PAUL WONG  |  0331208 

The project calls for a design of a COMMUNITY RECYCLING, REPURPOSING AND RECLAIMING CENTER in a suburban park area with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation and socio-cultural events. We are required to provide full design proposal incorporating precedent study and site analysis at appropriate level of presentation. It explores design solution that responds to the program, context of the site and conditions for human and environment sustainability. In this project, students should explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilizing clustered spatial typology and passive energy

Recycling: The collection of recyclable waste materials as well as unwanted items. This implies the need for spaces of collection, sorting out, storage and recollection of the items delivered to the center. Repurposing: The act of converting used items into a different function, which could be undertaken communally. Spatially this implies workshops for repurposing and storage spaces for delivered and repurposed items. Reclaiming: The act of taking ownership of repurposed or preloved items which could occur in the form of events (flea markets, barter trade day etc.) implying spaces for the displaying and trading of these items. In addition to the above components, the Center should incorporate other programs and spaces relating to the promotion and advocacy of environmental awareness and also enhance and contribute to the activities existing on site.