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CHIA WE E MI N 16TH OCT I sharonchia16@gmail.com
University Putra Malaysia I Sept 18 - Aug 20 Master in Architecture [ LAM Part 2 ] Taylor ’s University I Apr 14 - Dec 16 Bachelor of Science ( Hons ) in Architecture Taylor ’s University I Mar 13 - Mar 14 Foundation in Natural and Build Environment Skills AutoCAD I SketchUp I Rhino I Revit I Lumion Photoshop I InDesign I Illustrator I Lightroom Interests Sketching I Photography I Art
PROJECTS 2019 - 2020
01/ Mersing Gateway M a s t e r Ye a r 1 S e m 1 02/ Huse of Addition M a s t e r Ye a r 1 S e m 2 03/ Senior LEA-park - RETHINK AGEING a plce for Learning, Empowerment & Autonomy F i n a l Ye a r T h e s i s 04 / Competitions 05/ Sketches
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PROJECTS P U B L I C B U I L D I N G I H O U S I N G I H E A LT H Mersing Gateway House of Addition Senior LEA-park
01 supervisor
A r . Wa n S o f i a h
location
Mersing , Johor
project
Public Building
MERSING GATEWAY Mersing, is a coastal and also a transit town located in Johor known for the departure point for ferries to offshore islands like Pulau Tioman and Pulau Rawa, where the town itself is never the destination itself. As Mersing is promoting reef tourism, Jetty itself is the only main destination for tourists when they arrive Mersing. Mersing is rich in ecosystem ranging from rainforest to reef. Apart from the surrounding islands, Mersing is also home for Gunung Arong Recreational Forest and Taman Negara Endau Rompin. But due to its characteristic as a transit town, there is a disconnectivity between these places causing tourists to not stopping by Mersing town, only focusing on the surrounding islands
photographed by wmchia
From KL / Kuantan
Mersing Forest Reserve
Petron Mersing
Mersing River
Custom Office
Petron Mersing
SITE PLAN From KL / JB / SG River Cruise
Mangroove
Cycling
River view Bird Watching
Proposed Promenade Mersing River
Mersing Gateway ( linkage between the river and the forest with proposed activities and promenade to compliment the site )
Rainforest
Reef ( islands )
River
Town
Gateway for Mersing Nature located at site 3, foothill of Mersing Forest Reserve, aims to connect the rainforest, reef, river, and town which are the gems of Mersing and bring people together with nature, to learn and to experience nature
Trail
Sunrise
Mersing Forest Reserve
PROGRAM CONCEPT
Tourist
Nature
Community
Mersing Gateway that connects nature, tourist & community
Tourist ( Experience )
Rainforest
Birds
River
Mangroove
Reef ( island )
Fish & Coral
Bed & Breakfast
Town tour
Community ( Leisure & Job )
Read & Study
Guided Tour
Nature
Recreation
Business
Learning
Event
Leisure
Gateway of Mersing Nature target users is a community, nature lover and tourist, including transiting tourist and aims to act as a new node for the tourist and community providing nature-related workshops, bed, and breakfast, gallery, community library, guided tour by the community and an outdoor amphitheater for events. It accommodates the needs of tourists such as shower area, locker area, waiting area, shuttle services to nearby landmarks, car rental, bicycle rental and accommodation, and also community needs such as leisure area, event space, study area, and business area.
The whole form is seperated into 2 parts as a continuation from Jalan Jeti which Mersing bus terminal is located at the end of the road. Then the space is seperated into 2, community space & tourist space. The upper part is designated more towards tourist, whereas the bottom part is for the community
The mass is shrinked down
The plaza is placed at each
due to visibility from the
end of the building to cater
street. The parking & ser-
for the people coming from
vice area are located at the
both side. The open amphi-
visually blocked area. The
theatre will act as a gateway
center part of te building is
to Mersing Forest Reserve
designed as an interaction point
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The spaces are then divided into activity zone & quiet zone. The quiet zone will be facing the forest while the activity zone will be facing the street to attract people
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1. Plaza 2. Lobby & Waiting Area 3. Visitor Info 4. Garden 5. Exhibition & Gallery 6. Event Hall 7. Retail 8. Cafe 9. Open Amphitheatre 10. Kitchen ( Cooking Workshop ) 11. Herb Garden 12. Art Workshop 13. Photography Workshop 14. Nature Workshop 15. Equipment Store 16. Surau 17. Store 18. Refuse Chamber
GROUND FLOOR
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1. Bed & Breakfast 2. Exhibition & Gallery 3. Event Hall 4. Retail 5. Cafe 6. Interactive Bridge 7. Classroom 8. Reading Area 9. Library 10. Bird Watching / River view 11. Rooftop Decking
1ST FLOOR FLOOR
Bed and Breakfast
Mersing Forest Reserve
Gallery/ Exhibition
Street
Green Views ( closer to nature ) Capture Attention
SECTION A-A
Bed and Breakfast
SECTION B-B
REAR ELEVATION
Gallery/ Exhibition
Events
The workshops provided are photography workshops, art and craft workshop, nature workshops, and cooking workshop which are open to the public and all ages. These workshops engage community and tourists through a guided tour by locals, cooking lessons by locals and also target the tourist in transiting to fill up their transiting time meaningfully at the same time exploring Mersing’s other gems.
River
Bird Watching
Leisure
Herb Plantation
LEFT ELEVATION
Workshop
Read & Study
RIGHT ELEVATION
The main attraction of Gateway to Mersing Nature is the interactive bridge and the open amphitheater. It acts as a gateway to Mersing Forest Reserve which is backdropping the bridge for leisure hill trail, sunrise to view, and proposed mini zip lining activity. From the interactive bridge, it connects the forest and river visually, brings people closer to nature, feels closer to Mersing. The open amphitheater act as a plaza attracting people from the main road, Jalan Jemaluang to enter the building, venue for some outdoor events, sitting area. Both interactive bridge and amphitheater connect the two parts of the building and act as a center point and interaction area for both tourists and the community.
02 supervisor
A r . Wa n S o f i a h
location
Kampung Bharu , KL
project
Housing
HOUSE OF ADDITION The main objective of this project’s brief was to design a mixed-use tall building inspired by the urban, environmental, and socio/cultural aspects of its setting. Kampung Bharu is a privilege by its location which is situated in the middle of KL, besides the golden triangle. This privilege shouldn’t belong explicitly to Kampung Bharu but it should belong to KL, Malaysians and every Malaysian should have access to his privilege. Although Kampung Bharu is strategic in location, its development is relatively retarded with poor facilities and infrastructure which cause the original residents to resettle elsewhere, close to the city with a more comfortable home. The intention of this project is to bring back the original residents of kampong Bharu as well as inviting outsiders to stay in Kampung Bharu, creating multicultural, more homogenous, and dynamic in terms of culture, activity, and tradition.
The proposed site is located along Jalan Hassan Salleh beside LRT station. It is also facing Akleh highway, where the highway acts as a barrier making Kampung Bharu feeling ‘excluded ‘from the city center. The new proposed promenade not only beautifies the riverside but also breaks down the solid wall blocking the historical Klang River, increasing the permeability together with the proposed Saloma Link, which links our site to KLCC, making Kampung Bharu a step closer to the city center.
KAMPUNG BHARU LRT STATION
SALOMA LINK
NEW PROPOSED PROMENADE
GROUND FLOOR Ground Floor is designed to be as permeable as possible, responding to surrounding context, increasing acessibility to site. The open and elevated plaza are responding to the proposed promenade, adjascent to commercial and culture & food street, inviting more people to the site. The center space is designed in a street manner without obstruction to connect the cultural & food street to the proposed promenade with unobstructed KLCC view
PODIUM FLOOR Podium Floor is designed to be place where public and residents meet. Its a learning place for both piblic and residents which comprises spaces such as library, open lecture, activity space and various learning space to promote learning and living with views towards recreation area, Masjid Jamek Kampung Bharu and KLCC
TOWER FLOOR ( UNITS ) For the tower floors, units are designed to maximized the good views surrounding the site. The internal units are face to commercial streets on the ground floor whereas the external units are designed to face the recreation area, KLCC. KL Tower and KL city center
TOWER FLOOR ( COMMON SHARED SPACE & CORRIDOR ) The common shared space and the corridor are open to allow natural ventilation and natural lighting. The common shared space are also facing recreational area, KL Tower and KLCC which can be enjoyed by the residents
DESIGN STRATEGIES
01 . extrude
04 . increase permeability
07 . common share space with view
02 . strong axis for view
05 . pocket space for view & gather
08 . facility floor ( gather, interact & view )
03 . open plaza to attract people
06 . podium, where public & residents meet
FACILITIES FLOOR & ADDITION UNITS
12a.m sleeping time with guest
3p.m leisure time
9p.m party time
STUDIO UNIT
2 BEDROOM UNIT
Area : 370SqFT; 343.3 SQM
Area : 723SqFT; 67.2 SQM
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House of addition is housing suitable for all ages, a place to learn and earn in terms of knowledge and investment as an outcome. The design scheme of having the permanent and addition units is to make the house more affordable, cater to future expansion; allowing people to buy now built later.
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Common Kitchen
Common Dining
Common Bar
Common Living
Common Study
Children corner
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1. Addition Unit 2. Unit Common Shared Space
TYPICAL FLOOR
BLOCK A
BLOCK B
Addition Units Layout
3 BEDROOM UNIT Type A
Type B
Area : 940SqFT; 87.1 SQM
COMMON SHARED SPACE ( possiblie activity )
Single
Couple
Family
Elderly
TARGET GROUP
Prefab Concrete Roof Panel
Prefab Concrete Wall Panel
Steel Structure & Prefab Concrete Floor Panel
Service Piping
Modular Units
Windows & Railing
LAYOUT for ADDITION ( Studio Unit )
PERMANENT UNITS First built with permanent units
LAYOUT for ADDITION ( Studio Unit & 2 Bedroom Unit )
STRUCTURE Steel structure provided during the contruction to prepare for addition units
‘ BUY NOW BUILT LATER ’ The addition units are to be contruct later Buy the strata, built later
Prefab concrete panels to be transported to site
Concrete panels to be transported using goods lift
Minimum construction workers are required to construct addition units
Each modular units can be completed within 1 week, making it more affordable using lesser cost and time
SECTION A-A
Using modular design for the additional units helps to reduce the construction cost and time as the materials which are the concrete panels, window panels, and door panels can be carried in a truck and construct within a week, with 3-4 workers, even the owner can involve themselves in the process. The additionval units are built on the steel structure prepared during the construction of the permanent units.
5 YEARS LATER - ( 20 % of addition units )
15 YEARS LATER - ( 50 % of addition units )
40 YEARS LATER - ( 75 % of addition units )
60 YEARS LATER - ( 90 % of addition units )
Live, the rental scheme for a temporary period, not only address and expand the privilege of the Kampung Bharu residence to attract them to come back and stay in Kampung Bharu, but also invite out comers to come and stay or for investment. For the rental scheme, 60 % of the housing will be on a normal market rate for kampong Bharu residence and 40% of the housing will be owned by DBKL and PKB to rent or sell the units to outsiders for a period of 5 – 10 years. After 10 years, they have to sell back to DBKL or PKB, PKB will earn from the rental and to be used for the maintenance, to reduce the residence burden on maintenance fee.
RENTAL CYCLE
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KB Residents
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1st batch of newcomers
2nd batch of newcomers
3rd batch of 2nd batch of n e w c o m e r s newcomers replacing 1st
3rd batch of KB Residents newcomers (addition unit)
PROGRAM ( RENTAL SCHEME )
Normal market for Kampung Bharu
For others ( 5-10 years / short term )
Buy / Invest
PKB PKB manage 20% of the units for others and earn from rental and selling
DBKL PKB can buys over the units from DBKL using earned rental to increase managing percentage
Earn from Investment
Buy / Rent from DBKL / PKB ( use rental for maintanence )
Sell back to DBKL / PKB after 5-10 years
New owner buy / rent from DBKL or PKB
This scheme does not only expands the privileges of Kampung Bharu residence but also tackles the issue of singularity in Kampung Bharu as it opens to outsiders creating multicultural, more homogenous, and dynamic in terms of culture, activity, and tradition.
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Ar. Kalsom
location
Batu Kentonmen , KL
project
Health & Leisure
SENIOR
LEA-park
Ageing is not a pleasant subject. In many cases, it turns out to be the most challenging period of our lives. With population around the world is ageing rapidly, we cannot escape the fact that Malaysia population is ageing as well. However, currently elderly are not prepared for ageing, struggling with loss of independence, health problems and often loneliness and isolation. These scenarios are worsened by stereotype from society referring elderly as a burden member. Hence, there is a need to empower elderly and instill awareness in public through intergenerational facilities.
03 SENIOR LEA-park @ Batu Kentonmen . Jalan Ipoh . Kuala Lumpur RETHINK AGEING - a place for Learning . Empowerment . Autonomy
RETHINK AGEING “ Rethink Ageing argues on stereotype faced by elderly could be reduced by empowering elderly and instilling awareness in public through intergenerational facilities �
Developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age to reduce dependency is crucial pertaining to this issue. Elderly have to regain autonomy and not to be limit by anyone to make own decision, to be mobile, to learn, to build and maintain relationship and to contribute to society. Elderly should get prepared to be independent as long as they could to avoid being a burden to the society. Furthermore, stereotype faced by elderly could be reduced by instilling awareness in public. This will encourage healthy ageing among elderly and also modify negative attitudes that younger person have towards elderly.
Located at batu kentonmen, jalan ipoh, is a middle range, diverse and inclusive neighbourhood, home for people from all walks of life. Currently 33 v% of the residents are age around 40-70+ and is expected to grow in upcoming years. Selected site is very public accessible for user to travel to site conveniently as it is located between MRT and KTM batu kentonmen.
Public Accessible ( 500m distance )
Inclusive Neighbourhood
Recreation Area ( physical & mental )
Public Amenities ( walking distance )
Presence of public ( spark public interest )
SENIOR LEA-park
active & intergenerational zone showcasing zone
ZONING public - life long learning + therapy Semi public - physical activity + intergenerational + skills sharing
health & intellectual zone
CONCEPT/DESIGN STRATEGIES
WAYFINDING define circulation path, nodes area, where choices are made available to continue or th side track to an alternative programme. the nodes serve as spatial wayfinding tools. NODES : nodes serve as spatial wayfinding tools choice of path visual connectivity
ACTIVE DESIGN
CONNECT WITH GREENS
interactive spaces, tying spaces together with iconic ramps and stairs circulating the building, provide ample opportunities for encounter
all spaces have views towards green for stimulation and better mental health
Garden
Vertical Garden + Function
G & LG for public Ramp connecting spces & get more challenge moving upwards
Level of Activeness Program Zone ( level of activeness )
walk within green just like walking a small hill
PROGRAM CONCEPT Gaining autonomy through healthy physical & mental and empowered through life long learning, vocational training and intergenerational facilities
These programs are derived from the theory of social and emotional learning. Whilst, getting physical challenged, life-long learning and vocational training help in keeping mind active and engaged, concurrently keeping both body and mind stimulated. Intetgration of intergenerational facilities will encourage intergenerational engagement, providing opportunities to learn from respective generations.
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1. Ramp entrance to active zone 2. Amphitheatre below 3. Open kitchen 4. Mini plaza 5. Taichi / Outdoor exercise 6. Sensory garden 7. Mechanical rooms 8. Main Lift lobby
GROUND FLOOR
SENIOR LEA-park
active & intergenerational zo showcasing zone
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1. Ageing trail 2. Ageing workshop 3. Living lab 4. Gallery 5. Pocket garden
6. Living room 7. Clinic & consultation 8. Therapy ( group & individual ) 9. Herb garden
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1. Garden 2. Multipurpose Hall 3. Digital Studio 4. Leisure exergame 5. Mini theatre
SECOND FLOOR
one health & intellectual zone
6. Lounge 7. Fashion studio 8. Design studio 9. Art workshop 10. Wood workshop
11. Wellness studio 12. Yoga 13. Pilates 14. Outdoor yoga
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY This project aims to prepare elderly for ageing, gaining back autonomy and empowered through healthy physical and mental. Various physical activities on endurance, balance, strength and flexibility are integrated to challenge elderly on physical skills and encourage movement to support better health. Rehabilitation can also help to minimize or slow down the disabling effects of chronic health conditions
Gym & HybridPLAY-ground ( muscle strength )
Bouldering ( vigorous intensity & muscle strength )
‘ Hill Hiking’ @ ramp ( 1 : 9 ) ( vigorous intensity )
Aquatherapy / Aquaaerobic ( rehabilitation & moderate intensity )
Physiotherapy ( rehabilitation )
Yoga & pilates ( moderate intensity & muscle strength )
Line dance @ amphitheatre ( moderate intensity )
Walking @ ramps ( 1 : 12 ) ( light activity )
Taichi ( moderate intensity )
INCREASE INTENSITY
rehabilitation
light activity
moderate intensity activity
vigorous intensity activity
muscle strengthening
SENSORY STIMULATION In Senior LEA-park, sensory stimulation designs are integrated into the design to constantly stimulate the brain through senses in improving the well being and mental health. Sensory stimulation refers to different techniques used to stimulate the senses includes sight, touch, taste, smell, sound and movement. Sensory stimulations can be also obtained through daily life.
Dance studio ( dance therapy )
Library ( book reading )
(sight, touch, sound & movement)
( sight, perception & memory)
(colour plants, aromatic herbs)
Sensory Garden
Aroma therapy ( aromatic herbs )
(visual, touch, smell, sound & taste)
( smell )
Exercise - Walking @ ramps ( 1 : 12 ) ( movement )
Physiotherapy
(prevent shoulder freeze, stretching) ( touch & movement )
Art & craft ( hands on activity ) ( sight, touch, movement )
RAMP STUDIES Ramp design for this building will aid in promotion of walking as a leisure activity. By providing standardised level of difficulty user are able to gauge whether a particular track is suitable for them. The ramps circulating active zone is mimicking a natural hill with ramp circulating the building with 3 different gradient of ramps. The ramps goes steeper going higher challenging user of different difficulty on walking / hiking. In between ramps there are few pausing point for senior to rest allowing them to walk on their own pace.
RAMP GRADIENT ( 1 : 12 ) ( WALKING )
RAMP GRADIENT ( 1 : 10 ) ( GENTLE HIKE )
RAMP GRADIENT ( 1 : 9 ) ( HIKING )
- suitable for wheelchair users
- gentle hills
- very steep
- user with no experience in hiking
- suitable for most ages and fitness
- suitable for user to challenge them-
are expected to exercise normal care
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selves. Safe ramp with handrails
Width : 2500mm
Width : 1500mm
- Broad, hard surface track suitable for wheelchair use Width : min 2500mm * All ramps have landing every 10m interval
ACTIVE ZONE Ramps circulating the building not only encourage people to walk up to the top engaging
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03 SENIOR LEA-park @ Batu Kentonmen . Jalan Ipoh . Kuala Lumpur RETHINK AGEING - a place for Learning . Empowerment . Autonomy
A day @ SENIOR LEA-park So how do elderly learn, empower and stay active through this project? Let explore on how elderly can use this place. Starting in the morning, senior can have their usual outdoor exercise such as running, cycling around the building, taichi @ mini plaza , square dance @ amphitheatre. After exercising, senior can enjoy breakfast at kopitiam as a bright start @ senior leapark. During weekend, senior can also assist in ageing workshop and gallery to get more public to understand more about senior. During normal weekdays, after breakfast, seniors can opt for classes ranging from educational, artistic or physical activity classes. Taking classes can be a great way to engage in hobbies, learn something new and meet people who have similar interests. For example art & craft classes at art studiWo, It or language classes @ library, yoga and pilates classes @ wellness studio or get some meditation & therapy. After taking classes, senior can take a rest or having leisure activity and chat @ lounge to get recharged. Mobility is the biggest challenge in senior life on independency. Senior Leapark also provide rehabilitation and physiotherapy for seniors with less mobility. Seniors which are more active can also challenge themselves on their strength, flexibility, endurance and balancing @ gym. Senior LEA-park will be an age friendly environment allowing healthy ageing, where elderly can foster health and well being, participation in learning and training, build and maintain relationship and to contribute to society.
Senior LEA-park RETHINK AGEING - a place for Learning, Empowerment & Autonomy
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Thesis report
COMPETITIONS 2019
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KLAF 2019 First Colony on Mars Competition ( shortlisted ) Retirement-Oriented Development Design Competition 2019
members
H u i Yu & C hy i B i n g
location
Mars
project
Competition
AWA K W E N I N G M A R S “ Mars held signs of past life, when it was a warmer and wetter place� - NASA-
Soon, we could see people on Mars in the next 20 years, creating a new nation, a brand new life and brand new lifestyle culture ( shortlisted )
plenty of ice
building material
solar & wind energy
oxygen
ready to use water
radiation
temperature
One of the challenging issues for human to live in the Red Planet is the natural threats. Mars receives strong radiation from the sun, experiencing sand storm and extreme temperature difference. It is only suitable for human to live with proper design and treatment to the shelter structure.
“ The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud �. Lotus flower is believe to be very first flower to show up on earth, which symbolize life and rebirth. The concept of lotus flower is applied to achieve beauty, peace and harmony in Mars, for the people and also the place-making. It is a contrast to the environment on the Red Planet. The pattern of lotus flower is taken and repeated in a cycle, inspired for the dome structural system of the living and working area.
1. Cable net control the forces acting on inflating materials, creating usable space
2. Excavate underground spaces and 3D print using local materials
3. Expand the usable space when needed. Construction process repeat
4. Buildings are linked with proper access, connect to form a community
Underground protected from dangerous radiation, eg. solar flares Water Collector - extract water from atmosphere - extract ice under surface
Recreational / Sport
Urban Farming
Urban Farming
Education
Residential
Research
Entrance
The buildings are built using 3D print by local abundant materials such as sand and stones; the protection skins are using nano-technology for solar radiation shielding. Also, the spaces are separate into public and private spaces, where educational and common areas are above ground, while residential area goes underground. The semi transparent structure allow the lotus building to glow in the dusty night and light up the dull environment, giving spiritual illumination to the people and Mars.
Parkville master plan proposal brings forward the idea of inclusivity which prioritizes the health and well-being of aging communities through the design of a socially sustainable urban framework which is able to cater for each stage of life within the same development. In achieving this vision, the concept of a self sustaining urban “village� is implemented to bring back the values of early communal living which is common place in Malaysian kampung while drawing on the agricultural background of UPM.
CONCEPT
INCLUSIVE
members
GREEN
H u i Yu & Ki m b e rl ey
HEALTH
CAR FREE
location
UPM , Serdang
project
Competition
Retirement-Oriented Development Design Competition 2019
DESIGN STRATEGIES
Hence, the residential district is developed based on the idea of co-living with connections to the specially designed urban farming planes. Furthermore, the design is not only able to cater to aging in place through typical design features for the elderly, but instead the development will also feature an integrated medical center within the commercial block, as well as assisted living facilities. The residential and commercial districts as well as main local buildings such as mosque, primary schools, open sport spaces and senior activity center, will be arranged around a main central public space, united by the smaller surrounding healing sports and gardens through implementation of engaging green belt linkages throughout the entire master plan.
Apartment
1. Urban Farming 2. Green Belt ( shared vehicles ) 3. Healing Pods 4. Green Spots 5. Fitness
MASTERPLAN
Healing Pods
Mosque
In achieving the sustainable development goals, various types of housing and facilities are provided to encourage multigenerational living and promote aging in place where the community is able to grow and age in their familiar neighborhood despite their changing needs. The master plan includes clearly defined residential and commercial districts which surround a central public space and are united by connected smaller public spaces through pedestrian and shared vehicle linkages that form green belts passing through the entire master plan. Residential neighborhood are designed as co living apartments which provide a variety of housing types to service the needs of multigenerational communities. Furthermore, residents are provided with easy access to a medical center providing quality medical healthcare service through assisted living blocks located within the commercial district and within close proximity to the residential zones. Main local buildings such as mosque, primary schools and open sport spaces are located along the central space are easily accessible by residents. Another such space will take form of a senior activity center which will provide specialized fitness equipment for older users as well as classes which cater for lifelong learning through collaboration with UPM’s university of third Age.
Senior Activity Center
Green Spots
Library
U3A
Assisted Living
Medical Centre
Bazaar/ Market
GREEN BELT CONCEPT
Green belt surrounding the beautiful man-made lake, with connected healing spots and green area along path. It provides pedestrian and shared vehicle access only, which encourage people to walk more and indirectly increase the resident’s physical health. Other than that, car free design will help to improve the air quality. It will be a safer place for seniors and children to hang around as car are restricted from the master planning.
BUSINESS MODEL
HOUSING ( CO-LIVING )
FAMILY DUAL KEY UNIT ( 3 BEDROOMS )
BACHELOR UNIT
DUPLEX UNIT ( 2 BEDROOMS )
99 SQM / 1061 SqFT
36 SQM / 389 SqFT
108 SQM / 1117 SqFT
ELDER COUPL
36 SQM
LE UNIT ( STUDIO )
M / 389SqFT
Urban Farming
Sensory Garden
Urban Farming
Sensory Garden
View to Senior Acitivity Centre from green belt
Urban Farming ( Farm to Table )
Terrace Farming
Green Spots as fitness spot
SKETCHES ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHES instagram.com/wmchia_16 /
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