PROJECT 2B
MEMORY REPOSITORY
brief
To generate design through conscious consideration of spatial typologies, section-plan relationship, contextual conditions and considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures. To Resolve basic building construction, materials and environmental considerations. To produce and justify a design of a small-scale community building within an open/suburban context, following analysis and exploration of the site, the user requirements, environmental sustainability, buildability and spatial poetics.
outcome
23-30 A3 sized panels for presentation consisting of design and technical in PDF format
5 A1 sized sheets consisting of A3 presentation panels
A3 sized e-booklet (landscape/ horizontal) with compilation of Project 1, Project 2a and 2b submissions and workshop outcomes in PDF format
We were tasked to design a Memory Repository that serves the purposes of providing a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site and accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information.
1. Propose a design scheme which response to the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), functional program and user experiences
2. Generate design through conscious consideration of human scale, natural light, materials/ texture (user experience)
3. Develop design work by integrating structural system, buildability in construction, passive design strategies, and thermal comfort considerations
Narrative
Machap Baru is known for its unique culture and community. A memory repository serves as a place to celebrate those aspects and a way to give back to the people. Located at the centre of the town itself, the mostly unused area can be revitalised and be a stepping stone to more opportunities. It acts as a space for visitors to experience the essence of Machap Baru and a cultural centre for the townsfolk as well.
The programs of the memory repository relate to the abandoned community and reading center as well as the nearby timber building. The abandoned center is framed in the archive space, which refects it as a successor to the ruin and serves the same purpose of education. The timber building also acts as an artifact for the gallery and reinforces the identity of the town through historical architecture.These structures add to the factor of nostalgia as both have a long history in the town so it is ingrained into the memories of the residents.
The addition of other spaces also contributes to express and showcase the very identity of Machap Baru itself through the use of locations for cultural events, gastronomy and galleries. Although the spaces do not have clear organisation, they are still directly connected to each other and allows the user to move through the spaces and experience what Machap Baru has to offer.
a3 panels
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a1 sheets
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e-booklet