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design studio 3 : project 1 | living memories
Old Klang Road Wet Market
Old Klang Road Wet Market, also known as ‘Pasar Batu 41/2’ which had existed for almost half a century, it is first constructed since 1969 has been a significant spot in the local areas. Every morning, people in town will turn up at the market to replenish their stock, buying fresh ingredients or just to have a good catching up session with friends and neighbour. The comic features a genuine fish monger named Ah Fok. He moved into the pasar after it underwent an extension that take place roughly 20 years ago. He started his day at 1.00 a.m, where he has to drive to Selayang market to purchase fresh seafood from trader and head back to Old Klang Road to set up his stall at 5.00 a.m. with three workers. Each chapters of our comic demostrated a part of his daily routine, which includes setting up, fish processing, prawn packaging, interaction with customer, cleaning and etc... With the rise of strong competitors like supermarket and mini mart, Ah Fok faces a sharp decline in business especially from the younger generation as wet market appear dirty and disgusting to them. This poses a huge challenge to all the existing vendors in wet market...
design studio 3 : project 1 | living memories
video documentary We have done a video documentary of the business operation from start until the end in order to understand the nature of business and every activity they do. By observing how they unload their stock from the truck, the arrangement of stall unit, the sequence of display as well as cleaning, it gives us more thorough idea on how to design a market or a stall more efficient to the vendor. In the process, we also look around the market to understand how other business operate and what is their needs, and understand what caused the decline in the market business by looking into the existing market issues. Feel free to take a look at our video : https://youtu.be/WUFFS79Dnfg
design studio 3 : project 1 | living memories
the process We also look into the details of their main business programme, such as fish processing and prawn packaging, The prawn was processed in a simpler manner. It started as the prawn are being weight and display on the countertop. The prawns are priced according to their weight as well, as customers request for a purchase, Ah Fok will weight them and pack them in a plastic bag filled with ice to keep it fresh. The process for fish is slightly more complicated. It involves weighing, descaling, removing guts, cleaning and at certain cases, customer will request the vendor to shop it into pieces and then it is packed in plastic bag and wrapped with newspaper to absorb the moisture. Throughout the process, we look into the interaction between the vendor and each working spaces within the stall area.
design studio 3 : project 1 | living memories
project 2a :
time dweller | site ana
alysis
site location
site location – macro zoning
site location – micro zoning
TAIPING LAND USE
1
Commercial Space (Heritage Zone)
Residential Zone
Recreational Zone
Institutional Zone
Mix Development Zone
Government Institution Zone
Uptown Residential Zone Mining Heritage Zone
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses the sitethat is located anlate heritage zone full of historical and market are built at from and 1800sshophouses to early 1900s . market that are built from late 1800s
to early 1900s
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
The plot of land coloured in blue is an existing public parking space which can cater up to roughly 35 cars. It was surrounded site of ourinproject originally belongs to an empty by the many hotspots the town such as the infamous Taiping Wet land which is used as a parking area Market, Siang malam and Larut Matang Hawker Centre, the main bus and taxi station of Taiping and biggest parking lot in the neighbourhood.
taiping history & background
Captain Speedy rebuilt the town after tha massive fire in 1878.
In 1882, Taiping town was rebuilt after two massive fires in 1878 and 1880 which burnt down almost all the building in the Taiping town. Wherein the charm of colonial towns in Taiping clearly seen via the magnificent civic buildings, English streetscape, the marketplace, religious institution, recreational open spaces, colonial hill station, and infrastructures. All tin towns have pre-war shophouses, townhouses, and colonial buildings. Basically, tin town built on grid iron street pattern but it depends on urban scale. The reason of informal grid iron interpretation occurred as British military officers were expert in town planning and land survey, but only focus on the economic priority but not the urban development.
Taiping road or street planned with a system of eleven horizontal crossroads from west to east, The two vertical roads laid from north to south namely main road. ( Taming Sari Road and Kota Road ) The additional secondary roads parallel with main vertical streets are Market Road, Barrack Road, and Station Road. The benefits of grid-iron streets in Taiping were the compactness urban fine grains in created a permeable accessibility networks and visual connection from surroundings.
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
urban morphology
1880
1910
1930
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
1950
1970
1990
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
SHOPHOUSE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Terracotta U-shaped roof tiles Butterfly-shaped Chinese air vents Timber windows with iron bars Carved timber ventilated door
A D DA D
Overhanging eaves and soffit
Wooden louvred shutter windows Low wall with Chinese ceramic air vents Granite edge block and granite step
SOUTHERN CHINESE ECLECTIC ST YLE (1840S - 1900S) General Characteristics and Structure:
3-dimensional decorative plastered wall with intensive use of both Chinese and European architecture
1. Two, sometimes three storeys with five-foot way 2. Taller than Early Penang Style shophouse, simple decoration, but more decorative by 1900s 3. Lime plaster on structural brick wall and pillars 4. Square pillars ending with Chinese pillar head (bracket)
Carved timber ventilated window with iron bars
Full length louvred windows (Valentina) with fan lights
General Characteristics and Structure: 1. Revisions of classical principles to include contemporary living requirements 2. Symmetry, balance, composition, order 3. Greek/ Roman columns 4. Pediments over entrances & windows 5. Domes 6. Interior layout symmetrical 7. Room themes from ancient world or colors
Terracotta floor tiles and granite edge block and step
Terra cotta floor tiles
Carved timber ventilated door
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE (1910 - 1930S)
Greek/Roman style columns
Brick wall
Plaster arches and central keystones
SHOPHOUSE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Terracotta U/V shaped roof tiles
B E EB E
EARLY STRAITS ECLECTIC ST YLE (1890s - 1910s)
Full-length louvred windows (Venetians)
General Characteristics and Structure:
Chinese air vents
1. Two, sometimes three storeys with five-foot way 2. Similar height as Southern Chinese Eclectic Style, mixture of Chinese and European decorations 3. Lime plaster on structural brick wall and pillars 4. Square pillars ending with Chinese pillar heads and later European pillar heads (capitals)
Geometric pattern cement floor tiles
V-shaped/Marseille roof tiles Strong horizontal and vertical lines Sea green glass windows with metal frame
Flagpole Stepped parapet wall Shanghai plaster wall finish
Date of building in the center Metal frame panel door
ART DECO STYLE (1930S - 1960S) General Characteristics and Structure: 1. Two storeys with five-foot way and compound garden for residence 2. Similar height to Late Straits Eclectic Style. 3. Simplified architectural features with either horizontal or vertical emphasis 4. Shanghai plaster finish over reinforced concrete (RC) construction of beams and pillars with cement or clay brick infill 5. Pillars and beams de-emphasised and incorporated into faรงade
Granite edge block and step
Overhanging eaves and soffit 3-dimensional decorative plastered wall with intensive use of both Chinese and European architecture
Terracotta U/V shaped roof tiles Full length louvred windows (Valentina) with fan lights
Carved timber ventilated door Majolica ceramic wall tiles on dado facade
C F FC F
LATE STRAITS ECLECTIC ST YLE (1910S - 1940S) General Characteristics and Structure:
1. Two or three storeys with five-foot way, sometimes with a compound garden 2. Generally shorter in height, with intensive use of both Chinese and European decorations 3. Lime plaster either on structural brick wall and pillars or reinforced concrete construction 4. Square pillars ending with either Chinese pillar heads (brackets), European pillar heads (brackets) or capitals
Flat/pitched roof hidden behind parapet wall
Five-footway without pillar
Sea-green glass windows with metal frame Horizontal & vertical RC shading fins
EARLY MODERN STYLE (1950S - 1970S) General Characteristics and Structure: 1. Two storeys for individual shophouse, three storeys for corner shophouse, and three storeys for row-houses designed to look like one building, mixture of commercial and residential 2. Same proportion as Art Deco Style, simplified clean linear functional features e.g. shading canopies and fins 3. Lime or cement flat plaster finish over reinforced concrete (RC) construction of beams and pillars with cement or clay brick infill 4. Faรงade design and structure merged
Terracota floor tiles and granite edge block and step
architecture influence The site is located at an heritage zone full of historical shophouses and market that are built from late 1800s to early 1900s.
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
site bird eye view The site is located at an existing public parking area surrounded by many buildings. The blue line indicate the main access of the site while the dotted line indicate a proposed road planning for the ingress and egress to our site. Red are the main entry of pedestrian.
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
This view shows a more thorough idea of what our site look like locating right next to the shophouses and the hotel construction site.
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
6am
9am Fruit vending truck outside of Central Market
12pm Wholesale and retail store and grocery generally start at 8-9am and end at 4-5pm.
Most customer finish shopping around 10pm, and people gradually return to their home.
Florist at Bazar Zeng Long who opens at 7am and close at 2pm.
Vendor starts to clean up their stall and rubbish are dumped into a huge blue garbage bin ready for collection from MPT.
More customer come in at 8-9am. The dominant customers at this period are mainly housewife/househusband who came to replenish food supply
Coconut shop unloading and processing coconut at 6am to deliver across restaurants in Taiping.
Most market business started at 5-6am. Customers at this period are mainly hawker or cook from restaurant Some vendor still operating at this hour, however there are not as many customer if compared to morning
Many senior citizen in Taiping cycle to the market as they do not own a car/motorcycle.
Indian Restaurant (Mamak) in Taiping generally start from 7am and end at 9-10pm. Some mamak open until 12am.
During weekend, people who done grocery shopping will sit down and have a meal before heading home. Hawkers at Larut Matang Hawker Centre generally opens at 5am. Their target consumer during weekend are families who come for breakfast. During weekday, workers and students also show up here to start their day
Construction happens between 8am-5pm in front of the project site
Chinese Coffee House (Kopitiam) in Taiping generally start from 7am and end at 5pm. At this time, they will carry out food preparation until customer arrival.
site neighbourhood activities the site are surrounded by many grocery trading be it from market or smaller shop. Eatery is also florish around the site due to the presence of public carpark and bus & taxi station that attracts people here. it is indeed one of the most crowded areas in Taiping
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
During weekday, the main customer comes from the workers who come for breakfast/lunch.
More people come to have their breakfast after the shopping spree in the market
Crowd starts to fill in the seats from 7-8am for breakfast
Construction happens between 8am-5pm in front of the project site
Crowd starts to fill in the seats from 7-8am for breakfast
Occasionally, travellors from Penang and Ipoh can be found in the hawker center as well.
3pm
6pm
9pm
Most customer finish shopping around 10pm, and people gradually return to their home.
Bread vendors who park their bike near a bakery to boost their sales. They come in the afternoon and leave around 7pm
By 3pm, most customer who does morning shopping has went home already, therefore there is a sharp decreasing in sales.
Some store such as Pak Talib Grocer closes their store at 9pm.
At the time, vendors usually will group up and chit-chat to pass time and kill boredom
Siang malam vendors start setting up the table and chair in the along Jalan Chung Tai Ping and Halaman Pasar as people come for dinner.
Cleaning of the market starts at 2pm until about 5pm. The cleaning is done daily by a group of 4-5 cleaners. Although Sunday is their official offday, but usually they will still come to work as Sunday business is most triving Most shops begin to close in the evening to go for dinner
Coconut shop continue to work at night to meet the demands of restaurant which starts at 7am.
Road block is provided to avoid accident, however some motorcyclist still sneak in during evening to cut short travel distance.
Siang malam business is most triving at night, customer come in for their dinner and supper. This is a hot spot for travellors as well.
Cyclers are less seen during 3pm as the sun is too hot for the ride.
Very less pedestrain are noticed in the afternoon as the sun is still bright and hot. True to the title of the wettest town in Malaysia, the rain falls very often during afternoon as well, which made it even more not idea for pedestrian travel during afternoon. Most hawkers have went home at this time. Some morning hawkers who continue their business in the evening will chill and relax to pass time until evening. Vendor is resting and checking on phone in the lazy afternoon
Shoppers also hop in the shopping mall nearby named The Store to buy everyday goods and settle their dinner as well.
While most shops has closed at evening/night, convenient store like 7Eleven are still operating through the night.
Empty hawker center at nighte
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
DEMOGRAPHY : WEEKEND
1
AGE
6AM
15% RETIREES
35% HAWKERS
56%
<10 0% 11-19 0%
GENDER
OCCUPATION
44%
50% HOUSEWIFE
9AM
3% OTHERS 15% RETIREES
35% HAWKERS
48%
20-29
GENDER
OCCUPATION 52%
13% AGRICULTURE
35% HOUSEWIFE
12PM
7% OTHERS 20% RETIREES
30% HOUSEWIFE
3PM
OCCUPATION
15% STUDENTS OCCUPATION
49%
21% HOUSEWIFE
20-29
The number of middle-age and senior citizens are in the high proportion.
19%
30-49
29% 31%
<10
19%
The proportion very closed because of lunch time.
20%
20-29 >50
24% 25%
<10
15%
30-49
12% OTHERS
21% RETIREES
42%
27% 33%
<10 0% 11-19
18%
30-49
28%
>50
OCCUPATION
31% OFFICER
29%
AGE <10 11-19
29% STUDENT
The officers started to off their duty and having their dinner.
25%
20-29
7% OTHERS 8% RETIREES 25% HOUSEWIFE
Most of the basic workers appeared around the market.
25%
AGE
28% OFFICER
9PM GENDER
12%
20-29
24% HOUSEWIFE
58%
11-19
11-19 0%
30% CLERKS
6PM GENDER
9%
>50
45%
51%
<10
AGE 5% OTHERS
19% RETIREES
GENDER
AGE
30-49
25% AGRICULTURE
55%
48%
>50
AGE
OCCUPATION 44%
45%
11-19 11%
18% STUDENT
GENDER
30-49
>50
25% CLERKS
56%
The highest of the number of housewife appeared.
7%
>50 30-49 20-29
9% 16%
The proportion of the younger age increased.
22% 25% 28%
site demography
rainfall
wind
the site is mainly attended by middle age group ranging from 30-50 and above. the lack of teenagers and young adults is very obvious as most of them moved out from the town to pursue in study or career opportunity
Taiping has an annual rainfall of about 3,810.3mm of rain (35 years data from 1974 to 2008). The average maximum temperature is around 33o C and the minimum around 24oC.
due to the Northeast Monsoon and Southwest Monsoon, the prevailing wind are mainly from Northeast and Southwest
design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
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design studio 3 : project 2a | site analysis
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project 2b :
vendor - user space int
tegration
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usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; analysis
time-activity diagram
distance travel diagram
diagrams compare the time-activity between the vendor and additional user. The intersection happen mostly in the grocery shopping, lunch and dinner.
diagrams compare the location between the vendor and additional user. Similar to the previous diagram, the two user intersect their day at market and food court mainly.
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
time-activity diagram diagrams compare the time-activity between the vendor and additional user. it shows the daily activity of both user from day to night, and the method of travel to the market/food court. The blue side is of the vendor and the red side is of the additional user.
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
design development stall space planning
existing stall layout
proposed stall layout
space layout
spatial functions are segregated and consume too much dead space.
multiple functions are integrated within one expandable unit in order to save space. Flexibility of space usage is achieved and able to accomodate different purpose and need.
blue for the vendor and red for the additional user. the intersections indicate the sharing
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close transformation
initial mock up
rotation
expanded rolling
origami
there are several techniques of space transformation being applied to different area in a stall, such as stacking design for the stove, sink and cutting table and the foldable countertop and rotatable benches. there is one and only motive, which is to minimize the stall footprint while providing a wide range of available functions within a 2.4x4.8m area. utimately, the transformation introduced on the mock up models are later combined into one final design.
extrusion
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
stall design
axonometry 3d drawing showing the transformation of each units in the stall.
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
floor plan 1:10 2d floor plan showing the functions and arrangement of different spaces
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
time-activity transformation
hanging equipment and apron to left dry
cutting board seafood display cutting board
weighing and packaging workstation
6am
7am
10pm
stall set-up by fish monger
fish monger operates his business.
transformation
transformation:
while fishmonger proceed with his business, the workstation can be used by the additional user for her to carry out accounting work.
-all furniture all either stacked or packed closely to reduce stall footprint
-folded out display area to cater more seafood stock -elongated store length to place packaging material and weighing machine
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transformation: -expanding origami workstation from compressed state
reading/sleeping sleeping chair cutting board sink
common area stove
storage
ingredient storage
dining area
workshop
12pm
1pm
6pm
as the fishmonger is cleaning the stall, half of the stall can be transform into kitchen and dining space for the additional user (hawker children).
store is fully transformed into hawker space
space is turned into a recreational place
transformation:
transformation:
-both benches can be rotated out to form a linear row of seat. -countertop can be elongate or shrink according to customer amount
-children can climb up through the foldable ladder to sit on top -additional user can utilize the origami workstation -the centre of the stall is widen and benches are rotated inwards to form seats.
transformation: -bench can be rotated out from below countertop - stackable kitchen unit is extruded -chair on top is extruded for children to sleep -storage is extrudable or rotatable to suit different user requirement.
design studio 3 : project 2b | vendor-user : space integration
project 3 :
community centre | the
e nucleus
the nucleus: it is a contemporary community hub that aims to provide a different shopping experience for market goods as an ultimate approach for the market and community center to adapt to the new generation lifestyle as the 150 years old town is lacking of participation of young people. it intends to be the new epicenter of the town to attract tourist and locals into this old town once again, therefore its name - the nucleus
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
redefine market : park + market
due to the noise, the foul smell and humid air in wet market, it causes discomfort to the user and keeps people away from the markets, which result in the downfall of wet market as people move to grocery as the project aims to break down the barrier between market and young people therefore the market is combined with exterior landscaping such as running track where each market stall in shelter by a pavilion in such, the users can jog or cycle while shopping for groceries items - just as if they come here for a stroll. this will give people a different market experience and bring more users together
concept design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
stall
redefine stall: the rotator Traditional market stall are not flexible due to its fixed form and structure Hence, it is redesigned as a stacked of three countertop which can be kept and rotate out to form bigger space upon request. By implementing rotation mechanism, it provided a wide range of configuration of the stall custom to every vendor depends on their usage.
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retractable market shelter | rain harvesting device
the market module roof is made to be retractable to maximize custom ability as well as for hygienic purposes. OPEN During morning, the vendor can pull the shade while operating the business in order to protect their goods and provide shading for themselves CLOSE As the space become wet and dirty along the business, it causes hygiene problem. Therefore at noon, the shading can be retract to let sun and wind hits into every corners of the market in order to remove foul smell and kill germs.
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
retractable roof + rainwater harvesting retractable roof + rainwater harvesting
shelter
water collection diagram water collection diagram With almost twice the average rainwater amount to peninsular Malaysia average, Taiping With almost twice the average rainwater is perfect for rain harvesting amount to peninsular Malaysia average, Taiping is perfect for rain harvesting As the roof is fully expanded, it will direct water into the harvesting device As the roof is fully expanded, it will direct water into the harvesting device The water is then filtered for multiple usages, such as handwash, cleaning, flushing the toilet, The twice watertheis average then filtered for amount multipleto usages, With almost and watering plants rainwater for landscaping. such as handwash, cleaning, flushing peninsular Malaysia average, Taiping is perfect for rainthe toilet, and watering plants for landscaping. harvesting As the roof is fully it will right direct on water The tap expanded, are installed topinto of the the body of harvesting device the water harvesting device so that vendor or
market shelter module 1:25
The tap are installed right on top of the body of user do the cleaning easily. the harvesting device so such that vendor or The water is water then filtered for multiple usages, as user do theflushing cleaning handwash, cleaning, the easily. toilet, and watering plants for landscaping.
The tap are installed right on top of the body of the water harvesting device so that vendor or user do the cleaning easily. design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
schedule of accomodation
space planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; schedule of accomodation
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space bubble diagram
space planning - bubble diagram
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ground floor
second floor
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
space layout in response to schedule of accommodation
building programme timetable
building time - programme
building space - programme
EARLY MORNING (5AM - 7AM)
MARKET
EXERCISE
FARMING
DISCUSSION
LATE MORNING (8AM - 11AM)
WORKMARKET
EXERCISE
BREAKFAST
READING
WORKING
JOGGING
CO- WORKING
WORKING
MEETING
MARKET
WORKSHOP
NOON (12PM-1PM)
BREAKFAST
PRESENTATION
MEETING
WORKSHOP CINEMA
EXERCISE
READPLAYING
EXERCISE
RESTING
MUSIC FARMING
WORKING EATING
NIGHT MARKET
DRINKING
AFTERNOON (2PM-4PM)
RESTING
BREAKFAST
WORKING
RESTING
MEETING
WORKSHOP
EVENING (5PM-7PM)
BREAKFAST
MUSIC JAMMING
PLAYING MUSIC JAMMING
RESTING
READING
PLAYING
NIGHT (8PM-10PM)
NIGHT MARKET
CINEMA
MUSIC JAMMING
DRINKING
BREAKFAST
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building programme layout
building programme layout
building programme layout
(morning)
(noon)
morning
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
building building programme programme layoutlayout (evening) (evening)
noon
evening
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design development
massing development model 1:200
massing development model scale 1:200
a massing development model was done in consideration of the site condition, spatial function and relationship between each spaces design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
ssing development model
e 1:200
design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
circulation
building configuration development
three main openings are to welcome people from different directions around the site and the parking area, refuse chamber and loading area is all placed along the road for easy access
pedestrian from future hotel
circulation pedestrian from bus stop and taxi station
pedestrian from foodcourt
pedestrian from market pedestrian from opposite bazaar
wind direction co-working space and multipurpose hall on first floor are both orientated to receive direct wind from north east and south west ground floor spaces are orientated in a way that they do not obstruct the wind flow
wind direction wind inlet
wind inlet
the building form is designed in order to capture the main wind sources into the ground floor and the first floor r to make it possible for passive ventilation
sun orientation
circulation
wind outlet
the courtyard will receive ample of light through out the day
sun orientation
greeneries added to filter sunlight
greeneries added to filter sunlight
pedestrian from future hotel
rain harvesting rainwater harvesting roof
water fall into the courtyard for recreational activity and is drained thereafter
rainwater harvesting roof
pedestrian from bus stop and taxi station
rain harvesting
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In order to provide passive lighting for the building, a courtyard is placed in the center of building while greeneries are added around the site to filter some light for user comfort
pedestrian from foodcourt pedestrian from opposite bazaar
finally the building is completed with multiple rainwater harvesting devices the rain water can flow into the courtyard to pedestrian from market form a beautiful rain screen for people to interact with the rain the water is later harvest from the floor
form inspiration
zinc roof deck
polycarbonate roof
Form is very much inspired by the tin mining site, where the excavation is fairly random form inspiration and with many layers from top to bottom each connected by a series of staircase
steel trusses
Form is very much inspired by the tin mining site, where the excavation is fairly random and with many layers from top to bottom each connected by a series of staircase
timber wall and floor
rain harvesting
exploded initial sketch
axonometry 1:200 explodedscale axonometry scale 1:200
exploded axonometry 1:200 design studio 3 : project 3 | community centre : the nucleus
ground floor space consideration
as a market extension, it aims to give a different shopping experience to the users, the market stall are surrounded by two metres wide pathway for cyclers and joggers to exercise as they come to shop for goods.
the inverted umbrella structure serves not just as a roof, but also a water harvesting devices which water will be deliver to both hawker station as well as the toilet. The dining area is provided with three hawker station serving different food to the users, especially those who are hungry waiting for bus service.
the back of the building is well shaded by shophouse next to it, which creates a cool and chilly space for children to hops around meanwhile, parents can monitor their children from the interior
first floor space consideration
to increase the flexibility of the space function of co-working space. Two rotatable shelf are being place parallel to each other long the axis of the room.
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when both shelf are rotated towards middle, it creates a nice seating for watching movies or looking on presentation.
It can be rotate to create a welcoming gesture for user or to create more seats for reading, presentation or watch movie
eatery
The courtyard is the centre of gathering. This courtyard is an interval space between all spaces, so users will be circulating through the courtyard all the time.
The tables in multipurpose room are able to hide below the floor and raise only when needed
as it rains, the rain will fall onto the centre of commune space, which will create a rain shower where users can interact with the nature
BIG GROUP MEETING
WORKSHOP
FORMAL MEETING
DISCUSSION
market
The floor of courtyard is break into several depth to create siting space. It is a place of play, rest, gathering and performance
hence, the room is ready to serve many different events such as group presentation, meeting, workshop, classesâ&#x20AC;Ś all through the changeability of the modular furniture layout
100mm depth on floor provided for the hidden table
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presentation drawings
detail section cut
section a-a The building is mainly supported by steel frames construction which is divided by using a radial grid system.
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as a market extension, it aims to give a different shopping experience to the users, the market stall are surrounded by two metres wide pathway for cyclers and joggers to exercise as they come to shop for goods.
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PUBLIC SPACE • COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Architects: BIG Architects, Topotek 1, Superflex Area: 30 m² Year: 2012
the third place * a term used in the concept of community building, important for civil society, democracy, civic engagement and establishing feelings of a sense of place. Ray Oldenburg (1989, “The great good place”)
Superkilen is a half a mile long urban space wedging through one of the most ethnically diverse and socially challenged neighborhoods in Denmark. It has one overarching idea that it is conceived as a giant exhibition of urban best practice – a sort of collection of global found objects that come from 60 different nationalities of the people inhabiting the area surrounding it. Ranging from exercise gear from muscle beach LA to sewage drains from Israel, palm trees from China and neon signs from Qatar and Russia. Each object is accompanied by a small stainless plate inlaid in the ground describing the object, what it is and where it is from – in Danish and in the language(s) of its origin. A sort of surrealist collection of global urban diversity that in fact reflects the true nature of the local neighborhood – rather than perpetuating a petrified image of homogenous Denmark. -archdaily
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"The aim of the project was to create a building which is not a wall with openings for doors and windows, but to create a space with an interconnected play of its inside and outside, where functional and private spaces are in an interwoven relation to the open public areas." -Chris Pretch
Through this project, I have come to understand the term of inside-out design. As a community centre is strongly related to human, every bit and pieces of the space has to be designed carefully in regards to human comfort and needs. As we stayed in Taiping for 5 days, we have learnt so much about the site through investigations, observations and interview, it broades our knowledge not only on the architecture side but historical preservation as well. From the site visit, I have a rough idea of the fundamental problems that caused the stunned development of Taiping town and the downfall of wet market. All these problems eventually leads me to come up with solution and later become part of my design. The biggest gratitude is delivered to my design tutor of this semester, Ms. Lim Ker Chwing and Ar. Foo Wen Hui as they have guided me through the obstacles I faced in the design process.
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