The document provides an overview of the history and development of Johor Bahru, Malaysia from the 1830s to present. It describes how the Chinese first settled along the Segget River in the 1830s and established communities along Jalan Trus for trading. It then discusses the various phases of development in Johor Bahru from the early 1900s through the 1980s as more ethnic groups migrated there and the urban landscape transformed. This included the expansion of infrastructure like roads, markets and transportation networks to accommodate the growing population diversity and density over time.
3. Sungai Segget
‘The Mother River’
During the 1830s the Chinese settled in Singapore and Tanjung Puteri Harbor
(now known as Johor Bahru).
First founded along Jalan Trus, where people socialized and traded. It is connected
to a waterfront, and was convenient for transportation and loading and unloading
of goods.
Founding of Jalan
Trus along the River
1830-1887
4. 1900 - 1920
Export of Pepper and
Gambier
Old Segget Market
Trading
Malay Peninsula Railway
Extension
6. Chingay parade [1950's] at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee with the Red House in the
background
Boats [sampan] used to sail along Sungai Segget under bridges
1940 - 1980
Rural-Urban Migration of
Malays
Close the gap between
communities
High density and congestion
of people
Disappearance of Chinese
water-based market
13. Religious
Building
Train
Station
Segget
Old Market
Johor
Causeway
Segget River as a starting point of development
MEANS OF
TRANSPORTATION &
TRADING
LONGKANG?
1855-1885
Segget River as
1940-1980
Segget River as
2000-NOW
Segget River as
Heritage
Building
Pasar
Karat
Dataran
Segget
Bukit Timbalan
Jalan Trus
Waterfront
COVERED
---> FLOODING
15. Chinese settled
near waterfront, And
Still Occupies Most
Of That Area
Indian community
first settled along
Jalan Trus in 1900s
Malays reside at
villages around city
center
19. SITE REQUIREMENTS
Site Requirements
Total Land Area
3335.5 m
Plinth area <60%
Including car parks, walking pavement,
loading bay, rubbish collection, & utilities
Setback
Front: 6m + 2m (greenery)
Sides and back: 6m
Height control: ≤4 storeys
Parking requirement:
(site area - 30% for utilities) ÷ standard
size of carpark lots = 140 parking lots
27. Intermix of different eras of shophouse
Colours as an Attractor to stand out
among others
New development Out of Place
Strong sense of Street Character with
unified colour theme
JALAN
DHOBY
JALAN
SEGGET
JALAN TAN
HIOK NEE
JALAN TRUS
39. Temporal Analysis of Vehicular Intensity
DAY
HIGH TRAFFIC
MODERATE TRAFFIC
LOW TRAFFIC
NIGHT MARKET
NIGHT MARKET PARKING
NIGHT
business alongside JALAN
TAN HIOK NEE
Primary attraction
local shopping and eating
Jalan closes up for night market
Congested & busy streets
gathering and buying food
42. Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Elements of Walkability
Street Furniture
Benches are
available on the
extended walkway
for temporary rests.
Covered 5ft-Walkway
Extended Walkway
Tree Providing Shade
Shadow at 10AM
Majority of the
5ft-walkways are
empty
Used as pedestrian
paths
Some shops exhibit
their products
Restaurants have
tables and chairs
there.
44. Jalan Trus
Elements of Walkability
Covered 5ft-Walkway
Tree Providing Shade
Shadow at 10AM
Narrow walkway
with lamp post
Traffic Congestion
Narrow walkway is
disrupted every few
metres by lamp posts
which pedestrians
have to avoid.
46. Jalan Segget
Elements of Walkability
Covered 5ft-Walkway
Tree Providing Shade
Extended Roof
Large Walkway
Shadow at 10AM
Large trees provide
ample shading along
this street.
Wide street - one lane
in the centre
Parkings at either side
act as barrier to the
pedestrians, enforce a
sense of security
48. Jalan Dhoby
Elements of Walkability
Covered 5ft-Walkway
Extended Walkway
Shadow at 10AM
Narrow Street
Narrowness of the
street enclosure as
well as the height of
the shophouses make
the street
claustrophobic.
50. Shoplot Back-alley
Elements of Walkability
Shadow at 10AM
Only Pedestrian
Alley not accessible to
vehicles, pedestrians
are able to walk
leisurely and safely.
54. Sungai Segget
Jalan Segget SITE A
Multi-storey building
block reduces
visual permeability
to site A.
Primary seating
increase
human density
& interaction
at night.
Wider road lane
facilitates faster
vehicle movement.
Dedicated pedestrian
walkway sets building
back from road,
creating buffer zone.
Street light illuminates
night activity and
increases sense of
security
Shady open spaces
gather pedestrians,
forming a place of
congregation
Performance on bridge
as temporal node that
continues the liveliness
of night Bazaar.
To Jalan Wong Ah Fook.
SECTION A-A’ ANALYSIS
A
A’
A
A’
55. SITE A
Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Deep
sloping
onsite
Royal crown
streetscape
manifests the
JB state identity
Cultural events (esp
Lantern parade) taking
place alongside
Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
at night
Visual clutter of
condenser on
building facade
in the back alley
Jalan Trus
Narrower road lane
causes traffic
congestion day and
night
To Jalan Pahang.
A’
A”
SECTION A’-A’’ ANALYSIS
56. Quality of Public Realm
Morning
Green Space
Open Plaza
Greeneries,
Shaded spaces
Where are the
people?
Quality street
furniture for
street comfort
58. Jalan Wong Ah Fook Jalan Pahang
SITE A
Sungai Segget. Jalan Segget. Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Export of gambir &
pepper worldwide
Pollution
River rejuvenation
Themotherriver
changeofliveliness
fromdaytonight
changeofCommunities
fromdaytonight
Nature of open spaces
changes
As parking lots in the morning
As bazaar & street
performance spaces at night
Shady green open spaces less
appreciated in the morning
Users group changes
Chinese heritage street in the
morning
As Malay bazaar at night
60. Site A
Jalan Segget
CONTRAST CORNER NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW
NARRO
W
NARROW NARROW EDGE
Site A
Horizontal Rhythm
Contrasting corner
Vertical Rhythm
Shophouse enveloped
by corner block
Window patterning
The hierarchy of modern glass
facade towards the old
Skyline
Shophouses hidden in view
upon entering
Site A
Site A
61. Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Window
patterning
Similar window pattern
although underwent
construction
Skyline
Variety of rhythm on
roofscape
Vertical rhythm
The height of building
decreases creates a
stepped effect
Horizontal rhythm
Usage of five foot
walkway with outdoor
seatings for eateries
CONTRAST CORNER NARROW NARROW NARROW OUTDOOR SEATINGS NARROW NARROW NARROW
EDGE AS GATHERING
SPACE
FIT
INTO
62. Jalan Dhoby
Window patterning
Continuity of facade does
not reflect in the similar
patterning as renovation
works has been done to
most of the shops
Skyline
Constant shape of
roofscape
Vertical rhythm
Consistent rhythm with
same height with all of
the shophouse
Horizontal rhythm
Continuity of facade
creates visual connectivity
CONTRAST NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW NARROW CORNER
63. Jalan Trus
Window
patterning
Rhythmic window
pattern
Skyline
Roofscape constant
Vertical rhythm
The difference of
height in the Art-Deco
style of shophouse
Horizontal
rhythm
Contrasting change of
style that breaks the
continuity of urban
wall
Site A
Site A
CONNECT
NAR
ROW
NARR
OW
NARR
OW
NARR
OW
NAR
ROW
NARR
OW
NARR
OW
NARR
OW
NAR
ROW
CONNECT
COR-
NER
OLD OLD NEW
TI
NY
NARRO
W
END
Site A
Site A
68. Busking at Open
Plaza
Busking at the Bridge
Chinese Society
Performance
ThinkCity Event Space
Board of
Events at Jalan
Tan Hiok Nee
Seasonal Node
69. Bazaar Karat
Kin Hua Kopitiam
Hookah District 2.0
Persatuan Shirdi Sai Baba
Hiap Joo Bakery
Hookah District Cafe
Kopitiam & Cafes
Bazaar Karat
Hiap Joo Bakery
Shirdi Sai Baba Centre
Temporal Node
71. TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES IN DIFFERENT LOCAL NODES
9AM - 11AM 12PM - 2PM 6PM - 8PM
Hiap Joo Bakery
CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS MALAY INDIAN OTHERS
72. TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES IN DIFFERENT LOCAL NODES
9AM - 11AM 12PM - 2PM
Hiap Joo Bakery
CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS MALAY INDIAN OTHERS
Time Gap
6PM - 8PM
73. Kin Hua Kopitiam
TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES IN DIFFERENT LOCAL NODES
9AM - 11AM 12PM - 2PM 6PM - 8PM
CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS MALAY INDIAN OTHERS
74. Kin Hua Kopitiam
TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES IN DIFFERENT LOCAL NODES
9AM - 11AM 12PM - 2PM 6PM - 8PM
CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS MALAY INDIAN OTHERS
75. Sheza Corner
Hua Mui Kopitiam
Flower in the Window IT ROO Cafe
Hiap Joo BakeryRestaurant Kin Hua
TEMPORAL NODE
Bazaar Karat
Bazaar Karat //
Congestion at Jalan Trus
Persatuan Shirdy Sai Baba
Hookah District
76. Sheza Corner
Hua Mui Kopitiam
Flower in the Window IT ROO Cafe
Hiap Joo BakeryRestaurant Kin Hua
TEMPORAL NODE
Bazaar Karat
Bazaar Karat //
Congestion at Jalan Trus
Persatuan Shirdy Sai Baba
Hookah District
TIME
GAP?
81. traditional bakery
coconut bun
Inherited tradition
charcoal oven-baked goods
79 yearsmoved here from New Delhi
running out by 11am
since 1919
banana cake
third generation
100-year old oven
wood fire
85. 24 festive drums
foster unity among Malaysian
common cultural
denominator
Beating of the drums to share
our diverse stories, tradition &
experiences
invented in 1988
Johor-born
art of drumming
86. Sticks in a bundle can’t be broken
but sticks taken singly can be
easily broken. Same applies to
people.
wall art installation
created from 1,500 drumsticks.
24 festive drums cafe
strength in union
from 1 drum to 24 drum
a cultural product from ‘JB Lang’
87. mural art
Identities breathing within
street art displaying state pride
and patriotism art appreciation.
Reflect Malaysian life
local artists
Johor’s kuda kepang
cherishing country’s
culturally rich society
89. street performance
Vibrance filling up the gap between
buildings
Karaoke & dance
Live band
Showcasing their passion in art
Anywhere can be a stage
Busking
97. I only come here to work and
always leave immediately after
work time to avoid the traffic
jam when bazaar stalls began
setting up.
A lot of Singaporean tourists came
here on Friday and Saturday. At night,
the heritage street becomes a
night bazaar where mostly Malay
community sells second hand items.
Improvement that I hope to see? I
just hope the issues of insufficient
parking spaces and all the
temporary constructions can be
resolved.
No, I don’t really visit this place
at night, even on Saturday
where there is chinese cultural
activities planned by the Tiong-Hua
Association, I don’t really hang
around.
Mr. Lai, penulis surat at Kaedah Sumpah
necessary activities only
98. You heard about Johor soccer
team? Kita orang biasanya
kumpul ramai-ramai kat stadium
whenever there is a match
against other state.
Actually Johor is not any less developed
compared to KL. We have our own Mid
Valley and Paradigm Mall. You see, Johor
negeri yang terakhir dijajah oleh British
dalam Malaysia. Cultural dance? Saya biasa je kalau
join Malay or Indian cultural dances.
Tapi malu sikit nak join Chinese
cultural dance walaupun kinda
interested. Tapi kalau ada kawan join
sama-sama, then bolehlah try.
proud of Johor
Wardatun Najuwa, Form 4 student from SMK Teknik
interested in other cultures
99. I do notice the cultural
difference between Singapore
and Malaysia. The difference is
quite obvious actually but I found
it quite interesting, the
multiracial culture here.
Usually my friend and I visit
here during our holidays for
shopping and massages.
There is quite a lot of
barber shops here too.
Activities such as designing
T-shirts and photography
should be interesting as new
form of socio-cultural activities.
designing shirts & photography
Ryan, Singaporean tourist
shopping & massages
cultural differences
100. Since the area has become a heritage
preserved site, there are more local and
international tourists visiting, changing the
original lifestyle of the local workers and
businessmen around here.
Senior workers are not fond with the
changes and see it as a disruption to
their way of living.
Our association is responsible in help
promoting and planning chinese cultural
activities, such as the annual Chingay
Parade “柔佛古庙游神”.
During the parade, although the Malay
community does not take part
directly, they do stay by and watch
the activity. It has been a part of their
daily life since young.
annual Chingay Parade
David, Persatuan Tiong-Hua, Chinese Heritage Gallery
cultural activities
101. It took me five years to realize my dream, and now
that I have the ability to help, my gallery space can
be rented towards any artists from any
backgrounds who want to showcase any form
of artworks and crafts.
I wanted to study fine art but
ended up in graphic design,
because the norm of society in
the past does not see art as a
wise choice of career path. My original initiative is to provide a
platform for people to explore their
interest and passion in art. They can
display and sell their art pieces.
Being able to witness like-minded
people achieving their dreams, is
my greatest fortune.
Art can be used as the
common ground for a socio
cultural approach to generate
creative mindsets in the
society.
platform for all
Catherine, Senso Gallery
art as neutral ground
creative mindsets
102. Tanggal tiga puluh satu~
Bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh~
Merdeka! Merdeka!
Tetaplah Merdeka~
Ia pasti menjadi sejarah~
Ibu suruh saya tunggu kat sini
sampai dia habis kerja. Dia kerja kat
bawah saje, kat Bazaar, jual baju
sampai pukul 12. Sini ada abang yang ajar kita orang
nyanyi-nyanyian.
Hari ini, kita lukis dan warna bendera
Malaysia. Abang ajar nyanyi lagu-lagu
patriotik. Abang kata, esok Hari
Merdeka. Kita harus bangga.
parents work at Bazaar Karat
Children of Bazaar Karat vendors, Sekolah Baroka
night school
Sekolah Baroka
103. Celebrating Coexistence
Role of Johor Bahru Community
Artistic
Sensibilities
Food & CulturePublic Realm
Footprint of
Johor Bahru
Local Market
Urban Wall of
Johor Bahru
Concept
Context
107. time gap?
lack of
authenticity?
platform to
express?
iconic cultural product
strengthen identity
infill time gap
activities that overlap
common ground for all
collective & creative
110. Celebrating Coexistence
Role of Johor Bahru Community
Artistic
Sensibilities
Food & CulturePublic Realm
Footprint of
Johor Bahru
Local Market
Urban Wall of
Johor Bahru
Concept
Context
Inclusivity in DivisionContent
Socio-Cultural Centre
113. A help point, a service centre
A place of work and
collaboration
vision:
seeks to create
authenticity & “place”
for the city
LOCAL IDENTITY LOSS
Bunjil Place, Australia
by fjmt
116. Woven structure of
laminated natural
timber
Fluid, organic geometry that reinforces
the openness and welcoming nature of
the complex
Bunjil Place, Australia
by fjmt
117. MEETING OF
MANY PATHS
Inclusive sense
of identity
Greetings from
multiple languages
leading to a
focal point
A sense of
welcome for
people of all walks
of life
Bunjil Place, Australia
by fjmt
118. PROTECT AND
WELCOME
Protecting from the noise
and pollution of the
highway
Sense of Ownership by the
Community
To create a welcoming
celebration and backdrop
for community life
Bunjil Place, Australia
by fjmt
119. Protecting
from the noise
and pollution of
the highway
Welcoming
Celebration and Back
Drop for community life.
Bunjil Place, Australia
by fjmt
122. a complex integration of cultural institutions,
public places, and commercial facilities
Individual
Complex
programs
=
Single
Complex
form
Federation Square, Australia
by Lab Architecture Studio
123. FEDERATION
Federation Square, Australia
by Lab Architecture Studio
To create a new urban structuring
that can respond to new uses
Diverse elements that form a complex ensemble of the
idiosyncratic and the collective are brought together.
124. Federation Square, Australia
by Lab Architecture Studio
venues of Social, Political
and Cultural events
Social Meeting
Ground
varieties of attraction
points
131. Voids to Promote Visual Permeability
Void to engage
visuality at
roofscape level
Void as
gathering
plaza
Visual connectivity with
external buildings through
transparency
133. Views from Site
blind spot wide view
shady trees//
neglected space
major nodes of
eateries
134. framing view from shophouses
parallel to site
From higher ground
overlooking site
obstructing view
from the
outside
Pedestrian pavement not
for pedestrians but for
cars
Views to Site
142. Inside - OUT // Outside - IN
Inside- OUT
AMPHITHEATRE OPEN YARDS
Outside- IN
INTERNAL COURTYARD
TERRACES PROTRUDING
OUTSIDE
POCKET SPACES PUBLIC SPACE BETWEEN
BLOCKS
143. Inside - OUT
Amphitheatre gathers
people with a concave
shape and act as a
staying by point by the
building
Terrace or
balconies help to
project view to the
adjacent building.
This also acts as a
semi-outdoor
space for activities
144. Outside - IN
Internal courtyard and
pocket spaces can attract
people to stay by in the
building longer
145. It’s always the little pieces in life that
create the big picture
146. Ho Yen Liang 0326660
Charlotte Chin Ya-Le 0326940
Lin Shan En 0331085
Wesley Wong Teck Won 0330496
Habeebah Zainab Sayed Hossen 0327492
Hor Xeut Yin 0327770
Dixon Kee Tet Lun 0323944
Kirrthana Nanthini A/P Ravindran 0328102
Masood Laisa 0326705
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