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Introduction to Construction Industry Final Project Report

Content !1.Project Introduction

1.1 Project Background

1.2 Project Objective

!2. Project Plan

2.1 Site analysis

A. Location Plan

B. Site Specifications

C. Circulation Patterns on Site

! 2.2 Concept and rationale of design

A. Main Concept

B. Design Proposal

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1. Project Introduction !!1.1 Project Background !!For this particular project, we were required to work in a group of two and find a specific land within Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus area to initiate a small construction project. The requirements was that the size of the land should not be more than 30m x 30m. !!!1.2 Project Objective !The objective of the construction project was to provide an architectural response to the idea of students and staff seeking rest and serenity amidst the busy university campus. The space is conceived as a resting space, whose relationship to place is transitory, and who seek privacy in the openness of spectacular landscapes. The conceptual premise was to transform this transient rapport with space into a place – or an architecture – that reflects their fluctuation between association and disassociation, presence and absence, public and private. !The following pages is a compilation of data report and design ideas that we would like to propose for a construction project that serves as a rest area for students and staff of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. !!

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2. PROJECT PLAN !2.1 Site Analysis !A. Location Plan The following is the location plan of our 10m*16m site (Site 1) which is located on a balcony terrace between Block C and Block D of Taylor’s Univesity Lakeside Campus and and the 7m*8m site (Site 2) which is located in front of Truffles Restaurant. Site 1 is adjacent to the Tourism Centre and the Legal Aid Centre and is accessible through a flight of stairs from Truffles Restaurant ,it is a 16 by 10 metres slab of concrete balcony, complete with railing. While Site 2 is a secluded timber deck surrounded by bamboo plantations, in front of Truffles Restaurant.

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Fig 1. Location Plan of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus

Location of Site 1: Adjacent to the

Tourism Centre and the Legal Aid Centre

and is accessible through a flight of stairs from Truffles

Restaurant ,it is a 16 by 10 metres slab of

concrete balcony, complete with

railing.

Location of Site 2: A secluded timber deck surrounded by bamboo

plantations, in front of Truffles


B. Site Specifications !SITE 1: ORIGINAL CONDITION OF THE SITE

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The right section of the site faces the Legal Aid Centre while the left section faces the Tourism Centre. There are glass panels of

the office windows on both sides where the staff can look through from inside the

office.

Side View

The back section of the site contains two doors as it is connected to Lecture Theater Hall 7 & 8. At the side of the back section

of the site also includes several air conditioner ventilation machines.

Back View

The front section of the site overlooks the commercial block as well as the lake. There are several trees plantations that

stood upon the site, making the site slightly more shady while giving the site its

secluded feeling as the trees obstruct the view from below.

Front View

Fig 2. Panoramic view of the site


SITE 2: ORIGINAL CONDITION OF THE SITE We have chosen this site because it has the potential to become a popular resting spot for students. The area is covered by trees which help to provide shade and also help to lower surrounding temperature. The site has existing furniture to let students rest.

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There are two stone slab pathway that connects the stairs of the amphitheatre to

the timber deck.

On the left side of the deck, there is a wooden deck walkway connecting Truffles Restaurant to the timber deck. Surrounding

the walkway was pots of bamboo plantations.

On the timber deck are a few chairs and tables for seatings. Considering the size of the timber deck, the amount of chairs or the

design of the seating can be increased to maximum the utilisation of space.

The back and right side of the timber deck is a small hill slope to the waterfront. There

are multiple plantations surrounding the deck, but at noon hour till early afternoon, the deck still gets too sunny for the public

to come and rest.

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C. Circulation Patterns on Site

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HUMAN: People can access the site by stairs and walk around the site and exit again by the stairs. !

WIND: The wind blows oppositely against the sun direction, which is from the West direction to East. !

SUN: The sun shone from the East to the West against the direction of the wind. With more sunlight directed at the middle section and more shady at the back,front and

corner section.

Human Circulation

Sun Circulation

Wind Circulation

The flight of stairs leading to our site. The extended balcony is almost hidden

from view by a covering of tall greenery.

STAIRS

Tourism Centre

LEGAL AID CENTRE

Lecture Hall 7 & 8

Site 1:


Site 2: !

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ENTRANCE WALKWAY

ENTRANCE WALKWAY

ENTRANCE WALKWAY

TIMBER DECK

PLANTATIONS AND SMALL SLOPE HILL

PLANTations and Truffles restaurant !

PLANTATIONS AND SMALL SLOPE HILL

PLantations and stairs leading to the amphitheatre

Human Circulation

Wind Circulation

Sun Circulation

HUMAN: People can access the site by the three entrance walkways and walk around the site and exit again by any

of the walkways. !WIND: The wind blows oppositely against the sun direction, which is from the West direction to East. !

SUN: The sun shone from the East to the West against the direction of the wind. The plantations surrounding the

timber deck cast shades over the deck but the front part of the deck still gets sunny at times.


2.3 Design Concept and Rationale A. Main Concept

After carrying out site analysis and observation, we came up with a concept that supported and complemented the characteristics of both our site. Both being highly enclosed by a fringe of trees, it is a protected haven of quiet seclusion. Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus could undoubtedly maximize potential and empty spaces such as this to the student’s and staff’s benefit, providing a small spot of simple pleasure to visitors.

Our idea progression originated from the idea of calm and serenity. Inspired further from the location of our site, which is wedged between two busy buildings, contributed to the idea of creating a small space of comfort. Easily accessible by the public but not a public display, the site was perfect for the concept we had in mind. An open yet secluded pocket park with seating and lounging spaces to unwind and relax was what we were aiming for.

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These are some references for our design concept. Each of these pocket parks features a lot of greeneries and plantations that gives the place a cool, shady, relaxing ambience. The

usage of plants and its shadows also provides the space the its secludedness but still remained the refreshing openness and airiness of a resting space.Another idea is that since there are quite a few bamboo plantations and wooden,stone ornamentation around Truffles

and Thyme, we would like to incorporate those elements into the site, so that there is a continuity between each places.


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B. Design Proposal (SITE 1) !Our proposal for Site 1 was to construct a small enclosed resting room surrounded by a dense layer of greeneries. To “rest in the forest” was the idea that we would like to express through this construction. The site measures only 10 by 16 meters.

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!!!A forest, was inserted into the architectural box, as a dense green space and within the dense green space is another glass

and wooden box designed for resting and

lounging purposes.

!!!The glass

and wooden box room within the dense greeneries

which is intended to be created as a resting

and lounging space.


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!!!The garden acts as both a divider of

space in the building and a connection device. !

Openings in the walls are controlled to direct views of the vegetation: the room can be opened to reveal the

garden; then, views of the forest are hidden again. !

This gives visitors the feeling of arriving in nature and moving away from the urban landscape and acts

as a retreat from their hectic lifestyles and tight work schedules.

Proposed Design Layout: Overall

DENSE GREENERIES

DENSE GREENERIES

DENSE GREENERIES

DENSE GREENERIES

Lounging Space

RESTING Space

ENTRANCE

16m!

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10m


Lounge Area Specifications:

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seating area

TV AREA+ Stools

seating SPorts Area: The lounging

area is intended to serve as a

space where students and

staff can come to

lounge and distress

through a variety of

activity. For example,

there are TV, snooker

table, music equipment

etc. that students and

staffs can choose from to distress.

7m

6m


!B. Design Proposal (SITE 2) !

Our proposal for site 2 is similar to site 1 to remained its continuity between the two places. We would like to construct a semi-enclosed glass and wooden room (As shown in the figure at side) upon the deck and add more furnitures within the deck area to maximize the utilisation of the space. The semi-wooden and glass room will prevent the deck from being too sunny so that the public can go there and rest often even during the hot noon but still not completely enclosed to makes

sure that the deck has the sufficient lighting and airiness as well as the perforation of trees. At night the room is lighted,so that the public can also utilise the room. !!Proposed Design Layout:

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Water cooler machine Tables and

BEnches Hammock

CUSHION SEATINGS AREA


Benefits of furniture fittings:

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The hammock can be tied to the trees beside the wooden platform. By doing so, tired students can get

rested and be ready for the next class. Also, an environment with trees and stones, it feels just like nature and students get to experience nature in the

campus.

By adding a wooden bench, it maximizes the use of space. More people can be fitted into the selected area

and it also provides more seats for people.

By doing so, more people can enjoy the nice scenery as well as having a place to hang out with friends.

Students can do reading there or just sit there and rest.

To put a water cooler at the resting area so that students can refill their water bottles and drink water

without having to walk so far to the nearest water cooler. By doing so, students will not be as lazy to get

drinking water and they will stay hydrated. This reduces the risk of getting sick.

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