Advanced Interior Design Practice 1
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MICROTOPIA
NARRATIVE
In recent years, home prices in Malaysia have skyrocket beyond the means of most ordinary wage earners. Following this issue, most Malaysian wouldn’t afford to buy a home as an average Malaysian income would only able to afford home around RM300,000 budget. This has lead them preferring rental over owning a resident which causes them spending less on leisure that would lead a stressful lifestyle, this is because renting does not build equity or savings for the future. As the amount of renting increases, the money would go flocking towards the property owner and landlords using this concept to earn by purchasing multiple properties. This will result in renters will be forever renters, unable to build equity in the form of property, if access to home ownership is restricted.
As an Organization of Microtopia for living, its objective allow a peaceful, sociable living and freedom activity spaces for people with low income. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to give chances to people with beginner society experiences for easier startup life. With the given site Petaling Street, the idea of converting Petaling Street into a town with various activities is an entertainment ground for the people with the same issue. To achieve the objective as stated, this organization will have a home sharing system providing affordable accommodation, sharing sociable spaces, co-working spaces, sharing various leisure and entertainment spaces like theater, garden and more to bring liveliness and improve their lifestyle.