Project 2A: Site Analysis

P r o j e c t 2 a :
i n t r o d u c t i o n t o
S I T E A N A L Y S I S
E A G L E R A N C H R E S O R T , P O R T D I C K S O N .

P H Y S I C A L
A T T R I B U T E S
B I O L O G I C A L
A T T R I B U T E S
C U L T U R A L
A T T R I B U T E S

P H Y S I C A L
A T T R I B U T E S

E X I S T I N G S T R U C T U R E

A R E A S F O R A C T I V I T Y

S I G N I F I C A N T F E A T U R E S
S i g n i f i c a n t A r c h i t e c t u r a l P a t t e r n
S t r u c t u r a l f u n c t i o n
Materials : Mostly timber, concrete, bricks, steel and rope.

B R I C K S T E R R A C E & T U N N E L S

B R I C K S W A L L S & L A D D E R S

TYRES BALANCING BEAMS & STUTTER STEPS

S T R U C T U R E T O I L E T & S H E L T E R

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
LESS OBSTRUCTION
SOLID FOUNDATION TO
B U I L D S H E L T E R
MATERIALS COMPLIMENT
NATURAL SURROUNDING
W e a k n e s s e s
OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF
S E A
POOR MAINTANENCE
NOT UNIFORM STRUCTURES
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
EASILY DISMANTLED
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION
RECYCABLE MATERIALS
T h r e a t s
NOISE FROM THE PUBLIC
WATER PITS CAUSES THE
BREEDING OF MOSQUITOS

C L I M A T I C S T U D I E S
Site Temperature :
W a r m

Wind Direction :
South to North

Wind Strength :
W e a k

R a i n :
B e f o r e 7 a . m .
9 A.M.

B R I G H T N E S S O F S U N & S H A D O W

Site Temperature :
V E R Y H O T

Wind Direction :
SOUTH TO NORTH

Wind Strength :
S T R O N G

R a i n :
N O R A I N .
12 P.M.

Site Temperature :
H O T

Wind Direction :
SOUTH TO NORTH

Wind Strength :
M O D E R A T E

R a i n :
N O R A I N
3 P.M.

Site Temperature :
CLOUDY/NOT HOT

Wind Direction :
NORTH TO SOUTH

Wind Strength :
W E A K

R a i n :
USUALLY AFTER 5 P.M.
6 P.M.

R E F E R E N C E R E S E A R C H
Detailed Long Term Weather Forecast

R E F E R E N C E R E S E A R C H
Average Temperature and Average Days with Precipitation Per Month

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
LESS RAIN DURING THE
DAY/SUITABLE FOR PICNIC
WIND COMING FROM SEA
CONSTANT TEMPERATURE/
PREDICTABLE WEATHER
W e a k n e s s e s
SOME PARTS INSULATE
M O R E H E A T
MUDDY DURING RAINY
S E A S O N
SHADED AREA ALLOWS
ACTIVITIES TO BE
CARRIED OUT LONGER
T h r e a t s
RAIN CAUSES PUDDLES
WHICH LEADS TO THE
BREEDING OF MOSQUITOS

B I O L O G I C A L
A T T R I B U T E S

O V E R V I E W
O p e n & P a n o r a m i c
A l o t o f g r e e n e r y
E v i d e n c e o f h u m a n i n v o l v e m e n t

l a n d s c a p e
Site is surrounded by dense vegetation
Some of the trees and shrubs are planted intentionally
Strategic placement of trees and shrubs to facilitate human circulation

E x i s t i n g v e g e t a t i o n
FICUS TREE
SAGA TREE
ASHOKA TREE
SEA APPLE TREE

A r t o c a r p u s I n t e g e r
Attract ants, bat and fruit flies
A l e u r i t e s M o l u c a n n a
Leaves and nuts fall frequently
M o r i n d a C i t r i f o l i a
Tolerant to drought conditions
A r e c a C a t h e c h u
Small sized and edible I x o r a
Popular in warm climate

Euphorbiaceae sheds leaves and nuts frequently
Some trees have fruits that attract animals
Ixora provides aesthetic value to the site

S P E C I E S D E S C R I P T I O N
ARECA CATECHU
(POKOK PINANG)
Small sized and edible
IXORA Evergreen
Provides aesthetic value
Popular in warm climate
ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (EMPHORBIACEAE) Quite high maintenance as leaves and nuts fall
frequently
MORINDA CITRIFOLIA Tolerant to drought conditions
Fruit has pungent odour when ripening
Attracts ants, bats and fruit flies
PARKIA SPECIOSA
(PETAI)
Beans have pungent smell
Tall – can grow up to 90 ft high
Attracts bats
ARTOCARPUS INTEGER (CEMPEDAK) Evergreen
Strong odour is prominent when ripening
Attracts ants, bats and fruit flies.

S I T E S E C T I O N
S I T E P L A N

S o i l t y p e s
Site is surrounded by dense vegetation
Some of the trees and shrubs are planted intentionally
Strategic placement of trees and shrubs to facilitate human circulation

S o i l t y p e s
S a n d y c l a yS a n d y l o a m
S a n dS i l t y c l a y

S o i l t y p e s
S A N D
-  Dry
-  Nutrient deficient
-  Unable to transport water from deeper
layers
S A N D Y C L A Y
-  35% or more clay; 40% or more sand
-  Gritty feel
-  High moisture and nutriet density
-  Good drainage capability
S A N D Y L O A M
-  Mostly 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay
-  Contains more nutrients, moisture and
humus than sandy soil
-  Better drainage and infiltration of water
and air than silty soils
S I L T Y C L A Y
-  40% or more clay; 40-60% or more silt
-  Inorganic soil
-  Holds moisture well
-  Better drainage than pure clay soil, but
sand is more efficient

N a t u r a l f e a t u r e s
Presence of anthills:
Causes distribution of ants under certain trees
Attraction of birds/insects:
Certain fruits and flowers of existing vegetation attracts birds and insects

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
F r e s h a i r
Dense vegetation
Good ventilation
W e a k n e s s e s
C e r t a i n p l a n t s
attract unwanted
insects/organism
Soil in some areas have
less efficient drainage
Opportunity to build a
better drainage
system (stream)
Building a shaded
p i c n i c p a v i l i o n
T h r e a t s
T h r e a t s i n c l u d e
insects, bats and birds

A N I M A L S
M A M M A L S B I R D S
E U R A S I A N M A G P I E
Z E B R A D O V E
B A R N S W A L L O W
C O L L A R E D K I N G F I S H E R
I N S E C T S
M I L L I P E D E
W E A V E R A N T
G I A N T F O R E S T A N T
R U F O U S G R A S S H O P P E R
T R O P I C A L C A R P E N T E R B E E
G E R R I D A E
S C A R L E T S K I M M E R
A E D E S A L B O P I C T U S
C R A B E A T I N G M A C A Q U E
P L A N T A I N S Q U I R R E L

C R A B - E A T I N G M A C A Q U E
M a c a c a F a s c i c u l a r i s

P L A N T A I N S Q U I R R E L
C a l l o s c i u r u s N o t a t u s

E U R A S I A N M A G P I E
P I C A - P I C A

Z E B R A D O V E
M a c a c a F a s c i c u l a r i s

B A R N S W A L L O W
H i r u n d o R u s t i c a

C O L L A R E D K I N G F I S H E R
T o d i r a m p h u s C h l o r i s

M I L I P E D E
N a r c e u s A n n u l a r i s

W E A V E R A N T S
O e c o p h y l l a

G I A N T F O R E S T A N T S
C a m p o n o t u s G i g a s

R U F O U S G R A S S H O P E R
G o m p h o c e r i p p u s R u f u s

T R O P I C A L C A R P E N T E R B E E
X y l o c o p a L a t i p e s

G E R R I D A E
A q u a r i u s R e m i g i s

S C A R L E T S K I M M E R
C r o c o t h e m i s S e r v i l i a

A E D E S A L B O P I C T U S
S t e g o m y i a A l b o p i c t a

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
L i f t i n g u p t h e
atmosphere in the
f o r e s t .
(make it more lively)
W e a k n e s s e s
S n a t c h f o o d .
(especially monkey)
People may have
chance to interact
w i t h m a m m a l s .
T h r e a t s
Some mammals can be
very aggressive.
Attack people causing
i n j u r y .
m a m m a l s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
Fill the environment
with beautiful sounds
o f n a t u r e
W e a k n e s s e s
U n c o n t r o l l a b l e
e x c r e t i o n
Feces can be used as
f e r t i l i z e r s
T h r e a t s
Some birds may cause
injury to people
b i r d s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
Some insects help
flowers to bloom
W e a k n e s s e s
Some insects cause
r a s h e s / i t c h i n g
Increasing of the
amount will raise up
the quantity of
secondary consumer
as well as tertiary
c o n s u m e r .
T h r e a t s
Some insects may bite/
sting and cause injury
i n s e c t s

C U L T U R A L
A T T R I B U T E S

G o o d V i e w / M o r n i n g
1
2

3
4

G o o d V i e w / N o o n
5
6

7
8

G o o d V i e w / N o o n
9
10

11
12

B a d V i e w
Block ViewConcave Ground
Mosquito breeding ground Mosquito breeding ground
14

15

13

16

B a d V i e w
Dusty
Rubbish Rubbish
Rugged
18
17

20
19

V i e w I n a n d O u t S l o p e 1
[ M o t o r c y c l e p a t h w a y ]
V i e w i n [ F r o m t o p ] V i e w o u t [ F r o m t o p ]

View in [10 steps downwards] View out [10 steps downwards]

View at the
s i d e

View at the side

View from the bottom of Slope 1

View In and Out Slope 2 (near shed)
View in [From top]
View out [From top]
1

View in [10 steps downwards]
View out [10 steps downwards]

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
Inspiration when in
touch with nature
I m p r o v e m o o d
I m p r o v e h e a l t h
W e a k n e s s e s
Discomfort(mosquitos)
Pollution caused by
r u b b i s h
Accumulated water
Disruption of view
Trees provide shade
Beautiful scenery of
t h e s e a / t r e e s
H i l l t o p v i e w
Broad space for
a c t i v i t i e s
T h r e a t s
O b s t a c l e s n o t
maintained causing
h e a l t h p r o b l e m s
Mosquito breeding
Paths not flattened

c o n c l u s i o n
Visual effects
Health problems
The way you feel the environment
Positive or negative emotions
Safety and security
Increase connection to nature
Provide pleasant diversions

c i r c u l a t i o n
P E D E S T R I A N
V E H I C U L A R

P E D E S T R I A N
V E H I C U L A R
Vehicular pathway are only used By motorcycles.
The peak hour for vehicular pathway is at 9am, 12pm & 5pm daily.
Pedestrian pathway are mainly used by Eagle Ranch Resort customers to
gain access to the obstacle course.
The frequency of the obstacle course being used is every 2 weeks.

H I G H E S T
M O D E R A T E
L O W E S T
Z E R O

The path that is used the most is the one with fewest existing structures.
The right side of the site, contains the obstacle course is used at a moderate amount
( e v e r y 2 w e e k s ) .
The area with least frequency of being used is the furthest from the obstacle course.
The vegetation has a zero frequency of being used due to the thickness of bushes &
s h r u b s .

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
EXCELLENT ACCESSABILITY
AMPLE SPACE TO CARRY
O U T A C T I V I T I E S
W e a k n e s s e s
NO PROPER ROUTING
S Y S T E M
WEAK FOUNDATION =
L A N D S L I D E S
L I T T L E P R I V A C Y
COMMANDING VIEWS
POSSIBILTY OF A
LOOKOUT LOWER LEVEL
T h r e a t s
VEGETATION COVERING
P A T H S
NO ACCES FOR HEAVY
V E H I C L E S

a c t i v i t i e s
GATHERINGS/TEAM BUILDINGS/FAMILY DAY/SCHOOL TRIPS
R E S T I N G A R E A
P A T H W A Y F O R V E H I C L E S & P E D E S T R I A N S

GATHERINGS/FAMILY DAY/SCHOOL TRIPS ETC

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
Keeps the place alive
with the presence of
p e o p l e
W e a k n e s s e s
T o o n o i s y
Possibility of littering
Attract more pests
More people = higher
chance of people
using the picnic
p a v i l i o n
T h r e a t s
Pavilion will take up
space to cater to the
amount of people

n o i s e
A N I M A L S / I N S E C T S / B I R D S
W A V E S
P L A N E S
V E H I C L E S / H U M A N

D E C R E A S E I N V O L U M E
w a v e s

S . w . o . t . a n a l y s i s
S t r e n g t h s
Soothing sounds of
nature in the morning/
e v e n i n g
W e a k n e s s e s
Noise pollution caused
by planes and vehicles
Convert into a spot
for serenity because
it is surrounded by
c a l m i n g s o u n d s
T h r e a t s
Noise pollution may
disrupt the serenity of
people visiting the
p a v i l i o n

C a s e
s t u d i e s
F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e

The river is located at the South of the Farnsworth House.
The visitor's center is located 520m (approx) to the East.

Spaces presented in the Farnsworth House is pretty straight –
f o r w a r d a s a :
H O U S E
Spaces include Toilet, Living Room, Patio, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dining Room.

Main space's facade is completely glass and steel columns for
s u p p o r t .
Patio has no facade and is completely open.
Because of this, it leaves the user exposed except in the toilet which
is the only part of the house that is sectioned off.

As the sun rises, the light gently hits the bedroom in the early
m o r n i n g .
Most likely implored by Mies as a feature of the house.

C i r c u l a t i o n i s s t r a i g h t - f o r w a r d .
Up the steps of the Patio and into the main and only indoor space of
t h e F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e .
Tourist or visitors usually take to the Living Room to the Bedroom to
t h e K i t c h e n a n d b a c k t o w h e r e i t s t a r t e d .

3 6 0 v i e w s d u e t o i t ' s g l a s s f a c a d e .
N o t a b l e v i e w s a r e ,
the forest to the North and the river to the South.

E n v i r o n m e n t a l T h r e a t s

At night, when the lights are on, the house turns into a beacon.
A t t r a c t s M o s q u i t o e s a n d M o t h s
Mainly due to it's isolation and it's complete glass facade.

Fox River was prone to flooding even before Mies started
c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e F a r n s w o r t h H o u s e .
Mies elevated the main space using a sort - of stilts system so that
i t w a s o u t o f r e a c h o f t h e f l o o d s .
However, it wasn't enough to completely protect the house.

S.W.O.T. Analysis
•  Strenghts: Secluded, Great Scenery
•  Weaknesses: Small Space
•  Opportunities: Home
•  Threats: Floods, Invasion of Privacy, Bugs

C a s e
s t u d i e s
Hiraki Oda (Daylight) Museum

The museum gallery displays the WORKS OF
Japanese artist Hiroki Oda. The artist draws from
the sunrise to the sunset and so makes use of the
influence of natural light only in his works.
The gallery was designed to provide the artist
with a natural daylight environment within which
t o w o r k .

M a n i p u l a t i n g L i g h t
Light enters and illuminates
different parts of the room during
different times of the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v = D 9 8 t Q - 9 G X G k

C a s e
s t u d i e s
C H I N A P A V I L L I O N

Constructed for the World Shanghai Expo 2010, designed by
H e J i n g t a n g .
Built with the strong intention of focusing on sustainable and
e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y - f r i e n d l y p r i n c i p l e s .

Slits in the roof to introduce natural circulation,
alongside insulation panels.
Solar panels affixed in the garden tops near
t h e C h i n a P a v i l i o n

Exterior walls providing thermal insulation and natural ventilation.
A solar energy system is installed on the rooftops, powering the
structure, while thermal panels and insulating glass are installed
i n t h e e x t e r i o r w a l l s .

The garden surrounding the pavilions, as well
as the inverted pyramid shape of the structure,
is implemented with water catchment areas
that collects rainfall. Due to the prevalent
rains in that region, it saves costs.
The large overhang created by the shape of the
structure creates a large, self-shading
overhang. The columns that support the
overhang are decorated with traditional
characters and symbols, a link to their culture.

C a s e
s t u d i e s
I N D I A N P A V I L L I O N

The India Pavilion was constructed for the World Shanghai Expo
2010, and featured the largest constructed bamboo dome in the
w o r l d a t t h a t t i m e .
The structure was inspired by the ancient Buddhist monument of
S t a n c h i S t u p a .

The main theme of the structure’s design was “Cities in Harmony”,
the purpose to reflect the countries wide racial, cultural and
r e l i g i o u s h a r m o n y .
The Pavilion was constructed out of purely organic substances, and
b o a s t e d i t s e l f a s a “ z e r o - c h e m i c a l a r e a ” .

Tree of Life carving
B a m b o o D o m e

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