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ATSA Architects Selected Works

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2002 MSSA DESIGN COMPETITION (1ST PRIZE) COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE COMPLEX KUALA KANGSAR, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Background Information The site measures approximately 48,043 sq ft. It is located at a prominent round about in the center of Kuala Kangsar Town. A historical clock tower is also located at the round about, which symbolizes the area as the center of town. Kuala Kangsar is also known and famous for many historical events as it was once a bustling Colonial Town. It is now the Royal Town for the state of Perak, where the official palace here is located.		Ground floor plan
Master plan	Original award winning design	Detail
Design Approach The building was designed to address both the Main street and also the river. As adjacent buildings do not address, or lake into account of the driver, we are attempting in our design to revitalize the back zone of these buildings by providing a connecting pedestrian walkway to the back of the adjacent building. The building has a height of 4 storey with level 2 to 4 storey designated for “ open office floors “ steel structure and glass window were used to express the required use of steel and glass for the competition. The oversized cantilevered roof is used to protect the skin of the building against our harsh tropical climate. The roof is supported with scaffolding like structure, which is designed to wrap around the building. Sun shading devices are located at the east and west sides of the building and vertical perforated metal fins are located on the North, Northeast, and Northwest side of the building.
Top back view above the river	View from Jalan Kangsar	View of the building
Front elevation of the revised roof design	Various view of the building	Various view of the building
A revised design as requested by the user. Here, the roof form is changed as to reflect one of the symbol of the Malay culture; The Tepak Sirih. In a Malay culture, its normally used as a customary gift or offering when introducing oneself to a group of people or family. Daun Sirih (bettle-nut leaf) is normally place in or along side a container or a holder made of silver and the receiver would normally chew on to the bettle nut, a kind gesture of acceptance. The purpose built development is also intended to be an iconic structure that will be identifiable to this historic town. It is also located by the corner road which leads to an area which have many Royal buildings.
Back elevation of the revised roof design	View across the river

2002 MSSA DESIGN COMPETITION (1ST PRIZE) BRIDGE AND PROMENADE KUALA LIPIS, PAHANG, MALAYSIA

Design Approach
In our design, we sought for an original design of a bridge to express the use of structural steel. Our approach led us to incorporate “the spirit of the place” (Genius Loci) to create a design that fit its context. The pedestrian bridge (the main feature of our design) has to connect one side of the river to another and at the same time create a unique experience. The arch like structure provides a sculptural form and at the same time act as an entrance to both sides of the river. The soft cell covering of the entrance also provides a shelter or a rest area from the harsh tropical climate.

Master plan

Site plan

Section across Sungai Jelai

On the other side of the bridge structure, a multi-purpose stage is placed. This can be used as a staging area for festivals and annual events. The design of the riverside promenade follows the natural terrain of the riverbank and consists of a town park and outdoor eating area. The stalls and eating area is placed at various levels, depending on its original contour levels of the riverbank. We alternate the stalls and eating area with some facing the river and the town to give equal importance to both views

Model view of the bridge

Model view of the bridge support with the Jetty

View of the entrance of the pedestrian bridge

Part section of the bridge and Jetty

Top view of the bridge

The “fish-like” form structure of the stalls, relates to the river as it symbolizes the source of natural life. The tree flowing roof form and plan also depicts the gentle waves of Sungai Jelai. These structures are also connected by walkways and jogging track with lush greenery. Pockets of green areas are introduced as parks and recreation.

View of the pedestrian bridge

The entrance gateway resembles traditional roof form also denotes a transtional space. A jetty is also placed below the bridge to centralize “ activities ” at the entry point. The open jetty structure covered only by a single roof offers an open area for users to casually wait and at the same time relate/enjoy the environment and its surroundings without any barriers.

View of the bridge and the promenade

Far view of the bridge

View of the Jetty

View of the roof covering at eating stalls

MSSA DESIGN COMPETITION PONTIAN, JOHOR, MALAYSIA

Backgound Information A design competition entry on a rectangular site measuring approximately 999,954.70 sq ft. Design Approach In this design for a Wet Market in Pontian, we have created spaces which conceptually follow the traditional street market in Malaysia but under a vast open roof system. The double volume height is purposely incorporated to allow for cross ventilation and also natural light to brighten up the space within. The roof and the metal louvers walls act as an envelope to protect the function inside. The metal louvers walls are used to protect from heavy rain and the penetrating sun while keeping the enclosure fairly open.		Front view
Ground floor plan	First floor plan
Roof plan	Model of the Wet Market
Front view of the building	Internal view	Side view

GATEWAY KUALA KANGSAR, PERAK, MALAYSIA

Design Approach
A gateway proposal into the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Various designs were submitted to the local authority to decide on a design which will symbolize a celebrative gateway entrance. Three design options were submitted to the Local Authority to choose, which is to be based on elements taken in and around Kuala Kangsar. Road level view of the entrance gateway. A sculpture form of “Daun Sirih” (bettle nut leaf).

Option 1 - Approach road view

Option 1 & 2 - Top view

Option 2 - Approach road view

Option 3 - Top view

Option 3 - Approach road view

BRIDGE KUALA KEDAH, KEDAH, MALAYSIA

Background Information
A bridge design at the estuary of the Kuala Kedah, in the northern state of Kedah.

Design Approach
The proposal calls for several bridge designs to link one side of Kuala Kedah and will act as an identifiable structure for the state of Kedah. One of the earlier requirements for the bridge design is to complement the design of the nearby yacht club which at that time was nearing completion. The design (The Option 1) also follows basic design of Islamic architecture in a modern context.


Various view of the bridge			Symetrical top view

Overall view

View at the embarkment

View from the embarkment

Dusk view at Kuala Kedah

Digital view showing the suspension system