SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
PROJECT 1: 15% Site Analysis & Site Reaction INTRODUCTION There are numerous reasons why houses around the world may be exposed to environmental and health hazards, including poor planning and design, low quality construction, inadequate location and access to services, among others. Natural disasters alone have caused approximately 23 million people to become homeless in the last 10 years and displaced over 240 million people, with the most serious consequences falling on those living in poverty. (World Bank, 2018) Malaysia has recently been hit by widespread flooding, which was observed in various states throughout the country between Saturday, December 17th, and Sunday, December 19th. Heavy rains began to fall on Friday, but the intensity of the rain increased significantly on Saturday. More than 34,000 people have been displaced as a result of severe floods in at least six states, including Selangor, forcing the mobilisation of Malaysia's military forces and police to assist with the flood evacuation effort.
This aerial view shows a neighbourhood in the area of Hulu Langat, Selangor on December 20, 2021, after flash floods caused by two days of heavy rain. Seven people have been confirmed dead in Selangor, according to fire and rescue officials. With reports of others missing, the toll is expected to climb. (Photo by Afif Abd Halim/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Prepared by Aainaa Suhardi
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SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
Unit C focuses on current relief trends and their design implications for the communities who are vulnerable and also in need of humanitarian supports. How can we effectively advocate for policies that help the disaster victims? How can humanitarian design and building contribute to the saving of lives, the protection of sustainable development, and the promotion of peacebuilding in a larger framework of community and resilience, while also honouring fundamental human rights for safety and shelter. Unit C design projects will be organised into three thematic projects to guide students in the formulation of i) a research topic & site analysis; ii) conceptual planning of the urban, and iii) the final design proposal. The thematic flow of the project is: ‘Flood Recovery & Mitigation’ - ‘Disaster Preparedness’ - ‘Crisis Response’ Key points of interests include: 1. Challenges in rebuilding settlements, businesses and infrastructures 2. Construction of a more disaster-resilient and socially cohesive community setting 3. Building resilience capacity 4. Climate change adaptation 5. Disaster risk reduction 6. Pandemic outbreak and preparedness
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia-Mercy Malaysia conducted a hazard mapping and post-disaster needs assessment at the affected areas of Hulu Langat. Based on their observation, there was an urgent need for the removal of debris from river deluge and damaged home contents that are now piled up along the road shoulder. The depth of the river had reduced significantly from siltation which made the deluge worse for properties immediately adjacent to the river. Ar Anthony Lee mentioned, “Interestingly, timber homes built of raised stilts (and left opened i.e. not bricked up) fared better and suffered less structural damage with some soil settlement.” Prepared by Aainaa Suhardi
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SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
LEARNING OUTCOMES UPON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO – AR 518 Architecture Design Studio 05 AR 718 Integrated Architecture Design Project 06
CLO1- Interpret an urban context into recognisable urban strategy with the site and program planning (C2, PLO1) CLO1- Study in-depth understanding of site context and impending issue. (A3, PLO4) CLO2- Demonstrate design Strategy in response to social/economic/cultural issues with program(s) and architectural intervention. (P4, PLO6)
TASKS
TASK 1A- SITE ANALYSIS OF HULU LANGAT, SELANGOR (GROUP) CONTEXTUAL LAYERING - Each group will conduct a site analysis which includes layering diagrams and a written analysis of designated topics to be compiled into an A3 ‘Site Report’ portrait format. Next, each group will produce a site reaction poster based on the designated site studies to support the site report. The following groups are: 1. The context and the disaster (Group Aainaa) o History of Hulu Langat, Selangor- the rural and urban liminality (past, present, future) o Identification of disaster events & its challenges (past, present and future) 2.
The demographics and the socio-cultural context (Group Ar. Norizan) o cultural mapping o socio-cultural analysis o civic and public amenities (availability of public spaces / cultural integration or disintegration)
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The existing architectural typologies (Group Ashran) o Building/land-use/zoning o Housing or collective living possibilities o Utilitarian infrastructure o Landmarks, nodes
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The site demarcation and site section with context (Group Ar.Oscar) o Site plan + Boundary Lines + Building Setback o Major site sections and elevations
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SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
o 3D Model of the Site in Sketchup file (do not exceed 20MB size) o Building heights/density/plot ratio/legal and planning matters 5.
The urban planning and mapping (Group Ar. Hisham) o Urban morphology o Urban fabric and topography o Accessibility (vehicular & pedestrian) and route networks o Future development of the site by investors or the government
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (TASK 1A) All presentations will be conducted online & offline. Prepare the necessary for the online presentation format (MIRO format presentation and powerpoint). Important date: Site Analysis Workshop-13th JANUARY 2022 Presentation (concluding site report & presentation of poster)- 18th JANUARY 2021
The site analysis of Meru by Group History & Crises” of 2021_07 semester) showing the historical timeline inserting the past, present and future crises in a narrative poster format. The method of analysis should be supported with your own interpretation of the site, synthesising the findings and concluding with a speculative drawing representation or models. Prepared by Aainaa Suhardi
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SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
TASK 1B- A ‘WARM UP’ DESIGN-THINKING PROPOSAL (GROUP OF 4 OR 5) MICROHOME- SMALL LIVING, HUGE IMPACT (Annual International Architectural Competition, registration deadline: 19th April 2022) Quotations from the competition brief; “The fourth annual MICROHOME architecture competition is part of the Bee Breeders Small Scale Architecture Appreciation Movement, which hopes to highlight the fact that bigger isn’t always better. With great design and innovative thinking, small-scale architecture could change how this, and the next generation view residential property. For the MICROHOME / Edition No 4 architecture competition, participants are invited to submit their designs for a micro home – an off-grid modular structure that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple (which will be used as an example of family size throughout the competition series). The only requirement is that the structure’s total floor area does not exceed 25 m2 ; beyond that, participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible. Participants are encouraged to rethink spatial organisation and incorporate unique aesthetics, new technologies, and innovative materials that will make the micro home an entirely new form of architecture. As there is no specified competition site, project designs can be set within any hypothetical site of any size, in either a city or countryside location anywhere in the world. The jury will favour sustainable designs and those projects that look to solve economic, social, and cultural problems through the establishment of new architectural methods.”
Click on the link to the competition brief. Microhome brief THE INTEGRATION OF THE DESIGN PROPOSAL TO THE SITE STUDY The living spaces in relation to their public realms are analysed in the different portions of Hulu Langat. This competition benefits our design programme by understanding the specific balance between the individual space and its disaster contextual condition. The individual proposals will attempt to create a sustainable or detachable or transportable, house that can accommodate a family and requires little maintenance. It will be excellent for deployment to any disaster-prone areas lacking basic services, and it also helps victims reclaim their personal space and dignity. Prepared by Aainaa Suhardi
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SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE and BUILT ENVIRONMENT
B. Sc. (HONS.) in ARCHITECTURE
AR 518 & AR 718 – Integrated Architecture Design Project (Year 3- UNIT C) January – May 2022
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (TASK 1B) ONE (1) A1 board in landscape format comprising the following items: • • • • • • • •
Urban plan Elevation/s Primary sections Primary floor plan/s Site or landscape Axonometric providing information on building systems or illustrating key architectural concepts Diagrams: Circulation, Public versus private space, Lighting, Rural/urban relationships Perspectives- interior or exterior
Submission of Design Proposal Deadline- 27th JANUARY 2022
2nd Prize Winner: Bricoleur River-House Initiative, submitted by Georgia Huang, Andrew Kurniawan, Leonardo Vincent (Australia). Jury commentary: "The proposal combines material and spatial innovation to contribute to a more social, ecologic, and economically sustainable urban future in developing countries." Prepared by Aainaa Suhardi
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