Dramatical Landform

Mohamed, Noorizan and Yuen, Yuen Shang Zi (2009) Dramatical Landform. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition (STEDex’09), 1. pp. 128-129. ISSN 2180-0685

Abstract

The design utilises existing undulating topography of the area site. The topography helps provide the central open-air amphitheatre and spaces for events and activities. A garden serves as a transition point connecting one space to another. Although there is no strong axis in the design due to the existing topography, the space is visually linked by means of an open-air amphitheatre towards the resting area located on the highest level where the bird watching tower is proposed. Trees on both sides of the resting area help funnel one’s view towards the tower. The principle of framing and focal point are well applied here. Evergreen trees are used as accent to the area. They provide large shading canopy underneath thereby creating a spatial character for the undulating topography. Meanwhile the asymmetrical balance in the design creates a wonderful experience for exploration despite lacking shaded plants in some parts. Nevertheless, the sectional elevation presents the site’s topographical challenge which this design has successfully expressed its sustainable concern.

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