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The Southern Sojourn
Johor Bahru is one of the largest and fast developing city in Malaysia right behind her infamous sister Kuala Lumpur. Started off near the river of Segget as a small town as a result of the old sawmill located on the end of the river, this city currently become one of the fastest developing city…
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Johor Bahru as a Point of Convergence
Johor Bahru City Centre is the focal point in Johor Bahru looking to the masses of tourists and locals approaching the city day by day. This is due to the image of Johor Bahru as the capital city of Johor which eventually attracts outsiders and insiders to come once in a time. It is a…
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JB Oldest District : A Day’s Journey Through Time
A one-day trip will never surfice to explore the beauty of old Johor Bahru. I as a Kuala Lumpur resident, it was my first ever coming to this old district of JB. Being the earliest meeting point for multicultural groups such as the Chinese, Malay and Indian, it’s a no-brainer that it became one historical…
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Explore Old Town JB
Johor Bahru is the capital of the Malaysian state of Johor and the country’s southernmost metropolis. Old Town Johor Bahru is the state’s oldest district. Old Town Johor Bahru was a cultural melting pot, acting as an early meeting site not just for Chinese settlers, but also for Malay and Indian groups, hence there are…
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A Design Manifesto Exhibition on the Future of Bandar Sri Permaisuri [25 May – 19 June ’23]
As part of the design studio activity, students were to curate and publicly exhibit their manifestos or design intentions. The exhibition promotes the students’ talent and gives them the opportunity to present their ideas physically to a wide audience. The exhibition also aims to showcase the speculative future and future thinking aspect of architecture implemented…
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The Healing Hub
This poster describes the mental health problems experienced by residents in urban areas today. The human in the middle of this poster depicts the hustle and bustle of city life can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety for people. The green element represents the impact of nature in order to enhance and promote…
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“into the VRAINS” of Bandar Sri Permaisuri
BSP into the VRAINS Bandar Sri Permaisuri or BSP is a well-planned town that based on Transit Oriented Development or TOD. The main idea of this manifesto is to give a picture and the potential of Bandar Sri Permaisuri in the future, is it good or is it bad? Bandar Sri Permaisuri, a vibrant community…
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SEEDs of Bandar Sri Permaisuri
SMEs Economy through Eco-norms Development Green growth practices in local SMEs involve adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to business operations. This can include implementing energy-efficient practices, reducing waste and pollution, using renewable resources, promoting sustainable supply chains, and integrating sustainable practices throughout the business operations. Seeding a brighter future in economy;
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“Fast Forward” – BSP as Potential Sustainable City.
The future holds many possibilities and this is what I imagine Bandar Sri Permaisuri to be in 50 or 70 years ahead. A sustainable utopian city. There is an article mentioning that Bandar Sri Permaisuri fulfils the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) criteria. A Transit-Oriented Development is a compact, mixed-use complex centred on a transit station designed…
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