The precedent study is based on a riverside/ boardwalk activity at an urban area in Malaysia or overseas. Students are to study in detail the space planning and design elements of the building/ linkages, discuss the interesting features of this development and demonstrate the understanding of architectural elements, environmental factors or the existing site context that contribute to the success/failure of the design.
This site to create a place where people could learn more about the local fishermen by being the focal point for the tourist to be educated about the history and the activity of the surrounding community and giving the opportunities for the local promote their income. The site was provided with the building which consists of activities like rooftop park, open gallery, and the main program of the site is the boat-making activity which promote the industry in boat-making in the area. There is also workshop for people who interested in boat-making process which located at the same building. As the nighttime come, activities like busking or late-night talk could be held west side of the building where a stage is provided and seating for the audience. Playground and water feature are provided for the people of all age to enjoy their visit.
This center is focusing on developing digital game in Petanak area. Digital gaming is not really known in the area since it was in a community which most of the residents are elderly. Being able to make the community to connect with each other using digital gaming is the main goal of the design. Many people have that stereotype that digital gaming is only for youngsters, however it was proven that digital gaming could help improves one’s body and mental health and it is recommended to elderly. Providing a digital game for everyone of every age in something that I incorporated my design which also could help increase the number of visitors or tourist that come in that area. Therefore, each activity is provided to suit with all different ages in the local community as they are the main targeted users.