF PARKING FOR ALL LEVEL:
CP Required: 176 NOS
CP Provided: 439 NOS
MP Required: 97 NOS
MP Provided: 562 NOS
OKU Required: 4 NOS
OKU Provided: 8 NOS
A place where visitors can relax, rest, and buy food and drinks after participating in recreational activities.
Padang Layang-layang - an open area adjacent to the beach where people gather to fly Wau Bulan and modern kites.
A ruined space has been transformed into an attraction space for taking photos with a beautiful facade.
A large field with various sports facilities such as a football field, basketball court, and takraw court.
A starting point from which visitors can enter “The Loop” and travel to The Ruang Santai and Sky Park.
1. 3. 5. 2. 4. Padang Layang-layang
Front Plaza South Entrance Ruang Santai
Padang Rakyat
