1. The report proposes constructing a coffee house called Vivlio Cafe in an empty space at Level 2 of Block E on the university campus. 2. The site is a 27m x 15m roof terrace with nice views that is currently empty space. A concept book cafe style is proposed to provide students a place to study with food and drinks. 3. Plans include furniture like wooden tables and chairs, a counter with books, book shelves, plants and glass walls. A floor plan lays out the zoning and layout of the coffee house.

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FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
APRIL INTAKE 2014
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
FINAL PROJECT:
THE REPORT
TAN JIA YI 0319476
SIONG JIA YII 0318239
MS NORMAH SULAIMAN
BLOCK E, LEVEL 2
DINING AREA / FOOD AND BEVERAGES

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CONTENT
Introduction of project 3
Site analysis 4-8
Concept and inspiration 9
Ideas for coffee house 10-19
Benefits of construction project 20
Building plan approval process 21
Authorities’ roles in construction project 22
Construction form 23-40
Costing 41

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INTRODUCTION
In the final project for Introduction to Construction Industry, we are
required to work in 2 and find a specific land within campus area to initiate
a small construction project. The size of the land shall not be more than
30m x 30m.
We are required to submit an A4- sized bounded report with
minimum 20 pages and a soft copy of your Project Brief via email to our
respective tutor on the same day of the submission date.
We are given a few choices on our purpose, which include recreation
area, study enhancement area, rest area, dining area, and commercial area.
We are planning to construct a coffee house (dining area) which will be
take place at empty space at level2, Block E.

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SITE ANALYSIS
Location Plan

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Measurement plan

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We choose an empty space at Level2, right at the end of Block E. There are
library, 24/7 study room, few public rest and study area and a small stall in

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the same floor. Our site is a 27m x 15m roof terrace. It is a waste to leave
this empty space empty without using it properly. There have very nice
scenery as it is an open space. This space has a big space for development.
There are railings along the side of the roof terrace with 1.2 meters high.
Looking South, a clear view of parking lot and some trees can be seen.
Besides, there are also tennis court and basketball court.
Looking East, a small portion of parking lot and trees can be seen. There is
also residential area behind the trees.

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Looking west, Taylor’s lake and trees can be seen. Besides that, opposite
roof terrace of the same level can be seen as well.
Looking north, corridor of Block E, Level 2 can be seen. Besides that, there
are also corridor of Block E Level 3 and the railings.

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CONCEPT AND INSPIRATION

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Book Café
A book café or bookshop café or literature café is a kind of book-
themed café where people can read books, buy books, have drinks and talk.
Examples: Elliott Bay Books (Seattle), United States
Concept for Vivlio Cafe is based on book café style. This type of
coffeehouse and provide student a place to study and get some food and
beverages at the same time which is prohibited in library. In addition, study
area which surrounded with barrier wall is also provided in the café so that
students can study in a quiet condition and less distraction.
IDEAS FOR VIVLIO CAFE
Food and beverages (menu)

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These food and drinks are provided in Vivlio Café with rational price.
Coffee
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Mocha
- American coffee
- Espresso
- Hot Chocolate
Donuts
- Chocolate donut
- Strawberry Donut
- Walnut Donut
- Classic donut
Waffle
- Chocolate
- Peanut
- Vanilla
- Strawberry
- Raspberry
- Ice cream
Sandwich
- Egg sandwich
- Tuna sandwich
- Chicken sandwich
- Ham sandwich
Ice cream

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Cake/ Cupcake
- Cheese
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
- Vanilla
Choosing For Elements
Furniture
Glass display cabinet
Wooden tables and chairs
a) Bar tables and stools
Material: Classic bamboo/ rubber wood
Some food such as cakes,
sandwiches and donuts are
displayed in the cabinet.

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b) Round
c) Square
d) Rectangle

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Counter desk
Counter desk with books
People can pick books from
counter to read while queuing
up

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Book Shelf
Table Umbrella
Decoration/Others
Planter box
Book shelves filled with different
type of books are placed against
the wall in the coffee house

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Plants
Soleirolia（Baby’s tear）
Hedge
Lamp

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Glass wall
Door
Hanging bulb with different
length

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Floor
Plan of Coffee house

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Zoning of Coffee house

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BENEFITS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
1. This project plans the usage of empty space wisely and efficiently.
2. This construction project can increase human circulation in that space
as more human activities can be held.
3. Provide jobs opportunity and increase cash flow into the community
4. Improve the view of the space as it looks empty and bare if the space
left empty.
5. More convenient for students and staff to buy food and beverages in
the coffee shop than going to commercial block which is far from
classroom
6. Provide more choices for students and staff to buy food and
beverages
7. Create a recreational area which can enjoy scenery from roof terrace
and having meal at the same time.

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BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS
Applicant sends out the application form to authority. Authority reviews the
application. Applicant has to reapply if the application is incomplete. The
approval process will proceed to registration and documentation phase if
the application is completed.
Planning approval document is sent out to Jabatan Teknikal and Pemunya
Tanah Berjiran. The next process is first detailed review. Then, applicant may
receive review letter from Jabatan Technical and rebuttal letter. Second
detailed review will be the next step.
After that, Jawatankuasa Teknikal Perancangan Bandar will hold a meeting
following by Jawatankuasa Perancangan Bandar to decide whether approve,
not approve or amend.
Amendment notice letter will be sent to applicant if necessary. Planning
permission will be given to applicant if the application is approved.

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AUTHORITIES ROLES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Pusat Semakan Setempat (OSC)
Role of the One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre is a new unit under the Local Authority. To facilitate its implementation, a committee shall be formed,
chaired by the President of the Local Authority.
In order to improve the delivery system on procedure and process of development proposal, all application shall be
submitted and coordinated through the One Stop Centre.
The roles of the One Stop Centre are:
1. To coordinate and monitor development proposals and other applications;
2. To inform the decision on approval of development proposals to the applicant;
3. To make recommendations on the land development application to the Land Office; and
4. To prepare periodic report.
The functions of the One Stop Centre Secretariat are:
 To receive and check applications for land development, planning permission, building plans and other related
plans from the applicant;
 To examine whether the application received comply with basic requirements or conditions imposed;
 To distribute the development proposal application to relevant departments for processing and other technical
agencies for comments and reviews;
 To monitor applications that have been distributed to technical departments/agencies;
 To inform the OSC Committee on all the applications received;
 To receive any feedback on problems and issues from technical agencies;
 To collect and coordinate recommendation paper prepared by planning department, building department and
engineering department and pre-computation plans for approval by the One Stop Centre Committee;
 To distribute the decision of the OSC Committee Meeting on the approvals for planning permission and pre-
computation plan to the Land Office for applications under 124A and 204D National Land Code;
 To act as the secretariat of the OSC Committee meeting in setting the dates for meeting, ensure that meetings be
held twice a month and preparing minutes of meeting as well as feedback, for distribution.
 To collect all OSC Committee Meeting decision paper and inform to the Full Council Meetings, and
 To distribute the official decision to the applicants, persons who had lodged objections and technical
departments/agencies.

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