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Green Space Proposal

Stress-free

ReggieGarden

Constructed Landscape

Joyce Wee

Loh Pey Mun

Loh Wei Ling

Michael Chang

Sim Si Kai

Tan Wing Hoe

Tutor: Ms Norma

Content

1. Introduction

2. Site Analysis

3. Concept

4. Master Plan

5. Perspective View

6. Planting Plan

7. Costing

8. Construction Details

9. Maintenance Plan

10. Reference

1. Introduction

For this module, we are required to select a 10m x 10m site within the campus for

analysis regarding the use of space, accessibility etc. From the analysis result, we will

have to come up with a green space proposal to improve our selected site.

After thorough site surveys, my group decided to work on the balcony at Block D Level 5.

Our idea is to design a modern green space for students to hang out and relax during

breaks. Our concept is to calm the students through their five senses by creating a

refreshing atmosphere for stress relieve as most of the students accessing the floor are

medical students going through a tough and stressful course.

For this project, trees will be planted to provide shade for students. Plants with lush

green leaves and scent with nerve calming effect will be selected to be grown on-site.

There will also be water features set up on the balcony for a calming rhythm of the

flowing water. Pergolas with benches and also bean bag spaces for students to hangout

will also be found on the balcony for the comfort of the students. Other green features

such as green roofs and green walls will also be taken into account when reconstructing

the landscape.

2. Site analysis

The balcony at D5, which is at the west end of the block, was chosen as our site for the

following reasons:

- It is a big empty space that is usually left vacant due to the vast exposure to sunlight.

- The space is easily accessible to users, preferably students with the significant

amount of classrooms and a bridge that links to the other Educational Blocks on that

level.

- There is a nice view of the campus lake from site that is usually neglected due to the

sun.

a. Location plan

b. Site plan

c. Bubble diagram

d. Existing structure at site

e. Panoramic view of site

Balcony

Stairs

Classroom

Corridor

f. Different views on site

East view: D5 Corridor West View: U-Residence, Ruems and

Syopz Mall

North View: Block E South View: Block C

Zone J (Carpark) Block A and Amphitheatre

g. Problems and solutions

Problem 1

Big trees can’t be planted on the balcony as the roots of the trees might damage the

structure of the building causing a possibility for it to collapse.

Solution:

Potted trees are planted instead of big trees, although shades provided by potted trees

are not compatible to big trees. Additional shades can be added to fill up the missing

shades.

Problem 2

It is impossible to be on the balcony during the afternoon due to the unbearable heat

and the reflection of sunbeams by the cement floor. The heat is so ultimate that people

can possibly sweat after standing there for only a short period of time. This happens

because there is no shade provided and the cement floor is so bare.

Solution:

Potted trees and plant will be planted on the balcony to provide shade. Grass will be

carpeted on the cement floor to reduce the reflection of sunlight and for the comfort of

the eyes. Simple wooden structures can be built for creepers to grow for additional

shades.

Problem 3

The balcony is a result of the lacking of proper space management. The balcony is empty

leaving no reason for human activity.

Solution:

To put the balcony in use, bean bags and benches are added to site for students to rest

with pergolas and green roofs as shelter from the hot sun. Fragrant plants are planted to

create a refreshing and pleasing atmosphere. There will also be water features and

green foliages to relax the mind of students facing stress.

Taylor’s Lake

3. Concept

Bean bag space

Modern design water features

Seating space

Green featured wall

4. Master plan

5. Perspective Views

Overall View of ReggieGarden™

Side View of ReggieGarden™

ReggieGarden™

Entrance of ReggieGarden™

Classroom Classroom

6. Planting plan a. Plant List

BUCIDA VARIEGATED

BOTANICAL NAME: Bucida Variegated

COMMAN NAME: Spiny Bucida, Spiny Black Olive, Dwarf Geometry Tree

LOCAL NAME: Family Combretaceae

AREA OF ORIGIN: Florida, Carribbean

DRY/WET: intermediate to wet

SUN/SHADE: full sun to semi-shade

HEIGHT: up to 12cm

GROWTH RATE: slow

DESCRIPTION: Evergreen tree. Leaves, broader than longer, 5 - 10cm in length,

heart-shaped at the base, deeply notched at the apex. Twigs grow densely in storeys

on whorls around the trunk. Bark, yellowish brown with white warts. Large white

flowers. Long, narrow, flattened pods, 20-30cm by 1.5-2.5cm. Salt-tolerant.

ADVANTAGES: Planted to provide shades for other plants. The leaves also does not

drop a lot, hence man power is cut down on swiping off the dried leaves

BOUGAINVILLEA

BOTANICAL NAME: Bougainvillea spectabilis

COMMON NAME: Bougainvillea

LOCAL NAME: Paperflower

AREA OF ORIGIN:

DRY/WET:DRY

SUN/SHADE: SUN

COLOURS AVAILABLE: Pink, Purple, White, Red, Orange, Yellow

HEIGHT: 1-12m tall

DESCRIPTION: Heat and drought tolerant. It is an evergreen, with thorny stems. It

usually grows 10–12 ft (3.0–3.7 m) tall, occasionally up to 30 ft (9 m). Tiny white

flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colorful papery bracts, hence the

name paperflower. The leaves are dark green, variable in shape. Pest-free plant.

ADVANTAGES: The site we have chosen is facing directly the sun, so it is best for this

flower plant to grow vibrantly. As the plant is heat and drought tolerant and it may

not affect the plant from blooming. Futhermore, bougainvillea needs a lot of

sunlight to aid blooming. We can also mix different colours together to make the

surrounding looks more attractive, as bougainvilleas comes in many colours.

IXORA

BOTANICAL NAME: Ixora chinensis

COMMON NAME: Ixora

AREA OF ORIGIN: Tropical Asia

DRY/WET: Intermediate

SUN/SHADE: Sun

HEIGHT: 60cm

COLOURS: Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange

SOIL TYPE: Acidic soil

DESCRIPTION: Showy flower clusters. Leaves are particularly leathery and glossy.

Each cluster may contain up to 60 individual flowers. The flower is very small and

tubular, with four petals. It comes in a variety of brilliant colours. The style is forked

at the tip, and it protruded slightly out of the corolla tube. The fruit is a berry

containing 1-2 seeds.

ADVANTAGES: Different colours of Ixora plant can be chosen to brighten up the

surrounding. The leaves does not drop easily. It can also grow and bloom in compact

during hot sunny weather. It needs a lot of sunlight to enable the flowers to bloom

every now and then.

TRADESCANTIA SPATHACEA

BOTANICAL NAME: Tradescantia spathacea

COMMON NAME: Moses in The Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily

AREA OF ORIGIN: Mexico

DRY/WET: Intermediate

SUN/SHADE: Sun/Shade

HEIGHT:30cm tall

SOIL TYPE: Moisture-retentive

DESCRIPTION: Herb native to Mexico with fleshy rhizomes. It has rosettes of waxy

lance-shaped leaves. Leaves are dark to metallic green above, with glossy purple

underneath.

ADVANTAGES: It is small and it looks vibrant. Its purpose is used as a decorative

plant. The way it grows does not spread widly, but in an organised manner. Easy to

handle. Does not need grooming.

SPIDER LILY

BOTANICAL NAME: AMARYLLIDACAE

COMMON NAME: Crinum

AREA OF ORIGIN:

DRY/WET: Intermediate

SUN/SHADE: Sun/Shade

HEIGHT:30cm tall

SOIL TYPE: Moisture-retentive

DESCRIPTION: Leaves are a darker green in colour and on most species, tend to be held

slightly upright and in distinct ranks.

ADVANTAGES: This upright leaf arrangement catches and hides falling leaves making them

the perfect low maintenance plant under trees with a high leaf drop. Flowers open in the

evening emitting their perfume overnight and generally last 2 to 3 days.

YELLOW PALM

BOTANICAL NAME:Dypsis lutescens

COMMON NAME: Bambo Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm

AREA OF ORIGIN: Madagascar

DRY/WET: Intermediate to wet

SUN/SHADE: Sun

HEIGHT: 6-12m

SOIL TYPE: Alkaline

DESCRIPTION: Feather-like green fronds radiating from several trunks characterize the Areca

Palm. This plant is beautiful when new, however overtime the Areca Palms attractive

appearance can diminish slightly. Fronds when bigger may droop and bend over. The Areca

Palm is a slow grower. It will grow wider before taller.

ADVANTAGES: The leaves does not drop easily The palm filters xylene and toluene from the

air. The plant will transpire 1 liter of water per 24 hours, thereby making it an effective

humidifier. It’s majestic like appearance and ability to fit into any decor all the work may be

a great payoff.

STRELITZE REGINEA

BOTANICAL NAME: Strelitzia reginae

COMMON NAME: Bird of paradise, Crane Flower

AREA OF ORIGIN: South Africa

DRY/WET: intermediate

SUN/SHADE: Sun

HEIGHT: 6ft

COLOUR: Yellow, Red, Orange

DESCRIPTION: The leaves are evergreen and arranged in two ranks, making a fan-shaped

crown. The flowers stand above the foliage at the tips of long stalks. The hard, beak-like

sheath from which the flower emerges is termed the spathe. Which gives it the appearance

of a bird's head and beak; it makes a durable perch for holding the sunbirds which pollinate

the flowers.

ADVANTAGES: Able to see the flowers bloom at any time. Do not need to put fertilizer often.

The color of the flower stands out brightly from the dark green leaves. Its flower looks like a

bird from any angle.

b. Planting Plan

7. Costing

Materials Costing List

Materials list Quantity Unit Price (RM)

Sub-total (RM)

Red Brick 5000 No. 0.50 2500

Cement 100 No. 15.20 1520 Sand 780 M2 0.50 390 Rock 470 M2 0.90 423 Water Proof Cedar Wood

23 M2 230 5290

Water Proof Wood Pavement

5 No. 180 900

Wood 3.2 M2 Laminated Glass 16.3 M2 320 5216 Water Proofing 8.3 M2 80 664 Bean Bag 4 No. 150 600

TOTAL RM 17503

8.

Plant Costing List

Planting list Quantity Unit Price (RM)

Sub-total (RM)

Artificial Grass 33.8 M2 43 1453.40 Garden Soil 28 M2 35 980 Ixora (Orange) 5 M2 26 130 Bucida Variegated 2 M2 116 232 Bougainvillea 11 M2 28 308 Birds of Paradise 22 M2 32 704 Tradescantia Spathacea

5 M2 23 115

Dypsis Lutescens 11 M2 36 396 Spider Lily (Red) 7 M2 19 133

TOTAL RM 4451.4

8. Construction details

Substrate: The material used in the bottom of an aquarium

Scratch Kote: Super bonding coat forming a hard rough-textured base coat to provide an ideal

surface to which new pool plaster will bond by both mechanical and chemical

means.

Mulasticoat: A unique water-based coating which forms an elastomeric waterproofing

membrane with excellent bonding characteristics to most building materials.

Colourseal (Pool Plaster)

Mulasticoat

Scratch Kote

Substrate

Concrete Planter Box

Waterproof Membrane

EcoRain™ 1st Drainage Cells

Hydrophillic Geotextile Fabric Wrapped Around

EcoRain™ 1st Drainage Cells

Sandy Soil Mix

Clean Sand

Drain

Planter Box

Waterproofing

9. Maintenance plan

Defect/ Repair Cost

Labour Rate (RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)

2 Labourers 50 3 300 1 Supervisor 70 3 210 Materials 300 Advance 300

TOTAL RM 810

Materials Cost

Rate (RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)

Fertiliser 70 2 140 Pest Control 90 1 90 Replacing Dead Plant 200 1 200

TOTAL RM 430

Gardening Cost

Rate(RM)/ Day Visit/ Month Sub Total (RM)

Gardener 65 2 130 Water 35/ Month - 35 Electricity 90/ Month - 100

TOTAL RM 265

Total cost for 6 Months of Maintenance

Cost Defects Cost (RM) Material Cost (RM) Gardening Cost (RM)

Monthly (RM)

810 (300 Advance) 430 265

TOTAL 3060 2580 1590

Grand TOTAL RM 7230

The maintenance plan for Reggie Garden covers all defects and gardening services for a period of 6

months. Throughout these 6 months, the maintenance of the garden includes watering, weeding,

pruning, fertilizing, pest control and replacing of dead plants.

Upon expiry of the 6-month maintenance period, the maintenance team will no longer be responsible

for the condition of the garden. A new maintenance team will be selected by Taylor’s University to take

over the maintenance work of ReggieGarden™.

10. References http://www.botanicguru.com/ref/taxon/angiosperms/magnoliophyta/myrtales/combretace

ae/bucida/bucida-molineti

http://tacomepai.wikispaces.com/file/view/-+local+name+-+bucida+molineti.pdf

http://www.centraltexasgardening.info/bouginfo.htm

http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Bougainvillea

http://www.flowers.org.uk/plants/plants-by-name/a-c/bougainvillea/

http://dumaka.hubpages.com/hub/Ixora-Facts-and-Growing-Tips

http://www.floridata.com/ref/d/dyps_lut.cfm

https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=680

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode

=b653

http://www.floridata.com/ref/t/trad_spa.cfm