The document summarizes discussions from a design team meeting about a proposed mid-air masterplan for UTM. The team analyzed characteristics of mid-air elements and studied how to interpret scientific data on wind and air movement into architectural designs. They proposed a masterplan with suspended walkways, towers, and science centers connected by an information corridor designed to enhance pedestrian experiences. The corridor would include interactive surfaces and height variations to create excitement. The team's formulas relate the masterplan's spaces and stations to concepts like size, circulation, control, integration and interaction to realize their mid-air philosophy.

1. DESIGN TEAM:
WEIHONG
TONGQING
ELLIYIN
AMIRUL

2. CONTENTS OF DISCUSSION
1. Understanding Mid Air Element, Character &
Behaviour
2. Research & Data Study on Mid Air
3. Interpretation of Scientific Understanding
into Mid Air Architectural Paramatrix
4. Mid Air Masterplan
5. Conclusion: Relationships Formula

3. UNDERSTANDING MidAIR
element, character & behaviour

4. First thing first: What is MID-AIR?
Levitation/
Suspended
• Mid-air is one of the View
Transition
elements that makes up the moment
natural environment
surrounding us together
with Water, Earth and Light. Pause/
Swing Mid-Air Frozen
• Differentiating all these
elements apart from
another are their
characteristic, behavior and Moment
Thought/
Dream
capacity ranging from In
scientific studied data, amazement
/ gasp
researches and even literary
poetry. Vocabulary Association…

5. Mid-Air Phenomena
General Term Definition Speed / Character in Physical Observation Mid Air Architectural
Height Translation
Calm Hardly any air movement 0-1 km/h Sea like a mirror and -Therapeutic space
smoke rises vertically -Column Repetition
Breeze A subtle air movement 6-11km/h Small wavelet on water -Large open exhibition
that can be felt on surface but the surface do area
exposed skin not break and leaves -Spacious walkway
rustle
Windy A wind blow that 20-28km/h Small waves and -suspended walkway that
abounding in or exposed becoming larger . Dust catches the breeze
to the wind or breezes and small paper raised -viewing deck
constantly for a duration while small branches
of time begin to move
High wind air moving (sometimes 39-50km/h Large waves formed and -High suspended floor
with considerable force) Strongest on the flat land make some spray. Large with translucent floor
from an area of high branches in motion. treatment
pressure to an area of low Empty plastic garbage tip -tall towering structure
pressure over. hard to handle
umbrella. whistling heard
in overhead wire
Hurricane an intense, rotating -119 km/hr High waves and formed -Movable structure
oceanic weather system -This cyclonic circulation streaks of foam. Twigs -Swaying bridge / linkage
that possesses maximum becomes weaker with broken from trees, cars -High slides
sustained winds height veer on road, large -Gravity defying structure
branches break and small
trees blown away

6. Research & Data Study on MidAIR
scientific paramatrix of mid air to determine architectural
character of the masterplan

8. Challenging human fear of height + youth
spirits / sports
MID AIR PHILOSOPHY

10. Interpreting MidAIR into Architecture
philosophy

11. MID AIR PHILOSOPHIES
• SUSPENDED / ELEVATED STRUCTURES – CABLE-STAYED
STRUCTURE / POST AND TENSION STRUCTURE ,
MASSIVE CORE STRUCTURE, IN EQUILIBRIUM
• EXPERIENCE OF HEIGHT – FEAR OF HEIGHT - FALL
• EXPERIENCE OF JOURNEY – VISUAL PLAY+EMOTION+
CIRCULATION TYPO ( )
• INTERACTION HIGH GROUND LOW GROUND
• CHALLENGING HUMAN VISUAL PERCEIVED ANGLE
• CONNECTIVITY THROUGH MID-AIR TO GROUND.
• WIND CATCHMENT LEVEL – FOR APPROPRIATE
ELECTRICITY GENERATED

12. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
“FUN”BRIDGE
http://elleswim.net/page/2/
• Zip lining course – suspension
bridge – scary + challenging eh?
Hahaha let’s try it!
• Proposing glazed steps at certain
area –create a GASPING MOMENT!
Where people will eventually slow
down, take a deep breath, walk
carefully, pretend they not see
below!! hahaha

13. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
SUCH INNOCENT SOULS ,
AS BRAVE AS A SOLDIER – our UTM student? 
challenging the norm / outcome fear of height =MID AIR PHILOSOPHY
• http://www.guy- • http://www.flixya.com/photo/18613
sports.com/funny/back_to_school_stories.htm 62/dangerous-bridge - 500 children,
• - A Pu, 5, who was stuck in the middle of the cable from Maji village in Fugong town,
for nearly 20 minutes once, told reporters, 'I used Yunnan province, cross the most
to dream of having a bridge, but then I learned dangerous stretch of the Nujiang
that my dream was too expensive.' River each day

14. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
REFLEXOLOGY PATH
An idea for both health and experiences / sensation – surface
decoration - MID AIR PHILOSOPHY

15. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
TRAVELLATOR
FAST FORWARD whenever emergency – washroom? Huge luggage “balik kampong”?
Feel sick? Late for submission? = adrenaline rush / moment of “floating forward” - -
MID AIR PHILOSOPHY

16. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
INTERACTIVE
FLOOR SURFACE?
• New invention – future
science
• Technology resembles the
university strength & image
• Informative- require less
space – anywhere! MID AIR
PHILOSOPHY: visual
projection can’t be touch but
this one react to human
movement

17. MID AIR SENSE OF CHARACTER…
• The Virtual Space in
architecture means the use of
THE some technology or method
to create an unreal space to
increase or reduce the actual
space.
VIRTUAL METHOD:
SPACE • There are three basic method
to create a virtual space.
1. Mirror
2. Painting
3. Opening

18. Mirror ?
• Mirror can copy the image, it
is the most well – know
method to create the virtual
space. Someone considered it
is the gate to the other world.
• Now we have some high –
tech things not only copy your
image but also can keep it!
This is a Iris diaphragm matrix
mirror.

19. Mirror to MID-AIR
• This is a magic show
by John Noble, he
use the mirror to
make him looks
floating. The fact is
he is stand one the
ground

20. Painting

22. The MidAIR Masterplan
masterplan philosophy & brief

23. Introduction of Mid Air Masterplan
Proposal
• Mid Air masterplan proposal circulate
around the ideation of human
responses towards height to trigger
excitement, adrenaline rush and
amazement in experiencing the journey
from point A to point B.
• Why we resort to Height? Since we are
playing with air element, we decided to
take it up vertically where senses are
triggered rather differently at perceived
height difference levels.
• Despite the height manipulation, each
individual hubs are designed with a hint
of playfulness to maximize energy level
of users and give the sense of being
elevated.

24. Issues
• High density traffic
– contributing to carbon
emission and provoking
> How to
pollution minimize the
effect?
• Long-stretch monotonous
commuting points for
pedestrians

25. How to solve it through mid air
masterplan? proposed
pedestrians &
vehicle zones
re-plan the vehicle
circulation of UTM
students each zones are
themes with specific
science experience
to reduce traffic and
centralized parking
encourage walking
Proposed Solution enhancing walking
experience within
campus
design pedestrian
linkage
promoting healthy
lifestyle
fostering scientific
Information Corridor
culture

27. VISUAL LINE -
TOWERS OF ECHOING SCIENCES – MARAK’S ZTQ’S
A PRINSIP OF RESPECTING RELIGION & GOD + RESPECTING SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE
NATURE + A SYMBOL OF UNITY AND SPIRIT OF ACADEMIC MECHANICAL ENG.-RELATED MATHEMATICAL.-RELATED
EXCELLENTCY IN SCIENCE & RESEARCH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE
THE HUB THE CORRIDOR
FACILITIES: DETAILS:
•PARKING GROUND + SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMS •INFORMATION ON ANY SURFACE – PROJECTION
-
•MID AIR LANDSCAPE
HARDSCAPE : SUSPENDED WAKAF & OUTDOOR GYM SET
•SMART COMM. DEVICE
•SMART FIN ATTACHED TO THE ROOF STRUCTURE
SOFTSCAPE : SLOPES AT MAIN ENTRANCE AS GROUND •MID AIR SENSATIONAL JOURNEY – SURFACES DESIGN : GLAZED
FOR THE SUSPENDED WAKAF + TRAVELLATOR + REFLEXOLOGY + INTERACTIVE FLOOR
•RETAILS
•COMMUNAL SPACES
- -

28. THE ADDITIONAL
CONNECTION & GROUND
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS:
•ELEVATORS IN THE MIDDLE OF
CONTINOUS CORRIDOR as support
structure +intermediate connection to
ground to minimise walking distance
•OPTION FOR TRANSIT either direct or
other desired path – your call!!
•some areas alreGROUND
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL ady have a
balanced system / facilities such as
sports & recreational space –
maintained and improve the circulation
that lead to the hub.
•RELOCATION OF EXISTING
STRUCTURES several structures
were relocated, but it was our
intention to minimise ground
development (MIDAIR IDEOLOGY
AND APPROACH) , so planning wise
was to avoid maximum structural
relocation.
Structures relocated:
•-COLLEGE RUBBISH HOUSE x1
(east)
•-COLLEGE DORMITORY UNIT x2
(west)
ELLIYIN’S WEIHONG’S •Structures replaced – with THE HUB
SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE •-ARKED K9/K10
•-ARKED CENGAL
BIOLOGY.-RELATED ART.-RELATED
SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE
-

29. MASTERPLAN SECTION STUDY
(midair philosophy: wind flow from high ground to lower ground then redirected ,
caused by obstruction such as man-made structures and natural scape)
MARAK’S ZTQ’S
ELLIYIN’S WEIHONG’S SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE
SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE MECHANICAL ENG.-RELATED MATHEMATICAL.-RELATED
BIOLOGY.-RELATED ART.-RELATED SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE
SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE CENTRE

30. PARAMETERS TO THE MASTERPLAN
( INFOs-POWERED CORRIDOR )
a. DEFINING HEIGHT LEVEL
b. VISUAL & CONNECTIVITY
c. PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE ACCESS
d. CREATING SPACES THAT EVOKE EXCITEMENT & EXPERIENCES
e. NATURE REFERENCES
f. CREATING OTHER MID-AIR POSSIBILITIES

31. a.DEFINING HEIGHT LEVEL
• Gravity pull vs anti-gravity
• Fear of height/ death from fall = mid
air experiences/excitement/thrill
• Challenging it = create Xgames activities
that suits UTM Youth Spirits?
• Jump fact – layman vs
professionals/athletes

32. HIGH+VERTICAL ELEMENTS IN UTM

33. b.VISUAL & CONNECTIVITY
• HIGH + VERTICAL ELEMENTS IN
UTM
• MINARETS = VISIBLE LANDMARK
+ ECHO TRANSMIT & RECEIVING
• RELATING MID-AIR CORRIDOR TO
MOTHER NATURE’S MID AIR
REFERENCES
– A CIRCULATION SPINE = ??
• USING HUMAN STEREOSCOPIC
VISUAL LIMIT AS A CIRCULATION
STRATEGY – KEEP GOING
FORWARD TO MINIMISE TRAFFIC
CONGESTION

34. MINARETS =TOWER:
CHARACTER - ECHOES OF AZAN
VISIBLE LANDMARK = ECHOLOCATION IN MID AIR (BATS &
SEVERAL NOCTURNALS) + LIGHTS DURING NIGHT
COMMUNICATION TOWER = TRANSMIT & RECEIVING
WAVELENGTH – SOUNDS VIBRATION THROUGH MID AIR
HIGH GROUND TO LOW GROUND = EFFICIENTCY IN
TRANSMITTING – LESS OBSTRUCTION WIDER COVERAGE

35. c. PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE ACCESS
ISSUES:
• Lack of parking spaces.
• Need to travel far (even with vehicle ; car etc).
• Bus services..create traffic + environmental
problem
• Pedestrian path sometimes hazardous – not
maintained & very near to road (safety) not wide
enough + no proper shades + exposed to vehicle
smog (comfort value).

36. SOLUTION
• Provide additional parking spaces
• Introduce central hub = transit
area
>>From vehicle-parking-transit-
walking-faculties
>>Central hub – attractive programs:
-UTM information kiosks +
discussion zones + WiFi facilities
-24 hour Fast food & delivery ( McD,
Ayamas etc)
-Bookstore ( MPH bookstore,
Kinokuniya etc.)
-Other Retails ( Guardian, , basic
Groceries etc.

37. d. CREATING SPACES THAT EVOKE
EXCITEMENT & EXPERIENCES
FEAR OF HEIGHT / FALL = MID-AIR EXCITEMENT!
HIGH + ELEVATED ABOVE LANDSCAPE = PERSPECTIVES
HIGHER GROUND = HIGHER WIND SPEED
• The hub – 2 floors. 1st = programs 2nd = open landscape/garden
• Hanging planter pots + roots growing
• The corridor – Fin designed to rotated at certain time- fixed angular less than
100 deg. (Human Stereoscopic Visual Angle) –forcing them to move forward to
enjoy view
- Different stepping : FAST – WALK – GLAZING to create gasping moment whenever
the journey is done
• The linkages – points of interval – linked science centre (above 4th floor) to the
hubs – ground (parking) – corridor – college zones . Open air + high railings of
reinforced glazing to ignites fear of height – the experience/excitement

39. RELATING MID-AIR CORRIDOR
CHARACTER TO MOTHER NATURE’S
MID AIR REFERENCES
GLIDING SNAKE body diaphram section + bone structure
FLYING SPECIES wing structure study
WIND & PRESSURIZATION undulated surfaces creates
changes of wind flow ; power and ventilation

44. CONCLUSION :
RELATIONSHIPS [FORMULA]

45. [Space] .[Station]
• Space = size + connection +
direction + extension +
circulation
• Station = controllable + integration
+ interaction

46. [Space]
• Size = height + weight + length
[Height is a main point to
show the mid-air]
• Direction = 2D direction + 3D direction
• Radial symmetrical human flow. Gravity? go a
way.
• Circulation = consumption + Regeneration
• Regeneration to GBI

47. [Station]
Controllable = control + able
[Mid-air structure is a unstable system
need a comprehensive Control ]
Integration = smart + helpful
Interaction = active + efficient

48. TARRA! 