Architecture,

Urban Design

Portfolio
Selected Work from 2011-2019

// SYUQRAN NAIM SHAMSUDDIN

 EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

2015- 2017
VERITAS, Kuala Lumpur – Design Core Kuala Lumpur, MY

Herriot-Watt University - Universidad del Pais-Vasco - Int. Hellenic University Architectural Designer Part I
• Established conceptual schematics, aesthetic composition and logistical analysis for
projects ranging from Residential Tower, Government Institution, Hospitality and Retail.
•

• Produced the 3

2011-2014
server/database.
International Islamic University Malaysia
SYUQRAN
• Chaired and managed the Prototyping Lab procurement and setting up of 3D printing,
laser cut machines reducing outsourcing prototyping/modelling cost by 40% y-o-y.

NAIM
•

SHAMSUDDIN •

PROFESSIONAL ing and impressions during the campaign. Won by 60% of total votes.

PSYQ , Freelance, Design & Build, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

•
URBAN DESIGNER / ANALYST 2017-present
niques resulting in 30% cost reduction DESIGNFRAMEWORK, Kuala Lumpur, MY
Bsc Architectural Studies Part I
•
2014-2017
pedestrianization and re-population of city core.

• Developed research baseline, data collection, mapping and analysis for economic model
SKILLS :

• Authored detail project timeline and related KPIs ensuring integration and harmonization
of technical reports, schedule and communication with clients, sub-cons and vendors LANGUAGE :
using WBS as a cost and progress management tool. INTERESTS :
• Created RFP ,
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS :
• Engage
DETAILS
CURATORIAL
• WORK :
syuqranshamsuddin@gmail.com Architecture Festival 2016.

•
Professional Work PW VERITAS Architects, Kuala Lumpur

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URBAN REGENERATION/
RE-POPULATION
KAMPONG BARU MASTERPLAN

for Perbadanan Kampung Bharu (PKB)

Kg. Bharu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
41.54 Acres | 1:10 Plot Ratio |17.34 Million GFA
May 2015 - November 2015

Density Optimiza-

Zoning & Planning

Masterplan showing the proximity to prime KL Twin Tower CBD

Connectivity

Heritage and International

Cultural
City
City Centre Skyline Study done to asses visual impact of the new CBD to the cityscape

Socio-Economic

Highly controversial land-locked Kampong Bharu is the story of aging infra-

structure rife with racially politicized Malay Agriculture Settlement statute un-
der federal law.Despite being less than 200m from the national landmark of Activity Programming of the adjacent oublic realm: connected by a new urban bridge
Petronas Twin Tower. The innate contrast bring about great interest to develop
(or gentrify) these prime real-estate to bring about FDIs. These motivations in
recent years, has invited encroaching developments into Kampong Bharu pe-
riphery. Unchecked, this uncontrolled development would bring destruction
to the exisitng cultural, social and urban fabric.

A big portion of the project was public outreach and townhall to discuss de-
sign direction and the ownership of these lands. Public inputs are highly inte-
grated into the final masterplan. Land Use Distribution and proposed parcelizaton and phasing strategy strategy

The masterplan aims to curtail hyper-commercialized development into the core

of Kampong Bharu by fortification of existing urban fabrics such as social, eco-
nomical and cultural are main elements identified : and made into urban zoning
and placemaking strategies. This will ensure equitable, sustainable, and respect-
able development without population, cultural and historical displacement.

Project Webpage
https://www.pkb.gov.my/

Deliverables (Exact Contribution)

a) Urban Analysis and Urban Mapping
b) Architectural Massing and Density Study
c) 3D Model (Prototyping) and Light Study Visualizing the Urban Bridge that’ll connect the Created a realisitc imagery of the future mode of con-
d) Pedestrian Bridge Design seperated (by highway and river) city centre to the nection from KLCC to Kampong Bharu thru walking and
proposed masterplan cycling. Green and Parks connection from KLCC-KBCC across the link Developed a typical Road Section in the masterplan
Professional Work PW AECOM SEA, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore

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RIVER WATERFRONT
New Commercial
Development Destinations
Zones GFA

REGENERATION Green
SELANGOR MARITIME GATEWAY Residential
Units
New Jobs
Created Linear
Park
STUDY BOUNDARY

GDV OF SITE BOUNDARY

RESIDENTIAL (LANDED)
MIL
for Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) Population Transit Oriented billion
RESIDENTIAL (STRATA)
SELANGORKU
Developments SHOPHOUSES
22KM of River | 88,000 Acres | 1:4 Plot Ratio | 3.4 Million GFA SERVICE APARTMENT
COMMERCIAL LOT

May 2017 - November 2017 Developed High Level Masterplan Project KPI
PUBLIC INSTITUTION
SCHOOL
COMMUNITY CENTER
POLIS
BOMBA
CLINIC
MASJID
SURAU
KINDERGARDEN
ECRL RESERVE
POWER
STP
WATER TANK
WATER DRAIN
ROADS
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK
LINEAR PARK
RECREATIONAL PARK
MANGROVE
WATERBODY

Riverfront Spatial Analysis on development oppurtunities, connectivity and community building Land Use Distibution with projected Gross Development Cost and Value: part of the economic feasibility exercise
ZONE 06

Community River Park Food Paradise Cultural Village & Retreat Resort
117.6 acres 125.2 acres 18 acres

TANJUNG PUTUS
BANDAR SULTAN SULAIMAN

Klang
gai
Sun

Long dubbed as the “lonkang” (colloqial term for stormwater drain) of the SELAT MELAKA

Klang Valley, the Klang river has always had the negative connotation of be- Sun
gai Klang

ing dirty, smelly and a forgotten part of Kuala Lumpur urban fabric. The
fact that most development post-independance was building outwards
BANDAR KLANG
Mangrove Point
PKNS DEVELOPMENT
70.8 acres
out the river: treating them as a backwater channel was a gross negli- Sun
Gerbang Maritime Selangor Grand Bazaar g

gence in the urban planning policies following those formative years. How-

ai
45.9 acres
25 acres

Klang
ever, in recent years, inspired from various emerging cities new attitude Proposed Mangrove Point
toward urban waterway : Seoul, Singapore and etc, the Klang river rede- Aqua Science Museum
60.4 acres
velopment was identified among the key growth driver for Klang Valley.
New Klang City Klang Sentral
(Kampung Delek)
138 acres
The Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) masterplan and development di- PORT KLANG 824.3 acres 0 500 1,000m

A3 Scale 1:40,000
rects a vision of growth that includes viable developments and robust BANDAR BUKIT TINGGI

Proposed Masterplan and Developemtn Oppurtunities

public realms to accomplish the development objectives. The proposed
Rehabilitated Landfill Area Grand Bazaar Cultural Village & Retreat Resort
development phasing is important as the proposed development sites
generally depends on the availability of developable land (government/
public owned) as well as the availability of other necessary resources. BANDAR BUKIT RAJA

Project Page NORTH PORT

BANDAR SULTAN SULAIMAN

https://www.selangormaritimegateway.com/ TANJUNG PUTUS

SELAT MELAKA

Project Team
(1)Technical Director, (1) Interim Associate (2) Urban Designer,
(1) Town Planner

Su
ng
BANDAR KLANG PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE TRAIL

ai
Deliverables (Exact Contribution) HERITAGE TRAIL

Kla
ng
PKNS Development KTM LINE

a) Urban Analysis and Urban Mapping PROPOSED LRT 3

BUS STOP

b) Development Density Repopulation TELOK GADONG

PROPOSED ECRL

c) 3D Rendering EXISTING STATIONS

PROPOSED LRT 3 STATIONS

d) Report Writing and Compilation

BANDAR DIRAJA KLANG
NEW STATIONS

EXISTING VEHICULAR BRIDGE

e) Local Planning Guidelines Adherence To Islands PROPOSED VEHICULAR BRIDGE

(ZONE 1)
f ) Government Agency Liaison PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

BIKE STATION

PORT KLANG CAR PARKING

0 500 1,000m
BOAT PIERS

Technical Director : A3 Scale 1:40,000

BANDAR BUKIT TINGGI

STUDY BOUNDARY

Tpr. Abdul Halim Abu (AbdulHalim.Abu@aecom.com) Developed High Level Illustration of Eco-Touristic development in Mangrove Point
Developed new connectivity point, mode of transportation and assimilation into existing urban fabric/infra
PULAU INDAH
Professional Work PW AECOM SEA, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore

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URBAN WATERWAY
REGENERATION
River of Life Project Phase 1C-1D

for Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

Sungai Gombak-Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 2017 - July 2017

New UDG treatment of Riverfront in the Heritage Quarter

Illustration of new Heritage Quarter Central Place Marker (Masjid Jamek)

The project aims to improve infrastructure and reintroduce new com-

munities along the river stretch. Significant landmarks in the area in-
clude Dataran Merdeka, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and Masjid
Jamek.
Celebrated walkways facing Masjid Jamek instead of building backlanes

The proposed River of Life Zones are a reorganisation of the preceint

classifications used by DBKL in order to create community identity
and placemaking along the riverfront. These Zones are as follows:
1) Northern Greens, 2) Transit Hub. 3) The Delta, 4) Heritage Quarter, 5)
South Bank.

This parcel is a part of a larger River of Life Masterplan done in 2014. Overall Masterplan of the Heritage Quarter

Project Team Land Use Distribution based on Urban Design Guideline (UDG)
(1)Technical Director, (2) Associate Designer, (2) Urban Designer, (1)
Landscape Architect

Deliverables (Exact Contribution)

a) Road Alignment Drawings
b) DBKL - Engineering Liaision
c) Stakeholder Management
d) Report Writing and Compilation
e) Local Planning Guidelines Adherence
f ) Site Visit, Technical Survery Drawing
AFTER BEFORE
Technical Director :
Tpr. Abdul Halim Abu (AbdulHalim.Abu@aecom.com) Spatial Analysis highlighting Oppurtunites in Built Form, Public Realm and Connectivity Removal of building/greenery to highlight the historical Masjid Jamek Developed thematic Urban Furniture, Signage and Way-finding
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RESIDENTIAL TOWER
Stonor 101 : Living on the Edge

Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), Malaysia

Stonor 101: Living on the Edge

A 323 Unit Residential Tower with Sky Pool Deck and a view to KLCC
Park, a premiun luxury development by YTL Corp. The project was set
to be an subtle icon a midst the established neighbourhood of Stonor
KLCC. The main intention was to introduce an innovative and efficient
building into the neighbourhood while ensuring sustainability and an
recognizable identity to the neighbourhood. The building was designed
to ensure maximum view towards the KLCC Park and the city area.

Illustration of new Heritage Quarter Central Place Marker (Masjid Jamek)

Client: 53 st. 1 Sky Lounge

YTL Land (Sub of YTL Corp)

Project Brief/Typology
12 Floors | 7650 ft ²
Luxury High End Condominium
Total GFA : 91,800 ft ²

Facilities 40 st.
Illustration of new Heritage Quarter Central Place Marker (Masjid Jamek)
Public Plaza, Pool(s), Gym, Wellness Centre, Open Dining,
Retail, Sky Bar
11 Floors | 10,030 ft ²
Delivarable(s) Total GFA : 110,310 ft ²

Facade Study and Overall 3D Modelling 29 st. 1Facilities Floor

Interior Design Schemes
Facility Decks Layout and Design Details
Visualization

Production /Post Production

SketchUP (Design detail/Massing) VRay 21 Floors | 13,115 ft ²
(Render), Photoshop (Post render) , Indesign (Layout), Total GFA : 275,420 ft ²
PPT (Presentation)

Project Team 8 st.

Principal Architect, (1) Architect, (1) Assistant Architect
6 Podium Carpark
Supervisor :
Ar. Lillian Tay (lillian.tay@veritas.com.my) Ground Floor | 14,000 ft ²
3 Basement Carpark
Lian Kian Lek (lian.kian.lek@veritas.com.my) Illustration of new Heritage Quarter Central Place Marker (Masjid Jamek)
Professional Work PW AECOM SEA, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore

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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & MASTERPLAN
Bukit Bintang Shopping District

for Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

The Bukit Bintang – Imbi Development Strategy Masterplan

F1: Permeability
Spatial & Public Space
Analysis highlighting Networkand Connectivity
Permeability F3 : Street Design
between streets and building
Driving growth of Bukit Bintang as a Premier Retail and
Tourism Destination in Kuala Lumpur calls for a clean vi-
sion – a future for the city in realizing its own potential.

Masterplan Theme

In imagining the future of Bukit Bintang, various goals

and parameters need to be set in managing the growth Developed 3D Model to understand the visual quality of a densifying the district and its relationship to new public squares and plaza.
in its track: ensuring a sustainable, inclusive and equitable
growth in Bukit Bintang. The goals and parameters are set
within a spectrum of study that shall be streamlined into
clear themes. These themes will reflect all the essence of
the vision.

The Key Focus in the themes is to ensure accountability

of the masterplan in covering all the fundamental issues
and problems identified: in a matrix that later will unearth
the opportunity and key strategies in driving the growth
of Bukit Bintang.

Project Type
Development Strategy Masterplan (Strategic Planning)

Project Scale
195 Acres

Project Duration Land Use Distribution after density and development programming exercise Developed Illustration to show new sub-basement integration to subways st. Envisioned elevated pedestrian bridge in high traffic areas (feed from SMART)
May 2018 - November 2019

Project Team
Director (1) Strategic Planner (1) Architect
(1) Intern

Deliverables (Exact Contribution)

a) Urban Analysis and Urban Mapping
b) Analysis Framework
c) Implementation Stratgey

Director :
Taufiq Nazarudin (toff.designframework@gmail.com) Intersection (Crossing) - High Street - Internal Street Hierarchy Subway, Sub-basement Commercial Area, Elevated Bridge and its relationship to High Street.
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MODULAR
DENTAL CLINIC
AIFDEN Dental Clinic

Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PSYQ Studio Sdn. Bhd. copyright of all designs and data shown in this
drawing. Written permission is required for any use and/or reproduction. All
prints, specifications and copyrights are the property of PSYQ Studio Sdn.
Bhd.. and shall be returned on completion of works. Contractor to check
S4 dimensions on site and notify PSYQ Studio Sdn. Bhd. of discrepancies on site.

Do not scale off drawings.

PROJECT MANAGER/ DESIGNER :

S3

S5

PSYQ STUDIO
www.psyq-studio.com
S3 T+0129786442

LEGEND :

REFERENCE POINT

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200mm THK BRICK WALL WITH

PLASTER ON BOTH SIDE
(FUTURE XRAY ROOM)

+0.100 NEW WINDOW TO MANU'F DETAIL

+0.000
TRACK LIGHTING (WHITE)

Kota Damansara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia DOWNLIGHT

Project Type
RECESSED LIGHTING (CEILING)

Interior Architecure, Design and Delivery

BACKLIT BILLBOARD TO MANUF DETAIL

S1 MIRROR EFFECT ON CEILING

LIGHTING STEEL STRUCTURE
[RE-PURPOSED HOLLOW STEEL 2 X 2 INCH - FROM SITE]
Project Scale S2 PERFORATED METAL LIGHTBOX

D1-2
4000 sqft ACRYLIC LIGHT BOX

Project Duration LIGHTING CODING REFERENCE NO.

April 2019 - August 2019 1566

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2325

Deliverables (Exact Contribution) 1000 12

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b) Design Development and Tender Documentation

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PROJECT TITLE :

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JOB NO : CHECK BY :

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PERFORMATIVE
SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE
ONE ACADEMY : School of Architecture

Penang, Malaysia

CRITICAL MASS :
ONE ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

The Global advancement in technology has disrupted traditional industry,

practices and companies. The Architectural consumption are evolving and
the role of architects are also changing, thus it is important for the new bred
of architects to be innovative and ready to meet future needs. A client-savvy
architects need to see beyond “building, buildings” and instead offer services
the embraces client/public broader aims - becoming problem solver as well
as designer. The project intends to pursue the abstract, yet the visceral power
of Critical Mass in Architecture Pedagogy. How can real time critiquing in ar-
chitecture studios work, how frequent should it be, where and what is the
threshold. How does personal and shared spaces be successful and how an
open to public studio might function.

Year III | Semester II (2013-2014) :

UNESCO
Graduation Project Heritage Site

Project Type
Academic ( Individual Work )
| 05
Project Brief
Architectural Undergraduate School 001. Located in the buffer zone of the UNESCO Heritage Site (Highlighted Red) the project need to be designed with
sensitivity to culture and context.
300 Student (Capacity)

Programme(s)
Collaborative Cloud, Critical Mass, Studio Warehouse, Per-
formance Architecture, Public Collaboration

Facilities
Public Plaza, Experimental Space, Exhibition Space, Food
Street Studio Hall, Workshops. Kitchen
Room
Staircase
Production /Post Production Platform for the student to express/communicate
Courtyard/Air Well
Autodesk Revit, SketchUP (Design detail) Artlantis their idea through provision of mass inputs through Front Hall
(Render), Photoshop (Post render) , Indesign (Layout) spatial strategies/possibilities allowing skill sharing, 5 Foot Footway

new ideas and methodology through a space that

Supervisor : allow public-student interaction.
006. Components of a typical Shop Houses
Asst. Prof. Dr Nurul Syala Abd Latif
(alnsyala@iium.edu.my)

002. Collage of the current urban scenario in Penang

Academic Work AW IIUM. Kuala Lumpur

005. The proportion and scale of the building follows the height and scale of the infamous ‘penang shoplots’ at the same time introducing structural qualities that is
present in the opposite commercial park.

012. Section AA shows the overall dynamic of the interface between studios and public/student plaza. The ground floor plan showcases the percentage of public realm (student-public plaza)
 Academic Work AW IIUM. Kuala Lumpur

011a. Visual/Spatial Connection in the Studio-Pods-Lecture theatre: Imagining a knowl-

edge creation and knowledge transfer mechanics in a design environment.

011b. Knowledge transfer from main studios to the public realm by the mechanics of the
‘Shaft’ : The Idea that a progressive architecture discourse could be happening in “Real
010. Isometric Drawing showcasing the Studio - Plaza Interface through the shaft Time” , sourcing to the point of critical mass in the pedagogy.

B C

008. The proggramme of the building would allow, pyramidical flow of info from top 009. Predicted movement and traffic flow in-out of the site as to allow students- public interac-
to the ground interface. the stacking programmes allow visual connection from top to tion. The spaces present in the ground floor would allow mass gathering in the front side of the
D bottom seamlessly. building.
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CULTURAL
CATALYST TUNKU ANIS BAZAAR

LAYAR: Collective Cultural Workshop

KUBANG PASU

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

BATU PALACE

1 2

vernacular
islamic influence
identity

floodprone area
functionality vs aesthetic

adaptibility

CRAFT VILLAGE

KUBANG PASU

002. Analysis of existing condition and issues of context with supporting preliminary sketches on site

As the city grows, both as a tourism destination and a business hub,

curative measures are needed to ensure the cultural attraction and
MUHAMMADI MOSQUE
the reason of inflow of people into Kota Bharu is well potrayed and in-
tact. The current attractions in the city is well dispersed- a good thing
as it motivates people to walk/explore the city. However, to ensure 001. Contextual Display of existing monuments and attractions surrounding the site
the full Kelantan culture experience, a one stop information centre
is key to provide the whole framework. This collective workshop, in-
tends to provide the knee depth understanding of the overall experi-
ence, so as to provide a touch base experience that would direct the
tourists, investors, and locals alike to their ultimate destination.

Year III | Semester I (2013-2014)

Academic ( Individual Work )

Project Brief Amphitheatre (Shadow Play) |G

Cultural Transit/Information Centre Retail Space
Workshop
Culture Village
(Pasar) Marketplace

Programme(s)
Skilled Workshop : Crafts etc, Cultural performances, Shadow Play,
Classes, Seminar, Talks, Food Processing

Facilities
Workshop, Theaterette, MarketPlace, Restaurant, Plaza,

Production /Post Production

Autodesk Revit, SketchUP (Design detail) Artlantis (Render), Photo-
shop (Post render) , Indesign (Layout)

Supervisor :
Asst. Prof. Dr Sufian Hamat
(sufian@iium.edu.my)
 Academic Work AW IIUM. Kuala Lumpur

Redefining A traditional Village

The spiritual connection that exists within the village
culture absent any physical connectionbut set by
dependency of each other.
The illusive boundary set by common understanding
and agreement

Kota Bharu is prone to flood: the only solution is to let things float! The Building programmes allow seamless visual and physical con-
Applying a simple mechanism of such a pontoon would be pos- nection and facade system (also the circulation space) that double
sible! as a screen for Wayang Kulit (Shadow Play)

Spatial Discoveries : Movement of People

Contextual Reponse : Flood Mitigation

A traditional house in the village exist with components that took

consideration of the local contextual and climatic factors. The com-
ponent was futher broken down to alllow future changes.
A common Wakaf (demonstration spaces on ground) system that
would allow the integration of a pontoon into the stilts by having a
The overall tecthtonic of the space is floating above ground, allow-
modular structure with spaces set on stilts.
ing floxible and transparent movement on ground.
Future Growth Consideration

Structural Consideration : Modularity

RUMAH IBU SERAMBI GANTUNG DAPUR LEPAU ANJUNG

RUMAH IBU SERAMBI GANTUNG COURTYARD DAPUR

RUMAH IBU SERAMBI GANTUNG COURTYARD LEPAU ANJUNG

The houses are built in such a way where future extensions are
possible and easy. The house is built with a smart addition system Spaces on stills that also promotes flexibilty, possible growth and The structural integration provide freedom of defining space while
which allows it to be extended anytime, suiting the needs of each changes in the ground plane layout with the precaution to deal the landscape would shape the movement of the ground floor.
family. with flood: the pontoon effect.
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COMMUNITY
BUILDING
Community Lantern: Exploratory Centre

Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia

Exploration of spatial and tectonic study concluded the need to blend the
natural learning environment with the public spaces. Future Growth of the
river
economy local early age
vernacular
conscience natural community
community is expected and so does the centre. Provision of flexible spaces and
craftsmen education topography building
vs
simple
modular structure allows cheaper construction costs and possibilties for future
construction
*celebrating river pathways
as a cultural melting pot and
*the rapid development of
adjacent mainstream
community will put strain to
expansion.
a recreational space *there is little awareness the local community:
of their architectural identity socially and economically
*educating the youth and new technologies has thus a stroger community is
of their heritage and compromise their heritage important to ease the
culture: and history. transition.
informal contents
including ethics, arts,
music, crafts. (afterschool
programs)
*local and skilled
craftsmen need to
be celebrated and
improved, Traditional
house builders should
be a part of future
development (advisory)

002. Analysis of existing condition and issues of context with supporting preliminary observation on site
(Sources : JAKOA Aboriginal Well Being Department, Interviews from locals, and empirical datas)

Orang Asli Children in Selangor build up 33 percent of the in-

digenous community in Selangor. Growing mostly in a rural
environment and then thrown into a mainstream school sys-
tem, these children would feel inadequate in terms of prepa-
ration, knowledge and overall advancement. To prepare them
for the unknown, a prep centre in adamant in their growth as a
part of the community and thyself.

A critical assessment of the community needs in terms of

education infrastructure and its possibility is conducted to
provide design solutions ti their everyday needs.
Year II | Semester I (2012-2013)

Project Type
Academic ( Individual Work )

Project Brief
Children Exploratory Centre for Early to Adolescent Age

Programme(s)
Skill Workshop, Games, Sport, Exploration, Flexible Spaces

Facilities
Studio, Amphitheatre, Cafe, Laboratory, Library, Play Area,

Production /Post Production

Manual Hand Drawing, Photoshop (Post render) , Indesign (Layout)
006. Material Consideration: Repurposed locally available materials
002. Conceptual sketches of the building structure amidst the thick rainforest.
Supervisor :
Asst. Prof. Dr Zuraini Denan (zuraini@iium.edu.my)
Academic Work AW IIUM. Kuala Lumpur
005. Ground Floor Plan of the Expoloratory Centre

B B

Amphitheatre (Shadow Play) |G

Administrative
Workshop
Music /Dance Studio
Open PLay Area
Classroom
Cafe/Library

B B

Craft Studio |L1

Open Decks
Study pods
A
Nursery

007. Aerial View of the Community Lantern : Orang Asli Children Exploratory Centre 009. First Floor and Mezannine Plans
Geographically located within abundance of greenery and local build-
ing materials, ie. bamboos, timber etc, the project suggest the usage of
these locally available materials for its construction.

The Natural topography present an interesting oppurtunity to shape the

project to be exciting and in tandem with the design approach.

008. Physical Model of the Community Lantern

007. Section AA of the First Block : Semi Public Spaces and Administrative Area 011. Sectional Cut BB