Ecotourism mangrove exploration and experimental centre

Propose Site
3 acre

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“Site view”

AB

C
The site is currently located between the river and
the mangrove park in the community area. Because the small
river connected to the Langat River, the site has the potential
to be a boat and fishing hub. The actual site boundary will
include the river in the centre of the site. The site’s entrance
is next to a recreational mangrove park. This can also help to
strengthen the center’s sense of welcoming visitors. One of
the special site features that can lead to the integration of the
building structure is the integration of the water area and the
land area.

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“section“

5m

0m 7.5m 15m 30m River Mangrove Area

Site C-View

Mangrove Area Site B-View 0m 7.5m 15m 30m

Site context

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0m 7.5m 15m 30m Site B-View

Site B-View 0m 7.5m 15m 30m

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EXISTING SITE VIEW

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

View 1

View 2 View 3

View 4 View 5

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3 acre

Site context

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INFRASTRUCTURE AND AMENITIES

“Underutilised Facilities”

AB

Surau Mangrove Gallery
The community provides the prayer area, As the number of tourists decreases,
which can accommodate 10-20 people at the gallery facilities provided by the
a time. communities are not well maintained due
to a lack of funds.
C
D

Maintainance Jetty
Some of the boardwalk has been damaged The small dock is used by fishermen and
as a result of the flood and unruly for tourism purposes.
tourists.

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C
BA

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SWOC ANALYSIS

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

Strength
The abundance of mangroves in Kampung
Sekinjang contributes to the recreational
park’s p otential as a central e cotourism
attraction. The site is also located far away
from the rapid development of Klang, giving
the site an environmental feel. The park also
benefits the wildlife in the surrounding area.

Weakness
The lack of government support in
Kampung Sijangkang is a major threat to the
community. The lack of facilities near the
site contributes to a drop in tourist numbers.
Because the site is located far from the
communities, it is more difficult to reach the
destinations. The proposed site is surrounded
by undeveloped land by nature, which slows

development.
Opportunities
As it has a lot of potential to contribute to
ecotourism, Kampung Sijangkang could be
a one-stop centre for mangrove tourism and
education. This site could serve as a destination
for tourists and researchers looking to expand
their knowledge of the mangrove.

Constraints
The inability of the public and the community
to reach the location is hampered by a lack
of connection with public transportation. Due
to a lack of government interest, Kampung
Sekinjang does not focus on developing

ecotourism.

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precedent studies

• Precedent / Case studies
• Case studies comparison / analysis
• building programmes and spatial organization

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PRECEDENT OF BUILDING

“International ecotourism building”

General Info Building Concept

Ecotourism Center In France

Inspiration The building is thought of The global environmental
Architect: Inca Architect as a living room in the woods. Its approach guiding the project
Location: France wide and smooth shapes gently ensures the control of its impact.
Year: 2011 wandering along the preserved The orientation choices and
Area: 5400 m2 trees are inspired from the eroded the protection from the main
Status: Completed stones seen on the site. As a true winds optimise the bioclimatic
dialogue between architecture solutions and the eco-friendly
and nature the project defines energy sources used.
new limits. Building Concept

General Info Architectural Aim

Turtle Sanctuary at Kalba Mangrove Reserve

Inspiration situated on one of the The geometry of the pods
Architect: Hopkins Architects. most sensitive and biodiverse is inspired by urchin exoskeletons
Location: UAE nature reserves in the Gulf, and purposefully echoes those of
Year: 2021 the Khor Kalba Turtle and the Buhais Geology Museum,
Area: 6120 m2 Wildlife Sanctuary comprises with which the Sanctuary is
Status: Completed a cluster of rounded building paired. The pods have been
Client: Modon Properties forms that creates a sanctuary designed as pre-fabricated
for rehabilitating turtles and concrete structures to minimise
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with concrete foundations which
Precedent studies are simple robust discs.

Programme Structural System Synthesis

Organized around a The building is thought of This project are
reception and exhibition area, as a living room in the woods. Its integration between the modern
the project includes a large hall wide and smooth shapes gently architecture with the traditional
designed for welcoming groups wandering along the preserved timber. It is also as As a true
and conducting pedagogical trees are inspired from the eroded dialogue between architecture
activities. stones seen on the site. and nature the project defines
new limits.

Programme Structural System

Seven interconnected The pods‘ precast The modular buildings
pods and tensile structures create concrete shells, ribs, and in-situ invite the landscape into the
a visitor centre, with a terrace foundation discs provide a well- spaces, using framed panoramic
and panoramic views towards sealed, exposed thermal mass views out and rays of natural light
the mangrove forests and distant across their floors, walls, and from above. The pods are clad
mountains. Facilities include roofs. A waterproof membrane with segments of white scalloped
aquaria, exhibition areas, visitor and insulation running within pre-cast concrete referencing the
amenities, staff offices, veterinary the cladding cavity is continuous shells found on the local shoreline
facilities, classrooms, gift shops, across the pods surface. and creating subtle variations of
and a café. light and texture. An array of steel
ribs accentuates the sculptural
cantilevered forms and completes
this robust cladding system, itself
designed to withstand the site’s
unforgiving coastal conditions.

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PRECEDENT OF BUILDING

“International ecotourism building”

General Info Architectural Aim Building Concept

Mangrove Park - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Inspiration The aims at making the mangroves concept utilizes three design
Architect: CEBRA accessible to the public and elements, which are combined
Location: Jubail Island, providing differentiated learning and adapted to different locations
Abu Dhabi, UAE and leisure experiences, while throughout the park: the visitor
Year: 2018-2020 impacting the delicate ecosystem centre, the boardwalk, and the
Area: 670 m2 as little as possible. learning nodes
Status: Completed
Client: Modon Properties

General Info
Kuala Sepetang Mangrove Ecotourism

Kuala Sepetang is best known for its sustainable mangrove forests that help thrive the charcoal
industry. Besides that Kuala Sepetang ecotourism is driven by nature-based recreations like eagle and
dolphin show, bird watching and fireflies sighting.
Mangrove forests are one of Earth’s most rapidly disappearing ecosystems. These coastal forests,
with trees adapted to growing in salty soil and water, protect coastlines from erosion and are a natural
barrier to strong coastal storms and tsunamis. The tangled root systems are a nursery for shrimp and many
species of fish that go on to live their adult lives in the open ocean, while also acting as a home for many
types of birds and often a resting place for migratory flocks.

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Programme Structural System Synthesis

The platforms are designed Structure is based on on stilt This project are making the
as natural extensions of the construction to avoid the water places to be accesible to public
boardwalk, as “intensified” to effect the building. The overall and providing differentiated
areas building on the design project material are using timber learning while protecting the
variations already integrated in as the walkway and the visitor Mangrove area. The exposure
the boardwalk system. centre. toward mangrove can be seen in
the design of the area.

Programme

The establishment of the Matang Mangrove Eco-Educational The establishment of this
Centre (MMEC) offers an opportunity to access Matang Mangrove’s project recognized by malaysian
unique and rich biodiversity. Due to its unique habitats and ecosystem, tourism and followed by other
and reputation as a sustainable forest management, Matang Mangrove programme that attract tourist.
is not only a renowned destination for ecotourism but also a centre for it is recognized as one of the best
research and education activities. managed mangroves in the world.
It has maintained a balanced
ecosystem and continues to serve
multiple ecological functions.

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PRECEDENT OF ECOTOURISM

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

Name ecoCare Centre - Terengganu Sepilok Laut Reception Centre (SLRC) - Sabah Kuala Selang

Location

Location

Main- NGO Government Coa
tainence Coastal Area + Urban Coastal Area N
Setting
Low Low
Tourist Fish Bird
No Fisheries Area Fisheries Area
Wildlife Yes Yes
Small Big
Fisheries Clustered Linear
Conserva- Available Available
Integration With Security No Security
tion
Commu-

nity
Spatial
Layout
Accomoda-

tion
Security

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gor Nature Park - Selangor Tanjung Piai - Johor Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve - Singapore

Government Government Government
astal Area + Urban Coastal Area Coastal Area

High High High
Monkey Fish Fish and Bird
No Fisheries Area Fisheries Area Fisheries Area
Yes
No Small Yes
Big Linear Big
Linear Not Available Clustered
Not Available Integration With Security Available
No Security Integration With Security

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initial building data

• Programmes
• Typology / purpose group of building.
• Schedule of accommodation (5,000 – 6,000 sq.m).

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PROPOSED PROGRAMMES

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

Retail and Souvenir shop

Gallery

Information and Educational Centre

Boating and Fisheries

Glamping Area

Mangrove Conservatory

Mangrove Experience Zone

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PROGRAMMES FLOW

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

Entrance

Gallery

Public Interaction Souvenir

Seminar Room

Information and educational Cafe
Interactive Retail

Souvenir Shop

Boating and Fisheries Sea Exploration
Fishing
Jetty

Accomodation and facilities Glamping Area
jetty

Mangrove Experience Zone Mangrove tour

Firefly and Bee experience

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PROGRAMME

“The component of the building”

Information and Educational Centre

The information and educational centre serves as
mangrove infotainment for tourists and visitors. This
is regarded as the most important component of the

structure itself.

Boating and Fisheries

The boating and fishing programmes provide tourists
with new experiences while they explore the mangrove

park.

Mangrove Conservatory

The program’s goal is to e ducate and exp ose the
next generation to the importance of caring for the
mangrove forest. The planting of mangrove trees

provides new experiences.

Mangrove Experience Zone

The experience zone allows users to explore the
mangrove park area and observe wildlife habitat.

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BUILDING AREA

Education Information and Educational Centre Service

Total Area: 1000 m²
Office Information

150 m² 150 m²

150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

Classroom Meeting Security Reception

200 m² 150 m² Info room 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

Gallery souvenir Library store Equipment Store
room

Leisure Boating and Fisheries

Total Area: 1000 m²

Public

200 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

Maintanence Jetty Dining Dine area Garden Courtyard

Accomodation Mangrove Experience Zone Boardwalk

Total Area: 1000 m²
Management

150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

chalet chalet Seed Office Office

150 m²

phase 1

150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

Glamping area chalet chalet phase 2 equipment Storage Cae on stilt

Mangrove conservatory

Total Area: 500m²

150 m²

Office

150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m² 150 m²

planting area storage equipment circulation Office Office security gazebo

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SOA ESTABLISHMENT

“Classification and zone”

Accommodation 20%

UBBL Fifth Schedule:Purpose Groups Glamping
Chalet In The Forest

House by River

Investor & Administration 10%

Eco-friendly Workplace
Administration Office
NGO
Modular Office

Public Engagement 20%
+
Mangrove Lounge
Interactive Retail 30%
Environmental-friendly Product
Cafe in the jungle

Public Attraction

Conservatory Mangrove
Mangrove Park

Information and educational Centre
Forest Fantasy

Observatory Skyway

Services 10%

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BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor

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design approaches & strategies

• Understanding the brief, site context
and precedent study.

• Setting design aims/objectives.
• Space relationship study.

• Design strategy/approach and concep-
tual layout to achieve objectives.

• Preliminary Site planning and building
massing (min. 2 options with study mo
els).

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SITE STRATEGIES

“A better future for Mangroves”

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“A better future for Mangroves”

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CONCEPT SKETCHES

“A better future for Mangroves”

Information and Educational Centre

Mangrove Conservatory

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Boating and Fisheries

Mangrove Experience Zone

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DESIGN FRAMEWORK

“A better future for Mangroves”
A key summary of the entire project. The framework also serves as a pillar for the
proj e c t’s de velopment. The main ide a is to show a summar y of the overall proj e c t f rom

the beginning to the end of the programme itself.

Problem/ Issue Aim What

Lack of awareness on the How will Modern building
ecotourism of Sijangkang methods and timber materials
be adapted to contemporary
Mangrove park .
Malaysian construction?

No special hub that can locate To cre ate an e co-tour ism How
the mangrove center for
ecotourism. mangrove exploration and To design a building that
experimental centre focusing provide spaces that can
Insufficient funding from the enhance the researcher
government to established to sustain the future of and also designing spaces
centre for Mangrove Area the mangrove in malaysia complete with technologies
for educational and research context. in addition as a and exhibition equipments
purpose. social and learning space for
Shortfall of professional the academia and industry Why
nature guides merging of the to share their knowledge and
environment and science experiences with the visitors To promote exchange of
knowledge on mangrove
Lack of interest in some of and user. product and construction
programmes (eg. homestay
and volunteer programmes technique.

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Objective Precedent Studies Programmes

To create Awareness and Information and Educational
educate people on the Centre

importance to manage of our
natural mangrove area before

it extinct.

Mangrove Park, UAE Boating and Fisheries

To provide a space for Mangrove Conservatory
tourism and to serve as a
platform for researcher to Kuala Sepetang EcoTourism
explore the mangrove area

Glamping

To create a space for the Ecotourism center in France
exchange of ideas and
Mangrove Experience Zone
discussion for educational
purpose ti develop skills and

technique of the timber.

Framework

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