INITIAL PROPOSAL FOR SITE

2. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Introduction
About the Site
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Jalan Prima 2, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
The site is located in Jalan Prima 2 in Kepong. The area is mainly
populated by Chinese, thus, it’s surrounded by Chinese-owned
businesses around the site. The football field onsite is frequently
used by the locals during the afternoon before going for dinner by
the row of food stalls opposite the road. Nearby landmarks include
the AEON Metro Prima Mall and AEON Big Kepong Mall.
People speak mostly in Hokkien, Mandarin, and Malay there.
During the weekends, locals can be seen relaxing by the food stalls
mingling with each other. The site itself is usually hot due to
tropical weather but there are trees by the sidewalk that provide
cooling shade. The traffic is usually tame because the roads are
wide and parking spaces abundant. The site is not a popular spot
to visit so it is not crowded at all.

3. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Site Analysis
S.W.O.T.
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Strength
• Sufficient parking for locals
Weakness
• Noisy, lack of street lighting, no proper resting
area, lack of rubbish bins and poor safety
Opportunity
• A proposed resting space for the public
Threat
• Possible vandalism and misuse of structure

4. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Case Studies ①
Trash lighting
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About the Project
• By Yanko Design Group - Combining solar
power and waste disposal to encourage users
to be environmentally aware.
• Both ideas collides together in flourishing the
site well.
• The garbage collector has its own icons/labels
to indicate the uses respectively.
• The lamp uses solar power - absorbs enough
solar power to use for the night to punctuate
out light for the people who are walking
around.
References: https://www.fastcodesign.com/1664916/kibisi-rethinks-
street-lights-with-forest-of-urban-trees

5. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Case Studies ②
sTREEt Lamp
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About the Project
• Designed by a Danish firm KiBiSi - sTREEt uses
solar powered lights and seating elements like
swings to improve public space.
• A street furniture to help improve sidewalks and
use for the city.
• Tree can adjust its form and function to the
specific needs of every corner
References: https://www.fastcodesign.com/1664916/kibisi-
rethinks-street-lights-with-forest-of-urban-trees

6. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Case Studies ③
Accoya Street Furniture
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About the Project
• Designers wanted to have a pedestrian friendly
environment, hence creating a street furniture
out of Accoya wood.
• 15m3 of Accoya wood was used for the seating,
4 large planters, additional smaller planters and
2 large deck areas.
• The log seating works as a sun trap and recalls
the elements of the nearby foreshore.
• Accoya was the chosen site for its outstanding
durability and stability, non toxic process and
environmental credentials.
References: https://www.accoya.com/projects/project/accoya-
street-furniture-lower-brougham-street-upgrade-new-zealand/

7. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Design Objective & Concept
Glowing Boxes
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Design Objective
• Encourages more outdoor activities to be
carried out.
• Brighter walkway improves the safety of the
community at night.
• Improves the cleanliness of the area.
• Improves social interaction.

8. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Design Proposal
Glowing Boxes
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9. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) User Experience 9
1. The wide field offers the
residents the
entertainments. At the
same time, the food stalls
serve the excellent food
and drinks. It is a great spot
to chill with friends for all
age groups.
3. Good place to socialize
with friends and watch
football.
2. Street-lighting can be used
to promote security in the
residential area and to
increase the quality of life
by artificially extending the
hours in which it is light so
that activity can take place.

10. Community Service Initiative
(UCM60102U) Choice of Material 10
Shipping pallets
Possible sustainable materials for proposed design
Metal water pipes Wine boxes Oil barriers