ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REPORT

TUTOR: MR SHEN FEI LAM

CONTENT

1.1 ABSTRACT

In a densely populated urban context, people don’t have much open spaces & natural environment for

their relaxation and recreational activities. Most of the citizens’ busy and modern lifestyle makes them

stay indoors in man made environments for most of their time & are likely to be disconnected from the

beauty and vastness of the natural environment that mother nature provides. Hence, this design project

aims to break the norm of traditional cultures of urban dwellers, using architecture as a tool for enriching

and shaping the surroundings and it’s communities to provide a conducive environment for all to

appreciate. I believe that architecture is not only about how it looks like and feels like, but it is also how it

works to fulfil the needs of the people.

1.2 INTRODUCTION

Nestled by the surrounding of Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. The Multimedia

Interactive Center emphasizes on the theme of humanity and sustainability,

combined with the technology that promotes creativity and interactivity with the

people living around the surrounding of the park. The building is designed to

reach out to the park while creating flexible and permeable spaces within. This

is achieved through the openable and expandable theatre, outdoor

amphitheatre and seating as well as expandable studios.

1.3 PROJECT AIMS & OBJECTIVE

Multimedia and technology surrounds us in our daily lives, without it there would

be no development, modernization and advancement and we would end up

living in the past. The Multimedia Interactive Center aims to use what we

already have best to further develop, inspire and create more local talents,

artists, filmmakers and creative minds. With the strategic location located just

beside Istana Budaya and the National Art Gallery, this building further extends

the surrounding buildings into the park, opening a space of potential to the

public.

• Located North of City Center

• Titiwangsa Lake Gardens as a District Park

- Provides for sports and recreational activities

• Close proximity to city attractions

• A ‘Kawasan Warisan’ which is also home to Istana Budaya

& National Art Gallery

2.1 MACRO SITE INTRODUCTION

2.2 SITE HISTORY

• Mid 70s: Abandoned giant tin-mining pit before

transformed into a recreational park

• 1980: Former Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn,

officially declared Taman Tasik Titiwangsa as the new

name to Taman Jalan Kuantan

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Before 1980

After 1980

Present

2.3 URBAN STUDIES

Land Use Circulation

• Based on observations and research, the 3

main land uses of Titiwangsa Lake Gardens

consists of Residential, Educational and

Commercial.

• The zoning of districts suggests the function

and nature of the building, reflecting the

significance and value of cultural and

historical background on site.

• Site 4 is located along a one-way street which is

also one of the primary circulation

2.4 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS

• Consistent congestions along the hard edges which is the major access point into and out of the city

• Public transportation such as LRT, Monorail and Bus helps to combat congestions and can be an

alternative for people coming to Titiwangsa.

• The diagrams above shoes the overview of transportations, walking directions and 3 main access to the

park

Overview Traffic Condition & Main Access

3.1 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS

Views

• Total LOT size: 4174 sqmWeakness

• Only one entry point

• Traffic Congestion

• Quiet after working hours

Opportunity

• Attract existing circulation

• Performance spaces

Threat

• Hot and humid during noon

• Heavy traffic leads to danger of

pedestrian

Strengths

• Potential to insert different types of activities

• North-South Orientation

• Vast views of Titiwangsa Park

park

road walkway

trees

S.W.O.T Analysis

Titiwangsa is a park that has a strategic location, vastness of views lake and

greenery. However, it is an urban park that lacks focal point and identity, with poor

master planning and scattered sports & recreational facilities, surrounded by

monotonously designed programmes. With the integration of technology into the

site. Therefore, this Multimedia Interactive Center aims to break that monotonous

activities of the site with a space for everyone to come and create, spectate and

motivate themselves to be creative.

3.2 PROGRAMME & PROJECT BRIEF

Design Intention

The aim of the design is to build a Multimedia Interactive

Center to integrate the vastness of the park into the

building in contrast to the congested city centre. The

project also aims to develop appreciation and knowledge of

multimedia and communication. The main program of the

building consists of a space of relief consisting of Live

studios, a flexible theatre, café and multipurpose halls

which can be used for galleries and events. The project

aims to attract existing park goers and the immediate

communities such as families, couples, joggers, students,

workers and residents.

Spatial Planning

Entrance

Ground

Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

3.3 PRECEDENT STUDIES

The aim of this precedent study is to study

the overlapping of open and closed

spaces of public and private areas,

creating a sense of openness throughout

the whole building while connecting spaces

and creating public interactions

3.4 SITE RESPONSE

Site study is conducted in response

to designing my building to suit the

orientations, views and circulations

on site.

3.5 DESIGN IDEA & DEVELOPMENT

Foreground- Middleground- Background

This plate introduces the site such as the

communities and activities through a film

that focuses on the foreground,

middle ground and the background- which is

the city to show who, what and why people

use the spaces

Conclusion:

3 different levels of viewing for different

shooting/performance setting

Stacking Analysis

From the Foreground-Background

analysis, I’ve came up with the 3

different viewing angles of the park

and the building. The aim of this

design is to make the building the

stage and the park the audience

and vice versa.

Conclusion:

Creates stacked stairs effect of

the building to cater to the 3

different criteria.

3.5 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

3.6 SPATIAL PROGRAMMING AND SECTION

Theatre opens up to the park and to the ground floor as well as

first floor to allow for flexible seating and events

Wide outdoor space oriented to middle ground views of the park

for outdoor shooting/ night performances

Convertible rehearsal studio when theatre is not in useConvertible game room with view

towards theatre below and rehearsal

studio

Fully openable spaces for good public space

3.7 FINAL DESIGN

SITE PLAN (NTS)

3.8 SITE PLANS & FLOOR PLANS

3.9 ELEVATIONS

3.9.1 AXON

4.1 Sustainable Feature & Elements

Reflective White RoofReflective white roof is one of the best roofing

solutions in an era that is focused on sustainability.

It could effectively reduce solar heat gain by

reflecting the sunlight thus reducing dependency of

cooling system and increase energy efficiency.

IBS SystemThis building is fully designed using IBS

construction which results in elimination of

conventional timber props and an obvious decrease

of supporting materials, through the use of

complete assembly elements or prop system for the

onsite casting process. This also speeds up

construction

Low E Double Glazing WindowsReduces heat gain without obstruction

of light penetration

Openable sliding partitions with

Acoustic Glass and Cladding Façade

To allow maximum sunlight and

ventilation when needed

4.2 STRUCTURAL DETAILS