This document provides an introduction and site analysis for a final design project proposing a traditional weaving art and learning centre. Key points: 1) The proposed centre aims to preserve local weaving traditions, educate youth, and attract visitors to the site within an existing park. 2) A site investigation analyzed the context, including nearby land uses, urban morphology, and active/dormant spaces within the park. 3) Case studies of precedent cultural centres informed the design with references to spatial arrangement, connectivity, and passive design strategies. 4) The design intends to create a journey through exhibition, research, and hands-on activities while enhancing user movement and interactions through weave-like circulation patterns.

1. NAME: YAN WAI CHUN TUTOR: MR. ERIC
STUDENT ID: 0319626 GIVEN SITE: 3 FINAL DESIGN REPORT

2. ANYAMAN
TRADITIONAL WEAVING ART TECNIQUES AND LEARNING CENTRE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 ABSTRACT
Traditional mat and basket weaving is one of the iconic cultural activity and tradition among the Malay community or even to Malaysian. Instead, this tradition is not well-preserved in this modernized era and
dominated by other traditional cultures such as traditional musical instruments. Preserve the local legacy to be, a main program with a reflection of local community’s identity was chosen for the purpose of this
project, a traditional weaving art and learning center. Program focuses on the exhibition and hands-on activities for the enhancement of knowledge about traditional weaving techniques and products.
With the journey and spaces experiences designed, at the end of the day, users are able to experience or appreciate the hardship of the traditional weaving craftsman and have a glimpse of realization of
how important to educate the youngsters about the tradition and cultures of our own community.
1.2 REPORT INTRODUCTION
At the beginning of the project, a group study is conducted for analytical task for the given site and was concluded with the analysis and site information collected. Individual site selection and design proposal
were take place after the site study. The report contains analysis on the contextual site for both macro and micro scales as well as the design developments and process throughout this project. Despite the hard
facts and analysis, innovation on environmental and technological strategy were included in the proposal to tackle the issue faced by modern building in this tropical region.
1.3 PROJECT AIM AND OBJECTIVES
1. Preserving the local weaving tradition and emphasize the importance of this traditional culture for the youngsters through the lessons and courses provided from the workshops in the building.
2. To create an extension of the existed park with implementing facilities related to the weaving tradition program and a typical park, in order to attract existing visitors from the park to the given site.
3. To provide a complex or space where locals (e.g. joggers), transient and family are able to have passive contacts with each other. A place providing gathering spots and meeting points to rest or to discover
knowledge.

3. 2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES
2.1 SITE INTODUCTION
The given site is located in the midst of a quite housing and commercial area, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. Neighbouring contexts serve as
housing area, educational area and culture area where Istana Budaya and Balai Seni Lukis Negara are located. Being it located within
Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, with the existing park facilities around, it causing the site to be congested with family activities, visitors, joggers or
even tourist. Specifically, the given site is lay on a quite piece of fenced area with untreated vegetation.
2.2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Colonial Malaya was known for its rich mineral resources hence during the industrial boom in the 19th century, the Titiwangsa Lake was then exploited and turned into yet another tin mining development.
Residential and other developments then started growing around the area until the 1970s when the mine depleted. The excavated and empty lake was abandoned and then naturally filled up once again by rain.
In 1975, the area around the Titiwangsa Lake was then beautified into a park and to be known as Taman Jalan Kuantan. In 1980, Dato’ Tun Hussein Onn then declared Taman Tasik Titiwangsa as the official
name for the park. Since then, the park has flourished with additional prime developments in the area and the high increase in park visitors from both residents and tourists nearby.
2.3 URBAN MORPHOLOGY

4. 2.4 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT EDGE (HARD)
LANDMARK EDGE (NATURAL)

5. NODES (FORMAL)
NODES (INFORMAL)

6. SIGNIFICANT SITE ISSUE ACCESSIBILITY (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ACCESS)
ACCESSIBILITY (PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND PEDESTRIAN ROUTE)

7. 3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTIONS STRATEGIES
3.1 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
At the beginning of the design, active and dormant spaces nearby were interpreted and analyzed to show the relationship between the park activities and the user’s behavior and movement. Existing
hotspots such as food stall and bicycle rental area in active space 1 attracted park users to stop by at certain time period of the day while active space 2 is flocked with well-maintained park facilities such as
observation decks, bicycle tracks, playground and many more, that allows users to interact with each other. Meanwhile, the dormant space contains no activity that allows park users to stop by which causing a
less human flow around the area.
In both active spaces, free moving movement and intersections of the pedestrian path create ‘’momentary stops’’ which allows the park users to slow down their movement pace to observe around the
space, eventually increases the visual quality and connectivity. In the dormant space, movement and visual are in a linear form that has a single focus point which resulting a space where users are in fast pace
movement and has no passive contact with each other.
ACTIVE SPACE 2
ACTIVE SPACE 1
DORMANT SPACE

8. 3.2 PRECEDENT STUDIES
ZENTRUM PAUL KLEE MUSEUM
The Zentrum Paul Klee, in Bern, is more than a museum dedicated to the Swiss artist from which it takes its name. Along with displaying
the work of Paul Klee, it is indeed a multi-disciplinary centre which organizes a broad range of cultural activities: temporary exhibition,
concerts, seminars, learning classes and workshops both for adults and for children in its Creaviva learning facility. But equally
important, the ZPK is a place where being involved in a fascinating experience, beginning from its building.
Sense of belonging and contextual response through the raise of the land over the architecture itself. The bold wave form blends in the terrain contours creating a landscape sculpture which allows users to
be interacted with greeneries and nature. Spatial arrangement is configurated by the hierarchy of spaces from the public hall to private administrative offices. These three bodies are united by a ‘’street’’ pedestrian
traffic and joins the main route (as indicated in red line). With the pedestrian connection path through the three bodies, users and spaces connectivity becomes more efficient.
Vegetation on steel beams forms a landscape that blends in the
context in time.
Materials used throughout the building are more towards the
consideration of thermal comfort and sustainability.
Traditional malay architecture is part of the reference in the design process which the
research is more focusing on the passive design and sustainability. Stilted house allows
additional space to be integrated and it allows the cross ventilation to be more effective.

9. 3.3 DESIGN INTENTION
Preserving the weaving tradition is chosen as an agenda to emphasize the importance of this traditional culture for the youngsters and visitors. Hands on activities will be provided to enhance and to let the
green horns to appreciate the hardship of the traditional craftsman.
3.4 PROGRAM AND PROJECT BRIEF
Ins and outs, the weaving process that requires patience and dedication of a weaver to finish the challenging task. Quietness of the given site was almost tangible, silence lay like an interweaved mat over
the area, creating an atmosphere of total tranquility. Active spaces located away at both ends. Quality of the site becomes the essential of the weaving activity, a place for youngsters to be trained in peace. At the
same time, the quality and the elements of the active spaces were analyzed to implement it into the given site. Behavior and movement patterns of pedestrian in the active spaces were interpreted and followed
by the activities that attracted users to stop by.
Weaving patterns were interpreted as forms of circulation to be implemented in the design. The idea behind is to look beyond the surface quality and appearances of weaving patterns. This idea can
inform the interlacing of people, place, space and architecture. With the self-interpretation of abstraction of the weaving patterns, movement of users becomes the essential behind this idea. Move through
spaces with an inter-weave and turn of the head, mysteries of gradually unfolding fields of different perspectives are changed with range of visual connection and light. Movement patterns of users become the
crucial aspect that form the weave-like circulation throughout the design, essentially create contact points when user’s movements collide with others, and create a field of unique experience, so as to stimulate
user’s willingness to explore the building. Therefore, the user’s movement constitutes the soul of the place.
Once integrated with the idea, the ‘’spaces’’ give the possibility of twist and turn movements, sometimes interpreted as a ‘’place’’ that create pause. A moment where users can interact between each
other through passive contact and visual connection in these intersections along the spaces.
Program chosen and the spatial arrangement correspond with the journey created in the building. With the exhibition of the art and culture to the hands-on activities, spatial quality and meaning enhanced
by the unity of the weavers and learners from the beginning of the journey to the end of it. (Exhibition – Research – Hands on)
Diagrams showing the relationship between undulating movement or linear movement and the amount of openings along the circulation.
Diagrams showing the relationship between visual continuity or connection and the amount of openings along the circulation.

10. A spacious open area provided to allow
users to gather around the space. Users are
able to utilize the open area as meeting point
similar as compared with active space 1 in
micro site analysis.
Slope with grass top is designed as a part of
the extension which created an inviting
opening for users from the gathering space
into the building.
3.5 SITE RESPONSE
Integrated with existing vegetation around
the given site, allows the designed open
spaces to be shaded and increased the
thermal comfort of the spaces.
In relation with the micro site analysis, users
are tended to rest in shaded area in the
afternoon time period which allows user
them to stop by longer.
Prevailing wind from the South-West
direction is taken into consideration,
resulting a full concrete wall with perforated
design patterns is placed facing the
Southern part of the site. Allows the natural
ventilation to be more efficient throughout
the particular space.
Pedestrian friendly path is designed to
attract and direct existing park users into the
building. And with the purpose of create an
extension of the park, dormant space in front
of the given site is connected with zebra-
crossing lines and proper pedestrian
walkway.
Roof cladding with perforated patterns is
designed in relation with the sun orientation
and the spaces within the building. Eastern
and Western part of the roof cladding is solid
and opaque to withstand the heat and block
the sunlight penetration.
Vendors or food stall is one of the hotspot
located in active space 1 which allows users
to rest and stop by under the shaded space
provided. The integration of food stall and
shaded space in the proposed building
allows users around the dormant space and
active space 2 to have a shorter walking
distance to the resting area.

11. 3.6 SPATIAL PROGRAMMING
3.7 MASSING AND FORM STUDIES
ENTRANCE LOUNGE RECEPTION
RECEPTION
OFFICE
ADMIN.
OFFICE
MEETING
ROOM
DORMITORY
STORAGE
ROOM
LOADING
AREA
QUICK
LEARNING
SPACE
M&E W.C
ART &
CULTURE
GALLERY
WORKSHOPS
MATERIAL
PROCESSING
STUDIO
ARCHIVE
AREA
READING
AREA
OUTDOOR
WORKSHOP
ARTWORK
EXHIBITION
SPACE
COURTYARD
INITIAL MASSING
Maximizing the land usage, restraint
to DBKL setback lines. (12m front
setback, 6m side and back setback).
PUBLIC SPACE EXTENSION
Building mass is pushed to both
sides to maximize the extension of
public space on the center of the
given site.
TRADITIONAL TYPOLOGY
Building mass is raised for natural
ventilation on the ground level and
for public park extension purposes.
INITIAL SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT
Placement of necessary spaces and
complimentary spaces on the
building mass to show the
relationship between space and
height.
CONNECTOR / BRIDGE / RAMP
Efficiency of circulation increased
with the connection between two
building mass.
ORGANIC / CURVED FORM
In relation with the concept
development and idea, organic form
is applied to building mass to create
unique user experience.
HEIGHT DIFFERENCES 1
Floor to floor height as well as the
voids are experimented with different
height to create different spatial
experiences.
HEIGHT DIFFERENCES 2
Floor to floor height as well as the
voids are experimented with different
height to create different spatial
experiences. (up to 8m difference)
HEIGHT DIFFERENCES 3
Floor to floor height as well as the
voids are experimented with different
height to create different spatial
experiences. (up to 6m difference)
OPTIMUM MASSING
Floor to floor and height of the voids
are in comfortable eye levels which
potentially create more visual and
passive contact among users and
visitors.

12. 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES
4.1.1 ORIENTATION: WIND ANALYSIS
The wind rose for Kuala Lumpur shows how many hours per year the
wind blows from the indicated direction. Example SW: Wind is blowing from
South-West (SW) to North-East (NE). Site analysis is conducted based on the
provided wind rose diagram. Diagram stated the prevailing wind is most
frequent from Southern part and Western part.
Based on the wind rose diagram, Southern façade is designed in
consideration of part traditional weaving pattern and part passive design.
Perforated or voids on the façade allows the South-West prevailing wind to
enters the space within the building, enhances natural ventilation.
Openings of 2m in height above the Southern façade allows wind to flow
smoothly through the Southern part to the Northern part of the building without
the blockage of wall.
Retrieved from: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/kuala-
lumpur_malaysia_1735161

13. 4.1.2 ORIENTATION: SOLAR ANALYSIS
Based on the sun orientation, perforated steel roof cladding is designed based on part traditional weaving pattern
and part sunlight penetration throughout the day. Eastern and Western part of the roof have less voids or perforated
patterns on it in order to block the sunlight exposure from the morning period and evening period.
4.2 SUSTAINABILITY AND MATERIAL
The building footprint is kept to a minimum to provide a greater land area for planting and existing vegetation. The existing greenery generally reduces the heat island effect on the site and maximizes
the potential for shading of the site. Besides, the main office spaces and the roof are glazed using Low-E tempered glass panels to provide maximum daylight penetration and enables energy efficient lighting
system within the spaces. Perimeter lighting fixtures are controlled by daylight sensors which reduce energy consumption by automatically switching off lamps when adequate daylight is available.
The building maximizes cross ventilation by having openings at both Northern and Southern façade as well as the entire ground level. Partial stack ventilation is incorporated at these spaces via low and
high openings in the external walls inlets. The internal wall partitioning at ground level encourage cross ventilation to be more effective as the configuration provides more natural wind to cool the spaces within.
The walls are hollow bricks with double sand bricks for the West and East facing external façade. The external finish of the building is light grey cement render. This light color further reduces heat gain
by reflecting solar radiation. The majority of the building’s windows have minimal openings with insect netting to enhance natural ventilation and reduce solar heat gain at all times. Since the roof design is part
of the building façade, most part of the roof is covered with the opaque side of the roof whereas the perforated part of the roof allows natural daylighting in the spaces such as archive and reading area.
W E
WESTERN
SIDE
EASTERN
SIDE

14. 4.3 STRUCTURAL CONCEPT, FINAL DESIGN AND BUILDABILITY
FLOOR PLANS

15. ELEVATIONS

16. SECTIONS

17. DETAIL SECTION AND CONNECTION

18. 5.0 INTERIOR RENDERINGS
Ramp connector view towards archive and reading area. Lounge and reception area view towards ceiling sculpture.
Quick learning space. Artwork exhibition space.

19. TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 ABSTRACT
1.2 REPORT INTRODUCTION
1.3 PROJECT AIM AND OBJECTIVES
2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES
2.1 SITE INTODUCTION
2.2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
2.3 URBAN MORPHOLOGY
2.4 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESIGN INTENTIONS STRATEGIES
3.1 MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
3.2 PRECEDENT STUDIES
3.3 DESIGN INTENTION
3.4 PROGRAM AND PROJECT BRIEF
3.5 SITE RESPONSE
3.6 SPATIAL PROGRAMMING
3.7 MASSING AND FORM STUDIES
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES
4.1.1 ORIENTATION: WIND ANALYSIS
4.1.2 ORIENTATION: SOLAR ANALYSIS
4.2 SUSTAINABILITY AND MATERIAL
4.3 STRUCTURAL CONCEPT, FINAL DESIGN AND BUILDABILITY
5.0 INTERIOR RENDERINGS