Ms. Vasantha and her family of 8 live in a low-cost flat and wish to create a comfortable learning space for her 4 school-aged children. The group aims to design a learning space that allows the children to focus on their studies, establish a supportive learning environment, and make the room more convenient and comfortable. Currently, the children study in one of the bedrooms which lacks proper furniture and stationery. The group proposes repurposing furniture, adding a foldable table, stackable chairs, plants, and learning materials to create an organized space that improves ventilation, lighting, and concentration.

1. Group 1
Flat PPR Taman Seri Berembang
“In search of Learning Space”

2. 2
Name ID
Aw Jin Liang 0331464
Carmen Chan Shen Wen 0326485
Goh Wei Heng 0330929
Ho Yen Liang 0326660
Lai Poh Yee 0325677
Lee Xing Shen 0327496
Lindsay Lim Siew Cheng 0326844
Nor Umairah binti Mohd Akhir 0325644
Sak Kar Wai 0326525
Wong Chee Fon (Group Leader) 0327220
Group Members

3. Introduction
Ms. Vasantha, her husband, and her four children are the residents of
BG.4, Flat Taman Seri Berembang, a low-cost flat at Port Klang. She wishes
to support her children’s education by providing a comfortable learning
space that would allow them to focus on their studies.

4. Objectives
At the end of this project, we aim to:
1. Design a comfortable learning space that would allow the
children to focus on their studies
2. Establish supportive learning environments around the
learning space.
3. Refine the room to be a more convenient and comfortable
living & studying space

5. Project Details
House & Household

6. Duration : 27th August 2018 – 30th November 2018
Venue : BG.4, Flat Taman Seri Berembang, 28, Jalan
Berembang, Pelabuhan Selatan, 42000 Pelabuhan
Klang, Selangor
Budget : RM 500++ (Depending on any additional add ons)

7. Family Home
Location of the Family Home in Flat Taman Seri Berembang.
Block B of the flats.
The pink exterior.

8. Family Background
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Wadarajan Vasantha Visalini Arvind Presana Tharani
56 43 18 17 16 9
Factory
worker
Beautician
and House
wife
Student
(Form 5)
SPM candidate
Student
(Form 5)
SPM candidate
Student
(Form 4)
Student
(Year 3)
Loves to draw

9. Family Home
1
5
4
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathroom
Storeroom/Business Space
Legend

10. Living Room
They use it as a study place occasionally
on the coffee table and dining table.
The living hall appears to be very inviting and space is very less
congested, all the household item here are in good condition.

11. Study / Bedroom

12. One of the bedrooms in the house, occupied by three person. This space is
also the main study room for all four children.
Study /
Bedroom

13. 1. Ironing Board for everyone’s
clothes
2. Queen size Mattress for the three
family members using this room -
the bed is propped against the
wall when it is not in use
1. Storage cupboard to store clothes
2. Storage shelf to store
study books and stationeries
Study /
Bedroom -
Furniture
1
2
1
2

14. Kitchen
1) Ceiling paint is flaking off
2) Basin faucet - spoilt
3) Washing machine pipe -
spoilt
4) Propelling fan to the study
room - spoilt
1
2
3
4

15. During school days:
- Children study at night
During the holidays:
- Children study during
the day time
Study Hours
Estimate 3 hours of study time daily

16. Current Room For Learning Space
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● The dark pink colour of the
paint makes the room look
dull when exposed to
white light.
● Thermal comfort is not
achieved due to
insufficient ventilation.
Room Environment
● Lack of proper furniture for
studying purposes (except
for an existing book rack).
● Room is unorganized for a
studying space.
Furniture
● Lack of stationeries for
educational purposes.
Stationery
● Lack of study materials and
graphics such as notepads
or charts.
Study MaterialsCondition

17. Proposal
Learning Space

18. Focus of Approach
Space Saving Ventilation and
Lighting
Learning
Engagement
Concentration
and Productivity

19. 19
Whiteboard
Table
1. Wardrobes
2. Mattress
3. Proposed Book Rack
4. Wall Plugs
Study Space (Plan)
Chairs
Foldable Table
1
2
3
4

20. Proposed Study Space
Front View Side View

21. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
Repurposing the
existing bookshelf into
a modular wall shelf
for additional floor
space.
i) Modular Storage Wall
Space Saving

22. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
A table with drawers to
keep stationeries
organised and another
which is foldable to save
space inside the room.
ii) Foldable Study Table
with Storage
Space Saving

23. Foldable Table

24. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
As 4 chairs are needed,
foldable/stackable chairs is
able to save space when not
in use.
iii) Foldable/Stackable Chairs
Space Saving

25. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
Changing the ambience
of the room from dull
looking to make it
more bright and
suitable for focusing
and work.
i) Repainting wall
Lighting and Space

26. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
ii) Low maintenance potted
plants for calming aesthetic
purposes, improving indoor air
quality and productivity.
iii) Table fan for
better cooling in the
room as it gets stuffy.
iv) Desk lamp to
improve the lighting
for better focus while
studying.
Ventilation and Lighting

27. Idea Proposed: Learning Space
i) Timetable for
dedication of study
and play time
ii) Wall clock to allow
the children to just
look up at it instead of
using their phones to
know the time right
away
Concentration and Productivity
iii) Calendar to assist
the children to
organise their time
wisely such as
deadlines, tuitions
and other events

28. i) Reference Books and
Dictionaries
for the children, especially
those who are taking SPM
this year
iii) White board set
for the children to
draw and write down
important notes.
ii) Educational Posters
in either Bahasa Melayu or
English appropriate for the
children’s ages
Idea Proposed: Learning Space
Learning Devices

29. 29
Items Quantity Price (RM) Total (RM)
Paint (Dulux Pure Air, White, 5L) 1 95.00 95.00
Rack 1 80.00 80.00
Table 2 80.00 160.00
Chair 4 13.00 52.00
Desk Lamp 2 16.50 33.00
Table Fan 1 40.00 40.00
Whiteboard (donated) 1 - -
Potted Plant 2 5.00 10.00
Wall Clock 1 5.00 5.00
Stationeries 30.00
Educational Poster, Calendar and Timetable 4 5.00 20.00
Total 525.00
Budget

30. First visit, met
owner
5/9/18
Conduct survey,
gathered more
information
19/9/18
Show proposal &
get approval
26/9/18
Shop for materials
and tools
3/10/18
Timeline

31. Arrange room for
painting
10/10/18
Install and move
in furniture
17/10/18
Feedback on
space from users
24/10/18
Add on any
additional needs
31/10/18
Timeline
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34. Problems
1. Children had to sit on floor
2. Cannot shift the cupboard (to hang
clothes)
3. Only has 2 plugs
4. No study table for 4 kids
5. Weekends - parents busy.
6. Lacking of stationeries for education
purpose
7. Only has ceiling fan but still feels a bit
stuffy and hot
8. Kitchen ceiling paint (flakes)
9. Basin faucets are spoilt
10. Outside lamps are spoilt
11. Washing machine pipe
1. Buy foldable chairs (to save space), buy
table (wall table maybe?)
2. Need space in the room for cupboard to
hang clothes
3. Provide extensions of plugs (If Necessary)
4. Painting it brighter
5. Improve the airflow in the room (we can
maybe add standing fan) (or fix suction
fan)
Proposal

35. To help with Concentration
1. Have a timetable/duty roster - set a time to study/play (because they already have tuition)
2. Belly breathing? To calm down hmm
3. Practice observing things in the moment
4. Break down big things into small things
Interactive play
1. Draw to learn Bahasa Melayu - Chalkboard
2. Flash cards
3. More toys and less gadgets - Encourage the older kids to go outside of the study room if they want
to use their phones/ OR to spend time with the younger ones
4. Something lego

36. Environment
1. Soft lighting
2. Something relaxing like a swimming fish in a tank (was thinking of lasercutting something)
3. A table with organisers and reachable content
4. Organised storage (advised to be colour coded, help in concentration)
5. Some soft padding? - To block noise from the kitchen
6. Carpeted floor?

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