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1. DOWNTOWN KUCHINGA N E W L I V A B L E D I S T R I C T F O R K U C H I N G C I T Y C E N T R E
DOWNTOWN KUCHING OBJECTIVES
CONNECTED TO NATURE
green infrastructures filters stormwater on site & provides
space for flooding. Native plants reduce water & energy used.
INTEGRATE COMMUNITY
Creating more green open spaces for people to carry out
human activities within the provided area.
CONVENIENCE TRANSPORTATION
Providing public transport such as bus and tram within this
town centre in order to make this city more accessible.
ATTRACT TOURISTS
visibly stepped buildings create identity & capitalize on news.
Iconic skyscraper acts as gateway to downtown.
LIVABLE ENVIRONMENT
applying garden city concept that contains a large amount
of plants throughout the city which reduces the level of heat
and pollution.
Kuching is the capital and most popular city in
Sarawak.
The city is situated beside the Sarawak River.
It covers an area of 431 square kilometres.
A population about 325,132.
INTRODUCTION TO KUCHING
DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE
CITIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. KUCHING IS THE
STATE CAPITAL. IT IS A CITY RICH IN HISTORY,
AND MODERN DAY KUCHING IS A DELIGHTFUL
BLEND OF MODERN STRUCTURES AND OLD-
WORLD CHARM.
IDEA & CONCEPT
CURRENT KUCHING
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN KUCHING IS FOLLOWED BY THE GARDEN
CITY CONCEPT INTRODUCED BY SIR EBENEZER HOWARD. A GREENBELT IS
SURROUNDED BY BUILDINGS WHICH SEPERATE THE LOW AND HIGH RISE
BUILDINGS. MEANWHILE, CREATING MORE GREEN PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
WITHIN THE CITY.
THE CITY CONTAINS A MIXTURE OF HERITAGE AND MODERN BUILDINGS SO
THAT THE CITY WILL BE ABLE TO SPREAD BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE
CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF KUCHING CITY.
THE CITY OF CURRENT KUCHING CONTAINS LOTS OF OLD SHOP LOTS, BLENDED WITH OLD AND MODERN STRUCTURE. KUCHING IS
DIVIDED BY THE SARAWAK RIVER WHERE THE SOUTH IS A COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL AREA WHERESS THE NORTH SHORE IS
MOSTLY OCCUPIED BY OLD VILLAGE HOUSES LINING THE RIVER AND A MAJOR FOOD DESTINATION FOR TOURISTS.
RECLAIM DOWNTOWN KUCHING
TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE
AND LIVABLE CITY
THAT IS CONNECTED TO NATURE.
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2. DOWNTOWN KUCHING MASTER PLAN
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MAINTAINED BUILDINGS：
35. CARPENTER STREET
15. PADANG MERDEKA
5. INDIA STREET
10. OLD COURT HOUSE
11. PLAZA MERDEKA
36. CHINESE MUSEUM
7. SARAWAK MUSEUM
1. JETTY
2. MULTI-STOREY CARPARK
3. DOWNTOWN KCH
4. BROOKE GARDEN
5. INDIA STREET ( HERITAGE )
6. TESCO
7. SARAWAK MUSUEM
8. HINDU TEMPLE
9. OLD COURT HOUSE ( HERITAGE)
10. TRAM STATION
11. PLAZA MERDEKA SHOPPING MALL
12. LOW RISE BUILDINGS
13. GREENBELTS
14. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
15. PADANG MERDEKA (HERITAGE )
16. The RADIANT TOWER
17. KUCHING SENTRAL 35. CARPENTER STREET
18. SHOPLOTS 36. CHINESE MUSEUM
19. CONVENTION CENTRE/ CITY HALL
20. KUCHING STADIUM
21. SPORT CENTRE
22. SPRINT MALL
23.. CITY PARK
24. CHURCH
25. HOSPITAL
26. SHOPLOTS
27. RESIDENTIAL AREA
28. UNIVERSITY
29. DOWNTOWN MEGAMALL
30. GARDEN WALK
31. HILTON HOTEL
32. NIGHT MARKET
33. NAZA WORLD
34. SHOPLOTS
PROPOSED BUILDINGS:
1. JETTY
2. MULTI­STOREY CAR PARK
3. DOWNTOWN KCH
4. BROOKE GARDEN
5.INDIA STREET
6. TESCO
10. TRAM STATION
12. LOW RISE BUILDINGS
14. HIGH­RISE BUILDING
16. THE RADIANT TOWER
21. SPORT CENTRE
22. SPRINT MALL
23. CITY PARK
24. CHURCH
25. HOSPITAL
26. SHOPLOTS
27. RESIDENTIAL AREA
28. UNIVERSITY
29. DOWNTOWN
MEGAMALL
30. GARDEN WALK
31. HILTON HOTEL
32. NIGHT MARKET
33. NAZA WORLD
34.SHOPLOTS
17. KUCHING SENTRAL
18. SHOPLOTS
19. CONVENTION CENTRAL/ CITY HALL
20. KUCHING STADIUM
EXISTING FIGURE GROUND
PROPOSED FIGURE GROUND
DOWNTOWN KUCHING
WHY?
HAVE INTRINSIC VALUE
ATTRACT MORE PEOPLE
REMINDER OF
KUCHING'S CULTURE
& COMPLEXITY
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3. DOWNTOWN
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PUBLIC SPACES
TRAM ROUTE
BUS ROUTE
KUCHING
Public bus and tram are provided in this
town centre. People can park their car at
Kuching central and take the public bus to
their destination. Meanwhile, the purpose
of the tram is also similar to the public
bus. However, it passes India street and
carpenter street which vehicles are not
allowed to enter.
GREEN BELTS
PADANG MERDEKA
Greenbelts create a green network system,
placing low & high rise buildings in packages
while difficult to cross it by cars. Padang Merdeka
and pocket park provide recreational opportunities.
These areas improve air quality within urban areas
and also protect the unique character of rural
communities that might otherwise be absorbed by
expanding suburbs.
POCKET PARK
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CONNECTIVITY
The Transportation hub, Kuching central is connected to the hotel and
convention centre so that people can get to one of these places
without having to cross the busy road.
PUBLIC AMENITIES
Drinking fountain are found in the pocket park. Besides, pedestrian bridges are built around the urban
area to assist people from crossing the highway. Lastly, public restroom which also serve the disabilities
are available in Downtown Kuching.
BUSINESS & ACTIVITY
The greenbelt are surrounded by low and high­rise building which
consist of restaurant, café, mini market and alike. Where people can
also carry out their personal activities at the greenbelt.
The tram carries different ethnicity of Sarawak such as the Iban,
Bidayu, Melanau and others bumiputera. Inside the tram itself also
provides general information about these ethnics. This approach
is to spread the basic knowledge of the culture and history of
Kuching to the community.
CULTURE & HISTORY
LANDMARKS
The landmark of this town centre is the radiant tower which is located at Padang
Merdeka. It acts as gateway to downtown. Padang merdeka is situated between the
greenbelts which is connected and accessible by the pedestrian bridge.
Our design is to add more pedestrian walkways and traffic light throughout the town
centre to distinct and achieve safety for pedestrians and bicylist.
INFRASTRUCTURES

4. DOWNTOWN KUCHING 4
PLAN VIEW OF THE GREENBELT PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE GREENBELT
THE GREENBELT IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE AIR AND
WATER QUALITY WITHIN THE URBAN AREAS, ALLOWS PEOPLE
TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES AND ALSO ENHANCE THE URBAN
AMENITY.
THE FEATURES INCLUDES A POND,PEDESTRIAN & CYCLING
WALKWAY, BENCHES AND CREATIVE LIGHTNINGS.
GREENBELT IS AN OPEN SPACE WHICH IS
DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY,
RELAX AND EXERCISE.
THE RADIANT TOWER
THE GREENBELT
THE RADIANT TOWER IS A LANDMARK SKYSCRAPER DESIGNED FOR DOWNTOWN KUCHING. IT IS INSPIRED
BY KAPOK TREE, THE TREE THAT IS CONSERVED BY KUCHING GOVERNMENT FOR SEVERAL CENTURIES.
THE REASON WHY WE LOCATE THE RADIANT TOWER IN PADANG MERDEKA IS BECAUSE THE KAPOK TREE
IS ALSO SITUATED AT THIS AREA.
THE RADIANT TOWER IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE INTEGRATION OF THE COMMUNITY.
FURTHERMORE, IT ACTS AS A GATEWAY TO DOWNTOWN KUCHING.
BESIDES, IT ALLOWS TOURIST TO HAVE A GLANCE OF THE BREATHTAKING SCENERY OF DOWNTOWN
KUCHING.
LASTLY, IT ALLOWS THE COMMUNITIES TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DOWNTOWN KUCHING.
PLAN VIEW ELEVATION
PERSPECTIVE