Tales of 3 Cities

Assignment 1: Ideas and Theories In Urbanism

KL SENTRAL CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)

KL Central Group: Yong Yih Tyng Darshiini Foong Tze Ying Ng Zheng Si Lee Pui San Lai YiK Xin Beh Nian Zi Eng Shi Yi

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Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064

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Ar. Dr. Kisho Kurokawa – Background

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Ar. Dr. Kisho Kurokawa – Designer’s Background 1960 - Agricultural City Plan - Project for a Helix City - Floating City, Kasumigaura - Prefabricated Apartment House by 3-Dimensional Concrete Units - Metabolism Scketch - Metamorphosis’65 - The Cannery of Nitto Food Company - Ishino New Town - Fujisawa New Town - Resort Center Yamagata Hawaii Dreamland

1990 - The Museum of Modern Art Wakayama/Wakayama – - Prefectural Museum Ehime Museum of Science - Ishibashi Junior High School - Kibi-cho City Hall/Kibi Dome Softopia Japan - Fukui City Museum of Art - Kashima-machi City Hall - Shiga Kogen Roman Art Museum - Fujinomiya Golf Club - Hotel Kyocera - Amber Hall - Kyocera Headquarters Building - O_Residence - Central Plaza One and Two

Reference: http://www.kisho.co.jp/page/3.html

1970 - Expo’70 (Toshiba IHI Pavilion, Takara Beautilion, Theme Pavilion) - Paris Pompidou Centre International Competition Design - Nakagin Capsule Tower - TANU Headquarters Building and National Assembly Hall, Tanzania - Head Office of the Fukuoka Bank - UAE (Abu Dhabi) Conference City Design Competition - Sony Tower - Headquarters of the Japanese Red Cross Society - National Museum of Ethnology - Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

1990 - Chinese-Japanese Youth Center (Beijing, China) - The Sporting Club at Illinois Center (Chicago, USA) - Melbourne Central (Melbourne, Australia) - Lane Crawford Place (Singapore) - Republic Plaza (Singapore) - KL Internatioal Airport (Selangor, Malaysia) - Astana Master Plan for the New – - Capital of Kazakhstan - Public Space Conceptural Design - - Along The Central Axis in Shenzhen City Center - New Wing of the Van Gogh - Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - Oguchi Junior High School - Osaka International Convention Center - Flower Hill Museum - Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

1990

1980 - National Bunraku Theater - Wacoal Kojimachi Building - Expo’85 (Block G for Foreign Countries, - - Electronic Power Pavilion, Toshiba - - Pavilion, IBM Pavilion, The Mitsui Group Waterfall Pavilion) - New Tokyo Plan 2025 - UAE (Abu Dhabi) National University Design Competition - Nagoya City Art Museum - Japanese-German Center of Berlin - Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

2000 - Oita Stadium - Toyota City Stadium - Sakai City Nobiyaka Kenkokan - Japanese Nursing Association Headquarters - Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture - National Art Center, Tokyo - Nagasaki Prefectural Archeological Center Iki City Ikikoku Museum - Spazio Brera Ginza - Guangzhou Pearl Riverside Area Concept Plan and Focus Urban Design - Kunming New International Airport Master Plan (Kunming, China) - Yilanzhai Museum (Nanking, China) - Astana International Airport (Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan) - Tea Ceremony House and Japanese

2000 - Garden at Westcott House, The Frank Lloyd – Wright Foundation (Springfield, USA) - The Zhengdong New Town Zhengzhou City, China - Fusionopolis @ one-north (Singapore) - Chongqing International Financial Center (Chongqing, China) - Dianshang Lake Villa Lake House (Shanghai, China)

- Pacific Tower - Osaka Prefectural Government Office (New Wing) - Okinawa Prefectural Government Office - Memorial Hall for Shirase - - Expeditionary Party of the South Pole - Miki House New Office Building - Nara City Museum of Photography - Aiwa Golf Clubhouse and Hotel, Miyazaki Course - Kyushu Golf Club, Yahata Course - Shirotopia Memorial Park Rest House Senkantei

2010 - Maruha Drive-In - Sado Information Center - New Entrance of the Van Gogh Museum - Senju Long-Term Care Health Facility - Maggie’s Centre (Swansea, England) - Nazarbayev University - Master Plan & - Architectural Design - Monitoring Services - Stone Museum, Yoshiundo - St. Petersburg Football Stadium

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Ar. Dr. Kisho Kurokawa – Designer’s Background 1960, age of 26, founders of the Metabolism Movement Information Fractal Intermediate Space Symbiosis

Reference: Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064 http://socks-studio.com/2015/02/24/agricultural-city-by-kisho-kurokawa-1960/

Recycle Ecology

Life Principle Metabolism

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Ar. Dr. Kisho Kurokawa – Designer’s Background

Kisho Kurokawa, Helix City, 1961

Kisho Kurokawa, Agricultural City Project, 1961

kisho kurokawa. floating city, 1961

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Site Introduction

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Location Plan N.T.S

Site Reference: http://www.dbkl.gov.my/pskl2020/english/urban_design_and_landscape/#14_1

Main Gateways References:

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Location Plan N.T.S

Visual Linkages in the City Centre

Reference: http://www.dbkl.gov.my/pskl2020/english/urban_design_and_landscape/#14_1

Urban Character of the City

Proposed Pedestrian Linkages in the City Centre

Proposed Historical Zone in City Centre

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Site History

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Site where KL is first formed around 1857 – at the confluence of Gombak and Klang Rivers Kuala Lumpur = muddy confluence

References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Development of Kuala Lumpur after Tin mining activities Were introduced to the site

1884 – Kuala Lumpur

References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Development of brickfield kiln (by Yap Kwan Seong) after Sir Frank Sweethenham introduce the use of brick as building materials as response to fire and flood

References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History

1920 – KL General View References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Site developed as the Nation’s main locomotive depot for Malayan Railway during colonial administration.

1950 - Brickfield References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Later development

1960– KL Downtown

References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Later development

Year 1960

References: http://www.nstp.com.my/

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History Later development

1962 – KL Street References: http://www.nstp.com.my/

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History

KL Central

Brickfield

1971 – KL Flood References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History

1982 – Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

References: google images

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Site Study – Kuala Lumpur Morphology – Kuala Lumpur History 1857: 87 tin miners find rich sources of tin around the area.

1862: Kuala Lumpur grows rapidly. New miners from over the world settle here, with many conflicts and gang wars as a result.

1869: Yap Ah Loy becomes Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur and succeeds to establish law and order in Kuala Lumpur in just a few years.

1880: Kuala Lumpur becomes a modern town when the British representative Frank Swettenham develops the first city plan.

1887: Kuala Lumpur becomes the capital of the state of Selangor.

1896: The Federated Malay States is formed by uniting the Sultans of four states. Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of the Federated Malay States.

1946: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital in the Federation of Malaya.

1957: Malaysia celebrates its independence on August 31 after 151 years of British rule. Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of the Independent Federation of Malaya.

1963: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of Malaysia.

1974: Kuala Lumpur becomes a Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan) with its own administration.

1999: The federal administrative capital of Malaysia moves to Putrajaya.

2007: Kuala Lumpur celebrates its 50th year as capital of Malaysia and Malaysia its 50th year of independence.

References: http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/kuala-lumpur-history.htm

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Site Study

Inspired Verandah Concept

Historical Kuala Lumpur Human Activities Context

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To provide an urban design mechanism that can be utilized in city planning and design to give the Malaysia capital city of Kuala Lumpur its own cohesive regional urban image and national identity – (Some Urban Design Ideas for Kuala Lumpur, 1987, Ken Yeang)

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1890 – nyonya cake seller

1900 – Ice water vendor

1946 – “ Kedai Runcit” Malay retail shop

1950

1970 – Food Stall

Malaysia streetscape serving as transitional space Multi-functional uses Visually identifiable Position and configuration respond to Malaysian climate Form is derived from the traditional shop house archetype

References: google images

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KL Central Development

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KL Sentral is being developed by a consortium made up of Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and Pembinaan Redzai Sdn Bhd.

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Site Study – KL Central Context Key Plan N.T.S and Relation with Surrounding built on the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu marshalling yard in Brickfields.

KL Central

Brickfield

Reference: google images

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Site Development Morphology Site Development - Timeline

2010 2004

KL Central Development

Nearby Development

2008

2015 Reference: google images

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Case Study: KL Central – Kisho Kurokawa Master Planning

Reference: http://ir.chartnexus.com/mr cb/docs/note/MRCB%20%20v11.pdf

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Case Study: KL Central – Kisho Kurokawa Site Plan N.T.S, Overview

Reference images: http://www.ffdrt.com/a-study-of-multi-centred-city-transformation/

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Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

Divided into 15 land parcels 9,200,000 sq. ft. of commercial space 3,256,000 sq. ft. of residential space

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Case Study: KL Central – Kisho Kurokawa Site Plan N.T.S, Overview

Reference: http://www.klsentral.com.my/

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Ar. Dr. Kisho Kurokawa – Design Ideas Analysis

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Case Study: KL Central – Kisho Kurokawa

city-within-a-city

Design Philosophy, Ideas

well-planned layout of spacious plazas

open layout ensures even human traffic is maintained within non-intrusive limits.

a city where life flows efficiently without limitation

sidewalk cafes, shops, restaurants

work, live and play co-exist in a harmonic environment.

Reference: http://www.klsentral.com.my/

CORAL

LEAF

SHELL

Achieving the perfect balance between technology and humanity in architecture enables it to sustain continuous growth. Corals constantly rebuild their living structures, allowing steady flows of abundant sea animals to make them their home and feeding ground. Our vision is to build a city where life flows efficiently without limitation.

Despite ever-changing conditions, a leaf works to supply food to the rest of the plant while providing the atmosphere with oxygen. We believe in building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

Cities must be built with occupants in mind, making them habitats conducive to live in for a lifetime. Very much like a shell, it constantly improves its home, rendering its shelter to perfection, and lives in harmony with its natural habitat.

Our foremost concern is not only the present but also the future comforts of the people who live within our city.

artistically landscaped greenery and buffer zones

numerous walkways

pedestrian

indoor courtyards

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Analysis – Building Form

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Organized into individual small pockets, surrounded by paths.

Linear arrangement of buildings in pockets contribute to visual consistency Consistent buildings spaces

distance provides

between walkable

Horizontal façade (longer sides) of the buildings are facing the adjacent buildings: – maximize surveillance, improve safety

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Site Study Façade Orientation

Horizontal façade (longer sides) of the buildings are facing the adjacent buildings: – maximize surveillance, improve safety

KL Central

Brickfield Longer side façade (KL Central) Longer side façade (Brickfield)

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Site Study Form Pattern

Buildings that are in point form

Buildings are in linear form

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Site Study Form, Order and Hierarchy

Focal Point The focal point is located at the Station sentral kl because it has the lowest height compared to surrounding building

The elevation sketch shows the hierarchy of KL Sentral.

The focal point is the Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur.

KL Central Sheltered from Sun Due to the strategic location of KL central in the middle of the group of buildings which are taller, the hub is sheltered from direct sun light

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Site Study Design Ideas Facilitate Functions

The buildings facade surrounding the kl sentral have a horizontal and linear pattern, but only the facade of kl sentral have a curvy shape wich create a contrast among the building and also become the focal point at the area.

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Site Study Faรงade Design and Material

sunlight

Glass

Concrete

External metal louver screen provide sun shading system to lower the building temperature like leaf use photosynthesis to produce oxygen by absorbing light, water and carbon dioxide.

The materials are mostly or all glass like leaf to absorb the sunlight which use for photosynthesis Usage of opaque material at ground to first floor level provide security to the user, and enhance the sense of direction / location of openings Usage of transparent material like glass on the upper floors improve the overall light condition at site by allowing sun light penetration to increase natural lifted space. Like the leaf absorb sunlight and use it as the main energy source.

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Site Study

Comparison - Faรงade Analysis (old and new)

Facade lack of social interaction and local cultural identity

Five foot way Economical activities for local Pedestrian

No five foot way - Building is not engage with people

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Site Study

Comparison - Visual Connectivity

Building at KL Central: Visual repelling, no engagement with users, height is contrast different from context

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Site Study

Comparison - Building Form Morphology

Traditional Shop house

Duality of traditional Shop houses and new Designed shop houses

KL Central Modern Design (Globalize Design) - Lack of local identity

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Site Study Criticism - Form

1. Building design lack of Local Identity 2. Building design do not engage usual – social unfriendly design

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Analysis – Movement and Circulation

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Site Study Movement and Circulation – Linear and Loop

Coral -to build a city where life flows efficiently without limitation Easy Accessibility To Major Roads And Highways loop

linear

Vehicles enter from Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Travers A loop system bringing extraneous unnecessary traffic into the most congested area during peak hours.

Location leaves the strong possibility that the loop routes could still become overloaded at peak times.

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Site Study Access From Major Roads (Primary Path) and Roads (Secondary Path) To KL Sentral

Jalan Damansara

• Museums

Jalan Stensen Sentral 5 Jalan Travers

• Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Stesen Sentral 4

• Q Sentral • KL Sentral • NU Sentral • Commercial Area

Jalan Stensen Sentral 5

Jalan Bangsar

Jalan Tun sambanthan

Legend Primary Paths Secondary Paths

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Site Study Exit From Kl Sentral to Primary Paths (Major Road) to Secondary Paths (Road)

• Museums

Jalan Travers

• Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 Jalan Damnsara

• Q Sentral

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5

• KL Sentral

• Commercial Area

• NU Sentral

Jalan Bangsar

Legend Primary Paths Secondary Paths Highway

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Site Study Public transport

Regional TOD Bus - Taxi – Train Link to each other

Concept-Leaf building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

Taxi Reference: http://www.lcct.com.my/others/places/kl-sentral-station

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Site Study Public Transport

Bus

Bus station stretches around Kl Sentral to reduce traffic congestion.

Concept-Leaf building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

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Site Study Public Transport

Taxi -

Do not have proper parking area for taxi.

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Public Transport

Train Interchange- supporting each other Concept-Leaf building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

LRT Monorail KTM

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Site Study Vehicular Circulation

Analysis Towers are being serviced and consist of a formal drop off area whilst not contributing to the congestion in other islands. Traffic control officers are always seen to be keeping on toes to ensure no parking at the curb that could cause rippling congestion to other islands.

However has not stopped the traffic congestion outside the perimeter of CBD, on Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Travers, Jalan Damansara, and Jalan Istana during peak hours.

Reference: http://www.klsentral.com.my/

Issues Exist in KL Sentral

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Motorcycles

Jalan Damansara

Motorcycle Links are not existing Lack clarity in movement pattern where linkages of between major and minor roads •

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 •

Jalan Tun Sambanthan

Bicycles

Cycle ways in housing estates suffer from under usage, misuse (illegal parking) and poor maintenance Lack of continuity in the cycle way networks.

Legend Primary Path Jalan Damansara Secondary Paths Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 Primary Path Jalan Tun Sambanthan Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Pedestrian The furthest buildings within 400m of walkable distance from the station, it corresponds to the distance someone can walk in 5 minutes at 4.8km/h.

It becomes more encouraging with the covered walkway to shelter against rain, zebra crossing, traffic light, 24 hour securities for each drop off area. This creates a common space shared by low-wage service workers as well as high value knowledge workers and creative professionals.

With 400m walking distance residents have easy access to daily needs in the diversified CBD, thus creating a Transit Orientated Development.

Reference: http://www.klsentral.com.my/

Reference Federal Department of Town & Country Planning Ministry Of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government Malaysia

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Movement and Circulation Pattern (Pedestrian - Diffuse) Safety Issue

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Site Study Pedestrian Linkage

Only benefits the building users

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 Limited usage of pedestrian linking bridge between Platinum Sentral and Menara CIMB, not for public access

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

No pedestrian connectivity

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Site Study Pedestrian Linkage

Jalan Tun Sambanthan – KL Central to Brickfield Transitional Space – Linkage Across Jalan Tun Sambanthan (Nu Sentral to Brickfield)

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Drop Off Point

Jalan Tun Sambanthan – Drop Off Point Limited by taxi Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Drop Off Point Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 – Linkage Across Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 – connecting two buildings (KL Central and Hilton Hotel)

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 – Shelter walkway. Common drop off point Pedestrian + vehicular = mixed Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Pedestrian Path

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 -Some buildings do not permit public access across their property boundaries thus leaving narrow space for pedestrian movement.

-Dangerous for pedestrian -No proper protection from sun and rain Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Pedestrian Path

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5 - Not Safe - No Shelter - Pedestrian walkway too narrow/ no pedestrian walkway Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Pedestrian Path Jalan Tun Sambanthan Disconnected tactile pathway for visual impaired pedestrian

No tactile pathway for visual impaired pedestrian

Has tactile pathway for visual impaired pedestrian on the other side if Jalan Tun Sambanthan

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Criticism - Circulation

1. Pedestrian paths are not well designed -

Disconnection of tactile path for blind

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Narrow pedestrian path

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No handrails or safety design

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Disconnection shelter path

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Road mainly privatize by building

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Analysis – Activities and Historical Social Culture

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Site Study Human Density

KL Central Function of space affects the movement pattern.

Transportation hub and commercial retails are the major nodes.

Nu Sentral

High Human Density

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Site Study Building Types and Zoning

Concept-Leaf building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064

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Site Study Design Ideas Facilitate Functions

Architect’s ideas of space functioning:

Concept-Leaf building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive.

Residential Office

Office Commercial

Transportation

Commercial

Residential

Mix-use

Mix-use

Design Ideas VS site conditions

Residential International Office

Office

Brickfield

International

Commercial Brickfield Transportation Residential

Other States

Mix-use

Commercial

Other States

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Jalan Tun Sambatham Sitting Areas A little green pocket space Limited Drop off Zone and parking space Not well planned taxi stand Lack of local cultural context

Site Study Social and Public Realm

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5

No street light Discontinued blind pedestrian from brickfield Discontinued sheltered walkway No safety bar on sidewalk

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5

No street light Little sitting area Discontinued blind pedestrian from brickfield

Jalan Stesen Sentral 5

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064

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Site Study Comparison – cultural identity KL Central new building design lack of local historical social culture relation

Building at surrounding context are: 1. Cultural Vibrant 2. Religious

KL Central

Brickfield

Reference: http://googleimages/

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Site Study Local Social Activities

Economic: 1. Florist 2. Retail 3. Local Food 4. Education 5. Tourism 6. Prostitution

User: 1. Tourist 2. Business owner 3. Religious worker 4. Volunteer 5. Students 6. Lecturer 7. Resident 8. Disabled 9. Traditional dancer 10. Artist 11. Prostitute

KL Central

Brickfield

Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064

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Site Study Social activities at KL Central

KL Central

Brickfield

Contrast

Reference: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194064

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Site Study Comparison – Street Activity Changes

Old

New

- Wider street, more social friendly - Outdoor

- Narrow street, less user friendly - Indoor

Reference: https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+Sentral+Station/

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Site Study Morphology – Street Activity Changes (Pedestrian Use)

Year 1960

Year 2015

References:http://www.nstp.com.my/

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Site Study Morphology –Economic Changes (Outdoor to Indoor)

Year 1900 Year 1946 Year 1968

Year 2015

References: http://www.nstp.com.my/

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Site Study Criticism – Activities and Functions 1. Activities are being solely separated with area in Brickfields – involvement of public is saturated.

2. KL Sentral has become its own island by itself to sustain the development.

3. Spaces connecting or linking for exchange usage has become a private space where public usage is restricted.

4. Not cultural responsive 5. Public Spaces are privatized by building owner 6. Activities are mainly to boost economic, seldom cultural activities 7. Designed public space not encouraging social activities

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Analysis Summary

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Site Study

Analysis Summary – Comparison to Architect’s Proposal Design Ideas

Categories

Statement

CORAL

Form

The 15 division of the lands contain buildings with mixed-use functions to sustain the residents at the central

Corals constantly rebuild their living structures, allowing steady flows of abundant sea animals to make them their home and feeding ground. Our vision is to build a city where life flows efficiently without limitation.

Movement and Circulation

LEAF Despite ever-changing conditions, a leaf works to supply food to the rest of the plant while providing the atmosphere with oxygen. We believe in building cities whose individual parts constantly support each other, resulting in systems that are forever productive

SHELL like a shell, it constantly improves its home, rendering its shelter to perfection, and lives in harmony with its natural habitat. Our foremost concern is not only the present but also the future comforts of the people who live within our city.

Movement And Circulation

Activities and Functions

Movement and Circulation

Form

The loop circulation provides a better traffic condition within KL Central However, due to the juxtaposition of the main roads were always at the center of congestion, the loop circulation planning is only effective within KL Central The types of public transports provided in KL Central are abundance and linked for normal people.

However, the limited drop off points, unfriendly pedestrian path can be an issue to the pedestrian users, also to the disabled people (etc: blind) from Brickfield The building types at KL Central is designed mostly as mixed typology in order to sustain the population within the KL Central. The functions provided are retail, entertainment, residential, office and transportation hub.

However, the provided facilities are most of the time benefit the residents within KL Central.

Due to most of the facilities in KL Central are targeted to users at middle to above middle classes, the poorer residents might also not able to appreciate the benefits.

The use of the loop circulation planning in KL Central can be viewed as a future vision to decrease the traffic issue, hence comfort level of the users within the site when the population density increases However, the lack of consideration of the adjacent site and the actual traffic condition at site limited the execution of the vision The order of the building are designed to be consistent walkability space. However, the planning introduce diffuse space and lower down security around the site. Also, the lack of balance between built form and landscape decrease the comfort level of the residents.

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Site Study

Analysis Summary Design Promise

Analysis

Statements

well-planned layout of spacious plazas

Limited space at site

open layout ensures even human traffic is maintained within non-intrusive limits.

Space between building (diffuse)

sidewalk cafes, shops, restaurants

One Stretch of Semi-outdoor Cafe

work, live and play co-exist in a harmonic environment.

Mixed use building typology contains entertainment, residential, retail and office

a city where life flows efficiently without limitation

Public Transportation and loop circulation planning

artistically landscaped greenery and buffer zones

No to very little

numerous pedestrian walkways

indoor courtyards

Pedestrian paths are not well designed

little

Only certain buildings

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Position: The overall urban planning is not effective at macro scale because: 1. It does not fully meet the objectives of the design intention 2. The planning is not interacting with local social culture/ social activities 3. The circulation planning has not consider the macro environment 4. The functions and activities proposed were not considered for all classes of the local people 5. There is no sufficient public realm or landscape as proposed 6. Façade design is not users responsive 7. Planning lack of cultural identity – not local friendly

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