Chen Rou Ann Poh Zi Yang
Jevon Atmabrata Jannah Jailani
Summary of the Theory-‐ A Pattern Language
Architect and researcher, Christopher Alexander published the book A Pattern Language in 1977. He attempted to create a generative grammer or a guide with 253 patterns that can be used to make a more livable place.
The pattern move from big town scale patterns to medium building scale patterns to small construction scale patterns. Recurring patterns were identified, refined and assessed. ARA DAMANSARA
Ara Damansara is a residential township of multi-‐dimensions, which comprises of residential, commercial and industrial areas surrounded by greeneries.
The area has well planned traffic system, connecting from the large highway to main road to the local path, which is aligned with the Theory studied. However, the public transport system is lacking.
Ara Damansara is a 739-‐acre (2.99 km2) township in Selangor, next to the Subang Airport and within the vicinity of established residential and commercial areas of Damansara and Kelana Jaya. It was developed in 1999 by Sime Pilmoor Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Sdn. Bhd. Access to the town is fairly easy, through access from New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and Damansara-‐Puchong Highway (LDP).
Being a relatively new town, it was first developed as residential and industrial, with commercial buildings soon established in the area. Ara Damansara attracts an affluent customer base due to it adapting a modern architecture style and is poised to be developed into a prestige township offering a lifestyle that promotes close-‐knit community living.
Ara Damansara is one of our member’s house, and is accessible and familiar to her.
Reference Alexander, C., & Ishikawa, S. (1977). A pattern language: Towns, buildings, construction. New York: Oxford University Press. Alexander, C. (1979). The timeless way of building. New York: Oxford University Press. Alexander, C., & Neis, H. (1987). A New theory of urban design. New York: Oxford University Press.