5. Site Model
SCALE 1:500
The site plan of Bukit Saputangan in Taman Botani Negara, Shah Alam is studied and
analysed and hence, a 1:500 model is produced. With the use of cardboard, brown
board, and coconut husks the site plan is translated into a model with analysed
topography and the location of the tower; along with the landscape of the site.
15. trengthS Weakness
O Tpportunities hreats
- Existing structure of observation tower attracts
tourist
- Ideal place for people to getaway from the city
life which attracts more people
- Serves as educational site due to natural life
surrounding it
- Too many people using the observation tower
might drop it’s quality if not maintained properly
- No signs around which showed people that
they should not run and cycle downhill
- Hill to the tower is very steep which may cause
accidents
- 360 view from the top of observation tower
- Vegetation prevents landslide
- High topography of site would not be affected
by floods
- Not accessible by car
- Insufficiency of facilities such as toilets
- Lack of safety forces such as railing on the
side of the site
16. 3
LANDSCAPE
● The site is surrounded by a lush
green mountainous landscape.
● Tall trees and pockets of light
accompany the path towards the
tower.
● The tower stands at the clearing on
the edge of the peak.
botanical garden
18. - Peak of the hill.
- Surrounded by natural
trees and foliage.
- Rocky terrain.
- Cliffs.
19. Analysis
Natural Features
Strength and weaknesses of natural features present on site.
Strength:
● Natural foliage and trees creates a boundary between the path and the cliffs.
● Peak of the hill gives interesting views and a possible landmark.
● Trees gives shades from sunlight and heat.
Weaknesses:
● Cliffs that surround the site can be dangerous.
22. Surface Drainage
Natural Drainage
WATER SOURCE:
Rainwater Drainage
The sites natural surrounding elements function as drainage system.
No man made drainage systems are found at site.
NOTE: High Altitude Advantage
Site is located at high altitude, far from sea level.
Thus, floods do not threaten the site.
24. Foliage
Canopy foliage is a natural filter that reduces rainwater fall
Areas that are least covered by foliage are exposed to more rainwater fall.
.
25. Inclined Slope
Slopes along the the path from a basin that will catch rainwater
potentially causing soil to soften. Thus resulting in path deformation.
26. Inclined Slope
Shown in a massing model, rainwater flows down from all sides of the inclined slopes from the site.
Creates cascading fall of water on all sides.
27. Ground Pavers
Pavers have patterned holes to reduce rainwater
accumulation.
The ground at the tower will potentially collect
rainwater due to the flat surface of the peak.
Exposed Ground
Exposed ground soil captures rainwater allowing it
to permeate through soil strata
28. The types of soil on site determines and plays a huge part in construction
and vegetation.
Analysis and suitability is carried by touch as well as the percentage of
gravel, sand and fines.
Suitability of soil for the following:
Landscape
Structures
Drainage
ANALYSIS OF SOIL CONDITION
SOIL CONDITION
29. A B
C
DSUITABILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
SITE A: GOOD
SITE B: AVERAGE
SITE C: GOOD
SITE D: BEST
30. ANALYSIS OF SOIL CONDITION
SITE A
SITE CONDITION: Gentle
Slope
Loamy soil
● Excellent drainage
● Loose moist soil
● Dense fine grains
● Promotes infiltration
● Suitable for vegetation growth
● Good for construction
NOTE: Loamy soil - slight dense soil
Site completely
covered by fallen
leaves and twigs
31. ANALYSIS OF SOIL CONDITION
SITE B
SITE CONDITION: Underneath existing structure
Silt Soil
● Wet heavy clay-cakey soil
● Drainage problems
● Gravel and sand underneath topsoil
● Easy site work
● Unsuitable for vegetation
NOTE: Silt soil - granular material between
sand and clay mixed in water
32. ANALYSIS OF SOIL CONDITION
SITE C
SITE CONDITION: Inclined
Slope
Loam soil
In terms of soil condition
● Sand and gravel on surface
● Slight drainage problems
● Good for construction
● Suitable for vegetation
NOTE: Site C soil condition analysis covers the whole
stretch of the decline and incline of slope.
Threats to construction in reference to
the inclined slope
● Sliding soil
● Costly excavation
● Potential Erosion
*Concave terrain causes water buildup
which softens the soil at times.
Soil along the inclined
slope
33. ANALYSIS OF SOIL CONDITION
SITE D
SITE CONDITION: Entrance
Gravel and Sand
● Sand and gravel
● Dry sandy soil
● Best for structures
● Average drainage
● Average suitability for vegetation
Soil by the entrance
34. Density, Species.
Existing Vegetation
Density of Vegetation:
Analysed through physical observation of sight.
Species of Vegetation:
Vegetation are identified through the most occurrence of species or the most unique
that could be implemented in future designs.
35. Large number of irregular windows
corresponding each space appeared
on the side of the building, reflecting
the concept of raumplan.
Least Dense-
Scatterd Trees and
Vines throughout the
forest.
Dense-
Nipah Palm create
denser atmosphere and
repetition of Shore trees.
ost Dense-
w of just green,
ated by the
owding of trees.
NSITY
37. Large number of irregular windows
corresponding each space appeared
on the side of the building, reflecting
the concept of raumplan.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
38.
39. (b) Rushfoil,
Croton
(a) Meranti,
Shorea Leprosula
Distribution
South East Asia rainforest, Thailand Peninsular,
Malay Peninsular, Sumatera, Borneo.
Ecology
Light-demanding species, can be found on both
flat and hill land.
Distribution
Pantropical, some species extends into
temperate areas.
Uses
Medicinal oil, flavouring, biofuel source.
40. (d) Sago Palm,
Metroxylon sagu
(c) Meranti Merah,
Shorea Singkawang
Found
The Sago Palm can be found on the shrub layer
amongst many other plants species of plants such
as tumeric, etc. Usually in cluster of 2-3 matured
plants that form a hedge look-a-like.
Uses:
Food called Sago, other known as palm seeds.
Colour
In clusters, around the mother tree. The Meranti
Merah are slim trees in a favourable light tone.
When light penetrates the canopy and shines in
the bark.
Engandred
The Meranti Merah is a critically endangered
species since the year 1998.
41. trengthS Weakness
O Tpportunities hreats
- Vegetation provides shade for 70% of the site.
- Paving stones used in the tower area helps with the
dispersion of water through the soil.
- Different layers of the canopy (from the palms to the
meranti tree tops) create different atmospheres for users
on different levels.
- Excavation of soil is needed in order to create land that
is safe to build.
- The gradient slope can be dangerous to young users
such as children.
- Soil such as clay can cause flooding under the tower
creating an undesirable habitat for users due to increase
of mosquitos.
- Removal of trees during excavation may cause
landslides.
- Deforestation of the site will destruct the natural habitat
and poses a threat to the ecosystem.
- A very dense forest creates an eye-opener to users to
learn about endangered species, such as the
endangered Meranti Merah. Awareness can be raised to
this cause.
42. 4
CLIMATE
● Menara Sapu Tangan is located in
Taman Botanical Garden, Shah
Alam, Malaysia.
● Malaysia is located near the equator
and has a tropical rainforest climate.
● It being hot and humid throughout
the year.
botanical garden
43. -
Sun Path
7 am
1 pm
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 am
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
● Sunrise
● Moderate sunlight
● Maximum light intensity
● Hottest
● Sunset
● Moderate sunlight
●
No much facilities built in the area. Just a
tower located at there.
● Mostly people will find shaded area to rest
or going inside tower.
EAST
WEST
44.
45. Light Intensity
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
Red area indicates the highest concentration of UV
Rays. More sunlight exposed when there are lesser
trees shaded.
Yellow area indicates the moderate exposure of
sunlight.
Green area indicates the most shaded area due to
surrounded by trees.
46. Shaded Area
● Tower provide a lot of shades.
These shaded area provides refuge from sunlight and rain.
47. People in the Site
Most people wore more less revealing clothes because they want to avoid getting bitten by insects and exposure of sunlight.
While other people who wears more revealing clothes such as sleeveless tops and shorts to make themselves cooler by the
presence of wind.
Some people wore caps to avoid sunlight distracting their sight.
48. ●
RAIN
When it rains:
Advantages
● The site is free from flooding
due to the hill
Disadvantages
● The route to the site will
become very slippery and not
recommended for people to
hike, as the slope is also very
steep
● Trees that are weaker is seen
to tumble due to strong wind
● The humid conditions after the
rain seems to attract many
insects such as mosquitos
and ants to many of the trees
and existing structures
Trees here provide more
shelter during rain
Many red ants nests
The trees here provide no shelter for rain
49. RAIN
● Ridges or steps can be added to the
slippery slope to prevent slippage
when walking up the slope
SUGGESTIONS
● Add more rest stops/shelter area to
hide from rain
● Regularly have staff sweep the
leaves off the roads as the leaves
make walking very slippery
50. Wind Direction
Feel more wind on top of the tower
(No trees are blocking the presence of
the wind)
Feel less wind on the ramp
(Trees are blocking the
presence of the wind) Wind blown from west
Feel more wind on the flat land
(No trees are blocking the
presence of the wind)
51. trengthS Weakness
O Tpportunities hreats
● High exposure to UV light rays which could
cause sun burnt and sun stroke.
● Not enough resting facilities.
● Build more resting and shaded area for people
to rest after a tiring hike.
● Potential Solar Energy.
● Accidents easily happen due to steep slope.
● Slippery accidents might occur after or during
the rain while hiking.
● Attacks of mosquitoes due to the humid
weather.
● Cooling breeze on the higher level.
53. Macro Route
KTM : Batu caves-pelabuhan klang route
- To KTM Shah Alam
KTM Shah Alam - Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam
- 10-15 minutes by car
- Take uber rm10-14
- Grabcar rm12
56. Operation hour : 8:30am - 4:30pm (Tuesday -
Sunday)
Park is closed on Mondays except during school
holidays or public holidays
Entrance Fee : Adult RM3, Children RM1, visitors
55 years old and above RM1.
Peak Hour : 8.30am - 11.30am
Visitor : Hikers and group of students
Reason : Hiking and visiting the place
Operation Hours
60. Vehicles route
The exclamation
point shows the
steepest slope
among the route.
It is difficult for
normal vehicles to
move up the hill
unlike a four-wheel
drive car which is
able to move easily.
61. Pedestrian route
The 3 exclamation
points represents the
steep slopes.
It is difficult for people
to walk up in that 3
slopes.
Hence, people needs
to be cautious along
the way.
62. Cyclist route
The 3 exclamation
points shows the
steep slopes.
Cyclists would push
their bicycles
whenever they pass
by the slopes
because it requires a
great amount of
strength to go up.
64. DISTANCE AND
TIME TO SITE
1. 2 hours to reach site
2. Site distance from
entrance to Sapu Tangan
Tower 2.23km
SAPU TANGAN TOWER
65. Circulation of Sapu Tangan
Tower
CIRCULATION
OF SAPU
TANGAN
TOWER
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
66. 1. The route is accessible by both pedestrians and
vehicles.
2. There is signage and maps, preventing users
from getting lost.
trengthS Weakness
O Tpportunities hreats
1. The route is not divided where both vehicles
and humans use the same path which is
dangerous.
2. Steep and bumpy roads with potholes
3. No safety mirrors at T-Junctions
4. Route to the site is very narrow
1. Visitors get to be in touch with nature
2. Appreciate the views and vistas while hiking
1. Hikers tend to get injured easily on the steep
route
2. Vehicles will most likely get a flat tire due to
the potholes.
3. Accidents might happen especially among
vehicles and pedestrians
67. 6
VIEWS & VISTAS
“An awareness of a range of time, events, or
subjects; a broad mental view: "the deep and
sweeping vistas these pioneering critics
opened up" (Arthur C. Danto).
botanical garden
69. Location of Bukit Sapu
In the middle of many tall
buildings in the city, Bukit Sapu
Tangan is located in a strategic
location as it stands out among
all the other surrounding. The
green vegetation, and the hill is
quite a rare feature in an
urbanised area with many
modernised buildings, thus
making it a unique attraction.
70. Location of the Garden
The garden is located close to
Klang and Shah Alam
71. Tower Location
The tower is located at the top of the hill, about 6 km round
trip from the entrance gate of Taman Botani Negara Shah
Alam. The location of the tower on the map is as shown
below(red arrow showing the location of the tower on the
map). The tower location allows someone to get a 360 view of
the surrounding places when they stand at the top most level
of the tower.
72. Convenience to Travel
It is not the easiest task to travel to the Bukit Sapu tower
as one has to go through many hilly terrains, covering a
distance of 1.8 km and the path keeps getting narrower
and steeper as one keeps going up. It however becomes
rather more convenient as the path has been tarmacked,
making it easier to walk on and that as well, does away
with snakes and other crawling animals that might pose
as a threat during the hike.
Travelling to Taman Botani Negara is
convenient as long as someone organizes their
own form of transport. Public transportation to
the place is grossly lacking.
Bukit Sapu is quite
remote, as it is located at
the top of a hill
(Handkerchief Hill)
75. A The platform entrance leading the pathway towards the tower.
Has a slightly steep slope, bringing suspense to the user to what
lies upon it.
76. B The pathway converging towards a point, engaging the user to
move forward. The tall grown trees forms a canopy providing
shade and shelter.
77. C The contrast between dark and light alternates along the route.
78. D The front part from the entrance is brighter. It is much more
brighter and open. It gives a sense of a warm welcoming feeling
which invites the user to move forward.
79. E The slope becomes steeper as it reaches the end. The area is
more enclosed compared to the front areas due to the shading
of trees. The coverage provides a comfy environment.
80. F Reaching the tower, the steep slope at the end is brighter as if
it’s welcoming the user into a brand new undiscovered
environment.
81. GThe platform at the tower is very bright. The trees around are
commonly bushes which allows coverage at the mean time also
providing openness.
82. - Gives a sense of coziness. Not too dark or too bright.
- The foliage provides natural shading and also blocks
unwanted sunlight entering the pathway.
- Cooling breeze will brush through the leaves giving a
chilling and windy environment.
Shades
85. -From the north west , the billboard at the entrance can be seen at the beginning.
-The shade of the foliage shows the vivid images of the tree which gives a contrast to the trees
and light.
86. At the north east, most of the path are exposed to the sky which makes that area looks brighter and open.
The tower can be seen at the end of the path.
North East View
88. When going back from the tower to the entrance, the slope that going downwards blocks some of the path which
gives an illusion that somehow the path seems distorted from some of the angle.
90. lora
aunaF
● Wild tropical rainforest trees
● Mostly rubber trees
● Bamboo, mosses, durian
trees etc
● They used naturally
grown trees as the
landscape trees.
Insects : ants, bugs, flies,
mosquito etc
Animal: monkeys, deers
92. IMPACT OF FEELING THROUGH OUT THE SURROUNDING :
PANORAMIC VIEWS.( FREEDOM, OPENNESS)
93. FEELINGS OF THE VIEWS:
❏ THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE ENDLESS HORIZON SHOW A DEEP SENSE OF
SATISFYING CONTRAST BETWEEN THE ELEMENTS OF THE SURROUNDING WHICH
DIMINISH THROUGHOUT A PERSPECTIVE VIEW. CONSISTING OF DIFFERENT REALM.
94. ❏ THE FILTRATION OF FRESH AIR THROUGH THE TREES MAKING IMPACT OF THE
BREEZE AGREEABLE.
95. ❏ FROM THE HEIGHT BY FOCUSING TO THE VIEWS AND HORIZON WE FEEL A DEEP
SENSE OF OPENNESS AND FREEDOM.
96. ❏ THE ELEMENTS PRESENT IN THE VIEWS SEEM TO BE EXTREMELY
SMALL, EVENTHOUGH THEY ARE MEGASTRUCTURES LIKE
SKYSCRAPERS. EX: THE BLUE MOSQUE, THE STADIUM, THE
CONSTRUCTION SITE, HOUSING AREA.
❏ FROM THE VIEWING DECK WE CAN ANALYSE THE NOTION OF
CONSISTENCY OF THE HEIGHT OF A STRUCTURE, UNDERSTANDING
THE PROPORTION OF ITS HEIGHT.
97. ❏ THE EXPERIENCE IN STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE HEIGHT FIGURE OUT A
POWERFUL TELEPORTATION TO A HIGHER LEVEL WHERE PEACEFULNESS AND
SOLITARINESS RULE.
❏ THE FEELING OF THE PLEASANT BREATHTAKING VIEW FROM THE HEIGHT
PRODUCE AN ADVENTUROUS AND EXCITING MOOD FULL OF ADRENALINE.
❏ THE MEDITATED CALMNESS OF THE SPACE OCCUPYING WITH THE SOOTHING
SOUND OF THE BREEZE CROSSING THE TREES, LEAVES AND BRANCHES.
100. STADIUM SHAH ALAM
SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ADBUL AZIZ MOSQUEWISMA MBSA &SULTAN
ALAM SHAH MUSEUM
BANGUNAN SULTAN
SALAHUDDIN ABDUL
AZIZ SHAH
Bukit Sapu
Tangan
101. ❏ North view from the mosque is endless greenery in
which the botanical garden is camouflaged with the
surroundings
❏ The botanical garden gives and endless natural green
carpet view when viewed from the higher floor of
these prominent buildings.
❏ The greenery of the botanical garden contrasts with
the materiality of the buildings around it thus giving
more prominent and focus to the buildings around the
garden.
❏ The types of trees planted surrounding Bukit Sapu
Tangan are in decreasing height thus the view of the
city is not obstructed for the user .
102. ❏ By seeing the topography the botanical park is situated in a way it forms a continuous
forest from one state to another which would be a perfect getaway from the city but
totally remote area as it is easily accessible.
Bukit cerakah
forest reserve
103. What do others think about this
garden? Which are the favourite
views and least favourite ones.
Interview video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpoc9gh62pI
ps: no subtitle, try your best to listen attentively
104. ❏ Question ask:
1 Where are you from?
Mother of family : Kapar, Klang
Fakrih : Shah Alam
Akhira : SS2
Zahira : Puchong
105. 2 Why do you come to this park? Have you been here before?
Mother of family : No, been here many times. But first time for the
Baby. It is easier for us to bring our baby up here
by using trolly.
Fakrih : Third time.
Akhira : First time.
Zahira : Third time.
106. 3 What do you like about this park?
Mother of family : The nature
Fakrih : The view from the tree house.
Akhira : The view from the tree house.
Zahira : A place where i can walk a lot.
107. 4 In this park which are your favourite spot?why?
Mother of family : The journey towards the treehouse which
surrounded by trees because of nature.
Fakrih : Tree house. The view is very nice that allows
me to view Shah Alam city.
Akhira : Tree house. The view is very nice that allows
me to view Shah Alam city.
Zahira : Journey towards the tree house.
108. 5 If you would like to take a picture, which view would you choose and
why?
Mother of family : Under the tree house. Because the baby cannot
goes up.
Fakrih : On top of the tree house.
Akhira : On top of the tree house.
Zahira : On top of the tree house.
109. 6 In the future, would you like to come here again?
Mother of family : Yes
Fakrih : Yes
Akhira : Yes
Zahira : Yes
110. 7 What do you think that can improve to attract more visitors to come
to this park?
Mother of family : Provides rest stop and public toilet.
Fakrih : Build a treehouse
Akhira : Signboard along the way. Rest spot.
Zahira : -
111. 8 Let’s criticize a bit, which is your least favourite spot here? And why?
Mother of family : There is no spot that I don’t like.
Fakrih : Not sure, really.
Akhira : Provides natural trails. I prefer nature way to
immerse myself in nature and they should maintain
The treehouse
Zahira : Treehouse (afraid of height)
112. ❏ Most people who
visited this park
come from Klang
Valley. The main
reason of visiting
this park is to
immerse in
mother nature
and the view
especially from
the treehouse.
The best view to
take photo is the
top of the tree
house that shows
the view of the
city giving the
sense of
successful after
the hiking.
Analysis (Interview)
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113. ❏ Most people who
visited this park
come from Klang
Valley. The main
reason of visiting
this park is to
immerse in
mother nature
and the view
especially from
the treehouse.
The best view to
take photo is the
top of the tree
house that shows
the view of the
city giving the
sense of
successful after
the hiking.
Analysis (Interview)
http://www.expatgomalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Presto_Map.jpg
114. ❏ Most people who
visited this park
come from Klang
Valley. The main
reason of visiting
this park is to
immerse in
mother nature
and the view
especially from
the treehouse.
The best view to
take photo is the
top of the tree
house that shows
the view of the
city giving the
sense of
successful after
the hiking.
Analysis (Interview)
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115. ❏ There are some
suggestion made
by them, for
example, Provides
rest stop and public
toilet, build more
treehouse in
different spot,
signboard along
the way.
Analysis (Interview)
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015/05/durian-tree-house-9.jpg
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2013/11/Public-Toilet-Malaysia.jpg
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116. ❏ When there is
pros, surely there
be cons. They
should provide
natural trails
rather than the
tar road. The
maintenance of
the treehouse is
bad. They should
repair it.
Analysis (Interview)
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117. - A Converging point that leads to the tower , in
which the path is enclosed by nature
- -The surrounding brings out the emotional value
of being free and yet safe
- The panoramic views of the city when viewed
from the tower
trengthS Weakness
O Tpportunities hreats
- The difference in the slope height that made the
journey difficult as it requires more strength
- Lack of flowering plants to paint the green
canvas surrounding
-It is an easily accessible short getaway from the
city where they can keep in touch with nature
-To indulge in the 360 panaromic view of the forest
-The fallen leaves that jeopardises people’s safety
as they are slippery when stepped on
-There aren’t any safety boundaries at the end of
the slope that could jeopardise people’s safety
118. 7
ACTIVITIES
The Shah Alam botanical gardens is filled
with a variety of activities. These
activities, however, are suited to more
than one target customer; ranging from
activities suited for adrenaline junkies to a
family of three, with a baby.
botanical garden
119. REASON OF VISIT
- A family activity (Getaway from the city)
- Experience nature
- Wants the baby to appreciate nature from a young age.
- One of the more challenging courses.
OBJECTIVES
- Reaching the tower at the top.
Interview 1
A couple from Klang with a baby
120. Has had years of experience
REASON OF VISIT
- Taking up the challenge
- Cycling (Extreme difficulty) & Hiking
OBJECTIVES
- Reach the tower for picture-taking sessions.
Interview 2
University Students from Klang (5 pax)
121. REASON OF VISIT
- Experience the Skytrex and Cycling
- Heard the course was challeging through Google
- Came once before for a 5KM marathon event.
OBJECTIVES
- Reach the top of the hill.
Interview 3
Tourists from India
122. OPERATING HOURS: 8.30AM - 5.30PM
RUSH HOUR:
- Morning
REASONS FOR CLOSING AT 5.30PM:
- Monkeys usually wander the trails during this time..
Interview 4
Botanical Garden’s employee
124. Suggested Activities
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Flying Fox
This would serve as a relief for visitors who have hiked up
the steep slopes of the hill. Also, due to the fact that the
hike to the tower is the only route to and fro, this would
serve as a less taxing, alternative route.
Barbeque Area
The base of the tower would be the area where the
barbeque is held, whereas the tower can serve as the
leisure area.
Birdwatching
The thick and lush greenery provides enough cover for
the birdwatchers to stay hidden, while at the same time
provide some challenge in finding the exact location of the
birds
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Image reference:
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125. Kids
Kids would be motivated to hike to the top to observe the
view of the botanical garden through the binoculars.
Cyclists (Athletes)
Extremely steep slopes challenge cyclists and should only
be attempted by experts.
Tourists
Observe the different plants at different altitudes.
Photographers
The watchtower would encourage photographers to hike
up the hill in order to capture the beautiful view of the
botanical garden alongside the city’s skyline that can be
seen in the background.
Nature Lovers
The flourishing flora and fauna would catch the attention
of visitors who wish to engulf themselves with the
surrounding lush greeneries.
Target Audience
126. STRENGTHS
- Suitable length for cycling routes.
- Challenging slopes along the trail for hiking
WEAKNESSES
- Lack of rest stops and restrooms
- Steep slopes make cycling uphill difficult
OPPORTUNITIES
- Flying fox due to the suitability in height and lack of alternative routes.
- Top of the tower could be provided with binoculars for birdwatching.
- Barbeque area at the bottom of the tower
THREATS
- Steep, unmaintained road leads to danger for cyclists
- Absence of shelter would lead to dangerous situations during thunderstorms
due to the abundance of trees.
- Wild monkeys would start wandering around the trail area after approximately
5.30PM.
SWOT
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127. The wind breeze creates a gentle
background noise of rustling leaves
that surround the trail.
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WIND BREEZE
128. Throughout the trail, background
noise of insects are heard loudest
from the base of the tower, dead
silent in the center and then slightly
louder towards the end of the trail.
Monkeys could be heard coming
from the West of the tower, as well
as the base of the tower.
Birds could be heard West from the
tower, as well as at the base of the
tower. The noise is louder at the
entrance of the dense forest
NOISE
ANALYSI
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129. An assumed flight path goes
through the site from South-East of
the tower towards the North-West of
the tower.
NOISE
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NOISE FROM PLANE
