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ARC 2126 - Architecture Design Studio 4
This studio explores environmental sustainability issues in design such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing building context.
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Project 2 NATURE APPRECIATION CENTRE
This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design.
We were required to explore design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through designing a Nature Appreciation Centre with a specific user group. We should also explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.
In a large group, we were required to produce site analysis to inform the design solutions. In the second part of the project, we are required to design a Nature Appreciation Centre which respond to environmental and user needs.
Site Location
The site is located in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. Pulau Banding is a 243-hectare man-made island located within the majestic Temenggor Lake. The Island sits amidst the 130 million year-old Belum Rainforest, known for nature based activities such as fishing, bird watching, camping and visiting orang asli settlements.
EMKAY Group, the owner and caretaker of the Island, envisions the development of Banding Island as a vital introduction to Royal Belum State Park and aims to position it as a premier heritage destination on the world ecotourism map. It operates the Belum Rainforest Resort that offers opportunity to get up close and personal with the natural world.
2A - SITE ANALYSIS
2A - SITE ANALYSIS
2A - SITE ANALYSIS
2B - NATURE APPRECIATION CENTRE
With 130 million years of age nd encompassing 300,000 hectares, Belum-Temenggor Rainforest remains one of the largest untouchedd forest reserves in Peninsular Malaysia. Surrounded by the majestic lake, the immediate context is magnificently framed with the hills overlapping each other creating a picturesque landscape.
The entire forest of Belum and Temenggor was considered a 'black area'and was placed under a State of Emergency from 1948 until 1989. The communist party of Malaya was extremely active in that area and according to sources: the East-West Highway proposed by an army General believed cutting a road through the area would hamper the communists'movements. The Temenggor Dam was built on during this dark period to resist the communist activities. Hoping to flush out the communist hiding spots, the water flooded the area and hence the island of banding was born. However, this road was constantly under threat of being bombed and sabotaged by renegades. Peace has since reigned over the area after the signing of the Haadyai Accord in 1989.
The Nature Appreciation Centre is located near Belum Rainforest Resort. The objective of this Nature Appreciation Centre (NAC) is to enable visitors from all around the world to have a wider view on the nature at Belum Temenggor before they disembark for the activities provided at the resort. The NAC does not only provide information and knowledge. Learning activities are also conducted at the NAC to enhance the visitors’ learning. Among activities held at the NAC are animals and plants identification, Orang asli culture, arts and craft, Orang Asli architecture, and bird watching.
Project 1 Green Info-Shelter: Exploring The Environment Poetics
In a pair, we are required to design a green-info shelter located at Taylor's University within a volume of 3m x 3m x 3m. This shelter should respond to the environment such as the sun, wind and existing structure, and should incorporate ideas of environmental sustainability. The main purpose of this green-info shelter is to provide information on activities held in CODA and SABD. At the same time, it should provide shelter for students waiting for pick up.
The shelter we have designed is made up of four triangular planes appeared to be breaking apart. This reflects our concept of breaking through in designing. The angle of the roof and the walls are angled in such a way that it responds to the circulation and appears inviting to the people. The roofs and the walls also respond to the wind and sun to enhance air circulation in the shelter and protect the occupant from sun and rain.
Project Duration: 3 weeks
Project Duration: 11 weeks