CL green space proposal

1. Green Space Proposal
Stress-free
ReggieGarden
Constructed Landscape
Joyce Wee
Loh Pey Mun
Loh Wei Ling
Michael Chang
Sim Si Kai
Tan Wing Hoe
Tutor: Ms Norma

2. Content
1. Introduction
2. Site Analysis
3. Concept
4. Master Plan
5. Perspective View
6. Planting Plan
7. Costing
8. Construction Details
9. Maintenance Plan
10. Reference

3. 1. Introduction
For this module, we are required to select a 10m x 10m site within the campus for
analysis regarding the use of space, accessibility etc. From the analysis result, we will
have to come up with a green space proposal to improve our selected site.
After thorough site surveys, my group decided to work on the balcony at Block D Level 5.
Our idea is to design a modern green space for students to hang out and relax during
breaks. Our concept is to calm the students through their five senses by creating a
refreshing atmosphere for stress relieve as most of the students accessing the floor are
medical students going through a tough and stressful course.
For this project, trees will be planted to provide shade for students. Plants with lush
green leaves and scent with nerve calming effect will be selected to be grown on-site.
There will also be water features set up on the balcony for a calming rhythm of the
flowing water. Pergolas with benches and also bean bag spaces for students to hangout
will also be found on the balcony for the comfort of the students. Other green features
such as green roofs and green walls will also be taken into account when reconstructing
the landscape.

4. 2. Site analysis
The balcony at D5, which is at the west end of the block, was chosen as our site for the
following reasons:
- It is a big empty space that is usually left vacant due to the vast exposure to sunlight.
- The space is easily accessible to users, preferably students with the significant
amount of classrooms and a bridge that links to the other Educational Blocks on that
level.
- There is a nice view of the campus lake from site that is usually neglected due to the
sun.
a. Location plan
b. Site plan

5. c. Bubble diagram
d. Existing structure at site
e. Panoramic view of site
Balcony
Stairs
Classroom
Corridor

6. f. Different views on site
East view: D5 Corridor West View: U-Residence, Ruems and
Syopz Mall
North View: Block E South View: Block C
Zone J (Carpark) Block A and Amphitheatre

7. g. Problems and solutions
Problem 1
Big trees can’t be planted on the balcony as the roots of the trees might damage the
structure of the building causing a possibility for it to collapse.
Solution:
Potted trees are planted instead of big trees, although shades provided by potted trees
are not compatible to big trees. Additional shades can be added to fill up the missing
shades.
Problem 2
It is impossible to be on the balcony during the afternoon due to the unbearable heat
and the reflection of sunbeams by the cement floor. The heat is so ultimate that people
can possibly sweat after standing there for only a short period of time. This happens
because there is no shade provided and the cement floor is so bare.
Solution:
Potted trees and plant will be planted on the balcony to provide shade. Grass will be
carpeted on the cement floor to reduce the reflection of sunlight and for the comfort of
the eyes. Simple wooden structures can be built for creepers to grow for additional
shades.
Problem 3
The balcony is a result of the lacking of proper space management. The balcony is empty
leaving no reason for human activity.
Solution:
To put the balcony in use, bean bags and benches are added to site for students to rest
with pergolas and green roofs as shelter from the hot sun. Fragrant plants are planted to
create a refreshing and pleasing atmosphere. There will also be water features and
green foliages to relax the mind of students facing stress.
Taylor’s Lake

8. 3. Concept
Bean bag space
Modern design water features

9. Seating space
Green featured wall

10. 4. Master plan

11. 5. Perspective Views
Overall View of ReggieGarden™
Side View of ReggieGarden™

12. ReggieGarden™
Entrance of ReggieGarden™
Classroom Classroom

13. 6. Planting plan
a. Plant List
BUCIDA VARIEGATED
BOTANICAL NAME: Bucida Variegated
COMMAN NAME: Spiny Bucida, Spiny Black Olive, Dwarf Geometry Tree
LOCAL NAME: Family Combretaceae
AREA OF ORIGIN: Florida, Carribbean
DRY/WET: intermediate to wet
SUN/SHADE: full sun to semi-shade
HEIGHT: up to 12cm
GROWTH RATE: slow
DESCRIPTION: Evergreen tree. Leaves, broader than longer, 5 - 10cm in length,
heart-shaped at the base, deeply notched at the apex. Twigs grow densely in storeys
on whorls around the trunk. Bark, yellowish brown with white warts. Large white
flowers. Long, narrow, flattened pods, 20-30cm by 1.5-2.5cm. Salt-tolerant.
ADVANTAGES: Planted to provide shades for other plants. The leaves also does not
drop a lot, hence man power is cut down on swiping off the dried leaves

14. BOUGAINVILLEA
BOTANICAL NAME: Bougainvillea spectabilis
COMMON NAME: Bougainvillea
LOCAL NAME: Paperflower
AREA OF ORIGIN:
DRY/WET:DRY
SUN/SHADE: SUN
COLOURS AVAILABLE: Pink, Purple, White, Red, Orange, Yellow
HEIGHT: 1-12m tall
DESCRIPTION: Heat and drought tolerant. It is an evergreen, with thorny stems. It
usually grows 10–12 ft (3.0–3.7 m) tall, occasionally up to 30 ft (9 m). Tiny white
flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colorful papery bracts, hence the
name paperflower. The leaves are dark green, variable in shape. Pest-free plant.
ADVANTAGES: The site we have chosen is facing directly the sun, so it is best for this
flower plant to grow vibrantly. As the plant is heat and drought tolerant and it may
not affect the plant from blooming. Futhermore, bougainvillea needs a lot of
sunlight to aid blooming. We can also mix different colours together to make the
surrounding looks more attractive, as bougainvilleas comes in many colours.

15. IXORA
BOTANICAL NAME: Ixora chinensis
COMMON NAME: Ixora
AREA OF ORIGIN: Tropical Asia
DRY/WET: Intermediate
SUN/SHADE: Sun
HEIGHT: 60cm
COLOURS: Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange
SOIL TYPE: Acidic soil
DESCRIPTION: Showy flower clusters. Leaves are particularly leathery and glossy.
Each cluster may contain up to 60 individual flowers. The flower is very small and
tubular, with four petals. It comes in a variety of brilliant colours. The style is forked
at the tip, and it protruded slightly out of the corolla tube. The fruit is a berry
containing 1-2 seeds.
ADVANTAGES: Different colours of Ixora plant can be chosen to brighten up the
surrounding. The leaves does not drop easily. It can also grow and bloom in compact
during hot sunny weather. It needs a lot of sunlight to enable the flowers to bloom
every now and then.

16. TRADESCANTIA SPATHACEA
BOTANICAL NAME: Tradescantia spathacea
COMMON NAME: Moses in The Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily
AREA OF ORIGIN: Mexico
DRY/WET: Intermediate
SUN/SHADE: Sun/Shade
HEIGHT:30cm tall
SOIL TYPE: Moisture-retentive
DESCRIPTION: Herb native to Mexico with fleshy rhizomes. It has rosettes of waxy
lance-shaped leaves. Leaves are dark to metallic green above, with glossy purple
underneath.
ADVANTAGES: It is small and it looks vibrant. Its purpose is used as a decorative
plant. The way it grows does not spread widly, but in an organised manner. Easy to
handle. Does not need grooming.

17. SPIDER LILY
BOTANICAL NAME: AMARYLLIDACAE
COMMON NAME: Crinum
AREA OF ORIGIN:
DRY/WET: Intermediate
SUN/SHADE: Sun/Shade
HEIGHT:30cm tall
SOIL TYPE: Moisture-retentive
DESCRIPTION: Leaves are a darker green in colour and on most species, tend to be held
slightly upright and in distinct ranks.
ADVANTAGES: This upright leaf arrangement catches and hides falling leaves making them
the perfect low maintenance plant under trees with a high leaf drop. Flowers open in the
evening emitting their perfume overnight and generally last 2 to 3 days.

18. YELLOW PALM
BOTANICAL NAME:Dypsis lutescens
COMMON NAME: Bambo Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm
AREA OF ORIGIN: Madagascar
DRY/WET: Intermediate to wet
SUN/SHADE: Sun
HEIGHT: 6-12m
SOIL TYPE: Alkaline
DESCRIPTION: Feather-like green fronds radiating from several trunks characterize the Areca
Palm. This plant is beautiful when new, however overtime the Areca Palms attractive
appearance can diminish slightly. Fronds when bigger may droop and bend over. The Areca
Palm is a slow grower. It will grow wider before taller.
ADVANTAGES: The leaves does not drop easily The palm filters xylene and toluene from the
air. The plant will transpire 1 liter of water per 24 hours, thereby making it an effective
humidifier. It’s majestic like appearance and ability to fit into any decor all the work may be
a great payoff.

19. STRELITZE REGINEA
BOTANICAL NAME: Strelitzia reginae
COMMON NAME: Bird of paradise, Crane Flower
AREA OF ORIGIN: South Africa
DRY/WET: intermediate
SUN/SHADE: Sun
HEIGHT: 6ft
COLOUR: Yellow, Red, Orange
DESCRIPTION: The leaves are evergreen and arranged in two ranks, making a fan-shaped
crown. The flowers stand above the foliage at the tips of long stalks. The hard, beak-like
sheath from which the flower emerges is termed the spathe. Which gives it the appearance
of a bird's head and beak; it makes a durable perch for holding the sunbirds which pollinate
the flowers.
ADVANTAGES: Able to see the flowers bloom at any time. Do not need to put fertilizer often.
The color of the flower stands out brightly from the dark green leaves. Its flower looks like a
bird from any angle.

20. b. Planting Plan

21. 7. Costing
Materials Costing List
Materials list Quantity Unit Price
(RM)
Sub-total
(RM)
Red Brick 5000 No. 0.50 2500
Cement 100 No. 15.20 1520
Sand 780 M2
0.50 390
Rock 470 M2
0.90 423
Water Proof Cedar
Wood
23 M2
230 5290
Water Proof Wood
Pavement
5 No. 180 900
Wood 3.2 M2
Laminated Glass 16.3 M2
320 5216
Water Proofing 8.3 M2
80 664
Bean Bag 4 No. 150 600
TOTAL RM 17503

22. 8.
Plant Costing List
Planting list Quantity Unit Price
(RM)
Sub-total
(RM)
Artificial Grass 33.8 M2
43 1453.40
Garden Soil 28 M2
35 980
Ixora (Orange) 5 M2
26 130
Bucida Variegated 2 M2
116 232
Bougainvillea 11 M2
28 308
Birds of Paradise 22 M2
32 704
Tradescantia
Spathacea
5 M2
23 115
Dypsis Lutescens 11 M2
36 396
Spider Lily (Red) 7 M2
19 133
TOTAL RM 4451.4

23. 8. Construction details
Substrate: The material used in the bottom of an aquarium
Scratch Kote: Super bonding coat forming a hard rough-textured base coat to provide an ideal
surface to which new pool plaster will bond by both mechanical and chemical
means.
Mulasticoat: A unique water-based coating which forms an elastomeric waterproofing
membrane with excellent bonding characteristics to most building materials.
Colourseal (Pool Plaster)
Mulasticoat
Scratch Kote
Substrate
Concrete Planter Box
Waterproof Membrane
EcoRain™ 1st Drainage Cells
Hydrophillic Geotextile Fabric Wrapped Around
EcoRain™ 1st Drainage Cells
Sandy Soil Mix
Clean Sand
Drain
Planter Box
Waterproofing

24. 9. Maintenance plan
Defect/ Repair Cost
Labour Rate (RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)
2 Labourers 50 3 300
1 Supervisor 70 3 210
Materials 300 Advance 300
TOTAL RM 810
Materials Cost
Rate (RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)
Fertiliser 70 2 140
Pest Control 90 1 90
Replacing Dead Plant 200 1 200
TOTAL RM 430
Gardening Cost
Rate(RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)
Gardener 65 2 130
Water 35/ Month - 35
Electricity 90/ Month - 100
TOTAL RM 265
Total cost for 6 Months of Maintenance
Cost Defects Cost (RM) Material Cost (RM) Gardening Cost (RM)
Monthly
(RM)
810 (300 Advance) 430 265
TOTAL 3060 2580 1590
Grand TOTAL RM 7230

25. The maintenance plan for Reggie Garden covers all defects and gardening services for a period of 6
months. Throughout these 6 months, the maintenance of the garden includes watering, weeding,
pruning, fertilizing, pest control and replacing of dead plants.
Upon expiry of the 6-month maintenance period, the maintenance team will no longer be responsible
for the condition of the garden. A new maintenance team will be selected by Taylor’s University to take
over the maintenance work of ReggieGarden™.

26. 10. References
 http://www.botanicguru.com/ref/taxon/angiosperms/magnoliophyta/myrtales/combretace
ae/bucida/bucida-molineti
 http://tacomepai.wikispaces.com/file/view/-+local+name+-+bucida+molineti.pdf
 http://www.centraltexasgardening.info/bouginfo.htm
 http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bougainvillea
 http://www.flowers.org.uk/plants/plants-by-name/a-c/bougainvillea/
 http://dumaka.hubpages.com/hub/Ixora-Facts-and-Growing-Tips
 http://www.floridata.com/ref/d/dyps_lut.cfm
 https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=680
 http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode
=b653
 http://www.floridata.com/ref/t/trad_spa.cfm