Belum Rainforest Resort Site Analysis

WHATISBELUM?

HISTORY

WHYBELUM?

BELUM RAINFOREST

PULAU BANDING

GERIK

Belum Resort (Site)

North – South Highway

East – West Highway

Jalan Baling – Kuala Kangsar Butterworth – Kulim Highway

PENANG

Bayan Lepas

International

Airport

Kota Bharu

Johor Bahru

Kuala Lumpur

From Gerik

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

SECTION A – A’

A

A’

SECTION A – A’

Banding Lake Side Inn Jetty

Pulau Banding Public Jetty

and Car Park

Potential Circulation

Propose new routes between our site jetty and Banding Lake Side Inn or Pulau

Banding public jetty ( For the convenience of the visitors and protect the privacy

of the resort)

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2

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Views to site from foot

bridge

Viewpoint from roof garden

Pathway before Tanjung 1

Viewpoint from jetty

Viewpoint from cafe

Vehicular circulation

Parking lot

Pedestrian circulation

Spots to view site

Entry point

From Gerik or Penang

Activities Provided at Royal Belum State Park

Sungai Ruok

Sungai Kejar

Base Camp

Bird Watching

Orang Asli Settlement

Pulau Banding

Rafflesia

Salt Lick

Waterfall

ANIMAL ACTIVITIES

Elephants - Comes out after the

rain to play, not found in Tanjong 1.

Hornbills – Season: July-Sept/Oct

Information about the species can

be placed in the NAC, or

incorporate certain features in the

building. As a reference.

SOCIAL& CULTURAL ACTIVITY

T rad i t iona l A rch i tecture of Orang A SL I

Clustered arrangement

Usage of local materials

Semi-nomadic habit

Lightweight construction

The architectural styles and elements can be incorporated into the design of

the building.

CULTURES & HUMANITIES

O p i n i o n s t o w a r d s m o d e r n d e v e l o p m e n t

Able to accept: fun & approachable

Unable to accept: rather stay humble

A suggestion to not build something too alien and stand out from the environment

S u p e r s t i t i o n s

A superstition of a female spirit during the night at the villa and campsite area. But it

wouldn’t affect anyone if the noise level is low.

T r a d i t i o n a l L a y o u t

KITCHEN

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOMS As a reference to the

layout of all the orang

asli’s houses.


A r c h i t e c t u r a l I n f l u e n c e s

Phase 2 is inspired by Perak’s kampung house.

Villa is inspired by Heritage elements (motifs, mosaic tiles)

The resort is envision to be grown back into nature.

Over time, the creepers will cover parts of the building.

Elements to consider while designing the NAC

C o n s e r v a t i o n

Tanjung Satu is meant to be conserved, it would be a real cultural village in a long term

period of planning.

NAC is suggested to incorporate some design strategies/elements to fit in the original

cultural village.


DO’S&DONT

The trees on site cannot be cut without any valid reasons

50% of the land should be reserved for nature and a maximum of 50% only can be used for occupancy

Relocation of the mockup villages is allowed but the destroying of these villages is not allowed

No cut and fill is allowed for the site, the contour has to remain

The maximum height limit for any building on the site is 3 story's

CLIMATE

RECOMMENDATION

Elevated building to catch prevailing wind .

Orientate building towards wind direction .

Elevated building Building orientation

SUNPATHTime Description

7.30 Cloudy with no sunlight.

9.30 Brighter than before, however, the sun is blocked by the clouds and surrounding trees.

11.30 Sun from east starts to cast a shadow.

1.30 Sun is almost directly above, casting little shadow.

3.30 Cloudy, moreover, it rains and there is no sunlight.

5.30 Sun is blocked by the clouds, and after 6pm it is blocked by the hill.

- Sunny during noon and afternoon.- Minimal sunlight for the rest of the time .- Sun is also blocked by clouds during sun rise andsun set.

Daily observation

SUNPATH ANALYSIS

Month: JuneTime: 0900




Month: DecemberTime: 0900



SUNPATH ANALYSIS


SUNPATH ANALYSIS

Overhangs at east and west elevations.

Maximise the covered area of the building

RECOMMENDATION

Overhang Maximise covered area

RAINFALL

•Pulau Banding is surrounded by hills•- hence it is affected by mild rain during the monsoon season

- less rain during other times .•Only affected by the North-East Monsoon, as the hills obstruct wind and rain from the west .

retrieved from www.myweather2.com

Rainy season : Nov – Dec , Jan – Feb(Water level rise up)Suitable time : March - September

- Flood occurred during 2005 & 2011 which can cover part of our site .

- Highest water level in 2005 and 2011 which rise up to 40-50 m and above .

RECOMMENDATION

Elevated structure is recommended to avoid flood

Water system to wisely use the rain water.

Elevated structure to avoid flood

TEMPERATURE

retrieved from

www.myweather2.com

- Best time to visit our site - morning and

evening session.

- unless appropiate shading is provided

.

Temperature difference between

TIME / ZONE

Phase 2 Housing

Our Site

8 am ±0.2 ± 0.2

11 am ±0.8 0.5

12 pm 0.6 1.5

3 pm 0.5 0.6

6 pm ±0.1 ±0.1

9 pm ±0.25 ±0.1

INDOOR / OUTDOOR

Reduce the solar heat gain through reflective roof

Passive design can be introduced to the building structure

RECOMMENDATION

Wisely use materialReflective roof

CASE STUDY OF EXISTING STRUCTURES IN RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE IN BELUM RAINFOREST RESORT

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1 Reception

2 Tor Tambra Bar

3 Phase 1 - Ara & Ixora Suite

4 Phase 2 - Deluxe Suite

5 On site atap house

SENSORY

MACRO

SENSORY

Spot 1

Aural

Soft noises of vehicles from the main entrance

Sound from the swimming pool area

Scent

Smells like generic green leaf, or a bit wood like from

bamboo

Smell of water/ chlorine from pool

Slight CO2 emission of vehicles

Visceral

Welcoming

Hierarchy (intersection/connection)

Openness

Random yet Organized

Transition of Space

Gradient of Shadow

Spot 2AuralSmell moldy and musty sometimesrefreshing

ScentSmell moldy and musty sometimesSmell of air-refresher

VisceralNatureSweet yet fear (bees)Happy / joyTransition of SpaceBlending of nature and architetctureModern vs Traditional

Spot 3AuralSound of operation of boatSound of vehicles from the bridge often

ScentSlight CO2 emission from motorboat

VisceralAnticipatingBreathtakingCuriosity/ exploration

PerceptionRelate, Recall, ReflectDead-end yet a beginning (jetty)

Spot 4

AuralInsects buzzing

Birds chirping

Leaves swaying in the wind

ScentSmell of musty and humid

Drvopteris Campyloptera, has a slight disagreeable odor and

a sweetish afterward, somewhat bitter astringent and

nauseous taste

VisceralLost yet guided

Exploration

Full immersion with nature (in nature rather than with nature)

Feeling small in comparison to the massive rainforest

Iintimidating

Blessing from nature

Spot 5

Aural:

Soft birds chirping

Soft vehicles operation noise from the lake often

Scent:

Smell of rain, with the frequent rainfall, this area is

particularly wet and damp

Visceral:

Split road/ Junction

Choice

Represents life (if one chooses the easy way flat

road, one might miss an unforgettable experience)

Courage

MICRO SENSORY

VisceralWelcoming

Secure (indoor)

Serene

Concentrate / Crowded

Breakaway/ Getaway

Warmth

Comfortable colour scheme

Suggestion

Lifting up the building to avoid

odour and aural disturbance while

still able to attract the insects and

birds as cherry tree grows taller

Spot 1

AuralSound of human activities from the villa

Sound of bamboo

ScentSmells like generic green leaf, a bit wood-like

Pungent odour smell from the fruits when

ripen

Smell of mosquitoes n

repellent

TouchGrass, when walk barefoot, the grass feels

soft, comfortable, tingling, cold and moist

especially in the morning

Bamboo, it feels hard and woody on the

outside, when walking the bamboo stairs, the

bamboo feels light and it is hollow inside

VisceralSpacious

Centre of limelight

Community space/ intersection

Balance

In disguise (Looks crowded with

trees from afar, but its actually

spacious in the centre)

Suggestion

Using bamboo for the design and

able to reflect the sound which

creates the echo of surrounding

context

Spot 2

AuralSound of bamboo

ScentSmells like generic green leaf, a bit wood-like

Subtle fragrance around the tree and it will be

stronger smell when the fruits are ripen

Smell of mosquitoes repellent

TouchSandy soil, grainy when rubbed between the

fingers

Visceral:Finish line

Accomplishment/ victory

Relief

Lightness/ weightlessness

No boundaries

Suggestion

Create an opera table opening to

block or allowing the sound of

vehicles from the bridge and

water activities

Spot 3

AuralSound of subtle water waves

Sound of wind breezing

Sound of vehicles from the bridge and water

activities often

ScentCO2 emission of vehicles from the bridge

TouchWet grass and soil, supple and sticky

Smooth when the soil is rub between the

fingers

Spot 4

AuralBirds chirping

Insects buzzing

Crunchy dried akasia and bamboo leaves

ScentScent of fresh-cut grass

Touch:Grass, rough and shaggy, unattended wild

grass that is prickling and spiky

Mosquitoes and insect bites

Visceral:Freedom

Calm

Limitless/ Infinite

Challenge

Motivation

Enlightenment

Hidden treasure

Suggestion:

Probably a cantilever bridge to

allow the users to enjoy the view

more and enhancing the feeling

of limitless

Spot 5AuralSound of wind breezingBirds chirpingInsects buzzingCrunchy dried akasia and bamboo leavesSound of vehicles from the bridges and water

activites

ScentEarthy smell due to the wet condition and higher

humidity from the lake waterCO2 emmision of vehicles from the bridge and

jetty.

TouchDry clay soil, coarse and shrivelled as it isn’t

submerged into the water (higher topography)Wet clay soil, slippery and smooth when the soil is

rub between the fingers (lower topography)

VisceralSlipperyHardshipDangerousThrillingSilverlining (Top looks green, yet the

bottom is filled with plain clay soil)View of to infrastructure works as a

reminder and allows us to appreciate nature more

SuggestionEnhancing the excitement of journey

through expandation of design or a design that blocks the final view so

the users will feel more surprised after passing through the building to the destination point

ACACIAGood Erosion Control

YELLOW BAMBOONatural barrier & prevent soil erosion

MENGKUDUGood in shading

CONTEXT

VERNACULAR STYLEPromotes natural ventilation

LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALSEasy construction and also has lower heat gain

ADAPTIVE OF

PASSIVE DESIGN

Provide passive ventilation

Orientated to prevailing wind, less obstructed openings

Example: Perforated steel panels, Bamboo cladding façade, punctured bamboo wall

SELECTIVE MATERIALS

Low embodied energy material

On site material – Reduction of transportation cost and time

Organic material – Decompose to reduce waste

Example: Bertam leaves for roofing, bamboo ceilings, earth rammed wall

Tanjung Satu (Site)

MAJU WEKO TIMBER INDUSTRIES Sdn. Bhd.Distance to factory: 24.9km from site

KILANG PAPAN WING WHO

Sdn. Bhd.Distance to factory: 24.9km from site

TIMBER SUPPLIER

CEMENT SUPPLIER

CEMENT INDUSTRIES OF MALAYSIA Bhd. (CIMA)Distance to factory: 26.7km from site

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

TANJUNG SATU [ SITE ]

MATERIALS USED

PHASE 1

GOLDEN BAMBOOLocated at the reception area

Used as a non-structural

material

Aids in providing shade from sun

and rain

Readily available on site

PHASE 1

RAMMED EARTHLocated in the bar and restaurant area

Non-structural and used as aesthetic

appeal

Earth was excavated during construction

HURU HARA BRICKSLocated on the exterior walls of the café area

Non-structural and used as aesthetic appeal

Bricks reused from previous structures on site

that were demolished

PHASE 1

SOMAH WOOD SAPLINGSLocated on the exterior walls of the hotel rooms


Provides some form of screening

to the interior spaces of the rooms

PHASE 1

RAMMED EARTHLocated on the exterior of the deluxe suites


Used as a form of shading

and privacy screening

PHASE 2

PHASE 2

REINFORCED CONCRETEUsed as structural material for the deluxe suites

Has indents to reduce weight & cost

Allows for creepers to grow on the material

PHASE 2

WOOD - CONCRETE COMPOSITE Located on the walkways linking the deluxe

suites

Used as non-structural floor boards supported by

steel structures

Ecofriendly

NIPAH LEAVESLocated on the orang asli replica village

Used as a roof covering for the thatched roof

Functions as protection from sun and rain

Readily available on site

TANJUNG SATU

GOLDEN BAMBOO AND

RATTANLocated on the orang asli replica village

Bamboo was flattened and used as a wall

Joined together with rattan and nails

TANJUNG SATU

POETICS OF MATERIALS POETICS OF MATERIALS

TRANSPARENCY

POETICS OF MATERIALS

EARTHINESS



TRANSPARENCY


EARTHINESS

UTILITIES & SERVICES

S U G G E S T E D S E R V I C E S S O L U T I O N S

S e w a g e S y s t e m

Scheme Constructed Wetland Sewage System

Pre & Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Reuse or Disposal

SCHEME CONSTRUCTED WETLAND SEWAGE SYSTEM



E l e c t r i c a l S y s t e m

Build an alternative Power Substation in the site

Draw electrical energy from the villa’s substation nearby

Biogas as an Alternative Energy Source

Organic Waste

Anaerobic Digester

Gas EngineElectricity

& Heat

Biogas as an Alternative Energy Source



W a t e r S y s t e m

Rainwater Harvesting

Catchment

Storage Filtration

Irrigation & Cleaning Purposes

Rainwater Harvesting

Belum Rainforest Resort Site Analysis

Data & Analytics

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