Bali (Day 1)

I been reach KLIA 2 in 6.30am, it is very early in the morning , but u can see a lots of people in the check in area. Luckily i brought only the sling bag and one backpack , so no worry on check in.

After waiting my course mates finished check in, i been take breakfast in MC Donald, with my favorite - Fillet O Fish.

I guess I'm the earliest person wait at the boarding area.

20 minutes later, finally the arrives, we waiting for the boarding at 8.40a.m. We spent the time taking selfie too.

This is a must taken picture  of the plane for all traveler whenever they fly under 40,000 feet.

After 3 hour of siting ,we been arrival in Bali finally. I saw very beautiful building with a very vernacular design, Bali airport  really splendidly beautiful.

This is the Bali airport terminal, that's super long queue, is too bad they don't have the passport scanner in Bali airport like KLIA 2. That also happened a very funny conversation between me and the immigration officer.

Immigration officer: How many days you will stay in Bali?

Me: Erm... 4 days.

Immigration officer: Why not 4 months?

Me: I wish .... Hahahaa

Too bad i still have class after the Sabe week. XD  

One of my course mates  -Diya's  luggage been broken, we waiting her to claim her lost and refund, luckily she bought Insurance.

U can see a lot of drivers taken their client;s name after walking out the arrivals halls

The exit if the arrival hall also fill with Balinese style. 

Thanks to our driver - Sea Shore, we safely arrival in Ubud town, but that's really long journey the way to our hostel from Bali airport.

Our hostels is really located very 'inside' of the street.

When I enter our hostel - IGNA bungalow , I was have a big Wow, its really beautiful with a pool too.

Chee Kiat and me stay a room at the corner of the building, the design was very open and clean.

There's a balcony u can take breakfast and enjoying the view, but seriously that's big glare in the afternoon.

We was waiting each other showering , later then explore the Ubud street and hunt for some food. Surprisingly, u can saw a lots of tourist in the town, majority are westerner.

We found a nice restaurant , because of the day was Valentine , so the restaurant are mostly decorate with very romantic atmosphere.

 My first meal in Bali - Tom Yam, not really recommended , Malaysia Tom Yam more nicer. But their pork chop is taste really nice, it is very hard to found in Malaysia too. 

After finish dinner, they plan for a night swim, but only the girls swim.

Well, I'm out of energy so I rest very early, but tomorrow could be more exciting to explore in Ubud , Stay Tuned !

   

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IPOH TRIP (4 days3 nights) PART 4

Day 4

Sekeping Kong Heng
The last 2nd station we visit Sekeping Kong Heng, Sekeping Kong Heng in the charming old town of Ipoh , is the latest additional to the Sekeping family of retreats.

It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of same name on the ground floor that serves great coffee and the best local dishes in the town.

ALL effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible in contrast to the surrounding new architecture interventions.

In addition, an extension has been added at the back , tucked away to reveal an inner courtyard with a dramatic stairway to take guests up to their rooms.

IS also used as a hostel to house theatre performers who performed in the adjacent theatre building that was burn down in the 50s.

last but not least, our sem 3 group photo (sorry being like a monkey XP )

Kellie's Castle

The last station is Kellie's Castle we went back to K.L , Upon entering the area i was dumbstruck by the view of the magnificent structure. Before entering and buying tickets you can read on the wall of the history of Kellie's Castle, a pic of the owner was also displayed. It was so very interesting that a house was built that way there in Perak!

I always think this is quite an interesting place to bring friends who visit me in Ipoh. The story behind this castle is a doctor showing his love for his wife. He wanted to build this castle for his wife who didn't live to see the completion of it.

The signage were clear, the story was well told, but it leave enough room for the imagination to wander, gives a glimpse to how the colonials lived at that time. The stories that the place is hunted adds to the romanticism of the mansion

It's a very big castle with a helicopter landing pad, surrounded by a river which use to be full of crocs. To get there we used to need to take boat across the river but now a bridge was built.

The building is unique with lots of secret doors and alleys; even there is a underground which is dark. Some said it lead to other parts of the house. Interesting architecture and history.

Last group photo in Ipoh, Bye Ipoh

IPOH TRIP (4 days3 nights) PART 3

DAY 3
Finally , the day has come, we waiting for so long,carving for the lost world. We were wake up at 7.30 a.m , having breakfast at Mc Donald (5 minutes walking distance from our hotel). After we gather 10 a.m before the go to Lost World

HOYAHHH (big jump for the candid shot infront of  Lost World), We are so freaking exciting and there's quite alots for people waiting at there.

The Lost World of Tambun is located at the historic town of Ipoh, Malaysia. It is one of most popular theme park which full of adventure with the most fascinating rides and attractions. This 65 million ringgit theme park is situated in the middle of the natural landscapes of the North-South corridor of Perak, encircled by exquisitely magnificient limestone traits. There are 5 primary components make up this world of adventure – Lost World Hot Springs, the Tiger Valley,the Water Park, the Amusement Park and the Lost World Petting Zoo.

We are queuing for the locker, see the queue is longg..

After we pay for the big locker, and 8 people share one big locker, crazy right?!

Nearly 5.30 p.m , we all having bath and clean our self, and the taking the last ride before leaving Lost World (satisfied =) ) 

How to get there?

Visitors may travel by bus (Transnational, Yoyo, Shuttle, Sri Maju, Konsortium, Plusliner) or by flight (Air Asia, Firefly) or even by train - ETS Train.

Operation Hours

Lost World of Tambun theme park is closed on every Tuesday, except for every school holiday and public holiday. It opens from 11 am to 6pm on Monday- Friday and opens from 10 am-6pm on weekend and school holiday / public holiday. Learn more about Lost World of Tambun

Visualisation Communication Presentation Layout III

NEW LAYOUT COMPOSITION

ORIGINAL LAYOUT

This assignment task is manage  change to futuristic style, i compose it with the galaxy theme by the building  concept itself,  form by some organic shape to achieve the clustered as well .

OLD Vs NEW: Can Contemporary and Historical Architecture Exist?

In this 21^st century , architecture always bring out unexpected ideas, they brave enough to explore some to combine two building with different characteristic or element. Lots of example been built outside of Malaysia, we could found some in here too. For example, Sekeping Kong Heng in Ipoh is a historical building, but they try to renovate it, build the modern hostel and swimming pool on the second floor. Although the façade still maintain the same, but the interior was design with the combination of historical and post-modern , its created a very strong definition , brings out different aesthetic value from the others, the building itself have balance the overall at the same time.

 Unfortunately, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, the people were criticism and debate about the building, because the crystal has taken away much of the attention from the actual contents of the Royal Ontario Museum and it also monopolize the original architecture. Based on my reader Susan Macdonald, is building losing its soul? The crystal constructed by aluminium, steel frame and glass with 5 interlocking prismatic structures. Because of the slanting wall, it’s hard to exhibits the display and wasted the space, it definitely loose by the main purpose of the museum, form always follow function, that’s why is unaccepted by public.

  But in other successful cases, the iconic glass pyramid, the Louvre in Paris been accepted by public with many compliment and praising it as a masterpiece .Based on my readers Nathan Robinson, there’s a key question the city must ask itself in weighing every proposed development, “we must build in the style of the era because it is the style that people of the era build in.” In my opinion, one of the most successful key because the additional of contemporary does not interfere with the interior exhibit and the historical artwork. The pyramid was built independently without disturbing the museum, at the same time in provide aesthetic value and purpose and it provide a new sense of balance to the overall structure.

  Conclusion, architecture and the designer need to learn all the context of the work, building history, significance to society location, purpose of the addition and visual harmony with the principle of ‘Architecture of Additions’. It is crucial to evaluate what separates successful examples from the rest, and explore the potentials of this artwork of balancing the old and the new and may be the perfect balance between contemporary and historical architecture.

Visualisation Communication Presentation Layout II

NEW LAYOUT COMPOSITION

ORIGINAL LAYOUT

This assignment task is actually to improve the original layout, i found out the original is simple and boring, so i could add more slanting to adding more information, my ways of layout is more messy and lots more attraction then previous layout.

Visualisation Communication Presentation Layout

NEW LAYOUT COMPOSITION

ORIGINAL LAYOUT

This assignment definitely is the most interesting assignment, i always want to try different arrangement or design on the final presentation board, but its always take a lots of time . I really learn a lots of the arrangement , how to compose it and the Photoshop skill improve more .i feel better then now, but still need to be more faster, practice always make prefect.