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Project 1: Case Study Paper
Asian Architecture
Through an extensive research, I am able analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the assigned building, within the framework of sustainable design. I am also able to identify significant elements of sustainable design through investigation and produce a critical interpretation of sustainable design of the assigned building in the form of writing and oral presentation.
Project 2: Documentation Study
Sfreet Map highlighting the architectural styles of Jalan Tun H. S. Lee.
Through this project, I am able to gain a better understanding on Asian streets, city planning and urbanisation and to describe the historical development of the main strands of Asian Architecture. I have also successfully identified a broad range of issues related to the historical and chronological transitions of Asian architectural history. This second project has provided a one-of-a-kind learning experience and it is truly enriching to be able to explore and analyse the streets and city of Malaysia.
Case Study: Sekeping Serendah
Topic and Issue Proposal
Case Study Paper Abstract
Case Study Paper Presentation Slides
Final Case Study Paper
Left: Glass Shed of Sekeping Serendah. Photo retrieved from http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/
Right: Mud Shed of Sekeping Serendah. Photo retrieved from http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/
Sekeping Serendah is a forest retreat nestled within the dense forest of Serendah, Kuala Lumpur. The private retreat itself features a series of very open and transparent sheds that are constructed of different building materials. This contribute to the different themes of the sheds provided, namely the Mud Sheds, Timber Sheds, Glass Sheds and Warehouses. These sheds are designed to fit the concept of "Oneness with Nature", which are intentionally kept basic and free from lavishness. This case study paper features in-depth literature review that focuses on the passive design strategies adopted on the Mud, Glass and Timber Sheds to resolve heat gain issue within the sheds. Sustainability is discussed and the several passive design strategies adopted to suit the local climate are highlighted in the case study paper. The use and combination of different materials on the sheds are also investigated which eventually lead to achieving thermal comfort.
Selected Street: Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur
The objective of this project involves the study of streets in an Asian city to understand the historical and social aspects of a city by examining the development of tradition, modernization and globalization of streets. We are required to visit streets in an Asian city to identify the architectural elements as visuals / symbols that construct the semiotic interpretation of the street, or its iconography. These semiotic interpretations may be based on culture, architecture and traditions which may have changed in the past decades due to modernisation and globalisation. The observations are captured in photography series and a written summary of our interpretation.
In a group of 5, we have selected Tun H. S. Lee Street in Kuala Lumpur to carry out the documentation study. The street is named after Colonel Tun Sir Henry Lee Hau Shik, who played an important role in achieving Malaya's independence from the British Colonel System and and important figure in the Malaysian politics. This street is adjacent to the Petaling Street and is a street rich with Chinese and Indian cultural attributes. Several architectural style of shophouses could be observed from the street and the most notable ones include: Art Deco, Neo-classical, Art Nouveau, Post-Modernism and Straits Chinese Eclectic. The street is also dubbed as the florist business district as multiple florists shops could be seen lining up on rows of street. The landmark of this street include Hindu Temple, Sri Maha Mariamman, Guan Di Taoist Temple, Sin Sze Si Ya Taoist Temple, Lee Rubber Building and Lee Lam Thye Wet Market.
A compilation of the photos captured is produced and published as photobook format along with a street map featuring our interpretation of the architectural styles of the street.