COMMUNAL LIBRARY THE INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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The design inten�on is to connect community by crea�ng various ac�vi�es or experiences that are related to Klang and which
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community shares the same interest . Connect the community to nature by integra�ng greenery into the built environment.
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The purpose of this community library is to provide flexible pla�orm and inclusive range of resources and
services to meet the needs of individuals and groups for educa�on, informa�on and personal development
including recrea�on and leisure.
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DESIGN INTENTION

Library as social infrastructure

Bring in community integra�on and interac�on by invi�ng ac�vi�es that community

share a common interest.

Adaptability , Pla�orm for community engagement (experiencial spaces)

SITE PLAN Increase visibility of streetscape (Green)

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Place for youth to experience and involve Klang

SITE SECTIONS
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STRENGTH OPPORTUNITY
Rich Herritage - Valuable Preserve essence of place
Back Lanes provide alterna�ve func�on Recrea�onal space to bring people back to Klang
Place caters all races - Connec�vity Community engagements
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COMMERCIAL LOTS POSLAJU - SERVICES WEAKNESSES THREATS
No sense of direc�on - signages Pedestrian walkway covered by goods
STREET SECTION OF PROPOSED LIBRARY Lack of Communal Space Town losses soul and iden�ty
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No interes�ng nodes to cater community Lose connec�on between building and people
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COMMERCIAL LOTS ROAD COMMERCIAL LOTS COMMERCIAL LOTS

STREET SECTION OPPOSITE THE PROPOSED LIBRARY

EXTERIOR VIEW
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MASSING PUBLIC REALM VOID VEGETATION

DESIGN RESPONSE

COMMUNAL GARDEN provide pla�orm for an overview of Klang. Atrium created as the heart of the building, extracted the Atrium Stack Ven�la�on Greenery integrated to the built environment, proposed in library
architectural elements from tradi�onal shophouses’s courtyard. due to site’s neglected park.

DESIGN STRATEGY

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Green Facade system able to give an aesthe�c view towards the Linked bridges between two blocks, represen�ng paths of city, Maintain the consistency of floor levels according to neighbouring
Linear typology - circula�on
building, as well as improve the insula�on proper�es of buildings allow user to experience transi�onal spaces, increase the context.
and reduce the number of air pollutants possibility of social and visual interac�on between individuals.

THE ATRIUM
Located at the heart of the community library. Open to the large
covered skylight providing natural daylighting.Not only the main
spaces where social activities happen, people gather/socialise
between floorsbut also connect to the nature - contact with nature,
the natural lighting performance of roof skylight systems in
buildings with atriums and diurnal rhythms to meliorate the
indoor environment/ levels of comfort of the buildings.

Atrium design involves skylights and generous glazing areas that

provide an infusion of natural light which make the communal
library a prominent building.

INTERIOR VIEW
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Storage - Books
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KITCHEN
MEETING ROOM
LIBRARY CLUB
SECOND HAND BOOKS
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HISTORY DOCUMENTARY AV ROOM/
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BOOKS OF HEALTH

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DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION
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8. Klang historical dcumenta�on
1. 2nd hand book Reading sta�on

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17. Event space, stage

15. Documentary CD
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16. Workshop space

13. Computer labs

19. Viewing Deck

18. Res�ng Area

20. Roof garden

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LIBRARY SQUARE NEWS CORNER LIBRARY CLUB OF KLANG

Indoor plaza located at the heart of the library is a public space which invite Locals that passed-by able to grab daily news from the media and newspaper Library club of Klang brings both young and older genera�ons together to teamup for
community gatherings. publica�ons. Providing latest and updated informa�on everyday. special interac�ve workshops or community services in weekly, monthly or yearly basis.
Create an exposure and experience from Klang town.

2ND HAND BOOK STATION HERBS GALLERY BOARD GAMES STATION

Promote Books recycling located near the entrance, beside Chong Kok Kopi�am. The This idea depicts from the back alley of tradi�onal shoplots. The inten�on is to bring out Providing pla�orm for social benefits in both tradi�onal and modern board games.
entrance is greeted by a warm and cosy ambiance, along with the view of endless books the older genera�on culturally preserving tradi�onal herbs, conserving their tradi�on to Able to improve social skills and build self-esteem while interac�ng with people in a
neatly placed on the racks, allow community to stop by while or a�er having their meals. allow younger genera�on or locals to appreaciate the conserva�on of medicinal plants. posi�ve way.

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BACK ELEVATION
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KLANG HISTORICAL SCREENING READING STATION ROOF GARDEN &VIEWING DECK
Preserving oral history is a cri�cal first phase of genealogical research and data Worksta�ons and study tables are also available for people who bring in laptops. Roo�op observa�on deck at 3rd floor, allow an overview of Klang and its conserving
preserva�on. The ones that provide the informa�on are generally older members of Individual reading sta�on provide form of relaxa�on, s�mulate one’s mind, books can be tradi�onal shophouses. Incresing the possibili�es for locals or younger genera�on to be
the family, both their lives and their memories are at risk of being lost to �me. our teachers, mentors and supply inspira�on. aware of the vernacuar architecture in Klang. Notable tourism a�rac�on.

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COMPUTER LAB STREET LIBRARY EVENT SPACES &WORKSHOPS

Computers are available on a first-come basis. This services are designed to help Books of variety topics are organized along the sidewalk around the circula�on of the Pla�orm created for community engagement allowing Klang residents to par�cipate in
people with academic and job-related ac�vi�es, and help develop the educa�onal skills community library, increasing the possibili�es of people grabbing a book and stay public events. Interac�ons can be carried out between individuals visually and socially.
and strategies essen�al for academic achievement. to express in terms of reading to improve memory concentra�on. Benefit organiza�ons and individuals build ongoing and permanent rela�onships.

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Detail Drawing 3: Roof Garden Components
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Elevation view Isometric view Roof Beam
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Section of roof garden components

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Isonometic view of spider glazing system connection

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