Interim 1
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Interim Crit 1
Panel: Dr Zaky Fakri
Comments from Panel
To consider privacy and security of design and possible fencing around the site.
To further develop the scheme and village design concept
To check on the arrangement of spaces within the building – private and public spaces
To improve on contextual design response
Response
After some consideration, the decision was made to maintain the ground floor as an open space for the public without fencing as the building is intended for the surrounding community and neighbouring school. Instead, privacy is implemented through arrangement of spaces, placing private spaces on higher floors. Regarding design scheme and concept, further research was done on the concept of village and the interpretation of the village according to psychology of space, Subsequently, research on psychology of space informed the arrangement of private and public spaces within the building. The surrounding context was further analysed to generate suitable design response.
Interim 2
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Interim Crit 2
Panels: Prof Ar Cheah, Ar Rushdina, Ar Izny
Comments from Panels
Programs
Further elaborate on the term ‘lifelong learning center’
Currently program is not detailed enough
identify 3 to 5 activities that can be done as programme for elderly and the spaces would be determined
Need to fully understand the subject of the elderly
Do more case studies on theory of elderly
Presentation Style
Presentation style is very pragmatic, should be more of a vision
need to be clear on why your design/approach is better than others
Design
Design boundary to be a garden that links the area around the site
spice garden next to school
circuit area for walking and exercising by elderly
resting areas for elderly
Design can be further improved
Go to the next level of design by using terms such as axis, nodes, etc to add design value
Swimming pool can be used for aqua-therapy as well as swimming
Response
The biggest issue that needs to be addressed is the further research and detailed studies on elderly and programmes for elderly. The current programmes and spaces provided in the building need to be analysed and revaluated in order to carry out the necessary improvements. Also, need to improve presentation style and approach. In future, need to carefully plan the presentation and flow in order to convince the panels of the design intention. Relevant design input from panels can be implemented.
Interim 3
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Interim Crit 3
Panels: Ar Sofie, Dr Marek
Comments from Panels
Site
Explain how the elderly will access the site whether by public transport, by car or by walking.​
Presentation Style
No need to present all the information on the board as when presenting too much info the panel will get lost.
- ​Instead, have a clear direction when presenting to clearly convey the message.
Design
Further develop the design and consider how to give a resort-like feel for the comfort of the elderly.
Drawings
Keep plan drawings clean and simple such that can be easily read.
Response
As this is the final crit before final presentation, the comments are helpful in highlighting the points that need to be corrected before final. As of such, all comments are taken into account in developing the final scheme and preparing for the final presentation.