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AL-GHAZALI WALK & COURTYARD DESIGN

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman
Department of Architecture,
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design,
International Islamic University Malaysia

ABSTRACT Figure 2 : Site Plan

The main goal of the project is to push forward a design that is in relation to METHODOLOGY
fulfill this project of revitalisation of Al-Ghazali Road. It involves the designing SITE ANALYSIS
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 SITE & CASE STUDIES
relate the users about the journey to paradise based on Imam Al-Ghazali SYNTHESIS
quotes.
COST ESTIMATING
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

The site for this proposed project is the Al-Ghazali Road which is located in the
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak. Specifically, the
road is situated beside the main rectory 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.

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CONSULTATION & REVISION

AMENDMENTS & APPROVAL

Figure 1 : Site views FINAL MODEL CONSTRUCTION
REPORT PRODUCTION
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

LITERATURE REVIEW TRANSFORMING SINKING CITY TO FLOOD-PROOF PARK

Alghazali A system with 3 key components :

❖ Abu Hamid Muhammad b Muhammad 1. The green roof
❖ Born in Khurasan
❖ Known as the Proof of Islam, the Ornament of Religion, With its rainwater tanks and museum underneath, this is the largest green roof in
Thailand. The accumulated rain can be used to water the park for up to a month in
the Guide of the True Faith (Sullivan, 1994) the dry season.
❖ In the aspect of social utility, he distinguished the
1. Necessities 2. The wetland
2. Comfort
3. Luxuries With the native water plants, the runoff from the green roof then falls into wetland
to help filter and clean the water.

3. The retention pond

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 water. Their exercise is an active part
of the park water system.

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Inception of Design Ideas and Concept Centenary Park Figure 2 : Site views

According to IIUMs 7 Mission Goals, Sitta Office pledges to inspire change and Bangkok is a town with 15 million residents and workers on the top of a muddy
reform through design that strengthens the community of IIUM in developing
bonds of good character, nurturing relationships among students, peers and riveMr dEeTltaH. IOt sDinkOs LmOoreGthYan a centimetre per year which is four times faster than
staff in striving to achieve the best holistic experience. The Integration of
spaces and functions, along with Islamization and Internationalization of the the expected increase in sea level and may be below sea level by 2030.
learning process is key to understanding the Scholars inspired in this project.
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After screening for a wide variety of confounding factors, higher levels of public
green space were correlated with massively lower levels of symptoms of Figure 3 : Aceh Traditional Houses
depression ,anxiety and stress. The findings indicate that "greening" might have
been a possible mental health enhancement technique for the community.

These data suggest that maximizing exposure to green space in the community
may be a cost-effective strategy to enhance health and minimise health
inequalities, as lower socio-economic status groups have a more restricted
capacity to move outside, resulting in increased reliance on its environments
for healthier lifestyles and accessibility.

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. Also, it correlates with mental
health benefits such as stress reduction, buffering between stressors and
health outcomes and attention restoration that reduces mental fatigue.
Previous research has also suggested that greenspace could be associated
with lower levels of anxiety , depression and/or stress.

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

The inspiration of the concept is derived from the Philosophies of Imam Al Ghazali. As the site name is after one of the Greatest 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.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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ALLOCATE SPACES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS DESIGNATE HARDSCAPES ACCORDING TO INTRODUCE SOFTCAPES TO ACHIEVE
USES PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES SUCH AS
COOLING AND SHADING

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DESIGN COMPONENT Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
WALKWAY Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

LOADING AREA

MINI GARDEN

Water feature that flow along Al-Ghazali
walk and act as cooling system

The layering ground and amphitheater SHADING
seating wall that increase seating area
TENSILE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE
Green facades or living wall act as
facade of the Al-Ghazali walk ● Provide shades and
withstand severe weather
condition

● Lightweight and extremely
strong material

TROLLEY LANE

● Increase functional
space at the back area

● Privacy and security
achieved of loading area
from public

● Appropriate circulation
SPEED TABLE

● Trapezoid (long raised flat top road with ramps at both sides)
● Reduce the traffic speed by raising the entire wheelbase of a

vehicle.

MINI GARDEN

The mini garden provides shades from the tree and seating for waiting
or relaxing purposes.

Walkway that allows students to exercise

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

COURTYARD

SWOT

STRENGTHS WEAKNESS THREATS OPPORTUNITIES
-Central location - Flash flooding
-No aesthetic -Water-borne -Artificial lightings
appeal
disease -Vegetation

-Moving vehicles -Community space

The courtyard is made as the central focus of the site by PERGOLA
highlighting it with vibrant trees and a flower column well in ● give beautiful shaded area.
the center. Users in the surrounding buildings will be ● It is not designed to completely block the sun, but to
drawn to the crown of the flower and will have spectacular provide relief from direct sunlight, while allowing air
garden views instead of an empty court space. The to circulate freely.
seating spaces in the courtyard are designed to be in
hierarchy; like the cascading steps of the stream reaching TREES
the central well. The symmetrical balance in the design ● provide shade in the surrounding environment due to
brings a sense of stability to the users within the court as its spreading canopy and crown.
they would not lose their sense of direction in a simple
layout of 4 sections of a circle. The green and revitalized FLOWER COLUMN
courtyard livens up the space and breaks the monotonous ● Innovative lighting during the night
sandblasted facade that spans the horizon. The ambience ● The design of flower column highlights the mosque
will provide users with an outlet to destress and by “holding the mosque”
re-energize before carrying off with their day. ● Central Destination
● Sense of paradise
SEATING AREA

● Hierarchy: The
seats in
different level.

● Symmetrical
balance.

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Saiful Nizam
Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

SPECIAL STUDIES MATERIALS

ERGONOMIC Ac sustainable and attainable material used in this design to
give benefit to the space and users.Timber has been used in
Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, this design as it is naturally anti-corrosive.It is also versatile
products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. and visually appealing.Glass wall also used since it is durable
Ergonomics are important in understanding of human movement and and not affected by weathering from heavy/acid rain. LCD
cognitive functioning. Hence ,its aspects also be considered in all screens provided in order to eliminate the use of printing
spaces like al ghazali road, courtyard and parking area design since papers for temporary announceme.
the target users included all society for example PWD, elderly and
kids. The ergonomic element will be implemented in the hardscape
which is the furniture on the site.

Al-Ghazali walk

Al-Ghazali walk Parking area

Loading area Courtyard

RAINWATER HARVESTING SEED OF PARADISE

Rainwater harvesting system is one of the sustainable Seed of paradise refers to the natural such as vegetation and
approaches in this design is to collect, store and recycle waters elements that specifically mentioned in the qur’an.
rainwater runoff.For this facility, two underground water There is a water sculpture provided along the Al-Ghazali as
harvesting tanks along with additional 20 storm drains with the water elements while for the softscape , trees that can eat
filtration system and submersible pumps are used to distribute , gives shade and also as an antidote to any type of disease.
water to the water features All 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.

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Affah Mohyin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamad
Saiful Nizam Mohd Suhaimi,Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam

Yusof, Asst. Prof. Dr. Shamzani Affendy Mohd Din, Asst.
Prof. Dr. Maheran Mohd Yaman

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