studio 2a : site analysis

P r o j e c t 2 a : i n t r o d u c t i o n t o S I T E A N A L Y S I S

E A G L E R A N C H R E S O R T , P O R T D I C K S O N .

P H Y S I C A L A T T R I B U T E S

B I O L O G I C A L A T T R I B U T E S

C U L T U R A L A T T R I B U T E S

P H Y S I C A L A T T R I B U T E S

S I T E L O C A T I O N

S I T E P L A N

S I T E B O U N D A R Y

C O N T O U R

S I T E S E C T I O N

E X I S T I N G S T R U C T U R E

A R E A S F O R A C T I V I T Y

S I G N I F I C A N T F E A T U R E S

S i g n i f i c a n t A r c h i t e c t u r a l P a t t e r n

S t r u c t u r a l f u n c t i o n

Mater ials : Mostly t imber , concrete , br icks , steel and rope .

T i m b e r H U R D L E S

M E T A L M O N K E Y B A R S

B R I C K S T E R R A C E & T U N N E L S

B R I C K S W A L L S & L A D D E R S

M E T A L F L A G P O S T

M E T A L F L Y I N G F O X

ROPES NET CL IMB & LOW CRAWL

T Y R E S

TYRES BALANCING BEAMS & STUTTER STEPS

S T R U C T U R E T O I L E T & S H E L T E R

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s L E S S O B S T R U C T I O N SOLID FOUNDATION TO B U I L D S H E L T E R MATERIALS COMPLIMENT NATURAL SURROUNDING

W e a k n e s s e s OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF S E A POOR MA I N TANENCE NOT UNIFORM STRUCTURES

O p p o r t u n i t i e s EAS I LY D ISMANTLED ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION RECYCABLE MATERIALS

T h r e a t s NOISE FROM THE PUBLIC WATER PITS CAUSES THE BREEDING OF MOSQUITOS

C L I M A T I C S T U D I E S

Site Temperature : W a r m

Wind Direction : South to North

Wind Strength : W e a k

R a i n : B e f o r e 7 a . m .

9 A.M.

B R I G H T N E S S O F S U N & S H A D O W

W I N D D I R E C T I O N


Site Temperature : V E R Y H O T

Wind Direction : SOUTH TO NORTH

Wind Strength : S T R O N G

R a i n : N O R A I N .

12 P.M.


Site Temperature : H O T

Wind Direction : SOUTH TO NORTH

Wind Strength : M O D E R A T E

R a i n : N O R A I N

3 P.M.


Site Temperature : CLOUDY/NOT HOT

Wind Direction : NORTH TO SOUTH

Wind Strength : W E A K

R a i n : USUALLY AFTER 5 P.M.

6 P.M.

R E F E R E N C E R E S E A R C H

Detailed Long Term Weather Forecast

R E F E R E N C E R E S E A R C H

Average Temperature and Average Days with Precipitation Per Month

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s LESS RAIN DURING THE DAY/SUITABLE FOR PICNIC WIND COMING FROM SEA CONSTANT TEMPERATURE/PREDICTABLE WEATHER

W e a k n e s s e s SOME PARTS INSULATE M O R E H E A T MUDDY DURING RAINY S E A S O N

O p p o r t u n i t i e s SHADED AREA ALLOWS ACT I V I T I E S T O B E CARRIED OUT LONGER

T h r e a t s RAIN CAUSES PUDDLES WHICH LEADS TO THE BREEDING OF MOSQUITOS

B I O L O G I C A L A T T R I B U T E S

O V E R V I E W

O p e n & P a n o r a m i c

A l o t o f g r e e n e r y

E v i d e n c e o f h u m a n i n v o l v e m e n t

l a n d s c a p e

Site is surrounded by dense vegetation Some of the trees and shrubs are planted intentionally Strategic placement of trees and shrubs to facilitate human circulation

E x i s t i n g v e g e t a t i o n

FICUS TREE

SAGA TREE

ASHOKA TREE

SEA APPLE TREE

A r t o c a r p u s I n t e g e r A t t r a c t a n t s , b a t a n d f r u i t f l i e s

A l e u r i t e s M o l u c a n n a Leaves and nuts fall frequently

M o r i n d a C i t r i f o l i a Tolerant to drought conditions

A r e c a C a t h e c h u Small sized and edible I x o r a

Popular in warm climate

E u p h o r b i a c e a e s h e d s l e a v e s a n d n u t s f r e q u e n t l y

Some trees have fruits that attract animals

I x o ra p rov i d e s a es t h e t i c va lu e to t h e s i t e

S P E C I E S D E S C R I P T I O N

ARECA CATECHU (POKOK PINANG)

Small sized and edible

IXORA Evergreen Provides aesthetic value Popular in warm climate

ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (EMPHORBIACEAE) Quite high maintenance as leaves and nuts fall frequently

MORINDA CITRIFOLIA Tolerant to drought conditions Fruit has pungent odour when ripening Attracts ants, bats and fruit flies

PARKIA SPECIOSA (PETAI)

Beans have pungent smell Tall – can grow up to 90 ft high Attracts bats

ARTOCARPUS INTEGER (CEMPEDAK) Evergreen Strong odour is prominent when ripening Attracts ants, bats and fruit flies.


S I T E P L A N

S o i l t y p e s

Site is surrounded by dense vegetation Some of the trees and shrubs are planted intentionally Strategic placement of trees and shrubs to facilitate human circulation

S o i l t y p e s

S a n d y c l a y S a n d y l o a m

S a n d S i l t y c l a y

S o i l t y p e s

S A N D -  Dry -  Nutrient deficient -  Unable to transport water from deeper

layers

S A N D Y C L A Y -  35% or more clay; 40% or more sand -  Gritty feel -  High moisture and nutriet density -  Good drainage capability

S A N D Y L O A M -  Mostly 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay -  Contains more nutrients, moisture and

humus than sandy soil -  Better drainage and infiltration of water

and air than silty soils

S I L T Y C L A Y -  40% or more clay; 40-60% or more silt -  Inorganic soil -  Holds moisture well -  Better drainage than pure clay soil, but

sand is more efficient

S u r f a c e d r a i n a g e

N a t u r a l f e a t u r e s

Presence of anthills:

Causes distribution of ants under certain trees

Attraction of birds/insects:

Certain fruits and flowers of existing vegetation attracts birds and insects

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s F r e s h a i r D e n s e v e g e t a t i o n G o o d v e n t i l a t i o n

W e a k n e s s e s C e r t a i n p l a n t s attract unwanted i n s e c t s / o r g a n i s m Soil in some areas have less efficient drainage

O p p o r t u n i t i e s Opportunity to build a b e t t e r d r a i n a g e s y s t e m ( s t r e a m ) Building a shaded p i c n i c p a v i l i o n

T h r e a t s T h r e a t s i n c l u d e insects, bats and birds

A N I M A L S M A M M A L S B I R D S

E U R A S I A N M A G P I E

Z E B R A D O V E

B A R N S W A L L O W

C O L L A R E D K I N G F I S H E R

I N S E C T S

M I L L I P E D E

W E A V E R A N T

G I A N T F O R E S T A N T

R U F O U S G R A S S H O P P E R

T R O P I C A L C A R P E N T E R B E E

G E R R I D A E

S C A R L E T S K I M M E R

A E D E S A L B O P I C T U S

C R A B E A T I N G M A C A Q U E

P L A N T A I N S Q U I R R E L

C R A B - E A T I N G M A C A Q U E M a c a c a F a s c i c u l a r i s

P L A N T A I N S Q U I R R E L C a l l o s c i u r u s N o t a t u s

E U R A S I A N M A G P I E P I C A - P I C A

Z E B R A D O V E M a c a c a F a s c i c u l a r i s

B A R N S W A L L O W H i r u n d o R u s t i c a

C O L L A R E D K I N G F I S H E R T o d i r a m p h u s C h l o r i s

M I L I P E D E N a r c e u s A n n u l a r i s

W E A V E R A N T S O e c o p h y l l a

G I A N T F O R E S T A N T S C a m p o n o t u s G i g a s

R U F O U S G R A S S H O P E R G o m p h o c e r i p p u s R u f u s

T R O P I C A L C A R P E N T E R B E E X y l o c o p a L a t i p e s

G E R R I D A E A q u a r i u s R e m i g i s

S C A R L E T S K I M M E R C r o c o t h e m i s S e r v i l i a

A E D E S A L B O P I C T U S S t e g o m y i a A l b o p i c t a

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s L i f t i n g u p t h e atmosphere in the f o r e s t . (make it more lively)

W e a k n e s s e s S n a t c h f o o d . (especially monkey)

O p p o r t u n i t i e s People may have chance to interact w i t h m a m m a l s .

T h r e a t s Some mammals can be v e r y a g g r e s s i v e . Attack people causing i n j u r y .

m a m m a l s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s Fill the environment with beautiful sounds o f n a t u r e

W e a k n e s s e s U n c o n t r o l l a b l e e x c r e t i o n

O p p o r t u n i t i e s Feces can be used as f e r t i l i z e r s

T h r e a t s Some birds may cause i n j u r y t o p e o p l e

b i r d s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s Some insects help flowers to bloom

W e a k n e s s e s Some insects cause r a s h e s / i t c h i n g

O p p o r t u n i t i e s Increasing of the amount will raise up t h e q uant i t y o f secondary consumer as well as tertiary c o n s u m e r .

T h r e a t s Some insects may bite/sting and cause injury

i n s e c t s

C U L T U R A L A T T R I B U T E S

V I E W S

V i e w a t t h e T o p

G o o d V i e w / M o r n i n g 1 2

3 4

G o o d V i e w / N o o n 5 6

7 8

G o o d V i e w / N o o n 9 10

11 12

B a d V i e w

Block View Concave Ground

Mosquito breeding ground Mosquito breeding ground

14

15

13

16

B a d V i e w

Dusty

Rubbish Rubbish

Rugged

18 17

20 19

S i t e P l a n

View at the top of Slope 1

V i e w I n a n d O u t S l o p e 1 [ M o t o r c y c l e p a t h w a y ]

V i e w i n [ F r o m t o p ] V i e w o u t [ F r o m t o p ]


View in [10 steps downwards] V iew out [ 10 steps downwards]


View in [20 steps downwards] View out [20 steps downwards]

View at the s i d e



View at the s i d e



V i ew at th e s i d e


View in [70 steps downwards] V iew out [70 steps downwards]


View from the bottom of Slope 1

S i t e p l a n

S i t e s e c t i o n

View In and Out Slope 2 (near shed)

V i e w i n [ F r o m t o p ]

V i e w o u t [ F r o m t o p ]

1

View in [10 steps downwards]

View out [10 steps downwards]


V i e w i n f r o m b e a c h

View out from the site

P a n o r a m I C V i e w

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s Inspiration when in touch with nature I m p r o v e m o o d I m p r o v e h e a l t h

W e a k n e s s e s Discomfort(mosquitos) Pollution caused by r u b b i s h Accumulated water Disruption of view

O p p o r t u n i t i e s Trees provide shade Beautiful scenery of t h e s e a / t r e e s H i l l t o p v i e w Broad space for a c t i v i t i e s

T h r e a t s O b s t a c l e s n o t maintained causing h e a l t h p r o b l e m s Mosqu i to breed ing Paths not flattened

c o n c l u s i o n

Visual effects Health problems The way you feel the environment Positive or negative emotions Safety and security Increase connection to nature Provide pleasant diversions

c i r c u l a t i o n

P E D E S T R I A N V E H I C U L A R


P E D E S T R I A N

V E H I C U L A R V e h i c u l a r p a t h w a y a r e o n l y u s e d B y m o t o r c y c l e s .

The peak hour for vehicular pathway is at 9am, 12pm & 5pm daily.

Pedestrian pathway are mainly used by Eagle Ranch Resort customers to gain access to the obstacle course. The frequency of the obstacle course being used is every 2 weeks.


H I G H E S T M O D E R A T E

L O W E S T Z E R O


The path that is used the most is the one with fewest existing structures.

The right side of the site, contains the obstacle course is used at a moderate amount ( e v e r y 2 w e e k s ) .

The area with least frequency of being used is the furthest from the obstacle course.

The vegetation has a zero frequency of being used due to the thickness of bushes & s h r u b s .

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s EXCELLENT ACCESSABILITY AMPLE SPACE TO CARRY O U T A C T I V I T I E S

W e a k n e s s e s NO PROPER ROUTING S Y S T E M WEAK FOUNDATION = L A N D S L I D E S L I T T L E P R I V A C Y

O p p o r t u n i t i e s COMMANDING VIEWS P O S S I B I L T Y O F A LOOKOUT LOWER LEVEL

T h r e a t s VEGETATION COVERING P A T H S NO ACCES FOR HEAVY V E H I C L E S

a c t i v i t i e s

GATHER I NGS/T EAM BU I L D I NGS/ FAM I L Y DAY/SCHOO L T R I P S

R E S T I N G A R E A

P A T H W A Y F O R V E H I C L E S & P E D E S T R I A N S

GATHER INGS/FAM I LY DAY/SCHOOL TR I PS ETC

R E S T I N G A R E A

p a t h w a y

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s Keeps the place alive with the presence of p e o p l e

W e a k n e s s e s T o o n o i s y Possibility of littering Attract more pests

O p p o r t u n i t i e s More people = higher chance of people u s i ng t h e p i c n i c p a v i l i o n

T h r e a t s Pavilion will take up space to cater to the amount of people

n o i s e

A N I M A L S / I N S E C T S / B I R D S

W A V E S

P L A N E S

V E H I C L E S / H U M A N

D E C R E A S E I N V O L U M E

w a v e s

I N S E C T S / A N I M A L S

H u m a n / v e h i c l e s

p l a n e s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s

S t r e n g t h s Soothing sounds of nature in the morning/e v e n i n g

W e a k n e s s e s Noise pollution caused by planes and vehicles

O p p o r t u n i t i e s Convert into a spot for serenity because it is surrounded by c a l m i n g s o u n d s

T h r e a t s Noise pollution may disrupt the serenity of people visiting the p a v i l i o n

C a s e s t u d i e s

F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e

The river is located at the South of the Farnsworth House.

The visitor's center is located 520m (approx) to the East.

Spaces presented in the Farnsworth House is pretty straight –

f o r w a r d a s a :

H O U S E

Spaces include Toilet, Living Room, Patio, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dining Room.

Main space's facade is completely glass and steel columns for

s u p p o r t .

P a t i o h a s n o f a c a d e a n d i s c o m p l e t e l y o p e n .

Because of this, it leaves the user exposed except in the toilet which is the only part of the house that is sectioned off.

As the sun rises, the light gently hits the bedroom in the early

m o r n i n g .

Most likely implored by Mies as a feature of the house.

C i r c u l a t i o n i s s t r a i g h t - f o r w a r d .

Up the steps of the Patio and into the main and only indoor space of t h e F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e .

Tourist or visitors usually take to the Living Room to the Bedroom to t h e K i t c h e n a n d b a c k t o w h e r e i t s t a r t e d .

3 6 0 v i e w s d u e t o i t ' s g l a s s f a c a d e .

N o t a b l e v i e w s a r e ,

the forest to the North and the river to the South.

E n v i r o n m e n t a l T h r e a t s

B u g s

At night, when the lights are on, the house turns into a beacon.

A t t r a c t s M o s q u i t o e s a n d M o t h s

Mainly due to it's isolation and it's complete glass facade.

F L O O D S

Fox River was prone to flooding even before Mies started c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e .

Mies elevated the main space using a sort - of stilts system so that i t w a s o u t o f r e a c h o f t h e f l o o d s .

However, it wasn't enough to completely protect the house.

S.W.O.T. Analysis

•  Strenghts: Secluded, Great Scenery •  Weaknesses: Small Space •  Opportunities: Home •  Threats: Floods, Invasion of Privacy, Bugs


H i r a k i O d a ( D a y l i g h t ) M u s e u m

S i t e P l a n

The museum gallery displays the WORKS OF Japanese artist Hiroki Oda. The artist draws from the sunrise to the sunset and so makes use of the influence of natural light only in his works. The gallery was designed to provide the artist with a natural daylight environment within which t o w o r k .

M a n i p u l a t i n g L i g h t

Light enters and illuminates different parts of the room during different times of the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = D 9 8 t Q - 9 G X G k


C H I N A P A V I L L I O N

Constructed for the World Shanghai Expo 2010, designed by

H e J i n g t a n g .

Built with the strong intention of focusing on sustainable and e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y - f r i e n d l y p r i n c i p l e s .

Slits in the roof to introduce natural circulation, alongside insulation panels.

Solar panels affixed in the garden tops near t h e C h i n a P a v i l i o n

Exterior walls providing thermal insulation and natural ventilation.

A solar energy system is installed on the rooftops, powering the structure, while thermal panels and insulating glass are installed i n t h e e x t e r i o r w a l l s .

The garden surrounding the pavilions, as well as the inverted pyramid shape of the structure, is implemented with water catchment areas that collects rainfall. Due to the prevalent rains in that region, it saves costs.

The large overhang created by the shape of the structure creates a large, self-shading overhang. The columns that support the overhang are decorated with traditional characters and symbols, a link to their culture.


I N D I A N P A V I L L I O N

The India Pavilion was constructed for the World Shanghai Expo 2010, and featured the largest constructed bamboo dome in the w o r l d a t t h a t t i m e .

The structure was inspired by the ancient Buddhist monument of S t a n c h i S t u p a .

The main theme of the structure’s design was “Cities in Harmony”, the purpose to reflect the countries wide racial, cultural and r e l i g i o u s h a r m o n y .

The Pavilion was constructed out of purely organic substances, and b o a s t e d i t s e l f a s a “ z e r o - c h e m i c a l a r e a ” .

Tree of Life carving

B a m b o o D o m e

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