ME
Kenyan, studied in Malaysia, currently living in Abu dabhi . My undergraduate studies in Architecture have equipped me with creativity, conceptual design skills, planning skills, skills necessary for effective construction in the continuously changing environment . I am now seeking to expand my knowledge and skills, I am a motivated multi cultured individual who is ready to open up to opportunities in the Architectural design world . I hope that together we can make a difference socially, economically and environmentally.
ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 6 (ADP)
INTRODUCTION
This
architecture design project is a documentation of design progress for a specific
building that contains architectural solutions for social issues , site issues
and environmental issues around the chosen site and its context.
We
will first discuss and focus on the site conditions and analysis of the
information obtained during site visit , we will go on to discuss the study of
the user and target groups and their requirements and needs.
Analysis
and studies of earlier developments and precedent studies are also included to
ensure that the building program and form are headed in the direction. The
social impact of the chosen program is
studied to ensure the success of the building.
Sustainability
of the design has also been studied and included into the project to reduce
costs and to ensure sustainability standards are met.
AIMS
AND OBJECTIVES
To
develop a design based on the given site to suggest improvements and proper
architectural solutions for the site issues.
The
BABA NYONYA CULINARY CENTER aims to be an acupuncture of Melaka town, to be the
center point that bridges various people of different lifestyle is to help and
educate each other as well as to revive the baba nyonya food culture in Melaka as a heritage.
The
culinary center is strictly centered to provide facilities, experience and
education while it still allows for informal performances around the center to
lure people into the vicinity.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
To
develop a design strategy (to the level of sketch design phase) for your
proposed project, and produce a formal architectural design strategy that
response to the proposed brief.
PROGRAMMATIC
RESPONSE
As
and attempt to acknowledge the site’s suitability, demographic and potential as
well as social strengths and opportunities that can be harnessed on, the
facility is separated into three blocks, where the first mainly focuses on the
social academic program, the
second focuses on the learning and innovation program, and the third an
interactive residential block.
INTRODUCTION
TO SITE.
The
project Is located, in the malaysian state on the malay
peninsula’s southwest coast capital which is the MELAKA city, most precisely at
the JALAN BANDAHARA, which is located at the entrance of the city. Melaka city
has a colonial past seen in it’s preserved town center. It Is known as the
historical state, holding a unique culture, you can call it multi cultured. As
it was colonized by more then one countries. The whole character of the city
changes when you step onto the street during the day, there is not much
activity, however when the sun goes down, the street will be hustling and
bustling with activities especially social activities.
At
this moment the site is a car park space, at the end corner of the street. It
is surrounded by building designed at the art decor and modern format. A number
of tall building have been constructed around it, mainly hotels. It is also in
a close proximity of a number of famous landmarks.
The
people active on the street are mostly senior locals, tourists from the next
door hotels, and a small community of youth. A potential opportunity to induce
the program of a culinary center Is highly present as the surrounding perimeter
comprises of a number of street stalls, café and restaurants however lacking
with culture.
Thus
the opportunity carries along the induction of a new kind of social culinary
center, which benefits the surrounding. It will drive the community towards
oneness and allow for social interaction between residents and visitors, of
different age groups.
SITE
ISSUES:
Jalan bandahara in
Melaka is a gate way to Melaka city, meaning it is located at the entrance of
Melaka, it can act as a highlight for most tourists before reaching the
heritage site, however Jalan Bandahara has
a lack of activities, and the locals are senior citizens, with no attraction
around the site.
DESIGN
SUITABILTY
The
design has taken great consideration towards the climate and pedestrian flow
from and within the site. Every space of the building has been divided and
arranged according to climate, function, privacy levels and hierarchy. The
spaces reflect the concept and program in an organized way.
The
site Is located at the end of the street, thus making it very versatile, in the
sense that it reflects the head of the street. The wideness of the site, allows
various play of façade and
for a more rhythmic approach.
To
help divide the site well, there is an introduction of landscaping as a
feature, and a street walk as part of public interaction space. The circulation
stretches as the outer board of the entire building as this allows pedestrians
to be drawn in from each angle. The main building stands as a strong geometric
core that wraps around the site with a courtyard in the middle, that is used as
a social space where activity and program related activities take place.
The
use of such a geometric design Is to allow for people to be exposed to the
street scape while being within the building. There is a long concourse across
the building that creates interaction between the inside and outside of the
building.
Other
site improvements include parking spaces which are designed for ease of
circulation to avoid traffic congestion. The views of the building have also
been considered and the building integrates all opportunities.
KEY
FEATURE
The
main feature of this building would be its transparency and light and shadow
interplay. The structure is almost natural with with the timber slits, and
weightless and seems effortless.
The
architecture tends to connect visually with the people and the streetscape
below. In comparison to all the surrounding buildings, the culinary center is a
unique design and form, compared to the surrounding buildings, therefor it
immediately catches one’s eye.
PROGRAM
RELATIONSHIP
By
relation to the program, the architecture is composed of 3 components,
accommodation which takes one block, institutional which take the middle block,
and commercial which take the left block.
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