KLANG ENNUI

INTRODUCTION
JADEN LIM KAI JIE
A brief history of Klang
Batu Caves
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HISTORY OF KLANG Sungai Buloh
15TH CENTURY
• Klang was under the control of the Malacca Sultanate in the
15th century.
Kapar
• The people of Klang overthrew the local chief Tun Perak was Petaling Jaya
then appointed the leader. Kuala Lumpur
Setia Alam
• It was then taken over by the Portuguese in 1511 and was
controlled by the Sultan of Johor-Riau
17TH CENTURY KLANG
Subang Jaya
• The Buginese people settled in Bukit Jalil
Klang
Puchong
• The Selangor sultanate was
created in the 1766

19TH CENTURY

• The importance of Klang increased by the rapid expansion of

tin mining DEMOGRAPHIC
• The desire to control the Klang Valley led to the Klang War of ETHNICITY
Houses were built linearly along 1867–1874
the river in small nucleuses Bumiputra
9%
• The capital city was moved to Kuala Lumpur due to the
growth of Kuala Lumpur from tin-mining. Chinese
21% 43%
• Klang remained the main outlet for Selangor's tin Indian

• Position was enhanced by the completion of the Klang Valley 27% Others
railway to Bukit Kuda in 1886,
The ethnicities are split into different
• In the 1890s the district developed into the State' leading districts and separated from each other. A
Houses were built linearly along producer of coffee and rubber.
the river in small nucleuses B

20TH CENTURY AGE

Adult /
13% Working
• The first road bridge over the class
Klang River connecting the two
14%
parts of the town, the Belfield Children /
Bridge, was constructed in 1908. Teen
73%
• From 1974 to 1977, Klang was the Elderly
state capital of Selangor before
the seat of government shifted to
Shah Alam in 1977. Majority are working class due to most of
Bridges were built to link the 2 Continual expansion into the building being commercial.
sides commercial buildings
LEGIBILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY
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THE 5 ELEMENTS OF LEGIBILITY HUMAN NEEDS & SETTINGS

COGNITIVE NEEDS

Acquiring and
categorizing
knowledge such as AFFILIATION NEEDS
past culture and
To recognize themselves
heritage. as distinct human
beings and create a
PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS sense of belonging to
community and / or
The need of family.
movement as well
A as physical ESTEEM NEEDS
B
environmental
needs. Through having
control of one’s
BASIC NEEDS own life as well
as their social
Inputs of oxygen, standing.
food, water, sleep AESTHETICS NEEDS
and to move
around
Then need
for beauty
COMFORT NEEDS and for
self-
Comfort and health expression.
are psychological as
well as physiological SAFETY NEEDS / SECURITY NEEDS
states such as
ergonomics. harm-avoidance
LEGEND BRIEF EXPLAINATION ON LEGIBILITY among all species
of animals. This is
PATH EDGE FORMAL SETTINGS a self-protecting
“The ease with which its parts can be
device.
NODE LANDMARKS recognized and organized into a coherent Physical
pattern” – Kevin Lynch built form, SOCIAL SETTINGS
DISTRICT
The setting
ADMINISTRATIVE How difficult it is for one to mentally map and of place and
COMMERCIAL understand the layout of a place through 5 tangible Social culture
RESIDENTIAL elements; elements. and heritage.
RELIGIOUS paths, edges, districts, nodes and landmarks.
DISTRICT BY FUNCTIONS
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ADMINISTRATIVE
THE 4 DISTRICT PUBLIC FIRE AND POLICE
HEALTH EDUCATION POLITICAL
TRANSPORTATION PROTECTON
System of transport for To educate individuals
Services meant to Services to take care of
passengers by group and integrate people into The management of the
protect the public from physical and mental
travel for use by the society with values and state.
fire and crime. health of the community.
general public. morals of society.
HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS
ADMINISTRATIVE Physiological needs Safety needs Physiological needs Cognitive needs Cognitive needs
Safety needs Security needs Cognitive needs Esteem needs Esteem needs
Comfort needs Cognitive needs Basic needs Affiliation needs Physiological needs
SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT
Nodal point for human Creating the sense of Creates social interaction A place where peoples
Place for wellbeing.
interaction. safety for the public. between children. needs gets heard.

COMMERCIAL
RETAIL SERVICE FOOD
Merchandising, Warehousing, IT, Tourism, Hospitality
Customer satisfaction, safety,
Selling, Risk-Bearing, Grading, Services, Transport, Logistics
providing product information
Packing, Grant of Credit, Guide Services, Accounting, Finance
and the maintenance of
to Wholesaler, Advertising and Services, Legal Services,
commercial viability.
Salesmanship. Communication Services.
HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS
Basic needs Basic needs Basic needs
Aesthetics needs Security needs Safety needs
Cognitive needs Esteem needs Comfort needs

COMMERCIAL SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT

Creating trusting relationships Creating an active community Social gathering spaces where
between the retailer and the with interactions between the people come together for
customer. people. food.

RELIGIOUS
TEMPLE MOSQUE CHURCH
The primary purpose of the A building for public and
Religious or spiritual activities
mosque is to serve as a place especially Christian worship
including prayer, meditation,
where Muslims can come where Christians come
sacrifice and worship.
together for prayer. together to pray.

HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS

Affiliation needs Affiliation needs Affiliation needs
Esteem needs Esteem needs Esteem needs
Cognitive needs Cognitive needs Cognitive needs

RELIGIOUS SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT

Help others by providing: food
Process of building a Provides educational, political
banks where people living in
community, a social venue to welfare, and conflict
poverty can go and collect
network, reduce prejudice and resolution services in times of
some food. help for the
seek civil rights together. dispute.
A homeless.
RESIDENTUAL
B RESIDENTIAL LANDED MEDIUM RISE
Environment for family living, fulfills various Environment for family living, fulfills various
functions like effective use of resources, functions like effective use of resources,
protection, sleep and food among others. protection, sleep and food among others.
HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS
Basic needs Basic needs
Safety needs Safety needs
Security needs Security needs
SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT
Mainly Indian demographic and densely
Social and emotional bondage among family
populated with high chance of interaction
members, cultural influence in way of living
between neighbors
DISTRICTS AND LAND USE
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PATH AS EDGES PHYSICAL EDGES LAND USE

A A
B B A

PATHS TOPOGRAPHY CHANGES

Paths are defined as the physical roads. They Edges are defined in terms of physical obstructions
separate the different districts from each other. and topography.
The river acts as a physical edge that splits the north
The paths dictate the change in different
and the south of klang city.
functions. The magistrate court is built on a higher elevation
The overhead separates commercial and compared to the surrounding buildings.
administrative. The residential building are built on a hill
COMMERCIAL
RETAIL SERVICE FOOD
Azhagi Fancy Trading Pajak Gadai Pos Malaysia Klang OCBO Bank Klang Chong Kok Kopitiam Seng Huat bak kut Teh

Pajak Gadai is a pawn shop. business Public facility that provides mail A financial institution that accepts
Sells gold jewelry. Gold is the symbol of Customer satisfaction, safety, providing Customer satisfaction, safety, providing
that offers secured loans to people, services, such as accepting letters and deposits from the public and creates a
the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and product information and the product information and the
with items of personal property used as parcels, and selling postage stamps, demand deposit while simultaneously
symbolizes wealth. maintenance of commercial viability. maintenance of commercial viability.
collateral. packaging, and stationery. making loans.
HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS HIEARCHY OF NEEDS
Aesthetics needs Basic needs Physiological needs Basic needs Basic needs Basic needs
Esteem needs Safety needs Security needs Security needs Safety needs Safety needs
Affiliation needs Physiological needs Cognitive needs Esteem needs Comfort needs Cognitive needs
SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT SOCIAL EFFECT
The worth of objects can be debated Allows the community to send Creates a inclusive society by identifying, Social gathering spaces where the Social gathering spaces where the
Brings together the Indian
which allows for reinterpretation of messages and parcels to loved ones all financing and promoting initiatives that people from all ethnicities and religion people come together for food aimed
demographic.
physical elements. over Malaysia. can have a positive social impact. come together for food. towards the Chinese as it is non halal.
LANDMARKS AND NODES
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LANDMARKS
MASJID INDIA MUSLIM
SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ
Bridge TENGKU KELANAN KLANG STATION KTM KLANG
MOSQUE ROYAL GALLERY

Police
station

Station KTM
Fire
Klang
Station
A
B
Sri Nagara
HEARARCY OF HUMAN NEEDS HEARARCY OF HUMAN NEEDS HEARARCY OF HUMAN NEEDS
Thandayutha
pani Temple Masjid India AFFILIATION :
AFFILIATION : PHYSIOLOGICAL :
Muslim Tengku Sense of belonging to Islamic
Kelana Klang Sense of history and belonging. The need of Movement to get to
Magistrate teachings work.
Tamil Methodist
Church Klang Court ESTEEM :
Sultan Abdul Social standing in religion COGNITIVE :
Preservation of culture. SAFETY :
Aziz Royal COGNITIVE :
Gallery
The safety of the travel
Exploration into the faith of Islam

Sri Kota TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC

Specialist
Medical Centre Muslims, Tourists Students, Tourists Workers, University students

NODES
NODE A - Chong Kok Kopitiam

HUMAN NEEDS FORMAL

BASIC:
TEMPORAL NODES The need to eat Physically set within a
SAFTEY: shop lot
7 – 9 AM 12 AM – 2 PM 7 – 9 PM The general hygiene of the
SOCIAL
Visitors go to Customers food
Seng Huat Bah
Kut Teh to eat
come to the
cendol food
The KTM remains COMFORT: The seats and tables spill out
busy at night as
breakfast stall because of workers return Comfortable environment to into the covered veranda-
the hot
midday sun
The roads are
busy due to it
from their jobs and eat in way
go home
being lunch
time NODE B – KTM Station Klang
A A A
B B B HUMAN NEEDS FORMAL
A vehicular node
appears as PHYSIOLOGICAL: Physically separate from
workers drive to The need of transportation to the other buildings
the parking lots
to use the KTM get to work
SOCIAL
The famous
Muslims enter There is a line Most of the stores
SAFETY:
the mosque to
Chong Kok pray on friday
of visitors are closed at this The safety of the transportation The trains are usually 30 min - 1
Kopitam opens outside OCBC time so there are
to visitors for bank waiting not that many COMFORT: hour apart.
breakfast to withdraw or people
Comfortable environment to People gather at the station
deposit money
stand / sit in early and create a new social
Vehicular Pedestrian Vehicular Pedestrian Vehicular Pedestrian
node every time a train leaves.
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VEHICULAR PATHS PEDESTRIAN PATHS

VEHICULAR ACCESSABILITY PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS
5 FT VERANDA-WAY
HUMAN NEEDS
PHYSILOGICAL :
Accessible, Convenient
SAFETY :
Paved, Weather protected
AESTHETICS :
Nostalgic vibe

PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
Heaviest due to ease,
accessibility, and comfort.

A COVERED PATH
HUMAN NEEDS

B PHYSILOGICAL :
Accessible, Convenient
PRIMARY Vehicular traffic is high 1 SAFETY :
Paved, Weather protected
during 11 am - 2 pm due
SECONDARY to it being lunch break AESTHETICS :
especially around the Visually different
TERTIARY compared to the street
restaurants and the
parking lots. PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
Heavy due to proximity to
PUBLIC BUS ROUTES 4 shops.
2 ALLEYWAY

Stesen HUMAN NEEDS

Komuter Klang PHYSILOGICAL :
Accessible, Convenient
A
3 SAFETY :
Paved, covered drainage
BD 582
B : Masjid India AESTHETICS :
Klang (Timur), Jalan painted floors and mural
Tengku Diaudin walls
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
Shortcuts, rarely used.

BICYCLE LANE
Kompleks
Mahkamah HUMAN NEEDS
KLG 5 : Hotel Puteri
Garden, Jalan Istana PHYSILOGICAL :
Accessible, Convenient
EXAMPLE OF PEDESTRIAN ROUTE SAFETY :
The 702 bus operates from Hab Paved, Close to road
PUBLIC BUS
702
Taman Sri Muda and ending in ROUTE AESTHETICS :
Hentian Klang Nostalgic vibe
Eat breakfast at Spend some time Eat breakfast at
The free shuttle bus comes every
FREE SHUTTLE 15 minutes.
1 Chong Kok 2 Send a package
through Post Laju.
3 taking in the view 4 Chong Kok PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
BUS Convenient for the people to Kopitiam. of the greenery. Kopitiam. Used only for bicycles.
travel onto site.
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BEHAVORAL SETTING FRONTAGE TRANSPARENCY

OPEN FAÇADE
Strong interaction
EXTENED BUSINESS
between
The shop extends its
pedestrians and
goods out into the 5
shop lots through;
foot walkway.
visual, sound and
Pedestrians will not be
smell.
able to avoid them.
Inviting to anyone
A who is interested.
COVERED PATHWAY
ROOF OVERHANG
Sheltered from the environment.
Sheltered from the environment. B
Extension from the 5ft walkway effectively
Originally from the 5ft walkway.
doubling the width.

GLASS FAÇADE
UNOCCUPIED
Some facades have
Some shops are closed,
been refurbished
for retail, or
and replaced the
abandoned. The
shuttles with
pathways outside can
curtain walls to
temporarily be used
allow visual
by other shophouses
permeability while
and are
allowing there to
PASSAGEWAY unmaintained.
be air conditioning.
A break in-between the connected veranda INSET
ways. Creates more space for pedestrians to walk.
Damaging to walkability as the breakage does Creates a space more sheltered from the sun.
not have any shelter.

FRONTAGE FAÇADE AND TYPOLOGY

Open Glass Open Open
FRONTAGE Glass facade
Facade
Open Facade Open Facade Closed Facade Closed Facade
Facade Facade Facade
Open Facade

Kedai Butick People air

Eng Huat Soon Siok Sendirian Wing Lee Sedia
NAME OF SHOP JY Mart Emas Hock
Heng
Sri Vidhya Publications Soon Siok Sendirian Berhad
Berhad
hair
Seong Membeli
conditioner and
refrigerator service
Seng saloon

Building name Vent

banner Art deco style
Horizontal metal blocks Building
Glass Vertical Tinted windows Building
shutters name Metal ventilation
curtain Overhanging metal name
roof shutters banner openings
wall banner
SKYLINE
The skyline is fairly
consistent with
different building
roofing due to the
buildings being
built one by one as
time progresses.

Jalan Stesen SITE A

FUNCTION RETAIL SERVICE ABANDONED SERVICE RETAIL SERVICE

LOW BAD LOW
CONDITION MAINTAINED MAINTAINANCE
MAINTAINED BAD CONDITION LOW MAINTAINANCE
CONDITION MAINTAINANCE
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PUNGGOL NEIGHBOURHOOD AND POLYCLINIC
ARCHITECT: SITE CONTEXT CIRCULATION
SERIE ARCHITECTS + MULTIPLY
ARCHITECTS Access from the
USE: People walking residential
MIXED USE ARCHITECTURE, COMMUNITY along the bank building on the
CENTER of the river has East
AREA: 27000 m² direct access to
LOCATION: SINGAPORE the square.
The Punggol neighborhood and polyclinic
otherwise known as the “Oasis Terrace” is a
new generation of community center, Floor to roof Direct access
Seamlessly integrating architecture and access through from the road
environment together. the ramps

FUNCTIONALITY (COMMUNITY PROGRAM) Visitors from Singapore

There is
GARDEN RAMP PLAZA pedestrian can enter through the
access to cross integrated LRT station
This space acts as an artificial terrace populated A 800 sqm sheltered community plaza used for a
with lush gardens. The ramp acts as an attracting wide range of communal activities and events. The the river
spot that pulls in visitors visually. Within the plaza is at the crossing point of the east-west and
terraces are platforms that act as communal north-south of the site. All circulation through the TROPICAL RESPONSE STRATEGIES
spaces, children’s playgrounds and a natural site and from the adjacent Oasis LRT station
amphitheatre. culminates at the plaza. “the vibrant heart for the NATURAL VENTILATION & LIGHTING The natural prevailing wind
community” Stack ventilation comes from the north
The building cross ventilates blowing towards the east
happens due to from the bottom of the
the building slope to the top
being 6 stories

Kids playing in the

empty court

The garden is a collective horticultural project. The

space is to bring residents together to plant,
maintain and harvest them together nourishing Clean environment
community bonds. There are high ceilings
event where light can
The sides of the slope has
window openings which penetrate into the
spaces below The terraces allow for more
FORM allows light to enter the diffused lighting to enter
shopping lots below deeper into the building
SLOPE SQUARE RAMP

FAÇADE AND MATERIALITY

FACADE MATERIALITY
The building is
The building
made from typical
façade consists of
reinforced
open air platforms
concrete with I-
/ covered terraces.
beam supports for
This allows for
Sloped towards the riverbank At the edge of the site a mass is Along the slope are ramps the square as well
natural ventilation
allowing for views, light, and cut from the form to create a making all the spaces as tinted glass
and diffused light.
air to penetrate the building 4-story high square accessible to everyone. curtain walls
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SESC 24 DE MAIO
ARCHITECT:
SITE CONTEXT CIRCULATION
PAULO MENDES DA ROCHA + MMBB
ARQUITETOS
USE:
MIXED USE ARCHITECTURE, COMMUNITY
CENTER, ADAPTIVE REUSE
AREA: 27865 m²
LOCATION: SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
The building was designed as and
adaptation to the transformation and
development of the city

FUNCTIONALITY (COMMUNITY PROGRAM)

The building is divided into

3 major blocks
The ground floor is a square with a gallery like character
Swimming pool block to promote free passage and links to the animation of
the neighborhood;
which is separated into 3
floors, the swimming pool,
VERTICAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM
locker room, then open
café.

The sports block is

separated into 3 floors. One
dedicated to dancing while
the other 2 are for sports
with a internal courtyard.

The cultural block is split

into 2 floors for studio and
exhibition space which is
then followed by the public
library.

FORM

Has a vertical circulation system that is clear and

continuous through the use of ramps.
ISSUES AND INSPIRATION
STRENGTH, WEAKNESS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS
Klang is rich with history
from its past. From its past
tenure as the royal state, its
history of tin mining, and
being the past economic
hub of Klang valley.
HISTORY
LOSS OF HERITAGE
Loss of culture due to the
degradation of physical
elements and loss of
memory from the
inevitability of time.
The people of Klang have put
effort into research of Klang
back in 2017 as a start for
research into how to plan for
the revitalization of Klang
PLANS FOR
REVITALIZATION
LACKING THE SENSE
OF COMMUNITY
Klang city follows the older
interpretation of the functional
dimension where functionality
comes first.
People pass by for services but
don’t stay for long because there is
no reason to stay.
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The culture of window shopping is
still prominent with pedestrian
friendly routes and 5 ft walkways
still intact as well as pavement for
bicycles.
PROMENADE
The people of Klang are
PROMOTING
multi racial and come from
different backgrounds with
different trades and skills.
DIVERSE
SEGEREGATION OF
PEOPLE LACKING GREEN SPACES
From observations the locals there There is a lack of greenery. Most of
seem to be disconnected from each the surrounding context is urban
other without much interaction. development with very few areas of
greenery.
There Is also the fact of multiple
shops shutting down due to covid
that is tearing the sense of
community apart.
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LANDMARK GREEN SPACES COMMUNITY DRIVEN

The building should become a landmark that will The building should include green spaces due to the The building will start making the community work
draw attention to the surrounding areas kickstarting a surrounding context being mostly urban with very few together to create bonds which will start to bring the
new revitalization movement. reprieves of greenery. people together and create a livelier atmosphere.

PRESEVATION INTERGRATION MULTI FUCNTIONAL

Klang is rich with history from its past. The building The building should integrate all of the different Multifunctionality allows to use the urban space in a
should build on the past historical events and cultures ethnicities together as this space has the potential to more efficient and compact way. It also allows there
to promote interest in the history of Klang. be a fusion of the 3 main ethnicities of Malaysia. to be more visitors to use the spaces at any given time.