The document discusses the planning and design of several cultural centers and public spaces. It describes the Central Market in Abu Dhabi as having open-air markets and fusing Arabian heritage with modern design. It also discusses the Plaza Artesan Reina Victoria in Mexico City, which promotes handicrafts through connected public spaces and courtyards. Additionally, it summarizes the Songshen Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, which aims to be a hub for creativity through various programs and public activities. Common principles across the projects include permeability of space through multiple entry points, landscaping with courtyards to foster social interaction, and using interstitial spaces for public activities.

1. putrajayaputrajaya

5. 2004
Development of Putrajaya started off with
the government administrative buildings.

6. Present

7. Present

8. ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
• The symbol of Islamic
mosques being the dome.
• A symbol of the universe
and has existed throughout
history in varying forms
among civilisations.
• The conical form exudes
divine insight and
embellished with designs
and colours of Islamic
architecture.

9. MODERN
ARCHITECTURE
• Modern style
architecture mixed
with traditional Malay
or Islamic motifs and
architecture.
• Architecture style of
the early-to-mid 20th
century Machine Age
architecture.
• Constitutes of a lack
of ornaments,
structures of steel and
concrete, large
breadth of glass,
minimalistic exterior
and open floors.

10. MOORISH
ARCHITECTURE
• A variant of Islamic
architecture native to the
Maghreb and Iberian
Peninsula.
• A great usage of motifs
and repetitions of patterns
• Other characteristics are
muqarnas, vossoirs, and
arches.

11. Kaaba
M’sia

17. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)

18. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)
Residential Quarters (Precinct 18)

19. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)
Residential Quarters (Precinct 18)
Citadel (Administrative District)

20. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)
Residential Quarters (Precinct 18)
Citadel (Administrative District)
Walls (Lake) with Gates (Bridge)

21. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)
Residential Quarters (Precinct 18)
Citadel (Administrative District)
Walls (Lake) with Gates (Bridge)
Street Network (primary, secondary, tertiary roads)

22. Putrajaya as an Islamic City
Main Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque)
Residential Quarters (Precinct 18)
Citadel (Administrative District)
Walls (Lake) with Gates (Bridge)
Street Network (primary, secondary, tertiary roads)
Suqs (Under construction)

23. Administrative
Entering the core of Putrajaya, there is no distinctive
difference of Precinct 2, 3, and 4 as they are recognizable
as having come common identifying characters.

24. Entering the core of Putrajaya, there is no distinctive
difference of Precinct 2, 3, and 4 as they are recognizable
as having come common identifying characters.
Educational
Administrative

25. Entering the core of Putrajaya, there is no distinctive
difference of Precinct 2, 3, and 4 as they are recognizable
as having come common identifying characters.
Educational
Residential
Administrative

26. Site serves as a Central Point.
Educational
Residential
Administrative

31. Lot 2C14
Plot Area : 3,243.6sqm
Plot GFA : 20,152.66sqm
Plot ratio : 6.21
Lot 2P2
Plot Area : 3,001.65sqm
Plot GFA : 600.00sqm
Plot ratio : 0.20

32. Lot 2C14
Plot Area : 3,243.6sqm
Plot GFA : 20,152.66sqm
Plot ratio : 6.21
Lot 2P2
Plot Area : 3,001.65sqm
Plot GFA :
Plot ratio : 0.20
Building Setback: 6.0m
600.00sqm

33. Neighbouring Context

34. Connectivity

35. View to the site from
the opposite of Lebuh
Bestari, intersecting
Jalan Tun Hussein.

36. View to the site from
a pedestrian’s point
of view from across
the intersection of
Lebuh Bestari and
Jalan Permodenan.

37. ISSUE
Stop by at highway
prone to traffic
congestion.
TRAFFIC

38. SOLUTION
A few possibilities of
entry points on the
other sides except
the one at the
intersection point.
TRAFFIC

39. OPPORTUNITY
Strong connectivity
of minor road.
ACCESSIBILITY

40. JALAN
PERMODENAN JALAN P2p

41. SOLUTION
Possibility of
multiple access.
ACCESSIBILITY

42. ISSUE
Impermanent
car park view
considered as
unpleasant view
at north of site.
VIEWS

43. EXISTING CARPARK

44. POTENTIAL
Pleasant view to
east from the
site.
VIEWS

45. GREEN PATCH

46. SOLUTION
Create a flexible
facade to proect
the view from
site.
Maximize the
view to east.
VIEWS
FLEXIBLE FACADE

47. ISSUE
Traffic noise
greatest at the
main road.
NOISE

48. SOLUTION
Create a buffer
zone with
vegetation as
noise barrier.
NOISE

49. ISSUE
Part of the site
is exposed to
sunlight during
critical hours.
SUN ANALYSIS

50. SOLUTION
Plant more
greenery to
shade the site.
SUN ANALYSIS

52. Markets are located far away

53. Markets are located far away
Lacking in eateries

54. C e n t r a l P o i n t

55. C e n t r a l P o i n t
N e i g h b o u r i n g C o n t e x t

56. C e n t r a l P o i n t
N e i g h b o u r i n g C o n t e x t
D i s t a n c e

57. C e n t r a l P o i n t
N e i g h b o u r i n g C o n t e x t
D i s t a n c e

58. C e n t r a l P o i n t
N e i g h b o u r i n g C o n t e x t
D i s t a n c e
P r o p e r P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s

59. C e n t r a l P o i n t
N e i g h b o u r i n g C o n t e x t
D i s t a n c e
P r o p e r P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s
Va r i e t y o f U s e r s

60. E a s y A c c e s s
E n g a g e C o m m u n i t i e s

61. Cleanliness Waste

62. “The planning principles based on sustainable
development concept, implemented from the
beginning of the city’s development, has set Putrajaya
on a firm foundation to become Malaysia’s pioneer
green city in line with the Government’s aspiration.”
– Omairi Bin Hashim Director, City Planning Department

71. C entr al Mar k et Abu D habi
B y F o s t e r + P a r t n e r s

72. • Sitting on the commercial districts, this market act
as a focal point for both citizens and tourists, and
the hub of trade for merchants.
• A modern interpretation of regional vernacular;
fusion of Arabian heritage with modern
contemporary twist.
• Open-air market:
- Luxury goods shops
- Food markets
- Craft-based trades.

73. With reference of both traditional souk & Islamic
elements, the intention is to create architecture of
dappled sunlight, vibrant colours and running
water, with a changing rhythm of routes and
squares, courtyards and open air alley ways.
P a t t e r n . L i g h t . S t r u c t u r e

74. • Entry points from different
direction is introduced to
invite different users of
neighbouring community,
hence to promote the
permeability of public spaces.
• The visibility of the public
spaces is enhanced when
alternative routes it offers
from one point to another.
P e r m e a b i l i t y
o f s p a c e

75. Small blocks
• A place with small blocks gives
more choice of routes than one
with large blocks.
• Small blocks offers shorter
length of public route, giving
more give more physical and
visual permeability, improving
people’s awareness of the
choice available
Large blocks
• Large block offers fewer
alternative routes without
backtracking; visual permeability
is not allowed.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n
o f s p a c e

76. • Foster social interaction
and create a sense of
community and
neighbourliness
• Encourage use and
interaction among a diverse
cross section of the public
• Commerce, entertainment
or performances,
recreational or sporting,
cultural, markets or
vending, exhibits, fairs,
festivals, special events, etc
Continuing the greenery of
Abu Dhabi, the site is
generously landscaped,
the roofs of the podium
buildings forming a series
of terraced gardens.
G r e e n p o d i u m
L a n d s c a p i n g &
C o u r t y a r d

81. Does Putrajaya need its own Cultural Centre for
these Traditional games?
Based on survey
data collection from
50 participants

82. Is it important for the Putrajaya residents to have
more exposure to traditional games?
Based on survey
data collection from
50 participants

86. Plaz a Ar tis an R eina Vic tor ia
B y T a l l e r E C ( T E C )

87. • The main idea of the project is to promote trade of national handicrafts
• It consists of a set of autonomous pieces of different sizes and equally important, connected is developed by a
interior courtyard and various public spaces in the upper floors

88. 1. Ground 2. Program + Public Plaza 3. Program + Top Public Space
4. Cultural Space 5. Permeable Plane 6. Ingresses
D e s ig n Str a te g ie s

89. • The indigenous murals act as a
transition for the chaos traffic
and building immediately

91. • The indigenous murals act as a transition for
the chaos traffic and building immediately
• The multiple ingresses to the open plaza
increases the permeability of the spaces

93. Songs han Cultural & Creative Park

94. • Not just a platform showcasing creativity and
innovation
• Strives to be a hub for inspiring and nurturing the
spirits of creativity
• “ Creative Lab ”, “ Creative Co-Op “, “ Creative School”
and “ Creative Showcase”
• Achieved the goal of becoming Taipei’s creative hub

95. • Entry points connected each
primary access to invite
different users of neighbouring
community
• Entry as a public space to have
a more welcoming feeling to the
community
P e r m e a b i l i t y
o f s p a c e

96. • Foster social interaction and
create a sense of community
and neighbourliness
• Encourage use and
interaction among a diverse
cross section of the public
• Hiding garden inside create
a sense of privacy
L a n d s c a p i n g
&
C o u r t y a r d

97. • Spaces between building in
the park are used to have
public activity that friendly to
the community
• Created more crowded and
cultured environment
I n t e r s t i t i a l
S p a c e

100. Thank You
P r e p a r e d b y A R E d w a r d ’s g r o u p