A Green Space Proposal Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus

Foundation in Natural and Built Environments

Constructed Landscape [ARC 30203]

Assignment 3

Landscape Project

Pang Khai Shuen 0318423 Ng Yi Yang 0319688

Koh Sung Jie 0318912 Ong Seng Peng 0319016

Yap Jia En 0319550 Andrew Mah Koon Yan 0318798

INTRODUCTION

In this final project of Constructed Landscape (ARC30203) :- Landscape Project, we were required to explain and apply the basics in anatomy of a landscape project, regulations and maintenance in landscaping.

The main objective of this project is to introduce us to landscape projects from ideas stage to completion. We have been given basic exposures of landscaping such as concept, analysis, master plan, costing, planting plan, construction, and maintenance. Other than that we have learned that basic landscape architecture drawings is also one of the many ways to communicate and to represent ideas to our clients or colleagues.

In the beginning of this project, we are grouped in 6. The 6 of us are Pang Khai Shuen (0318423), Ng Yi Yang (0319688), Koh Sung Jie (0318912), Ong Seng Peng (0319016), Yap Jia En (0319550), and Andrew Mah Koon Yan (0318798). We have chosen a site with an area of 10m x 10m within Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus with the confirmation from our lecturers, Ms. Normah Sulaiman and Mr. Lee Cherng Yih. The chosen site was studied and an analysis about the site was produced. From the site analysis, we are required to come up with a green space proposal for the site. This green space proposal includes concept, master plan, planting plan, costing (Bill of Quantities), and construction details as well as maintenance plan.

After that, the information about concept, master plan and planting plan is placed onto two A2 presentation board, while the rest of the information into a report compilation.

SITE ANALYSIS Aesthetic Factors

1. Perceptual

view from road

view from ground floor

view from 2nd floor

2. Natural features

9 pots of plants

1 row of bushes

2 man holes

1 sewer access

soil layered with grass as base

Cultural & Man-made Factors

3. Utilities

Sewer and drainage system

Electrical lightings from wall

Exhaust pipes

4. Land use

Waiting area

Sewer access

5. Circulation

6. Social Factors

Low population

Factors : strong sewer smell, isolated location with 2 walls surrounding

it.

Natural Surfaces Features

7. Vegetation

Cow grass (Axonopus Compressus), Bamboo plant in pots (Bambuseae),

and Hibiscus shrubs (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis).

8. Slopes

Gradient : 0°

9. Climate

Rain : Intermittent

Temperature : 22°C - 28°C

Solar intensity : Warm

Wind direction : from East and West

CONCEPT

The concept or intention of this plan is to cater its purpose of being a user friendly pick-up/drop-off point. To make the waiting area suitable, 7 benches are placed beside the pathways in the site. A large tree, the Yellow Flame Tree (Peltophorum Pterocarpum) is planted in the middle purposefully to act as a natural shade for the students or visitors.

The central problem lies in the presence of a massive sewage opening at the corner of the site. It releases a foul odour which makes the place less preferable for students or visitors to hang out. Hence, fragrant plants, such as Orange Jessamine (Murraya Panniculata) and Chinese Perfume Plant (Aglaia Odorata) are introduced to overcome the situation. The problem can be reduced by surrounding the sewage opening with the fragrant plants mentioned above. Precautionary methods have to be conducted by building a brick wall around the opening to further prevent the smell from spreading.

The secondary motive is to be an effective green space to counter the current environmental issues on air pollution/haze. It is scientifically proven that plants improve the surrounding air quality. Plants absorb carbon dioxide, the main pollutant in the air and produces oxygen which is essential for life, thus reducing the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) concentration around the area.

Moreover, the pocket park aims to beautify the present location as the place is currently surrounded by parking lots. To be able to improve the grey and dull background, more plants ought to be added to promote greenery of that particular section of the campus. Also, the site can be viewed from the first and second floor walkways connecting Block D and E, so the area must be made pleasing to the eye.

LOCATION PLAN