Foundation in Natural and Built Environment

Introduction to Construction Industry

Tutor: Ms. Ann See Peng

Final Project

Group Members:

1. Lim Peidi (0324272)2. Lim Xiao Shi

FNBE July 2015

Introduction to the Site

This site is located in Jalan 5/125, Desa Petaling. The site we have chosen is 50m x 50m. The

total size of the site is 2500m².

Address of the site:

Jalan 5/125,

Desa Petaling,

58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Desa Petaling is a township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This townships is located between

Kuchai Lama, Kampung Malaysia and Sri Petaling. The site we chosen is surrounded by

residential area. As it is on top of the hill, there is only one road which is Jalan 5/125 to access

the site.

Site Chosen

Site Analysis and Observation

Accessibility:

The site can be easily accessible from several roads. The main road to access here is Kuala

Lumpur – Seremban Highway. Besides, it is also accessible by Sungai Besi Highway, Kuala

Lumpur – Putrajaya Highway, Jalan Kuchai Lama and East- West Highway.

The main people who will access the site is the residents at Jalan 5/125. As there are 2

condominiums which are Amadesa Resort Condominium and Sri Lata Condominium. Besides,

there is also a Semi-D housing area, Desa Hills Villa which is under construction here. As the

only road to access here is Jalan 5/125, we proposed buildings and facilities which target the

residents here the most.

Kuala Lumpur – Seremban Highway. Main access to the site.

Site Chosen

Microclimate

According to Malaysia’s Microclimate Centre, the sunrise of the site is at 6.57 a.m. at the East

while the sunset is at 6.56 p.m. at the West.

Walkability

There is a road that can access by vehicles to the site. Besides, there is also pathway prepared for

the residents to reach the site.

Site Chosen

Sunrise Sunset

Entrance and Exits of Site

Elevation of the site

The entrance and exit of the site is at the same road which is Jalan 5/125. It has a wide entrance

and exit that enables two cars from opposite direction to drive through. Besides, as it is on the

top of the hill, there is only one entrance and one exit at the same road.

Zoning

EntranceExit

Residential Area

Site Chosen

The zoning nearby the site is just residential area. The residential area there are Amadesa Resort

Condominium, Sri Lata Condominium and Desa Hills Villa.

Amadesa Resort Condominium

Sri Lata Condominium

Desa Hills Villa – Under Construction

Project Management Task

There are few categories of people that plays important role in the construction of the site. The

professions that will be involve in this project are:

1. Contractors

2. Suppliers

3. Architect

4. Landscape Architect

5. Quantity Surveyor

6. Civil and Structural Engineer

7. Mechanical Engineer

Contractors

A contractor is someone who manages or controls construction work. Contractors and the

workers under their employment have high risk of injury, since they are mostly dealing with

construction work on site. Therefore, contractors play an important role in planning, managing

and monitoring site work to ensure minimal risk happened to the workers on site.

For our project, we will need to employ a contractor for the following responsibilities:

Ensure that our client understands about the client duties under CDM 2015 before any

work starts

Plan and manage all work done by themselves as well as the workers

Monitor when construction work is carried out and take into account the risks that might

affect anyone, both workers as well as the public and the measures that are needed to

protect them

Ensure that all workers that are appointed have the skills, trainings, knowledge, enough

experience and is able to carry out work at construction site

Provide appropriate supervision and instruction to the workers working under them

Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided from the start for the workers and

throughout the process of construction

Responsible to contact material suppliers to obtain construction materials for the project

Acquire all necessary licenses and permits from relevant entities so that the construction

project can begin

Suppliers

A supplier is someone who provides all the material and services needed for construction

projects.

In this project, suppliers will be hired for the following responsibilities:

Supply appropriate materials to be used for construction

Offers delivery of materials ordered by contractors

Architect:

An architect is a person trained and licensed to plan, design and oversee the construction od

buildings. Architects are often involved from the earliest stages of a construction project. From

developing ideas and dealing with clients to establishing budget, accessing the needs of the

building and its users and the impact within the local environment of the construction work, a

good architect is needed to handle all the mentioned duties.

In this small construction project, an architect is needed for the following responsibilities:

Discuss the requirements and objectives of this project with client

Consult and negotiate with other professionals before carrying out work

Prepare and present reports as well as designs to the client

Advise the client on the practicality of this project

Working on this project within budget and deadlines

Specifying the nature and the quality of materials needed

Project managing as well as helping the coordinating of work of contractors

Regularly visit site to check on the progress

Manage and resolve problems and issues that arise during construction

Managing the impact of construction project to the environment and surrounding

Landscape architect

Landscape architects create the landscape around us. They help to provide innovative and

aesthetically pleasing environments for people to enjoy by planning, designing and managing

open spaces including both natural and built environments.

For this project, a landscape architect will be employed to:

Discuss requirements with client

Survey site and plan the usage of spaces

Prepare site plans, specifications and cost estimation

Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures

Prepare graphic presentation of proposed lands

Select and choose appropriate materials for use in landscaping designs

Analyse environment report on land condition

Control and manage landscape work to ensure it adhere to original plans

Quantity Surveyor

A quantity surveyor is responsible for the cost of a building project. Quantity surveyors are seek

to minimize the cost of a project while still ensuring that the project meets all required standard

and quality.

Quantity surveyors will be employed for our project to handle the following tasks:

Study and estimate the materials, time and labor costs

Prepare and analyze the costs for tenders and contractors

Prepare contracts which include details of quantities of required materials

Advise on legal an contractual issues

Conducting site visits

Analyzing completed work and arranging for payments

Civil and Structural Engineer

They work closely with architects and other professional engineers to ensure the efficient use of

materials in order to achieve structural goals for a building project.

In this project, they are needed for the following responsibilities:

Analyze and consider the strength and suitability of certain materials to be used for

construction purposes

Liaise with architects to agree on the safe designs and the aesthetic concept of the

building

Examine structure at risk of collapse and advising on how to improve the structural

integrity

Producing drawing or specifications for building contractors

Apply their expert knowledge on the forces that acts on various structures

Think creatively and logically to resolve technical issues that arise

Correcting project deficiency and ensure that all safety requirements of a building is met

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineers in construction work are needed to survey the construction sites and

design of structures related to mechanical systems in buildings and structures. They are needed

to plan, design, construct as well as maintaining these mechanical systems that are running in a

building to ensure that it comply with relevant safety regulation and building codes.

In this project, mechanical engineers will be in-charge of:

Managing the planning, designing and maintenance of various mechanical systems like

the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in buildings and structure

Evaluate and inspect mechanical procedure during construction work to ensure

requirements are met

Prepares technical documentation, such as drawings and specifications for mechanical

engineering projects

Design and draw system schematics

Follow applicable building code when construction work is being done

PROPOSAL 1

Prepared by Lim Peidi

To create a space which makes people’s life easier

SUGGESTION OF PROPOSAL: COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL AREA

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project is to provide an easier living environment to the residents by

creating a commercial area in the residential area. These days, people are busy in their career and

studies. They seldom have time for grocery shopping and cooking. Therefore, by creating a

commercial area in the residential area, it will be easier for them to get their basic needs after

they get back from work or from school. The commercial area created here not just to provide an

ease for the residents to get their basic needs, but also provide working opportunities to the

residents who do not have any work. They can buy or rent the commercial shop lots here to run

their business. In our vision, it not just to create buildings, but also create a healthy, relax and

comfortable environment for the people. Hence, the commercial area that we proposed will have

some open spaces to serve the public.

PROJECT BENEFITS

The residents here will be able to live in a relaxing and convenience environment with the

provided facilities and the public spaces provided at this area. As Jalan 5/125 with 2

condominiums and 1 Semi-D residential area here, we find it reasonable and useful to create a

space for the residents to get their needs here. At the same time, this place also provide a space

that allows the residents here to chill after a long hard day. Thus, we have designed a space in

this area which can easily access by the residents.

In addition, we design this space is for the residents to have meals here when they come home

late or they do not have time to cook. The commercial shop lots here not just serve for retail

purposes, but also restaurants. The two floors building has its own function in each floor. For the

ground floor, it will serve as retail shops which sells the needs of the residents while the first

floor will be the restaurants which will solve the meal problems of the residents.

There will be a balcony at the first floor of the building. By having the balcony, the people

visits the restaurant will have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the scenery in Kuala Lumpur.

The relaxing area created here will reduce the stress of the people here. This way, our main

objective of providing a relaxing space and environment to the community and improving the

resident’s lifestyle will be fulfilled.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Before we design the building here, we study about the lifestyle of the residents here. We have

some interview and let them fill the survey form on what to make their living environment better.

After the survey, most of the residents said that they need more spaces for recreational purposes

and commercial blocks for them to get their needs. There are some criteria that makes the

building proposed success. They are:

- Residents nearby can walk here in few minutes’ walk or just drive there when they are on

their way home.

- Residents here will have a morning walk up and down the hill here. After their walk, they

can have their breakfast here instead to drive to the coffee shop which is quite far.

- The residents will have Tai Chi here every morning. As the public space created here

with facilities provided, they can play Tai Chi in a more relaxing environment.

- As a public space is created, the teenagers can ride their bike and play Frisbee here. This

will create a healthier lifestyle among the teenagers.

- The building created has balconies that face the Kuala Lumpur City. As they are having

meals, they can have a clear look at the city. This will attract not just the residents to hang

out here but also the outsiders to chill around this area.

INTRODUCTION TO SITE

This site is located in Jalan 5/125 Desa Petaling which is surrounded by the residential area. It

is located on the top of the hill and there is only a road to access this place. The site is

undeveloped as the site is not easily accessible and noticeable by the outsiders. So, we proposed

the commercial area with some recreational purposes space for the residents here which may

help to attract the attention of the outsiders.

CONCEPT CREATIONAmadesa Resort Condominium

Sri Lata Condominium Selected Site

Desa Hill Villas- Under Construction

To create a relaxing and convenience environment for the residents staying here as the

residential area here is situated on the hill and there is only a road to reach these residential areas,

Hence, the residents here need to drive to the shop lots which is situated down the hill which is

also quite far from their house. The concept of THE HILLS will like to express it by providing

an environment which is closer with nature. The commercial block built can blend in well with

the nature. There is a need for the residents staying in Jalan 5/125 to balance between their work

and life. We envision a space whereby families and friends can bond with each other at this

space. We also want the life of the residents here to be easier to carry on.

PROJECT CONCEPT

1. EASE FOR PEOPLE

As more and more people stay at the residential area in Jalan 5/125, it will be easier for the

residents here to access the commercial block proposed here. They can have their basic needs or

having meals here by just walking to the commercial block nearby instead of driving down the

hill to the commercial area nearby which is also quite far away from where they stay. A public

area created here will be easier for the residents to chill and exercise here. Through survey, we

found that the residents here will exercise at the empty area here. Hence, the idea we proposed is

to make the life of the residents easier.

RATIONALE AND BENEFITS

This project is built to cater people’s needs. By having a commercial block together with a

recreational area, the residents can buy things from there or have meals after they have finish

their exercise at the recreational area.

The relationship between nature and human being has been slowly drifting apart as the lifestyle

of people nowadays. We want to create a green environment which can alert the people to

appreciate nature and exercise more to keep fit as facts and figures shows that the percentage of

obesity in Malaysia increases per year.

For developer, they can gain the rental from the commercial area built. As there is a recreational

area and parking provided, the facilities provided here can attract people to come here to chill no

matter in the morning or at night.

IMPACTS

1. More people will gather here and the traffic may be congested due to there is only one

road, Jalan 5/125 to access this road. Although there are parking lots provided, but when

it is crowded with outsiders, there will be people who parks illegally and cause traffic.

2. When it is crowded with people, there will be noises. Due to the benefits of having a

public space, the space can be used to carry out functions. When the functions are carried

out, it will disturb the residents nearby.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

ZONING

SITE PLAN

IDEA SKETCHES

Side view of the site. The balcony allows the people to look at the scenery of recreational area.

View from the Car Park. There are tress in front the car park. It can provide shades for the cars

View from the Car Park. There are tress in front the car park. It can provide shades for the cars

HOW WILL IT LOOKS LIKE

1. Car Park

Although there are car parks outside the site but if we put more

car parks in the site, it will be easier for the people who visit the

commercial block or the public space.

2. Commercial Block

View from the open space. There are retail shops at the ground floor of the commercial block which provides basic needs.

View from the open space. There are restaurants at the 1st floor. There is a balcony outside facing the open space and the scenery of Kuala Lumpur can be seen.

As there is a commercial block in the site, the residents nearby

will get the benefits by visiting the retail shops and restaurants to

get their basic needs. With the balcony have at 2nd floor, the

people who visits the restaurant get chances to look at the

beautiful scenery of Kuala Lumpur. They can actually see the

KL Tower and Petronas Twin Tower.

3. Open Space

With the open space, the visitors can actually chill here after

school or work. The residents nearby can also visit here to

exercise every morning and evening. The exercises that can be

carried out are TaiChi and some light exercises. After that, they

may have some meal at the restaurants here.

CONCLUSION

With the built of the THE HILLS, we can bring an easier life to the residents here. It not just

fulfills the needs of the residents to get their basic needs, it also provides a space for the people

to chill and exercise at the green area. The beautiful scenery at the green area also provides a

comfortable environment to the people who come here. By having the green area, we believe that

more people will visit here as there are a lot of buildings in Kuala Lumpur. People prefer to stay

at the greenery area instead the concrete jungle.

PROPOSAL 2Prepared by Lim Xiao Shi

To create a recreational area for leisure purposes

SUGGESTION OF PROPOSAL: RECREATIONAL AREA

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project is to create a space for recreational reasons. In this fast moving

world, leisure is seen as a luxury. People are moving at a quick pace, together with the

advancement of technology, mainly to earn a living. Often, many tend to forget that other than

trying to live and make a living, one have to know how to ‘live’ before making a living. It is no

lie that through various types of work that is carried out now that had shaped our world into what

it is today. A day without doing work would bring great impact to the surrounding. However, a

day without leisure and relaxation will also bring impact to one’s body. It is often neglected by

people about the importance of spending some time solely for their body, mind and soul. Hence,

this proposed project aims to create a chance for a small group of people to have the awareness

of staying healthy. Aside of working in a hectic city life, it is essential to know some other better

ways of treating themselves. Through recreational activities, it is one of the best way to relax and

prepare one for another day’s challenge. It is our vision to create not just a recreational park but

to create time and space for the busy workers who are working to maintain a living and making

the world a better place.

PROPOSAL

This selected empty land is surrounded by family based residential areas. It provides easy

access for residents to this empty space through its main road, Jalan 5/125. Situated towards the

end of the road, I realized it is a suitable place to be developed into a gathering spot for the

nearby residents, mainly from Amadesa Resort Condominium and Sri Lata Condominium, which

is already built and is accommodating many residents, and Desa Hills Villa, which is in the

construction stage now.

Therefore, I would like to propose the idea of making this empty land into a recreational

area, a recreational park. The three residential units around the proposed land are two

condominiums and one semi-detached housing area. From my observation and research,

currently these houses have only small parks in them and both condominiums only have a

swimming pool in their parks. There are no facilities such as playground or court there.

Grabbing this opportunity by building a new recreational park, namely ThreeDesa Park, it

aims to improve the living of residents nearby. This new recreational park will be a public park,

open to all residents without having to pay for the various facilities prepared. Facilities that will

be provided includes:

i. a basketball court

ii. a playground with suitable playing equipment

iii. an open gym area

iv. sitting areas with benches and gazebo

v. open space area

vi. car park

INTRODUCTION TO SITE

Desa Hills Villa Site

The empty site is surrounded by three residential areas, which are two condominiums and one

semi-detached housing area undergoing construction and can gain access through the main road

which is Jalan 5/125.

ThreeDesa Park targets to provide a leisure and recreational place for residents from this three

housing area, seeing as there is no existing recreational parks that can cater the needs of all the

residents there.

Sri Lata Condominium

Amadesa Resort Condominium

Jalan 5/125

The two pictures above shows the existing parking along Jalan 5/125. Although car parks will be

built in ThreeDesa Park, these available car park will be a benefit.

RATIONALE

A recreational area is selected instead of other areas to be built in this empty space comes with

several reasons:

1. Seeing that it is surrounded by residential areas, this park aims to be the new meeting

place for residents of different areas. Since most of the residents here are of family

groups or individual, this new park will become their center or point of gathering. By

fostering social contact, this park also aims to combat urban social problems like

loneliness as well as isolation.

2. From my observation, there is no park with suitable equipment nearby these three

residential areas, the one available in each areas are small and with limited equipment

which is only swimming pools that are open to that specific residential block. Hence, this

new park will soon add more greenery to the existing area and a choice of place for

leisure and exercising times. It will be well equipped with suitable facilities provided for

residents of various ages.

3. Since it is surrounded by residential areas, building a new recreational park there helps in

spreading positive and enjoyable experiences to decrease stress and psychological

tensions of the busy working groups now. Located near to residential areas, it aims to

decrease the stress one face from work and helps to add more positive vibes in one’s life

by creating a space solely for recreation purposes.

BENEFITS

1. Health benefit

As aforementioned, Amadesa Resort Condominium, Sri Lata Condominium and Desa

Hills Villa only provide small parks that consists of swimming pools and resting areas for

the residents. There is no proper equipment such as courts or playground for the

youngsters to play around. ThreeDesa Park aims to provide a chance for the nearby

residents to improve on their health. This new park targets to provide facilities for

citizens of all ages. A playground for the children, a basketball court for the youths, a

gym and relaxing area for the adults and a sitting area for the older ones. By building a

recreational park there, ThreeDesa Park will be the new gathering place for residents who

wishes to be fit as well as a gathering hub for recreational activities. This recreational

park will boost up one’s health and keep the people around fit and healthy.

2. Social importance

ThreeDesa Park also aims to strengthen relationships between neighbours of that area. It

will be built with 12 parking spaces, meaning at least 12 families or individual will be

able to meet around and get to know each other. Residents of different housing areas

within that area can now access to this park, as it is available to public, and provide a

chance to meet up and know different people. There are no other leisure activities around

this neighbourhood. Therefore, a park is the most suitable place to be built to strengthen

bond between neighbours.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

1. Traffic

As it will soon be a new gathering place for residents there, traffic issue will arise. Other

than walking to the park, there will be residents taking car there as there might be older

people who cannot afford to walk for great distance from their homes. The amount of car

along the road will increase. Therefore, to handle this issue, car parks will be provided at

the entrance of the park. It has ample amount of space for cars and since there are already

car parks allocated along Jalan 5/125, minimal amount of car parks will be prepared for

the park users.

2. Noise

Since it is a recreational park, people will start gather and noises can be heard as children

and teenagers play around.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

LAYOUT PLAN

The diagram above shows the layout plan of the areas in the park. Each area will be built

based on the arranged places with proper equipment.

SKETCH PLAN

SKETCHES OF CONCEPT

The sketches below roughly shows the activities that can be carried out in the park from four

different direction.

From direction 1 – The entrance and the car parks

From direction 2 – The basketball court, targeted for teenagers

From direction 3 – The gym area, targeted for adults and elderly people

From direction 4 – The playground area, targeted for children

1. Car park

The two photos above show the existing car parks that are available along both sides of

Jalan 5/125. This road is the main and only entrance and exit to gain access to the park. It

is used currently by residents or visitors of the residential areas.

However, when a new park is built, there might not be enough of parking spaces for

people who comes solely for the park, therefore, an amount of 12 carparks are proposed

within the selected site. The amount of car parks will be enough to cater the visitors that

prefer taking the car rather than walking to the park. It will also be helpful to those who

might have elderly or children and is safer to go to the park by car. It will be located at

both side of the main entrance before entering the park to reduce amount of noises or

pollution from the playing and exercising areas which are located further away from the

main entrance.

2. Open space area

This open space will be provided a place for children to run and for adults to walk

around. Proper path will be built to help ensure a smooth walk for the adults. Grass or

turfs will be trimmed and maintained short so that it is comfortable to step on and looks

nicer. This area will also be covered with taller and suitable trees surrounding it to

provide shade and add more greeneries to this site.

3. Sitting area

Located next to the open space area and the gym area is the sitting area. A gazebo will be

provided to provide seating for residents. This area allows people to relax, sit and eat. Rows

of benches will also be prepared to provide more seats for the people who are tired from

walking around, or provide a place for parents to hang out while supervising children who

are playing in there. This sitting area also aims to be a place for the elders to sit and talk, as

from my observation, elderly are seen to be walking along Jalan 5/125 in the early morning.

4. Gym area

This gym area targets to provide a place of exercise for adults and the elderly. It has gym

equipment that help those who are preparing for a short jog or acts as a place for a light

workout. A reflexology pathway will also be provided. Located next to the playground

area, where mostly children play, this spot is the best place for parents to supervise and at

the same time do some exercise. It is near and within minimal time, parents can reach to

their children if any accident occurs.

5. Playground area

A playground will be built to cater the need of children. While parents go for a walk, children

will have plenty amount of equipment to play around with. This area is provided as there is no

proper playground within the parks of the residential areas there. This playground has the basic

amenities it needs for the children, see-saws, swings, and slides. It should be located deeper in

the area, far away from car parks and roads, as it can be dangerous for children running near

vehicles. This play area is also near to the gym area, where the targeted people are adults. It

becomes easier for adults to supervise them without interrupting their child’s playtime. Trees

should be build surrounding it to provide shade and prevent direct sunlight on the children.

6. Basketball court area

A basketball court should be built to cater the need for teenagers. A basketball court is proposed

as there is no other courts available near this area. With proper court and equipment, teenagers

will be more willing to spend time outside of their houses and away from modern technologies,

like smart phones. This court should be built inside and away from the sitting area, to reduce the

risk of hitting the people sitting and resting in the sitting areas. Trees should be planted to form a

barrier between this court and the playground, to avoid harming the children playing in

playground.

CONCLUSION

ThreeDesa Park is not just a park for children and adult, it has a bigger aim, which is to create a

place and surrounding for both generations to mix and spend time together. With the thought of

strengthening relationships, ThreeDesa Park will be the best spot to do so. With a place to spend

time together, I have faith that with this project, it will only bring the mentioned benefits to the

surrounding residents, both physically and mentally.