NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENSHAH ALAM

AMPHITHEATRE-GROUP B-

SITETaman Botani Negara Shah Alam, Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, 40000 Shah Alam.

SECTION

EXISTING STRUCTURE

Site B is hardly accessible by public due to the lack of attraction. Most of the structures were not well maintained.

List of existing structures on site:

1. Gazebo2. Signage3. Feeder pillar4. Picnic table5. Amphitheatre6. Concrete water tank stand

GAZEBO

CONTEXT - surrounded by trees

Surrounded by trees, blending into the environment with the usage of brown color material, timber and bricks.

Height of the gazebo, lower than the trees. Trees surrounding act as a shade for the gazebo.

The walkway connecting the road and the gazebo. Increase the accessibility of the gazebo.

Platform elevated above ground level, allow ventilation underneath, in a way reducing the temperature within the

gazebo.

● For the public to rest, relax, chat, and enjoy the beautiful view

● Enhances public's experience in terms of their senses. -beautiful greenery as views -sounds of the people carrying out activities

● Damaged timber, and rubbish being disposed everywhere

● Destroys the attraction of the gazebo towards the public.

SIGNAGE

● The signages are located at a position, which pass-byers from both direction is able to spot.

● Plantations partially blocks some of the signs.

● Information on the sign board are not updated,

● Signages are covered in rust -shows that its under maintained.

FEEDER PILLAR

● Not visible-Due to the location under the trees-Covered by shades

PICNIC TABLE

● Located near the entrance of Bukit Sapu Tangan.● Rest and rejuvenate. ● Leisure time such as having a picnic.

● Damaged picnic table and benches.● Unable to last long without proper maintenance. ● Not shaded enough by trees.

AMPHITHEATRE

Not maintained well, trees are not trim and plants are overgrowth.

Stairs levels are too high, not suitable for old citizens and children, reduce the accessibility to the space.

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● Damaged benches with exposed steel parts.

● Lack of maintenance deteriorates the condition of concrete benches and steps.

● Great view and atmosphere.● Maintenance and reconstruction of

amphitheatre that is able to cater functions.

- cultural events

CONCRETE WATER TANK STAND

● Abandoned after a new water tank was built

● The concrete structure is out of place● Not demolished, serves no function

LANDSCAPE

Placement of Trees

Soil Condition

Direction of water flow

Drainage System

Direction of water flow (in smaller scale)

CIRCULATION PATTERN

MACRO ROUTE

Main highway leading to site is Federal Highway

From Plaza Toll Sg.Rasau

From Plaza Tol Batu3

OPERATION TIMES

- Closed on Mondays- Open from 9am to 4:30pm

PARKING

There are 8 car park zones in the park.

TYPES OF PEOPLE

FAMILY GROUP OF FRIENDS

HIKERS

TYPES OF VEHICLES

BICYCLE

LORRY

MOTORBIKE

OVERALL ROUTE

LEGEND

Pedestrian routeBike routeCar route

PEDESTRIAN ROUTE

LEGEND

Pedestrian route

BICYCLE ROUTE

LEGEND

Bike route

LEGENDCar route

CAR ROUTE

ACCESS TO AMPHITHEATRE

MAIN ENTRANCE TO AMPHITHEATRE

Highways leading to site include

SPEED

- As indicated on the plan, the wider the gap between the dashes, the faster the vehicle is moving.

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Average speed of vehicle

Bicycle- 30 km/h

Car- 60 km/h

Ambulance- 80 km/h

LEGEND

Bicycle

Car

Ambulance

LEGEND

Concrete Road

Concrete Staircase

Grass

CONDITION OF ROUTE

CONDITION OF ROUTE

Concrete Stairs Concrete Road Grass

AMPHITHEATRE ROUTE ELEMENTS

DENSITY OF PEDESTRIANS

DENSITY OF PEOPLE

INCREASING

Public Holiday

Weekend

Weekday

INCREASE

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

STRENGTH

- Natural green surroundings.- Fresh environment to enjoy the greeny scenery.

WEAKNESS

- The lack of railings for the staircase can potentially cause someone to fall off and into the drain

- The grass areas in between the benches are not properly maintained

OPPORTUNITIES

- Add railings to each set of stairs- Proper maintenance of grass to prevent overgrowing

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THREATS

- Placement of side platforms prevent the addition of railings as it would make it harder to get to other

sections of the amphitheatre

CLIMATIC STUDIES

SUN PATH- The site is located 343 km from the equator

- On average, the sun rises at 7 AM and sets at 7 PM

- In the hours between 7 - 9 AM and 5 - 6 PM, sunlight is of a comfortable intensity

- Sunlight is harshest between the hours of 11 AM - 2 PM

LIGHT INTENSITY

- Sunlight is most intense along the road, being sheltered only at certain times of the day from overhanging branches of trees along the road

- The amphitheatre receives sunlight of a medium intensity as it is surrounded by canopy trees which provides shade at various points throughout the day

- Several trees within the amphitheatre itself provide shelter throughout the day depending on the direction of sunlight

SHADED AREAS

- Most shaded areas are those areas which inaccessible because those areas are covered by bushes and lots of trees.

- Few trees are planted at the side along the trail, and only some part of the trail is covered by the tree branches

- The gazebo also provide the shading area for people to rest.

- The theater provide lesser shading area compare to the gazebo, itself is not much covered and some trees are withered

WIND DISTRIBUTION- Elevation of the area affects the hot & cold wind. - Lower area of the amphitheatre experiences hotter

wind and air as compared to the top portion of the amphitheatre.

HUMIDITY- Descending the amphitheatre, the humidity level

increases.- The charts below displays the average relative

humidity of Peninsular Malaysia.

WIND DISTRIBUTION- Wind flow & speed around the area is affected

mainly by the amount of trees in the area.

- Dense trees around the amphitheatre area reduced the wind speed dramatically. Adding on with the hotter wind this gives an unpleasant feeling to visitors

RAINFALL - Rain direction depends on the wind direction.- Gazebo provides shade (1)- Amphitheatre has minimum to no shade

WATERFLOW- Surface of the road isn’t curved causing only some

of the rain to flow into the culvert. (2)- The steps causes the rain to flow downwards.(3)- Drains that catches water under the steps.

POTENTIAL NATURAL DISASTERS- Soil erosions-#1 on list of PND in Malaysia (62.5%) based on surveys from 1990-2014.-#1 on average annual loss in Malaysia (98.7%)-Very small drains.-Flash floods from heavy rains will cause overflow of water; leading to soil erosions and landslides.-Damages existing flora and fauna.

- Forest fires-March 2016- 8914 cases nationwide.-April 2016- 1708 forest fires recorded in Malaysia. In 10 days, the number increased to almost 3000. -Flammable material/dry vegetation + weather conditions -Damages existing structures, flora and fauna.

ACTIVITIES

ART

Drawing or painting the natural view of Taman Botani Negara

SPORT

The green atmosphere makes people (with family or friends) love to exercise walk or run here

SPORT

People (Friends and families) love to come here and hike to enjoy the view of nature

SPORT

The road is smooth making people loves to ride their bike around the garden

RELAXATION

Visitors taking a much needed break at the amphitheatre benches after some hiking

PHOTOGRAPHY

Visitors seemed to be engrossed by the scenery and atmosphere there

VIEWS & VISTAS

Space beside the gazebo

Entrance into the amphitheatre (view from the right)

Entrance into the amphitheatre (view from the left)

Road to the site (facing North)

Walkway path between two forest

Small open space parking lot opposite the amphitheatre

The view towards the north side gazebo.

The view towards the forest from the walkway path.

The view towards the T junction from the walkway path

Plantation and forest

Different kinds of tree species were planted for good views from the walkways path

The tree trunk signifies the T-junction and the way to Menara Sapu Tangan.

Walkway outside the amphitheatre

Walkway leading to the amphitheatre

Another walkway leading to the amphitheatre

VIEWS THROUGH SITE

Panorama view from the stage to the top

Left hand side of the amphitheatre

Stage view from the right to the top

View from the left side seats

S.W.O.T. ANALYSISShah Alam National Botanical Garden

STRENGTHS

- Refreshing getaway.- Provides sufficient resting stops along the hiking trail.- Government support.

THREATS

- Destruction of cleanliness of the garden by pedestrians.- Further development would hinder or worsen the

condition of the eroding soil.- Cutting down of trees would lead to landslides.- Lack of funds.

WEAKNESSES

- Steep slopes along the trailways.- Humidity increases as you descend the amphitheatre.- Low maintenance.- Cost structure.

OPPORTUNITIES

- Preservation of the natural environment.- Nurture of flourishing flora and fauna.- Event organisation to fully utilise spatial potential.- Tourist potential.