Pantai Kerachut - Site Analysis Pt1

1. S I T E P L A N

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Site A
Location : Teluk Bahang. Penang
Dimension: 100m x 200m
Surrounding Context: Forest /
Beach

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9. C L I M A T E

10. Average Land Temperature: 27°C
Average Sea Temperature : 29.5°C
Average Sand Temperature : 25°C
Average Humidity : 80%

11. 5 principles to understand the wind direction and
speed:
•Velocity
•Direction
•Pressure
•Convection (density & temperature)
•Venturi effect
Convection diagram:
As shown in the diagram, air (wind) flows from the forested
area on the hill site to a meadow will tend to rise. It is due to
air in the meadow is exposed to more solar radiation, hence
making the air less warmer and dense.

13. Penang is hilly area therefore it has regional variation in weather.
Dry Season : December to March
Wet Season : April to November
Wind Direction
May to September : from southeast, below 15 knots.
November to March : from the northeast, around 10-20 knots.
Monsoon Seasons in Penang
April to May
September to October.
Average Rainfall is 240-400mm. During this period, no outdoor activity is
allowed.
*What is monsoon? It refers to the rainy phase of a seasonal changing
pattern due to the reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in
precipitation.

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15. Low Tide

16. High Tide

20. V I E W S

21. MAJOR VIEWS INTO THE SITE

22. A - Major view to site from the sea (Travelling by boat)
MAJOR VIEWS INTO SITE
A

23. View to Site from Sea
A

24. B– From the Beachside
B
MAJOR VIEWS INTO SITE

25. b
View from Beachside

26. C - From the Arrival area after hiking (Sandy + Minimum trees)
C
MAJOR VIEWS INTO SITE

27. C
View from Arrival Area

28. MAJOR VIEWS FROM THE SITE

29. RANGER WATCH TOWER AREA
COASTAL WATCH TOWER AREA
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

30. COASTAL WATCH TOWER AREA

31. 1. View of Beachside (“Ru” trees)
2. Pleasant view of the Ocean
3. View of jetty (under construction) & of incoming boats
4. A view of Minimum trees (Towards turtle breeding ground, Presence of Ambung-Ambung trees)
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POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

32. 1. View of Beachside (“Ru” trees)
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

33. oakTREE
“RU” Trees (Oak Trees)
Oak Tree
- Has taproots root type, which grows deep
underground, seeking a dependable supply of
moisture.
- Traps and holds the soil in position, preventing
mudslide or soil erosion of the beach.
- Provides shades for human activities below the tree.
- Suitable for rough house construction.
Proportion of human scale to oak tree.
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

34. 1
2 3
4
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
1. View of Beachside (“Ru” trees)
2. Pleasant view of the Ocean
3. View of jetty (under construction) & of incoming boats
4. A view of Minimum trees (Towards turtle breeding ground, Presence of Ambung-Ambung trees)
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

35. 2. Pleasant view of the Ocean
An overview of the beach from the shelter area, a
pleasant panoramic view without obstruction.
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

36. 1
2 3
4
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
1. View of Beachside (“Ru” trees)
2. Pleasant view of the Ocean
3. View of jetty (under construction) & of incoming boats
4. A view of Minimum trees (Towards turtle breeding ground, Presence of Ambung-Ambung trees)
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

37. 3. View of jetty (under construction) & incoming boats
A not so pleasant view of the beach due to the construction
of the jetty, considered an eyesore the visitors.
Also the view of many incoming boats to the shore can be
quite an unpleasant view.
Negative View
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

38. 1
2 3
4
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
1. View of Beachside (“Ru” trees)
2. Pleasant view of the Ocean
3. View of jetty (under construction) & of incoming boats
4. A view of Minimum trees (Towards turtle breeding ground, Presence of Ambung-Ambung trees)
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

39. 4. A View of Minimum trees
Towards the turtle breeding ground & the presence of
Ambung-ambung trees.
A shady area with trees as landscape.
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

40. RANGER WATCH TOWER AREA

41. 1. View of Campsite/Campers
Positive Views
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2. View of Forest/Jungle
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

42. 1. View of Campsite / Campers
A 180⁰ view of the campsite along with the campers.
An empty ground mainly for the purposes of camping,
widely used for human activities.
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

43. 2
Negative Views
1
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VIEWS
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE
1. View of Campsite/Campers
2. View of Forest/Jungle

44. A 180⁰ view of the back of the campsite, jungle and part
of the hiking trail.
The views are mainly blocked by the tall trees all around,
obstructing a clear view of the hiking trail.
2. View of Forest/Jungle
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

45. Ascending Order of the
Height of the Trees
Campsite Area
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

46. A Proportional Scale of
the Jungle Trees to Average Human Size
Meranti Jelutong
MAJOR VIEWS FROM SITE

47. QUALITY OF VIEWS

50. QUALITY OF VIEWS

51. POINTS OF INTEREST

52. YELLOW - RANGER WATCH TOWER
Has a 360⁰ view of the campsite and the jungle.
The empty land aids in the view of the ranger,
ensuring the protection of the campers.
RED - COASTAL GUARD TOWER
The position along the beach ensures a clear
view of the jetty, shelter and the turtle breeding
ground, of these are the responsibilities of the
coastal guard.
In case of emergency, it creates easier access to
the shelter, jetty and the turtle breeding ground
as well as the lake.
POINT OF INTEREST ON SITE

53. E X I S T I N G S T R U C T U R E
B U I L D I N G S

54. LOCATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
CAMP SITE
SHOWER ROOM
RESTROOM
SHELTER

55. RESTING AREA (THE HALL)
• It is built with an open space with no walls around it to show the scenery and activities that
take place.
• For a large group of one-day trip visitors.
• A good place to have group activities.
• Easy to get on and off the beach.
• Why is it located there?
• The Northeast area of the beach has lower altitude so when high tide, sea water will cover the entire beach
• The Southwest is prohibited to have any human activities as it is the breeding ground for the turtles.

56. The Hall Shelter
SIZE OF BUILDINGS ACCORDING TO HUMAN SCALE

57. CAMP SITE
• Public area, no walls, no tall structures, experiencing the sense of nature.
• Located near the jetty as these two points are actually the path of the main traffic.
• It allows people to get on and off the beach.
• Located away from the lake to reduce the air humidity as well as mosquitoes and other bugs.
• A big flat ground covered with soil for people to do such activities.

58. Kitchen Table and Chair
SIZE OF BUILDINGS ACCORDING TO HUMAN SCALE

59. WHY IS IT BUILT LIKE THIS?
• It is built with an open space with no walls around it to show the scenery and
activities that take place.
Example: -Sound of the wave and the leaves waving just like they are whispering in the forest.
-Activities that take place around such as animals roaming around the area, tourist having picnic, birds
viewing and many more.
-Feel the space that the nature can provide.
-Some of the place along the beach area has a different altitude compared to the normal ground level.

60. WHAT KIND OF COLORS AND MATERIALS
DID THEY USED?
• The materials used in this area are cheap and easy to attain.
• The colors used are mainly to suit the surroundings such as the color of the soil and
wood (brown).
The material they used would mostly be found in the forest around it.
Example: - Timber, ropes and some steel and concrete for reinforcement.
In order for the animals to not see it as an alien object , the materials are all nearly made to be of the same texture
(wood texture).
WOOD AND CEMENT AS THE
BASE
CONCRETE AND STEEL
STRUCTURE
WOOD IS WRAPPED WITH
ROPE FOR RESISTANT AND
REINFORCEMENT

61. STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING
Questions that should be asked before designing:-
Example:-
- What harm will they cause towards the environment?
- Will the animals feel threatened?
- What will the visitors think of the structure?
The joints between each section is carefully calculated and measured so that it will last
longer and can withstand everything the nature is able to throw at.
Example: - Monsoon season, drought, high salt content, soft earth foundation.
The building style also allows natural sunlight and wind to penetrate the inner side of the building.
Besides, the materials used have been reduced due to the simple columns and roof structure.

62. MATERIALS
COLOR SCHEME

63. I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

64. TRAIL
Stairway trails are another way to
ascend higher slopes. The stairs
are constructed by making cuts
in the dirt, concrete and
manufactured wood.
One example is the nature trails, which is used by people learning about the natural world. Many trails
are designated day trails, meaning that they are generally used by people out for a short hike, less than a
day. Some trails are designated backpacking trails, or long-distance trails, and are used by both day hikers
and backpackers.
Concrete paving has also been
used for what it offers in night-
time visibility, environmental
friendliness, and low
maintenance.
Under high flow conditions,
water runs over the roadway.
The slot drain covers is
constructed as one of the
walkway.

65. SIGNAGE
The main purpose of a sign is to communicate, to convey information such that its receiver can make
cognitive decisions based on the information provided. In general, signs can be classified into the
following functions:
(a)Information: signs giving information about services and facilities, e.g., maps, directories,
instructions for use, etc.
(b) Direction: signs leading to services, facilities, functional spaces and key areas, e.g., sign posts,
directional arrows, etc.
(c) Safety and Regulatory :signs giving warning or safety instructions, e.g., warning signs, traffic signs,
rules & regulations, etc.

66. SAFETY
Major advantages of trail lighting includes: prevention of accidents and increase in safety.
There is some three-strand twisted natural fibre
rope along the steep trail, which is designed to
stretch under load in an elastic manner in order
to absorb the energy required to arrest a person
in free fall without generating forces high
enough to injure them.

67. WATER
There is an elevated water tank beside the camp site. The water tank provides
storage of water for drinking, fire suppression, food preparation as well as many
other applications.

68. C I R C U L A T I O
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69. Pedestrian Circulation Pattern

70. • Operating hours for registration: 8am- 6pm
• Peak season: Saturdays, Sundays & School holiday
• Family outings, school & cooperate camps
• Average of 300 visitors
• Limitation of 100 visitors at campsite
• Night activities for campers are allowed with pre-registration.
Pedestrian Circulation Pattern

71. Vehicular Circulation Pattern

72. • Boat as the main vehicle
• Traffic prohibited beyond the jetty
• No specific boat schedule
• Booking is required
Vehicular Circulation Pattern

73. Animal Circulation Pattern

74. • Turtles are sensitive towards light
• Attracted by pokok abung
Animal Circulation Pattern