TanZiCin-Selected bachelor academic portfolio

Academic Selections Colour Code Selected academic works - Bachelor CONTENT 01 Community Art Center (CAC) - Sustaining Humanities’ VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTER, LEMBAH BUJANG, KEDAH DARUL AMAN. 02 CONCEPT INTRODUCTIO Sentul CommALuTEnMSitUByNALGHiAbBIrUaPJErATyNAGN,IA, KREUDRAAHL. AR IT - Place-makinFgAfMoOr UuSrbINaTnERsNtrAeTeIOtNAL TRA AND THE FIRST CIVILIZAION E MALAYSIA. THIS INCIDENT WA THE ANCIENT EVIDENCE - CAN 03 InterpreRCEAtaCNtODioRI DnISECADePTRnHEtEeCHrIOISUTSORRUYINTIWMEH Visitor (VIC) KEDAH. IT SHOULD BE PROTEC - Genius Loci ONLY IT WAS WORSHIP PLACE GIFT GAVE BY THE ANCESTORS MEMORY AND TRADITION.

01 Community Art Center (CAC) Project Title : Final Design Project Project Date: Bachelor Semester 6 (2015) Location: Precinct 3, Putrajaya. Key Ideas: Cultural Platform, Cultural hub, Community Interaction Supervisor: Ar. Edward Chew Introduction Putrajaya is a township where most of the the art community in explore and creating arts government facilities were located. The state has with exchanged knowledge and skills. As the divided into 20 precincts where the residential location of site is in a crossroad of transport area, administration area and commercial area routes and pedestrian pathways, giving an is organized with its own area. The city might advantage in providing a sense of continuous looked ‘dead’ at the first sight from the visitors in visual and physical experience on site. The due to its rigidity planning. However, the pocket location is an obvious meeting point in gathering spaces of Putrajaya is the most happening areas users for performances, festivals, and events. with varies of activities and users. The Community Art Center allows The site chosen is located at Precinct Putrajaya community to explore their artistic 3, is a commercial land development which is personalities while served as an artist hub during about 3,200 square metre in total land area. The the events happening in Putrajaya. The center community are mainly government servants. served as a platform in a chance of interaction The Community Art Center is intented of the public with the artist while using the to raise the level of cultural and community designed spaces such as D.I.Y workshops, art awareness in developing a creative community stalls, and studios with integration of learning, while serve as a global platform of interaction exploring and discovering their artistic abilities. between the local artists and the international Art does not limited in visual but also the artists. The platform provided an opportunity for physical connection with music and dances.



Context Findings Location plan Key plan Masterplan Site Plan Site Vista Site sections Design Strategies and Site Response Space Visibility Spatial Programming a) Noise Barrier The trees and buffer Proposed Space Programmes zones as noise barrier a) Urban Recreational Park to the existing road. - The location of the park at the site as a meeting b) Connectivity point of local residents and government servant Elevated space in at the administration area allows them to relax providing a green at breathable green space. space creates visual b) Cafe & physical connectivity - A community interaction area located at to existing context. ground floor which served as a relax area to c) Visibility chill and have their meal. Visibility constrainted c) Workshop from outside to inside - As Putrajaya often helding arts events, to protect privacy. the workshop allows the students and local community to express their creativity while d) Circulation interacting with the artists. The building is d) Art Stalls connected by the core - The stalls served as a platform for the local and alternative route. community to do their business on their e) Spatial Programmes own craftworks and increase their economy The massing of the incomes. building is divided e) Accommodation in three floors with - A wide space which divided by the partitions volumn arrangement provided as any art related performances, of solid and voids practices and classes in convinient for the according to zones to community who wish to learn art.. create pocket spaces.







Green Space This project is based on the theme Community Gathering Hotspot of architecture with a social impact and the Space to be formed as a Place resolution and integration of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design. Progressing from the urban issues of urban street environment, the design studio extends students development of architectural position and design brief in proposing strategy to resolve social issues pertinent within the conditions of the urban landscape. Inspired by the lifestyle of local community in Putrajaya where they love to spend their time with their family after off work and weekends in the green space of Putrajaya. The site is one of an interesting meeting point for the local community to chill and relax. The city often known by the outsider as a planned dull city without fun and interesting activities. However, as we observe deeper into the city, there is a lot of hidden ‘jewels’ in green spots.

The Community Art Centre with hybrid programmes to enhance the social connectivity between visitors, artist and the local community for interaction in exploring, learning and creating arts and established a platform for culture exchange. The center is potential to be part of a landmark in Putrajaya which act as an information center for visitors to notice of the upcoming art related events and festivals. Also, the center performed as an artist hub which allowed the skillful artist to develop their art products selling business. Meanwhile, opportunities are given for the talented youth and local artist to be re-educating as well to create a more vibrant environment and creative community in Putrajaya.



Visualization Drop off / pick-up point in the main building ingress. The cafeteria next to the pedestrian entrance and drop-off / pick-up area. The link entrance from the community garden Phase 2 towards the community library and reading yard. Horizontal voids as interactive yard in between the units and floor for the residents’ interaction with community events and activities.

02 Sentul Community Library Project Title : Place-making for urban street Project Date: Bachelor Semester 5 (2016) Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Key Ideas: Insertion, Public - Private Relationship, Community Space Supervisor: Mr Kenny Chong Introduction Sentul, a township situated on the fringe The idea is to explore the insertion of of Kuala Lumpur existed and grew from a colonial public and community sarea into the typical train yard and tin mining industry yearns for business long shoplots that pose a disconnection something new, isolated from the vibrant growth of spaces between business center and public of Kuala Lumpur. spaces. A new community library explores on the A new public space that promotes idea of inserting the idea of community space in interaction btween public psaces and business the business-driven township. district.



Design Statement The design idea is exploring the reconnection of the font street and back lane. By activating the The design is focusing on breaking the typical two lanes, allowing it to be more vibrant, community shoplot into more open and more public friendly friendly with public streetscape and circulation. program. There is always a disconnection between the front and the back lane of the shoplot area. Design Concept Barrier Site Back Lane Reconnection Pocket Spaces - Contrast of street condition - Back lane as community spaces - Act as the meeting points and between the main road (busy) and for residents who lives nearby gathering hot-spots, packed with the back land (quiet). behind the river. new programs for users to explore. Design Development Back lane visibility Focus point area Elevated building for public space & circulation Transitional space (Quiet > Loud) Density - sensitivity space arrangement Interior to Exterior visibility



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03 Visitor Interpretation Center (VIC) Project Title : Genius Loci Project Date: Bachelor Semester 3 (2015) Location: Lembah Bujang, Kedah Key Ideas: Cultural Interpretation, Rituals, Circulation Supervisor: Ms Chong Sue May “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” - Frank Gehry

TOR INTERPRETIVE CENTER, LEMBAH BUJANG, KE Perspective view from the roundabout. E LOCATION CONTEXT PLAN N.T.S SITE Introduction Lembah Bujang, a rural area, located the Hindu’s heritage as a sign of tradition at Sungai Petani, Kedah. It was once a and cultural continuation. famous international trading centre and the Candi is the best representation of first civilization empire in Malaysia - Kedah Lembah Bujang as a landmark and identity. Tua. This history was proved by ancient ruins Visitors who visit the Interpretative Center - Candi, a religious building of Hinduism, will experience the ancient vibes of the showed as one of the evidence of the oldest surrounding environment. At the same time, settlement existed in Malaysia. understand the importance of Candi, the Candi is an ancient temple ruin that continuation of culture and the impact of recorded in the timeline of Kedah history. history on modern civilization through the It should be protected not because it was a circulation of Interpretation Center with the sacred worship place but the believes built by concept of ancient ritual journey. TAN ZI CIN (0314079) ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STU

Context Findings Location plan Key plan Masterplan Wind Direction Site plan Site Section Monthly Rainfall 2 Design Concept 3 45 6 Hindu Cleansing Ritual 1 1. Bow 2. Walking clockwise 3. Ringing Bell 4. Lighting Candle 5. Showering Stone 6. Medication - Showing respect - Purification - Attention and arrival - Private space - For fortune - Relaxation Ritual Circulation Study Vimana (private / enclosed space) Mandapa (public / gathering space) The arrangement of candi complex shows a strong linearity and hierarchical order. The main candi was placed at the back, diagonally to the right or to the left. The arrangement showed the blending of Buddhism concepts (hierarchical order – linearly – centrality) and Hinduism concepts (shifted from the center).

Design Overview Candi known Ground Floor Plan as architectural artifact was built in reference to Legend mandala and other relevant 1. Foyer principles in Hinduism and 2. Reception Buddhism. It become a precious 3. Courtyard ruin that formed the Kedah 4. Open Gallery civilization, then turned into 4 one of Kedah’s landmarks and 31 First Floor Plan identity. 8 2 The proposed VIC’s 67 Legend circulation focuses on the ideas 5 5. Indoor Gallery of Hindu ancient rituals to 6. Office enhance the user experience 7. M & E room through the journey as the 8. Washroom visitors walk through from one space to another. This intangible Second Floor Plan heritage of Hinduism with the environment setting is the critical Legend source for understanding how 9. Indoor Gallery Candi worked and preserved. 10. Amphitheater Users will be indulged 11. Cafeteria with historical and cultural 12. Souvenir shop exposure while appreciating 13. Washroom the unique natural habitat and manufactured historical interventions, exposing the users to the ancient heritage and identity of Kedah. 11 10 13 12 9

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Entrance Interior Gallery Courtyard The enclosed spaces in VIC focusing on idea of intimacy and serenity. Users can explore while embracing the spiritual experience of the site.

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