for community service

1. COMMUNITY
SERVICE
INITIATIVE
INTRODUCTION
Rumah Amal Cahaya, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (RACTAR) is a
non profit organisation and is an orphanage home for less
privileged girls from the age of 5 to 20.
Number of Dependants : 30
Estimated Monthly Expenditure : Approximately RM10,000
MEMBERS
Foong Wing Hoe 0320085
Ignatius Jee Shai Iang 0320069
Lim Zanyu 0325034
Tan Wui Xiang 0321128
Teo Vi Vien 0321645
Teh Sin Ying 0320509
Teo Chong Yih 0314660
Yong Man Kit 0319778
Yen Wei Zheng 0320266

2. LOCATION
KESAS
RACTAR ORPHANAGE
RACTAR ORPHANAGE
Ractar Orphanage Taman Subang
Permai, Subang Jaya
BENEFICIARY RACTAR ORPHANS

3. OBJECTIVES
Aim of the project:
1. Understanding the needs of the orphanage
and provide an architectural solution.
2. Developing relevant communication skills
towards the individuals in Rumah Amal
Cahaya, and making contribution to the
organization.
3. Providing a space for the children to store
their bicycles and other valuables.
4. Develop a strong sense of responsibility in
the children of Rumah Amal Cahaya.

4. VALUES
1. To deliver good reputation by focusing on
achieving real and positive outcomes in
communities.
2. A platform to give back to community by
providing a better environment using the
knowledge and understanding regarding
architecture.

5. SITE Current bicycle rack on site.
No proper shelter

6. CASE STUDY
DIY Bike and Scooter Rack by Amy
1. Enable to minimize the space needed to
store the bicycles and scooters.
2. Designated slots for easy access of
children.
3. Providing opportunity for children to learn
organizing their items.

7. SITE
ANALYSIS
Strength
Good circulation
Low carbon footprint
Open public engagement
Weakness
Small access way to site
Poor bicycle rack design (Rusty
bicycle)
Creating a collaborative activities
with the children
Opportunity
Provide proper storage
units to cater children’s
bicycle
Promote responsibility
skillset

8. PROPOSED
IDEA
Bicycle rack || storage shelter
SPATIAL DESIGN
A multifunctional sheltered bicycle and scooter rack to
protect their item from bad weathering as the current
rack is exposing the bicycles toward the harsh climate.
At the same time to also incorporate vertical storage for
tools and toys used for outdoor activities. Hanging
plants draping from the beams provide shade while also
beautify the structure aesthetically, hence children are
more engage toward the structure.

9. LAYOUT 1
LAYOUT 2

10. FRONT ELEVATION
LEFT/RIGHT ELEVATION
BACK ELEVATION