NG CHEN YIN
Project 02: Papan Transcript
Site Visit
09th to 11st February 2018 - Visit to Papan, Perak
Our trip to Papan (甲板) in Perak was definitely a trip to remember. Almost half of the town lies in ruins, but it brings peace and serenity to the streets. Panorama that begins with giant rain trees swaying along the wind, the historical and distinctive architecture on the main street and concludes with the abandoned mining ponds and lakes amidst the trees.
What captured my eye the most are the textures in this small town. The characters of concrete, bricks and timber crossed over and complimented each other in harmony. The thought of tracing on these surfaces immediately come to mind to "record" down the textures.
We were required to explore the relationship between architecture and site through the design of Memorial to commemorate the story of Sybil Kathigasu and the forgotten history during World War II that happened in Papan. Each of us have identified the uniqueness of the site and recognized the key elements that carry values which should be further enhanced by creative design of memorial.
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