ILAM LANDSKAP No 21

Published By:Institut Arkitek Landskap Malaysia (ILAM) | Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)KDN No : PQ/PP1505(16609) | ISSN : 2180-0944

Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

LIVING IT GREEN !

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MLAA2015Calling for Entries

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EDITION 21June - October 2015

Salam Sejahtera to all our readers, from the Bulletin Landskap editorial table. With this issue, we present to you another information-packed edition to update our members about what’s on in the landscape architectural profession in Malaysia.

Immediately following our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Merdeka-Raya celebration, we now step into the last quarter of the year. We are offering new and exciting activities to ensure you have the latest and most up-to-date professional knowledge. With the end of the year approaching, we present our annual Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) Call for Entries for the year 2015. You will find a copy of the MLAA 2015 submission information within this issue. We wish all participants the very best of luck.

The recent haze phenomenon that has hit our country has caused health issues and economy slow down as it has also affected the tourism and agriculture industries. Therefore, it is essential for landscape architects to ensure we encourage a sustainable approach to life, by minimising waste production, recycling, and also practicing the urban farming approach to ensure food security. In landscape design, clever and innovative concepts and planning can reduce the effect of air pollution and ensure we breathe cleaner air, hence, in this issue, we showcase some of the creative projects in Malaysia that have adopted this concept in living spaces and work environments.

In the past year, Malaysia has also experienced natural disasters, such as floods and earthquakes. We at ILAM have lined up a number of activities regarding these issues, namely the ILAM-MGBC Seminar on Mitigating Disaster in Landscape Architecture Design, to be held on 5 November 2015. The ILAM Sabah Chapter has also organised their humanitarian programme, entitled “Rebuilding Ranau”. This project aims to install water tanks in the villages in Ranau, Sabah, to ensure they have access to clean water, following the earthquake that hit the district in May 2015. The report can be found in this issue.

Fast forward to 2016 and we have already lined up our major events so that you can plan your personal schedule. We hope we will see you soon at the upcoming ILAM events and that you will continue to support ILAM in all our endeavours. Follow us on Facebook or check our website from time to time for more updates.

Thank you.

Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd TahirPresident/Chief EditorInstitute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

Living it Green!Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

Editorial BoardCorporate Communication & Promotion Division

Editorial BoardAssoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir (Chief Editor)LAr. Charles TeoLAr. Nor Atiah Ismail

CopywritersLAr. Charles Teo Raymond MartinDesigned byDesign218 www.design218.asiaPrinted By Percetakan Skyline Sdn. Bhd.

Special ThanksTujuan Gemilang Sdn. Bhd.Sunway PKNS Sdn. Bhd.Pentago Landscape Sdn. Bhd.ILAM Council MembersILAM Sabah ChapterISOFU

Front CoverNestled within a 0.92 acres of

development land, the Point 92

tower is a fine example of marrying

landscape and building in perfect

harmony.

Photo by:

Tujuan Gemilang Sdn. Bhd.

Contents03 Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) 2015 Calling for Entries

04 Cover Story Living it Green! 10 Product ISOFU-Bring it Indoors!

12 Special Report ILAM AGM 2015 Playpoint Talk Rebuilding Ranau, Sabah

15 IFLA Updates IFLA World Congress 2015 - St. Petersburg, Russia IFLA APR Congress 2015 - Lombok, Indonesia

16 ILAM Updates News & Happenings

23 IFLA Calendar 2016

24 Event Calendar 2015/2016

Photography CreditsILAM Council MembersILAM Sabah ChapterMLAA 2014 ParticipantsLAr. Charles Teo

EDITION 21June - October 2015

CALLING FOR ENTRIESCLOSING DATE 14.JAN.2016

Institute of LandscapeArchitects Malaysia (ILAM)www.ilamalaysia.org

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PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY

Landscape Design AwardsLandscape Analysis & Study Awards

Landscape Innovation Awards

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR CATEGORY

Landscape Construction Awards

DEVELOPERCATEGORY

Property Developer Awards

GOVERNMENT & CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY

Green City Awards

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY

Young Landscape Architect Awards

RESEARCH CATEGORY

Landscape Research Awards

STUDENT CATEGORY

Student Design Awards

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DESIGNwith nature

Sunway Rymba HillsSunway Rymba Hills is the first low-density residential development in Malaysia with private forest parks growing beside thriving luxury homes. Hailed for its unique zero-lot concept, the 80 units of forest villas are planned in the most ecological manner; sensitive to the existing hilly terrain.

Rymba Hills embodies the tranquility of the ‘Coming Home to Nature’ concept. Stretching over 19.72 acres, this site embodies unique landscape features interwoven with one another.

With the healthy lifestyle in mind, the planning incorporated an existing forest park as the back bone of the development, providing numerous outdoor spaces for residents to explore. The whole development is seamlessly connected with jogging and cycling pathways which link all the green patches available within this green development enclave.

In 1969, the famous Ian McHarg, a Scottish landscape

architect, published “Design with Nature”, which

was essentially a book of step-by-step instructions

on how to break down a region into its appropriate

uses. “Design With Nature” was the first work of its

kind to define the problems of modern development

and present a methodology or process prescribing

compatible solutions.

Today, his publication, and design approach, still

serve as strong principles to follow in every aspect of

landscape architectural design. This article hopes to

inspire you with a number of Malaysia Landscape

Architecture Award winning projects that demonstrate

the McHarg “Design with Nature” approach.

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Following the Natural TerrainRymba Hills is designed to suit the existing contour and hilly terrain to achieve a low environmental impact and seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor landscaped spaces.

Dedicated to NatureThe planning and design of the entire development is in fact dedicated to nature by enhancing its values and functions. Of the 60% of the green spaces available here, half is a forest park, while the remaining portion is turned into linear gardens, herb and orchard gardens, lawns and playing fields.

Material SelectionsMost of the garden and forest paths incorporate permeable materials such as an expended metal deck, pre-cast slabs and recycled railway sleepers to ensure the hardscape has minimal effect on forest growth. The elevated metal trails above the forest floor also allow surface water runoff and keep the trail dry at all times.

Environmental Friendly FeaturesThe clubhouse is the main feature of green innovation with energy saving ideas. Plants cascade down the façade of the building, providing a cooling effect and reducing heat within the interior, thus reducing energy consumption. An environmentally friendly fibre composite timber deck is used in lieu of timber to promote sustainability.

Residents can also enjoy herb gardens, with clear labelling and usage, and medicinal values. Composting bins are also provided near the gardens to dispose of organic waste which becomes the fertilizer for the gardens. Some of the mature trees are also being transplanted within the site and are now the main feature of the development.

Low Carbon InitiativesCycling paths are connected to ensure residents use the bicycle or walk to reach the different facilities within Rymba Hills. Security personnel here are also equipped with bicycles for their routine patrolling.

SUNWAY RYMBA HILLS

By;Sunway PKNS Sdn. Bhd.

Landscape Architect:Peter Tan & Associates Sdn. Bhd.


Point 92 is a stunning piece of

architecture that marries environmental

sensibility and aesthetics. This office

building, although compact in size,

makes a huge statement, design-wise.

The view from the terrace alone is

enough to make a weary worker smile.

BREAKINGAWAY FROM THE NORM

POINT 92

By; Tujuan Gemilang Sdn. Bhd.

Landscape Architect:Seksan Design Sdn. Bhd.

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Breaking away from the normPoint 92 is an office building of 14 floors, named for the 0.92 acre site on which it is located. Due to the humble site size, there was a need to maximize the architectural floor space. This resulted in limited outdoor spaces reserved mainly for driveways, drop off, and service roads. Therefore, the landscape needed to maximise the effects of greenery within a very limited space.

The concept and theme of the project was:• To craft a distinctive office building with

a unique character, using simple local materials and construction methods.

• Emphasise a strong connection with nature, in order to create a comfortable and productive working environment.

• Be environmentally- friendly and ener-gy-efficient.

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Greening the Common SpaceGenerous green spaces, high ceilings, a play of different raw materials, dramatically hooded windows bring different layers of natural lighting into the lobby. This is how the design elevates the green spaces with maximum impact.

600 saplings of local forest species, under-planted with ferns along the planter, run from the arrival court to the office lobby. These saplings were planted close to one another to recreate a forest environment. Benches, extruding from a series of steps leading towards the lobby, provide office users or visitors a comfortable outdoor seating area under the canopy. Saplings also act as a ‘green’ backdrop for the glazed office lobby. They help to screen off busy traffic from the adjacent road and also help to reduce heat from the morning sun.

Connecting People with NatureThis project is a showcase of how landscaping can enhance the work environment. The major effort of this project is to connect people with nature. This green oasis creates a very pleasant environment for tenants and visitors. It is also a very comfortable and refreshing space where workers can be seen all day – sitting, relaxing, and exchanging ideas.

In addition, there are two sky gardens at Level 5 and 7, which provide further connections to nature for the tenants. Furthermore, several varieties of creepers are grown from planter boxes on the 7 levels carpark, creating a huge screen of vertical landscaping within this 0.92 acres of office space.


Bandar Rimbayu is a premier township development inspired by nostalgia for a

time when life was simple and people lived close to nature, in a safe, supportive

neighbourhood. Set in tranquil green surroundings on a 1,879 acre site, Bandar

Rimbayu set to be an iconic mixed development of residential, commercial,

recreational and parkland components.

CONNECTINGPEOPLE

THE ARC

By; IJM Land

Landscape Architect:Pentago Landscape Sdn. Bhd.

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Close to Nature, Awakening the SensesIn all four precincts planned in Bandar Rimbayu, the design will capture and sustain the natural topography and terrain of the site. In bringing nature closer for everyday living, the natural surrounding habitat will remain relatively untouched. So that waking up to birdsongs, enjoying nature walks and cycling amid indigenous vegetation are pleasures that take nothing away from the environment.

More than 50,000 trees, palms, shrubs, flower garden, aquatic plants, herbs and climbers were planted around “The Arc”, another green move that affirms developer commitment to greening the environment. At the most fundamental level, “The Arc” provides shelter for community activities and functions as a place for social and recreational activities, communal and sports events. User friendly details of the park are carefully and skillfully designed to cater to the users of all ages, thus creating a safe atmosphere within the compound.


Long Lasting ImpressionOne aspect to the landscape is to create a setting that is lush and green for “The Arc” to connect with the overall concept of Bandar Rimbayu. It is the planting that created an iconic impression to each visitors who has visited here. The Vernonia elliptica creepers that can be seen growing on “The Arc” canopy acts as a signature element to Bandar Rimbayu, with trees that can be seen penetrating through the building canopy from the ground floor towards the upper level of green open spaces.


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bring itindoors

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ILAMAnnualgeneralmeeting2014/15

12 SPECIAL REPORT

Morning Session: Playpoint Talk

Playpoint Malaysia once again hosted a half day talk entitled: “Designing Modern Playscapes” in Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the ILAM Annual General Meeting 2014/2015, which was held at DoubleTree at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur. The talk was attended by more than 100 participants from ILAM and related industries.

During the session, speaker Andreas Aschmann presented his design ideas about “Designing Modern Playscapes” for different age group users, while Ron Asveld spoke about innovative outdoor play equipment, designed in Europe, via his topic “Live Outdoors, Forever Green”. The two and a half hour talk concluded with lunch where participants were free to mingle and socialise before the afternoon ILAM AGM session began.

Aftrenoon Session: ILAM Annual General Meeting 2014/2015

ILAM President, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, opened the session with his welcoming speech. The Annual General Meeting was attended by more than 189 members (110 Corporate Members, 78 Graduate Members and 1 Associate Member). The highlight of the AGM was the certificate presentation to 34 new ILAM Corporate Members year 2015, who had excelled in the ILAM Professional Examination in March 2015. 13 June 2015 DoubleTree, Kuala Lumpur

PLAYPOINT TALK

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A group photography session to conclude the ILAM AGM 2014/15

The new ILAM Corporate Members for 2015 are listed below:

1. LAr. Adam Aruldewan bin S.Muthuveeran2. LAr. Amanda Lee Siek Hsia3. LAr. Ang See May4. LAr. Beh Cheng Jiuan5. LAr. Chio Kang Er6. LAr. Diid Abdah Mohamed Isa7. LAr. Hasmadi Sufi8. LAr. Intan Suraya Mohamad9. LAr. Koh Chee Ling10. LAr. Lee Hui Yien11. LAr. Lee Lee Min12. LAr. Lee Wooi Keat13. LAr. Lim Khim Joe14. LAr. Low Eet Shien15. LAr. Mazrul Hisyam Che Rose16. LAr. Mohamad Jasri Jalaludin17. LAr. Mohd Asri Muhamad Amin

18. LAr. Muhamad Zaedi Mohd Asri19. LAr. Ng Ooi Tee20. LAr. Noor Hayati Ismail21. LAr. Nor Beha Ahmad22. LAr. Noralizawati Mohamed23. LAr. Normiadilah Adnan24. LAr. Ramly Hasan25. LAr. Rosa Malinda Mahayudin26. LAr. Sarinah Kasiman27. LAr. Siti Maryam Abdul Kadir28. LAr. Siti Norhara Ahmad29. LAr. Syamim Azhari30. LAr. Wan Shyrell Zaydy Taib31. LAr. Zanariah Kadir32. LAr. Zanariah Kasim33. LAr. Zulkifli Endut34. LAr. Zulkufli Ibrahim

ILAM new Corporate Members 2015

rebuildingranau,sabah

14 SPECIAL REPORT

The 2015 Sabah earthquake struck Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia, with a magnitude of 6.0 on 5 June, and lasted for 30 seconds. The earthquake was the strongest to hit Malaysia since 1976 and badly affected the people in Ranau and Kota Belud badly. Beside the damage to buildings and other structures, the locals were also hurt by the disconnection of clean water supplies, due to the destroyed and polluted water sources.

Following this, ILAM Sabah Chapter initiated a humanitarian programme, ‘Rebuilding Ranau”, which is intended to restore the water supply at Kampung Pinausok, Kundasang at Ranau District on 17 October 2015. The programme started with an online donation drive to collect funds for the humanitarian programme, followed by the work to install 10 water tanks with the combined capacity of 4,000 gallons, which would be able to supply between 5-10 families for about 2-3 days, with the water source channeled from the nearby river.

This programme was organised successfully by our dedicated ILAM Sabah Chapter members, coordinated by LAr. Rozie Khan and jointly attended by ILAM Vice President, LAr. Sabarudin Buang and council members, along with the support of former IFLA Asia Pacific President, Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah. More than 22 ILAM members worked hand in hand with the locals to complete the installation of the water tanks. Besides that, the participants also visited “Ground Zero” in Kampung Mesilou, and Kampung Cinta Mata, to fully understand the impact of the earthquake.

17 October 2015 Kampung Pinausok, Ranau, Sabah

ILAM SABAH CHAPTERHUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME

IFLA UPDATES 15

52ndIFLA World Congress 2015Date: 10-12 June 2015Venue: St. Petersburg, Russia

For the first time in the history of the IFLA World Congress, this 52nd Congress was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. With its extensive natural, semi-natural and man-made landscapes, the dramatic story of the region gave the attendees a glimpse of amazing examples of revitalisation and reconstruction of ‘lost’ landscapes.

Themed, “History of the Future”, the congress catered for a wide range of interests, yet focused on the challenges and opportunities of the past, the present, and the future, for landscape architecture and landscape architects.

ILAM was represented by Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah, who was also IFLA Asia Pacific Chairman at the IFLA World Council Meeting in Moscow. The 3-day congress was filled with keynote speeches, parallel sessions, poster sessions and technical tours. Fringe activities included an international student charrette and competition phase.

IFLA Asia PacificCongress 2015Date: 7-9 September 2015Venue: Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia

The IFLA Asia Pacific Congress 2015, was held in conjunction with a celebration of 200 years since the largest volcanic eruption was recorded in modern civilised history. The eruption of Mount Tambora created new landscapes, buried three kingdoms, killed over 17,000 people, and produced global anomalies of climate and political impact.

In line with this, the congress theme, “The Future of Mountain and Volcanoscape”, provided a platform for landscape architects to collaborate with other professions. The aim is to help societies to achieve attractive, equitable and sustainable environments for the future.

The IFLA Asia Pacific Council Meeting was held on the 6 September 2015, and was attended by ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, and ILAM official delegate, LAr. Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail. During the meeting, ILAM presented the endorsement proposal of Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) to the IFLA Asia Pacific Council Members and we are delighted to announce that MLAA is now officially recognised by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).

The meeting also bid farewell to Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah as the outgoing IFLA Asia Pacific President. The team now welcomes IFLA Asia Pacific’s new President, Damian Tang, from Singapore.


MCIEA Awards Assessment Date: 3, 9 and 10 June 2015Venue: Various locations

The Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) which is hosted by CIDB Malaysia, is the Malaysian premier accolade for all round excellence. It is an effort to recognise the players’ achievements in the construction industry. The assessment of the award began with the National Cancer Institute at Presint 7, Putrajaya. Among the panels are members from PAM, SIRIM, IEM, UITM, with ILAM proudly presented by LAr. Noriah Mat.

ILAM TIMELINE JUNE 2015

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Fundamental Landscape Design Courses at FLORIA 2015Date: 3-4 June 2015Venue: Royal Floria Putrajaya Showground

The fundamental landscape design courses were conducted in conjunction with the annual Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2015 at the Anjung Floria, Putrajaya. The course, which was conducted by LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain, aimed to train the staff from the Public Works Department (JKR) about basic design knowledge and skills in landscape planning and design.

PAM - “Tan Sri Ar. Chan Sau Lai Arch. Award” 2nd Jury SessionDate: 4 June 2015Venue: PAM Office

ILAM was invited by Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) to be one of the jurors for the PAM - Tan Sri Ar. Chan Sau Lai Architecture Award. The objectives of the award are to recognise the outstanding achievement of students of architectural design, and to expose new talents to the professional industry. ILAM was represented by President, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, in the second round of the judging process.

“Anugerah Keceriaan Felda 2015” JudgingDate: 4-15 June 2015Venue: Nationwide

This year, LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib was once again appointed as a juror for the national award “Anugerah Kecerian Kg FELDA”, which aims to promote conducive green living at all the FELDA settlements nationwide. The jury session ran from 4-15 Jun 2015 and ILAM was proud to be part of this annual programme to elevate the quality of our living environment.


Dabong Post Flood ReliefDate: 5 June 2015Venue: Dabong, Kelantan

The Faculty of Built Environment, UTM, with the collaboration of ILAM, UPM and UIA, jointly organised a post relief programme to restore the school compound of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dabong, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, with landscape works and planting. The ILAM team, led by Hon. Secretary, LAr. Dr. Nor Ataih Ismail, and several council members, contributed their efforts to ensure the school compound was brought back to the original state for the children to continue learning in a comfortable environment.

BIM Annual Dinner 2015Date: 10 June 2015Venue: Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM) hosted the Annual Dinner to celebrate the various professional bodies in Malaysia. ILAM was represented by several council members. A prize giving ceremony was also conducted to celebrate the winners of the BIM Bowling Match.

ILAM AGM 2014/2015 Date: 13 June 2015Venue: DoubleTree, Kuala Lumpur

The year, the ILAM Annual General Meeting was attended by more than 189 members (110 Corporate Members, 78 Graduate Members and 1 Associate Member). This annual event was the afternoon session, following the morning session of Playpoint CPD Talks. The highlight of the AGM was the certificate presentation to 34 new ILAM Corporate Members year 2015 who had succeeded in the ILAM Professional Examination in March 2015.

MBPJ Open Spaces WorkshopDate: 15-16 June Venue: Hotel Empire, Subang Jaya

A two day workshop about the preparation of an open space guideline was conducted by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) aimed to discuss matters such as the allocation of open spaces, the components, enforcement and the control of landscape plan approval. This workshop was attended by ILAM Vice President. LAr. Sabarudin Buang, who also delivered a speech during the workshop.

GBI Township V2.0 Working Group Meeting Date: 24 June 2015Venue: Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd

The GBI Township Tool V2.0 Development Meeting was held to further develop the tools for townships. The meeting also welcomed two transport planners who are reviewing sections regarding TRC Transportation & Connectivity. ILAM was represented by LAr. Noriah Mat.

Photo credit: Bandar Eco Setia Sdn. Bhd.


Kuala Lumpur Design Month 2015 MeetingDate: 7 July 2015Venue: Malaysia Design Council (MRM)

The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Design Month Festival was organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall. As part of the support under the Malaysia Design Council (MRM), ILAM was called to attend and discuss the participation in this October event. LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain attended this meeting and due to the short time frame given, ILAM will only participate in this event in the following years.

ILAM TIMELINE JULY 2015

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Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Bonsai Show (KLOBS) 2015Date: 8 August 2015Venue: Perdana Botanical Park, Kuala Lumpur

The annual Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Bonsai Festival was once again held in the sprawling Perdana Botanical Park from 7-16 August 2015. This year’s event saw participation by 23 countries and was officiated by Y.Bhg. Datin Seri Anggraini binti Sentiyaki. The grand opening of this event was also attended by ILAM President, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir.

ILAM Sabah Chapter Meeting and Raya CelebrationDate: 8 August 2015Venue: Pejabat Bahagian Landskap, Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Wilayah Negeri Sabah

ILAM Sabah Chapter, with the leadership of LAr. Eric Ye, hosted a member meeting to discuss matters such as ILAM CPD Events, Rebuilding Ranau, and discussion on current legislation on submitting person: for professional practice in Sabah.

Immediately following the meeting, a small gathering to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri was also organised and was filled with laugher and food. Among those who attended were LAr Eric Ye (Chairman), LAr Leonard Lau (Vice Chairman), LAr Rozie Khan (Secretary) & family; LAr Alfian Mansyur

42nd BIM Annual General MeetingDate: 29 July 2015Venue: Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

The annual Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM) General Meeting was held with the participation of various professional bodies. This year also witnessed the changing of new leadership of BIM with a fresh election. It is with great pleasure that ILAM announces that ILAM Fellow, Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah was elected as the new BIM President for 2015-2016. Congratulations to Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah.

ILAM TIMELINE AUGUST 2015

(Treasurer) & spouse; Pn Nurul Ag More, Pn Hasnah Dousin (Committee Member), Pn. Stella Alexius (Member) & family, Siti Khairunnisa, Muslizan, Cassandra & family and Pn Darna Badawi.


Nilai Polytechnic Student Visit to ILAMDate: 10 August 2015Venue: ILAM @ ALAMi Shah Alam

A group of 26 students and 5 lecturers made a visit to ILAM to further understand the profession of a landscape architect and the future prospects in the industry. During the visit, the

Workshop of Industry Standards Committee on Mechanical Engineering (ISC F)Date: 20-21 August 2015Venue: Hotel Concorde, Shah Alam

A workshop was organised by SIRIM Malaysia to ease the process of updating a Malaysian Standards (MS) for Mechanical Engineering under IFC F. Among the workshop activities was the updating of the five year old Malaysian Standards, proposal for a working timeline for each Standard Development Committee (SDC) and to ensure the implementation of MS in the new projects. This workshop was attended by several landscape architects which includes ILAM President, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir.

Building Industry Gala 2015Date: 14 August 2015Venue: Royal Chulan Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) and Archidex 2015, the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), hosted a Gala Night to celebrate the delegates of the festival and also an award ceremony for the industry. The Gala Night was filled with fringe activities besides the dinner. ILAM was represented by council member, LAr. Fairouz @ Muhammad Che Ani, and ILAM Fellow, Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah.

Workshop For Revision of MS966 Playground EquipmentDate: 25-26 August 2015Venue: Hotel Concrode, Shah Alam

The Malaysian Standards MS966 for playground equipment was organised by SIRIM with chaired by Ministry of Health and the Technical Committee consists of members from Perbadanan Putrajaya KPDNKK, JLN, ILAM, PSAM, SIRIM, QAS, CAP, UiTM, Consumer Association and Industry Manufacturers. The Malaysian Standards (MS) also adopted an additional two standards with regards to Safety Surfacing and Impact Attenuation for Playgrounds which is scheduled to be published by SIRIM beginning of 2016.

group was hosted and briefed by ILAM council member, LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain.


Merdeka Raya 2015Date: 22 August 2015Venue: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

An afternoon filled with merry making and celebrating togetherness was held at the compound of a Traditional Malay Village style outdoor museum at UPM. This event was organised by ILAM to jointly celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the 58th Malaysia National Day. Among those who attended were about 60 ILAM members with families, who spend the afternoon socialising and taking photos in a traditional village environment filled with delicious delicacies and food.

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Discussion on Term of Reference for Kuala Lumpur Landscape Master Plan 2015-2025 Date: 1 September 2015Venue: Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM

A meeting was called by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) with ILAM to discuss further on the preparation of “Term of Reference” for the incoming Kuala Lumpur Landscape Master Plan 2015-2025 to replace the existing KL Landscape Master Plan 2003. The discussion was attended by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Landscape Department officers with ILAM represented by President, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, Vice President, LAr. Sabarudin Buang and council member, LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain.

Following the discussion, a meeting was held on 12 October 2015 to come to an agreement about the Terms of Reference for the engagement of landscape consultants and the scope of work.

ILAM TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 2015


IFLA Asia Pacific Congress & APR Council Meeting 2015Date: 6 September 2015Venue: Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia

The IFLA Asia Pacific Congress and APR Council Meeting was held from 6 - 9 September 2015. The IFLA APR Council Meeting on 6 September 2015 was attended by ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, and ILAM official delegate, LAr. Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail.

During the meeting, ILAM presented the endorsement proposal of Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards

The Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2015Date: 11 September 2015Venue: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2015 is the construction industry awards honouring the great achievements of the construction industry players and their works, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

This Gala Award Night was attended by LAr. Sabarudin Buang and LAr. Noriah Mat as members of the jury representing ILAM. The night witnessed awards covering Best Contractors, Best Projects, Special Award, International Achievement Awards, Builder of the Year Award and Individual Awards.

(MLAA) to the IFLA Asia Pacific Council Members and we are delighted to announce that MLAA is now officially recognised by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).

The meeting also bid farewell to Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah as the outgoing IFLA Asia Pacific President. The team now welcomes IFLA Asia Pacific’s new President, Damian Tang, from Singapore.

National Urban ForumDate: 5-6 October 2015Venue: One City, Subang Jaya

In conjunction with Urban October Celebration, EAROPH International, with the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government Malaysia, jointly organised this forum as part of the celebration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day, in October. With the theme “Sustainable Urban Futures”, this forum brought together innovative strategies on social, economic, culture and environment matters that can be adopted to overcome our urban challenges and contributing towards better urban resilience in the face of many obstacles faced by cities and nations today. ILAM was represented in this forum by the President and several council members.

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ILAM Humanitarian Programme: Rebuilding Ranau, Sabah Date: 17 October 2015Venue: Kampung Pinausok, Ranau, Sabah

ILAM Sabah Chapter initiated a humanitarian programme, ‘Rebuilding Ranau”, intended to restore the water supply at Kampung Pinausok, Kundasang at Ranau District. The programme started with an online donation drive to collect funds for the humanitarian programme followed by the work to install 10 water tanks with the capacity of 4,000 gallons to supply between 5-10 families for about 2-3 days with the water source channeled from the nearby river. A more detailed report can be found in the Special Report section (page 14) in this issue.

Dialogue with Stakeholders on Open Spaces Planning Guideline for Development Approval in Petaling Jaya Date: 21 October 2015Venue: Petaling Jaya City Council

ILAM was represented by LAr. Samsul Rohaizad Mohd Jemoner who attended the one day dialogue with the Petaling Jaya City Hall (MBPJ) to discuss the requirements for open spaces in the development of Petaling Jaya. From the dialogue, a draft proposal will be presented to MBPJ Town Planning Department for further improvements.

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The IFLA Asia-Pacific Congress, an annual event, will be the focal event of AILA’s fifty year celebrations in 2016. This Congress will focus on the past and present Asia-Pacific Landscape learning’s while realising the exciting central global role this region has to play, setting benchmarks to positively influence our future.

Events for the 2016 Festival of Landscape Architecture in Canberra will be wide ranging and include a Research Summit, Student Charrette, Welcome Reception, a two-day IFLA Asia-Pacific Regional Congress, the AILA National Awards Gala Dinner, public talks, tours and exhibitions. It expects to attract 500 delegates from Australia and Asia-Pacific.

More details,visit: www.aila.org.au/50

IFLA CALENDAR 2016

IFLA Asia Pacific Congress 2016 & International Festival of Landscape Architecture27-29 OCTOBER 2016 | CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

Photo credit: AILA website

Festival Program at a glanceThursday 27 October 2016Welcome Reception Garden of Australian Dreams, National Museum of Australia

Friday 28 October 2016AILA National Conference, day 1 Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia

AILA National Landscape Architecture Awards National Arboretum Canberra

Saturday 29 October 2016AILA National Conference, day 2 Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia

53rd IFLA World Congress 2016 20-22 APRIL 2016 | TURIN, ITALY

www.ifla2016.com

Photo credit: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torino

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