RAS203 Project 2 : The New CO-OP Kindergarten

Assalammualaikum, my name is Muhammad Nuqman Hakim Bin Nasharuddin. For this posting, I'm going to tell and show the journey of our Project 2 which is The New CO-OP Kindergarten. 

We are required to design a kindergarten at Polytechnic Port Dickson for our client which is Polytechnic Port Dickson CO-OP.

I hope you guys enjoy and steep into this posting as I am. 

Introduction

Kindergarten is such a crucial time for young children between age 4 to 6 years old to develop cognitive, social, self-help, and literary skills. This is known as the sensitive window opportunity where children learn skills/knowledge at their best. 

Maria Montessori (1870-1952), a famous Italian doctor well-known for her teaching philosophies and principles in education for the young, believed that children were not blank slates, but that they each had inherent individual gifts. It was a teacher's job to help children find these gifts, rather than dictating what a child should know. She emphasized independence, self-directed learning, and learning from peers. Children were encouraged to think and make their own decisions without adults’ influence.

How have our contemporary architecture trends evolved in facilitating such philosophies to effectively take place? Architects designing spaces for children need to pay a great deal of attention to how the architectural design provokes delight and sensory experience, use of colors, materials, fabrics, and the overall organization of spaces for children (Tan Bee Eu, 2018).


THE CLIENT 

Tadika Koperasi Minden, Universiti Sains Malaysia / Tadika Koperasi Politeknik Port Dickson, Port Dickson

KEYWORDS 

Sustainable + Tropical Design Strategies + Early Childhood Learning Facilities + Day-care (transit) Space + Universal Design


Propose Site

The Proposed Site for the USM-KPM PPD is Located at Polytechnic Port Dickson.

The site lies in an established educational complex area surrounded by existing students’ hostels, staff houses, cafeterias, offices, and other USM students’ amenities such as sports courts and health center.


Basic Design Requirements

 The floor area for both the ground and first floor of the kindergarten should not be more than 650 m2 (6997 sqft ≈ 7000 sqft). 

• Entry Foyer 

• 6 Classroom (age 4, 5, 6 years old) 

• Music/Drama Room 

• Art & Craft Room 

• Dining Hall/Canteen 

• Quiet Room/Nap Room 

• Sick Bay • Children’s Library 

• Indoor Play Area 

• Outdoor Play Area 

• Office/Administration 

• Meeting Room 

• Principle Office 

• Staff Washroom 

• Children’s Washroom 

• Diaper Changing Room 

• General Storage 

• Laundry 

• Kitchen 

• Parking for staff and visitor 

• Drop-off & Pick-up Porch 

• General Circulation 

(these are the basic spaces expected to be included in the design, however, a more elaboration of additional spaces is anticipated)


Project Objective

• To demonstrate knowledge and practice in understanding Early Childhood education philosophies and integrate into architectural intervention. 

• To develop a design concept based on learning principles for young children. 

• To apply architectural design elements and principles with the appropriate use of forms and clear structural grid approach to optimize space function. 

• To understand the relationship between form, functions, and spatial experience. 

• To enhance student ability in critically analyzing the common issues of kindergarten development, in terms of building form/orientation, user interaction indoor-outdoor environment, use of colors and tactile materials for the inspiring sensory experience. 

• To demonstrate an understanding of ergonomics and universal design principles. 

• To experiment in construction detailing that integrates environmental-friendly materials and building services for a 2-story building. 

• To master fundamentals in using post & beams systems and medium span structures. 

• To intelligently decide on construction and detailing which reflects the integration of environmentally friendly structures, materials, and services most appropriate for multiple functions and double-layer building with post & beams and short to medium span structures. 

• To apply passive approaches for environmental comfort and energy efficiency by utilization of natural ventilation, daylighting, solar shading, vegetation, etc.; and

• To develop skills and techniques in manual architectural graphic presentation, with the use of dry, wet, or combination of both dry & wet techniques for coloring.


Project Execution - Phases and Tasks




Phase 1 : Site Analysis, Building Requirement and Precedent Study

( Group Tasks )


Phase 2 : Proposed Design 

( Individual Tasks )

Presentation Boards

Board 1

Board 2

Board 3

Board 4


Model 
Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4



Design Progress Project 2




















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