Media arts FINAL YEAR PROJECT

SIOW LIP WEN 1092700126

PROPOSAL

Research TopicNew Urbanism in Architecture BackgroundUrban planning has been around since centuries ago. The meaning of urban planning in simple words means improvement. Urban plan has been improved in every stage of generation. Urban planning is also the technical process with the control use of land and design of the urban environment. These urban environment include transportation, networks, building and surroundings. The urban plan itself is a research and analysis workload. Problem IdentificationPeople do realize the benefit of urban planning in architecture. They do not care about urban planning.

Aim and ObjectivesTo show viewers the changing of building architecture from past to future.To acknowledge the benefit of New Urban Planning in Modern Day architecture

MotivationMost people design their houses based on inspiration. All these inspirations are part of new urbanism. The society are not aware of "What is urban planning".

Ideation and ConceptUsing a 21" Touch Screen LCD by creating interactions.User only have to touch or swipe, application will respond to user.Application creates a timeline to show revolution of urban planning in housing architectureContent : Information, Graphic, animationInteractions : Touch, Tap, Swipe

Review, Analysis and precedence studieshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_planninghttp://policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/research/housing.htmhttp://geoplan.asu.edu/research/projects

Design ApproachLight Hearted

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

ResearchUrban Planning- Land use- Housing- Transportation- Urban design- Natural resources, recreation, and open space- Infrastructure and public facilities

Urban Planning In ArchitectureBuildings•Cities and towns are home to many different types of housing•Small houses to high-rise apartments•Housing Component of urban plan determines what type of house is presented in the community and - what it may need in the future•Categorize - Addresses the housing needs of people which have disabilities, low-income families and other specific needs

Landscape EnvironmentLand is being used for residential or industrialPlans which area is suitable for future development, needs to be conservedHelps the community establish zoning codesLand use regulations to guide future development

Urban planning and designContext - Seeing that buildings, places and spaces are part of the whole town or cityCharacter - Reflecting and enhancing the distinctive character, heritage and identity of our urban environmentChoice - Ensuring diversity and choice for peopleConnections - Enhancing how different networks link together for peopleCustodianship - Ensuring design is environmentally sustainable, safe and healthy

Urban Planning Issues- Better planning of land use- Increasing biodiversity and green space- Reducing environmental risks

Social and Environmental Benefits-Enhance Community Cohesion

- Promote Social EquityImprove living quality of poor people

- Improve Public Health

- Increase Road Safety

- Guarantee Food Security

IDEA DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Places In Malaysia

Kuala LumpurFederal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Introduction + History- Redevelopment of Modern Kuala Lumpur- May 13, 1969 Race riots and beyond- Economy of Kuala Lumpur- Tourism- Education- Culture

Architecture + Location Petronas Twin Tower- Cityscape- Park- Transportation- Geography

Kuala Lumpur Tower- History- Boardcasting- Facts- Gallery

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station- History- Design, construction and operation- Renovations, upgrades and changes

Telekom Malaysia TowerMenara Telekom-Headquarters-310 m (1,017 ft) tall, has 55 floors-constructed between 1998 and 2001 by PECD Berhad

FINAL SYMNOSIS

VISUALIZATIONThis is a prototype of the application. Each building represents a different data. Gallery will be filled with images from different view of the building. Information Tab will show details of the building selected. And finally for Perspective view, User will be allow to view 360 degree of the building in 3D model.

VIDEO TEASER