DESIGN STUDIO SITE BOOKLET

Site Analysis

Design Studio @ The Zhong Shan Building

Presented By Studio Lateral Embassy Y3S5

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

The peak of the Chinese migratory period was recorded between 1880 and 1940. In 1929, the Selangor Zhongshan Association was founded with the goal of bringing the countrymen together to advancing their wellbeing.

Originally located at Jalan Panggong, it was later relocated to Kampung Attap in the 1950s. The membership of the Zhongshan Association declined over the years, leaving the building vacant and gradually fell into disrepair.

The family of Rob Tan formerly resides in th building, running a family-owned butcher shop. The remaining units in the building were eventually acquired by his grandparents, who rented them out for residency and small businesses.

As time passed, the tenantss moved out of the building. The building had been transformed into a dormitory for foreign workers. Even offers to convert the Zhongshan building into a KTV or brothel have been made.

Unwilling to let go of this building and memories that go along with it, Rob Tan and Liza Ho came up with the notion to bring local artists together by repurposing the building.

The Zhongshan Building received a RM200k grant from Think City that supports grassroots-led projects, which covered 1/5 of the restoration costs for its new usage as creative arts hub. It was officially launched in 2017.

LEE’S FROZEN FOOD

ROB TAN & LIZA HO

KARAOKE BROTHELS

CHINESE

INTRODUCTION SWOT ANALYSIS

W eakness

In the atrium areas of the first, second, and third floors, the space between the corridor and the wall is too narrow, making the space feel pack.

The staircase in the building is also narrow and the staircase to roof top has no handrail.

Some parts of the building layout is too compact and it looks like squeezing everything in one place.

S trength

There is great air ventilation in The ZhongShan Building as there are a lot of ventilation blocks and openings to create air flow in the building.

The atrium within the building which provides the occupants in the building a preview of what is going on in every level of The ZhongShan Building.

The open roof also brings natural light into the building. These makes the area be a unique gathering spot.

ABOUT .

ABOUT .

The Zhongshan Building is a series of restored 1950s shoplots in the quiet commercial enclave of Kampung Attap, near central Kuala Lumpur. The building is anchored by a gallery space, OUR ArtsProjects.

WEBSITE https://www.thezhongshanbuilding.com/

WEBSITE https://www.thezhongshanbuilding.com/

HUB TYPE

HUB TYPE

O pportunities

The volume and the layout of The ZhongShan Building creates the richness of walking experience and diversity of building. It represents the historical background of itself.

There are several resaurants around the building and this may bring people to enter the place.

T hreats

The Zhongshan Building is a series of restored 1950s shoplots in the quiet commercial enclave of Kampung Attap, near central Kuala Lumpur. The building is anchored by a gallery space, OUR ArtsProjects. The same team who owns the building and leases out units to creative groups and businesses, including a record store, design archive, library, law firm, cafes and more.

The same team who owns the building and leases out units to creative groups and businesses, including a record store, design archive, library, law firm, cafes and more.

FOUNDED 2016

FOUNDED

2016

FINANCE STRUCTURE Profit

FINANCE STRUCTURE Profit

LOCATION

LOCATION No. 80, 82, 83 & 84, Jalan Rotan, off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460, Kuala Lumpur.

No. 80, 82, 83 & 84, Jalan Rotan, off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460, Kuala Lumpur.

. Co-working Space . Event Space/ Performance Venue . Gallery . Workshop . Studio/ Art Collective

The ZhongShan Building does not expose enough to the public and only people who know about ZhongShan will come to the place.

The building had been used around 70 years and it may need certain level of maintainence to enhance the structure of the building.

NO. OF MEMBERS Approx. 40 ??? Approx. 40

NO. OF EMPLOYEES 3 Full Time NO. OF MEMBERS Approx. 40

. Co-working Space . Event Space/ Performance Venue . Gallery . Workshop . Studio/ Art Collective

NO. OF EMPLOYEES

3 Full Time

CHEAPEST FOOD THEY CAN GET

Many workers will stop their foot at here enjoying Malaysia famous delicious breakfast such as nasi lemak ,roti canai ,soup kambing etc. This place also known as a gather point to meet with friend or colleague before moving on to their working place.

HIDDEN CAFE

COVERED WITH WALL MURAL ART

There was a lot of wild artist around the site have leaved their fancy vandalism artwork. But, people around this area does not complain the artist instead they let them continue to beautify the place. The Cafe has blend-in together with the artwork and very hard to notice their shop.

ETHNOLOGY

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE

During Merdeka day, these parking space has host an event space with a collaboration of music, arts, & culture for a fun-filled during Merdeka.

BUSY BUZZY

During the morning period, the traffic will become more crowded. A lot of office workers and tourists take by car and LRT Maharajalela to their destination. There is a residential neighbourhood located behind the ZhongShan building, the resident has limited options for food because there is only one nearest restaurant (Mamak) and this restaurant serves as a meeting and chilling place for locals.

NEW CHECK POINT

Another new shortcut way to reach ZhongShan building but still in construction. Hoping the staircase can refurbished by artist therefore it can take the perfect Wechat Moments snap at an internet-famous site for youngster.

VENTILATION

BACK DOOR

COURTYARD VENTILATION BLOCK

BACK STAIRS STEEL GATE COURTYARD VOID

COURTYARD STUDIO POSTER NAVIGATION SMALL CORRIDOR

STEEL GATE

CORRIDOR

STUDIO WALKWAY DESIGN

CORRIDOR GLASS BLOCK STUDIO WALKWAY DESIGN

CORRIDOR VOID

ROOF BARBEQUE AREA ZINC ROOF

POPULARITY OF TRANSPORTATION (MOST TO LEAST)

CARS (INCLUDING GRAB) MOTORCYCLE

BUS LRT WALKING

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LRT, MRT,

BUS MOST

CYCLING

KJ15, MR1 - KL SENTRAL MR3 - MAHARAJALELA

WALK 5-7 MINUTES TO THE ZHONGSHAN BUILDING

KJ37 - PUTRA HEIGHTS KJ13 - MASJED JAMED MR1 - KL SENTRAL

KJ36 - SUBANG ALAM KJ12 - DANG WANGI MR2 - TUN SAMBANTHAN

KJ35 - ALAM MEGAH KJ11 - KAMPUNG BARU MR3 - MAHARAJALELA

KJ34 - USJ 21 KJ10 - KLCC MR4 - HANG TUAH

KJ33 - WAWASAN KJ9- AMPANG PARK MR5- IMBI KJ4- SRI RAMPAI

KJ32 - TAIPAN KJ8 - DAMAI MR6 - BUKIT BINTANG KJ3 - WANGSA MAJU

KJ29 - SS15 KJ5 - SETIAWANGSA MR9 - TITIWANGSA

KJ28 - SUBANG JAYA

KJ27 - GLENMARIE

KJ31 - USJ 7 KJ7 - DATO’ KERAMAT MR7 - RAJA CHULAN KJ2 - TAMAN MELATI

KJ26 - ARA DAMANSARA

KJ25 - LEMBAH SUBANG

KJ30 - SS18 KJ6 - JELATEH MR8 - CHOW KIT KJ1 - GOMBAK

KJ24 - KELANA JAYA

KJ23 - TAMAN BAHAGIA

KJ22 - TAMAN PARAMOUNT

KJ21 - ASIA JAYA

KJ20 - TAMAN JAYA

KJ19 - UNIVERSITI

KJ18 - KERINCHI

KJ17 - ABDULLAH HUKUM

KJ16 - BANGSAR

KJ15 - KL SENTRAL

KJ14 - PASAR SENI

DEMOGRAPHIC

USERS

As Zhong Shan building aims is to bring a new life to this adaptive reuse building, it is a creative hub. It is a home for artists and entrepreneur to explore art.

WHITE COLLAR

AGE RANGE: 25 and above

TRANSPORT METHOD: car, monorail.

AGE RANGE: 20 and above

TRANSPORT METHOD: car, monorail, walking.

AGE RANGE: 25 and above

ARTIST TOURIST

AGE RANGE: 25 and above

White collar Summary Analysis in Percentage LEGEND Visitor Artist Tourist

60% Car 40% Collaboration 20% Visit 20% Spend time 20% Works 20% Public Transport 15% Walks 5% Motorcycle 35