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A floating on water city

Miltrada IV

Name:

Wong Qin Kai

Student ID:

0320024

Course:

Foundation in Natural and Built Environment

Intake:

August 2014

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Content Introduction 3

A City 4-5

Investigation & Data Collection : The Ancient City 5-7

Investigation & Data Collection : The Present City 8-12

Investigation & Data Collection : The Future City 13-16

A Floating on water city 17

The “X” City 17-19

The new “X” City 19-24

The Zoning Of the city 24-27

Perspective view of the city 28

The Progress and The Process 29

Section And Elevation of the city 30

Conclusion 31

References List 32

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Introduction

Our Element in Natural and Built Environment (ENBE) final project is all

about “The future city Representation”. This project is divided into two

parts which contain 20% individual work and 20% group work. We are

required to investigate and examine the ancient cities, present cities and

future cities. It will help us to understand the components and elements of

a city. In the future city, we should have to focus on the facilities,

infrastructures, the needs of the people and how it will sustain by itself in

the future.

Cities are the highest form of social organization which the intricacy of

the transportation, business centre, sport events, food distribution,

educational system, housing area, road system, land usage and others need

to be considered.

For our task, we are required to imagine ourselves as a mayor of the “X”

city. As a mayor of the new city, we need to plan a new layout for the new

city. In the plan , we need to include some important items such as the

geometric shape , pattern , form , zoning of the city , population , social

issues , transportation , networking , climate change consideration and so

on.

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Definition of the city

A city is an everlasting and large community for human to live in while a

town is a small community. Moreover, a suburb is a community located

outside a city and a neighbourhood is a small community consists of the

people and buildings near home. City is actually the highest form of social

organization, it includes road system, building laws, housing, educational

system, land usage, business centre, market, transportation and sanitation.

What make a city?

Must have basic public transportation such as buses and cars.

Must have enough basic infrastructure such as traffic lights, highways,

bus stops, parking lots, bike paths and more.

The population of the city must be up to standard.

Water, food and electricity must be supplied to the people.

It was composed by many unique buildings.

What make a great city ?

Safe and efficient public transport.

Provide a quality public space for walker to gather.

Provide bike paths for the cyclists.

Build some well- known green buildings.

Provide a good quality leadership.

Using and buying renewable energy as power sources.

Provide some solar transportation to decrease pol

Provide a perfect security measures to the people.

Provide a smart energy policy.

Provide a multipurpose and full exploitation development.

Collect all the products which can be recycled.

Investigation & Data collection

Using and buying renewable energy as power sources.

Provide some solar transportation to decrease pollution.

Provide a perfect security measures to the people.

Provide a smart energy policy.

Provide a multipurpose and full exploitation development.

Collect all the products which can be recycled.


Ancient Cities

Rome City

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Introduction of Rome

Rome is a city and special commune in Italy. Rome is actually the capital of

Italy and the province of Rome which founded in April 21,753 BC. Population of

Rome is around 2.573 million. It has the country’s largest population and is one

of the most populous city in the European Union. The urban area of Rome

exceeds the administrative city limits with a population of around 3.8 million.

There is about 3.2 to 4.2 millions people live in the Rome metropolitan area

which is located in the Italian Peninsula. Vatican City is an independent country

in Rome and it is also the only existing example of a country within a city. In

2011, Rome has a status as ‘global city’. It ranked as 18thin the most visited city

in the world and ranked as 3rd in the most visited city in European Union, Rome

also the most famous tourist attraction in Italy.

Brief History of Rome

In the early days, Rome was a city that had seem as a underdeveloped country.

After several years of effort, the city of Rome now became a world power.

From ancient to modern times, the hearts of Italian have always belonged to

the city of Rome. Rome are traced by legend to Romulus and Remus, twin sons

of mars and the god of war which located in the region of Lazio. According to

the Roman mythology, the brothers were not determined for the new city

location. After that each brothers stood on the Rome’s hills and six vultures

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circled over the Romulus. On April 21,753 BC, they had founded the world icon

of the city.

What ancient city are you concentrating on?

The ancient city that I am concentrating on is the city of Rome. It is because

there are a lot a public spaces and efficient and modernization infrastructures.

What makes this a significant city and what are the details?

The city of Rome is a significant city because it is well-known throughout the

world and also the interior design of it is very fascinating and meaningful.

What is the conclusion about the city?

Rome is a marvellous place for visitors to visit as it always promotes its tourist

spots. On the other hand, Rome is also well-known for the layout of the city.

What are the information or element that can be used to your future

city?

The elements that I am going to use in this city are to provide some efficient

and modernization infrastructures such as extensive system of railways,

expressways, national roads and more in my city to make it more pageantry.


Introduction of Paris

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. The area of Paris is

105.4km²and the population at metropolitan area is around 12 million. It is

also the largest population centres in Europe.

largest city in the western world and also a

University of Paris is one of the most influential center of learning in Europe.

Furthermore, Paris is the home

museum in the world which possesses

some ancient artists.


Present Cities

Paris, France

Introduction of Paris


km²and the population at metropolitan area is around 12 million. It is

also the largest population centres in Europe. In the 12th century, Paris was the

he western world and also a flourish trading center. The

is one of the most influential center of learning in Europe.

Furthermore, Paris is the home of the Louvre and it has the most visited art

museum in the world which possesses remarkable collections of European and


km²and the population at metropolitan area is around 12 million. It is

century, Paris was the

. The

is one of the most influential center of learning in Europe.

he most visited art

collections of European and

Brief history of Paris

Paris is the capital city of France. Paris is a city of romance and full of culture

and art. There are many beautiful architecture and

world’s most respected artists, that

romantic city in the world .Between the 1500s and 1800s, Paris is the largest

city in the world. Paris covers an area across the River Seine. Historians found

signs of reconciliation around the Paris area and the region can be traced back

to 4200BC.In 52 BC, Romans had conq

expansion of the city. Romans

form of bath house which had built in Paris.

Brief history of Paris


and art. There are many beautiful architecture and museum which built by

s most respected artists, that’s why Paris can become a beautiful and

he world .Between the 1500s and 1800s, Paris is the largest



52 BC, Romans had conquered Paris and in charge of the

expansion of the city. Romans always remember the palace, theatre

form of bath house which had built in Paris.

Paris attractions

Eiffel Tower


which built by

s why Paris can become a beautiful and

he world .Between the 1500s and 1800s, Paris is the largest



uered Paris and in charge of the

theatre and the

Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in the world.

in Paris and the well-known landmark in Europe.

tower which located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.

for people to relax, gather, take some photos,

The Louvre is a royal palace in Paris. It

with a slight interest in art. The Louvre museum is one of the largest and most

famous museum in the world.

kind of famous and well-known arts in the

artists such as Venus of Milo, the Nike of Samothrake, Leonardo da Vinci

Mona Lisa and more. The Louvre had collected over 1 million of works of art.

Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in the world. It’s also the famous symbol

known landmark in Europe. Eiffel Tower is a iron lattice

tower which located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It provide a lot of spaces

take some photos, picnic and more.

Louvre

The Louvre is a royal palace in Paris. It is the world famous museum which

The Louvre museum is one of the largest and most

museum in the world. It located at the heart of Paris. There are many

known arts in the museum which designed by the

artists such as Venus of Milo, the Nike of Samothrake, Leonardo da Vinci

The Louvre had collected over 1 million of works of art.

famous symbol

Tower is a iron lattice

It provide a lot of spaces

the world famous museum which

The Louvre museum is one of the largest and most

There are many

which designed by the

artists such as Venus of Milo, the Nike of Samothrake, Leonardo da Vinci’s

The Louvre had collected over 1 million of works of art.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Jardin du Luxembourg is

park is near the Latin Quarter. The areas of

crowded when the sun comes out. This park

for student to do their project and for visito

octagonal pond in the middle of the park

paths, lawns, geometrical pattern, some beautiful flowers, tennis court and

also famous with chess player.

What present city are

The present city that I am concentrating on is the city of Paris

Paris has been transformed into the modern and mythic city.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Jardin du Luxembourg is the most famous park in Paris. The location of the

park is near the Latin Quarter. The areas of it is around 22.45 hectare. It looked

crowded when the sun comes out. This park is mainly made for people to jog,

their project and for visitors to visit. There is also a large

octagonal pond in the middle of the park. Inside the park, there are lots

geometrical pattern, some beautiful flowers, tennis court and

also famous with chess player.

are you concentrating on?

m concentrating on is the city of Paris. It is because

transformed into the modern and mythic city.

the most famous park in Paris. The location of the

it is around 22.45 hectare. It looked

for people to jog,

a large

there are lots of

geometrical pattern, some beautiful flowers, tennis court and

s because

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City of Paris is a significant city as it is know for its history, culture, food, wine

and romance. On the other hand, more than half of the restaurants are very

interesting. The most important thing is that there are many well-known

attractions in Paris.


Paris is one of the famous tourist attractions in the world which has a status

called “A city of romance”. There are a lot of unique architecture in Paris which

built by the famous artists.

What are the information or element than can used for your future city?

The element that I am going to use in this city is walkability as it has a lot of

public spaces in the city and also the well-developed transport. One of the

aims of my future city is to provide a romantic and artistic atmosphere to

attract residents.


Introduction of Tianjin Eco

Tianjin Eco-City is a heavy project

Park which located at 40km from Tianjin City Centre and 150km from Beijing

City Centre. The land area of Tianjin Eco

government had planned for a population of 350


Future Cities

Tianjin City

Introduction of Tianjin Eco-City

City is a heavy project and also 2nd project after Suzhou industrial

which located at 40km from Tianjin City Centre and 150km from Beijing

City Centre. The land area of Tianjin Eco-City is almost 30 km² and the

planned for a population of 350,000 in Tianjin Eco-City

project after Suzhou industrial

which located at 40km from Tianjin City Centre and 150km from Beijing

the

City.

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Vision of Tianjin Eco-City

The vision of Tianjin Eco-City is to be a flourishing city. This vision is included

two important matters, there are "Three Harmonies" and "Three Abilities".

Three harmonies refers to:

People live in harmony with other people around, such as family and

friends.

People live in harmony with various kind of economic activities.

People live in harmony with environment.

Three Abilities refers to:

Useable

Reproducible

Weighable

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Master plan of Tianjin Eco-city

In planning principle, it can be divided into three parts which is the

transportation planning, land-use planning and green and blue network

planning.

Transportation planning– Green transport is the main point of Tianjin

Eco-City. The purpose is to increase the amount of people by using

public transport and non-motorised such as bicycles, walking and other.

Green and blue network – Tianjin Eco-City planned with green and blue

network. The aim of it is to provide integrity living and quality workplace

for people.

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Land-use planning – Tianjin Eco-City also planned to be close-knit of

land uses .The government also provided a local and centralized facilities

for people to satisfy their needs.

What future city are you concentrating on?

The city that I am concentrating on is the city of Tianjin Eco-city.


Tianjin Eco city is a significant city because it is going to provide advanced

techniques, harmonious, environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient

to the residents.


Tianjin Eco-City is a good example for our next generation to build their

future city as it provides a harmonious space for people to live in.

What are the information or element that can be used to your future

city?

The information that I can use in my future city is providing a beautiful,

comfortable, full of infrastructures and wonderful place for human to live.

Also, the use of solar energy is definitely a good way to lead us into a

more sustainable environment. It can absolutely provide a very

harmonious space in my future city.

A floating on Water City

What is a floating city ?

A floating city is the city which floating on the water.

The benefits of a floating

Isolate the epidemic situation.

It can resist the earthquake.

Solve the problems of shortage of space.

It can protect our ecosystem.

It can resist the disaster.

Stay away from the urban pollution.

What is my future city name?

The name of my future city is

A floating on Water City

What is a floating city ?

A floating city is the city which floating on the water.

floating city :

Isolate the epidemic situation.

It can resist the earthquake.

problems of shortage of space.

It can protect our ecosystem.

It can resist the disaster.

Stay away from the urban pollution.

The “X” City

What is my future city name?

The name of my future city is Miltrada IV.

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How did you come up with the solution to create this new city?

By researching on my case study about the ancient city, present city

and future city and learn about how to create a city.

Why is it floating on the water?

The population of the city was increased substantially.

The city is too crowded and the land cannot withstand to the weight.

Global warming became more and more serious as it will harm to

resident’s health.

How much is the standard population in my future city? living

conditions ? Communication form ?

The population in my future city is about 300,000 person.

The people who live in my future city must be a qualified Malaysian

and the other countries did not allowed to move in.

In my future city, the main language is English but I also allowed the

people using Chinese and Mandarin to communicate with other

people.

What infrastructure is needed in my future city?

Must have a perfect transportation system.

Must have a dock as there many goods to ship in the port.

Must have safety precaution to ensure the safety of the resident.

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Must provide a solar energy to save the environment.

Must have police station, fire station, navy and soldier to protect my

future city.

Must have a cold storage to store up the fish from fisherman.

Must have a perfect water system to avoid the flood.

The new “X” City

Miltrada IV

Geometric Shape

The geometric shape of my floating city is a circle shape .There was a

lot of different shapes combined together and formed a big circle .The

reason that chosen this geometric shape is I thought circle is bigger than

other shapes. It can contain many buildings and looked loose and

comfortable.

The main focus of the city

The main focus in the city can divide into three important areas. There

are recreational areas, commercial areas and residential areas.

Commercial areas are the most important area in the city as it provide

many employment opportunities to some unemployed man to reduce

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their heavy burdens .Recreational and residential areas also very

important because human can’t live without this two areas .When they

felt stress they can got to the recreational areas to release their stress.

Transportation

In order to solve the problem of air pollution, I had decided to provide

electrical and solar energy transportation in my floating city as it’s very

environmental and also not exhaust the nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide and

carbon dioxide. However, they also can ensure the health of the people. I also

provide some railways in the city so that they can save the time and reach the

destination as fast as possible.

Infrastructure

In my floating city, I would

citizens as it can reduce the problem of

provide some walkways and telescope

can view the beauty of the city and also can feel the nation

In my floating city ,I provide solar panel to

and also environmental protection so that citizens can use the energy from the

sunlight .However ,we also can use the energy from the water because the

cost of it is lower than other

tructure, utilities and amenities.

would like to provide this kind of sky bridge for my

citizens as it can reduce the problem of traffic jam .In the other hand,

and telescopes on the side of the bridge so that they

view the beauty of the city and also can feel the nation’s aspirations.

provide solar panel to my citizens as it can save energy


.However ,we also can use the energy from the water because the

thers and high efficiency.

bridge for my

.In the other hand, I also

bridge so that they

s aspirations.

my citizens as it can save energy


.However ,we also can use the energy from the water because the

1. Solar panels convert the sun

2. A control device changes this

3. The electricity passes through a breaker box to outlets in the building.

4. The items in the house

into the outlets for power.

In order to the hot weather,

floating city. Wind energy had

reduces fossil fuels consumption, less air and water pollution, create many jobs

and initial cost .On the other hand, wind power is a cost

and also expected to the main way.

How solar panel works?

Solar panels convert the sun’s energy into electricity.

A control device changes this, enabling it to power electricity items.

The electricity passes through a breaker box to outlets in the building.

The items in the house such as refrigerator, fan and more can plug

into the outlets for power.

Wind energy

In order to the hot weather, I had decided to provide wind energy in my

Wind energy had a lot of advantages such as renewable e


and initial cost .On the other hand, wind power is a cost-effective technology

and also expected to the main way.

enabling it to power electricity items.

The electricity passes through a breaker box to outlets in the building.

fan and more can plug

had decided to provide wind energy in my

of advantages such as renewable energy,


effective technology

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How wind turbine works?

1. Wind turns the turbine blades.

2. Spinning the shaft.

3. Generating the electricity.

4. An inverter converts electricity from DC to AC.

5. Electricity connected to the battery bank, electricity grid and the main

power.

The buildings in my future city:

Government buildings

Business areas

Commercial areas

Recreational areas

Education areas

Hospitals

Religious and Cultures areas

Services areas

Residential areas

Tourism areas

Shipping areas

Green areas

Community area

Security areas

Public spaces

Factory areas

Forest areas

T

In Above Ground Level,

facilities in a good urban.

system. If didn’t have a intergrity transportation system in the

connect smoothly. On the other hand

also very important to the city

Community areas

Security areas

Public spaces

Factory areas

The Zoning of the City

Above Ground Level

In Above Ground Level, transportation system is one of the most important

in a good urban. However, the urban can’t live without a transportation

. If didn’t have a intergrity transportation system in the city,

n the other hand, the Network and Community Areas are

the city so we need to place it on the above ground level

transportation system is one of the most important

thout a transportation

city, it also can’t

the Network and Community Areas are

so we need to place it on the above ground level

so that we can get the stronger connection.

space which was placed in front of the residential areas.

public spaces to gather, attend the concert and also can view the beautiful

scenery.

The main key features of the city is the government building

more than 30% in this level which was located at the outside of the city.

also can provide some intergrity services to the people.

building in the city. In this future city,

placed at the middle of religious and culture areas. According to the concept of

work, play, live and learn, we can see the residential area

around the commercial areas, education areas and recreational areas. Besides

so that we can get the stronger connection. Besides that, It has a big public

e which was placed in front of the residential areas. The citizens can use the

, attend the concert and also can view the beautiful

Main Ground Floor

The main key features of the city is the government building. There

more than 30% in this level which was located at the outside of the city.

also can provide some intergrity services to the people. It’s also the tallest

In this future city, we also provide tourism areas which

gious and culture areas. According to the concept of

work, play, live and learn, we can see the residential areas are always placed


It has a big public

The citizens can use the

, attend the concert and also can view the beautiful

There are

more than 30% in this level which was located at the outside of the city. They

s also the tallest

we also provide tourism areas which

gious and culture areas. According to the concept of

always placed


that, business areas are also ver

incomes to the country which was a walking distance from residential area

There are also a lot of religious and culture areas which placed at the outside

of the city as it can show how beautiful of the city and al

people to move in.

The shipping areas are placed at the outside of the city which was beside

the factory areas. To provide a shipping area,

needs and also can earn other extra incomes.

placed around the community areas such as police station,

hospital to ensure that can rescue

to the children, education areas

to learn and increase their extra knowledge. More than

that, business areas are also very important as it can bring more economy

incomes to the country which was a walking distance from residential area


of the city as it can show how beautiful of the city and also can attract some

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placed at the outside of the city which was beside

To provide a shipping area, it can maintain the people

needs and also can earn other extra incomes. However, the service areas

placed around the community areas such as police station, fire station and

hospital to ensure that can rescue immediately when they needed. In order

education areas are also very important to them, they need

and increase their extra knowledge. More than 10% empty land

y important as it can bring more economy

incomes to the country which was a walking distance from residential areas.


so can attract some

placed at the outside of the city which was beside

it can maintain the people

the service areas are

fire station and

In order

em, they need

10% empty lands are

belonging to the forest area

climate and provide oxygen to the people.

The water supply area an

lowest ground of the city. They can provide water and electricity to the

public. In this level, also provide

the commercial area. When the peo

here as it’s a nice place for people to gather and release their stress. The

tube highway is placed at the middle

area. Forest also very important as it can regulate

climate and provide oxygen to the people.

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The water supply area and electrical industrial area are placed at the


provide a big green space which located beside

the commercial area. When the people felt stress, they can come over

s a nice place for people to gather and release their stress. The

tube highway is placed at the middle of the city.

. Forest also very important as it can regulate the

placed at the


ig green space which located beside

me over

s a nice place for people to gather and release their stress. The

Perspective view of the cityPerspective view of the city

The Progress & ProcessThe Progress & Process

Section

The effect of the lighting

Section & Elevation

The effect of the lighting

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Conclusion After few weeks of researching about the urban planning and design, I

realize that it’s very hard to be a urban planner as it was a lot of things need to

consider and also a very challenging project to go.

In this final project, I’ve learned how to create a good city and acknowledge

what the citizens need. On the other hand, while planning a city, we have to

take care about the green technology and green space into the layout of the

city so that we can ensure that the people can live under a good environment.

Lastly, we should have to keep our city clean and keep away the activities

that harm to our cities so that we can provide a good environment to everyone.

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city-tech-garden-smart-redefineasp

http://www.planetizen.com/node/46776

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.

htm

http://www.visitacity.com/en/paris/attraction-by-type/top-

attractions?gclid=CjwKEAjwrNeiBRD3goG_1s-

0_XMSJADuGQQciOzdR2uOVklD2SoUky3QnnLsyOJrjSQ8VEJedyIyfR

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