ADP final report

1. CULTURE & INNOVATION CENTRE OF
KUDA KEPANG, MUAR. SARAH ESA // 0324805

2. CONTENTS
01 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
1.2 PROJECT AIMS
02 SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES
2.1 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.2 SITE HISTORY
2.3 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
2.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
03 PROJECT BACKGROUND & DESIGN INTENTIONS
3.1 DESIGN STRATEGIES
3.2 PRECEDENT STUDIES
3.3 DESIGN NARRATIVE
3.4 DESIGN INTENTIONS
3.5 CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENTS
3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT
04 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
4.1 CLIAMTIC STUDIES
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
4.3 SITE ENGAGEMENTS
4.4 MATERIALS & RESOURCES
4.5 ACCOUSTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
4.5 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS
05 FINAL DESIGN
06 TUTORIAL LOGSHEET

3. 01 INTRODUCTION

4. 1.1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Muar City was known for agriculture in the past, specifically herbs and spice which
makes up their popular local cuisines. The population of the city however drops
due to the migration of the younger generation, which leaves the remaining one
third who have decieded to stay and continue with the city's heritage, culture and
way of life.
Based on the current feel of the pace, Muar is need for a place to live, work, learn
and play to act as the heart and engine of the city. Muar is indeed lacking of a
“node” that will allow local people to have their public activities, moreover could
“draw” or act as a magnet to attract people from different places in Malaysia and
countires to visit and stay in the place.
Therefore, for the Final year as art of the theme “sustaining humanities” are
challenged to develop an architectural design intervention to the city of Muar and
at the same time get to know the culture and potentials of anongoing town.

5. 1.2 PROJECT AIMS
• Answers the lack of prominent public and activity centr, which will keep people
stay instead of driving to Malcca and nearby cities for nightlife.
• The new node establishes sustainability to the pace as possible income boost
to the city of Muar.
• Establish a place as possible venue, avenue or centre to showcase the culture,
tradition and creative work of the poeple of Muar. Specially now as it is
recognized as Malaysia's Furniture Capital.
• Possibly create an inconic image (through architecture) a Culture and
Innovative Centre that as a new landmark and “image” for the city.
• A place that can promote Muar to the world in terms of it food culture, herbs
and spices, Street Art (Murals), furniture making and as the cleanest city in
Asean Region.

6. 02 SITE INVESTIGATION & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES

7. 2.1 SITE INTRODUCTION
The site is located in between two of the main roads,
Jalan Maharani, a must pass-by road connecting from
Sultan Ismail bridge and Jalan Abdullah.
Surrounded by several landmarks and nodes, the site
is considered quite strategic which has given us the
opportunity to attract different groups of people;
the tourists from the Bentayan Bus Terminal and the
students from SJKC Chung Hwa.
The current site used to be a row of shophouses
before it was demolished and turned into a newly
developed building. Another significant thing about
our site is that it is located directly next to Bentayan
River which has given us the opportunity to create
some interesting activities as part of our programs.

8. 2.2 SITE HISTORY
14th Century: Muar as riverine settlement
Muar was first found by Parameswara during his escape from Temasik and settled in
Muar before he foound Malacca. Muar then functioned as a defend base due to its
strategic location at the estuary.
1880's : Establishment of Bandar Maharani
Muar was later developed as an administration centre then a trading hubleading Muar
as the 2nd largest town in Johor.
1960's: Development of road systems
Sultan Ismail bridge was built leading to termination of ferry and railway services while
rapid development road and specifying color coding of district.
2000's - Present: Entitlement of Royal town of Johor
Muar has entitled as Royal town of Johor because it is rich in history and tradition,
besides being peaceful and progressive.

9. 2.3 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
Our site is located in an active part of Muar where it is surroounded by various kinds of building functions such as retails, services and education.
There are also several religious building such as the temple which is located at the same row of showphouse as where ourbuilding is located. By having
surrounded by different functional buildings has given opportunity for us to create programs related to different suer groups, such as the tourists
coming from the Bentayan Bus Station and the school students coming from SJKC Chung Hwa; both on the opposite sides of our site.
District Landuse

10. 2.3 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
Landmark

11. 2.3 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
Legibility

12. 2.3 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
Vegetation

13. 2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Vehicular movement

14. 2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Physical Permeability

15. 2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Walkability

16. 2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Connectivity Across Site

17. 2.4 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Social Actvities

18. 2.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
• Robustness of activities
• Presence of river breeze
• Good walkability
• Systematic traffic planning
WEAKNESS
• Non-disabled friendly
• Lack of variety of user group
OPPORTUNITY
• Diverse user group
• Strategic location at Jalan
Maharani
• Variety of architecture style
THREAT
• Noise pollution
• Muddy smell

19. 03 PROJECT BACKGROUND & DESIGN INTENTIONS

20. 3.1 DESIGN STRATEGIES
LANDMARK
Our site is located at a strategic location in a way
that it is surrounded by multiple landmarks.
existing landmark and node opportunity to continue the
landmark sequence and add a
new node to the site
ROBUSTNESS
Since our site is located in
between two main roads, there
are many approaches on how
people would enter our site
Creates an opportunity to
continue the path through
multiple approaches such as
different entrances
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
Vehicular circulation is
high on both of the
main roads due to the
smooth traffic flow
Due to the heavy traffic flow along
Jalan Maharani, the main entrance
of the building shall be located at
Jalan Abdullah
WALKABILITY
As a general, due to the smooth traffic flow in Muar,
it is harder to cross the road to get to the other side
VEGETATION
One of the issues on site that was pressed on by the
government is the lack of greeneries.
To add green buffer around
the site
The green buffer also helps
in providing shade for the
pedestrian walkways
PATH
During the day, there is a lack of public activities for
the locals to do. The lack of activities in Muar is one of
the causes of migration of the locals.
Activities on site increases at
night due to the food stalls
next to the bus station
To propose a space for food
stalls that can be carried out
throughout the day.

21. 3.2 PRECEDENT STUDIES
SINGKAWANG CULTURAL CENTRE,
INDONESIA
Located at Jalan Yos Sudarso,
Singkawang, Wes Borneo of
Indonesia is surrounded by
commercial shops which is
famous for its food culture. Thus,
the centre acts as a connecting
point of these landmarks and
node along the street.
The significant things that can be found in
Singkawang is the famously known market which is
the Pasar Hong Kong Singkawang, the traditional arts
displays and the multiculturalism of Singkawang
Pottery. All f these significant cultures of Singkawan
were then tied at one point which is the
Singkawang Cultural Centre.

22. 3.1 PRECEDENT STUDIES
SINGKAWANG CULTURAL CENTRE,
INDONESIA

23. 3.1 PRECEDENT STUDIES
SINGKAWANG CULTURAL CENTRE,
INDONESIA
The desgin feature of the building is the brick facade which
was made of left-over of clay from the ceramic and pottery
workshop.

24. 3.3 DESIGN NARRATIVE
THE ABSENCE OF MUAR
”What is Muar?”
The question almost everyone asked themselves upon visiting Muar and the answer is everything!
Muar is a mix of all inds of things scattering everywhere; from the famous otak-otak to the must try
seafood restaurants, the establishments of the clans and organisations down to the performance arts
and its history. These cultures are very much reflected through the mural arts across the streets,
down the back alleys and as well as the sides of the buildings. Ineterstingly, many of these mural arts
actually tells stories of what Muar is back in the old days and therefore have brought some
inspirations into establishing the programmes in the Cultural and Innovative Centre.
The Cultural and Innovative Centre then acts as an amplifier for Muar in hopes that it changes the
perception of thinking that uar is nothing to the eye of visitors. It serves for the younger generations
to experience and appreciate the old days of Muar and to bring smiles for the older generations as
they reminisce the past.

25. 3.3 DESIGN NARRATIVE
THE MURAL ARTS OF MUAR

26. 3.4 DESIGN INTENTIONS
CULTURAL AND INNOVATION CENTRE OF KUDA KEPANG, MAUR
The Cultural and Innovation Centre of Kuda Kepang introduces Muar about the tradtional arts of Kuda Kepang that is so significant in representing the
state of Johor itself. The reason of establishing the Cultural and Innovation Centre which focuses mainly on Kuda Kepang is because the culture
seemes to fade amongst the Muarians where much of them know nothing about it, consider that Muar is the place where Kuda Kepang was first
brought into by the Javanese. The main programmes proposed hope to raise many interests from the locals especially the younger generations and as
well as tourists and appreciate the arts of it.
Through the appreciation, one can explore deeper into the things that they're interest of and through these explorations is where the innovation
comes in.

27. 3.5 CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPEMENTS

28. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

29. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

30. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

31. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

32. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

33. 3.6 SPATIAL LAYOUT

34. 04 ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

35. 4.1 CLIMATIC STUDIES
Sun Orientation and Sun Shadow studies

36. 4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
3 // Due to the site directly exposed to
the sun throughout the day, deep
overhang roofs are implemented as part
of the design concept
4 //
Greeneries around the building were proposed
due to the site issue regarding the lack of
greeneries. Tall trees helps in providing natural
shade for the pedestrians.
2 //
Void opening at the central core of the
building, from the basement all the way up to
the roof allows stack ventilation to occur.
6 //
Openings at the basement allows harmful
gases to exit the basement naturally, at the
same time bringing in fresh air from the
outside.
5 //
Timber frame facade and wall partitions are
being implemented as part of the green
strategies in a way that it provides shading to
the interior space without neglecting the
natural ventilation needed for the building.
1 //
Roof openings are designed to scoop the wind
into the building.

37. 4.3 SITE ENGAGEMENTS
1 // Outdoor seating area are proposed by
the riverside so that the user can be more
engaged towards the river.
2 // Food stalls are specifically located
here, facing the evening sun as it is an
activity that is on going during the
evenings and throughout the night. These
are the times where the surrounding
temperature is favourable to do outdoor
activities.
3 // The idea of having the existing
pedestrian bridge to be connected on the
first floor of the building is so that the
building will get to be engaged more to
the public.
4//Performance stage was intentionally
placed facing towards the school and the
facade allows visual permeability between
the public (outside of the building) and
the activties inside.

38. 4.4 MATERIAL & RESOURCES
Roof // Wood shingles are being used for
the roof due to its flexibility to obtain a
certain roof curvature intended as part of
the design concept.
Main structure// Reinforced concrete is
being used as the material for the main
structure of the building such as the
columns and beams, floors and some
parts of the walls
Facade // Timber frame facade is being
usedto give the natural elements to the
building.
Most of the materials used for the CIC consist of recyclable materials
such as timber and concrete. The combnation between these two
materials give the building the balance between the modern and the
old elements.

39. 4.5 ACCOUSTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
As mentioned before, spaces are arranged from public to private space. Public spaces are located on the ground floor and the first floor where the
public pedestrian bridge is connceted, followed by semi-public then finally the private which is located at the topmost floor of the building. Noise
intensity on different levels are als being considered why arranging the spaces in the building.
Private //
Accommodation is
located at the top most
floor where the noise
intensity is the lowest,
and it is not directly
exposed to public.
Semi-public
Public

40. 4.6 STRUCTURAL CONCEPT
The main features of the building is the roof and also the facade system. The material used for the roof is critical in order to obtained the curvature
needed by the building. The curvature of the roof gives the building its dynamic characteristic which is highly portrayed by the dynamic dance of the
Kuda Kepang. As for the timber facade, it is being used to provide the transparency needed for the building to engage towards the public.

41. 05 FINAL DESIGN

52. 06 TUTORIAL LOGSHEET

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