Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
ADP Final Report - Ahmad Qhalis
1. CULTURAL EXPERIENCE CENTRE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONORS) IN ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT [ARC60108]
NAME: AHMAD QHALIS BIN AHMAD MUKHLAS
ID: 0326552
TUTOR: AR. EMMANUAL CANLAS
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Table of Content
Site Investigation & Contextual Studies
Project Aims and Objectives
Historical Background
Macro Site Analysis
Project Background
Introduction
Project Aims and Objectives
Design Strategy & Exploration
Micro Site Analysis
Precedent Studies
Design Narrative
Site Planning Strategies
Design Development and Massing Strategies
Spatial Programming and Organization
Final Design
Final Boards Layout
Floor Plans
Elevations
Sections
Exterior Visualisations
Interior Visualisations
Environmental and Technological Strategies
Sustainability Concepts & Energy Conservation
Features
Climatic Response
Materials and Resources
Structural Concept
References
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3. Project Background
Introduction
Cultural Experience Centre
Kuala Lumpur is one of Malaysia’s premier cities because of its highly
modernized infrastructure and one of the most vibrant metropolis in
Southeast Asia paralleling its rise as a global financial centre of the
country. Amidst its commercial success, it is also becoming one of
the cultural hubs of the country having the city contemporary art
scene witnessing the resurgence of activities anchored by the city
galleries, public exhibition and street wall painting. Local artists, old
and the young have transformed bare walls into a mural of creativity;
a very good example is along the River walls near the Pasar Seni LRT
station. Not only this but the love for the arts and culture are
celebrated in key areas, such as art galleries in multiple locations,
conversion of dodgy alleyways
to art streets and the celebrating culture in the stretch of the
Heritage trail, starting from Pasar Seni, extending to the Merdeka
square area and ending at the old KL railway.
Why A Cultural Experience Centre?
The opportunities and mutual benefits for the local artisans is a
befitting reason why a proposal to have a City Cultural Experience
Center is a good project. Emphasizing on Creativity and Place making
and the attempt to come up with inspiring City Center of Culture. Is
befitting to the module’s the coined as ‘architecture with social
impact’. This aims to challenge students to design buildings of great
substance and significance.
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4. Project Background
Project Aims and Objectives
The Project emphasizes Creativity and Place-Making and aims to
build and design inspiring City Centers of Culture. As one of Kuala
Lumpur’s priorities, the project holds a very significant role to
serve the place and its people. While it will be a center to
experience culture, the project will also build a character and
quality to the place.
● To design a place for local artists, performers, and alike. A
venue for the creative people where they can share, teach,
train and explore their craft
● A Cultural Centre that will put emphasis on the word
‘experience’ challenging designers to think about how to it
as engaging and interactive to the public, promoting
sharing and experiencing culture between people.
● A design, which will create a positive impact on the
immediate neighbourhood, more engaging and inviting,
hence, encourage people to stay, connect and collaborate.
Hence, compliment and heighten the quality of the urban
fabric through its architecture.
● The design should be highly engaging design, which
appeals to all demographics, social status, and ethnicity.
Attracting the interest of public thru interactive, informative
and innovative ways.
● The Design should comply with pertinent guidelines and
regulations. Compliance with buildability, safety, and
building requirements and standards.
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5. Site A
Site Investigation & Contextual Studies
This semester’s site took a cue from the present
development of Kuala Lumpur, as a culturally rich, diverse
and widely visited by locals and tourists. The sites chosen
are both along the heritage trail of KL, Klang River and has a
strong cultural inclination, site 1 is located beside Pasar Seni
(the Central market) building, while site 2 sites between the
National Textile Museum and the Dayabumi Tower. Based on
the current feel of the place, both sites can be both busy at
day and night time. Both neighbouring art and cultural
landmarks, such as KL City Gallery, National Textile Museum
and Central Market. Despite these cultural venues,
according to research conducted by CEDANA report last
2018 (cedana.com.my) the creative industry Malaysia is still
on the low side in terms of income generation as compare
to other fields of work. The lack of talent is not the reason as
there is a lot of art and cultural enthusiast, but the platform
to showcase their work is still lacking. Smaller artists rely
heavily on social media and immediate social circle, as they
are not financially able to lease exhibition space to display
their work. The lack of platform is the reason why projects
related to creativity, arts & culture are the priority of the
country as of the moment. Kuala Lumpur may be the best to
host this platform as it is a widely visited city by both locals
and tourists. Strengthening the Art and cultural industry may
both be beneficial to the city and the artists.
Project Aims and Objectives
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6. Site Investigation & Contextual Studies
River Development
- Transportation mode
- Tin discovery
- Division of city to 3 lands occupied by British, Malay and
Chinese
Linkage Development
- Introduction of street system
- Road constructed 15 miles from Kuala Lumpur
- Later to be replaced with railway
Plot Development
- Development of town by the topography of site
- Different plot sizes as street became better
Historical Background
1895 - Incline Of River
River Development
- City development moved further from river
- Banks raised to lower flood rate and river straighten
Linkage Development
- Motor transportation introduced in early 1900’s
- River neglected as road and rail system prioritized
Plot Development
- Amalgamation of lots to give way for larger buildings
1962 - Forgotten River
River Development
- Bank of the river concreted that transform the river to a
monsoon-drain type of river
Linkage Development
- LRT introduced and construction of rail tracks alongside
river
Plot Development
- Better town planning yet still irregular plot
- Grid pattern focused on east side which concentrate on
the financial hub centered along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
2016 - Urbanisation
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13. Design Strategy & Exploration
Precedent Studies
Tanjin Qiaoyuan Bridge Culture Museum
The museum is designed surrounding the concept of
‘walking building’ featuring spaces that allows user to
view multiple view and changes of scenery.
The construction and plans of the building submerge with
nature of the land, which is the river and the existing
landscape across the river.
The interior and exterior follows the scale of the context,
including the shape and built. The walking building also
features changing scenery framed by the architect.
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14. Design Strategy & Exploration
Precedent Studies
KLPAC
KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur Performance Art
Centre) is located in Sentul and it is a
retrofitted building that built over an old
railway depot. Its context is near Sentul Park
and the building merges with some part of the
lake.
Open spaces inside the building allow user to
breath, and feel the spacious of the building.
There are classes, multipurpose halls,
cafeteria and auditorium.
Glass and concrete structures makes the
building transparent and lets user focuses on
surrounding context.
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15. Design Strategy & Exploration
Design Narrative
Design Concept
The concept of this building is to remove the constraints and boundaries in
between people and the rich variety of landmarks and cultures of Kuala
Lumpur. There are many rich culture and stories that is hidden behind the
buildings and people. They are hidden with the big tall modern buildings which
disrupts the view when user walk around the site, and the product such as
textile and bags is not practised and to only be seen through a glass box and
the market.
Design Intention
Thus, the function of this Cultural Experience Centre is to lead people’s view
deeper and in a more interactive way towards understanding and experiencing
culture such as with the workshops and performance space. With the design of
the buildings, it interprets Kuala Lumpur city as a whole, with the use of
materials and spaces that could be beneficial to users. Concept is interpreted
through the uses of balcony and open spaces, removing the constraints
between building, letting user to see Kuala Lumpur landmarks as a whole.
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16. Design Strategy & Exploration
Site Planning Strategies
Axis of Interest
The Cultural Art Centre is surrounded by a lot of different
passageways that connects to the site together. This
could open up opportunities for interesting points of
interests that connects buildings and site context.
Path Network
The major vehicular traffic is located at Jalan Sultan
Hishamuddin, thus the drop off are designated facing the
road. The riverside also focuses on making the pathway
on Kalang River to connect to the Cultural Centre.
Points of Entry
The 4 major entrance to the buildings are from the main
street, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, from Klang River, from
Textile Museum and from Dayabumi Complex.
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17. Design Strategy & Exploration
Design Development and Massing Strategies
Building Axis Facing Klang River and Pasar Seni
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18. Vertical Relationship Through
Circulation
Relationship Between Indoor and
Outdoor
Design Approach
The Cultural Experience
Centre plays a role in
tightening the bond in
between users by the
placement of void in the
middle of the building. This
is to let people wander and
explore the building and
interact with other users.
The spaces allow for
communication in between
users, and the activities
such as in the studio would
increase experience and
knowledge of the activities
they are doing at that time.
Brick Planter Box
Greeneries
Void Openings
Outdoor Open Space
19. Ground Floor Spatial
Planning
Connecting River and People
The floor is to welcome and invite the
locals, through various entrances. The
spaces leads to the river, which helds
entertainment activities and small open
and closed markets.
Amphitheatre & Performance Space
The performance space is located beside the river and
amphitheatre giving the most experience of users of the
performance.
Shoplots
The shoplots boosts the riverside amphitheatre by being a gift
shops, snack shops and etc.
Open and Closed Market
The open and closed market offers locals to sell and have a
marketplace selling various products such as crafts.
Restaurant
Serving local food and supporting local food business and
giving them a place to sell their food. The open eating space
offers amazing views outside.Ground Floor Plan
Axono Ground Floor View
Design Strategy & Exploration
Spatial Programming and Organization
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20. First Floor Spatial Planning
Production Space
The floor is to have a private and semi
public space where people could have a
more serious collaboration of products.
Studio
Studio allows user to have interactive experiences with textile
crafts and “anyaman”.
Auditorium
Auditorium is an indoor space where there would be cultural
dance and local bands performances.
Dance Studio
Practises for performances near the ampitheatre to ease the use
and practises.
Collab Space
Space for collaboration of work and brainstorming and is
located near the studio for ease of work flow.
Office and Meeting Rooms
Office is located here together with the meeting rooms.
Design Strategy & Exploration
Spatial Programming and Organization
First Floor Plan
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21. Second Floor Spatial Planning
Collaborative Space
The floor is to have a public space that
focuses on collaborating and making
crafts together with the community as
whole.
Studio
Studio allows user to have interactive experiences with textile
crafts and “anyaman”.
Auditorium
Auditorium is an indoor space where there would be cultural
dance and local bands performances.
Artwork Gallery
For artists to showcase drawings while having an open space
dedicated to enjoy the views of Kuala Lumpur landmarks.
Workshops
Space for collaboration of work and brainstorming and is
located near the studio for ease of work flow..
Design Strategy & Exploration
Spatial Programming and Organization
Second Floor Plan
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22. Third Floor Spatial Planning
Lodging Space
The floor is to have a public space that
focuses on collaborating and making
crafts together with the community as
whole.
Studio
Studio allows user to have interactive experiences with
products that they are working on.
Music Room
Allows baskers and local performers to practise.
Lodge
Allows for artists or users to have a lodging space.
Open Collab Space
Space for collaboration of work and brainstorming and is
located near the studio for ease of work flow with the
elements of facing the roof garden.
Roof Garden
Roof garden on top of the roof supports the use of greens and
allow for an economy friendly building.
Design Strategy & Exploration
Spatial Programming and Organization
Third Floor Plan
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23. Accessibility Point of Entrance Views and Vistas
Indoor and OutdoorLandscapeAxis of Interest
Design Strategy & Exploration
24. Visual Opening and
Transparency
Facade Treatment
Natural Sunlight Entrance
Environmental and Technological Strategies
Sustainability Concepts & Energy Conservation Features
25. East Shadow West Shadow
Allowing protection from direct sunlight rays and emitting
beautiful shadow cast onto the surrounding open area.
Facade Treatment
Sun and Shadow Analysis
Sustainability Concepts & Energy Conservation Features
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26. Stack Ventilation
Sun and Shadow Analysis
8 AM 6 PM 12 PM
Environmental and Technological Strategies
Climatic Response
The site is surrounded by low leveled shophouses and highrise
buildings such as the Dayabumi Complex. The site receives clear
sunlight during 8 am due to the lack of vegetation on site and the low
rise neighboring buildings
The high speed prevailing dry wind direction is from the South East of
the sit, furthermore the wind is more humid as it passes the sea on
the Malaysia-Singapore border..
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39. References
● Sánchez, D. (2014, April 12). Tianjin Qiaoyuan Bridge Culture Museum / Sunlay. Retrieved July 29, 2020, from
https://www.archdaily.com/494641/tianjin-qiaoyuan-bridge-culture-museum-sunlay
● Bakar, A., & Aimunikhalidah. (n.d.). Klpac report. Retrieved July 29, 2020, from https://issuu.com/aimunikhalidah/docs/klpac_report
● Adjaye, D., & Allison, P. (2006). David Adjaye: Making public buildings: Specificity, customization, imbrication. London: Thames & Hudson.
● Hurol, Y., & Baydu, C. A. (2016). The tectonics of structural systems: An architectural approach. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONORS) IN ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT [ARC60108]
NAME: AHMAD QHALIS BIN AHMAD MUKHLAS
ID: 0326552
TUTOR: AR. EMMANUAL CANLAS
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