BUKIT BINTANG“The Starhill”

DARREN TONG WEN HAN| 0328028| FNBE JULY 2016

SHOPPING

TOURING

ART

RELAXING

LIGHTS

INSPRING

HAVING FUN

LANDSCAPE

CONTENTSTITLE PAGESTUDENT INFO/ AIM 1

INTRODUCTION - KUALA LUMPUR - BUKIT BINTANG

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MAJOR LANDMARKS/ SHOPPING DISTRICT 8-9

5 SENSES (SIGHT/ FEEL/ TASTE/ HEAR/ SMELL)TANGIBLE/INTANGIBLE

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INTERESTING PLACES 16-17

BUILDING FUNCTIONS/ TYPE OF BUILDINGS 18

OPEN SPACES 19

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS TRANSPORTATIONS

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ZONING - ZONE A - ZONE B - ZONE C

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PUBLIC FACILITIES 28-29

TRANSPORTATION ROADSTRAFFIC LEVEL

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NODES/ GATEWAYS 32-33

BUKIT BINTANG MONORAIL STATION 34-36

SWOT ANALYSIS 37

SUMMARY 38

REFERENCE LIST 39

STUDENT INFO:

NAME: DARREN TONG WEN HAN

STUDENT ID: 0328028

COURSE: FNBE JULY 2016

SCHOOL: ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN

LECTURER: MS.DELLIYA ZAIN

AIM : This assignment encourages students

to understand a city. Not only to understand its buildings but also to

survey its surroundings and environment.

TARGET SITE :

BUKIT BINTANG

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Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia; it is also the nation's capital. The history of Kuala Lumpur began in the middle of the 19th century with the

rise of the tin mining industry, and boomed in the early 20th century with the

development of rubber plantations in Selangor. It became the capital

of Selangor, later the Federated Malay States, and then Malayan Union, and finally

Malaya and Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur

HISTORY

It is the nation’s capital city.

Kuala Lumpur is a “Muddy Confluence”.kuala is the point where two rivers join together or an estuary, and lumpur means "mud”.

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The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is a bustling metropolis whose face is a hybrid of traditional and modern. Next to traditional shop houses and colonial buildings from the past, high rises such as the Petronas Twin towers loom, a projected symbol of Malaysia’s aspirations, which were, in the recent past, the tallest buildings in the world.

Wandering the streets of the city, one sees the cultural melting pot of Malaysian society reflected boldly in KL. Coming from all over the country and converging in KL, the people of this city have brought with them their unique customs and traditions, while partaking in the modern and cosmopolitan way of life.

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BUKIT BINTANG

Bukit Bintang (Malay [ˈbu.ket̚ ˈbi.ntaŋ]; stylized as BintangWalk or Starhill, the latter being a translation of the Malay name) is the name of the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A part of BintangWalk is designated as an "Arab Street".

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Tong Shin Road in Bukit Bintang was the focal point of the Malaysia's deadly May 13 race riots. Back in the late 1980s, corporate magnate Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay proposed a rejuvenated retail cluster in Kuala Lumpur. He started retail developments in this area through a conglomerate YTL Corporation and branded the area as Bintang Walk.

The district has since undergone a transformation to become one of the hippest destinations in the city, though the decentralisation of malls in Kuala Lumpur of late has seen more sophisticated malls sprouting around the fringes of the city proper at an unprecedented rate.

Nestled within Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, the Bukit Bintang district begins with Bukit Bintang Road which starts at Raja Chulan Road and ends at Pudu Road. The two other roads that border the Bukit Bintang district are Sultan Ismail Road which intersects it and Imbi Road at the south. Walter Grenier Road, Bulan Road, Changkat Bukit Bintang and Alor Road are considered part of the entertainment district.

LOCATION

HISTORY

Was a business center from 1970 to 1980.

Founded by Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay5

Centred on Bukit Bintang (Star Hill), the Golden Triangle is roughly the area bounded

by Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. It's home to a

cluster of major shopping malls and many excellent places to eat and drink, not least

of which is Jalan Alor, KL's most famous food street. 

STREET MARKET

SHOPPING

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS

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In Bukit Bintang has the Largest indoor theme park which is the Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, formerly Cosmo’s World Theme Park.

Bukit Bintang has one the top 10 luxurious hotels in Kuala Lumpur which is the Starhill Gallery hotel.

Even though many locals have already known that this site would be very crowded but they are still attracted to get there and

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MAJOR LANDMARKS/SHOPPING DISTRICT

Plaza Low Yat first entered the shopping scene in 1999, and within a short time frame gained strong prominence as the country's premier IT Lifestyle Shopping Mall, right at the epicenter of the Bukit Bintang shopping belt. With over 500 retail outlets operating within the 7 themed retail floors.

Plaza IMBI is not a classy and luxurious mall; it is a special IT mall, where you can find anything related to computers. It is a low-budget shopping mall, where prices mainly depend on your bargaining skills. 

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Sungei Wang is probably one of the most popular malls among locals in Kuala Lumpur. Every weekend the mall is packed with visitors.It is well known for its range of specialty shops. If you are looking for specific products chances are that you will find it here. 

Lot 10 is a shopping complex within central Kuala Lumpur's shopping and entertainment district, Bintang Walk. It serves the wealthy and it is the equivalent of other city's high-class shopping such as Fifth Avenue in the 1990s.

 Fahrenheit88 offers a shopping experience where you can find Great Style for Less at over 170 retail stores, restaurants, cafes and entertainment across 7 levels.

Starhill Gallery is a luxury retail mall located in the Bukit Bintang shopping district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mall opened in 1996 as Starhill Shopping Centre. In 1999, when business was declined, it was acquired by YTL.Co.YTL then transformed Starhill into a luxury brand retail centre.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a shopping mall situated in the Bukit Bintang district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. it consists of four major components: a retail mall, an office tower, two residential and a proposed hotel.

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SIGHT/VISUALS

The site is well balanced with greens and building, this makes it fresh and comfortable atmosphere.

The site has attracted many crowds for its has many interesting places.

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CROWD LEVEL

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

This place is crowded due to the

constructions. The only access to this place is througha small walkway.

Many transportations stops here and creates

crowdsIt is less

crowded here for there less attractions

here.

The crowds here are caused

by the many variety of malls (Pavillion)that attracts many

people.

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TASTE

STREET FOOD

CLASSY FOODThis is probably the are where people go for quality and taste, the food in this area is simply interesting for you can find different traditional and cultural food.

Street food can be found in this parts of the area. It is brought to us by the locals. This is the place where you can truly have a taste of Malaysia. 12

NOISE LEVEL

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

The cars along the road driving

causes screeching,

honking sounds.

Noise pollution caused by the construction

along side the road.

The clash of noises from the

crowds and transportation.

Hotel

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LOW MEDIUM HIGH

UNPLEASENT SMELL LEVELCarbon dioxide smoke emits

from the exhaust pipes of the cars .

Dust is spreaded

throughout due to the

construction along the road.

Gas/smoke emits through the

exhaust fans of buildings or drainage.

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TANGIBLE

INTANGIBLE

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Buildings in this area can be separated to two categories which OLDEN and MODERN.

I can just imagine that there were no cars on the road because most cars were stationary. Just like most countries with huge open spaces. Example

London Square and Switzerland Market.

Switzerland Market

London Square

INTERESTING AREAS

Street Art can be found along the Imbi Road. This is where young artist come out to express their love for art.

ALONG THE IMBI ROAD

The spray painting is done on walls back from the olden times.

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JALAN ALOR(INTERESTING PLACE)

12 PM

7 PM

In the morning till noon, the road seems a little quiet and dead looks like nothing much to do.

The magic only happens in the evening, when the road comes alive with many street stores along the road.

Residential shops Food Stalls Shops

Food RestaurantsHotel

Single Lane

Road

Many varieties of food can be found in Jalan Alor. 17

FUNCTION OF BUILDINGS

OFFICE HOTEL

RETAIL SHOPS RESIDENTIAL SHOPS

MALLS RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS

As you can see on the map above the site has many mall and have competition amongst themselves.

Residential shops are common in the area where citizen live above shops.

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OPEN SPACES

Parks

Open Area

Greenery Walkways

“MINI PARK”1.Walkway 2.Bridge3.Bushes 4.Trees

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PHYSICAL ELEMENTS OF THE AREA

TYPES OF TRANSPORTATIONS

KL SENTRAL BUS/HOP ON HOP OFF BUS

TAXI/CABS

BUKIT BINTANG MONORAIL STATION

1.Drainage2.Walkways3.Green pathways

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ZONING

JALAN BUKIT BINTANG

JALAN ALOR

JALAN PINANG

JALAN PUDU

JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL

THESE ARE THE THREE MAIN AREAS WHERE PEOPLE USUALLY MEET.

These streets are commonly used to identify these specific zones.

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ZONE A

This zone is the most popular place to visit. For it is known for its high class mall which is, Pavillion. This zone is probably the most crowded area.Many would familliarise Bukit Bintang by its buildings in this specific area.

Notice the road is always filled with cars, it is easier to travel here on foot or by the monorail.

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At the North of this zone there are many office buildings.

crowded

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ZONE B5

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Many retail shops can be found at south of this zone. Residential shops are also commonly spotted throughout this zone.

Grand hotels are all placed in this zone. So comfort would not be the issue. They are quite easy to spot out.

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At the top right of this zone there are three well- known shopping malls which is Lot 10, Fahrenheit 88 and Starhill Gallery, and is always crowded with people.

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ZONE C

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Th south side of this zone is slightly more peaceful than the other zones where there are less people.

The north side of this zone is where you can find many local stalls selling many different types of food, from tradisional to western food.

The east side is more crowded for it has three well known shopping malls which Imbi plaza, Sungei Wang and Plaza Low Yat.

The west side has a small community containing of residential shop houses, hotels, retail shops, stalls and small open spaces.

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PUBLIC FACILITIES

Big and spacious walkways are

provided to create a comfortable

atmosphere for the public.

Zebra crossings are also provided to keep safety for the public.

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NORTH OF SULTAN ISMAIL ROAD

SOUTH OF SULTAN ISMAIL ROAD

More

Public

Facilities

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TRANSPORTATION ROADS

HIGHWAYS

PRIMARY ROADS

MONORAIL LINES

SECONDARY ROADS

There are many gateways and access to this site, Bukit Bintang. Heavy traffic always occur throughout the area.

Traffic are commonly caused by Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Pudu. Jalan Sultan Ismail is the most congested area for it is the center of Bukit Bintang.

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TRAFFIC LEVELS

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

But by using one word to describe the traffic jam is“CRAZY”

Local people here in Kuala Lumpur might have already gotten used to this traffic,

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NODES AND GATEWAYS

Transportation nodes

Walkway nodes

Transportation links

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The plan to the left shows the main approaches to the city. It is the study to explore their potential as gateways to the centre.

A number of nodes and gateways exist within the area where there is a concentration of traffic movement.

The nodes is an intersection point where there is a concentration of people and traffic. It is not difficult to get nodes spotted. These nodes are commonly used where people meet.

Along the Sultan Ismail road there are three nodes, both the north and south nodes are directly connected to the node in the center which is in the middle of Bukit Bintang.

Using nodes as meeting points would be convenient in Bukit Bintang.

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BUKIT BINTANG MONORAIL STATION

This station is very commonly used by citizens, residents or tourists.

This is the best and fastest way to get to the heart of Bukit Bintang.

The station is connected to two malls

which is

LOT 10

SUNGEI WANGAND

BUKITBINTANGMONORAILSTATION

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Inside View

Top View

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Front View

Back View

SWOT Analysis

STRENGTH

Bukit Bintang is a place which attracts many people. For it has many food stalls, large walkways and pedestrian pathways. It is where people like mingle and take photos. It also a shopping district than entertains anyone. It is enjoyable place to visit.

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WEAKNESS

There too many cars on the road, no traffic control. There are also many constructions happening at the area creating sound pollution. Buildings in that are not environmental friendly for they are not running on renewable energy which is hazardous.

THREAT

Bukit Bintang has been around Kuala Lumpur for quite sometime in the past few decades. This area might have a problem that causes harm in the future for its runs on unrenewable energy and would be a challenge to adapt to the green buildings systems in the future.

OPPORTUNITY

Increase the usage of public transportation to minimize the traffic. Usage of green buildings is encouraged. Maybe some road can be closed at a certain time of day, so that pedestrians can experience Bukit Bintang with a safety measure. Examples like the London Square (Open Spaces).

SUMMARY

GOING BEYOND OUR COMFORT ZONE

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For me, I am fimiliar to Bukit Bintang as a shopping area. But my team and went out of our comfort zone exploring each part of Bukit Bintang. We almost covered the whole area. From walkways and pathways to buildings and streets. We did our survey on the surroundings. The only problem we faced was the heat; sweating. But overall, it was interesting and a fun place to survey.

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