studio v: site analysis

introductionHISTORY

1857KL emerged as a supply depot for tin miners.

introductionHISTORY

1868Yap Ah Loy became the Kapitan of KL.

introductionHISTORY

1882-1884Frank Swettenham – modernize KL – introducing railways

introductionHISTORY

1900-1926Rise of the rubber industry – straightening of Klang river

introductionHISTORY

1974KL became a Federal Territory.

introductionHISTORY

2003Chinatown receive a face lift.

introductionHISTORY

2012Community protest against construction of MRT station.

introductionMORPHOLOGY

SEPARATION

CLUSTER

MULTIPLY

ALIGNMENT

TRANSPORT

introductionFAÇADE STUDY

lynchian five elementsEDGE • DISTRICT • PATH • LANDMARK • NODE

lynchian five elementsEDGES

lynchian five elementsDISTRICT

lynchian five elementsPATHS

lynchian five elementsLANDMARKS

lynchian five elementsNODES

CLIMATIC STUDIES

STREET CONDITION

S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS

precedentsSURRY HILLS LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRESYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

precedentsTEABANKSHENZHEN, CHINA

Located in Shenzhen’s Software Industry Base, Teabank focuses on being a work break go-to space for tech workers in this site, and also a comfortable space that invites to linger. The main issues of the site concerns the diverse group of users and the preservation of a traditional tea business in an urban context.


PENTAGON GRID & THE ORGANIC THEMEPentagons are used to defy the rigid, girdlike context of the site which are mainly office blocks. Attaching them side-to-side, the pentagons form an organic pattern which contrasts against the rigid urban context. The organic growth of pattern is an allusion to the growth of tea plants, which is the core identity of the business.


TRANSITION OF PACEThe programmes within the space dictates a slower pace of life as one approaches deeper, juxtaposing against Shenzhen Industrial District’s fast-moving rhythm of life.

ACCESSIBILITYThere are three primary points of entry into the building, located on the northern and southern ends.


VISUAL CONTINUITY AND PERMEABILITYThe storefront features a long stretch of glass window facade to create a smooth spatial transition from exterior to interior by promoting visual continuity to improve accessibility into space.

The spatial layout of the ground floor is also kept linear and parallel to the field of vision.


SPATIAL LAYOUTCore spaces in a library/teahouse hybrid are the seating zones which accommodate the patrons of the site. To reflect the identity of the business, the seating arrangement is designed in a rather chaotic manner, complimentary to the organic theme.Seating zones are in clusters, albeit accommodating different levels of human density.

Meandering effect is created.

*orange dots denote seating space


Compact shelf space frames an opening, making the space more permeable instead of solid, rigid forms.

Mezzanine floor space, a cosier, more intimate sitting arrangement.

Interior vs the urban context

precedentsOLD MARKET LIBRARYMIN BURI, BANGKOK, THAILAND


SPATIAL LAYOUT + TYPOLOGYAdapting to the local context and infill parameters, the library has a linear typology. Walkways and reading areas are clearly separated due to the linear circulation pattern. This creates an unobstructed view from the entrance to the back of the building, creating a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by the open concept of the shaded backyard.


DYNAMISM & FLEXIBILITYMain room, reading areas, loft space: placemaking strategies include having mostly non-static furniture to accommodate a variety of activities.


HUMANITARIAN ARCHITECTUREEmphasis is on the collaboration with locals to spur mutual learning, and also to encourage further initiative by the local community.

TRANSFORMING SITE PERCEPTIONInitiative to transform the site not just physically, but perceptively: creating places that seek to inspire.

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITYThe usage of local and inexpensive material for the library shows that the locals can sustain and emulate similar spaces with their own resources and initiative.

studio v: site analysis

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