In Search of a Learning Space for Flat PPR Taman Seri Berembang

Group 1 Flat PPR Taman Seri Berembang “In search of Learning Space”

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Group Members Name

ID

Aw Jin Liang

0331464

Carmen Chan Shen Wen

0326485

Goh Wei Heng

0330929

Ho Yen Liang

0326660

Lai Poh Yee

0325677

Lee Xing Shen

0327496

Lindsay Lim Siew Cheng

0326844

Nor Umairah binti Mohd Akhir

0325644

Sak Kar Wai

0326525

Wong Chee Fon (Group Leader)

0327220

Introduction Ms. Vasantha, her husband, and her four children are the residents of BG.4, Flat Taman Seri Berembang, a low-cost flat at Port Klang. She wishes to support her children’s education by providing a comfortable learning space that would allow them to focus on their studies.

Objectives At the end of this project, we aim to: 1. Design a comfortable learning space that would allow the children to focus on their studies 2. Establish supportive learning environments around the learning space.

3. Refine the room to be a more convenient and comfortable living & studying space

Project Details House & Household

Duration :

27th August 2018 – 30th November 2018

Venue

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BG.4, Flat Taman Seri Berembang, 28, Jalan Berembang, Pelabuhan Selatan, 42000 Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor

Budget

:

RM 500++ (Depending on any additional add ons)

Family Home

Block B of the flats.

Location of the Family Home in Flat Taman Seri Berembang.

The pink exterior.

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Family Background

Wadarajan

Vasantha

Visalini

Arvind

Presana

Tharani

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Factory worker

Beautician and House wife

Student (Form 5)

Student (Form 5)

Student (Form 4)

Student (Year 3)

SPM candidate

SPM candidate

Loves to draw

Family Home 5

Legend

4

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Living Room

2

Kitchen

3

Bedrooms

4

Bathroom

5

Storeroom/Business Space

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Living Room

They use it as a study place occasionally on the coffee table and dining table.

The living hall appears to be very inviting and space is very less congested, all the household item here are in good condition.

Study / Bedroom

Study / Bedroom One of the bedrooms in the house, occupied by three person. This space is also the main study room for all four children.

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Ironing Board for everyone’s clothes Queen size Mattress for the three family members using this room the bed is propped against the wall when it is not in use

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Storage cupboard to store clothes Storage shelf to store study books and stationeries

Study / Bedroom Furniture

Kitchen

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1) Ceiling paint is flaking off 2) Basin faucet - spoilt 3) Washing machine pipe spoilt 4) Propelling fan to the study room - spoilt

Study Hours During the holidays: - Children study during the day time

During school days: - Children study at night

Estimate 3 hours of study time daily

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Current Room For Learning Space Room Environment

Furniture

The dark pink colour of the paint makes the room look dull when exposed to white light.

Thermal comfort is not achieved due to insufficient ventilation.

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Stationery ●

Lack of stationeries for educational purposes.

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Condition

Lack of proper furniture for studying purposes (except for an existing book rack).

Room is unorganized for a studying space.

Study Materials ●

Lack of study materials and graphics such as notepads or charts.

Proposal Learning Space

Focus of Approach

Space Saving

Ventilation and Lighting

Learning Engagement

Concentration and Productivity

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Study Space (Plan) Whiteboard

3

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Table Foldable Table Chairs

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Wardrobes

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Mattress

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Proposed Book Rack

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Wall Plugs

Proposed Study Space

Front View

Side View

Idea Proposed: Learning Space i) Modular Storage Wall Repurposing the existing bookshelf into a modular wall shelf for additional floor space.

Space Saving

Idea Proposed: Learning Space ii) Foldable Study Table with Storage A table with drawers to keep stationeries organised and another which is foldable to save space inside the room.

Space Saving

Foldable Table

Idea Proposed: Learning Space

iii) Foldable/Stackable Chairs As 4 chairs are needed, foldable/stackable chairs is able to save space when not in use.

Space Saving

Idea Proposed: Learning Space i) Repainting wall Changing the ambience of the room from dull looking to make it more bright and suitable for focusing and work.

Lighting and Space

Idea Proposed: Learning Space

ii) Low maintenance potted plants for calming aesthetic purposes, improving indoor air quality and productivity.

iii) Table fan for better cooling in the room as it gets stuffy.

Ventilation and Lighting

iv) Desk lamp to improve the lighting for better focus while studying.

Idea Proposed: Learning Space

i) Timetable for dedication of study and play time

ii) Wall clock to allow the children to just look up at it instead of using their phones to know the time right away

iii) Calendar to assist the children to organise their time wisely such as deadlines, tuitions and other events

Concentration and Productivity

Idea Proposed: Learning Space

i) Reference Books and Dictionaries for the children, especially those who are taking SPM this year

ii) Educational Posters in either Bahasa Melayu or English appropriate for the children’s ages

Learning Devices

iii) White board set for the children to draw and write down important notes.

Budget Items

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Quantity

Price (RM)

Total (RM)

Paint (Dulux Pure Air, White, 5L)

1

95.00

95.00

Rack

1

80.00

80.00

Table

2

80.00

160.00

Chair

4

13.00

52.00

Desk Lamp

2

16.50

33.00

Table Fan

1

40.00

40.00

Whiteboard (donated)

1

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Potted Plant

2

5.00

10.00

Wall Clock

1

5.00

5.00

Stationeries Educational Poster, Calendar and Timetable

30.00 4

5.00

20.00 Total

525.00

5/9/18 First visit, met owner

Timeline 19/9/18 26/9/18 Conduct survey, gathered more information

Show proposal & get approval 3/10/18 Shop for materials and tools

Timeline

10/10/18 Arrange room for painting

17/10/18 24/10/18

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Install and move in furniture

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Feedback on space from users

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31/10/18 Add on any additional needs

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THANK YOU !