Izmira Jazina
Project 2a
The Discovery Center (Genius Loci) - Site Analysis, Site Response and Design Concept
The project design brief calls for an
architectural response toward the sense of place with a strong engagement and relationship to the site and programmatic
requirements. Project 2a requires an analysis of the site context as a starting point. It is a fundamental need for any design
project as it will suggest a series of parameters to suggest architectural solution, one that will be appropriate to the place and
its meaning, and contributes to its context. The site needs to be understood, in both intuitive and personal ways, as well
as quantitative and measured means.
Designing a Discovery Centre (Visitor Centre), especially for Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest is the task at hand. The overall project should highlight and celebrate the diversity of culture, tradition, and history as well as the area's health (for instance, the availability of clean air and a healthy environment), as well as the local neighbourhood, activities, and economy. The structure of the building will be used for the following things:
To house and display pertinent educational materials for visitors to understand and appreciate. To provide areas/spaces to conduct any type of engaging programme related to the Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest and the exhibition. To provide a physical point of reference that keeps the culture, history, memory, and essence of the place alive.
Physical model of Project 2b