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TITLE PAGE

1. Introduction to Site 22. Site Plan 33. Site Analysis 44. Site observation 55. Suggestions and Proposal 96. Rationale 117. Benefits 128. Impacts 139. Sketch Plans 1410 Concept Sketch 1711. Concept Images 1912. Professions Involved 2113. Stages Involved 2214. Tasks of Professionals 23

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INTRODUCTION TO SITEOur proposed site is located at Taman Damai

Utama, Puchong. It is an empty, undeveloped land approximately 50 m x 50m in size. The site is quite near to some residential houses and surrounded by trees. The whole area is rather quiet as it is partially and newly developed, with many new developments on the way. There are still many land that is undeveloped around our proposed site so that makes it quite secluded from public.

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SITE PLANKEY PLAN

LOCATION PLAN

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SITE ANALYSISPOTENTIAL

This site has potential for many types of developments because it has a flat topography and ample space. It is located near some residential areas which can bring benefits to the residents nearby if developed properly. It is located right in front of the main road, which makes it highly accessible.

CONSTRAINTThere are many undeveloped land around the

site, which makes the area full of mosquitos. The surrounding provides no shade to the site from sunlight during the afternoon, which results in the site being very hot during that time. There are no parking space available near the site, which poses a problem for people who want to park there.

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SITE OBSERVATION

SITE CONTEXT

MICROCLIMATE

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HOUSES UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDEVELOPED LAND

RESIDENTIAL HOUSES TREES

The sun rises from the east to the west of the site, and the wind blows from south west of the site.

TOPOGRAPHYThe site is relatively flat. There are no slopes present.

ACCESS

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FLOW OF TRAFFIC

DIAGRAM SHOWING ROAD THAT LEADS TO PROPOSED SITE

The site can only be accessed through one main road, that is Jalan Persiaran Damai Utama 2. This road is a two way road, meaning people can access it from both the south or north point of the site.

TRAFFICTraffic is relatively light near the site all day as there are not much developed land around it. The only traffic comes from residents that live at the residential houses near the site.

VIEWS

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Bad view of empty land Bad view of residential

houses under construction

Good view of trees

Good view of residential houses Good view of trees and hill

SUGGESTION

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Looking at the fact that the proposed site has so much potential in it, many different types of developments can be done. My suggestion would be a development that is practical and can be beneficial the community around the site, especially the residents living nearby, while trying not to bring too much negative impact to them at the same time.

PROPOSALI propose to have the land developed into an outdoor recreational park with a double story gymnasium built on site as well. There will be a man-made lake located in the middle of the park, surrounded by trees and a jogging track. The gym will be built on top of the lake. There will be four gazebos around the jogging track, where a good view of the lake can be seen. At each corner of the site will be where different elements of a playground are located.

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The surface of the playground areas will be covered with coloured rubber granules to reduce risk of injury for children playing there, while the jogging track will be covered with cobblestone pavement. The rest of the site will be covered by turf. The park itself will be surrounded by trees and fencing. The gazebos will be made of wood.

As for the double story gymnasium, I plan to have the first floor filled with gym equipment, and a swimming pool located at the second floor. The first floor will have huge windows so that people can enjoy the view of the lake while working out. It will be divided into 3 sections, which is a free weight area, cardio area and stretching area. Locker rooms and shower rooms will be located on the second floor beside the pool. The gym can be accessed through stepping stones.

ELEMENTS BASIC MEASUREMENTSGymnasium 10m x10mGazebo 4m x 4mJogging track 2m wideMan-Made Lake 20m Diameter

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A recreational park is proposed as a practical response to the absence of recreational areas around the site. The whole area is still new but developing rapidly. Soon there will be many buildings in that area and a green space is needed to balance out the concrete jungle. It also addresses to the issue of residents nearby having no place to relax or have some outdoor time. It was observed that the residents often jog on the streets due to the lack of a suitable area to jog, which is highly dangerous to both them and the drivers on the street, as an accident might occur. The proposed park will be the area that provides a place for the residents to jog. People nowadays do not have a bond with nature and lack in awareness for the environment. The recreational park can increase their time spent with the natural surroundings. Not only that, the issue of obesity is arising nowadays. The gymnasium and park can become an answer to the problem by making exercising fun and encouraging more people to do it in their will.

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BENEFITSThe proposed recreational park will be beneficial to

the community around it in the sense that it can keep the residents off the streets, reducing the rate of car accidents occurring. It gives children a good place to go to when they are free, and can reduce the number of children wasting time in cyber cafes or shopping malls doing activities that are not beneficial. It can help residents nearby to socialize and form a good bond with other residents who come by the park often, increasing awareness in as a community.

The recreational park brings the community closer to nature and can instil a sense of love for the environment in them. The proposed gymnasium can promote a healthy lifestyle to the surrounding community and encourage people to do exercises and keep fit, boosting their confidence in life. The park can also be a great stress reliever for people who enjoy the serene environment while relaxing at the gazebo by the lake.

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IMPACTSHaving a recreational area will influence the traffic

around the site as many people will be walking or driving towards the park or gym, slowing down the traffic and making it more congested. There might a problem in finding parking space as well, as there are no parking sports around the site. This can result in the many cars parking on the streets near the park, disrupting traffic flow.

The park can also result in sound pollution. The sound of children playing noisily can affect the lives of residents living nearby. Their screams, laughter and chatter can disturb the peace of the residents, increasing their levels of stress and affecting sleep. It will interfere with their daily activities such as studying.

Kids may also use the recreational park as an area to play truant when they do not feel like going to school. This will affect their academic achievements and make their parents worried. It can affect the child’s future in the long run.

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SKETCH PLANS

PLAN OF RECREATIONAL PARK

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN OF GYMNASIUM

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN OF GYMNASIUM

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CONCEPT SKETCH

GAZEBO LOOKING TOWARDS LAKE

GYMNASIUM ON TOP OF LAKE

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CONCEPT IMAGES

INTERIOR OF GYMNASIUM, FIRST FLOOR

INTERIOR OF GYMNASIUM, SECOND FLOOR

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SLIDE SYSTEM SPINNING CIRCLE

CLIMBING DOME CLIMBING NET

SAND PIT BALANCING BOARD

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PROFESSIONS INVOLVED

- Building Control Surveyors -

- Construction Consultant -

- Geotechnical Engineer -

- Landscape Architect -

- Structural Engineer -

- Electrical Engineer -

- Quantity Surveyor -

- Interior Architect -

- Site Supervisor -

- Land Surveyor -

- Constructor -

- Architect -

- Artisans -

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STAGES INVOLVEDPRE CONSTRUCTION

SURVEY PHASELAND SURVEYOR

QUANTITY SURVEYORGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

FEASIBILITY STUDY PHASEQUANTITY SURVEYOR

ARCHITECTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

INTERIOR ARCHITECTCONSTRUCTOR CONSULTANT

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERELECTRICAL ENGINEER

DESIGN PHASEARCHITECT

INTERIOR ARCHITECTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERELECTRICAL ENGINEER

DESIGN APPROVAL PHASEBUILDING CONTROL SURVEYOR

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

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DURING CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

ARTISANSITE SUPERVISOR

CONTRACTOR

INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTINTERIOR ARCHITECT

ARCHITECTQUANTITY SURVEYOR

BUILDING CONTROL SURVEYORSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERELECTRICAL ENGINEER

MAINTENANCEARTISAN

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

POST CONSTRUCTION

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TASKS OF PROFESSIONALSLAND SURVEYORThe land surveyor is a government authorized specialist. Before construction, they will determine our site’s boundary and establish beacon on site to define it. The information will be represented in the cadastral survey, which will be stamped and registered at the surveyor general’s office. They will also establish a level for our proposed development as well as a benchmark which will be used as a reference point throughout the construction phase.

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTThe construction consultant will bring together all the different professionals to be involved in the project, giving advice to the client as well as being their representative. They identify the potential construction problems before construction and suggest alternatives to the client while evaluating the proposals of other professionals. They deal with the other professionals on the client’s behalf, solving problems for the clients.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERThe geotechnical engineer has to investigate our site before construction to determine the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the soil on site that may influence our project flow. They make sure that there are no natural hazards that will happen on site such as landslides. After evaluation, earthwork, foundation and pavement design is carried out for the park.

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BUILDING CONTROL SURVEYORThe building control surveyor ensures that regulations are followed in the design and construction stage of our project. Building control surveyors check the proposed plans before construction to ensure that they meet the required standards, including areas such as fire safety and structural stability of the gymnasium and park. They also follow the progress of construction.

ARCHITECTThe architect has the responsibility of designing the gymnasium structure. They have to come up with conceptual drawings to be proposed to the client. After it is approved, the architect will come up with detailed construction plans. It is their duty to make sure that the design of the gymnasium structure is aesthetically pleasing, functional, economical and safe. During construction, the visit the site often to make sure that the contractor follows the design and makes revisions to the design when needed.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTThe landscape architect designs the landscape of the park. Before construction, they have to investigate the site and come up with a site analysis and site inventory. After that, they will produce conceptual drawings to the client. Once approved, they will produce detailed construction plans as well. They have to take in consideration the accessibility of the park design as well as the environmental aspects. They also order the playground elements from suppliers. After construction, they provide consultation on vegetation maintenance to the client.

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTThe interior architect designs the interior space of the gymnasium. They determine the materials used as well as the lighting and colours of the space. Before construction, they will visit the constructed gymnasium to measure the dimensions. After that, they will come up with conceptual drawings which will later be improvised into construction plans after the client’s approval. They have to ensure that the design makes full use of the space’s potential.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERThe structural engineer has to make sure that the gymnasium will not collapse into the man-made lake when loaded with equipment and people. After the architectural design is completed, it is their duty to design the structural members and calculate the amount of reinforcements needed according to the architectural design. They also design the roof trusses to sustain all expected loads and forces. They will produce the structural drawings accordingly.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERThe electrical engineer produces electrical drawings according to the architect’s design of the gymnasium. The electrical drawings contain information about power, lighting and communication. During construction, the electrical engineer visits the site often to make sure that the electrician is follows the electrical drawings. After construction, they are called back for maintenance consultation on the electrical system of the gymnasium if needed.

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QUANTITY SURVEYORBefore construction, the quantity surveyor calculates a budget based on the client’s requirement. They then help in feasibility studies and plan costs to help design team stay within budget using practical solutions. After all the technical drawings and construction plans are produced, they will produce a cash flow data so that the client can arrange the finances needed at each stage. They will also produce the Bill of Quantities to have contractor tenders measured against. During construction, they make sure that the contractors to not go over the budget. After construction, they produce a statement of final account for the client.

CONTRACTORBefore construction, the project manager draws up a plan to carry out the construction project. They then hire the labour and professionals required. They are responsible for supervising, firing and paying the workers while obtaining materials for the project. They need to acquire all necessary licenses and permits before construction begins. During construction, they make sure that the project is completed within the given timeframe and follow the budget as closely as possible. They also deal with emergencies that occur on site.

SITE SUPERVISORThe site supervisor will be on site throughout the entire project, managing the workers hired by the contractor. They do not have ultimate control of the project like the contractor but they are responsible for making sure that the workers are doing their job properly and on time. They have to ensure that a safe and legal work environment is maintained to prevent accidents or injuries from happening to workers.

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ARTISANArtisans, although not professionals, are the real workmen on site during the construction phase. They are mostly technicians that carry out their duties based on instructions given by the professionals. There are various artisans with different duties, here are the few examples:

The MASON is in charge of mixing mortar and laying bricks for the walls of the gymnasium as well as doing the paving for the jogging track. They also make the cement stepping stones on the lake that lead to the gymnasium as well as plastering the ceiling of the gymnasium.

The CARPENTER builds, installs and repairs structure made of wood, steel or glass. They build the stairs for the gymnasium and erect scaffolding during construction. They install the partitions, doors and windows for the gymnasium. After construction, they may be called on to repair broken structures in the gymnasium.

The PLUMBER installs pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution in the gymnasium according to the technical drawings provided. They determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems first before installing the structures accordingly.

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