The Nest

For you to escape from reality

The nature cell is an inhabited sculpture to enrich the beauty
of surrounding nature. It is a pleasing stop where nature
lovers take a break, cherish nature, and even a selfie. This
15 m2 size pavilion can be built on the ground and hanging
among the trees.
Using the ergonomic and anthropometric standards learned
from project 1, the students will design micro spaces as the
Pavilion, Perdana Botanical Garden following: multi-purpose semi-open areas – for relaxing,
resting & sitting be transformed into bedding.

Key Plan Location Plan

PROS
• Convenient due to great facilities
- Resting Areas, Public Toilets, Benches
• Good Accessibility
- Near Public transport (MRT)
- Located in the city center
- Highly accessible to various landmarks

CONS
• Might be noisy due to sound
pollution by vehicles
• Inconvenient parking facilities
• Scarcity of signboards Site Analysis

Sun Analysis
Rises from the west in the morning and sets at the east in the evening.
Potential: 1. Creates mild shadows on the upper platform of the designed pavilion.
MAIN
ENTRANCE 2. Users can enjoy the sunset on the upper deck in the evening.

Wind Analysis
Users feel cool and comfortable most of the time, hence they would enjoy the site better.
Design recommendation: Design an opened space with openings to maximize ventilation.

Circulation Analysis
WEST There is a main entrance from the east side of the site and a secondary entrance from the
(Morning Sun)
west side of the site.
Potential: 1. Provide good circulation for visitors to enter the site.
EAST
(Evening Sun) 2. Connects the part of the site with other islands at Perdana Botanical Garden.

Plants Analysis
There are various species of plants with different heights around the site.
2ND
ENTRANCE
Potential: 1. Uses tall plants to act as design elements. （e.g. Creates a tree house)

Targeted Users
Site Plan

Space Zoning Development

Adolescents and teenagers Adults workers or employers

Average Height: 1.5m-1.7m Average Height: 1.6m-1.8m
Characteristics: Adventurous, emotional Characteristics: Stressful, Need to relax

User Activities

Plan View Elevation view

Rest and Relax Take pictures Viewing Sceneries Add some steps
HO YING XUAN 2202435

PROJECT 2 THE NATURE CELL GROUP 1

UEBA 1126 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
SESSION 202301
 Precedent Studies
The creation technique of two different NESTS in the design is referred from the
case studies below:

The Nest Weaving technique in real architecture Timber strips nest - The Stork Nest Farm

Weaving nest in the design model Bamboo strips nest in the design model

Manual Drawings

A A

Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan Site Plan Section A-A South face elevation
Design Intent - Escape
Makes users break free from temporary distractions from reality or routine.
Interior Perspectives to show the design intent:

1. Spiral movement 2. Hideaway space 3. A viewing deck for amazing sceneries 4. Elevated Floor 4. Stairs that metaphorize runaway

Design Concept and Progress Detailing and material

Nest – A place where birds
protect their eggs
and kids
Bamboo Railing

Bamboo Rattan Bamboo Platform

Bamboo Column

Concrete
Foundation

HO YING XUAN 2202435

PROJECT 2 THE NATURE CELL GROUP 1

UEBA 1126 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
SESSION 202301