Project Management - Recreation District in Taylor's University Subang Jaya

1. RECREATION
DISTRICT
TUTOR: AR SATEERAH HASSAN
DANNYTONG 0323484
DARSHIINIVIG 0319359
EVELINDEVINA 0322176
ICHEOMARI 0323347
LIMJOEONN 0318679
SHAMZHENWEN 0317733
DANNYTONG
INTERNATIONAL
DESIGNGROUP

2. CONTENTS

3. 1.0
INTRODUCTION

4. CLIENT
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Ar. Sateerah as client representative
SCOPE
The management has required a proposal of recreational facilities to be built at Site B, an opened parking area names
Zone J Parking Zone next to Syopz mall in the campus which will be used by students for the upcoming architectural
workshop and beyond. A proposal of project management planning and execution is required to ensure the completion
of project within a year starting from August 2017. It aims to become a green, energy-efficient building that maximizes
on natural ventilation and rainwater harvesting features.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion by August 2018
Cost less than a budget of RM1,500,000.00 (not inclusive of professional fees)
Maximum land size as per given in site
Cover a floor area of 600 m2
Light weight and fast construction
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1.1 Project INTRODUCTION

5. Danny Tong International Design Group, or more widely known as DTI was founded in 2003 upon the
principles of constant innovation and a commitment to quality. The company is established based on
combining and collaborating all fields of construction and design under one roof. Today DTI is led by its
Group President and Founder Danny Tong Chin Swee and is supported by a team of over 700 qualified
professionals and support staff. The company is currently handling an increasing amount of work overseas.
In 2007, DTI received the MS ISO 9001:2000 certification for its provision of architectural design, consulting
and contract administration services for all types of building projects. The company’s ISO certified work
procedures and design processes combined with a corporate culture that emphasizes teamwork, inter-
practice collaboration and efficiency results in innovative and award-winning designs, which meet the
global demands of the future.
DTI’s company logo
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1.2 Company INTRODUCTION

6. COMPANY’S SUCCESS CRITERIA
INTERGRITY
DESIGN
EXCELLENCE
AUTHENTICITY
SUSTAINABLE
COMPANY’S VISION
1. To deliver projects of world class standards around the globe by constantly improving its management
system and providing eco-friendly sustainable built environments that guarantee upmost customer
satisfaction.
2. To become one of the world’s leading integrated multi-disciplinary design firms with a network of global
offices delivering award-winning architectural, design and construction management services that pioneers
in innovative sustainable solutions for the built environment.
3. To discover and explore new of building sustainability and become one of the leading experts in
advocating green building design throughout the world.
4. To be the first Malaysian firm recognized worldwide as a leading architectural and design practice. The
company shall be revered for our creativity, professionalism and integrity. Fifty years from now our
contributions to the built environment will symbolize the best our generation has to offer.
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7. COMPANY’S WORLDWIDE EXPANSION
Countries with existing international DTI branch offices as of October 2017:
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8. 2.0
ConsultantPROFILES

9. ARCHITECT
AR DR DATO SERI TONG CHIN SWEE
Being a role model leading an international design group,
Danny Tong and his architectural team provides quality design
in the construction industry that meets global professional
standards. His team’s context-sensitive approach to design
creates sustainable architecture that is long-lasting with high
user satisfaction. Always updating with latest innovative
technology, new methods to integrate sustainability into
architecture are always developed by the team. Guided by a
design excellence approach, the team pioneers Danny Tong
International Design Group into greater heights by keeping a
remarkable track record. The firm’s exceptional reputation
worldwide under his leadership has been affirmed by various
international excellence awards such as the Aga Khan Award
for Architecture in 2016.
DUTIES
- Preparing and presenting design proposal to clients
- Advising client on the aesthetics and practicality of project
- Submission of documents for approval of local authorities
- Negotiating with contractors and other professionals
- Attending regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
- Coordinating the work of contractors
- Conducting site visits to check progress from initial concept stage to building
completion
- Coordinating Consultants and Stakeholders
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture, University of Lagos, Nigeria (1986-
1990)
- Masters in Ecological and Sustainability Design, University of Brighton, United
Kingdom (1991-1993)
- Doctorate in Architecture, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (1995-1999)
- Registered architect with Boards of Architects Malaysia (LAM) (2000)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Sustainable Design Consultancy
- Architectural and Heritage Conservation Consultancy
- Urban Design and Master Planning
- Interior Design
- Spatial Planning and Architectural Design
- GBI Facilitator
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Tropical Box House, Kuala Lumpur (collaboration with WHBC Architects)
- Pulau Banding Rainforest Research Centre, Gerik, Perak
- Otunba Offices, Lagos, Nigeria
- Hope City, Ghana (Collaboration with OBR Architects)
- Go Vap House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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10. PROJECT MANAGER
EVELIN DEVINA
Specializing in organizing and execution of construction
projects, Evelin sets the project objectives and plan including
handling job scopes, budgeting, scheduling and setting
performance requirements. She controls the management in
resources utilization through procurement of labour, materials
and equipment to prescribe schedule and plan. Progression of
work with well coordination between human and materials
resources is directed by her to achieve pre-determined
objectives of scopes including cost, time, quality and
satisfaction of client.
DUTIES
- Developing project scoped and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and
ensuring technical feasibility
- Utilize knowledge of statutory procedures, guidelines and policies on project
procedures
- Maintaining regular and frequent dialogues with authorities and various
stakeholders
- Application of verification techniques to manage changes in project scope,
schedule and costs
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture, University of Bristol, United
Kingdom (1985-1987)
- Masters in Architecture, Princeton University, United States (1988-1990)
- Doctorate in Architecture, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (1991-1993)
- Registered architect with Boards of Architects Malaysia (LAM) (2000)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Coordinating internal resources, stakeholders and third parties for project
execution
- Provide consultation services that encompass all professional architectural
services
- Propose project objectives and involves all parties to follow the schedule set
- Construction and technical feasibility consultation
- Project Management
- Quality control and supervision of project
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Taman Villa Inn, Pulau Pinang
- Forest City, Johor
- W Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
- Pavilion Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Ironbank Building, Auckland, New Zealand
- Air New Zealand Office building, Auckland, New Zealand
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11. DUTIES
- Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
- Undertaking complex calculations
- Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and
subcontractors
- Monitor the design, specification and integrity of building structure
- Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
- Monitor the structural progress of work on site and ensure the structural
specifications are compiled and met
- Liaise with the authorities on the civil and structural approval requirement of the
building project
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Civil Engineering, University of Bristol, United
Kingdom (1985-1988)
- Masters in Engineering Design, Bath University, United Kingdom (1990-1995)
- Registered engineer with the Board of Engineers of Malaysia (1997)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Construction and Program Management
- Civil Management Infrastructure
- Design and arrangement of facilities
- Material and equipment purchase and deliveries
- Job specs compilation and supervising of tendering procedures
- Building Information Modelling
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Gran Torre Santiago, Chile
- Horizon International School, Yangon, Myanmar
- Lido Residency, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
- The Capers, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
- The Gateway Office Building, Belfast, Northern Ireland
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
IR DARSHIINI VIGNESWARAN
Always up-to-date with the latest technology and innovating
value driven sustainable design, the Civil and Structural
Engineering team is positioned to diagnose the rapid
development of urban areas and deliver solutions that meet
the needs of safe and stable architectural design. The team
lead by Darshinii primarily serves both local and international
industries in terms of building physics, structural engineering,
Building Information Modelling and proposal of feasible design
systems. She has 20 years of experience within the engineering
industry. Her sound mathematical, scientific and methodical
thinking skills together with her ability to overview entire
projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
proves that she is equipped to counter various challenges
during building construction.
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12. LAR LIM JOE ONN
Landscape architect Lim Joe Onn undertake design projects
that seek to enhance the natural beauty of a space and provide
environmental benefits. He holds on to the principle of
rejuvenating built environments with greenery and pleasant
scenery. By focusing on methods people engage with their
surrounding environment, Lim believes that we can enhance
its architectural quality by taking senses through colours,
textures, light, form and space into consideration. The research
and experimentations done by him and his team shapes
enjoyable environments that are conducive to its users and
their respective functions. Having worked in numerous
landscaping projects far and wide as well as being a lecturer in
Universiti Putra Malaysia, he is an expert in tropical botany,
ecology and taxonomy.
DUTIES
- Confer with clients, engineers, and building architects to understand a project
- Conduct preliminary studies on site by analyzing contour, drainage and other
land conditions
- Prepare site plans and specifications to the design team
- Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and
structures
- Provide attention to conceptual design development, detailing and
documentation
- Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided
design and drafting software
- Select appropriate materials for use in landscape designs
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Landscape Architecture, University of Malaya
(1990-1994)
- Masters in Landscape Planning, University of Leibniz, Hannover, Germany
(1996-1998)
- Registered as a corporate member of the Institute of Landscape Architects
Malaysia (ILAM) (2001)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Vegetation-Bearing Architectonic Structures and Systems
- Master Planning and Guidelines
- Parks and Green Spaces
- Consultation on Tropical Plants Selection
- Sustainable Landscape Design
- Ecology Study and Conservation
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Bosco Verticale, Milan, Italy
- Le Nouvel KLCC, Kuala Lumpur (Collaboration with Patrick Blanc)
- Nanjing Green Towers, Nanjing, China
- PKNS Headquarters, Shah Alam
- Rietveld Park, Oranjestad, Aruba
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
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13. IR ICHE DUNSTAN OMARI
Joining the company in 2001, Ir Iche has 22 years of experience
within the engineering industry in Malaysia and abroad. With
his ability to create solutions and solve problems, playing a
central role in the design and implementation of mechanical
parts throughout different industries, he is versatile and well
equipped to tackle any challenges that may arise during the
building construction process. Iche has lead in a broad range of
engineering design projects, providing expertise in mechanical
and electrical system evaluation, selection and specification.
DUTIES
- Looking after the design and specification of the mechanical & electrical
aspects of the building such as elevators and air conditioning
- Monitoring the mechanical and electrical progress of works on site
- Monitoring and ensuring the Mechanical and Electrical Specifications are
compiled and met
- Liaise with the authorities on the Mechanical and Electrical approval
requirement of building projects
EDUCATION
- Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cape
Town, South Africa (1984-1988)
- Masters in Advanced Mechanical Engineering, University of Liverpool, United
Kingdom (1992-1993)
- Registered engineer with the Board of Engineers of Malaysia (1996)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Air conditioning and Mechanical ventilation systems
- Electrical Services on lighting
- Stormwater drainage system
- Innovative Water Technology: Rainwater Harvesting System
- Solar Energy system
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Hilton Windhoek Hotel, Namibia
- Carlton Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
- Telekom Tower, Kuala Lumpur
- Royal Court Theatre, London, United Kingdom
- Sakamanga Hotel, Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Shinjuku Mitsui Building, Tokyo, Japan
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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14. SR SHAM ZHEN WEN
With strong numerical and financial management skills, Sr
Sham Zhen Wen has over 5 years of experience working on
million-dollar projects. He works with clients to minimize the
costs of projects and enhance value for money, while still
achieving the required standards and quality. His ability is of
international standards, proven with his exceptional track
record. He possesses the knowledge to produce preliminary
feasibility studies, cost plans, rapid and accurate estimates
together with comprehensive tender documents, dealing with
procurement arrangements on various construction sectors,
managing financial aspects up to agreement of the final
account.
DUTIES
- Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bills of Quantities with the
architect and the client
- Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
- Perform risk, value management and cost control
- Advice on a procurement strategy
- Identify, analyze and develop responses to commercial risks
- Prepare and analyze costings for tenders
- Provide advice on contractual claims
- Analyze outcomes and write detailed progress reports
- Value completed work and arrange payments
- Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons), University of Science, Malaysia (2001-
2004)
- Masters in Quantity Surveying, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
(2005-2007)
- Registered SR. with Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) (2011)
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Project Budget Estimation
- Cost Management and Quantity Surveying
- Insurance Valuations
- Legal Support
- Management Consultancy
- Project Monitoring
PROJECTS INVOLVED
- Queensbay Mall, Penang
- Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
- MahaNakhon Tower, Bangkok, Thailand
- Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
- Rupayan Karim Tower, Dhaka, Bangladesh
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
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15. 3.0
PRELIMINARYSTUDIES

16. Zone J Parking Zone is a car park that is located adjacent of the Syopz Mall, the
commercial block within Taylor’s University’s campus compound. The site is
situated right next to the Syopz Mall which provides easy parking access for that
building. The site is also facing the lake to its East which offers a great vista to the
major buildings of the university. The site is large, barren without greenery and
open without shade which makes it very hot during the afternoon. The site is
one of the key areas where students who live nearby usually pass by when
entering and exiting the campus.
View to the North where
Syopz Mall is a prominent
figure
View of the lake to the
site’s East
3.1 SITE INTRODUCTION
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17. KEY PLAN SITE PLAN
Taylor’s University,
Subang Jaya
Site B
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18. Untarred road filled with coarse granite gravel makes the site
uncomfortable to walk on despite the high amount of pedestrians.
Uneven surface creates potholes that are soaked in water after rain.
Site is barren with barely any shade or vegetation, making the site
extremely hot to walk on during the afternoon.
SOLUTION: TAR THE ROAD SOLUTION: MORE VEGETATION AND SHADE
3.2 KEYISSUESTOADDRESS
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19. 4.0
ARCHITECTURE

20. USER GROUPS
Primarily students
Lecturers
University staff
SUSTAINABILITY
The main design of the recreation district is to provide a space where the people of Taylor’s University
can come and unwind themselves from work and enjoy themselves with both indoor and outdoor
activities with the view of the lake. It is also a leisure resting spot at all hours. The green design relaxes
the users when they are immersed within.
Sustainability refers to the need to develop the sustainable models necessary for the well being of humans.
The initial idea of the concept is to use sustainable building design and functional systems to create a
building that is environmental friendly for the community and requires low maintenance. Both
The building is arranged in a way that it is erected without sacrificing much parking space that is already
scarce in the area. The exterior façade of the building uses green trellis which provides natural cooling to
the building and reduces the amount of UV concentration into the building. The building uses a system
where it collects rain water to watered the plants on the façade.
PUBLIC REALM
1. To manage and facilitate any future outdoor activities for staff and students.
2. To create a comfortable and conducive space for bonding within the campus
community.
3. To create a healthy environment and landscape within the campus.
4. Explore viability of using renewable sustainable energy in structure.
5. To manage the project according to the project manager’s planning.
GOALS
4.1 DESIGN STATEMENT
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21. Situated right next to KLCC, Le Nouvel is a dual-tower luxury
residence with a façade integrating lush tropical greenery into a
heavily urbanized context. Its façade is a combination of vertical
rectangular aluminum posts and horizontal cable rods that allow
vines to grow onto it. Planter boxes are placed irregularly
between the posts.
The design of the Recreation District holds the principle of
resurrecting nature to site, which needs more shade and
greenery. Green walls form a barrier that improves sound and air
quality. Covering a façade with flora gives a positive psychological
impact to pedestrians of the barren site which lacks tranquil
softscape.
LE NOUVEL KLCC
4.2 CASESTUDY
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22. ACTIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES
The entire roof is covered with solar panels. Harvesting solar energy for electricity
reduces the building’s dependence on electrical power from power grids.
Water collected from rain and greywater from the toilets are collected in a tank and
pumped to irrigate the green walls
PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES
In terms of being sustainable, the concept of the building revolves around visual
permeability where green plants, vertical steel lattices, louvers and planter boxes
allow sufficient daylight into the interior yet provide shade that prevents the interior
from overheating. Openings and good permeability enhances ventilation and lighting
of the building, reducing the energy demand of the building.
4.3 Design strategies
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23. Traffic flow unobstructed. Green turf
welcomes visitors from Syopz Mall.
Stilts elevate the building to make way
for parking bays below.
Plane extruded to create space for
outdoor activities. Hibiscus plants create
boundary between turf and carpark.
Upper plane to enable view towards lake
and is utilized as outdoor cafeteria.
Slanted roof directs rainwater to gutter,
which will be collected and irrigate the
green walls. Large overhangs shade the
interior spaces.
A plot of land is utilized for simple
landscaping appealing to pedestrians.
The site’s surface is tarred.
4.4 Design development
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24. OUTDOOR
RECREATION
AREA
GREEN AREA
Installations and public
furniture designed by
Taylor’s students are
placed here
GAME SPACE
& MAGAZINE
CORNER
Pool tables, darts,
board games, foosball.
Leisure activities for
students
OFFICETOILET LOUNGE
PANTRY & INDOOR
RECREATION ZONE
CAFETERIA
(106m2)
(84m2)
(18 m2) (21 m2) (21 m2)
(150 m2)
(98 m2)
(81 m2)
Total floor area excluding stairs:
579 m2
Total floor area including stairs:
597 m2
First Floor Second Floor
4.5 Spatialarrangement
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25. REFER APPENDIX FOR A3 ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS
4.6 Architecturaldrawings
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26. Top view
4.7 Designvisualisation
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27. North façade
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28. South façade
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29. Perspective View from Syopz Mall
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30. Entrance
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31. Game Space
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32. Magazine Corner
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33. Pantry and Indoor Recreation Zone
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34. Outdoor Cafeteria
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35. 5.0
LANDSCAPE DESIGN

36. The site is initially an empty untarred area. Due to the lack of public transportation and high demand of
parking space, the site is utilized as a parking lot to cater students. The site is at a lower elevation compared
to the tarred roads to its West and South and is an immediate neighbour to Syopz Mall and the lake.
View to the South towards
D’Latour Residences at the site.
Cars are parked in the area.
View to the site from the carpark
entrance Southeast of the site.
Syopz Mall is a prominent figure
when viewed to the North.
5.1 existingSitecondition
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37. Due to the fact that the site is a barren piece of land paved with coarse granite gravels, the road condition is
bad. Sharp rocks cause discomfort to students and they may damage shoes. Potholes and road cavities are
present in high abundance. These cavities are filled with water during rainfall, significantly decreasing the
walkability of the site. Hence, it is recommended to cover the land with tar to create a proper parking lot.
The floor surface of the site is
unpaved, exposing the coarse
granite gravel to weathering.
Cavities are formed due to its
uneven surface. These cavities are
filled with water after rain, making
the site less walkable.
The rainwater is stagnant and only
dries up via evaporation after
several hours.
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38. Site plan and elevations shows the proposed landscape design by DTI.
The lack of vegetation in urbanized areas affects the quality of life in both physical and aesthetical aspects.
Thus, DTI proposes a revolutionary horticultural approach, by constructing vertical gardens in interiors and
exterior facades of the building. Raising vegetation surfaces reduces the effects of pollution and enhances
the quality of the urbanscape.
Softscape Hardscape
Manila grass Asphalt road
Peat soil Chengal timber floor
Traveler’s palm Cafeteria furniture
Hibiscus plant
Exterior Landscape:
Vertical Landscape:
Softscape Hardscape
Climbing oliander
flowering plant
(Strophantus Gratus)
Stainless steel cables
Jasmine plant
(Jasminum officinale
Variegatum)
Mosquito net
Deciduous climbing
shrub (Tinospora
Crispa)
Aluminum grid rail
Ashanti blood
flowering plant
(Mussaenda
erythrophylla )
Aluminum planter
boxes
5.2 Proposedlandscapelayout
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39. EXTERIOR SOFTSCAPE
Manila grass
(Zoysia matrella)
Peat soil (soil, peat and
sand in the ratio 7:3:2
by volume)
Traveler’s palm
(Ravenala
madagascariensis)
Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa sinensis)
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40. EXTERIOR HARDSCAPE
Asphalt road Chengal timber floor
Outdoor tables and
chairs (cafeteria
furniture)
12 parking bays are
sacrificed to make way
for green turfing
utilized in outdoor
activities
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41. Climbing oliander
flowering plant
(Strophantus Gratus)
Jasmine plant
(Jasminum officinale
Variegatum)
Deciduous climbing
shrub (Tinospora Crispa)
Ashanti blood flowering plant
(Mussaenda erythrophylla)
Stainless steel cables Mosquito net (Semi-permeable membrane
preventing rainwater from entering)
Aluminum grid railAluminum planter box
filled with peat soil 34
5.3 verticalgarden

42. The façade integrates lush tropical greenery into a urban context. Its façade is a combination of
vertical rectangular aluminum posts and horizontal cable rods that allow vines to grow onto it.
Planter boxes are placed regularly between the posts.
The typology of this façade falls under ‘indirect system with planter boxes’. Climber plants are
kept away from the walls by cable supporters. The cable system suits faster growing plants with
denser foliage. As time progresses, the growing plants will cover the façade entirely.
Advantages:
 Reduces noise level within building
 Provides insulation, thus decreasing air-conditioning
requirement
 Improved air quality
 Visually pleasing and soothing
Disadvantages:
 Requires costly nutrient, pruning and irrigation equipment
Improved air quality
 High construction cost
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43. View A
View B
View C
View D
5.4 Perspective renderings
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44. View A:
Vertical garden and asphalt tarred carpark
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45. View B:
Outdoor cafeteria on the Second Floor
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46. View C:
Vertical garden and louvers
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47. View D:
Hibiscus plants and grass lawn
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48. 6.0
Structuralandcivilworks

49. Due to high flow of water during rainy season, the subgrade of
the site becomes weaker. Hence, the subgrade is stabilized with a
binding agent, removed, replaced with a stronger material,
covered with stabilization fabric before placing the pavement
layer.
Culvert to be built to
segregate softscape
from hardscape and
collect runoff water
6.1 Culvertconstruction
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50. Perpetual Pavement combines the well-documented smoothness and safety advantages of asphalt with an
advanced, multi-layer paving design process, that with routine maintenance, extends the useful life of a
road. Pavements designed and constructed in accordance with the Perpetual Pavement concept has greater
endurance and weathering properties as they allow roads to be constructed with a cross slope style which
keeps water from ponding by directing them into the surface curb or gutters.
Asphalt paved area
6.2 Asphaltpavement
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51. After external earth work is completed, the soil investigation test is conducted. Through the use of Standard
Penetration Test (SPT), the soil at the site below the gravel is identified to be chard strata clay land.
Therefore, pad footings are used due to its uniform settlement.
Also known as blob footings, pad footings are solid mass of concrete laid in to support brick, timber or steel
posts. In this project, 17 pad footings are installed below the floor surface. Wooden planks form the square
shape of each stump. Steel columns are cast into one pad footing each. Each pad footing are 5 metres apart
from the other nearest pad footing.
6.3 Pad footing foundation
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52. The entire structure is constructed using metal framing system, which is a cost and time savvy method.
Steel is selected due to its sturdiness and weather-resistant qualities. Steel is immensely strong as well as
flexible, which means it can withstand bending forces without cracking. Its steel post and beam structural
design with wooden floor finishing is lightweight and portable, making it efficient to build.
Pad footing
Steel beam
Hollow rectangular
steel column
6.4 superstructure
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53. Location of support columns:
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor
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54. Chengal wood
flooring
Waterproof
sealant
Timber
secondary
beam
Stainless steel
L-connector
brackets
Steel I-beam
Its steel post and beam structural design with wooden floor finishing is
lightweight and portable, making it efficient to build. The floor structure is
made up of beams that extend from columns with brackets at intervals. The
secondary structure, which are timber beams, are locked in these brackets.
Wooden planks are then nailed onto the timber beams beneath.
Timber does not retain heat, decreasing heat gain of the building. Simple steel
structures are conventional and readily-available, thus decreasing time and
cost.
6.5 Floorsystem
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55. The roof is a monopitch steel roof structure
that slants to the South on a 30 degree angle
in order to maximize solar energy gain of the
solar panels on the roof. Mechanical and
electrical amenities and piping are placed
below the roof and above the ceiling.
Purlin
Rafter
Mechanical and
electrical amenities
are concealed in
this space
6.6 Roofstructure
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56. Advantages:
• Allowing passive design ventilation as air flows freely through the
gaps between timber planks
• Simple and lightweight for construction
• Rapid construction and lower costs due to prefabrication
• Wooden floors do not retain much heat nor conduct heat,
making them suitable for tropical weather
Disadvantages:
• Susceptible to fire as they lose strength at high temperatures
• Prone to corrosion at extremely humid environments
Pros and cons of steel post and beam structural
design with wooden floor finishing:
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57. 7.0
Mechanicalandengineering
works

58. The term solar PV (photovoltaic) refers to an array of cells containing a
solar photovoltaic material that converts solar radiation into direct
current electricity. For the case of our proposed Recreation District,
the entire single-slope roof surface with a surface area of 235 m2 is
covered with solar panels to maximize conversion of solar energy into
electrical energy for the building’s lighting and ventilation purposes. It
serves the dual purpose of allowing Taylor’s University to pursue a
renewable energy agenda, while simultaneously making optimum use
of its abundant solar energy available in the tropics.
Roof covered in solar
panels
The system is connected to an electricity grid so that electricity
generated is exported back to the grid. The utility company TNB then
pays the university a fixed premium rate per kilowatt hour (kWh) of
electricity. A system under 4Kw can earn RM 1.3708 per unit of
electricity generated. Output is supposedly guaranteed for a period
of 21 years.
7.1 Solar photovoltaicsystem
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59. Components of Solar Harvesting System:
Components of Solar Harvesting System Function
PV Modules Convert sunlight instantly into DC electric
power
Inverter Converts DC power into standard AC power
for use in the home, synchronizing with
utility power whenever the electrical grid is
distributing electricity.
Battery Stores energy when there is an excess
coming in and distribute it back out when
there is a demand. Solar PV panels
continues to re-charge batteries each day
to maintain battery charge.
Utility Meter Utility power is automatically provided at
night and during the day when the demand
exceeds your solar electric power
production.
Charge Controller Prevents battery overcharging and prolongs
the battery life of your PV system.
• You can benefit from the Governments feed-in tariff which pays a
set rate per kWh of electricity generated and an additional rate for
any exported back to the national grid.
• Panels are designed to generate power even on cloudy days, they
simply need light to produce electricity.
• Clean energy means you reduce your carbon emissions by up to 1
tonne per annum.
• Producing your own power protects against rising energy prices.
• Panels degrade over time by approximately 20% over 25 years, this
however is taken into account in most reputable suppliers
calculations.
• It may be beneficial to replace the inverter after 10 years to
optimise power generation, although this is not essential.
Pros and cons of solar energy harvesting system:
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Supplier:
Ditrlic Solar
D2-9-G,
Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1,
Jalan PJU 1A/46,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia
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60. Type of Fixture Lumination Suspended Luminaire
Image of Fixture
Luminous flux (lm) 3750
Power (W) 47
Colour temperature (K) 3000
Colour rendering index
(CRI)
80
Average life rate (hours) 50,000
Colour designation Warm White
Type of Fixture GE Biax Downlights
Image of Fixture
Luminous flux (lm) 2200
Power (W) 32
Colour temperature (K) 2700
Colour rendering index
(CRI)
82
Average life rate (hours) 20,000
Colour designation Warm White
Supplier:
TW Meng Enterprise Sdn Bhd
3, Ground Floor, Jalan Sanggul 1F,
Bandar Puteri, 41200 Klang,
Selangor, Malaysia
7.2 Lighting fixtures
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61. Split unit systems are one of the most common type of air-conditioning units used
today. It operates silently, has an elegant appearance and a hole on the wall is
unnecessary to install the unit. It consists of two units, an outdoor unit (Condenser)
and one indoor unit (Evaporator) connected by copper tubing.
SPLIT UNIT SYSTEMS
Ventilating fans are used to extract the pollutants directly to the outside before they
spread throughout the room. These devices is used at the bathrooms of the
Recreation District to remove foul odors that may linger in the room.
VENT FAN
• Reduces the moisture of the building’s interior
• Brings fresher, cleaner air into the building
• Costly to maintain
• Requires energy and emits large amounts of greenhouse gases
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
7.3 Mechanicalventilation
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62. Electrical system
schematic diagram: 7.4 electricalsystem
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63. The harvesting of rainwater simply involves the collection
of water from the solar panel covered roof, and
subsequently storing this water for later use.
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Rainwater flows to the
gutter
Directed by the gutter,
the water moves to a
collection tank
Lastly, the water
irrigates the plants
• Low cost maintenance and does not require purifying if for
irrigation purposes
• Water bills reduced by reducing ground water demand
• Unreliable rainfall with water supply highly dependent on
weather
• High starting costs
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
GREYWATER REUSING
To reduce water wastage, greywater in the toilets are
directed via poly pipes and are used to irrigate the plants.
• Low cost maintenance and does not require purifying if for
irrigation purposes
• Water bills reduced by reducing ground water demand
• Dual plumbing required to separate greywater from black water.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
7.5 Water supply system
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64. Gutters covered in grid railings are placed at the inner side
of the façade, thus preventing excess water and rainfall
from entering the interior.
Excess water that enters the
building are collected in gutters
and removed
Gutter system
7.6 Drainage system
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65. Sewer piping
Water
supply
Rainwater
Greywater
Water system
schematic diagram: 7.7 Water supply system
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66. 7.8Fire protectionsystemFire protection system
schematic diagram:
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67. 8.0
Projectmanagement

68. AR. DR. DATO SERI TONG CHIN SWEE
Architect
8.1 Organizationalchart
AR. EVELIN DEVINA
Project Manager
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SDN BHD
Representative: Ar. Sateerah Hassan
Client
IR. DARSHIINI VIGNESWARAN
Civil and Structural Engineer
SR. SHAM ZHEN WEN
Quantity Surveyor
LAR. LIM JOE ONN
Landscape Architect
IR. ICHE DUNSTAN OMARI
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
DTI DESIGN GROUP SDN BHD
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69. COMPANY’S SUCCESS CRITERIA
Criteria Implementation Within Project
Integrity Despite budget constraints, quality of work will not be undermined and we will strive to source for the
best workmanship available
Design To accomplish the intended design, the approach to the project given will be Quality + Cost
Effectiveness
Excellence Each stage of the project’s execution must go according to schedule to optimize the performance
output and prevent any delay that will cause costly consequences
Authenticity Striving to achieve the best quality for the client
Sustainable Implementing projects that are delivered on time, within budget, meet client expectations with
minimum waste created during construction phase.
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70. THE TRIPLE CONSTRAINT
RM 1,500,000 (Including consultant fees)
September 2017 – July 2018
(10 months)
Recreation District in
Taylor’s University
Constraint Implementation Within Project
Time The relationship between time and cost is directly proportional as if the duration of project execution increases, labour cost will
increase. Thus, all tasks are required to follow the designated schedule strictly without any delay. The name of Taylor’s University is
at stake since students all around Malaysia will use the building during the Architecture Workshop.
Modularity as such of its façade and structure is selected as a strategy to speed up the construction and assembly process.
Scope Extensive briefings, frequent reviews and meetings are conducted so that all members involved in construction are clear about the
project and their given tasks. This ensures the smoothness of project flow.
Cost All resources are planned to prevent material wastage
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71. 8.2Work breakdown structure
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72. 62

73. Organizational chart
8.3 Pert chart
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74. 8.4 Gantt chart
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75. 65

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77. 8.5 Risk factor analysis
Non-Engineering Risks Engineering Risks
Political Risk Client Risk
Environmental and Geological Risk Design Risk
Natural Hazards Risk Project Execution Risk
Country Risk Contract Management and Tendering Risk
Statutory Compliance Risk Resource Risk
List of Possible Risks Ways to Counter Risks
Weather and climatic conditions
such as heavy rain that may cause
construction delays
Gantt Chart is planned in a weekly format whilst certain tasks such as erection of
superstructure can be done within a few days, giving a margin for delay that
prevents affecting the designated schedule
Poor safety procedures With strict regulations set with the principle of Integrity by DTI, all construction
personnel must follow safety procedures and wear safety equipment provided
at all times during construction
Plants on vertical garden façade did
not grow as fast as expected
According to the Pert chart, a time of 14 weeks is given for the plants to grow
naturally while other works such as floor finishes can be done simultaneously to
prevent delay. The façade is full of planter boxes which will serve as light and
shadow louvers that shade the interior from sunlight even if the plants are not
fully grown in August 2018.
Construction delays due to skilled
work
Most components of the building including its façade are built in a modular and
prefabricated format and can be assembled easily on site, promising a speedy
construction.
Statutory clearance and approvals With DTI’s strong experience and establishment in various authority procedures
done in Malaysia, a maximum time of only 6 weeks is required to complete the
construction documentation
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78. 8.6 summary

79. 9.0
QUANTITYSURVEY

86. 10.0
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