LEMBAH BUJANGSITE ANALYSIS LIEW CHUNG HOOI

SLIDES READY BY

WEE WOON BING

PENG YEP SIANG

DANAR JOVIAN

Lembah BujangBujang Valley

Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia

LEMBAH BUJANGBUJANG VALLEY

Introduction

LOCATION PLAN

LOCATION OF BUJANG VALLEY

KEY PLAN

PROPOSED SITE

KEY PLAN

PROPOSED SITE

SITE PLAN

SITE

LEMBAH BUJANGBEHIND BUJANG VALLEY

Background

TRADINGMount Jerai attracts traders from Far East to Lembah Bujang due to its strategic location.

Traders bring in their religion and culture which causes the adoption of Hindu-Buddhism.

Evolved into the first entrepot in Southeast Asia.

IRON SMELTINGIron smelting is the main economic activity in Lembah Bujang during the 3rd to 5th century A.D.

Lembah Bujang was also known as “Kadaram” which means “iron” in Sanskrit.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

ANIMISMEBelief of everything possesses a soul or spirit and affects the human life.

Monument was built to worship Mount Jerai, residing at the north of Lembah Bujang.

BUDDHISMPhase from 5th to 10th century

Buddhist candis or stupas contain Buddhist relics, typically ashes of Buddhist monk.

Stupas are used meditation place

HINDUISMLembah Bujang is one of the important ancient Hindu Kingdoms of Southeast Asia

The Old Kedah’s status as an entrepot helps spread Hinduism.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

LEMBAH BUJANGSITE PLAN

Site Sections

SITE PLAN

A

A

B

B C

C

D

D

SITE SECTION A-A

MUSEUM

ROADROUNDABOUT

ROADSURAU

0m10m20m

SITE SECTION B-B

MUSEUM

ROUNDABOUTROAD

ROADSURAU

0m10m20m

SITE SECTION C-C

MUSEUMROAD

ROADWATERFALL 1

WATERFALL 2

0m10m20m

SITE SECTION D-D

MUSEUM

ROAD

WATERFALL 1

WATERFALL 2

ROAD

0m10m20m

LEMBAH BUJANGVIEWS & VISTA

SITE VIEWS

SITE VIEWS

LEMBAH BUJANG,VIEW OF WATERFALL 2

SITE VIEWS

LEMBAH BUJANG,VIEW OF WATERFALL 2

SITE VIEWS

LEMBAH BUJANG,VIEW OF WATERFALL 2

LEMBAH BUJANGVEGETATIONS

Plants, Soil & Hydrology

SITE PLANTS

SITE PLANTS

L E G E N D S

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

SITE PLANTS

ZONE 1

Cyrtostachys Renda(Lipstick Palm Tree)Height : Unknown Characteristics : • Rare & Exotic.• Native to Malaysia & Sumatra.• Needs High humidity & Water.• Slender, Smooth & slightly swollen at

the base.

Bonsai Tree

Height : 1.2 – 2m Characteristics :• Uses cultivation techniques like

pruning, root reduction & potting.• Can be created from nearly any

perennial woody-stemmed tree that produces true branches.

Bougainvillea

Height : 1 – 12mCharacteristics :• With spiky thorns in black and waxy

substances.• Leaves are alternate and simple.

SITE PLANTS

ZONE 2

Malaysia Dracaena

Height : 1.8 – 2.4m / 1.2 – 1.5mCharacteristics : • The leaves generally have green

central areas surrounded on both sides with yellowish leaves.

Keruing Tree

Height : 25 – 45mCharacteristics : • An important component for the forest.• Straight, clear, cylindrical boles up to 70

feet long with small butresses.• Moderately durable with moderate

insect resistance.

Areca Gurita

Height : UnknownCharacteristics :• Recurved and resemble octopus

tentacles.• Flowers are mostly arranged in one row.• Flower arranged spirally.

SITE PLANTS

ZONE 3

Bengal Bamboo

Height : 1.2 – 2.4mCharacteristics : • A type of grass.• Steams has dark green straight stalky

culms.• Leaves are long and narrow & green in

color.

Meranti Tree

Height : 20 – 40mCharacteristics : • Dark reddish / purple brown with white

resin streaks.• Rough surface.

Chickweed Plant

Height : 0.05 – 0.50mCharacteristics :• Low and inconspicuous.• 16 inches long.• Grow in pairs with white star-shaped

flowers.

MOISTURE OF LAND

HYDROLOGY

L E G E N D S

WATER FLOWDIRECTION

MOISTURE OF LAND

L E G E N D S

HIGH

MOISTURE DENSITY

MEDIUM

LOW

LEMBAH BUJANGCIRCULATIONS & ACCESSIBLITIES

Humans & Vehicle

TYPES OF VEHICLE

• TOURIST ( FAMILY )• WORKERS

• LOCALS• WORKERS

• TOURIST ( GROUP )• TOURIST ( FAMILY )

TYPES OF VEHICLE

VEHICLE CIRCULATION

L E G E N D S

LIGHT TRANSPORTATIONS

EG. MOTORCYCLES & BICYCLES

VEHICLE CIRCULATION

L E G E N D S

LIGHT TRANSPORTATIONS

EG. CARS / VANS

VEHICLE CIRCULATION

L E G E N D S

HEAVY TRANSPORTATIONS

EG. TRUCKS / BUS

HUMAN CIRCULATION

L E G E N D S

PEDESTRIAN PATH

LEMBAH BUJANGCLIMATES

Sun Path, Wind Direction & Noise

SUN ROTATIONS

DESCRIPTIONS

0900 EAST SUN09:00AM

SUN

SUN ROTATIONS

SUN

DESCRIPTIONS

1200 NORTH-EAST SUN12:00PM

SUN ROTATIONS

SUN

1500 NORTH-WEST SUN03:00PM

DESCRIPTIONS

SUN ROTATIONS

SUN

DESCRIPTIONS

1800 WEST SUN06:00PM

WIND DIRECTIONS

DESCRIPTIONS

0700 – 090007:00AM – 09:00AM

FROMEAST SOUTH TOWARDSNORTH EAST

WIND DIRECTIONS

DESCRIPTIONS

1200 – 150012:00PM – 03:00PM

FROMWEST SOUTHTOWARDSNORTH EAST

WIND DIRECTIONS

DESCRIPTIONS

1800 – 200006:00PM – 08:00PM

FROMWESTTOWARDSEAST

NOISE ZONES

DESCRIPTIONS

HUMAN NOISE

NATURE NOISE

LEMBAH BUJANGS.W.O.T

Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats

STRENGTH

• Dip into cooling water of the waterfall next to the museum

• Have a picnic around the green areas

• Just a walking distance towards anyway

• Historical Candi’s ready for pictures

• Gunung Jerai with beautiful sceneries of the greens from its view

WEAKNESS

• Lack of shelters for rains & hot weathers

• Slippery rocks around waterfall areas

• Questions of why am I here, lacking of knowledge around

• Lost of walking path directions

OPPORTUNITIES

• Hand rails for waterfall areas

• More shelters & bigger shelter for more people

• More outdoor activities around the area

THREADS

• Lacking of securities for the site

• Wild animal appearance

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