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final project

architecture for place-making

pudu tin gallery - a kinetic experience

This project centers on designing an Urban Heritage Gallery for the Pudu community, with a strong emphasis on integrating the building seamlessly into its urban context. The design must thoughtfully respond to the street environment and the behavioral patterns of users, as identified during the Preliminary Studies. The project is divided into two main stages: a) Architectural Strategy, where students will develop a comprehensive approach to the design, and b) Design Development and Detailing, where the focus will shift to refining the design and addressing intricate details. A key aspect of the project involves the design of the building’s façade. It is crucial that the new or proposed façade not only aligns with the gallery's function but also preserves and reflects the architectural character of Pudu's historic town. This requires careful consideration of materials, forms, and design elements to ensure the gallery contributes meaningfully to the urban landscape while respecting the heritage and identity of the area. Through these stages, students will aim to create a gallery that is both contemporary and sensitive to its historical and cultural surroundings.

reflection

After completing this module, I have gained the expertise on in depth site analysis in an urban context and come up with a design with the use of theories and information from the site analysis. After the comments from P1B interim, I would like to thank Dr.Ian for recommending the idea of designing a gallery relating to tin mining, once a side program of my interim design. I decided to design an Urban Heritage Gallery fully dedicated to Pudu's tin mining heritage as a remembrance and preservation of the culture due to achievements and contributions made by tin mining are often overlooked by the locals. With this idea set, I have researched a lot about Tin Mining in Malaysia and Pudu so I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the history and technicalities behind it. Designing the urban plaza required me to think about enhancing the physical permeability of the site reactivating the back lanes which I have done. Overall, I had fun designing a gallery for Pudu as I get to explore exciting ideas to implement to my gallery and I have improved my photoshop skills for architectural visualization which will smoothen the journey if I start working in the industry. If there is one thing I could have done better for this project, it would be time management as my physical model's outcome was not satisfactory to my standards.

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