COMPARISON STUDY OF JOHOR BAHRU SENTRAL, JOHORE, MALAYSIA SENTRAL WITH
LAS RAMBLAS,
Barcelona, Spain
Prepared By: Muhammad Jafni b Muhammad Azmi
MASTER PLAN OF LAS RAMBLAS, BARCELONA, SPAIN
INTRODUCTION DESIGN SPACE DESIGN STRATEGIES & POLICIES
The Rambla, it is often the plural "Las Ramblas", is one of the landmarks of Barcelona,
which makes this metropolis so unique. The approximately 1.3 km long road - in the
middle a pedestrian zone - is ranging from Plaça Catalunya, probably the central
transport hub in Barcelona to the port.
Las Ramblas is often considered the most famous street in Barcelona and well
known around the world, exemplifying Barcelona’s success in having public spaces for
people to meet and socialize, as well as walk their daily lives. The street, which is actually
broken into several distinct boulevards, is often crowded with both locals and tourists.
Resting & Seating Space Meeting & Eating Space
Mix Use & Retail Area Entertainment Space
FACTOR SUCCESSFUL OF LAS RAMBLAS
The success of Las Ramblas comes from the combination of factors. Its
availability of eateries, shops, markets, and cultural institutions along the
artful street create an attractive and diverse experience for pedestrians.
The street is full of history and character, dating back hundreds of
years. It is also physically well connected to key areas of Barcelona. The
buildings, paths, vegetation, and details are proportioned so that
quality, some would call it the “emotional hub” of the city.
pedestrians have pleasant spaces to interact in. Because of its social
COMPARE TO JALAN WONG AH FOOK, JB
Jalan Wong Ah Fook is the suitable comparison to Las Ramblas. It is because
it has similarities with this two site. The street of Jalan Wong Ah Fook also
show the centralized pedestrian. The significant in this Legaran Segget, it
also has the variety of the activities and spaces.
The strategies that Las Ramblas used is it create the hotspot at the area
A row of trees separates the central walkway from automobile traffic - two lanes on that create the variable of space. The space itself has the potential and
either side (plus one parking lane). Pedestrians have precedence: Cars are relegated to value toward the environment that can be attractive for user to come and
narrow shoulder-lanes and must at every turn accommodate pedestrians, who are free walk. The mixture of activities
of intersections in the central promenade. It also encouraging walking in the center.
BUILDING FORM LAYOUT AND CONNECTIONS
The Las Ramblas is a boulevard with a 36- to 80-foot wide pedestrian strip down the middle. Sidewalks are usually
less than 10 feet wide, encouraging walking in the center. On each side of the strip, there are one or two lanes of
traffic with a lane for parking and deliveries. This reserves the center of the street for pedestrians and the side Las Ramblas is a street that has six sections, each with a different name that are from north to south.
traffic lanes for autos, reversing the usual relationship between pedestrians and vehicles.
NORTH
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
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The arrangement of the building in the grid form .The building were arrange closely and small alley provided 3
between the building that act as service road . Only one-way road is provided to avoid traffic issue and walkways
link from one place to another.
The street width, building height and landscaping work together to create a pedestrian-friendly environment. The
street is lined by five- to seven-story buildings with complex facades, textures and ornamental details. There are
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many entrances–almost every 13 feet–and windows create a sense of transparency to view of what is inside .Most
the building influence by Gothic architecture.
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SOUTH
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There are three Metro stops that connect
to Las Ramblas. Street that meet Las
Ramblas connect to important district and
destinations such as art and cultural
institutions, the offices of the Municipal
District Council an important shhopping
street.
CIRCULATION MOVEMENT
La Rambla is a whirlpool of people walking up and down. It’s the center of the Old Town, a boulevard flowing non-stop from the Eixample district to the Old Port. Busy the 24 hours of the day.
La Rambla de Canaletes
The expression ‘he drinks water from Canaletes’ means who comes
from Barcelona. According to local legend, once you drink from the
fountain, you will keep coming back to Barcelona.
La Rambla dels Estudis
It was named after the 16th century university that was originally sited
here. Though the building was demolished in 1843, several buildings
remain such as theaters, palaces and churches. The building contains Bukit Timbalan Galleria @Kota Raya Shopping Mall Johor Bahru City Square
the first public clock of the city. Bukit Timbalan is known as the place for Galleria @Kota Raya Johor Bahru shopping Johor Bahru City Square is a shopping
all governmant offices. It was built on the mall was known as Plaza Kota Raya before centre and office building located in the
La Rambla de les Flors (La Rambla de Sant Josep) inspirations and wish of the late Sultan it have been renovate into Galleria @Kota Central Business district of Johor Bahru.
Ibrahim. It was built on 1940. Raya. City Square, along with Komtar, are located
It was named for its many flower stalls which are joined by kiosks selling all
on Jalan Wong Ah Fook.
kind of books, magazines, and newspapers 24 hours a day. At the end of this
part of La Rambla is a small square, the Plaça de la Boqueria, which has a
mosaic by Joan Miró and a nearby shop is decorated with an Art Deco dragon.
CONSTRUCTION
La Rambla del Centre (La Rambla dels Caputnixs)
It was the first part to be converted into promenade for people to meet friends The pavement wave
in the morning. The streets is the home of the Gran Theatre del Liceu and pattern that have been At Johor Bahru City Centre,
continous to the Placa Reial, a lively square with details by Antoni Gaudi. used for La Rambla open inter-locking pavers is used
space is designated for to differentiate between
La Rambla de Santa Monica rain water flow and avoid pedestrian walkways and the
The last section of La Rambla before reaching the waterfront begins with Placa from drainage. road.
del Teatre, named after one ot the oldest theaters in the city. It acts as the
threshold to the port, and it preserve some of its old buildings.
The pavement at La For overall open space, it
Rambla de Mar is wooden used concrete design stamp
La Rambla de Mar
It is the added part of Barcelona’s reform to open the city to the sea. Its type because it allows the and give a similarity look for
visitors to enjoy the sea. other places.
monument to Christoper Columbus which allows views of the port and the city
firsthand and to connect to Barcelona’s history.
and its wooden walkways allows both residents and visitors to enjoy the sea
AMENITIES AND COMFORT PROGRAMMING OF ACTIVITIES
The amenities and comfort of the place can contribute by having a pedestrian – prioritized street and the harmony The amenities and comfort of the place can contribute by having a pedestrian – prioritized street and the harmony
between street width, building height, landscaping and intensity of usage create a pleasant pedestrian experience. between street width, building height, landscaping and intensity of usage create a pleasant pedestrian experience.
A mix activities promotes diverse images and characters of the area. A mix activities promotes diverse images and characters of the area.
a) Landscaping : along the pedestrian mall have a natural canopy by using big trees that can give a shade to 1. Keep Chin Up and Look at the Architecture.
users.
b)Public art : an attraction for d) Lightning : Space are more lively
pedestrian ways with their symbolic with a good lightning for a
of pedestrian mall. comfortable also for safety for user. 3. Watch the Street Performers
2. Get a Bite to Eat at La Boqueria Market. La Boqueria is
Barcelona's flagship market. If what you got there wasn't the
freshest and best in town, it would be an embarrassment to
the whole city!
c) Seating : These facilities are Safety surrounding for user
prepared for users can have a place
to rest along the pedestrian mall. It 4. See a Show at the LiceU. The Liceu is Barcelona's most
also give a sense to feel the area.
Pedestrian promenade and sitting
JOHOR BAHRU e) Drinking Fountain
famous theater. Though it is most famous for opera, there
are a number of other performances throughout the year.
area for people-watching, Legaran Segget as an attraction to local. It also have the same characteristic
discussions, and entertainment. of pedestrian mall and green space with Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain
5. Check out the Art at Palau de la Virreina or Centre d'Art
Santa Mònica. Contemporary art exhibitions right on Las
Ramblas.
Johor Bahru City Centre is popular with Pasar Karat for their night activities. Its 6. Hit the Museums: Wax and Erotica!
only lively at night.
Placa Reial Activities at this area is lively because it is a transportation hub area. 7. Pedestrian mall.
PROMOTING LAS RAMBLAS INTO JOHOR BAHRU CONCLUSION
LAS RAMBLAS
negative one. There’s a bunch of budget hotel in Persiaran Meldrum. Local people use this opportunity to attract foreigner in providing
We can see Johor Bahru are mostly crowded by tourist or foreigner. They come here not because of the positive attraction in here, but the
prostitution in the budget hotel. If tourist or foreigner walk in this area, they will particularly been invited to spend their money in prostitution.
Some of budget hotel in Johor Bahru that leads to prostitution
WALKABLE ATTRACTION
VARIETY ACTIVITIES COMFORT
LIVELY/LOVABLE CITY
POSITIVE
IMPACT
HOW TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM WHILE TAKING A LEAP IN LAS RAMBLAS CHARACTER
Local authority should close down some budget hotel in this area. enhance the building in promoting art gallery, cultural institution or any
positive activity in attracting the foreigner like what Las Ramblas did.
JOHOR BAHRU
La Boqueria is Barcelona's famous Art at Palau de la Virreina or Centre d'Art Ramblas Cafes
flagship market. Santa Mònica
UNCOMFORTABLE ATTRACTION
VARIETY ACTIVITIES DOMINANTLY
FOR CARS
LIVELY BUT LACK OF SAFETY
AND COMFORTNESS
Indoor market that provide Johor’s Represent the cultural value and Johor’s Indoor or outdoor café attract people to
ingredient. Can attract foreigner to lifestyle in the art gallery come and act as meeting places.
buy some souvenir
NEGATIVE
IMPACT
