Architecture students from Design Studio II visited the Bamboo Playhouse in
Kuala Lumpur and Tadom Hill Resorts in Selangor on 28 and 29 June 2022. The
trip was led by four lecturers, namely Fernando
Paulo Da Costa Andrade, Rahmawaty, Yong Song Zhe and Tew Bun Teck
from the Department of Architecture and Sustainable Design.
The objective of the trip was to provide the students with an opportunity to
explore and understand bamboo design and construction. It also aimed to
prepare the students for the upcoming international bamboo design
competition in China.
Students and lecturers at the Bamboo Playhouse
On the first day at Tadom Hill Resort, students and lecturers heartily
engaged in recreational activities, rafting and rowing on the artificial
lake, riding ATVs and enjoying BBQ until late hour. The second day, however,
was essentially dedicated to hours of sketching. Students divided themselves
into four groups and carried out their sketching at four different locations
around the resort premise.
While selecting their preferred point of view, the students were able to
transform their vantage views onto their respective sketching pads. They
were also able to pick up the sensory perception of the Tadom building’s
elements and details, structure and form, landscape and spatial qualities
during the sketching activity.
The premise owner of the Tadom Hill Resort, Datuk Lai Yeng Fock, was very
hospitable to the students. He took the time to show the students around and
explain the characteristics of bamboo. Furthermore, he showed how bamboo
charcoal was made and brought the students to visit a new bamboo structure
which was still under construction. The students also had the opportunity to
see Datuk Lai’s staff (Orang Asli) demonstrate bamboo-cutting techniques.
Some of the activities enjoyed by students at Tadom Hill Resort
Students busy with their sketching
Datuk Lai explaining the characteristics of bamboo
Datuk Lai’s staff demonstrating the sawing technique
Students sawing the bamboo
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