Landscape Architecture

1. Site Analysis
Site Location and Context
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (ARC61403) TUTOR: MS
NORMAH
HENG RUI YING 0326639 | LAU HUI MING 0323827 | PRITIKA RAMA MOHAN 0327039 | NG JER VAIN 0326969 | ZOE LOW 0319444 | JUERGEN 0324228
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE BUILDING & DESIGN
BSC (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE

2. 1.0 Introduction
1.1 History of Brickfields
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1.2 Morphology
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1.3 Architecture Styles
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1.4 Brickfields Today
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2.0 Site Location
2.1 Macro Site
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2.2 Micro Site
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3.0 Context
3.1 Neighbouring Districts
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3.2 Accessibility
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3.3 Building Typologies
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3.4 Skyline
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3.5 Neighbouring Amenities
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CONTENT

3. INTRODUCTION
● History of Brickfields
● Morphology
● Architecture Styles
● Brickfields Today

4. History of Brickfields
Brickfield is named because during old times,
there is an increased demand for bricks in fast-
growing Kuala Lumpur and established a kiln in
the district. The area soon became the centre for
brick-making in the early days where the whole
area was a clay pit and good quality bricks are
made from clay. Therefore, Brickfields became
synonymous with good quality bricks.
Brickfields used to be a simple residential
neighbourhood but transformed into wide street
with many India stores. The original of Little
India used to located in Jalan Tunku Abdul
Rahman, Kuala Lumpur then move to Brickfields
which located at Jalan Tun Sambanthan. Thus,
Brickfields became one of the oldest Indian
settlements in the country.
Furthermore, Brickfields used to be the main
depot for Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) during
the administration of British. As the British
brought in many people from Sri Lanka to work at
the railway and many of them decided to lived
there and remained there and they became
citizen of Malaysia.
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5. The rise of brick industry lead
to the number of residential
houses increase as well.
1863 1897 1909 1933
“Brick and Tile” was a brick
industry which was settled
in the center of the town.
The bridge over the railway
to ease the transportation
of bricks in and out from
the town.
More and more residential
house was built. British has
built road to complete the
circulation in the town.
Morphology
“Brick and Tile” moved out
from the town.
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6. 100 QUARTERS
SRI KANDASWAMY KOVIL
THREE TEACHING TEMPLE
Built in the year of 1915.
The former dwellings of
railway workers, mostly
Indian immigrants
brought in by the British
administration to work
on the railways when
Brickfields was the main
depot for Keretapi Tanah
Melayu (KTM).
A sprinkling of churches
of different
denominations can also
be found here. It was
built in year of 1924.
Influenced by Chinese
Architecture. The 50-year-
old Three Teachings
Chinese Temple is
located along Jalan
Thambillay. The three
teachings reflect the
teachings of the three
belief systems of
Confucianism, Taoism and
Buddhism.
Influence by tamil
Architecture. Ceylon
Tamil population, who
was then mostly
employed in the railway
industry. Temples and
associations began to
sprout in areas where
there was a sizeable
community. Built in the
year of 1902.
Architecture Styles
LUTHERAN ZION CHURCH
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7. Brickfields is rapidly evolving from being a
residential to a very commercial extension of
downtown Kuala Lumpur. Much of it is built on
the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu marshalling
yard here in Brickfields.
The rapid evolvement has left parts of
Brickfields suspended in time. One can find
small village type housing amidst the high-rise
modern living complexes being constructed.
Recently Brickfields' image as a notorious
area with a high incidence of crime is slowly
disappearing. There is also a few rows of
shophouses at Jalan Thambipillay where
prostitutes ply their trade.
Brickfields, like many parts of the country, has
been robbed of its history. Development is
necessary. But spare a thought for our
fascinating past. Just like many parts of the
country, such heritage must be salvaged and
preserved to understand our roots better.
Brickfields Today
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8. ● Macro Site
● Micro Site
SITE

9. Macro Site
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10. Micro Site
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11. ● Neighbouring Districts
● Accessibility
● Building Typologies
● Skyline
● Neighbouring Amenities
● Views & Vistas
CONTEXT

12. The neighbouring districts are mainly commercial
and residential area. The site is surrounded by
two well developed urban area, Bukit Kewangan
and Bukit Bangsar, while Bukit Persekutuan is a
rural area as it is covered by an 18 acre
secondary forest. It can be seen that the
development of the districts are affected by the
geological condition.
Neighbouring Districts
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13. KL
City Centre
From South
Access for vehicles from nearby
housing areas and shops. Roads are
also congested and parking may be
a challenge.
Federal Highway
Jalan Bangsar
Jalan
Damansara
Accessibility
Access for vehicles such as cars, busses,
trucks and others that are coming from
highways such as Kesas and LDP. Quite
congested and busy during peak hours.
Jalan
Bangsar
Jalan Tun
Sambanthan
Pedestrian walkways along both
sides of the street provide ample
space for pedestrians.
Access to site through
gate.
Existing parking space next to the
site are priority for parking as most
of the streets near the site are not
equipped with parking spaces.
MACRO MICRO
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14. Master plan of 1.5km radius from Brickfields
Macro Building Typology
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15. The building typology within
brickfields itself consists
mainly of services such as
vehicular services ,commercial
shops, High rise
administrations and
institutions.
Due to these building facilities
brickfields acts as a
centralised transit area in
which people would come ,to
get to their next destination.
Macro Building Typology - Analysis
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16. There is a clear boundary of
the residential area from the
city as it is highly
concentrated on the west side
of brickfields.
The residential area mainly
consists of landed property
with a few low rise
residentials.
This allows easy access for
the residents to move in and
out of the city.
Macro Building Typology - Analysis
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17. As you move further to the
north of brickfields the
building typology slightly
changes from tall high rise
buildings in the city to
shophouses .commercial
buildings and tourist
destinations.
Macro Building Typology - Analysis
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18. Micro Building Typology - Analysis
Micro plan of the proposed site
The site proposed to build
the urban park is mostly
surrounded by commercial
buildings, institution and
shophouse. Hence there are
tall buildings that would
overshadow the site.
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19. The park is surrounded by a large irregular skyline of KL Sentral’s skyscrapers. Providing the site a city-like feel as enveloped by its
large masses, that gives it a sense of enclosure and development. An overview to the city.
Skyline
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20. Neighbouring Amenities
MACRO MICRO
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21. Brickfields Asia College
A law and business institution
located at the South of the
proposed site.
Field and Greeneries
An open field is located to the
East from our proposed site.
Apart from the field, greeneries
are seen but they are hoarded.
Menara AmMetLife
This mixed-use development
which host offices and also
functions as a commercial
area. It is prominently viewable
from our site.
Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan
Awam Darat (SPAD) HQ
A government administration is
viewable from site but is is
elevated and separated by a
highway in between.
KL Sentral
KL Sentral has close proximity
towards our site, a transit hub
that connects the urban and
suburban residential,
commercial and industrial
areas.
NU Sentral Shopping Centre
An integration of a mall and
transportation hub also known
as a transumer (transit
consumer) that provides
connectivity to the whole Kuala
Lumpur.
Neighbouring Amenities
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Views - From Site
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23. Views - To Site
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24. ● SWOT Analysis
● Conclusion
SWOT

25. - District with high population
- Located at a centralized location surrounded with
commercial areas, institutions, transportation hubs
and others
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
Threat
- Tall skyscrapers over shadow the areas
- Congestions during peak hours
- Unshaded sidewalks with landscaping potential
- The site is viewable from its surroundings
- Greeneries from Jalan Stesen Sentral 3 can be an
opportunity to interweave with the urban park
- Traffic can be an issue connecting people from
neighbouring areas towards our site
231. Attractions in Malaysia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://kuala-lumpur.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Little-India-Brickfields.php
2. Brickfields. (2018, May 07). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brickfields
SWOT Analysis
The site itself has a lot of opportunities for an urban park with its location centred at a strategic location neighboured by
commercials. With its viewability to site from various angles, the proposed urban park can be an attraction point or
gathering space for the people. Also due to lack of green urban parks within the area, it can serve as a recreation area,
hosting activities that brings family and friends together. The site area has a fairly good pedestrian utilities which
promotes a good walkability towards the site and can also direct people easily to the proposed urban park. This site itself
has many possibilities of how an urban park could be and should be explored which can enhance a healthy quality of life
within an urban area.
Conclusion