Sitta Magazine

Delve into the garden of
Knowledge and Virtue of IIUM

LITTLE PIECE
OF HEAVEN

AL GHAZALI WALK

IIUM
2020

KNOWLEDGE EXISTS
PAOLTGEHNA TZ AILAI LWLAYL KIN THE HUMAN
SOUL LIKE THE SEED IN THE
SOIL;

BY LEARNING THE POTENTIAL
BECOMES ACTUAL

IMAM AL GHAZALI

CONTENTS

05 INTRODUCTION
15
27 -ABSTRACT
-PROJECT BRIEF
-AIMS AND OBJECTIVE
-METHODOLOGY
-SDGs

LITERATURE REVIEW

-IMAM AL GHAZALI
-EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
-COURTYARDS
-PATHWAYS

SITE STUDIES

- LOCATION & CIRCULATION
-SENSORY
-MICROCLIMATE
-UTILITIES
-SITE SYNTHESIS

34 DESIGN CONCEPT
41
-CONCEPT DERIVATION
-CONCEPT STATEMENT
-CONCEPT

DESIGN FINALIZATION

-DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
-PLANS
-SECTIONS
-ELEVATIONS
-3D VIEWS

CONTENTS

56 COST PLAN
49
52 -OVERALL ESTIMATION
-ROAD ELEMENTS
-COURTYARD ELEMENTS
-LOADING AREA ELEMENTS

SYSTEMS

FIRE
ELECTRICAL
SEWERAGE
WATER

SPECIAL STUDIES

MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
ERGONOMICS
POTENTIAL REVENUE

61 CONCLUSION

FINAL REVIEW

70 APPENDIX & REFERENCE

BOARDS
MODELS

ABSTRACT

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ABSTRACT

The main goal of the project is to push forward a design that is in
relation to fulfill this project of revitalisation of Al-Ghazali Road.
It involves the designing of façade, flood mitigation and SHAHS

Mosque lower courtyard. The concept idea is Little Piece of
Paradise. The concept refers to the design that will relate the
users about the journey to paradise based on Imam Al-Ghazali

quotes.
Architecture and landscape architecture students then play an
important role in providing and designing a space that betters
the quality of users life and helps to improve their day to day
activities. Apply Art and Design students do their task by inserting
the best suitable material for every design in order to make the

design sustainable while Quantity Surveyor student do their
costing to find the most affordable cost related to design.

In the context of IIUM, to relate the users about the journey to
paradise is to create islamic design.The issue of over flooding
along the Al-Ghazali road affects the society in a way that the
local community no longer has any sense of attachment to the
buildings there.This project therefore aims to restore the sense of
place within the community using the design that related to the

road name itself.

INTRODUCTION PAGE 6

INTRODUCTION

PROJECT BRIEF

The site for this proposed project is the TARGET USERS
Al-Ghazali Road which is located in the
International Islamic University Malaysia STUDENTS STAFF
(IIUM), Gombak. Specifically, the road is
situated beside the main rectory VISITORS
building of IIUM. This area comprises Al-
Ghazali road in between the two boom
gates starting from the Automated Teller
Machine (ATM) area to the Human
Sciences (HS) café area. It also includes
the lower courtyard in front of Sultan
Haji Ahmad Shah (SHAS) Mosque of IIUM
Gombak and the parking area in front of
the SMART Center.
The ultimate goal is to renovate and
revitalize the space to strengthen the
IIUM community.

OBJECTIVES AND AIMS OBJECTIVES
& AIMS

THESE ARE THE MAIN

OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE :

1. TO INTRODUCE THE

PAGE 7 STUDENTS TO OTHER

DIFFERENT BUILT

ENVIRONMENT FIELDS.

2. TO BROADEN THE

UNDERSTANDING AND

SKILLS OF THE STUDENTS

BY GETTING HANDS-ON AND

REAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS

FIELD

3. TO STRENGTHEN THE

LEADERSHIP AND

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

AND ALSO THE TEAM

COLLABORATION OF

STUDENTS WORKING WITHIN

THE ISLAMIC VALUES

CONTEXT

4. TO GAIN FAMILIARITY IN

PARTICIPATING IN A

BUILDING TEAM WITH

OTHER RELATED

PROFESSIONS

THIS PROJECT IS ALSO BELIEVED TO AT LEAST QUALIFY THE
STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER AS A PROJECT TEAM
IN CREATING DESIGN SOLUTIONS WHICH MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIC PROJECT. IN ADDITION TO IT,
STUDENTS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO UTILIZE THE ICT / AUDIO
VISUAL AIDS TO CONVEY THEIR IDEA IN PROPOSING THEIR
DESIGNS. ALSO NOT TO DISREGARD THE NEED OF THE
INTEGRATED REPORT.

METHODOLOGY METHODOLOGY

SITE ANALYSIS PAGE 8

SITE & CASE ON FI
STUDIES

SYNTHESIS

COST ESTIMATING

CONSULTATION &
REVISION

AMENDMENTS &
APPROVAL

FINAL MODEL
CONSTRUCTION

REPORT PRODUCTION

SDG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
GOALS
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4 QUALITY EDUCATION 6 CLEAN WATER & SANITATION IIUM IIICE
Clean water and sanitation Goal ensures that
As the main building typology is an the provision of good quality/grade of 1) INTEGRATION
education facility, the goal of Quality pipes/connections/covers etc are prioritized in 2) ISLAMIZATION
Education is one of the focal Sustainable the design. Furthermore as flooding is a key 3) INTERNATIONALIZATION
goals whereby the end result should provide issue in the project, the strategies used to 4) COMPREHENSIVE
equal access to an educational platform to overcome it will be through sustainable
all students, staff and users. This goal is measures and ensure the health and safety of EXCELLENCE
targeted to the users of the facility thus the users and the environment.
designing a solution around it. IIUM MISSIONS & VISIONS

7 AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES Abiding by the IIUM 7
Missions of actualizing
In general, transportation is used for the For short distances or in places without the university's vision
movement of people, animals, and other runways, helicopters can be practical. that inspire for change;
things. Each mode of transport has a Other types of aircraft, like autogyros inspire and produce
fundamentally different technological and airships, are not a significant better Muslim individuals
solution, and some require a separate portion of air transport.) who foster the ethics of
environment. character and knowledge
of Muslim academic.

LITERATURE

REVIEW

10 | LITERATURE REVIEWS

IMAM AL GHAZALI AL GHAZALI

PAGE 11 ABU HAMID MUHAMMAD B MUHAMMAD
BORN IN KHURASAN

KNOWN AS THE PROOF OF ISLAM, THE ORNAMENT OF
RELIGION,

THE GUIDE OF THE TRUE FAITH (SULLIVAN, 1994)
IN THE ASPECT OF SOCIAL UTILITY, HE
DISTINGUISHED THE
1. NECESSITIES
2. COMFORT
3. LUXURIES

GREEN SPACES

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THE FINDINGS INDICATE THAT

"GREENING" MIGHT HAVE BEEN A

POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH

ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUE FOR

THE COMMUNITY. GREEN SPACE

CAN HAVE IMMEDIATE

PROTECTIVE EFFECTS AGAINST

HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH

AIR POLLUTION, EXCESSIVE HEAT

AND NOISE POLLUTION,

INCREASED BEHAVIOURS

PROMOTING HEALTH SUCH AS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND HAS

BEEN CORRELATED WITH

GREATER LEVELS OF SOCIAL

SUPPORT AND GROUP.

Drake University, Des Moines lowa

MAXIMIZING EXPOSURE TO

GREEN SPACE IN THE

COMMUNITY MAY BE A COST-

EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO

ENHANCE HEALTH AND MINIMISE

HEALTH INEQUALITIES, AS

STUDENTS IN CAMPUS HAVE A

MORE RESTRICTED CAPACITY TO

MOVE OUTSIDE DURING TIME OF

LOCKDOWN CRISIS OR DURING

EXAM SEASON, RESULTING IN

INCREASED RELIANCE ON ITS

ENVIRONMENTS FOR HEALTHIER

LIFESTYLES AND ACCESSIBILITY.

University of Birmingham, England

REVITALIZATION STUDY

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A system with 3 key components : CENTENARY PARK
1. The green roof
With its rainwater tanks and museum underneath, this is the Bangkok is a town with 15 million residents and workers on the top
largest green roof in Thailand. The accumulated rain can be
used to water the park for up to a month in the dry season. of a muddy river delta. It sinks more than a centimetre per year
2. The wetland
With the native water plants, the runoff from the green roof which is four times faster than the expected increase in sea level
then falls into wetland to help filter and clean the water.
3. The retention pond and may be below sea level by 2030.
The pond collects all of the water at the end. The pond also
has water bikes so that people can paddle and help clean the Bangkok is a flat area, so by inclining the entire park to catch every
water. Their exercise is an active part of the park water
system. drop of rain, the construction specialist teams engineered the

power of gravity. From the highest point, the gravity force brings

down the runoff to its lowest point.
Centenary Park offers people room and space for
water, which is just what the city of Bangkok needs. As
it can carry and store a million gallons of water, this is
an amphibious design and not a single drop of rain is
wasted in this park.

SOLVING ISSUES RELATING TO “CONCRETE

JUNGLE” BY USING LANDSCAPE LANSCAPE STUDY

1 SIAM GREEN SKY ARCHITECTURE

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CHAO PHRAYA SKY PARK

2

THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY

3

SITE 15 | SITE ANALYSIS
STUDIES

LOCATION ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
PAGE 16

ANALYSIS NEIGHBORHOOD
CONTEXT
PAGE 17
RECREATIONAL SPACE
EDUCATIONAL SPACE
OFFICE SPACE
COMMERCIAL SPACE

ZONING

MANMADE FEATURES

ANALYSIS

PAGE 18

ANALYSIS NATURAL
FEATURES
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The study on the existing natural features
include along the Al Ghazali road and
courtyard .

AL GHAZALI ROAD

Erosion along the road can be control by
reducing the effect of erosive forces using their
root systems and foliage. Vegetation there also
function as noise barrier by absorbing or
deflecting the sound of the vehicles mainly

WEAKNESS: Not enough vegetations to work as
softener to lessen the rigidity of the
surrounding architecture

COURTYARD

There are good amount of plant materials there
to compiment . However , they are not grow
enough to complement the surrounding
hardscape and also cannot give shades there.

WEAKNESS: Do not provide shades

SENSORY

BAD SENSORY ANALYSIS

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GOOD SENSORY-SHAHS MOSQUE SOIL EROSION
SMELLY DRAIN
SENSORY MAPPING
SERVICE

ANALYSIS MICROCLIMATE

PAGE 21 SHADOW
CASTING

UTILITIES ANALYSIS

The study on the existing utility systems of PAGE 22
the Al Ghazali road and courtyard includes
the drainage system, electrical supply
system, and water distribution system.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

The drain facilities observed at site include 4
storm drain inlets which are raised above
surface level and are ineffective to the flash
floods at the existing road. The surface drains
are French Drain and the curb inlets are 60mm
high which is insufficient to flush water
quickly and get clogged up by debris easily.

WEAKNESS: Weathering of manmade features
THREAT: Water-borne diseases

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

The electrical facility on the site includes 4
lampposts in the courtyard, 3 light-sensor bridge
lights and 8 bollards. This is not sufficient to
light up the road and pathway for users.
The distribution board was located at the
entrance of Al Ghazali road.

Some underground electric connections are
found in the courtyard to connect to food trucks
and other electricity powered mechanics as
shown below.

OPPORTUNITY: Change ambience by introducing
different lighting techniques

ANALYSIS HUMAN & CULTURE

AGE CLASS OF USERS USERS' ACTIVITY

PAGE 23 31-40

GENDER OF USERS WEAKNESS OF THE ROAD &
COURTYARD

USERS' OPINION ON THE
USUAL TIME COMING TO AL- STRATEGICITY OF THE ROAD &
GHAZALI TROAD & COURTYARD COURTYARD



SITE SYNTHESIS SITE SYNTHESIS

PAGE 25 RESURFACE ROAD
TO TRANSFORM INTO
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY

UNDERGROUND
RAINWATER HARVESTING
SYSTEMFOR SUSTAINABLE

WATER SUPPLY

EXISTING DRAIN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
INLET STORM DRAINS TO REMOVE
POOLING OF WATER FROM
STORM DRAINS
ROAD SURFACE

SITE SYNTHESIS

TENSILE OVERHANG PAG 26
AWNING FOR SHADING

INTRODUCE MORE TREES
AND WATER FEATURES
TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
SHADING AND PASSIVE
COOLING

PROVIDE ADEQUATE
LIGHTGHTING FACILITIES

FOR SAFETY AND
PROLONGED USAGE

CASE
STUDIES

25 | CASE STUDIES

ISSUE: SHADING CASE STUDY

SHADING PAGE 28

Shading area is very important to any
outdoor area. Unfortunately , courtyard area
which is in the center does have enough
shading area or structure for users there.

study area

LOCATION: Jeddah
TYPOLOGY: Shading/shade
structure
FUNCTION: to create a bioclimatic
space using shading devices

BRIEF:

The objective of this project was to
design bioclimatic space at the Hajj
terminal.It was substantially
improved, at a smaller scale indeed,
the oculus was substituted with an
improved ventilation topping cone
and to decrease the temperature of
the fiberglass fabric under the
Andalusian sun hundreds of watering
nozzles were installed around the
cones.

VEGETATION CASE STUDY ISSUE:

PAGE 29 EXISTING
VEGETATION
study area
There is not enough vegetation to work as
softener to lessen the rigidity along the Al-
Ghazali road and not welcoming enough
especially in terms of colors and shapes .

study area

BRIEF: LOCATION: Evanston, Illinois
TYPOLOGY: Existing Vegetation
The objective of this project was to FUNCTION: to create landscape
beautify the yard and attract birds and design to attract birds and
butterflies by providing flowery and butterfly as their path and habitat
fruity tree. Trees also planted in a row so
that the canopy tree continued to make
a path for birds to fly around.With a
colorful array of edible and ornamental
plants, a bird bath and bird feeder, the
garden provides food, water, cover and
places for wildlife to raise their young.

ISSUE: DRAFINAACGAEDECACSAESSETSUTDUYDY PAPGAEGE 30
34
FACADE

There are some areas at the Al-Ghazali walk that
will give the glare effect in a certain time that
shows the lack of facade. Other than that, the
facade also is dull and unattractive. There are
ialso inadequate amount of green environment
in the site.

LOCATION: University of Leicester
TYPOLOGY: Facade
FUNCTION: Refresh the existing
site with green environment.

BRIEF:

The addition of green facades or living wall
increase the green environment that gives a
refreshing looks on the site. The green
facades or living wall also helps in decreasing
the temperature and acts as insulator for
heat and noise. Lastly, it improves the
buildings energy efficiency and produces
ecological benefits for a more sustainable
urban environment. The green envelope also
reduces the quantity of UV light and causes a
positive effect on building durability.

LIGHTING CASE STUDY ISSUE:

PAGE 31 LIGHTING

The courtyard has no sufficient lighting
during night . Poor lighting at public space
will cause inconvenience to the user in terms
of safety. For example the user might trip or
fall while walking at night. Poor lighting also
leads to crime and unusual activities which is
very opposite with Islamic environment in
IIUM. In terms of design, the user will not be
able to enjoy a night view at the courtyard so
it will waste the effort of designers.

LOCATION: Masjid AL Bukhary
Alor Setar
TYPOLOGY: Lighting
FUNCTION: To provide proper
lighting for safety

BRIEF:

The purpose of providing sufficient lighting
during night is to make sure the safety of the
user is secured. lighting can do a lot to
alleviate the fear of crime, and therefore
encourage greater use of them, making them
truly open for all.It also can make spaces
more inviting and help create visual
experiences. Hence, the proper lighting will be
provided with bollard lights and wall lights.

ISSUE: FLOODING CASE STUDY

FLOODING

There is one main drain running parallel on PAGE 32
both sides of the road which collects water
from the inner and outer courtyards, the FLOODING AT AL GHAZALI ROAD
gutter, and the discharge points from the road.
The Al Ghazali road accumulates water during
heavy rainfall due to several factors such as:
-Inadequate/ blocked discharge outlets
-High water level in river causing backflow
-Capacity of drainage system

In order to understand the integrity of the
problem and cater to its solution, two studies
on the following have been made:Urban storm
water systemRainwater harvesting system

LOCATION: Kuching, Malaysia BRIEF:
TYPOLOGY: Drainage/Flood
Infrastructure The objective of this project was to design
FUNCTION: Mitigate pooling of an alternative solution of using a
water on urban surface roundabout as a Storm Water Detention
Pond. The study also resolves the
aesthetic purposes of drainage system by
using softscapes of landscape elements
are deemed to represent local heritage
or identity. In this research, the concept
of utilising roundabout as a component
of the urban stormwater system is
explored.

SEATING CASE STUDY ISSUE:

PAGE 33 SEATING

The current Al-Ghazali walk and
courtyard has inadequate seating for
public users such as benches and chairs
which resulted to lack of visitation either
from student or visitors at both sites.

LOCATION: University of Toronto
Scarborough
TYPOLOGY: Seating
FUNCTION: Increase visitation
from students and visitors.
Promotes educational and relax
environment.

BRIEF:

The addition of seating or seating area
such as amphitheater seating wall,
layering ground or benches helps in
creating an educational environment for
the students. Other than educational
purposes, the seating also can be used for
social activities and nature appreciation
that allows people to socialize and
observe the surroundings while forming a
gratitude towards the God for the
blessings. Lastly, the seating area can
function as waiting spots for people to
perform congregational prayers or the
shop in neighbourhood context

DESIGN
CONCEPT

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CONCEPT CONCEPT
INSPIRATION

PAGE 35 The inspiration of the LITTLE
concept is derived from the PIECE
OF
Philosophies of Imam Al
Ghazali. As the site name is HEAVEN

after one of the Greatest CONCEPT STATEMENT
Islamic Scholars, it is only

fitting to tribute to the
Imam by spreading

awareness of his works;
especially Hujjatul Islam.This

shares the beauty of life
delivered by Islam.

The beauty of life is captured by the
cascading stream, luscious

vegetation and green shady trees.
The soundscapes of trickling water,

chirps of birds and buzzing bees
along with the visual attractiveness

reminds one of the bountiful
blessings of life on Earth and

remember God.

CONCEPT PAGE 36

PLANTING
CONCEPT

SEEDS OF SEEDS OF BLESSING
BLESSING
PAGE 38
CONCEPT STATEMENT

“SEEDS OF BLESSING” refers to the
interpretation and scientific findings
of plants specifically mentioned in
the qur’an. The plants in the quran
are generally said to be more
beneficial than other plants based
on analysis of the scholars
interpretation of the quran, such as
in treating many types of disease,
releasing a natural scent to the
surrounding,and producing food to
the users.

The plants that are being proposed
to the designated site are plants that
resembles those in the al quran, but
are suitable in malaysia’s tropical
climate. These plants produce sweet
fruits such as grape (vitis vinifera),
strawberry (fragaria x ananassa), ciku
(manilkara zapota), and black
mulberry (morus nigra). while there
are also scented vegetations such as
cape jasmine (gardenia jasminoides),
mint (mentha x piperita), and
kenanga (cananga odorata).

Trees that provide shades and
blooming flowers, african tulip tree
(spathodea campanulata), golden
shower (cassia fistula), pink poui
(tabebuia rosea), and kerukup siam
(muntingia calabura).

PLANTING
PALETTE

MORUS NIGRA

THUNBERGIA ERECTA

VERNONIA ELLIPTICA

SPATHODEA
CAMPANULATA

MUNTINGIA VITIS VINICERA GRAPE
TABEBUIA ROSEA

PSIDIUM CATTLEIANUM SOLANUM
LYCOPERSICUM VAR.
CERASIFORME CHERRY

TOMATO

PLANTING MANILKARA ZAPOTA
PALETTE

MENTHA

JASMINUM REX GARDENIA
COW GRASS JASMINOIDES

CASSIA FISTULA

ALTERNANTHERA
SISSOO

FRAGARARIA X CANANGA ODORATA
ANANASSA

STRAWBERRY

DESIGN

FINALIZATION

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SPATIAL SPACE PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
PAGE 42
The current courtyard lacks the presence of an organized space.
Open seating's exposed to the unpredictable weather are unfavorable to the
users. Other than holding booths every now and then, the mass space remains
barren which students cut through without any notice. The existing courtyard
does not break the monotonous blocks of sandblasted building.
Courtyards can be a space for gathering, events, as well as relaxing spots which
are not catered for in the existing space. By understanding and creating
functional spaces in the courtyard will increase its value and uses.
A green zone can revitalize the central focus of the area.
There is no designated loading area for the commercial spaces.
Loading service hours are usually earlier in the morning but occasionally these
services are seen done openly in public.
This concerns the unaesthetic view of truck goods unloading openly as well as
the safety of pedestrians in the court space from moving vehicles.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
PAGE 43
ALLOCATE SPACES AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS

DESIGNATE HARDSCAPES
ACCORDING TO USES

INTRODUCE SOFTCAPES TO
ACHIEVE PASSIVE DESIGN
STRATEGIES SUCH AS COOLING

AND SHADING

MASTER PLAN PAGE 44

MASTER PLAN

GROUND PLANS

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COURTYARD PLAN

ROADSIDE PLAN LOADING AREA PLAN

ELEVATION PAGE 46

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SECTION

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AL-GHAZALI WALK TRANSVERSE SECTION
COURTYARD LONGITUDINAL SECTION

VIEWS PAGE 48

VIEWS

SERVICE
SYSTEMS

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WATER AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEM

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SERVICES

PAGE 50

FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
BOARD