Checkpoint 4)Sketches and description of Henderson Secondary School

Henderson Secondary School

Observations and Analysis.
> there are bus stops right in front of the school and also across it
   - students or employees can take the bus as a mode of transport to reach the school
   -  buses will then add to the variety of modes of transport to reach the destination, which in this case would be the school
> there are HDB flats opposite the school
   - residents living in this area could admit their children into the school as it is within a short walking distance
   - it would be simple and effective for those living in this area to reach the school
> the traffic crossing has an island in the middle of the road
   - allows people, especially the elderly, to be able to rest and take a breather after walking through halfway across the road, therefore, it shows that the health of people, mostly the elderly, is important as by rushing the whole distance of the road, it may affect their breathing which may lead to health consequences.
    -  it serves as a safety point as people would not risk their safety to cross the whole distance of the road
> hawker centre within a walking distance from the school
   - students are easily able to get food from the hawker centre
   - the hawker centre will also benefit in terms of business as residents as well as students could buy food or drinks from the hawker centre 
The atmosphere can be chaotic as there are students, hawkers as well as passing vehicles from one point to another. Bus stops there are also usually filled with people waiting for the buses to arrive.
As a student of Henderson Secondary School, I would find it effective and convenient to travel to this school as there are plenty of resources and mode of travelling to get to this school.
Future.
This school may be renovated to look more modern and eye-appealing. Also, to match the modern-day needs, it may so change to a more future like school. However, due to the limited land space, there is a possibility whereby the school would move to another location.

sketch:

sketch of henderson secondary, scale is 1:1000

Checkpoint 5)Sketches and description of My Saviour's Church

My Saviour's Church

Observation and Analysis.
> Alexandra Primary School right next to it
  - the reason that a school is placed next to a church could be that people wanted the children to be religious and inculcate good deeds among on e another.
  - students from the primary school may tell their parents of the church next to the school, which may allow the parents to visit the church once in awhile if they are Christians
  - people who go to that church may admit their children into the school right next to it.
> Private estates / condominiums are located near the premises of the church.
  - the residents of the condo may find it efficient for them to visit the church as they live near it.
  - the residents may feel that they are more peaceful and safer at that area
> placed next to a canal
> Speed bumps to control the speed of ongoing cars to prevent an accident as there are residents crossing the road from time to time.
> Atmosphere is very calm and peaceful as there isn't that many people who come to this area.
If I was a pest exterminator, I would feel that it is appropriate that constant checks of the area should be conducted as the church is placed next to a canal. Therefore, in order not to risk getting any illness spread by pests, it would be necessary to conduct checks regularly.
Future.
There is a possibility whereby the church may close down due to its location, resulting in the lack of business. Its location may cause others not to know about the church and they would then attend others. However, due to the primary school next to it, there is a possibility that the popularity and  business of the church will strive as the students may tell their family of the church.
sketches:

sketch of my saviours church, scale is 1:40

Checkpoint 6)Sketches and description of St Margrets Secondary School

 St. Margarets Secondary School
Observations and Analysis.
> the school has a rich history of since 1842
> has bus stops within a walking distance from the school itself
   - busses will then be the mode of transport for the students up to their own comfort zones
   - students will find it simple to travel to their school as they could take the bus and walk a few minutes to reach their destination (school)
> many private properties / bungalows around the premises of the school
   - people living in that area are able to admit their children to this school and it would be effective for them as it would be easy to travel there.
   - the location  would then allow other citizens to get the house where they would have to buy it, hence contributing to the economy.
> overhead bridge with staircases
   - the overhead bridge will allow people, especially the students, the easily cross the road and taking in mind their safety. Therefore the bridge serves a purpose such that people would be safe when crossing the road, hence reducing the amount of accidents that may happen.
> car park nearby the school
   - the car park will allow parents of the children to send them to school by car as their mode of transport
> construction of a new building (most probably a house) across the school
   - this will allow other citizens to get hold of the housing at that area and hence boosting the economy
           
The atmosphere around the area seems peaceful as the area does not have much noise pollution due to its location.
If I was a bus driver, I will find it quite simple to find the school as it is quite big and located next to a busy road
Future.
The future of this school may not be affected as it has a large history, hence it is reasonable that the government would not want to take down the building. However, they may also move the school to other locations as time passes. The school will also adapt to the modern technological demands and will be more updated.

sketch:

sketch of st margrets secondary school, scale is 1:330

Checkpoint 7)Sketches and description of Old Bukit Timah Fire Station

Old Bukit Timah Fire Station

Observation and Analysis.
> Traffic light crossing has an island in the middle
    - allows people, especially the elderly, to be able to rest and take a breather after walking through halfway across the road, therefore, it shows that the health of people, mostly the elderly, is important as by rushing the whole distance of the road, it may affect their breathing which may lead to health consequences.
    -  it serves as a safety point as people would not risk their safety to cross the whole distance of the road
> several bus stops nearby which is within a walking distance
    -  buses will then serve as a mode of transport for people to get here
    - it is effective for others as they would not take a long time to travel from the bus stop to the old fire station.
     - adds to the variety of mode of transportation for the people
> now changed to a restaurant.
   - the reason could be that there may be too many fire stations such that it is needed for the fire station to be renovated so that it would meet the needs of the upgrading economy
   - people may not find the need to have many fire stations around, hence they changed the fire station into a restaurant
> many condominiums nearby
   - as there are many condominiums, it would house many residents as well. As many people are housed around that area, they would take note of the restaurants that used to be a fire station as it is a very convenient place to eat
> There is carpark nearby
    - cars can then be used as another mode of transport for others.
    - people could get here easily by car
> Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
   -  promoting a greener nature for the society as they would know of that place
The atmosphere around this area is calming as there is not much traffic or noise pollution around this area. It can also be quite dangerous as there is a possibility that wild animals such as snakes may enter the premises of the area stated above.
If I was a restaurant manager, I would take note if there are any cases of snakes or pests nearby as well as set up some traps so that it would not affect my restaurant business.
Future.
If businesses in the restaurants do not strive as much as time passes , there is a possibility whereby the restaurants/ old fire station will be demolished or renovated into a new building. However if its business strives, it may stay at its own location and continue as a restaurant.

sketch:

sketch of old bukit timah fire station, scale is 1:150

Checkpoint 8)Sketches and description of SHATEC

SHATEC

Observations and Analysis
> it is a private property
   - not everyone would have access to this area and building
   - the in-charge of this building may only want those authorised to be allowed into this building as it is in fact a school.
> there is only one accessible road to directly get  to SHATEC
   - it would be hard to transport ourselves in order to get to this area
   - there is a limited size and amount of vehicles that may enter
   - the reason being to this is that the higher authorities of the building would like to keep the building private and only used when needed
> construction works nearby
   - most probably building another office or industrial buildings to support as jobs for others
   - boosting the economy in terms of working and gaining jobs
The atmosphere in this area is very quiet and eerie as there is close to no people at that area. The area is also very excluded from the roads as well as HDB flats. Very little people would pass through this area.
If I was a tourist who is in Singapore to attend this school, I may find it hard to find this school as it is in an isolated area. Also, it may be hard to find the school by travelling by bus or MRT as there are no bus stops or MRT stations nearby. There is a possibility whereby if the mode of transport is taxi, the taxi driver would not know where this school is located.
Future.
The building may in fact get moved to another more appropriate location which will allow it to be more visible to others who wish to get to the school. However, if no one is admitted into this institution, it may get demolished to get replaced for another building which will meet the modern day demands of the changing society. This embellishment could also be caused due to the limited land space in Singapore.
sketch:

sketch of SHATEC, scale is 1:600

Checkpoint 9)Sketches and description of Masjid Ar-Raudhah

Masjid Ar- Raudah

Observations and Analysis.
> there are 2 carparks within a walking distance from the mosque ( beside it and in front of it )
   - people can easily travel by car as their mode of transport to the mosque and convenient for them
   - it is also convenient that there are 2 carparks as there is a possibility whereby some lots in the carpark are taken, hence by  having 2 carparks, it increased the chances of getting your car parked.
> there are also bus stops placed within a walking distance from the mosque
    - people, mostly residents, will also be able to travel to the mosque by bus, which adds to the variety of transports that we can take
    -  as it is within a walking distance, it would be simple for residents or people who live nearby to be able to reach the mosque in a few minutes after alighting from the bus at the bus stop.
> traffic crossing does not have an island in the middle.
   - this may risk the safety of the people, especially the elderly with breathing problems as they would be forced to rush across the whole distance of the road, not minding that they have breathing problems.
   - people may also risk their safety by rushing across the road to reach the other side within the time limit. Hence, there is a possibility whereby they may get into an accident while crossing the road.
> many housing estates/ HDB flats which are within a walking distance from the mosque
   -  residents living around this area would then be able to visit the mosque quickly by walking for a few minutes too conduct their prayers
   -  convenient for the residents to travel to the mosque up to their comfort zone
> construction works being conducted nearby the mosque
   - the construction works may cause a havoc to the people praying due to the noise pollution nearby\
   - the construction may also bring about more people to the mosque as the end product may be either an industrial office building or a housing estate.
The atmosphere in this area is lively and have a lot of people passing by as it was time for the Muslims afternoon prayers and there is a bus stop nearby. Also, there is a nearby neighbourhood which makes it convenient for the Muslims living around the area to go to the mosque to do their prayers.
if I was a elderly living near this area, It would be hard for me to rest due to the constant noise produced by the constructions, attributing to noise pollution.
sketches:

sketch of masjid ar-raudah, scale is 1:600

Checkpoint 10)Sketches and description of Choa Chu Kang Neighbourhood Police Centre

choa chu kang neighbourhood police centre

observations and analysis
>It is very noisy as there are many roads around the police centre used by many people at all times of the day
-residents living nearby may find this very annoying especially at night when they are trying to sleep and it is very noisy.
-residents walking around the police centre may be in danger due to the lack of street lights at night which may increase the amount of car accidents around the area.
-residents may find a sense of security as they have a police post nearby

>There is a community center nearby
-Residents or senior citizens can visit there with a sense of security as there is the police post nearby


>There are not many traffic lights nearby
-this is not elderly citizen friendly as they will have to jaywalk
-the road is mostly straight thus making is risky as people can start speeding along this road

The atmosphere in this area is quiet and calm except from the noise coming from the construction site nearby. There is the occasional buzz every Sunday which will come from the Church which makes it hard for the construction site to finish as they would have to stop every a Sunday

If I was a race-car driver, I would have mixed feelings about this area as the straight road implies a great area for racing. However, the police post nearby makes me think twice about speeding near this area in fear of getting a fine.

Future. In the future I feel that there should be more speed bumps and there should be more traffic lights nearby to allow the elderly to cross safely.

sketch:

sketch of choa chu kang NPP, scale is 1:400