PROJECT 2 - JALAN TAR COMMUNITY LIBRARY

 

While designing the community library, there are a few factors that we should take into consideration which includes the programmatic requirements and spatial layou of the design scheme. It should reflect to the site context and the scheme should follow the Uniform Building By-laws.

 

Architectural strategy should be resolved for form, activity and circulation. Points to take consideration : 

 -  Positive outdoor space (site layout)

- Animating the edge (Façade design)

- Building size and scale (sections)

- Building for change and (space planning/function)

- A thriving public realm (connection to the street)

 

 

Apart from developing a narrative on architectural strategy in response to the relevant questions pertaining to community and its context, the design should take into consideration a holistic application of structural, spatial, technical and environmental requirements to address the user needs for an urban community library. This will include a focus on lighting and acoustic design, as well as design of the façade and building envelope that is of a coherent language to the overall design scheme.

 

 

Total built up area: 1200 sqm , 3-5 storeys

Library (reading, discussion etc) 60%

Public Realm 20%

Services and circulation 20%

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Following the site analysis, each of us is to design a community library for Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. The site is right next to Coliseum, and as such has to respond to the site context appropriately.

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My approach is to use the inherent (and unchanging) selfish assertive behaviours of the communities of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, and use it as a force for good. This is typically done by way of creating visual magnets, atmospheres and soundscapes that ultimately create the necessary mood and informal theme that facilitates inter-community discusssions.

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The following are my works:

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