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
:
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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16
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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
1
Living Room
2
Kitchen
3
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
5
Storeroom/Business Space
2
1 3
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
1. 2.
Storage cupboard to store clothes Storage shelf to store study books and stationeries
Study / Bedroom Furniture
Kitchen
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4 2 3
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
1
Table Foldable Table Chairs
4
2
1.
Wardrobes
2.
Mattress
3.
Proposed Book Rack
4.
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 !