Selected Advisory Works

2015: Access audit on pedestrian accessibility and connectivity along Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur for the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

2014: Revision of MS 1184:2014 (Malaysian Standards Development of Universal Design and Accessibility in the Built Environment - Code of Practice [Second revision] for SIRIM. 

2012: Project site meeting to discuss on the latest development for the design and built-up of the Centre for Children with Special Needs at Sharifah Rokiah Knowledge Centre for Al-Bukhary International University, Kedah. Collaboration with Malik Lip & Associates. slideshare

2011: George Town Heritage Properties Audit for Khazanah National Board. 

2002: Proposed landscaping for Bangunan Canselori, Tunku Chancellor Hall, University of Malaya. 

Research Progress

Universal Design and Inclusive Society for Kuala Lumpur Built Environment: ENHANCING WELL BEING THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND SENSORY THERAPY IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN. 2014-2017. UM Grand Challenge (GC001-14SUS)

Aim: Bringing together the expertise and collaboration between University of Malaya with Kuala Lumpur City Hall to face the challenges of current and future residents of Kuala Lumpur in terms of universal design and inclusive society by emphasizing issues relating to public transportation, facilities community, recreation and tourism.

Case Study: Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden (TTSG)

Volunteers painting the Mural Wall at TTSG (photo credit: DDZO)

Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore

Preliminary site visits: 
BCA Academy, Toa Payoh and Pulau Ubin in Singapore (25-27 March 2015); Haven of Hope Sunnyside School, Aldrich Bay Park and HKSAR Central Government Offices in Hong Kong (15-18 April 2015)

Aldrich Bay Park, Hong Kong

Data Collection:
The session was conducted on 8 May 2015 at TTSG and BAKTI. Walk-through interviews with end users were carried out to enquire into their experience of, problems and benefits in using the sensory garden. Focus group discussion with design professionals was conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Information Network on Disabilities (MIND) to discuss the planning, development and management of green spaces in Malaysia. 

- Promotion of Inclusive Society through Introduction of Concept of Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden (TSSG) for Inter-generational Society

Morning session was moderated by Dr. Selina Khoo of UM, with the therapists and patients at TTSG. Another group was moderated by Ar. Mustapha Kamal of Arkitek Mustapha Kamal. Results showed that users`engagement with the sensory garden promotes sensory stimulation, physical mobility, social interaction and positive behavioural changes.

 

Afternoon session was moderated by Dr. Naziaty Mohd Yaakob, with design professionals at BAKTI. Results showed a poor partnership between design professionals, researchers, local authorities and public users as well as non-availability of detailed guidelines for designing sensory gardens.