Belum Rainforest Resort

2. BELUM

3. WHATISBELUM?

4. HISTORY

5. WHYBELUM?

6. BELUM RAINFOREST
PULAU BANDING
GERIK

7. Belum Resort (Site)

8. North – South Highway
East – West Highway
Jalan Baling – Kuala Kangsar Butterworth – Kulim Highway
PENANG
Bayan Lepas
International
Airport
Kota Bharu
Johor Bahru
Kuala Lumpur

9. From Gerik

10. PHASE 1

11. PHASE 2

12. SITE

13. SECTION A – A’
A
A’

14. SECTION A – A’

15. Pulau Banding Public Jetty
and Car Park
Banding Lake Side Inn Jetty
1
2
1
2
Potential Circulation
Propose new routes between our site jetty and Banding Lake Side Inn or Pulau
Banding public jetty ( For the convenience of the visitors and protect the privacy
of the resort)

16. Spots to view site
Parking lot
Entry point
Views to site
from foot
bridge
Viewpoint from
cafe
Viewpoint from
roof garden
Viewpoint from
jetty
Pathway before
Tanjung 1
Vehicular circulation
Pedestrian circulation
From Gerik or Penang

17. Sungai Ruok
Sungai Kejar
Activities Provided at Royal Belum State Park
Base Camp
Bird Watching
Orang Asli Settlement
Pulau Banding
Rafflesia
Salt Lick
Waterfall

18. ANIMAL ACTIVITIES
Elephants - Comes out after the
rain to play, not found in Tanjong 1.
Hornbills – Season: July-Sept/Oct
Information about the species can
be placed in the NAC, or
incorporate certain features in the
building. As a reference.

20. SOCIAL
& CULTURAL ACTIVITY

21. CULTURES & HUMANITIES
T radi t ional Archi tecture of Orang AS L I
Clustered arrangement
Usage of local materials
Semi-nomadic habit
Lightweight construction
The architectural styles and elements can be incorporated into the design of
the building.

22. CULTURES & HUMANITIES
Opi ni on s towards moder n dev el opment
Able to accept: fun & approachable
Unable to accept: rather stay humble
A suggestion to not build something too alien and stand out from the environment
S uper s t i t i ons
A superstition of a female spirit during the night at the villa and campsite area. But it
wouldn’t affect anyone if the noise level is low.
T radi t i onal Layou t
KITCHE
N
LIVING
ROOM
BEDROOMS As a reference to the
layout of all the orang
asli’s houses.

23. CULTURES & HUMANITIES
Arc hi tect u ral I n f l uences
Phase 2 is inspired by Perak’s kampung house.
Villa is inspired by Heritage elements (motifs, mosaic tiles)
The resort is envision to be grown back into nature.
Over time, the creepers will cover parts of the building.
Elements to consider while designing the NAC
Co n ser vat i on
Tanjung Satu is meant to be conserved, it would be a real cultural village in a long term
period of planning.
NAC is suggested to incorporate some design strategies/elements to fit in the original
cultural village.

24. DO’ S
&DONT

25. The trees on site cannot be cut without
any valid reasons
50% of the land should be reserved for
nature and a maximum of 50% only can
be used for occupancy
Relocation of the mockup villages is
allowed but the destroying of these
villages is not allowed
No cut and fill is allowed for the site, the
contour has to remain
The maximum height limit for any building
on the site is 3 story's

26. CLIMATE

27. WIND

30. RECOMMENDATION
Elevated building Building orientation
Elevated building to catch prevailing wind .
Orientate building towards wind direction .

31. SUNPATH
Daily observation
Time Description
7.30 Cloudy with no sunlight.
9.30 Brighter than before, however, the sun is blocked by the clouds
and surrounding trees.
11.30 Sun from east starts to cast a shadow.
1.30 Sun is almost directly above, casting little shadow.
3.30 Cloudy, moreover, it rains and there is no sunlight.
5.30 Sun is blocked by the clouds, and after 6pm it is blocked by the
hill.
- Sunny during noon and afternoon.
- Minimal sunlight for the rest of the time .
- Sun is also blocked by clouds during sun rise and
sun set.

32. SUNPATH ANALYSIS
Month: June
Time: 0900
Month: June
Time: 1200
Month: June
Time: 1500
Month: June
Time: 1800

33. SUNPATH ANALYSIS
Month: December
Time: 0900
Month: December
Time: 1200
Month: December
Time: 1500
Month: December
Time: 1800

34. SUNPATH ANALYSIS

35. RECOMMENDATION
Overhang Maximise covered area
Overhangs at east and west elevations.
Maximise the covered area of the building

36. RAINFALL
•Pulau Banding is surrounded by hills
•- hence it is affected by mild rain during
the monsoon season
- less rain during other times .
•Only affected by the North-East Monsoon,
as the hills obstruct wind and rain from the
west .
retrieved from www.myweather2.com
Rainy season : Nov – Dec , Jan – Feb
(Water level rise up)
Suitable time : March - September

37. - Flood occurred during 2005 & 2011 which can cover part of our site .
- Highest water level in 2005 and 2011 which rise up to 40-50 m and above .

38. RECOMMENDATION
Elevated structure to avoid flood
Elevated structure is recommended to avoid flood
Water system to wisely use the rain water.

39. TEMPERATURE
retrieved from
www.myweather2.com
- Best time to visit our site - morning and
evening session.
- unless appropiate shading is provided
.
TIME /
ZONE
Phase 2
Housing
Temperature difference between
Our Site
8 am ±0.2 ± 0.2
11 am ±0.8 0.5
12 pm 0.6 1.5
3 pm 0.5 0.6
6 pm ±0.1 ±0.1
9 pm ±0.25 ±0.1
INDOOR / OUTDOOR

40. RECOMMENDATION
Reflective roof Wisely use material
Reduce the solar heat gain through reflective roof
Passive design can be introduced to the building structure

41. CASE STUDY OF EXISTING STRUCTURES IN RESPONSE TO
THE CLIMATE IN BELUM RAINFOREST RESORT

42. 1
2
4 3
5
1 Reception
2 Tor Tambra Bar
3 Phase 1 - Ara & Ixora Suite
4 Phase 2 - Deluxe Suite
5 On site atap house

48. SENSORY

49. MACRO
SENSORY

50. Spot 1
Aural
Soft noises of vehicles from the main entrance
Sound from the swimming pool area
Scent
Smells like generic green leaf, or a bit wood like from
bamboo
Smell of water/ chlorine from pool
Slight CO2 emission of vehicles
Visceral
Welcoming
Hierarchy (intersection/connection)
Openness
Random yet Organized
Transition of Space
Gradient of Shadow

51. Spot 2
Aural
Smell moldy and musty sometimes
refreshing
Scent
Smell moldy and musty sometimes
Smell of air-refresher
Visceral
Nature
Sweet yet fear (bees)
Happy / joy
Transition of Space
Blending of nature and architetcture
Modern vs Traditional

52. Spot 3
Aural
Sound of operation of boat
Sound of vehicles from the bridge often
Scent
Slight CO2 emission from motorboat
Visceral
Anticipating
Breathtaking
Curiosity/ exploration
Perception
Relate, Recall, Reflect
Dead-end yet a beginning (jetty)

53. Spot 4
Aural
Insects buzzing
Birds chirping
Leaves swaying in the wind
Scent
Smell of musty and humid
Drvopteris Campyloptera, has a slight disagreeable odor and
a sweetish afterward, somewhat bitter astringent and
nauseous taste
Visceral
Lost yet guided
Exploration
Full immersion with nature (in nature rather than with nature)
Feeling small in comparison to the massive rainforest
Iintimidating
Blessing from nature

54. Spot 5
Aural:
Soft birds chirping
Soft vehicles operation noise from the lake often
Scent:
Smell of rain, with the frequent rainfall, this area is
particularly wet and damp
Visceral:
Split road/ Junction
Choice
Represents life (if one chooses the easy way flat
road, one might miss an unforgettable experience)
Courage

55. MICRO SENSORY

56. Visceral
Welcoming
Secure (indoor)
Serene
Concentrate / Crowded
Breakaway/ Getaway
Warmth
Comfortable colour scheme
Suggestion
Lifting up the building to avoid
odour and aural disturbance while
still able to attract the insects and
birds as cherry tree grows taller
Spot 1
Aural
Sound of human activities from the villa
Sound of bamboo
Scent
Smells like generic green leaf, a bit wood-like
Pungent odour smell from the fruits when
ripen
Smell of mosquitoes n
repellent
Touch
Grass, when walk barefoot, the grass feels
soft, comfortable, tingling, cold and moist
especially in the morning
Bamboo, it feels hard and woody on the
outside, when walking the bamboo stairs, the
bamboo feels light and it is hollow inside

57. Visceral
Spacious
Centre of limelight
Community space/ intersection
Balance
In disguise (Looks crowded with
trees from afar, but its actually
spacious in the centre)
Suggestion
Using bamboo for the design and
able to reflect the sound which
creates the echo of surrounding
context
Spot 2
Aural
Sound of bamboo
Scent
Smells like generic green leaf, a bit wood-like
Subtle fragrance around the tree and it will be
stronger smell when the fruits are ripen
Smell of mosquitoes repellent
Touch
Sandy soil, grainy when rubbed between the
fingers

58. Visceral:
Finish line
Accomplishment/ victory
Relief
Lightness/ weightlessness
No boundaries
Suggestion
Create an opera table opening to
block or allowing the sound of
vehicles from the bridge and
water activities
Spot 3
Aural
Sound of subtle water waves
Sound of wind breezing
Sound of vehicles from the bridge and water
activities often
Scent
CO2 emission of vehicles from the bridge
Touch
Wet grass and soil, supple and sticky
Smooth when the soil is rub between the
fingers

59. Spot 4
Aural
Birds chirping
Insects buzzing
Crunchy dried akasia and bamboo leaves
Scent
Scent of fresh-cut grass
Touch:
Grass, rough and shaggy, unattended wild
grass that is prickling and spiky
Mosquitoes and insect bites
Visceral:
Freedom
Calm
Limitless/ Infinite
Challenge
Motivation
Enlightenment
Hidden treasure
Suggestion:
Probably a cantilever bridge to
allow the users to enjoy the view
more and enhancing the feeling
of limitless

60. Spot 5
Aural
Sound of wind breezing
Birds chirping
Insects buzzing
Crunchy dried akasia and bamboo leaves
Sound of vehicles from the bridges and water
activites
Scent
Earthy smell due to the wet condition and higher
humidity from the lake water
CO2 emmision of vehicles from the bridge and
jetty.
Touch
Dry clay soil, coarse and shrivelled as it isn’t
submerged into the water (higher topography)
Wet clay soil, slippery and smooth when the soil is
rub between the fingers (lower topography)
Visceral
Slippery
Hardship
Dangerous
Thrilling
Silverlining (Top looks green, yet the
bottom is filled with plain clay soil)
View of to infrastructure works as a
reminder and allows us to
appreciate nature more
Suggestion
Enhancing the excitement of journey
through expandation of design or a
design that blocks the final view so
the users will feel more surprised
after passing through the building to
the destination point

62. ACACIA
Good Erosion Control
YELLOW BAMBOO
Natural barrier & prevent soil erosion
MENGKUDU
Good in shading

66. CONTEXT

68. VERNACULAR STYLE
Promotes natural ventilation
LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS
Easy construction and also has lower
heat gain

69. ADAPTIVE OF
PASSIVE DESIGN
Provide passive
ventilation
Orientated to prevailing
wind, less obstructed
openings
Example: Perforated steel
panels, Bamboo
cladding façade,
punctured bamboo wall
SELECTIVE MATERIALS
Low embodied energy material
On site material – Reduction of
transportation cost and time
Organic material – Decompose to
reduce waste
Example: Bertam leaves for
roofing, bamboo ceilings, earth
rammed wall

70. CEMENT SUPPLIER
CEMENT INDUSTRIES OF MALAYSIA
Bhd. (CIMA)
Distance to factory: 26.7km from
site
TIMBER SUPPLIER
KILANG PAPAN WING WHO
Sdn. Bhd.
Distance to factory: 24.9km from
site
MAJU WEKO TIMBER INDUSTRIES
Sdn. Bhd.
Distance to factory: 24.9km from
site
Tanjung Satu (Site)
MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

71. MATERIALS USED
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
TANJUNG SATU [ SITE ]

72. PHASE 1
GOLDEN BAMBOO
Located at the reception area
Used as a non-structural
material
Aids in providing shade from sun
and rain
Readily available on site

73. PHASE 1
RAMMED EARTH
Located in the bar and restaurant area
Non-structural and used as aesthetic
appeal
Earth was excavated during construction

74. HURU HARA BRICKS
Located on the exterior walls of the café area
Non-structural and used as aesthetic appeal
Bricks reused from previous structures on site
that were demolished
PHASE 1

75. SOMAH WOOD SAPLINGS
Located on the exterior walls of the hotel rooms
Non-structural and used as aesthetic appeal
Provides some form of screening
to the interior spaces of the rooms
PHASE 1

76. RAMMED EARTH
Located on the exterior of the deluxe suites
Non-structural and used as aesthetic appeal
Used as a form of shading
and privacy screening
PHASE 2

77. PHASE 2
REINFORCED CONCRETE
Used as structural material for the deluxe suites
Has indents to reduce weight & cost
Allows for creepers to grow on the material

78. PHASE 2
WOOD - CONCRETE COMPOSITE
Located on the walkways linking the deluxe
suites
Used as non-structural floor boards supported by
steel structures
Ecofriendly

79. NIPAH LEAVES
Located on the orang asli replica village
Used as a roof covering for the thatched roof
Functions as protection from sun and rain
Readily available on site
TANJUNG SATU

80. GOLDEN BAMBOO AND
RATTAN
Located on the orang asli replica village
Bamboo was flattened and used as a wall
Joined together with rattan and nails
TANJUNG SATU

81. POETICS OF MATERIALS POETICS OF MATERIALS

82. TRANSPARENCY
POETICS OF MATERIALS

83. EARTHINESS
POETICS OF MATERIALS

84. POETICS OF MATERIALS
TRANSPARENCY

85. POETICS OF MATERIALS
EARTHINESS

87. UTILITIES & SERVICES
SUGGE S T ED S ERVICE S SOLUT IONS
Sewage S y s tem
Scheme Constructed Wetland Sewage System
Pre & Primary
Treatment
Secondary
Treatment
Reuse or Disposal

88. SCHEME CONSTRUCTED WETLAND SEWAGE SYSTEM

89. UTILITIES & SERVICES
SUGGE S T ED S E RVICE S SOLUT IONS
E l ect r i cal S y s tem
Build an alternative Power Substation in the site
Draw electrical energy from the villa’s substation nearby
Biogas as an Alternative Energy Source
Organic
Waste
Anaerobic
Digester
Gas Engine
Electricity
& Heat

90. Biogas as an Alternative Energy Source

91. UTILITIES & SERVICES
SUGGE S T ED S E RVICE S SOLUT IONS
Water S y s tem
Rainwater Harvesting
Catchment
Storage Filtration
Irrigation &
Cleaning
Purposes

92. Rainwater Harvesting