Complimenting Nature

Abdul Rahman, Asraf (2010) Complimenting Nature. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition (STEDex’09), 2. p. 116. ISSN 2180-0685

Abstract

Studio LAN 3002 Site Planning Studio Year 2 of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture conducted a course work in the district of Lenggong, Perak. The place is known by its own pre-historic values and made famous by then discovery of ‘Perakman’ as well as the historical caves. In addition, it is set in a serene natural setting which is well-preserved until now. Tasik Raban is recognised as one major pulling factor for natural landscape enthusiasts. Basically, the site is categorised as a sensitive landscape area. The site is located in-between the Highway that connects the East and the West coasts of Peninsula Malaysia. It is 15 kilometers from Kuala Kangsar and 20 kilometers from the town, Grik. Nevertheless, the site could never be a real attraction to visitors if it is only a place to pass by. The course work required groups of students to analyse the site to identify its potentials for future development.......[Read More]

Item Type: Article
Subjects: S Agriculture > SB469-SB476.4 Landscape Gardening. Landscape Architecture
Divisions: Faculty of Architecture and Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2011 23:35
URI: http://stedex.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/91
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