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Foundation in Natural & Built Environments (FNBE)

August 2014 Intake

Introduction to Construction Industry

Final Project:

‘The Project Proposal’

Completed By

Name: OOI YIN JI 0319962

NG WYN JANE 0319440

Tutor: MS IFFA

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 INTRODUCTION TO OUR SITE 4

3 SITE CONTEXT 6

4 SITE INVENTORY 7

5 SITE ANALYSIS 10

6 FIRST PROPOSAL 12

7 SECOND PROPOSAL 18

8 PERMISSION FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES 22

9 COST ESTIMATES 23

10 APPENDIX 24

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1 INTRODUCTION

In a group of 2 students, we are tasked to find a specific empty land to initiate a small

construction project and produce a report proposal.

The size of land shall between 900m² - 1200m² (30m x 40m). The construction project proposal

is required to serve one of the purposes mentioned in the project brief. These include: recreation

area, commercial area, industrial area, agricultural area, tourism area and residential area.

In this report, we have to include the site inventory and analysis, our suggestion and proposal,

rationale, benefits and impacts of our project to the surrounding community and end user.

The objective of this project is to enable students to develop an understanding of the building

team, its organization, duties and inter-relations within which they will seek employment, career

progression or further study. The project also serves to develop an awareness of the building

teams’ professional responsibilities and to appreciate their profession in the construction

industry. We also encouraged to further our understanding of our knowledge of the process in

which it takes to submit the proper building proposal to our local authorities.

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2 INTRODUCTION TO OUR SITE

2.1 HISTORY OF OUR SITE

Our site is located at Bandar Baru Mergong. Bandar Baru Mergong is a well-developed town

with rapid economic. Mergong was an old small town with only Perumahan Taman Wira which

is a low-cost housing. It was built by Kerajaan Negeri Kedah for the low income residents. The

development became more congested due to the introduction of the education hub such as

Insaniah College, SMK Mergong, SK Mergong, Shahab Perdana Bus Station, Light Industrial

area and Tesco.

Bandar Baru Mergong was a main paddy field at Alor Setar but after gone through a rapid

growth of economic, it becomes a new commercial area here. The development of Bandar Baru

Mergong is also affected by the residential area there such as Taman Bawal, Taman Hartamas,

Taman Arowana and Taman Selayang. Besides, a shopping mall - Tesco also acts as a catalyst to

the development of Bandar Baru Mergong.

2.2 OUR SITE

Our site is located at Bandar Raya Mergong, Alor Setar, Kedah.

Location plan Key plan

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Front view of our site

Plan view

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3 SITE CONTEXT

There are some commercial blocks and residential areas nearby.

1. Looking East - Shopping mall - Tesco 2. Looking North-East - Hotel - Grand Alora

Commercial blocks

There are some restaurants, saloon, boutiques, convenient store and others.

3. Looking North 4. Looking North-East

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2 3

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5. Looking North-West - Residential area

4 SITE INVENTORY

4.1 EXTERNAL CIRCULATION

This is the only entrance to reach our site. The distance between our site and the entrance is

about 480m because it is a land which has not been developed.

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4.2 DRAINAGE

The drainage is not covered and it is not a nice view to look at. The weed grew around the place

and the drainage.

4.3 MICROCLIMATE

The map shows the direction of which the sun rises and sets in respect to the site and its

surrounding area. The whole site is directly exposed to intense direct sunlight. It is very hot

during the afternoon due to the lack of tall shady trees. Besides, the wind flows from every

direction during the morning and evening as there are no any buildings or structures to block it.

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4.4 VEGETATION

Palm Tree Trees

4.5 EXISTING STRUCTURE

Lamp Post Road Divider

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5 SITE ANALYSIS

5.1 POTENTIALS

The empty land has several potentials although it is not yet developed. It is wide expanse of

open space which can provide us a good space of development. Besides, the surrounding area of

our site is a gathering spot of local residents as they can get their basic needs easily from

shopping mall or commercial blocks. People go there for shopping, eating, or get service needs.

Next, that area is free from traffic congestion while this happens at town area during peak

hours. The roads are very wide so the traffic flow is very smooth. It also prevents crowding of

that area because it is located far from town area. From our site, it is around 12 minutes driving

distance to the town area. The next potential of our site is easy to build on. Flat land allows

better control of construction. Energy and time for construction is lower than other types of

topography such as hills, mountains and others. Not only this, our site also receives a good

source of sunlight as there is nothing to block the sunlight.

Wide road preventing traffic jam

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5.2 WEAKNESSES

There are some weaknesses of our selected site. It receives strong sunlight in the afternoon. Due

to the strong sunlight, people will not go to that site to do outdoor activities. We can only find

some vegetation at our site. The existing trees and plants are not enough to provide a shaded

area. The site is not well-maintained as the soil condition is very sandy. The soil is also very

loose because there is no root to grip it. Next, there is very dark at night due to the lack of lamp

posts. The area is counted as a new town at Alor Setar because it is not fully developed. It needs

time for development to attract the public concern.

The soil condition is bad It is the only lamp post there

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6 FIRST PROPOSAL

I would like to propose to build a residential area on that empty land. This residential

development is proposed at land which effectively use available servicing and are appropriate to

site conditions and existing patterns of development. It is an eight-floor studio unit condominium

which is designed for small families and couples. A small scale neighborhood areas intended to

provide a comfort relationship between residents.

6.1 JUSTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

The reason why I would like to propose a residential development is there is not enough housing

area. The population increases with time, more housing areas are needed for people. My site is a

strategic place where the commercial areas are just located around. Residents can get their daily

needs easily such as food, groceries and daily necessaries. Besides, they also can get goods and

service needs.

6.2 OVERALL CONCEPT

The studio unit condominium offers sensuous qualities universally desired in homes. It also

delights with inviting green space at the entrance. This green space is a playful intermediaries for

natural light and breeze to permeate the living spaces while enhancing the sense of spaciousness

and visual interest. Natural light is focused, filtered to define and enhance spatial experiences.

The whole concept of the design revolves around the basic element of life. It also offers an

upgrade on the essentials in community living through resort-inspired amenities and picturesque

landscapes. This condominium provinces who desire to dwell in an exclusive, serene and secured

sanctuary in a time of limited living options. In Alor Setar, there is not much of condominium

but most of the houses are semi-detached houses, terrace houses or apartments. The

condominium present a building structure that would be eye-catching and striking from the

terrain views of busy road networks. In addition, this development also has an unobstructed

skylines view of city. Residents do not have to worry every time they leave their homes because

their houses are secured and safe with 24-hours roving security care. Moreover, there will be

CCTV cameras placed strategic locations to monitor the safety of every residents, and

emergency back-up power supply during brownouts. Residents can experience a worry-free

living.

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6.3 AMENITIES AND FACILITIES

Although it is not a large size of residential development, it still provide a generous allocation of

resort-like amenities. It is totally distinct central atriums within the building gives off an

ambience of a comforting retreat that residents can come home every single day. There are some

facilities provided there such as swimming pool, fitness gym, pool deck, landscape atrium,

garden and lobby. Every residents can enjoy the facilities which provided. With its facilities, it

will surely help the residents to rejuvenate and take the time to relax after a tiring day at work.

It’s like going on a vacation every time you come home.

6.4 DESIGN PROCESS

Bubble Diagram

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Conceptual Plan

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Master Plan

Scale 1:200

Studio Unit Condo

Studio

Unit

Condo

Lobby

Swimming

Pool

Guard

House

Entrance

Garden Pool

Deck

Car Park

Gazebo

Elevation

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6.3 RATIONALE OF THIS PROPOSAL

6.3.1 BENEFITS

For this residential development at this proposed area, it actually provides quality homes and

neighborhoods for residents. There are some facilities in the residential area for residents such

as swimming pool, fitness gym and others. It gives a feeling of being home. It is a place where

people want to live, to work and to raise families. Next, it is a housing opportunity in proximity

to employment areas and residential support such as shopping to reduce travel times. It

minimize the need to use cars to get their basic needs. Walking and cycling is priorities. It is a

strategic place for residential areas. At that area, it is easy to access for all and to find one’s way

around. This proposed development is a mix-use land strategy to minimize the transport demand.

It delivers a quality of life which residents are entitled to expect, in terms of amenity and

convenience. Besides, the condominium with a nice view of landscape area presents an

attractive, well-maintained appearance, with a distinct sense of place and a quality public

realm that is easy maintained. Due to overpopulation nowadays, residential development can

provide more houses for citizens. Effects on existing vegetation are minimized. It is because I

maintain it in my proposal and create a green space. With the residential development, it brings

economics benefits to the commercial areas. It may cause a growth of the economy. Number of

customers increase and it directly improve the daily sales of shops. It can bring up the economic

status of that area.

Standard Floor Plan for one

unit

Size : 42 m2

Consists of :

- Master Bedroom

- Bedroom

- 2 Toilets

- Dining Area

- Kitchen

- Living Area

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6.3.2 IMPACTS

Due to the new residential development, it may bring some impacts to the surrounding areas and

end users. It causes traffic congestion of that area during morning and afternoon peak periods. It

is because there are no traffic lights to control the vehicles. Besides, there is poor lighting

surrounding the proposed site. It may lead to insecurity of residents. The lamp posts are not

enough and it is really dark at night. It may cause something bad to happen. Next, residents may

also get disturbed by the traffic noises. It is because the studio unit condominium is just located

at the roadside. There are a lot of noises such as honking sounds, engine sounds and others.

Residents may get annoyed when this happens at night or when they are resting. On the other

hand, residents may be suffered from low quality air. The proposed area is exposed to the gas

exhausted by vehicles.

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7 SECOND PROPOSAL

After done my site inventory and analysis, I would like to propose a commercial development at

that area. The commercial development will be a casual dining restaurant which provides food

and beverage for customers.

7.1 JUSTIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The reason why I propose a casual dining development at that area is because there are no

similar types of restaurants nearby. There are just a few casual dining restaurants at Alor Setar,

Kedah. So, this type of restaurant will definitely attract people to visit there.

7.2 OVERALL CONCEPT

The restaurant will be casual dining restaurant which is one of the biggest trends right now.

Casual dining is slightly more upscale than fast food. One of the examples is Nando’s. Casual

dining restaurants offer disposable dishes and flatware, but their food tends to be presented as

more upscale, such as gourmet breads and organic ingredient. The design concept of restaurants

is a modern and unique restaurant concept designs. And speaking of light, it is the single most

important aspect of design that can make or break the success of a restaurant since it sets the

ambiance, captures eye catching details and should enhance the visual presentation of the cuisine

among the other things like menu and artwork.

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Bubble Diagram

Conceptual Plan

7.3 DESIGN PROCES

Bubble Diagram

Conceptual Plan

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Master Plan

Scale 1:250

Elevation

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7.4 RATIONALE OF THIS PROPOSAL

7.4.1 BENEFITS

This commercial development provides more food choices. People will not get bored of getting

the same meal as their lunch or dinner. Besides, it also provides more job opportunities for

people. Normally, one restaurant needs at least 10 to 20 workers to provide a good service. This

commercial development is mix-use land strategy by putting residential and commercial, which

is two different types of development close proximity to one another, alternatives to driving,

such as walking or biking, become viable. Biking, walking or short trips both benefit individual

lifestyles and energy consumption for transportation. In other words, this commercial

development can reduce travel time to get their meal which is only about 5 minutes walking

distance. Mixed land uses also provide a more diverse and sizable population and commercial

base for supporting viable public transit. Mixed use can enhance the vitality and perceived

security of an area by increasing the number and activity of people on the street. Commercial

development can contribute economic benefits. For examples, commercial areas can raise

property values. Meanwhile, businesses recognize the benefits associated with locations that

attract more people, increasing economic activity. More people will go to that area and hence it

accelerates the economic status.

7.4.2 IMPACTS

This commercial development not only brings benefits to the surrounding area and end users, it

also brings impacts. There are some restaurants nearby. Hence, it will definitely cause

competitive among the shops. Some of them might be closed due to the large number of

customers of the new commercial development area. If people be more likely to visit the new

restaurants, their daily sales will be affected and to the worst, the shops will be closed. Due to

the increasing of people at that area, it may also cause increasing of number of cars. It directly

leads to traffic congestion. There are no traffic lights to control the movement of cars, so the

cars might be out of control and cause traffic jam.

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8 PERMISSION FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Every architects willing to carry out any land development must obtain a land planning

permission from the local authority so as to be allowed to carry on the development according to

the plans and conditions stipulated in the permission form. This is according to Town and

Country Planning Act, 1976 (Act 1972) that determines among others, the land size, use,

setback, buildings lines, other purposed use, space and access to community facilities, provision

of utilities, and other requirements for any proper kind of development.

8.1 WHY PERMISSION NEED TO BE OBTAINED

Basically, the main idea of this jurisdiction is to ensure that there are no irregularities emerging

from land use and development by individuals such as traffic jams, pollution, loss of value or

even amenities, floods or effects on the neighborhood and also ensure that the new development

is very suitable for occupation. Also check into is the project’s to improve or maintain the

environment, social economic welfare and more so, comply with all the planning guidelines and

standards. The new development must also be vetted to verify whether it has access and complies

with all conditions and restrictions of the land title and all other legal requirements.

8.2 PROCESS OF GETTING PERMISSION

Architects are required to submit the planning permission application as it is stipulated in the

Town and Country Planning Control Rules (General) Act, 1995 having attached your 2 copies of

Form A, Application Fee, about 35 copies of Layout plan, valid land title documents, quit rent

receipt, one set of JPB/KP forms, land title document and address of adjoining land owners,

about 10 copies of architect’s proposed development report (LCP), 2 copies of survey certified

plan. Architects should submit the application form to One Stop Centre (OSC), KOMTAR where

you will be assisted to make any necessary corrections in the application before it is ready for

tabling to the committee for considerations. Architects are required to submit drawings as well to

obtain permission. Detailed drawings including itemized notes and specifications on how the

building is to be built are required. These drawings must identify the materials to be used and

detail the construction’s compliance with all relevant Building Regulations and any other

statutory requirements such as health and safety, disabled access and others. Some authorities

allow for minor modifications to the design after it has been approved, others require the entire

application to be re-submitted. Therefore it is unwise to change the design once planning

permission has been granted.

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9 COST ESTIMATES

9.1 FIRST PROPOSAL – STUDIO UNIT CONDOMINIUM

Item Description Unit Qty Rate (RM) Amount

(RM)

Studio unit

Condominium block

Landscape : Gazebo (Wooden)

Swimming Pool (Inground)

Pool Deck

Pavement walkway

Trees Shrubs

Total

m2

no.

no.

no.

m2

m2

no.

no.

56

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1

1

10

35

31

50

1500

84,000

6,700

40,000

40

36

300

50

84,000.00

588,000.00

6,700.00

40,000.00

400.00

1260.00

9,300.00

2,500.00

648,160.00

9.2 SECOND PROPOSAL – RESTAURANT

Item Description Unit Qty Rate (RM) Amount

(RM)

Land use

Landscape : Trees

Shrubs

Total

m2

no.

no.

840

16

20

415

300

50

348, 600.00

4800.00

1000.00

354,400.00

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10 APPENDIX

UNDANG-UNDANG KECIL BANGUNAN SERAGAM 1984

BORANG ‘ A ’

PERAKUAN PELAN-PELAN BANGUNAN/STRUKTUR

( Bagi endersemen atas pelan-pelan untuk dikemukakan untuk diluluskan )

( Undang- Undang Kecil 3 (1) dan 16 (2) )

Bertarikh: ……………..19…….

Kepada :

Datuk Bandar

Majlis Bandaraya Alor Star

Jalan Kolam Air

05675 Alor Star

Saya memperakui bahawa detail-detail dalam pelan-pelan iaitu …………………………

………………………………………………………………................................................

atas * Lot/ Lot-lot …………………………..Seksyen …………………………………….

Jalan………………………………………………………………………………………...………………

………………….bagi………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………

adalah menurut kehendak-kehendak Undang-Undang Kecil Bangunan Seragam 1984 dan saya

setuju terima tanggungjawab penuh dengan sewajarnya.

………………………………

Arkitek/Jurutera

Nama:…………………………………..

Alamat :…………………………………

………………………………………….

No. Pendaftaran : ……………………….

Kelas : …………………………………..

* Potong mana yang tidak berkenaan

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