This
Malaysia based architect
designed for the Malaysian
Government office
complex,hostels, schools,
hospitals and clinic.
Office
Architecture:
Design and construct a
cost-efficient
multi-purpose structure
within the confined space of a
small site. It comprises a
fully-fledged office area,
conference centre, theatre,
nursery, gym, public gallery
and a 2-storey car park.
Application
of Tropical
Architecture:
The concept
was a
contemporary building
specially adapted to the
demanding Tropical
climate of high
temperatures, high
humidity and heavy
tropical
downpours.
Time
schedule: The
design evolved in
stages and at differing times
before attaining the present
form. The final sketch
design was
completed in
two weeks, and
physical
construction took
a total of
two and a half
years.
The application of
Tropical
Architecture
is everywhere in evidence. A
dramatic curved roof protects the
building from the harsh Tropical
sun and Monsoon rain. Large
overhangs cover the entire
perimeter of the building. The
front of the building faces west,
so generous use of aluminum
louvers help to shade the building
from the low afternoon sun.
The building itself is actually
rectangular in
shape, with columns spaced at
intervals of 8.3 meters, which is
derived from the car-parking
width of 3 cars. The curving of
the roof, louvers and canvas
canopy create the distinct
impression of
Malaysian
Style
Architecture.
This
is a good example of an
energy-efficient
building,as seen in the roof and
sun shades, which have the effect
of reducing the heat load to
the house. A high percentage of
direct sunlight is blocked out
from reaching the building at all
times.Consequently, the building
uses a lot less energy for
cooling. Moreover, the building is
designed to be earth-quake proof.
Chin
Architect
is a local
architect
based in
Sabah,
Malaysia
and is therefore familiar with the
climatic and local council’s
requirements.Thus able to design
plans that suit the local
condition perfectly. The roof
frames were set out on a
factory floor, and inspected and
approved by the
architect
and engineer before a life-size
mock-up was erected in the
factory. Only after a full
inspection and approval was given
did fabrication begin.The
roof trusses were completed
in many segments and transported
to the site 300km away by trucks.
The segments were hoisted by
crane to the top of the
building, and assembled in
sequence from the edges of
the building. We were relieved
when it expired that they met
in the middle of the roof
pitch.
Chin Architect is designed
the Interior of this massive
Halls,Counters, Back drops also.
The end-product is a
successful application of
modern
styling, using
locally-made materials which are
adapted to the local
climate, all of which points to
the competency of a
local
architect.
