6.2 Recommendation

for the possible spatial planning and layout for surf centre in Malaysia that could enhance context criteria moment in the absence of the elements of dynamism adapting by the energetic of the activity and reflective form and pattern from the natural site context and became a fundamental challenge for research. The selection of technology provide a starting point for the characterization of surf centre zones as they might share certain properties or exhibit distinct characteristics.

The surf centre can be formed in many way namely scheme that applies technologies using indoor surf pool using standing wave machine, artificial outdoor surf pool and outdoor surf pool using existing potential water body in the context. These types of typologies have its own character and value in term of architecture elements building concept and form, and spaces and activities. Based on the analysis of the four precedent studies and obstructive interviews, Silvertown Surf Centre and Citysurf, Vancouver have a clearer objectives and concept in their planning which could be integrate in the surf school in the context of Cherating, Malaysia.

Furthermore, in term of surf centre, all the precedent studies have stated the idea of porosity and transparency that allows surfer to perceive surfing in the natural environment and feels the bonding between the surfer and other at the same time creates sense of belonging between surfer and the surf centre. In order to ease the user‟s surfing experience while surfing in the surf centre, the segregation of public, semi-public and private user is integrated in the following scheme. Seagaia Ocean Dome applies segregation approach to give the sense of speciality between user and public user. The integration of architectural elements such as separating the user by level could divide the activities by specialty at the same time framing the sense of transparency and promotes the public to watch and interact with the surfing activities.

Each of the precedent studies has its own strength and movement which promotes a solid idea of centralised sprawling which surf pool act as the heart of the surf centre connecting with the supporting main spaces that helps to maximize surfing journey become optimum and connected. The surf centre able to frame the distinct idea of 141

transforming the traditional surf culture environment into a new level of surfing experience, integration of nature and provision of surf facilities helps to facilitate the surf centre into an optimum satisfaction for surfer through the materiality and physically oriented strategy.

Integrating activities carried out in the surf centre are part of leisure time that allows a person the opportunity to respite. The sense of calmness and sense of event can be found and in the spacious esplanade respectively help to overturn the restful feeling during surfing period.

The importance of comparing perceptions idea between expert surfer and general surfer answers the spaces criteria needed for surf centre. By understanding the target user, generalisation of division of human behaviour and surf status can be solved. An efficient surf centre is when the building can cater the spaces for user perfectly. By arranging the spaces at the same time giving sense of direction to where the users should leads.

.6.2 Recommendation

Based on the interview conducted at the CheratingPoint Surf School, there are many weaknesses that need to be addressed. The fact that the Cherating surf has the highest number of users especially during monsoon season, Cherating Sea seems can no longer sustain with growth of surf community. The uncomfortable feeling upon no updated facilities of surfing makes it hard to bear as the area is crowded and jammed with people during monsoon season.

Cherating has quality in terms of public spaces, natural lighting, transparency and greenery. Those appear to be a meaningful element when it comes to need for psychological relief during surf activities. It can be said that generally Cherating has a huge potential for the surf centre that does support the third space function and the provision of break space when it is needed.