COMPONENT 2A
CHONG YI HUI 0324404
CULTURE & COMMUNITY DESIGN STUDIO
STRENGTH -
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- Cultural richness as a catalyst to invite all walks of life View toward landmarks such as KL Tower and Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve - Good connectivity to public transports - Good accessibility as it is located in a strategic position Site is well lit and has adequate ventilation due to open side from the river
WEAKNESS - Extension of business that encroaches the walkway - Orientation of the site faces East and West that requires facade treatment to counteract extreme sunlight exposure and glare - Lack of social/green public space on site - Long and narrow site - Lack of proper sidewalk - Privatisation of streets and back alleys disrupts service lane
OPPORTUNITY To introduce a common dwelling ground for transient users and residential users to congregate on site - Possibility of utilising the public realm as a facilitator of building programs - Emphasis on eateries as the primary node - Site area sufficient to accommodate a multi-functional space
THREAT
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SWOT ANALYSIS
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The proposed building does not accommodate to existing communities and business owners on site - Site is part of an urban heat island - Unsheltered walkways from heavy rain - Potential of flooding - Culture and identity is being threatened Potential future development caused by gentrification removes existing site experience
DEMOGRAPHICS
PANORAMIC VIEWS TO SITE
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Narrative Upon our site analysis of Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Baru, there were several problems identified on-site and we are to propose a high-rise dwelling that resolves some of these issues. The proposed design idea is to cater towards the existing demographic on site which mostly consists of the youth (18-29) and working class adults (30-59). Providing a sustainable community through the act of co-living which is essential towards upholding the future of Kampung Baru. In order the reach this objective, the design proposes to accommodate multigenerational living. Qualitative findings suggested that increased psychological flexibility and self-compassion encouraged co-living residents to be more vulnerable and trusting, which enabled communication regarding one’s needs and enhanced mutual social support and relationship quality. This, in turn, improved overall boundary management, work-life balance and well-being. Originality and value of Co-living settings – while contributing to overall sustainable development through more efficient use of space and resources – can also contribute to societal and individual sustainability. However, to ensure this contribution, the physical environment including private areas and common and semi-public areas, as well as the socio-emotional environment need to be considered (Mellner, 2021). The most common disadvantage of a highrise apartment is its ability to properly address community interaction as well as lack of green spaces for residents. Buildings that do provide these spaces are often met with the problem of contested ownership as there are desires for more space and personal needs (Hadi, Health & Oldfield, 2018). Thus, to resolve this issue, each unit is provided with its own private garden space and community spaces (eg: breakout space, cafe, amphitheatre, laundry?) throughout the building, which reflects to how the local community live. The idea of this design hopes to improve the current situation of Jln Raja Abdullah by bringing in the youth and working adults to create a positive change in environment, to ensure a sustainable social community and economy.
NARRATIVE & POSTER IDEA
Poster
PRECEDENTS HABITAT 67 (safdie architects) & TREEHOUSE (studio bo-daa)
Development begins with rectangular mass matching site with setback & regulations
Utilisation of a 9m x 9m grid allows for maximum efficiency in terms of car park and units shall be comprised from multiples of 3m
The initial stacking of units to gauge the overall high rise size for further development
Structural considerations as well as subtraction of units to create voids for additional unit spaces
A staggered mass and further addition of voids for a visually lighter form as well as placement of cores and unit types
Decentralised facilities & green decks to break up mass and have relation between co-living experience
MASSING DEVELOPMENT
Unit > Cluster > Community
Porous mass
Grid-Unit-Gaps
-To break away from conventional unit arrangement -Dynamic layout that encourages connectivity -Gaps provide opportunity for better natural ventilation
Additional space for each unit (Flexi-use)
-Cross ventilation -Lighter looking mass -Vertical voids as open spaces
Visual connectivity
-Opportunity for additional space -Solution to contested ownership -Typology of landed housing
Hangout space
DESIGN STRATEGIES
Storage area
Garden
CAR PARK
: 46 NOS (RESIDENTS)
OKU CAR PARK
: 2 NOS
MOTORCYCLE PARKING
: 22 NOS
BASEMENT PLAN - B1 SCALE 1:350
CAR PARK TOTAL
: 52 NOS : 22 NOS (RESIDENTS) : 30 NOS (VISITORS)
OKU CAR PARK
: 2 NOS
MOTORCYCLE PARKING
: 22 NOS
BASEMENT PLAN - B2 SCALE 1:350
LEGEND LOBBY CAFE TOILET WARUNG EVENT SPACE // WEEKEND PASAR PLAY AREA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:350
LEGEND SURAU CONVENIENT STORE TOILET SUNDRY SHOP CAFE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:350
LEGEND STUDIO UNIT (388 SQFT / 36 SQM) 2 BEDROOM UNIT (581 SQFT / 54 SQM) FAMILY UNIT (1356 SQFT / 126 SQM) SOCIAL DECK INDOOR PLAY AREA
TYPICAL UNIT LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL 2 SCALE 1:350
LEGEND STUDIO UNIT (388 SQFT / 36 SQM) 2 BEDROOM UNIT (581 SQFT / 54 SQM) FAMILY UNIT (1356 SQFT / 126 SQM) SOCIAL DECK VOID ABOVE INDOOR PLAY AREA
TYPICAL UNIT LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL 3 SCALE 1:350
LEGEND STUDIO UNIT (388 SQFT / 36 SQM) 2 BEDROOM UNIT (581 SQFT / 54 SQM) FAMILY UNIT (1356 SQFT / 126 SQM) SOCIAL DECK GARDEN COWORKING SPACE RENTABLE SPACE VOID ABOVE GYM
TYPICAL UNIT LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL 6 SCALE 1:350
TYPE A // 388 SQFT // 36 SQM 1-2 PEOPLE
TYPE B // 581 SQFT // 54 SQM 1-3 PEOPLE
UNIT LAYOUT - TYPE A // TYPE B STUDIO UNIT (388 SQFT / 36 SQM) // 2 BEDROOM UNIT (581 SQFT / 54 SQM)
UPPER LEVEL
TYPE C // 1356 SQFT // 126 SQM 6-8 PEOPLE
ENTRY LEVEL
UNIT LAYOUT - TYPE C FAMILY UNIT (1356 SQFT / 126 SQM)
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE POROSITY
PERSPECTIVE 01 GROUND FLOOR DRIVEWAY & WARUNGS
PERSPECTIVE 02 GROUND FLOOR // WARUNG & SITTING AREA
PERSPECTIVE 03 6TH FLOOR// STAGGERED TERRACE
PERSPECTIVE 04 FROM STREET
PERSPECTIVE 05 FROM BRIDGE
AXONOMETRIC BIRD’S EYE VIEW