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1. Introduction to Project
We, a group of 4 which contains Yang Jing Loo, Lim Hong Wei, Lee Lin Hui and me have to find a specific empty land to initiate a small construction project. The size of the land shall lay between 50m x 50m (2500 square metres) – 70m x 50m (3500 square metres). And individually, we have to propose one project that serves on any one or combination of two of the following purposes.
Our choices:-
- Recreation area- Commercial area- Industrial area- Agricultural area- Tourism area- Residential area
For my proposal, I’m proposing an edible garden that acts as an agricultural area.
Key Plan
Bandar Sri Damansara
Location Plan
Jalan Saga recreational park.
Site Plan
1.1 Introduction to Site
We, as a team has chosen the site in Jalan Saga, Saga Park, Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia. This project is at rough area of 55m x 60m. This site existed since the year of 1990’s. At that time, there was nothing but just a piece of lush greenery land. And now, there are a few softscape and hardscape elements existing.
Photos of the site:-
1.2 Site Analysis
The site has a large basketball court and an abandoned kick volleyball court. But both the courts are not planned to be demolished as the nearby residences have the initiative to play during leisure time. The main reason of this construction plan is to avoiding residences nearby can conserve time by not travelling to far shops just to buy daily necessities. In the same time reduce the percentage of air pollution. The site that is going to be developed is a huge empty land.
Other than that:-
- Educational area nearby- Religious area few steps away- Many people occupy the basketball during the evening- An edible garden beside the site- Presence of petrol station- Site consists of more softscape than hardscape
1.3 Site observation
From the site observation, there are something that need to be removed and restrained. All of the parts of site analysis has their design issue in terms of these:
Existing StructuresWe found that some of the existing structures inside the site are no interesting. For examples, inside the site, some of the swings and benches have been destroyed and no maintenance was made. Thus, it should be destruct as it can be an eye sore in the site.
CirculationThis site consists of many entrance to enter the site. Thus, it has a great potential to make it easy to access to the site.
VegetationThe site consists of many softscape which is good for the environment. But some of the trees and shrubs should be maintain or remove as it can attract unwanted insects or animals.
ConclusionOverall, the site itself has a potential to build a gathering or relaxation place for the residents nearby. Considerations will have to be done depending on our individuals’ proposal.
Suggestion and Proposal
The aim of our site is to give the residents a brand new facilities that is eco-friendly and bringing people together. My proposal will be an edible garden that acts as an agricultural area. The idea is to expose the benefits of edible garden to the residents and to lead them to a more healthy lifestyle.
The proposal is suitable to build at the centre of the residential area. People can easily gain access to the edible garden.
What is an edible garden
An edible garden is a garden that contains flowers, herbs, seeds, berries and plants that you can eat. It does not have to be large in scale, a small scale will do. Your garden can start small with a few pots and containers, or even just a window box with a few herbs. You are free to plant anything you want in an edible garden, research have shown that vegetation that comes from an edible garden is usually fresh, organic and more healthy.
The benefits
- It’s convenient for the residents as it is located at the centre of the residential area.
- People can come together and gather around and plant vegetation together.
- The site will improve the amount of green vegetation in this area and also improve the quality of the air.
- This allows residents to escape from their stressful life and lead them to a more healthy lifestyle
- This residents can enjoy a more healthy and organic vegetables from the edible garden.
The impacts
- The normal routine for children will be affected as the playground will be destroyed.
- Football activities will not be able to perform as usual.
- Residents’ plantation has risk of getting destroy or stolen by thief.
- It might cause air pollution and sound pollution to the residential area during the demolishing phase.
Concept
The concept of this proposal is to actually provide an eco friendly place for all residents. Instead of having an old and not under maintenance playground, replacing it with a better functions that can conserve the environment and quality of air. Edible garden would be a good idea as the residential area do not have their own personal edible garden due to limited amount of space.
The proposed edible garden would be great for producing quality vegetables and improve the quality of the air. Not only that, it is convenient for the residents that live in that area as the proposed area is located at the centre of the residential area. The residents can also take this opportunity to escape from their stressful life and pick up some knowledge in vegetations. Old folks usually spend most of their time in edible garden as it interest them more.
The edible garden is suitable to anyone as long one is willing to learn new things and have commitment to it. Planting a vegetation consumes time, so one should be patient and willing to sacrifice their time for this. Edible garden must be taken care on regular basis, it must be watered and showered with sunlight. The location itself is open and expose to sunlight.
Proposal
Bubble Diagram
Conceptual Diagram
Master Plan
Basic ideas of edible garden
Sketches
Elevation
Perspective
Elements in the edible garden
Softscape
Grass tiles for pathways
Soil for the foundation of the plants
Hardscape
Fences to surround the garden
Security guard house to guard the garden
Water supply tank to supply water to the plants
Bicycle parking spot for cyclist
Rationale
The reason why this site is chosen because the land is relatively large and no maintenance were made on the existing structures. Broken benches and broken swings were not repaired. Due to this reason, the existing structures should be replaced with a more functional area which could be an edible garden.
Not only that, the site is chosen because the residents had suffered from dengue. This happened because of un-trimmed grass and unclear water to attract mosquitoes to breed in the area.
Pergola with transparent roof to allow sunlight to enter
Sitting bench in case anyone is tired
Enquiry counter if anyone has problem.
Entrance and Exit gate
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (FNBE)
INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
FINAL PROJECT: THE PROJECT BRIEF
GROUP MEMBERS
SOO YON LI
LIM HONG WEI
YANG JING LOO
LEE LIN HUI
TUTOR
MS ANN SEE PENG
No Content Page No.1. Introduction to the project 32. Site plan and location 43. Introduction to site 54. Site analysis 65. Site observation 76. Suggestion and proposal 87. The benefits, impact and
rationale9-10
8. Concepts 11
9. Proposal 12-13
10. Basic ideas of edible garden
14-15
11. Sketches 16
12. Elements in the edible garden
17-21
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