Site Analysis to Botanical Garden Shah Alam

1. NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN
SHAH ALAM
AMPHITHEATRE
-GROUP B-

4. SECTION

8. EXISTING STRUCTURE

9. Site B is hardly accessible by public due to the lack of
attraction. Most of the structures were not well maintained.
List of existing structures on site:
1. Gazebo
2. Signage
3. Feeder pillar
4. Picnic table
5. Amphitheatre
6. Concrete water tank stand

10. GAZEBO

11. CONTEXT - surrounded by trees
Surrounded by trees, blending into the environment with the usage
of brown color material, timber and bricks.
Height of the gazebo, lower than the trees. Trees surrounding act as
a shade for the gazebo.

12. The walkway connecting the road and the gazebo.
Increase the accessibility of the gazebo.
Platform elevated above ground level, allow ventilation
underneath, in a way reducing the temperature within the
gazebo.

13. ● For the public to rest, relax, chat, and
enjoy the beautiful view
● Enhances public's experience in terms
of their senses.
-beautiful greenery as views
-sounds of the people carrying out
activities
● Damaged timber, and
rubbish being
disposed everywhere
● Destroys the
attraction of the
gazebo towards the
public.

14. SIGNAGE

15. ● The signages are
located at a position,
which pass-byers from
both direction is able
to spot.
● Plantations partially blocks some of the signs.
● Information on the sign board are not updated,
● Signages are covered in rust
-shows that its under maintained.

16. FEEDER
PILLAR

17. ● Not visible
-Due to the location under the trees
-Covered by shades

18. PICNIC
TABLE

19. ● Located near the entrance of Bukit Sapu Tangan.
● Rest and rejuvenate.
● Leisure time such as having a picnic.
● Damaged picnic table and benches.
● Unable to last long without proper maintenance.
● Not shaded enough by trees.

20. AMPHITHEATRE

21. Not maintained well, trees are not trim and plants are
overgrowth.

22. Stairs levels are too high, not suitable for old citizens and children, reduce the
accessibility to the space.
250mm

23. ● Damaged benches with exposed steel
parts.
● Lack of maintenance deteriorates the
condition of concrete benches and steps.
● Great view and atmosphere.
● Maintenance and reconstruction of
amphitheatre that is able to cater
functions.
- cultural events

24. CONCRETE
WATER TANK
STAND

25. ● Abandoned after a new water tank was
built
● The concrete structure is out of place
● Not demolished, serves no function

26. LANDSCAPE

27. Placement of Trees

29. Soil Condition

30. Direction of water flow
Drainage System
Direction of water flow (in smaller scale)

34. CIRCULATION PATTERN

35. MACRO ROUTE
Main highway leading to site is Federal
Highway
From Plaza Toll Sg.Rasau
From Plaza Tol Batu3

36. OPERATION TIMES
- Closed on Mondays
- Open from 9am to 4:30pm

37. PARKING
There are 8 car park zones in the park.

38. TYPES OF PEOPLE
FAMILY GROUP OF FRIENDS
HIKERS
TYPES OF VEHICLES
BICYCLE
LORRY
MOTORBIKE

41. OVERALL ROUTE
LEGEND
Pedestrian route
Bike route
Car route
PEDESTRIAN ROUTE
LEGEND
Pedestrian
route

42. BICYCLE ROUTE
LEGEND
Bike route
LEGEND
Car route
CAR ROUTE

43. ACCESS TO AMPHITHEATRE
MAIN ENTRANCE TO AMPHITHEATRE
Highways leading to site include

44. SPEED
- As indicated on the plan, the wider the gap between
the dashes, the faster the vehicle is moving.
Average speed of vehicle
Bicycle- 30 km/h
Car- 60 km/h
Ambulance- 80 km/h
LEGEND
Bicycle
Car
Ambulance

45. LEGEND
Concrete Road
Concrete Staircase
Grass
CONDITION OF ROUTE

46. CONDITION OF ROUTE
Concrete Stairs Concrete Road Grass

47. AMPHITHEATRE ROUTE ELEMENTS

48. DENSITY OF PEDESTRIANS

49. DENSITY OF PEOPLE
INCREASING
Public Holiday
Weekend
Weekday
INCREASE
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

50. STRENGTH
- Natural green surroundings.
- Fresh environment to enjoy the greeny scenery.
WEAKNESS
- The lack of railings for the staircase can potentially
cause someone to fall off and into the drain
- The grass areas in between the benches are not
properly maintained

51. OPPORTUNITIES
- Add railings to each set of stairs
- Proper maintenance of grass to prevent overgrowing
-
THREATS
- Placement of side platforms prevent the addition of
railings as it would make it harder to get to other
sections of the amphitheatre

52. CLIMATIC STUDIES

53. SUN PATH
- The site is located 343 km from the equator
- On average, the sun rises at 7 AM and sets at 7 PM
- In the hours between 7 - 9 AM and 5 - 6 PM, sunlight
is of a comfortable intensity
- Sunlight is harshest between the hours of 11 AM - 2
PM

54. LIGHT INTENSITY
- Sunlight is most intense along the road, being sheltered
only at certain times of the day from overhanging
branches of trees along the road
- The amphitheatre receives sunlight of a medium
intensity as it is surrounded by canopy trees which
provides shade at various points throughout the day
- Several trees within the amphitheatre itself provide
shelter throughout the day depending on the direction
of sunlight

55. SHADED AREAS
- Most shaded areas are those areas which inaccessible
because those areas are covered by bushes and lots of
trees.
- Few trees are planted at the side along the trail, and
only some part of the trail is covered by the tree
branches
- The gazebo also provide the shading area for people
to rest.
- The theater provide lesser shading area compare to
the gazebo, itself is not much covered and some trees
are withered

56. WIND DISTRIBUTION
- Elevation of the area affects the hot & cold wind.
- Lower area of the amphitheatre experiences hotter
wind and air as compared to the top portion of the
amphitheatre.
HUMIDITY
- Descending the amphitheatre, the humidity level
increases.
- The charts below displays the average relative
humidity of Peninsular Malaysia.

57. WIND DISTRIBUTION
- Wind flow & speed around the area is affected
mainly by the amount of trees in the area.
- Dense trees around the amphitheatre area reduced the
wind speed dramatically. Adding on with the hotter
wind this gives an unpleasant feeling to visitors

58. RAINFALL
- Rain direction depends on the wind direction.
- Gazebo provides shade (1)
- Amphitheatre has minimum to no shade
WATERFLOW
- Surface of the road isn’t curved causing only some
of the rain to flow into the culvert. (2)
- The steps causes the rain to flow downwards.(3)
- Drains that catches water under the steps.

59. POTENTIAL NATURAL DISASTERS
- Soil erosions
-#1 on list of PND in Malaysia (62.5%) based on surveys from 1990-2014.
-#1 on average annual loss in Malaysia (98.7%)
-Very small drains.
-Flash floods from heavy rains will cause overflow of water; leading to soil
erosions and landslides.
-Damages existing flora and fauna.
- Forest fires
-March 2016- 8914 cases nationwide.
-April 2016- 1708 forest fires recorded in Malaysia. In 10 days, the number
increased to almost 3000.
-Flammable material/dry vegetation + weather conditions
-Damages existing structures, flora and fauna.

60. ACTIVITIES

61. ART
Drawing or painting the natural view of Taman Botani
Negara

62. SPORT
The green atmosphere makes people (with family or friends) love to exercise
walk or run here
SPORT
People (Friends and families) love to come here and hike to enjoy the view of nature

63. SPORT
The road is smooth making people loves to ride their bike
around the garden

64. RELAXATION
Visitors taking a much needed break at the amphitheatre benches after some
hiking

65. PHOTOGRAPHY
Visitors seemed to be engrossed by the scenery and
atmosphere there

66. VIEWS & VISTAS

67. Space beside the
gazebo
Entrance into the
amphitheatre
(view from the
right)
Entrance into the
amphitheatre
(view from the
left)
Road to the
site
(facing
North)
Walkway
path
between
two forest
Small open
space parking
lot opposite the
amphitheatre

68. The
view
towards
the north
side
gazebo.
The view
towards
the forest
from the
walkway
path.
The view towards the T junction
from the walkway path
Plantation and forest

69. Different
kinds of
tree
species
were
planted
for good
views
from the
walkways
path
The tree trunk signifies the T-junction and
the way to Menara Sapu Tangan.

70. Walkway outside the amphitheatre
Walkway leading to the
amphitheatre
Another walkway leading to the
amphitheatre

71. VIEWS THROUGH SITE
Panorama view from the
stage to the top
Left hand side of the
amphitheatre
Stage
view
from the
right to
the top
View from the left
side seats

72. S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
Shah Alam National Botanical Garden

73. STRENGTHS
- Refreshing getaway.
- Provides sufficient resting stops along the hiking trail.
- Government support.
THREATS
- Destruction of cleanliness of the garden by pedestrians.
- Further development would hinder or worsen the
condition of the eroding soil.
- Cutting down of trees would lead to landslides.
- Lack of funds.
WEAKNESSES
- Steep slopes along the trailways.
- Humidity increases as you descend the amphitheatre.
- Low maintenance.
- Cost structure.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Preservation of the natural environment.
- Nurture of flourishing flora and fauna.
- Event organisation to fully utilise spatial potential.
- Tourist potential.