UNGKU OMAR POLYTECHNIC WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION CENTRE

CA505 LANDSCAPE DESIGN

PROJECT 01: PROPOSAL OF DESIGNING AN OPEN SPACE RIVERBANK AT CAMPUS B, UNGKU OMA
R POLYTECHNIC, IPOH
AIM
To promote sustainable development through environmental education through forma
l and informal education.
To create awareness and recognize the importance of wildlife.
To promote Ungku Omar Polytechnic as a sustainable institution, not only focusin
g on academic achievement, but giving a greater contribution towards the surroun
ding and community within it.
THE IMPORTANCE
Maintaining balance of the ecosystem: Recycling and storage of nutrients, combat
ing pollution, and stabilizing climate, protecting water resources, forming and
protecting soil and maintaining eco balance.
Provision of biological resources: Provision of herbs, food for the human popula
tion and animals, breeding stock and diversity of species, ecosystems and genes.
Social benefits: Recreation, cultural value and education and research.
ZONE A ACADEMIC
As this zone comprises the academic block, the idea of this particular phase is
to utilise the existing hardscapes such as gazebos, academic building and motorc
ycle parking and furnish it with new softscapes.
AIM
To provide a conducive environment which supports the intellectual, physical, ar
tistic and social development of students, thus improving the learning outcomes
for all key learning areas.
To provide a landscape setting which creates a Sense of Place , enhances the natura
l environment and instils a lifelong regard for nature.
To create a mind accepting place for students to relax while waiting for their a
cademic classes.
ZONE B ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
Zone B proposes the herbal garden as to maintain the previous function of that p
articular land space as an herbal plantation to many species of plants such as l
emongrass, chillies and much more.
AIM
To encourage and promote polytechnic to introduce the home herbal garden concept
to students
To be a reference or directory of herb related landscapes especially for Archite
cture students
To inculcate a sense of familiarity from childhood with surrounding biodiversity
and its conservation, especially herbal plants
ZONE C INTERACTION
Zone C promotes interaction between nature and denizen of Ungku Omar Polytechnic
as it proposes wood decking as an outdoor recreation with gazebos, seating area
and colourful softscapes.
AIM
As a space for outdoor activities and leisure
To promote and enhance active outdoor lifestyles

To foster a greater appreciation for the natural environment.

ZONE D PRESERVATION
Zone D proposes a butterfly farm with an objective to conserve the Yellow Birdwi
ng in Penang by the reintroduction of this butterfly and planting of its host pl
ant, the Aristolochia tagala.
AIM
To promote nature awareness and advocating conservation as to educate people of
the importance of conservation and sustainable living.
To promotes involvement of students out of the academic courses
To promote Ungku Omar as the preservation hub of nature, thus solidifying the go
od image of the institute nationally and internationally.