site analysis for taman tasik titiwangsa

“People and objects introduce geometry into the world just by

being.”Simon Unwin on Geometries of Being, Circles of Presence

(Analysing Architecture, pg.131)

Welcome to1972

Kuala Lumpur,1972Declared city status (2nd in Malaysia)

Reached population of 1.3 million

Rapid development

Distinct lack of green space

DBKL acknowledges potential of existing tin mining lakes

Japanese and Malaysian architects called upon to develop mining lakes

Events at TasikTitiwangsa

Tin mining lake

1880s-1980s

Eye on Malaysia2007-2008

SEA Games 2017

Phase 1: Taman

Titiwangsalaunched

1980

Eye on Malaysia

2007

SEA Games 2017

User groupsHighly varied user groups with singular leisure

purposeUniformed personnel, couples, children, students, parents, retirees, etc

ActivitiesHighly varied activities with singular leisure

purposeKayaking, businesses, cycling, jogging, running, sports, RC car, helicopter rides,

etc.

SpacesHighly varied spaces allowing myriad of

activities to occurSecluded, intimate spaces, large, exposed grounds, small alcoves, corners, spots and

nooks and crannies.

OF OWNERSHIP

MOSAIC

N

My Own Private Public Land

A study of ownership in a public land in TasikTitiwangsa

OwnershipOwnership is the degree an entity occupies a space physically and

psychologicallyOwnership affected by: activity, time, size of group, user. SEE:

Circle of Presence. Analyzing Architecture

Intensity of ownershipLow to high

Ownership varies in scale

Ownership is expressed by any amount of people across any

amount of spaceOwnership affected by: activity, time, size of group,

user.

Scale of ownershipSmall to big

Ownership is in flux

Ownership changes across time and space

Ownership affected by: activity, time, size of group, user.

Ownership of a single space across time

AM to PM

night morn noon afternoon evening

Ownership as an organism

Ownership sometimes clashes, merges, grows and dies

Ownership affected by: activity, time, size of group, user.

Ownership lifespanBirth to death

Mosaic is the emergent property of ownership

The park is simultaneously

private and public, owned and unowned

Intensity is the degree of privatization of space by an entity

Spaces can have various degrees of privatization by entities regardless of scale

Intensity of ownership across various scales

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M

L

Low Medium High

Change of ownership over time despite similar climate and scales

Higher amount of commercial oriented activities towards the evening

Relationship between scales of ownership and time

S

M

L

AM 12 PM

N/A

Size of ownership is displayed independent of the size of the user group

Ownership is expressed at all scales of spaces and by all users

Relationship between scales of ownership and scale of users

S

M

L

singular

couple S group

L group

Spaces influence these forms of ownership.

Space allows for various expressions of ownership over time

Ownership is expressed at all scales of spaces and by all users

Spaces can have various degrees of privatization by entities regardless of scale

Design as seamless extension of human behaviour present on site.

Design takeaway:

Site MosaicSite sits at the intersection

of 3 districtsAffects the design approach.

Site MosaicSite sits at the intersection

of 3 districtsAffects the design approach.

N

Residential

Tasik

Culture

Restaurants

N

Residential

Boarding hostels

School blocks

Residential houses

N

Tasik

Circulatory focus

Tracks & alcoves

Gazebos & shops

N

Culture

Istana Budaya

Istana Budayaoffice

PerpustakaanNeg.Balai Seni

Negara

N

Site as a MOSAIC

N

Helps local enterprisesCentralised location Gathers and aggregates food sources Improves site hygiene

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2

3

4

5

5

4

1

3

2

UKM Food trucks

Sany Char Kuey Teow

Satay Station

UKM Food trucks

Mamak restaurant

Roadside stalls

N

Boosts local cultural sceneGathers and aggregates artistic avenues Located in cultural district and continuation of site programme

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2

3

4

5

4

3

2

15

Balai Seni Negara

Istana Budaya

Sutra Dance Theatre

Park activities

Sumira

N

Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020Taman Titiwangsa development

Low density control and prohibition of high rise developmentshall be applied…An international food and cultural precinct shall also be designated and developed in the area.

Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020, Part 17 – Point 835

A green corridor linking from the cultural precinct along JalanTunn Razak and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa into the City Centre shall be created by utilising Sungai Bunus as a corridor.

Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020, Part 17 – Point 826

Places for informal civic uses and cultural performances can help bring life back onto the streets and provide opportunities for street artistes to display their skills. There are few such places notably at Taman Tasik Titiwansa.

Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020, Part 14 – Point 673

Current and future developments

River of Life –Tasik Titiwangsa is

in Precinct 1. Scheduled to begin construction in

2017.

Delayed.

New Sungai Buloh-Putrajaya line MRT (Station HKL) in Tasik Titiwangsa.

Projected to complete in 2022.

Comprehensive public transportation

LRT Sta.

MRT Sta.

Bus stop

N

Decent vehicular access

Medium density

JalanKuantan

JalanTembeling

Medium density

High density

N

Urban scale landmarks as wayfinding element

Tasik Titiwangsa

NationalLibrary

Office block

Istana Budaya

BalaiSeniNegara

TitiwangsaLRT Station

HKL

N

Decent pedestrian access

High densityJalanKuantan

JalanTembeling

High density

Low density

N

Street scale landmarks as wayfinding element

Tasik Titiwangsa

Office block

Istana Budaya

Restaurants(SANY, etc)

Mamak/Guardhouse

N

Site B:Prominent approach view

Site C:Poor site visibility from access

Site B:Visual relationship with park patrons and activities, avenue for stronger development

Site C:Obstructed view towards lake

Site:Strong politically and psychologically charged visual hierarchy

SWOT

Strengths

Weaknesses Opportunities

Threats

Good forward view arc

City skyline composition

Greenery covered walkway

Huge public space

Purposed tourism

High future development potential

Poor environmental security at night

Cyclists and joggers sharing same lane, collision danger

Limited traffic circulation

Huge potential for aggregation of entrepreneurial efforts

Healthy existing site programmes

Illegal businesses

Vandalism

Illegal parking by car

Unrestricted future developments

Design to abide to the following:10.1 Patuhi keperluan Rekabentuk Pelan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur 2020.

10.2 Patuhi Garis Panduan Butiran Kemudahan Aksess bagi OKU.

10.3 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Laluan Bebas Halangan.

10.4 Patuhi MS 1184 : 2014 , Universal Design and Accessibility in the Built Environment – Code of practise.

10.5 Patuhi Garis Panduan Pencahayaan Impak Bangunan di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.6 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Dinding Pameran Berkaca (show glass window) dan Penggunaan ‘Roller Shutter’ bagi kedai / pejabat di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.7 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk dan Penggunaan Bahan Kemasan Telus Air untuk Ruang Meletak Kereta Terbuka di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.8 Patuhi Garis Panduan Penyediaan Ruang Makan ‘Al Fresco’ di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.9 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Paparan Pada Papan Dendeng (Hoardings) Di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.10 Patuhi Garis Panduan Elemen Seni bagi Pembangunan di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.11 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Keselamatan Bagi Susurtangan Balkoni.

10.12 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Struktur Tambahan dan Kanopi di Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.13 Patuhi Garis Panduan Rekabentuk Struktur Tambahan dan Laluan Pejalan Kaki di sekitar Changkat Thambi Dollah, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

10.14 UBBL

Rekabentuk Pelan Kuala Lumpur 2020Plinth area & plot ratio

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED PLINTH AREA

COMMERCIAL – 70%

RESIDENTIAL – 60%

INDUSTRIAL – 80%

MIXED USE – 70%

-3.4 PLINTH AREA, Rekabentuk Pelan Kuala Lumpur 2020

Proximity to public transport node (within 400m):

TRANSIT PLANNING ZONE (TPZ):Additional 0.5 plot ratio

Land Public Transport Masterplan –Land Public Transport Commision (SPAD)

DBKL Vehicular Parking Car and motorcycle bay calculation

Guidelines for Car Parking and Internal Traffic Circulation – DBKL*Land Public Transport Masterplan – Land Public Transport

Commision (SPAD)

CAR PARK CALCULATION2000 m2 = 21528 sqft21528/600 = 36 parking bays for cars21528/2000 = 11 motorcycle bays

30% Parking Discount*70% of 36 = 26 nos.

Arguably…

Rekabentuk Pembangunan DBKLAchieves tropical design considerations, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

Miscellaenous RequirementsUBBL/MS1184/DBKL/etc.

Panduan Penyediaan Tempat Makanan Luar ‘Al Fresco”Al fresco dining requirements and guidelines

UBBL 1984Basic structural by-laws/fire compliance/etc.

MS1184 Universal designDesign standards for disabled usability

PrecedentThe Commons, Bangkok

How can a built space encourage ownershipin the context of eating in the public realm?

Community Food CentreBuilt to encourage the community & neighbourhood in the common interest of food.

Hangout ground for the community to provide wholesome living.

Design application:Use of spaces to promote ownership

Large commons

Visual permeability

Commons always in view

Privatization of a public circulatory space

Promoting ownership to occur through topography

Takeaways

Centric form and scale used to engineer low intensity ownership

PrecedentLake Shore Artist Studio, Beijing

How can design engage with a water body without physically touching it?

Minimal formEngages slope

Respects skyline

Visual Artist’s StudioSituated at a 90 degree turn of the lake, on a slope.

Minimal impact to site’s topography

Design application:Engaging its context (slope and water body)

Low impactform emphasizing contextual beauty

Massing response to geographical issues

Encourages physical engagement with the lake by public

Takeaways

Conclusion: Design Position

Use phenomenon of ownership to enhance the building’s programme as seamless continuation of the

lake’s activities

Enhance the existing entrepreneurial and community

cultural efforts

Be of the site and continue with the strategy laid out by DBKL