This document proposes developing a vacant plot of land measuring 3463.06 square meters into a small commercial area. Specifically, the author proposes building a cafe with an outdoor garden space to provide a gathering place for the surrounding residential neighborhood. The cafe would have seating areas both inside and outside, and would sell food and drinks. Additionally, a small parking area and mini library are proposed to support the cafe. The goals are to give neighbors a convenient place to socialize or study and to benefit the community and potential developers economically. Careful planning is described to mitigate potential negative impacts on traffic, environment, and competition with nearby shops.

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THE PROJECT BRIEF
Project Description
In this final project of module Introduction to Construction Industry (ICI), we are
being tasked to form a group of three students and find a specific empty land to
initiate a small construction project. The size of the land chosen has to be within
50m x 50m (2500m2) - 50m x 70m (3500m2).
Individually, we are to propose a report proposal regarding the type of function
of the land that serves the following purposes including recreation, commercial,
agricultural, industrial, tourism and residential area.
The objectives of conducting this project is to enable us students to develop an
understanding of the building team, its organisation, duties and inter-relations
within which they will seek employment, career progression or further study.
Next, we will be able to develop an awareness of their professional
responsibilities and to appreciate their profession in the construction industry after
conducting this project.
On successful accomplishment of this assignment, we students will be able to
explain and elaborate the need to coordinate and develop an understanding of
coherent working relations among various industry players and to improve the
communication channels. Besides, we will learn and gain the ability to document
our observations and understanding from interview session and research
resources as well as to communicate our findings in a systematic and convincing
presentation report proposal. Last but not least, we will be able to justify the
feasibility of a development and improve the proposal in order to serve the
purpose of the development

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Project Concept & Inspiration
Among the list of function of lands, I’ve chosen to develop the piece of vacant
land into a small but functional commercial used area. It is a very small piece of
land with a size of 3463.06m2.
The main reason I choose to develop the piece of land into a commercial used
land is because the land is located within a large residential area with a rather
high population around. By developing a functional commercial used area, it
could bring benefits to both developers and the residents living around.
After a series of Internet research, tons of ideas came across my mind as a
small commercial area could be of any types. For example, a commercial area
can be a place running business like restaurants, stores, bank, groceries and
many more. But, after careful considerations, I’ve decided to transform that piece
of undeveloped vacant land into an awesome Cafe with a small open space
garden.
The main concept that I’m implementing in this project is that I wanted the
people around to have a cozy and comfortable place for meet-ups, gatherings,
group study, chill and etcetera. By this mean, the people living around won’t
have to travel far for it as there’s no such places within the huge neighbourhood.
All they have to do is just to walk or drive for several minutes and there they are,
the perfect place for them to spend their time on.
Talking about where I got my inspiration in conducting this project, it all started
with a catchy cafe near my house. The cafe was elegantly designed with clear
glass as the walls where people can see the activities going on in the cafe. For
example, there were people chatting merrily around the coffee table, some
people sitting at the silent area concentrating on their studies, some were even
professionally marketing their projects through laptops.
This is what I’m gonna build. A place where you would be attracted to. A place
that really functions what it means to be. A simplicity and functional Cafe Garden.

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Concept & Inspirational Images
Gatherings Group
Study
Dessert Mini
Library

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Location Plan of Site
The Site
LEGEND
The Site : A vacant undeveloped land with size 3463.06m2
Residential Area : Terrace houses with mostly double storeys
Commercial Shop Lots : Restaurants, Stores
Education Area : Kindergarten, Secondary School (Seksyen 3)
Recreation Park : Children Playground,
Undeveloped Land : Trees, Shrubs, Bushes and etcetera
Police Station : Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Serdang
Petrol Station : Shell Petrol Station
Site
Address
:
Jalan
BK
5/12a,
Bandar
Kinrara
5,
47170
Puchong,
Selangor.

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THE
SITE
Main
Road
Undeveloped
Land
Undeveloped
Land
Shop
Lots
Residential
Area
Site
Key
Plan
Not
to
Scale
Close
Up
View
of
The
Site
Sub
Road

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Site Images
West
Elevation
from
Main
Road
South
Elevation
from
Sub
Road

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Project Impacts
From this project, it will bring along both positive and negative effects to the
people around and also the environment. In order to ensure this project will be
functional in the future, an analysis have been taken into account. The analysis is
clearly listed in the table below.
Category Positive Impacts Negative Impacts
People
- Have a proper gathering place
- Have a comfortable study area
- Have a place to chill and relax
- Get to eat scrumptious desserts
and meals there
- Spent too much time in the
cafe
- Spent money
Environment
- Eco-friendly building materials
will be use to ensure a minimum
harm to the environment
- Provide an aesthetic view
- Proper waste disposal will be
carry on to ensure the good
condition of the environment
- Inconsiderate people might
throw waste around the
building or on the road
- Packed traffic condition
might produce smoke and
soot to the environment
Traffic
- A moderate size car park will be
built in the commercial area
- Buffer zones will be provided to
ease the traffic condition
- Traffic jam might occur if
road accidents happen and
due to bad weather such as
heavy rain and etcetera
Shop Lots
- Increase in business rate as the
increase in people visiting the
area
- Competition in business
m i g h t b e c o m e m o r e
vigorous
Safety
- A police station is located
680meters away from the
commercial building.
- The increase in business
rate at the area will increase
the number of crimes

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Category Problems Solutions
People Spent Money
- All price would be at a reasonable rate
Environment
Rubbish Problem
- Cleaning work would be carried and
monitored consistently in order to keep
the environment clean
Smoke and Soot
Problems
- Trees and vegetations will be planted
around the commercial buildings in
order to regulate the condition of air
Traffic Traffic Jam
- Carefull planning of the road flow will be
taken into account
Shop Lots
Competition in
Business
- The business of the proposed
commercial area is totally different from
the current shop lots at the area.
Safety Crime Increases
- Consistently report to the police station
regarding the safety condition around the
area (twice a year)
Solutions to the Predicted Problems

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Master Plan of Commercial Site
Shop
Lots Shop
Lots
Greens
Residential
Area
Undeveloped
Land
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library

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Parking Area
In order to ease the traffic condition around the area, a proper parking area with
the size 720m2 (18m x 40m) is built at the north-west of the site. The traditional
90° parking lot is implemented in this parking area. This is because it’s easier for
Malaysian drivers to do their parking job and to prevent unnecessary road
accidents.
At the particular parking area, there are a total of 2 rows of parking, each with
10 parking slots.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
40
m
18
m
Enter
Exit

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Parking Ticket System
A parking ticket system will be incorporated in this area. All drivers will have to
get a parking ticket at the entrance.
For the first hour parking, it is free of charge. Drivers will have to pay RM2 for
the starting second hour then RM1 for the next consecutive hours.
If any parking ticket is lost, one will have to pay for RM10.00 for each.
Hours Price (RM)
1-2 F.O.C
2 2.00
3 3.00
4 4.00

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Cafe
The cafe is the main attraction of the proposed commercial area. It is built for the
people around the area especially the residents living near.
The cafe is elegantly designed in a simplicity and vintage style. It acts as a place
for people to chill and hang out with friends and families. People can simply
enjoy the cozy and comfortable atmosphere and environment in the cafe.
Besides, the cafe also sells scrumptious food, beverages and desserts.
In the cafe, simple furnitures such as tables and chairs are sufficiently provided.
Even cozy sofas and beanie seats are placed in the cafe. This is to ensure
there’s enough space for the people visiting the cafe.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
40
m
20
m
Table
:
18
Chairs
:
60
Main
Entrance
Entrance
to
Study
Zone
Entrance
to
Gallery

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Mini Library
The mini library is proposed in this project as a supportive idea for the silent
area / study zone. There will be many kinds of books placed in the library such
as books regarding latest technology, field of medicine, cultural and historical,
architecture and etcetera. This is to attract the attention of students living around
to come by and take a look or study. Sponsors of the books will be approached
once the construction work is at 50%.
The mini library is located at the north-east of the site, beside the study area and
the gallery. It will have a total of 6 billy bookcase for storage of books.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
12
m
15
m
24
m
Entrance
from
Study
Zone
Entrance
to
Gallery

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Silent Area / Study Zone
According to researches, teenagers or students nowadays are found difficult to
study at home than other places such as library as they tend to spend their time
on other stuffs at home. They often get addicted to the smart gadgets nowadays
and would neglect their studies at home as the atmosphere is just simply
undisciplined.
Hence, in consideration of this problem, a specific proper study zone has been
taken into account in this project. This study zone will be implemented with the
concept of how universities or colleges plan their silent study area.
It is located at the south-west of the site, right beside the mini library and at the
back of the cafe. The study zone will be segregate by sound-proof glass from
the cafe, and there will be an entrance connecting it to the mini library as to
ease students study. Both collaborative and individual study can be carried out in
this zone.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
12
m
35
m
Entrance
to
Mini
Library
Entrance
from
Cafe
Collaborative
Study
Area
Individual
Study
Area

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Gallery
The gallery is proposed as to initiate people with some inspiring work. It is free
to rent for some work showcase. For example, an artist can rent this gallery to
show his work to the public.
This idea is set to provide a better stage for the youngsters to perform today.
Many of the teenagers today have incredible talent but they just didn't get the
chance to show them to the public. With this functional gallery, people can get a
step forward to their dreams.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
10
m
12
m
Entrance
from
Mini
Library
Entrance
from
Cafe
Entrance
to
Garden

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Garden
The garden is a place for people to get close to the nature. The concept of the
garden is of the English Garden which many flowering plants are planted in
order to beautify the environment.
The garden is built semi-open spaced with a frosted glass balcony covering the
garden as Malaysia is a tropical country with warm and sunny weather. Few
tables and chairs are placed there for people to chill and hang out with their
friends and families.
The garden is also open for any event rental. For example, people can hold a
small gathering there by renting the garden. By this mean, the garden functions
as an ideal location for the event and at the same time benefits the owner.
Parking
Area
Cafe
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
Garden
Gallery
Mini
Library
10
m
18
m
Entrance
from
Gallery

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Legal Procedure
No. Procedure
Completion
Time (Days)
Associated
Costs (MYR)
1 Submit and obtain development approval through OSC 30 3,100.00
2 Submit pre-construction notifications to OSC 1 120.00
3 Request final utilities inspections through OSC 1 643.00
4 Receive road and drainage inspections 1 No Charge
5 Receive sewage final inspection 1 No Charge
6 Receive water final inspection 1 No Charge
7 Obtain road and drainage clearance letter 12 No Charge
8 Obtain sewage clearance letter and sewerage connection 12 15,972.00
9 Submit water test and commissioning (T&C) report 11 No Charge
10 Obtain water clearance letter and water connection 1 1,600.00
11 Receive fire safety inspection 1 No Charge
12 Obtain fire safety clearance letter 12 No Charge
13 Builder’s principal submitting person files the certificate of
completion and compliance (CCC)
1 No Charge

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OSC DBKL Borang

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Content
- Project Description
- Project Concept & Inspiration
- Concept & Inspirational Images
- Location Plan of Site
- Key Plan of Site
- Site Images
- Project Impacts
- Solutions to the Predicted Problems
- Master Plan of Commercial Site
- Details of Commercial Site
• Parking
Area
•
Parking
Ticket
System
•
Cafe
•
Mini
Library
•
Silent
Area
/
Study
Zone
•
Gallery
•
Garden
- Legal Procedure
- OSC DBKL Borang

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