8, Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay Off Jalan
Ulu Kelang, 68000, Ampang Selangor D.E. Malaysia [ t ]
603-4257 1966, 603-4257 1948 [ f ] 603-4256 1005, 603-4256 9330
[ email ] trhy@trhamzahyeang.com
Location: Bukit Bintang
Precinct, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nos. of storeys: 2 storeys
Date Start: -
Completion Date: -
Areas: 1080 sq.m.(covered
net plaza area)
Site Area: 2,608 sq.m.
Plot Ratio/Density: -
Design Features:
The project consist of a huge semi-enclosed canopy (1,080
sq.m.) covering a public plaza, that will contribute towards
"place-making" in the city of Kuala Lumpur.
The plaza will contain a number of F&B outlets and
public multi-use spaces that shall become a destination
for local and overseas tourists to enjoy the local cuisine
, tropical environment and
culture of Malaysia. It is also a place for the public
to aggregate.
The large canopy has secondary layers or "leaves"
of roofing which are overlapped to permit cross-ventilation.
"Mixed-mode" bioclimatic devices such as overhead
fans and demister fans are used to improve conditions
of comfort and to keep users below cool. At night, super-bright
lights may be used to give the effect of turning night-into-day
making the place a 24- hour space.
The structural steel columns support the roof and the
multi-media screens below. The place will be unique and
one of its kind found anywhere in the world.
Summary of features:
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The roof as a "tropical
umbrella", encloses the spaces below for multi-use
activities giving partial protection from external
weather conditions.
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The umbrella also provides a
covered pedestrian thoroughfare from Jalan Bukit
Bintang to Low Yat Plaza at the rear.
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The umbrella serves as a focus
for the community. The umbrella's height gives it
added prominence as a landmark structure in the
precinct.
•
The umbrella serves as a focus
for the community. The umbrella's height gives it
added prominence as a landmark structure in the
precinct.
•
The umbrella has a multi-layered
overlapping roof form. Ventilation louvres and openable
sliding roof panels enables cooling of the spaces
below the roof, preventing heat build-up during
the day.
•
Under the umbrella will be various
mixed-mode bioclimatic devices to keep the users
cool such as the use of demister fans. Water features
and landscaping further improves the comfort level
of the users.
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The roof construction is a steel
frame with metal deck and polycarbonate skylights.
