Project 3: MyReka-reasi Cluster (70% Individual)
Project 1C challenged us to design a creative recreational center within the Taman Wawasan Recreational Park. The project aimed to create a space that strengthens community connections while integrating environmental sustainability, materiality, and thoughtful spatial design. Building on previous site analysis and community insights, the project challenged students to utilize passive strategies and spatial typologies to design inclusive and engaging spaces that reflect the poetics of their environment and meet the diverse needs of their users.
OUTCOMES
Final AD Model
Final Board
Final AAC Model
REFLECTION
This project allowed me to delve deeper into how architecture can respond to inclusivity and environmental sensitivity. By focusing on the needs of wheelchair users and the visually impaired, I learned to design from a more empathetic, user-centered perspective. Designing an elevated, accessible walkway that weaves through the park like tree roots taught me how form embodies function and concept. Incorporating natural elements, passive strategies, and sensory spaces into the design process challenged me to consider how architecture can create meaningful public experiences. Overall, this project reinforced my belief that architecture is more than just about creating places; it is about social responsibility and improving the lives of all who use it.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILL
Through this project, I deepened my understanding of how architecture can respond to both physical and social needs. I learned how to apply inclusive design strategies, especially for disabled community, while considering environmental context and sustainable principles.
Designing for a diverse user base challenges me to think both critically and creatively. I have to explore unique spatial solutions and circulation strategies that reflect inclusivity, especially in a park setting that lacks accessible facilities.