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.

Duku’K- indicates one of the significant industries and prominent entity of the Jalan Blacksmith in Petanak area. Duku means ‘parang’ simply the another meaning of sword that used by the blacksmith back then to support their generations while approaching the common industry worked by the Hainan people back then. The main concerns that we put on the design is to make it multifunctional, attractive, interactive, and fit in with the surrounding context. Materials used as wall cladding till the constructions were reused to maintain the sustainability of the building. This four-storey building also provides staycation to the backpackers surround the area and other some sections that suits the youth. It aims to bring the youth and different ages of visitors together with the other two sites and lighten up the area.

Anime is a worldwide phenomenon that already influenced globally especially during the pandemic started to take over the freedom of humanity. Taking from one of the popular anime that could be enjoyed by any age, Pokemon, I came out to make a digital sports centre that based on the Pokemon’s popular phrase “Catch ‘em all”. These phrases then developed into a spherical building that resembles that PokeBall used in the anime. Thee three buildings has three different approaches according to the legendary Pokemon “Lake Guardians” consists of Mesprit (emotion), Uxie (knowledge) and Azelf (willpower). Besides, every area was designed to the gym arena from its popular game Pokemon series that have different elements highlighted in every area. This different area includes the wall climbing area, merchandise retails, café, garden and esports arena. Despite all the complex concept of these buildings, the main purpose of the building is to bring relaxation, commercial value, and e-sports all together.