Design Ideals Journal

PREFACE

Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

PREFACE

EDITORIAL

Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

EDITORIAL

TABLE OF CONTENT

Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

TABLE OF CONTENT

ORGAN DONATION CENTRE IN CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR

Wan Nur Amalya Wan Zamharir, Srazali Aripin, Aliyah Nur Zafirah Sanusi — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This study aims to propose an Organ Donation Assistance Centre that focuses on providing comprehensive support throughout the organ transplant process, considering the physical environment healing, and offering educational programmes to increase awareness and eradicate misconceptions. By establishing such a centre, we can effectively increase the transplant rate, promote a healthy lifestyle, and ultimately save more lives. The project is to provide a comprehensive environment that encourages awareness, education, and coordination of organ donation procedures, with an emphasis on developing a purpose-built facility suited to the particular requirements of organ donation. The design concept highlights the integration of sustainable design principles and human-centred approaches to create a transformative space for individuals and families affected by organ donation. The Organ Donation Centre seeks to promote cooperation among medical professionals, organ donors, organ recipients, and the wider community by acting as a light of hope, healing, and compassion through a multidisciplinary design approach. Studies and researches throughout the literature review, precedent studies and case studies, and in-depth interview have guided the design process to come out with the final design. The Organ Donation Centre consists of three main components which are, the public amenities, organ recipient facilities, clinical spaces, and organ donor accommodations. Confidentiality is the main concept to keep the secrecy of organ donor and organ recipients’ identities hence the zonings for organ donors and organ recipients are separated including their flow from registry to the operation theatre and towards recovery. The layout of operation theatre designated for organ transplant living donation was focused on as special studies.

BRIDGING URBAN MOBILITY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN SOUTH KOREA AND MALAYSIA

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Urban planning and development in many countries now place a strong emphasis on urban mobility. This comparative study aims to analyse the approaches to urban mobility in cities in Malaysia and South Korea, focusing on key strategies, challenges, and outcomes of selected projects. The study involved a comprehensive review of the literature and a qualitative analysis of case studies from both locations. By comparing the experiences of Malaysia and South Korea, the study seeks to identify similarities and differences in urban transportation methods. The findings of this paper are beneficial for policymakers, urban planners, and other stakeholders involved in urban development initiatives, aiming to create more sustainable, inclusive, and livable cities in South Korea, Malaysia, and similar contexts worldwide.

ENLIGHTENING STRATEGIES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN A GLOBAL METROPOLIS: THE SEOUL EXPERIENCE

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Tourism has been a key driver of economic development globally, with Seoul standing out as a successful example of a popular tourist destination, particularly in the Southeast Asian region. The study explores how tourism contributes to Korea's national economy and consequently, promotes sustainable tourism development in the nation. This study relies on secondary data, primarily official documents, for data collection. It employed a qualitative research method to collect data on selected towns in Seoul, using a descriptive explanatory approach. Seoul has effectively utilised tourism to boost its global reputation and economic growth, with strategic urban planning efforts such as city branding, cultural tourism, and innovative design playing a significant role in enhancing its international tourism competitiveness. By integrating cultural tourism with urban design strategies, Seoul showcases its rich history and culture to attract visitors worldwide and foster sustainable economic development. The city's blend of modernity and tradition serves as a blueprint for other urban areas looking to enhance their global standing through tourism-focused urban development. Seoul's comprehensive approach to tourism and urban planning is instrumental in driving its economic success and international standing.

ECO VOCATIONAL ACADEMY AS SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR ORANG ASLI IN HULU LANGAT, SELANGOR

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Education is essential for success in a globalised world, yet marginalised communities such as Malaysia’s Orang Asli face significant barriers due to culturally irrelevant curricula, inadequate facilities, and systemic misalignment with their traditional values. This research explores sustainable education approaches for the Orang Asli, with three key objectives: (1) to identify strategies that attract Orang Asli to education, (2) to determine suitable curriculum components for this community, and (3) to develop a sustainable education framework that supports their long-term potential. Employing interviews, field observations, and literature reviews, the study underscores the importance of culturally responsive and environmentally sustainable educational models. The findings reveal that familiar environments, locally adapted curricula such as the Kurikulum Asli dan Penan, and the use of indigenous materials enhance engagement and learning outcomes. The study highlights the value of aligning educational systems with local culture and ecology to promote inclusive, equitable development offering actionable insights for educators and policymakers addressing indigenous education globally.

BRIDGING TRADITION AND MODERNITY: BRICK ARCHITECTURE AND CRITICAL REGIONALISM IN CONTEMPORARY VILLAGE RESIDENCE IN BANGLADESH

Nayeem Asif, Zeenat Begam Yusof, Aida Kesuma Azmin — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Traditional brick has been the most preferred construction material in the Bengal region since 300 BC. During the renaissance of modern architecture in Bangladesh, which began in the early 1950s, brick architecture was revived through large-scale national projects as well as smaller private projects. This trend has continued and evolved into various experimental approaches integrating brick with other contemporary materials. This paper aims to illustrate the application of brick as a sustainable and contextual material and its use in different architectural elements to achieve climate-responsive architecture in a single-family residence. Moreover, it explores how contemporary brick architecture can blend seamlessly into the rural context of Bangladesh without disrupting the existing rich rural fabric and lifestyle. Adopting a qualitative approach, the paper presents a brief literature review on the chronological development of critical regionalism through brick architecture. Additionally, architectural drawings of the case study residence are analysed to demonstrate the application of critical regionalism in contemporary architecture in rural Bangladesh. The findings show that incorporating conventional materials that can be locally sourced provides flexibility in terms of available expertise while enabling architecture to blend into the existing socio-cultural context. This approach supports the advancement of the architecture industry in contemporary times.

EXPLOREX: AN INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR CHAIR FOR ENHANCED COMFORT, SAFETY, AND PORTABILITY

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

For someone who love to explore the world with friends, having adventure journey with family and peers, equipped with useful gear will be a great aided tools for users to have some relaxation during camping. An often overlooked or forgotten piece of camping gear is a camp chair. It might not seem as important as a tent, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad, but having a camp chair can add to overall experience of sleeping outdoors. Hence, this project aim to develop a camp chair for outdoor seekers, named ‘Explorex’. It is for those who intends to use the gear in multiple occasion related to outdoor activities such as camping, travelling, hiking and relaxing at the beach. It is designed through environmental preservation with nature concept to create nature-based sitting chair. Sustainability considerations were integrated throughout the design process, ensuring that the final product aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the project addressed SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting innovative yet feasible design solutions, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by supporting environmentally responsible outdoor practices, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by emphasising material efficiency, recyclability, and low-impact manufacturing. Explorex is developed through a comprehensive process involving background research, ideation, mock-up creation, and model development. These chairs are designed to be portable, durable, and easy to set up, making them essential for outdoor enthusiasts. They offer comfort and convenience across various settings e.g. for camping, festivals, or beach outings. Often overlooked, camp chairs enhance the outdoor experience by providing reliable seating, and Explorex fully embodies these versatile, user-centered qualities.

URBAN SOCIAL HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: VERTICAL COMMUNITY AMENITIES

Noorfarhana Alia, Zuraini Denan, Abdul Razak Sapian — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The aim of this design is to re-envision the urban social high-rise residential building by integrating the vertical community amenities to improve the well-being of the occupants. This study is done to suggest solutions for the social issues that arise in low and middle-income housing. This study used a qualitative method utilising a literature study and case study approach in understanding the subject matter and extracting information from case and precedent studies. This study suggested that the provision of communal amenities such as the sky court and sky podium can improve residents' physical and mental well-being. It can enhance the quality of life of the community, encourage social interaction, reduce feelings of isolation, which are common in high-rise living and help foster a sense of belonging and community spirit among diverse residents. Lastly, this study suggested that the integration of vertical community amenities may help reduce social stigma attached to low and middle-cost housing and increase the economic value.

WOODCARVING CATALYST HUB: PROPOSING AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT FOR THE REVITALISATION OF THE MALAY WOODCRAFT HERITAGE

Zainal Abidin Mat Salleh, Fadzidah Abdullah — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Woodcarving stands as one of Malaysia’s oldest and most intricate traditional art forms, renowned for its elaborate motifs and deep rooted cultural significance. Known as Malay woodcarving, this craft is characterised by meticulous floral, geometric, and calligraphic patterns. The Malay woodcarving is historically tied to the Malay archipelago, encompassing the present-day Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, woodcarving holds spiritual and cultural symbolism, with motifs often conveying specific meanings tied to the Malay identity. Traditionally adorning mosques, palaces, homes, and furniture, these carvings blend artistic expression with functional design, serving both practical and symbolic roles. However, modernisation and waning interest among younger generations threaten the survival of this heritage. In response, this research has the initiatives to explore architectural design potential of a place, for the revitalisation of Malay woodcarving, by establishing a Woodcarving Catalyst Hub in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Designed as a collaborative space, the architectural design project aims to revitalise the craft by providing places for artisans, enthusiasts, and researchers to foster innovation, enhance skill preservation, and promote cultural exchange. Equipped with modern tools and workshops, the proposed architectural design offers training programmes to pass down traditional woodcarving techniques while encouraging contemporary adaptations. Additionally, the hub strengthens cultural tourism by showcasing local craftsmanship to global audiences and supports economic opportunities for artisans. Through partnerships with educational institutions and cultural organisations, the hub is hoped to drive research and development to align traditional practices with modern demands. By merging preservation with innovation, the Woodcarving Catalyst Hub aspires to sustain the relevance of this art form, ensuring its transmission to future generations while positioning Kuala Terengganu as a dynamic centre for Malay cultural heritage.

NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS AND GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS AND GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION