Revolutionary Urban Camping

Mat Raschid, Mohammad Yazah and Ismail, Ida Suriana and Lim, Chee Hui (2011) Revolutionary Urban Camping. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition 2011, 3. pp. 44-45. ISSN ISSN : 2180-0685

Abstract

A backpacker accommodation needs to facilitate a sense of authenticity or socio-cultural belonging to a particular surrounding - a notion that many similar types of building has fallen short in their design. The aim is to design a building that fosters the involvement of backpackers with the local environment and people. In transcending the notion, Lim Chee Hui merged nature and urban characteristics in built spaces that are intertwined together In the Penang Metropolitan Transient’s Tenement project. The narrow cocoon-like compartment creates the feeling of being secured while the fabric enclosure provides gaps for natural ventilation and lighting supported by simple skeleton post and beam structure. The project signifies the beauty of minimalist approach in designing a more sustainable backpacker’s accommodation building typology.

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