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Here's where the fun comes in Prototyping is always interesting. Physically testing out these Tanggam joinery. admittedly, it is a sad replica but for the feel and assembly I think I help the mind to brainstorm.

With the form, wall can be developed and a curve roof across the top is to be tested.

The current joinery being tested is the Tanggam Tebuk, with opportunity we will be pressing the further uses of other types of Tanggam and fastening methods such as the Baji & Tetupai. So that the modular pavilion can have more variety and versatility in functions for the pavilion.

Will be interesting to translate these into the Astaka Pavilion.

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Inspiration is everywhere, but to form a movement, a wave, innovation- it takes creativity.

The Tanggam used in Rumah Melayu is really limitless. Refering to the book by Dr. Zulkifli Bin, Pembinaan Bangunan Tradisional Melayu, highlights so many various types of Tanggam and how it applies in different places and uses.

My team and I will like to maybe replicate this intricate beauty and develop one where that art remain with the addition of decontructing it for the laymen, as you and I am, to be interested, curious and attempt to duplicate themselves. Maybe nurturing and promoting the use of timbre and developing skills and the interest in the skills of carpentry amongst all.

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With the tanggam tebuk as  base for the development of the pavilion, I believe it can be carried far, especially in strength.

The idea of modular came back as an inspiration, from previous projects I've done with my colleagues in degree.

Having a form that is simple yet allows complex uses really shows the creativity and ability of how wood can be utilized with the aid of human interference.

With the previous experience I had with that I would like to take what I have learned and write any wrong from that project as well. Putting it to good use this time round.

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PAVILION CONSTRUCTION | X-TRACT | 180226

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Video preparation

When preparing to present I realized there is so much to pack into a short 2 minutes. It's a practice I am to improve, hopefully will get better with time.

As a group we realized that there is a need for the advancement of timbre in construction, to celebrate its versatility, warmth and strength. In celebration there is discovery and through discovery there is knowledge.

Hence, I would like to introduce you to Astaka, Discovery, one pavilion at a time.

Astaka is a pavilion derived from a specific joinery of the traditional Rumah Melayu, a staple of Malaysian architecture.

This joinery is tanggam tebuk, which is commonly used to hold up the corners of the structure without the use of nails. Truly showing the strength & versatility of timber.

Astaka aims to be a pavilion that celebrates timber and its sustainability. At the same time being modular in expansion, flexible in its assembly and captivating in its nature. Reflecting the nature of the Rumah Melayu.

The benefits you ask? Well, there are many that have been mentioned but our main benefit of this pavilion is in how it presents the beauty of timber through exhibition as it embodies the strength of timber as a pavilion.

Astaka will be different. With its most based form, a derivative of the tanggam tebuk, used repetitively in the pavilion in many ways.

This form, being made modular, allows it to be interactive, and easily available for any individual, to own, to experiment and to discover. One pavilion at a time.

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Tutorial 1 (Group 4): ASTAKA. Discovery, one pavilion at a time.

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It is important to know your NABC, in this case when you need to sell your idea.

Flexibility in presentation & approach comes as helpful additional advantages when presenting to different clients.
NABC helps organize your thoughts as well as speech composition of the "idea" you plan to get out.

Dr suggested that is we can do it in 1 minute, we then truly understand the use of NABC. I think that is similar to taglines.

For Kellogg's it could be,

Running late? That egg you're frying is taking too long to cook? Try Kellogg's cereal, all you need is a bowl & some milk to go with your Kellogg's cereal and you'll be ready to go.

Sounds more like an advertisement, but maybe a different client would prefer a different approach. That I'll leave for another day of brainstorming.

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Week 2: Forum "Pain Points in Timber Construction in Malaysia" - ARC5701

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Week 2: Forum "Pain Points in Timber Construction in Malaysia" - ARC5701

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Important as it is for timbre to progress, I believe our nation needs to progress as well in the exposure & knowledge for timbre.

Our lack of knowledge on timbre construction, maintenance & use may truly be the hold back of this progression.

I remember having Kemahiran Hidup classes in middle school where every student was given a small wooden project to complete. We were not properly thought how to even nail the model together. This resulted in some adults at home or at school to help us complete it. I wish there was more to that project. Being young at the time, having the opportunity to build something with your own hands, even if it was a simple pencil box, was so empowering.

This movement to make timbre construction more common will definitely come to fruition one day, but education, training, empowering, exposing these things to the nations young will definitely advance this movement.

I know the Peiwen in middle school would've been all about it. The Peiwen now maybe would require more effort to learn about the construction and maintenance to own a timbre home.  But still, never too late to learn.

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The most interesting about Kellogg’s that made them different from their competitions was what really caught my attention.

Product Development & Design: Continuous Learning

William Kellogg used a Human-Centered Design approach in solving problems. Although Kellogg’s profession does not initially involve food, he possessed important qualities of empathy, observation skills, perseverance, willingness to iterate and to learn from clients' feedback that led to what Kellogg is today.

Innovative Advertising: Cognitive & Emotional Empathy

Advertising that was up to date and in trend making their products relatable & a staple for every home. Leading the way by being the first to have nutrition labels. Knowing their consumer base well and advertising to their interest. For example by being the first to have inside-the-box prize for children, packaging with colorful striking images and shapes with cartoon mascots.