Site Introduction
The site that I chose to work on for the entirety of this project was Armenian Park in Penang, Malaysia. The park is located in what is known as a heritage enclave in George Town that was once home to some of the earliest Malay settlements in the country. The area was also home to a small community of Armenian entrepreneurs, of which the street and park name is derived from. Before the construction of the park, the open space that preceded it was used inefficiently and even housed an informal market, locally known as a 'Thieves' Market' due to the abundance of "second-hand" goods sold there.
Project Overview
1. Observed the site and its immediate surroundings at different times of the day.
2. Interviewed visitors of the park and explored the neighborhood to obtain feedback about the park's condition.
3. Created a visual map to record observations and analysis of the site.
Draft of Observations and Mapping
In carrying out my observations, I visited the site at different times of the day, spoke to visitors, and visited the shops around the site. This helped me gain a better understanding of what the park looks like on a day-to-day basis. It also helped me view the site from various perspectives, which made me realize how differently people can view the same space.
Final Map
Observations
In developing my final map and observations of the site, I made sure to be as comprehensive as possible to ensure that I had a good list of things that could be improved on.