Kerachut Beach Site Analysis Part 2

H U M A N & A N I M A LA C T I V I T Y

Turtle Landing- Happens all year round. - Higher frequency of landings

on south side of jetty, due to unique sand and trees.

- Lower frequency of landings on north side due to high human activity.

Fishing• A common activity by the

campers and trackers.• A higher frequency of fishing

towards the East side of the lake as it is less swampy and easier to excess for fishing.

Tracking Trail • Basic means of getting from

one place to another.• Some trails are less traveled

as the duration and difficulty level of the trail.

Camping Site • A fixed area is cleared for

campers to reside.• Max 100 people are allowed

to camp in the area.• Highest intensity of noise

and light. • Far from beach to avoid

interrupting turtle landing.• Situated on high and firm

grounds.

Beach Activity • Pantai Kerachut has a very

wide beach which allows a wide range of activities to be held.

• Water sports are banned to avoid hurting marine life

• High frequency of human activity and noise on the north side of the beach as the south side is out of bounds due to turtle activity.

Boat Activity• Boat activities are

minimalized to reduce sound and water pollution as it will effect the frequency of turtles landing.

• Boats are not allowed to access south section of the beach, does not interrupt turtle landing.

Noise Pollution • Occurs at places with high

human frequency and at places with activities.

L A N D S C A P E

A M B U N G - A M B U N GBeach Naupaka | Scaevola Frutescens

H e i g h t :U p t o 5 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :H e a v y

- N a ti v e t r e e f o u n d m o s t l y o n t h e s o u t h w e s t o f t h e b e a c h

- B u s h y s h r u b- F o r m s h e m i s p h e r i c a l m o u n d- H a b i t a t f o r n e s ti n g s e a

t u r t l e s- P r e v e n t s b e a c h e r o s i o n- R e q u i r e s f u l l s u n l i g h t- C a n n o t b e c u t d o w n

RUCASUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA

H e i g h t :U p t o 2 0 m – 3 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 1 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :L i g h t t o m o d e r a t e

- N a ti v e t r e e f o u n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e b e a c h- B a r k i s l i g h t g r e y - b r o w n- R o u g h t e x t u r e- S e e d e n c l o s e d i n c o n e ( 5 m m )

- C o n t r o l s s o i l e r o s i o n- R o u g h h o u s e c o n s t r u c ti o n

S C R E W P I N EPandanus Tectorius

H e i g h t :U p t o 6 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :U p t o 5 m d i a m e t e r

- N a ti v e t r e e f o u n d m o s t l y b y t h e b e a c h s i d e

- S t o u t t r u n k s- B r a n c h e s g r o w a t w i d e

a n g l e s

K E T A P A N G Tropical Almond | Terminalia Catappa

H e i g h t :U p t o 2 0 m – 4 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 1 – 1 . 5 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :U p t o 4 m i n d i a m e t e r

- N a ti v e t r e e o f A s i a- R o o t s a r e d e e p i n t o t h e

s a n d- S o i l s t a b i l i z a ti o n- C o a s t a l p r o t e c ti o n

A C A C I A Acacia Magnium Wild

H e i g h t :U p t o 7 m – 1 5 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 0 . 9 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :U p t o 4 m d i a m e t e r

- N o n - n a ti v e t r e e- H a r d w o o d- F i r e r e s i s t a n c e d u e t o i t ’ s

h e i g h t- E a s i l y r e g e n e r a t e d f r o m

s e e d s- C a n s u r v i v e i n c o m p a c t

s o i l s

N I B O N G P A L M Oncosperma Tigillaria

H e i g h t :U p t o 1 2 m – 2 5 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 1 m

S h a d e C o v e r a g e :M o d e r a t e

- N a ti v e t r e e l o c a t e d a t t h el o w e r h i l l s i d e

- T h o r n y e x t e r i o r- H a r d o u t e r w o o d c a n b e

u s e d a s w a l l p a n e l s- S t e m s c a n b e u s e d a s fi s h

t r a p s a n d f e n c i n g

M E R A N T IShorea

H e i g h t :U p t o 2 0 m – 5 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 1 m – 4 . 5 m


- N a ti v e t r e e l o c a t e d o n t h eu p p e r h i l l s i d e

- H a r d w o o d- C o m m e r c i a l ti m b e r- S u r v i v e o n c o m p a c t s o i l- L e a v e s g l o w s a t n i g h t

( n a t u r a l l i g h ti n g )

J E L U T O N GDyera Costulata

H e i g h t :U p t o 2 0 m – 6 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 2 m – 3 m


- N a ti v e t r e e l o c a t e d a t t h eu p p e r h i l l s i d e

- C o m m e r c i a l ti m b e r- S ti l l c o n s i d e r e d a s a

p r o t e c t e d s p e c i e s

R E N G A SGluta Spp.

H e i g h t :U p t o 2 0 m – 5 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 0 . 5 m – 1 . 2 m



- B a r k a n d w o o d a r ep o i s o n o u s c a u s e s i t c h i n e s s a n d r a s h e s

- D a r k b l a c k s t a i n s o n t h et r u n k

B A L A U K U M U S H I T A MShorea Maxwelliana King

H e i g h t :U p t o 1 8 m – 3 0 m

Tr u n k D i a m e t e r :U p t o 1 m – 2 m



- T i m b e r i s v e r y d u r a b l e- M o s t l y u s e d f o r

c o n s t r u c ti o n a n d f u r n i t u r e- L i s t e d a s a n e n d a n g e r e d

s p e c i e s d u e t o d e f o r e s t a ti o n

- C a n n o t b e c u t d o w n

L I A N ACASUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA

L e n g t h :U p t o 1 0 0 m

V i n e D i a m e t e r :U p t o 0 . 6 m

- N a ti v e v i n e s w h i c h g r o w sf r o m s o i l t o t h e t o p

o f t h e c a n o p y

- W o o d y v i n e s- C o m p e t e d i n t e n s e l y f o r

s u n l i g h t- S p r e a d s t o o t h e r t r e e s- N e t w o r k o f v i n e s f o r

a n i m a l s- G i v e s s u p p o r t t o s h a l l o w

r o o t e d a n d t o p h e a v y t r e e s a g a i n s t s t r o n g w i n d s

A N I M A L SB i r d s :

B u l b u l


H u m m i n g b i r d


P i g e o n


M a g p i e

A N I M A L SM o n k e y s :

A N I M A L SF l y i n g L e m u r s :

A N I M A L SM o n i t o r L i z a r d s

A N I M A L SS e a Tu r t l e s :

G r e e n S e a T u r t l e s

A N I M A L SS e a Tu r t l e s :

A N I M A L SO c e a n :

J e l l y fi s h e s

S e a N e tt l e s

A N I M A L SO c e a n :

J e l l y fi s h e s

C a s s i o p e a

A N I M A L SO c e a n :D o l p h i n

H A R D S C A P E

R o p e R a i l i n g s- A i d s t r e k k e r s t o h i k e

S O I L C O N D I T I O NC r y s t a l S a n d

- M i x t u r e o f s a l t a n d b r o k e n s h e l l s

- N o t m u c h s t r e n g t h- N o t s u i t a b l e t o

b u i l d s t r u c t u r e s

S O I L C O N D I T I O NC r y s t a l S a n d + L a t e r i t e S a n d

- B e tt e r s o i l q u a l i t y f o r c o n s t r u c ti o n

M AT E R I A L I T YTELUK KAMPI

LOCATIONTeluk Kampi

Fast Facts :1. Steep slope of about

45-50 degrees.2. South bound from

the jetty.3. Surrounded by small

to medium plants.

Longitudinal section

Towards the beachForest trail, towards Teluk Kampi

site covered

LOCATIONTeluk Kampi

Laterite soil Mud

1. Ground is made up of combination of laterite soil and mud.2. Higher ground is mainly of compact materials like rocks and stones.3. Surface covered by dead leaves as natural protein/fertilizer.

Dead leaves

MATERIALITYTeluk Kampi

LATERITE SOIL1. Reddish, also known as red soil.2. Loose material.3. Harden on exposure to air.4. Large portion of iron and aluminium oxides.5. Darker color indicating more resistance to water.6. Overall strength based on moisture content.

SOIL CONDITIONTeluk Kampi

MUD1. Fluid material that can dry up.2. Resistance to water based on compactness.3. Presence of moisture causes :- Structure may sink if moisture content is high causing

walls and foundation to crack. Compression/packing of the ground from weight

above. Water retainment.

SOIL CONDITIONTeluk Kampi

Consider :1. Slab with load-bearing sections

trenched to reach heavier soil beneath.

2. Pile foundation.3. Perimeter foundation.4. Mat foundation.5. Deep foundation.6. Shallow foundation.7. Bedrock.8. Proper drainage system.9. French drain.10. Landscaping.11. Soil improvement.

SOLUTIONTeluk Kampi

C A S E S T U D Y

• A structure that is more vertical than horizontal.

• Freestanding.

• Elevated platform for life guards to keep an eye on the beach.

• Has a 360-degree visibility.

• Roofed, and may be flat.

• Entry via an angled staircase/platform or ladder.

INTRODUCTION

Past architecture

Present architecture

COAST GUARD TOWER

SELJORD WATCH TOWERRINTALA EGGERTSSON ARCHITECTS

PROPOSED NCI LOOKOUT TOWERTEIGNMOUTH, DEVONDCF PLANNING AND DESIGN

FUNCTION OF SPACES

plan at lower level

plan at upper level

entrance

stairs

observation deck

coast watch operations room

storage

View overlooking

the lake

View overlooking the crown of trees

View overlooking

the bird nesting area

seljord watch tower nci lookout tower

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Existing building

Existing building

CIRCULATIONseljord watch tower nci lookout tower

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HIERARCHY OF SPACE

The focus of the buildings are the observation deck and coast watch room on top that provides panoramic view of the sea. This is where the main activity of the building takes place.

The lower observation decks and storage are the minor parts of the building.

The spaces highlighted in light green are the spaces where circulation takes place. This is the space with the least human activity.


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SYMMETRY & BALANCE

REPETITION & RHYTHM

The Seljord Watch Tower’s façade is made out of repetitive vertical wooden louvers which creates a constant rhythm all around the building.

The rectangular observation decks are repeated at different levels to provide different views.

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elevation

elevation section

EXTRA REFERENCES

matsudai small tower

http://www.peripheriques-architectes.com/matsudai-small-tower

http://mimoa.eu/projects/Japan/Tokamachi-shi/Matsudai+Small+Tower

rossall point coastwatch tower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJbxv18CcBg

http://www.ncirossallpointfleetwood.co.uk/The-Tower.php

coast guard tower house

http://llasyblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/coast-guard-tower.html

http://www.themodernhouse.net/lettings-list/former-coastguard-lookout/description-817/
















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Kerachut Beach Site Analysis Part 2