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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying
M.Arch Pre-Thesis 2 Urbanism Studio (New Spirit)
Urban green is not only important in promoting well-being among communities, but also plays an important role in promoting the social and ecological objectives. However, rapid urbanization has continuously disconnected humans from the natural environment in daily life due to the shrinkage of urban green coverage while limited attempts have been made in blending nature into the architecture of Malaysia. Adaptation to modern architecture style has created enclosed living spaces and built environments dominated by concrete structures. This disconnectedness between human and nature does not only appear in physical form but also in a more holistic way as natural resources had been used in daily life during the past.
With the given study area and site located at Semarak-Datuk Keramat-Jelatek Kuala Lumpur (KL) Metropolitan, an area where residential co-existed together with institutional buildings, the design attempts to improvise the connectivity and livability through urban components to foster social cohesion.
The design showcases an opportunities to transform community garden into a learning centre related to ethnobotany knowledge where Bunga Telang (Butterfly Pea Flower) being the subject matter of the design. The design aims to preserve the cultural value of the flower and explores its potential that could bring economic impact to the local community. Through the Biophilic and environmental approach, the design incorporates natural elements by blurring the internal and external spaces, and thus increase green coverage in the urban area. The combination of building programs and design strategies envision a future that promote livability and sustainable growth for the community.
