This document provides information about Tan Jetty in Penang, Malaysia. It includes a site plan that orients the reader to the location of Tan Jetty relative to other clan jetties and nearby landmarks. The document then provides more details about the history, culture, and design of a proposed Visitor Interpretation Centre (VIC) to tell the story and preserve the memory of Tan Jetty. Floor plans and drawings of the VIC show how it would be built upon the existing bridge structure of Tan Jetty and include spaces like a reception area, gallery, cafe, and deck to immerse visitors in the history of the clan jetties.

1. PENANG
CLAN
JETTIESLIM JETTY
CHEW JETTY
TAN JETTY
LEE JETTY
Clan Jetties of Penang, Weld Quay, Georgetown, Penang.
YEOH JETTY NEW / MIX JETTY
CULTURE & CELEBRATIONS
VIEWS & VISTAS
JETTY CHOSEN :TAN JETTY
CIRCULATION
vehicular
motorbikes
pedestrian
boats
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2
3
Starts from
the first day
to the ninth
day of the
Lunar calender.
It is when
paperboats
are released to
the ocean and
devotees would
have their joysticks
and pray to the
Ninth Emepror God.
Held on the ninth
day of every Lunar
month where on
the eve of that
festival, family
prepare a long
table with delicious
meal. During
midnight, the
devotees start
praying to the
Jade Emperor
for blessings.
Held on the every
July 14th of Lunar
Lunar calender.
On this day, family
members will
prepare feasts
and burn paper
products as
offerings to the
hungry ghosts.
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3
4
The houses
are all connected
to the main
wooden
walkway leading
towards the
bridge.
While walking
down the main
walkway, on
the left side is
the view of the
houses of
Chew Jetty.
The end of the
bridge is exposed
to the view of the
ships and
vast ocean.
View back
towards the
Tan Jetty from
the bridge.
short public landing stages
1882, Quay.
used for loading and unloding goods
and mouring of“sampans”.
small huts for temporary shelters
development of houses
HISTORY
SWOT
S :
strong cultural practices
unique characteristics of the place
view of the ocean
w :
poor access to roads
lack of cleanliness
high maintenance of houses
O:
reminder of significant history
improve economy of place
revive jetty activities
T:
unstable foundation
loss of culture identity
affect of nearby constructions
scale 1 : 2500
KUAN YIN
TEMPLE
clan jetties // private area
shophouses // public area
site boundary
chosen site
SITE PLAN
religious building

2. REMINISCEverb : indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events
DESIGN CONCEPT
The intention is to tell the story about the past history of the clan jetties to the visitors by
experiencing different feelings through walking into different spaces. Each spaces tells
a story of the clan jetty from where it all started until the present time.
HISTORY TIMELINE
the Chinese immigrants soon started building huts as they
often overnight at the docks
as Penang began to bloom, the Chinese immigrants
started building their own houses
19th CENTURY // ESTABLISHMENT OF JETTIES
started from being just a bridge for mouring“sampans”
1940’s // HARDSHIP UNDER JAPANESE OCCUPATIONS
all marine acticities were restricted and were force to
buy stale, rotting fish in the market
some of them saw a hole of their timber floors for
secret midnight fishing
1945 // BRITISH RESUME GOVERNANCE
two basic utilities were provide; water and electricity
2000’s // URBANISM
demolishment of Peng Aun Jetty, Koay Jetty and Ong Jetty
Penang Clan Jetties, 1910
To design a Visitor Interpretation Centre (VIC) as a platform to
tell people about the“unknown”history of the clan jetties.
The VIC also acts as the“spirit”of the jetty in a way that even if
the jetties were to demolished in the future, the“spirit”still lives.
DESIGN INTENTION
KEYWORDS
livelihood : children used to roam freely from one
house to another
PRESENT // AFTER EFFECTS
changing in the ambience of the clan jetties
SPACES
ESCAPE
FREEDOM
TRAPPED
CHANGE
LOSS
EMPTINESS
RECEPTION
OFFICES
STORAGE
GATHERING
TOILETS
GALLERY
MISC //
WALKWAY
CAFE
BOOK SHOP
STORAGE
PANTRY
TOILETS
DECK WALKWAY
“THE MEMORY BOXES”
DESIGN DEVELOPMETS
front view
front viewCIRCULATIONS + SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS
boat“sampan”circulation to transport
visitors back to the shore
top view
small cubicles were added to the
gallery to mimic the arrangement
of the houses
top view
a pergola is added at the entrance
of the reception area to represent the
establishments of the jetties // a deck is
added as well
top view
the cafe area is adjusted to an angular
position to break (change) the circulation
pattern // a walkway is added to connect
the cafe to the deck
top view
CAFE
MISC GALLERY RECEPTION
DECK
LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
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2
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DESIGN INSPIRATION
The Maunsel Sea Forts, England.
The fort is consists of seven stilted
clusters of buildings surrounding
a central command towerand are
connected by catwalks or bridges.
SARAH BINTI MOHAMED ESA // 0324805 // TUTOR : MR KEITH

3. ROOF PLAN
scale 1 : 500
FLOOR PLANS
scale 1 : 250
SECOND LEVEL
Consists of reception, office,
toilets and storage.The
reception plays part to
welcome
the visitors.
EXISTING STRUCTURE
BRIDGE OF TAN JETTY
VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
THIRD LEVEL
Consists of a long stretch of
gallery with cubicles on each sides
to display photos or exhibitions.
THIRD LEVEL
A MISC space which is a 7 meter
narrow walkway leading towards
the book shop and cafeteria.
THIRD LEVEL
A small book shop
where visitors can buy
books and read at the
cafeteria
SECOND LEVEL
A cafeteria where
people can chill and
relax and enjoy the
view.
SECOND LEVEL
A pergola is designed
at the entrance to
represent the establishment
of the jetties (the starting
point of the story).
FIRST LEVEL
The first level is where
the deck is located and the exit
of the VIC. The deck provides
spaces for the villagers
to park their boats.
ELEVATION
scale 1 : 250
THE DECK
The deck is designed
at thelowest level.
Therefore,visitors can
enjoy the boat riding
experince on their
way back.
BOOKSHOP
CAFETERIA
SECTION
scale 1 : 250
ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS
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