Opry TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REPORT FINAL DESIGN REPORT TITIWANGSA VISITORS AND ACTIVITIES CENTRE HO TZE HOO! 0314179CONTENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION ABSTRACT PROJECTINTRODUCTION AIMS & OBJECTIVES 2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES SITE INTRODUCTION & HISTORICAL TIMELINE SITE ANALYSIS [URBAN STUDIES] MACRO ANALYSIS. 3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND & DESIGN INTENTION MICROSITE ANALYSIS PROGRAMME & PROJECT BRIEF SPATIAL PROGRAMMING PRECEDENT STUDIES SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS. MORPHOLOGICAL/FORM STUDIES 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES ORIENTATION WIND AND SOLAR ANALYSIS) ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS ENERGY CONSERVATION FEATURES ACOUSTICAL CONSIDERATIONS BUILDABILITY& BUILDING TECHNOLOGYPROJECT TITLE TITIWANGSA WELLNESS AND ACTIVITIES CENTRE ABSTRACT ‘The intention ofthis report ito illustrate the design development of my inavdual project inthe final semester. This sa thematic design design project emphasizing on the theme “Sustaning Humanities, Working together wth Titwangsa Park, this projec allows me to. ‘explore on designing na cityscape with consideration of lcal context and lacing enviromental seves, Upon completing this project, Ihave explored varus approaches to design and fine tuning my initial concept, leading me toa conclusion that architecture should ‘ote nits own bubble, any bul buildings wil havea direct impact on its surroundings wether is positive or negate, Theceore, | strongly belive that my architecture should be something that complements the sit and one that benefit the community. Because Site Tis located atthe main road going nto Titwangsa Park its regarded as a Starting Paint ofthe park Henceit is important to attract wsitors to enter the space to give them an inttedctian ofthe gark and thei faites. To embrace the historical and the cultural ‘ualy on te, ook thie cpportunty fo express the strong permeable quality on ste and create a relationship Between the community ‘and the Titwangea ParkINTRODUCTION The siti located directly af the entrance of Taman Task Titivangsa an rectly infront of Titwangss Lake, ‘is dsc isa residential area fille wth many National Landmarks auch a=stana Budaya, Bala Sen’ Luli, Stadium Titivangsa and more. Titwangsa Park sa park with complete facies but ts alsa filled with ‘dormant unused) spaces, many grass Nelds reel empty nd untended, sown not hl those dormant spaces with outdoor ates ‘ch as archery, and obstacle coures to make the park elon, AIMS & OBJECTIVES In ths ay and age, we have somewhat become dieconnectes with mother nut, children rather stay home and lay computer games and adults are too busy to find timeout to have fun or even socialize with thee ary Finding timeout for @ getaways crucial for one’s mental and physical healt Taiwangea Weliness and Activities Centre focuses on enriching the surrounding eammurity and further improve the visor quality ofthe park itself. Itaims to achieve the goals by proving various spaces for vtrs to gather, 2 place to book new outdear artis suchas archery place to get information abou the anous facies provided ‘bythe park and various acttes organized by the community. Wiliiess is alco hey part ofthe programme as there are many hospitals and residents ving inthe area, they can cane tothe centre to have a massage, swim or gym. These stviies can help to felive stress and alo improve heath In hort. it ams to sustan humanities by mprovng the waltare ofthe community by encouraging wellness ang outer ates.2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION & HISTORICAL STUDIES SITF INTRONUCTION TASIK TITIWANGSA HISTORICAL TIMELINE 1940 160 962 197 a0 a2 USTAKAAN CARA 21 1999 2000 20 7005 2009 7 LES, ema UKM MEDICAL TITWANGSA LAKE PULAPOL KL TIN MINING. HAL ISTANABUDAYABALAISENIVISUAL USAT DARAH mes INSTITUTJANTUNG. STADIUM TITHOANGSA, NEGARA NEGARA2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES SITF ANALYSIS [URRAN STUDY] ‘very apparent Formal vs Informal Relationship around the st. There are 3 main types of people aroun the ste which ae, ‘Residents, 2. Ofiee Workers and 2. Vistors & Patients. The zoning @s Based on the observations, Tivangsa park ia residential area from the inside and an institutional area from the outside. 8 10 ofthis contrat, there exists ofa ct suggest thatthe aie fs classed under Class Dé (Sports & Recreational Facies) wheih recreational zone. .2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES MACROSITF STUNY Consistent congestion at Jalan Tun Raza, directly causes the congestion at Jalan Kuantan whch s the main access roa to Tasik Titwangsa, this causes office workers to /hang around the park during the peak hours. The pedestrian access to Task Ttwangsas very poor because there ae no busses or trains that directly stops at Task Ttivangsa. The ony lgial vay sto dnve or take a fay tothe ste The site shaw strong connect othe neighbourhood, having comfortable walking Setance to the food atiractions and landmarks al ith TU ming by foo Vehicular Density3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, MICROSITE ANALYSIS [SITE 1] EXISTING SITE CONDITION ISSUE EVENINGSUN. MORNING SUN ‘Sun Orientation Site thas multpie Ingres points which tract pedestrians and drivers, Because a ha, rath Then funlages ore vel faing he ts bad at peak hours andthe ar quality is bod ‘sun, therefore sun controls very impartan “or thermal comfort and reducing glare. bce ing by r 3a Wy exposed tothe elements SITE POTENTIAL Site 1 can bea major attracting feature for Taman Titvangea a te located 3 starting point ofthe park,3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, PROGRAMME & PROJECT BRIEF PROPOSED PROGRAMME: WELLNESS AND ACTIVITIES CENTRE ‘The waliness and ctuties centre aims to enrich and improv the lifestyles ofthe surrounding community and also improve he visitor quality ofthe park ise Ieengages the users directly in relaxation and outdoor activities that are Nar to find ina iy such as areneies ane obstacle courses. The kay that apart rom the wellness and actiities, the programme gives the users time of rom the digital life and be more social around others hence improving one's mental health 3s well lets @ programme that ges the community back forthe lng run with the hopes that itcan encourage people t ive healthier life PROJECT OBJECTIVES 1. Short Term lusers) : Provide a place to relax and unwind 2. Long Term programme! Integration withthe park 83. Long Term users): Encourage people to live healthy 4. Long Term programme! To became the main meeting point for Taman Titwangsa COMMUNITY ‘The wellness and Activities Centre will benefit the community by providing them with spaces and activities related with Wellness and Outdoor Activities. visiToRS ‘As of now, Titiwangsa Park is lacking of a information counter and a main gathering spce for visitors where they can gather information about the park and the up and coming events hosted by the community. This will be a good opportunity to further attract visitors. UNIQUENESS ‘The Wellness and Activities Centre is a unique programme that can only be found in the site. There are no wellness centres located within 1Km radius from the site3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, SPATIAL PROGRAMMING Bubble Diagram DROP OFF WELLNESS, ‘place for people to vit and unwind. spaces consists ot "Separated changing & shower rgom Sefaated spas wih single and 2 person rooms = pubic poo = Ehared gym with yoga room, ACTIVITIES PLAZA Locate at the pedestrian entrance, is design to be public oriented with the Intention to ensure cohesion and involvement from the community and visitors, als acts as 2 gatjoring place addressing the nnefectwe public area issue on REGISTRATION COUNTERS [OUTDOOR ACTIVITES} ‘ets as an information counter anda place fr vistors to book autdor actiities {pe lnter ee Vetnrs ean rome in hon nr avcherinc carl eure ning, paddlaboard yoga and more rom the te ‘SHOPS 2 place to sell healthcare and wellness products used inthe Wellness Centre AMPHITHEATRE ERplace where performances, and workshops canbe conducted3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, PRECEDENT STUDIES : NAMAN SPA LOCATION: Da Nang, Vietnam ARCHITECTS: MIA DESIGN STUDIO ne architectural design company retreat become: nt nhare the gue ous walness i privacy3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, THE GREEN FEATURES. notin ogra THE DESIGN TAKES ADVANTAGES OF BOTH STACK EFFECT AND (CROSS VENTILATION TO COOL THE QUILDING, THE ADVANTAGES (OF HAVING A COURTYARD IN THE MIDDLE, AIR CAN MOVE FREELY, [AND IT ALSO ALLOW MAXIMUM AMMOUNT OF LIGHT TO ENTER ‘THE BUILDING WHILE KEEPING THE BUILDING COOL, PLANTS ARE USED IN ADDITION TO THE FACADE BECAUSE TIS {ABLE TO CONTROL VISUAL PERMEAGILITY AND ALSO HELPS 10 (COOL THE BUILOING WHILE ACTING AS AN AIR FILTER TO FILTER. (OUT DUST COMING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE.3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTION, SITE RESPO ESIGN STRATEGIES. 2 } FORM DISCOVERY4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES SITE PLANNING STRATEGIES SOLAR ANALYSIS SUNPATH ANALYSIS ‘Te sunpath diagram andthe shadow mappings show the relationship between building height. Based onthe diagram above, there are nothin that can shade the bulding {rom th sun. Gecause of these conditions, the bulding shoud have ts own elective shading and cooling devices and strategies to help cope vith these enaronments ‘Thoreloe, alot fal trees ane greeneres wil be planed around the Bounaares of whe site fo Help wih shading ana cooling4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES WIND ANALYSIS 0 651 eos eon ei em osm esse esciman, WIND ANALYSIS Based on the dlagram above, the most effective are to recsve natural ventilation s from the southern part ofthe bullding, other prominent parts ae the South West, an North East. The proposed building's design with sem outdoor coridrs that connects foal nor spaces based onthe concept and at the same time allows cross ventilation to ake place Pacing the plaza atte most southern par ofthe Outing the most strategic area ast 1s an open space, ana the wid can carry ont alte interior spaces. from there4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES GREEN FEATURES. Wood Louvres rl light penetration ammount fndincresce pricy Greenroof 2 Greenroof 1 ioreoses the green plot area inthe city Coals the loves bow High thermal mass Second Skin Facade with creppers, Natural Ventilation linfront} through the acts 25a barrier to reduce e Low E Double Glazing Windows forms better in reducing salar gan without Shy obstruct tude nara ighepenet ea ‘Asa wellness and atvties centr, thermal ad ight controls crucial, To perform tis, the green features are add not only to improve the energy efcency. vironment slongeide wth nature Because ofthe erenttion ofthe buling the high thermal mass elective heat shield and light contol. Not only that, because site 1 i ocated infront ofthe main roa, noise pl 2m act 2a saund dampener to absorb any nese From the outside making the inside space quiet while ei age ofthe sits prevaiing wind for more vention, Conceptual open area inthe pressenceof 6reeeze. Low E Double gazing windows can help combat the hot and humid environment The gr al from the sun and hence coling the faers below. These plants that ae intergrated in the bling can help with clan temperatureINMENTAL & TECH MATERIALS AND RES4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES BUILDABILITY & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY FULL HEIGHT WALL SECTION A:A SCALE 1:30PLANS AND ELEVATIONS SECOND FLOOR PLAN oF NISPLANS AND ELEVATIONS + BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN NTS ‘THIRD FLOOR PLAN NTSPARE eal TT i . ml ui oe Maa Ut Diy Pout) Nir