by webmaster FAB | Jun 23, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Oleh ZAZALI MUSA
2011/06/23
JOHOR BARU: Old and new elements and features must co-exist and complement each other under the multi-billion ringgit Johor Baru city centre transformation project.
University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Dean, Faculty of Built Environment, Prof Dr Ahmad Nazri Muhamad Ludin said redevelopment did not mean the old has to make way for the new.
“But the most important thing is that the project is able to bring back the crowd to Johor Baru again and make it a vibrant city,’’ he said.
Ahmad Nazri said the opening of the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bukit Chagar here in 2008, was the main reason why the city centre was now ‘deserted’.
Prior to the opening of the CIQ, motorists and visitors especially Singaporeans would stop over in the city centre to change money and patronise eateries but the traffic had now been diverted to Jalan Tebrau and Stulang Laut.
He also said the parties involved in the transformation project must include the conservation of pre-war houses and heritage buildings in old parts of the city centre.
“These buildings are windows of the past and tells the rich history of Johor Baru and how the city has transformed into what it is today,’’ said Ahmad Nazri.
Malaysian Institute of Architects deputy president Saifuddin Ahmad said Johor Baru city must have its own uniqueness which could not be found in other Malaysia cities or towns.
He hoped the stakeholders would conserve heritage buildings or old buildings with historical value under the transformation plan.
“Development and redevelopment does not mean we have the liberty of pulling down old or historical buildings and replacing them with modern skyscrapers,’’ said Saifuddin.
He said old and heritage buildings could be turned into income generated products with new usage such as turning them into boutique hotels, specialty retail and food and beverage shops.
Johor will unveil the project this year to rejuvenate and redevelop the city centre in line with its status as one of the five flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia.
The RM1.8bil project includes RM200mil to open and clean up Sungai Segget, one of the filthiest rivers in the country, which flows along Jalan Wong Ah Fook in the city.
Several years ago, RM6mil was spent to cover up a stretch of the river, which has the reputation for being a dumping ground for raw sewage, into a pedestrian walkway.
The redevelopment project covers 485.62ha area within the Johor Baru city central area including Bukit Timbalan, Sungai Segget, the former site of the Lumba Kuda low-cost flats, Bukit Chagar CIQ and Tanjung Puteri Lorry Customs Complex.
Johor Baru has humble beginnings as a small Malay fishing village, originally known as Tanjung Puteri and was founded in 1855 by Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim, the father or Sultan Abu Bakar.
Sultan Abu Bakar, famously known as the “Father of Modern Johor” changed the name to Johor Baru after he moved the seat of government from Teluk Blangah in Singapore to Johor in 1866.
During his reign (1862-1895), Johor Baru was one of the “most modern and developed towns” in the Malay states due to the large presence of British and Chinese traders.
Source : Star Property
By : Zazali Musa
by webmaster FAB | Jun 22, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Oleh NURUL HUDA HASSAN
2011/06/22
JOHOR BAHRU 21 Jun – Lebih 400 penuntut daripada 21 institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) awam dan swasta seluruh negara menyertai Bengkel Seni Bina Ke-23 anjuran Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) di sini, baru-baru ini.
Bengkel tahunan dikenali sebagai ‘Terang’ dengan kerjasama Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) dan Pihak Berkuasa Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar (IRDA) itu diadakan bagi menjayakan projek mahasiswa tahun akhir jurusan seni bina.
Pengarah Projek, Teh Boon Soon berkata, pelbagai aktiviti termasuk mengenali tempat menarik di negeri ini disediakan sekali gus membolehkan peserta terlibat mampu membina kreativiti dalam usaha melahirkan lapisan arkitek berkualiti.
“Antara program ialah pameran lukisan hasil karya pelajar IPT iaitu 20 lukisan menggunakan cat minyak dan air dipamerkan di Laman Tun Sri Lanang dan 20 arca di Plaza Seni Jalan Wong Ah Fook,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, peserta turut dibawa mengunjungi Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim di Bukit Timbalan di sini bagi menjejaki laluan bersejarah yang menjadi mercu tanda pelbagai pembangunan di negeri ini.
Selain menyelesaikan tugasan berkumpulan dengan menjejaki 11 hentian yang dimulakan di Bukit Timbalan menyusuri Jalan Dhoby, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Persiaran Tun Sri Lanang, Legaran Segget, Balai Polis Lama, Persiaran Meldrum, Stesen Keretapi Lama, City Square dan berakhir di Plaza Seni.
Seorang penuntut Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur yang berasal dari Kedah, Tan Jun Hong, 19, mengakui teruja kerana dapat mengenali lebih ramai rakan daripada IPT lain.
“Saya juga kagum dengan pelbagai rekaan seni bina beberapa bangunan lama di negeri ini sekali gus ia memberi pengalaman menarik,” katanya.
Pendapat sama turut disuarakan dua penuntut Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Selamah Pazalo Rahman, 19, dan Nurhafizah Mohd., 20, yang gembira kerana berpeluang bertukar-tukar pandangan dengan rakan-rakan lain.
Malah, mereka yang merupakan sahabat baik juga teruja menjayakan pelbagai aktiviti yang diaturkan sepanjang program tersebut selain berpeluang menimba pengalaman baru.
“Kami sangat gembira kerana berpeluang menyertai program ini. Ini kali pertama kami mengikuti aktiviti yang melibatkan penuntut jurusan sama melibatkan pelbagai IPT dan ia memberi pengalaman menarik,” katanya.
Source : Utusan Malaysia Online
By : Nurul Huda Hassan
by webmaster FAB | Jun 22, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Four undergraduate students from Faculty of Built Environment have been selected to participate in the Hanyang International Summer School (HISS), Hanyang University Korea. The program will be conducted on June 27 to July 22, 2011. The students are Azreen Ariff Bin Zulkeflee (Quantity Surveying), Jellialive a/p Ami (Urban and Regional Planning), Norwahida Bt Mohd Talib (Urban and Regional Planning) and Alia Nurashikin Bt Nordin (Urban and Regional Planning). Faculty hopes this program can expose and introduce them to a new culture and surroundings.
by webmaster FAB | Jun 1, 2011 | event, News, Uncategorized
‘Terang’ is the theme given to xxiii Annual Architectural Workshop 2011 host by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai. This is one of most anticipated event in the academia of architecture in Malaysia and the region. Overall about 600 participants are expected from 22 institutions in Malaysia and the region. The Architectural Workshop has grown as an event that encourage exchange of ideas and knowledge, expression of opinions in various issues among participants, strengthening ties between the various architecture student communities and opportunities to interact with various parties that are involved in the architectural profession.
A common criticism is that universities have been regarded as detached from the community. They always claimed the world, not its host city, as its domain. This has sparked an idea to highlight the theme Terang! as a symbol of hope to re-enlighten the soul of Johor Bahru, one of the most successful empire in its region during early 16th century. The 23 Architectural Workshop tries to bridge this gap by organizing series of community participation activities in the Historical Johor Bahru city center. It may be a small step taken, but participants will be exposed to organize activities to the public, involving the public as partners of their creative ideas and making them to understand the importance of community participation in design activities.
Our sincere gratitude and acknowledgement to Department of Architecture, UTM; Unit Hal Ehwal Mahasiswa, UTM; Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM); Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA); Institute Sultan Iskandar, UTM and various contributors for their support and contributions to organize this event. Our heartfelt gratitude to our Platinum sponsor Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd for their generosity and contribution.
by webmaster FAB | May 28, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
On 27th May 2011, Dr Hisyam Rasidi and Dr Ismail Said delivered two lectures at Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang in Indonesia. Dr Hisyam explained on Sustainable Development: A Lesson from Science City and Dr Ismail talked on Placeness and Placelessness in Urban Context: An Overview on Urban Sustainability.The audience include academics and undergraduates from Department of Architecture. Apart from sharing knowledge with academics and students from Sriwijaya, the talks generate networking between Sriwijaya and UTM including the opportunity to conduct joint studio project; Landscape Urban Design studio for the coming semester.
by webmaster FAB | May 9, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Recently, a group of 27 second year landscape architecture students from Faculty of Built Environment, UTM have conducted a study and produced a comprehensive Landscape Master Plan proposal for FELDA Tenggaroh 1 in Mersing, Johor. This community service is for the benefit of local community towards improving their environmental wellbeing. As for the students, they are compelled to do so by the school as part of academic requirements, in lieu of SBL 2046: Landscape Community Design Studio.
This program is deliberately planned to connect servicing the community different environmental context with started learning outcomes: “to practice analytical skills and criticism in real landscape community through establishing enquiry by design; understand and apply an aspect of landscape planning and design, addressing an ecological , sustainable and livable community planning approaches.”
Two lecturers worked as studio masters cum. experts attest to the requirement of engaging students in conducting site visits and survey, data inventory, analysis and synthesis prior to establishing design concept, schematic and final master plan together with details on technical and construction drawings. Several conceptual themes such as Green Heart and Eco-village were proposed as an alternative development gearing towards greening for more social-recreational opportunities and conserving the existing ecology, natural resources for the sustainable community living respectively.
The Day present our Final Master Plan To Felda Tenggaroh 1
The holistic approach is to ensure high quality service learning judging from the overwhelming support during the presentation and exhibition held at the community hall . Finally, the students and the community as well as the FELDA Authority seem to benefit from this program of high commitment, team work, sharing and fun, making community service an effective learning tool.
