Project Management

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT REPORT
PROJECT 2: DOCUMENTATION OF A MEDIUM-SIZED PROJECT
5 JULY 2017
PROPOSED ARTSCAPE HEALING CENTER AT JALAN RAJA LAUT, KUALA LUMPUR FOR TOURISM MALAYSIA
NAME: KIMBERLEY EE SZE ANN
STUDENT ID: 0315319
TUTOR: AR.SATEERAH HASSAN
MARKS FOR 3 COMPONENTS : 1. ______/10 2.______/10 3.______/10
TOTAL : ______/30

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CONTENTS
1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE PROJECT
1.2 CLIENT
1.3 OBJECTIVES
1.4 PROPOSED PROGRAMMES
2.0 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.1 THE SITE
2.2 SWOT ANALYSIS
2.3 PESTLE ANALYSIS
3.0 PROGRAMME VIABILITY
3.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
3.2 PROJECT GOALS
3.3 SUCCESS CRITERIA
3.4 STAKEHOLDERS
4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY
4.1 KEY FEATURES
4.2 SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMMODATION
4.3 PROGRAMME RELATIONSHIP
4.4 MASSING STRATEGY DIAGRAM
5.0 MAINTENANCE STRATEGY
5.1 PROGRAMME MAINTENANCE
5.2 BUILDING AND SITE MAINTENANCE
6.0 RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION STRATEGY
6.1 RISK IDENTIFICATION
7.0 CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
7.1 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
7.2 GANTT CHART
8.0 REFERENCES

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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE PROJECT
The project is the Artscape Healing Center to be buit at Jalan Raja Laut,
Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, the client’s aim for the project is to build an
“urban escape” that will promrote relaxation in the heart of Malaysia’s
largest most bustling city, Kuala Lumpur. The overeaching theme of the
design is to incorporate art spaces complimented by nature to create
a balance between work and leisure in the lifestyle of urban dwellers.
Research shows that one of three people living within cities suffer from
urban stress and thus by proposing an“urban escape“ in the form of an
Artscape Healing Center, urban users will be given a moment of respite
from the stressful urban realm.
Client’s ideas to be taken in to consideration are as follows:
1. To maximise use of natural lighting and ventilation.
2. Art spaces should be well connected and view toward green spaces.
3. The building should be designed such that public and private spaces
are well defined.
4. Interior spaces need to consider team collaboration.
5. There needs to be a sufficient amount of space for the exhibition of
art works in the building.
1.2 CLIENT
Tourism Malaysia is the client for the Artscape Healing Center Project.
TheTouristDevelopmentCorporationofMalaysia(TDC)wasestablished
on 10 August 1972 as an agency under the former Ministry ofTrade and
Industry by an Act of Parliament.
Tourism Malaysia is passionate in its mission to market Malaysia as a
destination of excellence and to make the tourism industry a major
contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation. Its
objectives aretopromoteMalaysiaasanoutstandingtouristdestination
and increase Malaysia’s tourism revenue as well as encourage tourism
and its related industries in Malaysia.
Tourism Malaysia also aids in the development of domestic tourism
and promotes new investments in the country, as well as provide
sincreased employment opportunities. The growth of tourism would
also contribute positively to the country’s economic development and
quality of life.

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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
1.4 PROPOSED PROGRAMMES
The objective of the Artscape Healing Center is to create an “urban
escape”for urban dwellers to escape the stressful life of the city. As this
project is under Tourism Malaysia it is also incorporates the exhibition
traditionalandcontemporaryartworksthatwillplayanimportantpartin
the creation of healing spaces. Furthermore, the design also introduces
new opportunities for entrepreneurs in the form of the art programmes
that will be carried out within specially designed programmatic spaces.
Research shows that humans are most able to feel at peace when
surrounded by nature and natural elements and thus healing gardens
will aslso be incorporated in the design such that recreational activities
can be carried out in suitably designed green spaces. Also, indoors
spaces will also be designed to incrporate nature and greenery as well
as natural lighting and ventilation.
1.3 OBJECTIVES
1. To create an innovative design that carries the theme of relaxation
in the city thorugh the incorporation of arts, culture and the natural
environment.
2. To promote Malaysia’s traditional and contemporary art in a new
setting.
3. To tackle the issue of urban stress through art healing.

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2.0 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.1 THE SITE
The site is located within Kuala Lumpur which is the national capital of
Malaysia as well as its largest city. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial
and economic centre of Malaysia, home to the Parliament of Malaysia,
and the official residence of the Sultan, the Istana Negara. The site lies
within the heart of Kuala Lumpur and is surrounded by local landmarks
such as Masjid Jamek, Dataran Merdeka, KL Tower and KLCC.
The proposed site is located at Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur. It is
currently functioning as a parking lot and is located between the TNB
Substation and DBKL. The site also faces the Gombak River and will be
involved inThe River of Life Project which is a development program by
the Malaysian Government which aims to improve the water quality of
the river and transform its surrounding areas into a vibrant and livable
water front with high economic value.
Figure 2.1 Site location
Figure 2.2 Proposed site plan Figure 2.3 Aerial view of proposed site

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2.0 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.2 SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
-Strategicurbannodelayout.Asthesiteislocatedstrategicallybetween
urban nodes such as the LRT station, DBKL and SOGO Mall, it is highly
acessible for people.
-Visual connection between urban magnets. By proposing a maximum
3 storey height building, the visual connection between the LRT station
and the DBKL building can be maintained.
WEAKNESS
- Minimal vegetation. The existing vegetation on site is not sufficient to
block the strong Western sunlight.
- Site orientation.The North South orientation of the site will cause the
proposed building to be exposed to heat gain from the East and West.
- Lack of diversity. Activities are restricted as the site is surrounded by
administration buildings. Citizens in the area prefer to stay indoors
rather than occupying the outdoor area. Hence, there is no interaction
between different user groups.
- Noise. Noises that affect the site are mainly causes by transportation.
The LRT produces Intermittent noise every 3 to 4 minutes whereas
vehicles produce continuous noise especially during peak hours.
OPPORTUNITY
- Visual cues. By responding to the visual cues on site, the design will
be able to add qualities to the locality and protect the site features by
responding to the history of the city and the river of life project.
THREATS
- Adverse night activities. The site becomes dormant at night allowing
for negative activities such as the loitering of mat rempit and homeless
peope as well littering.
Figure 2.4 Urban nodes layout Figure 2.5 Visual connection between urban magnets
Figure 2.6 Lack of diversity
Figure 2.8 Visual cues Figure 2.9 Adverse night activities
Figure 2.7 Noise

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2.0 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.3 PESTLE ANALYSIS
POLITICAL
Kuala Lumpur is the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city.
Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia,
home to the Parliament of Malaysia, and the official residence of the
Sultan, the Istana Negara. A weakness of Kuala Lumpur is the imbalance
of work and leisure due to the overwhelming number of administrative
buildings with minimal public spaces in which people have the freedom
to destress.
ECONOMY
Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas form the most
industrialised and economically fastest growing region in Malaysia. The
city is the economic and business center of the country and is also the
center for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts.
Therefore, creating an “urban escape” in the form of an art and healing
centre can help enhance the lifestyle of the locals and improve the
mental state of the community. It will create opportunities for the art
community as well as facilitate diversity for creative entrepreneurs in
generating income for the locals.
SOCIOLOGY
Kuala Lumpur has an estimated population of 7.2 million in the year
2017 and this number is estimated to reach 9.4 million by the year 2030.
A rapidly increasing percentage of Malaysia’s population is moving to
the city and this migration is bringing with it a negative side effect as
city life has been found to have a damaging effect on the stress levels
of urban dwellers and the population is suffering increasingly from
negative impacts on their mental health and well-being.
Kuala Lumpur Population Data
Figure 2.10: Kuala Lumpur population data graph
Adapted from: (Kuala Lumpur Population, 2016)
TECHNOLOGY
1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is said to be developing a Digital
Master Plan for the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD).
The aim is for KLIFD to be a leading financial district with state-of-the-
art connectivity, utilising technologies that are smart, intelligent and
future proof.
The blueprint will be used to build solutions that embrace sustainability
and connectivity through new Internet technologies and infrastructure
services.

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2.0 SITE INTRODUCTION
2.3 PESTLE ANALYSIS
LEGAL
As the local authorities, Dewan Bandar Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) is
responsible for ensuring that all buildings in the Federal Territory of
Kuala Lumpur are safe, comfortable to use and habitable. The control
of design, construction and maintenance is the responsibility of the
professional staff at the Building Department.
The Building Department also plays a role in protecting the interests of
residentsfromwrongfulpracticesinvariousaspectsofconstructionwork
as well as giving priority to public safety and comfort. All construction
work must comply with the legal requirements. This is achieved when
the building plans are vetted and scrutinised in detail before being
approved and all construction work is monitored to ensure it meets
with the approval requirements.
The construction site also needs proper monitoring to ensure that all
temporary buildings such as temporary worker accommodations, site
offices, show houses, project signage, safety fences, safety nets and so
on are according to the legal requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The city of Kuala Lumpur is implementing the River of Life Project which
aims to transform the Klang River into a vibrant and livable water front
with high economic value. This transformation is divided into three
main components:
Source: (River of Life)
Figure2.11:Photographofcurrentcondition
of the Klang River, before implementation of
The River Of Life Project
Figure 2.12: Artist Impression of the Klang
River, after implementation of The River Of
Life Project

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3.0 PROGRAMME VIABILITY
3.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The aim of the project is:
1. To meet all client’s requirements and ensure utmost satisfaction with
the project outcome.
2. To deliver the project within the stated time and on budget while
maintaining the highest quality.
3. To manage risk efficiently throughout the project duration thus
reducing complications and elimiating chances of failure.
3.2 PROJECT GOALS
SHORT TERM
To assist the client through the establishment of a project team which
has the capability to fully achieve the client’s requirements.
MEDIUM TERM
To generate revenue through building programmes and activities.
LONG TERM
To promote Malaysia’s art and culture in an unprecedented form of
design which incorporates healing through art and nature.
QUALITY
The design should achieve its intended functions while producing good
architecture work. The time given to construct by the client and source
of money is sufficient to maintain a good quality of work. The building
shall also aim for at least GBI rating with 66 to 75 pts for a silver award.
TIME
Based on the client’s demand, the duration for the project shall be
completed within 18 months starting from 1 June 2017 to 6 December
2018 while ensuring good quality of workmanship. Hence, the project
should be carried out according to the planned time frame in the Gantt
Chart to ensure minimal delay.
COST
The costing of the project includes pre-construction, construction
phase and also imposed cost of building operation once it is completed.
The project will be funded by the client, Tourism Malaysia and other
investors. The estimated project cost is RM5,972,625.
3.3 SUCCESS CRITERIA
Project success criteria are the initiatives that are taken before the project begins and will be used to determine whether or not the project has
been carried out successfully and meets the requirements of the client. Cost, quality and time are the three basic measurable success criteria used
to indicate the key performance of a project. However, the aim of the project is to come up with a design and planning that able to meet client’s
expectation and ensure the building to be constructed within the agreed budget and timeframe. The most important criteria for the outcome of the
project is the quality.

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3.0 PROGRAMME VIABILITY
3.4 STAKEHOLDERS
TOURISM MALAYSIA
Tourism Malaysia is the client for the project and will fund the project
budget. Tourism Malaysia often gives support to projects which are in
the interest of boosting the tourism sector aswell as promote art and
culture.
CENTRAL MARKET & THE ANNEXE
Central Market has unreservedly contributed to the tourism industry by
selling and promoting Malaysian arts and handicrafts and souvenirs to
both the foreign tourists as well as local visitors. Hence Central Market
has not only been promoting the Malaysian Culture, but has also created
business opportunities for many deserving entrepreneurs.
The Annexe, located behind Central Market, was launched in January
2007 as a centre for contemporary arts. Making the perfect complement
to the more traditional Central Market, The Annexe provides spaces for
present generations to express themselves – whether they be artists or
audiences, locals or tourists, young or young-at-heart.
Furthermore, The River Of LIfe Project is under both PEMANDU
(Performance Management and Delivery Unit) Prime Minister’s
Department and Greater Kuala Lumpur / KlangValley Ministry of Federal
Territory and Urban Wellbeing. Thus, they will also be stakeholders
involved in the project.
RIVER OF LIFE PROJECT
The project will be built at Jalan Raja Laut Kuala Lumpur which is an
area that falls under the River of Life development project. The River of
Life Project s an innitiative of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage
Malaysia (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment).
Figure 3.1: Tourism Malaysia Logo
Figure 3.4: River of
Life Logo
Figure 3.5: Department
of Irrigation and Drainage
Malaysia Logo
Figure 3.6: PEMANDU Logo
Figure 3.2: Central
Market Sdn. Bhd.
Logo
Figure 3.3: The Annexe Logo
Figure 3.7 Greater Kuala
Lumpur/Klang Valley
Logo

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4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY
4.1 KEY FEATURES
LAYOUT
The building layout is designed in relation to the site context with
public spaces placed on the open ground floor to create an accesible
ground for users while semi public and public spaces occupy the
upper floors. The public spaces on the ground floor are in the form of
healing gardens and art exhibition spaces while the upper floors hold
more formal spaces such as art galleries, art rooms, studios and reading
spaces. The spaces are connected by open corridors which incorporate
natural lighting and ventilation and overlook the central courtyard
space allowing users to feel closer to nature.
COURTYARD
The building has an open central courtyard space which connects all
spaces on the ground floor. Furthermore, all spaces on the upper floor
are designed in such a way that they overlook the central courtyard
space. The courtyard seves as a healing garden which allows for users
to relax in in a natural green space. Furthermore, activities in the central
courtyard can be viewed from the LRT and will encourage users into the
building.
CIRCULATION
The main circulation for the building is two ramps placed at opposite
ends of the building. These ramps allow acessibility for all users and
promote a linear movement appreaciating the view of the river and the
urban fabric. Furthermore, 3 fire staicases are placed within the building
as per the UBBL requirements. Also, both a service lift and a passenger
lift are provided.
4.2 SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION

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4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY
4.3 PROGRAMME RELATIONSHIP
The proposed programmes of the Arscape Healing Center incorporate activitivities that aim to heal urban stress through nature, arts and culture.
Thus, the design incorporates healing gardens, art spaces, a reading spaces as well as dance/yoga studio and utilises ramps to create a linear motion
appreaciating the view of the river and urban fabric. The design aims to create public spaces where users can separate themselves from the stressful
reality and enjoy the peace of the relaxing‘artscape’environment. Furthermore, users can also engage in the stress relieving programmatic activities
provided in the design.
Legend:
green spaces
art spaces
reading spaces
dance/yoga studio
ramps
Figure 4.1: Ground Floor Plan
Figure 4.2: First Floor Plan Figure 4.3: Second Floor Plan

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4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY
4.4 MASSING STRATEGY DIAGRAM
The intention of the massing is to generate a building which is unique in its response to the site context with a central courtyard space to integrate
nature into the design and encourage the usage of outdoor space. Furthermore, the massing is also a response to the river of life project where the
view toward the river are maximised and double facing entrnces are used.
Figure 4.4: Central courtyard
Figure 4.7: Green spaces Figure 4.8: Building views Figure 4.8: Service core and fire escapes
Figure 4.5: Ramps Figure 4.6: Double entrance

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5.0 MAINTENANCE STRATEGY
5.1 PROGRAMME MAINTENANCE
The programmes that will take place within the Artscape Healing Centre revolve around art exhibition and gallery spaces, art theraphy rooms, art
workshop and studio spaces, a dance/yoga studio as well as a mini library. Thus, in order to ensure that all programmes run smoothly at all time it
is necessary to maintain the quality of these spaces. The building operations cost will be covered through income based programmes within the
building allowing for self-sustainability. The upkeep and cleanliness of the building must be well maintained in order to provide a healthy and
comfortable workspace for users. As of such, careful considerations are given to ensure that users will have a high quality experience of the building.

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5.0 MAINTENANCE STRATEGY
5.2 BUILDING AND SITE MAINTENANCE
Furthermore, the building management will also include the regular maintenance of the building and it’s surrounding open space to ensure a
safe and pleasant environment. The building utilises natural lighting and ventilation to achieve occupant satisfaction while allowing for reduced
maintenance costs. However, a majority of the spaces such as the public toilets, healing garden, terrace garen, outdoor exhibition, art gallery and
other facilities are accesible to the public and will require greater maintenance. Furthermore, the vegetation incorporated in the garden spaces will
also need regular maintenance.

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6.0 RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION STRATEGY
6.1 RISK IDENTIFICATION

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6.0 RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION STRATEGY
6.1 RISK IDENTIFICATION

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7.0 CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
7.1 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a decomposition of all the work necessary to complete a project. This structure is arranged in a hierarchy and
constructed to allow for clear and logical groupings, either by activitiesor deliverables.TheWBS should represent the work identified in the approved
Project Scope Statement and serves as an early foundation for effective schedule development and cost estimating.

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7.0 CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
7.2 GANTT CHART
The chart illustrate the process breakdown of the project from the pre-construction to the post construction stage.

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8.0 REFERENCES
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com.my/history.php
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https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/kl-contemporary-top-art-spaces-to-watch-in-kuala-lumpur/
3. Kuala Lumpur Population. (2016, October 26). Kuala Lumpur Population 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://worldpopulationreview.com:
http://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/kuala-lumpur-population/
4. River of Life. (n.d.). About the River of Life (ROL) project. Retrieved June 25, 2017, from http://www.myrol.m: http://www.myrol.my/index.
cfm?&menuid=21
5. The Annexxe. (2017, June 26). About The Annexe, Central Market. Retrieved from cmannexe.wordpress.com: https://cmannexe.wordpress.com/
about/