This project requires students to work in groups to compare a local park case study to an international park case study based on different park types. Students must describe the characteristics, historical background, location, site context, and common activities of the selected parks. Presentations of 10 minutes will be given in Week 6 and must include citations and references. The goals are for students to distinguish different park categories, characteristics, and case studies locally and internationally and demonstrate their understanding through the comparative analysis and presentation.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)
CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPE [ARC30203]
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Noorul Iffa Mohd Nayan, Mohamed Fariz Hilmi
Project 1: Experiential Landscape
20% Group Work
Presentation: 8th September 2014 (Week 6)
Introduction
Landscape architecture is designated to integrate people with the outdoor environment in a way to
make people appreciate nature. It involves all aspects of the outdoor environment from the design of
intimate gardens to the planning and management of land areas. People use this space most of the
time; when they leave a building, they will have to pass by an open space to reach next destination.
Public open space is considered as a park that acts as a getaway for city residents to escape from the
hustle and bustle of city life. A park should provide a natural setting, or so called ‘pleasure gardens’.
“Place making is both an overarching idea and a hands-on tool for improving a neighborhood, city or
region. It has the potential to be one of the most transformative ideas of this century”.
[Project for Public Space]
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project:
 To identify and describe the characteristics of a park through comparative studies according to
the topics given.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Distinguish the category of parks, characteristics and case studies of each locally and
internationally.
Tasks - Methodology
In a group of 5, you need to select one topic given below and do a comparative study of local case
study with international case study. The topics are as following:
1. National park
2. State park

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3. Community park
4. Neighbourhood park
5. Urban park
6. Metropolitan park
7. City park
8. Theme park
9. Linear park
10.Pocket park
You are required to describe the characteristics of the park, the historical background, location,
site context and activities that people frequently do at the park. You may provide images
(illustration, photo or diagram) that best represent the information needed. Information should be clear
and understandable.
Submission Requirement
This is a group project participate by all group members. Marks shall be deducted to those who don’t
participate in their group.
SUBMISSION – Week 6, 8th September 2014 at class venue
1) Every group need to do verbal presentation within 10 minutes only (include 5mins Q&A
session). First slide of the presentation should contain:
- Topic (1,2,3….10)
- Project Title (Project 1: Experiential Landscape)
- Name of the group
- Group members
- Name of tutor
2) Students are required to state the citation and references properly on the last slide to avoid
plagiarism. The lesson on how to write the references will be taught during tutorial class.
3) Students are required to print the hardcopy in A4 format with submission details, and submit
on the same day of presentation day.
4) The softcopy of the presentation should be submitted in a CD, with a proper cover inlay and
details (as mentioned above) in front of the cover. Please use hard CD case, not the soft cover.
5) Each of group members should have their own slot in the presentation as it will be assessed
as individual components, besides peer evaluation. Therefore, plan your presentation flow
wisely.