Field Trip

7 Interior Design designers from BID22115 Interior Design Studio 4 (Hospitality) and BID23115 Interior Design Studio 5 (Institutional) participated in an academic field trip to the Kluang Wet Market, guided by Raffles University creative practitioners IDr. Mohd Khedzir Khamis, Ts Muhammad Syukri Abdullah Sani, and Ts Ahmad Faiz Hassan Naziri. The initiative was designed to immerse designers in a real-world project that integrates community engagement, sustainability, and spatial innovation, essential components of industry-ready learning at Raffles University. Upon arrival, the team was welcomed by representatives from Majlis Perbandaran Kluang (MPK), including officers from the Landscape and Town Planning, Building Control, Asset Management, and Enforcement Departments, as well as members of Rejoin Collective and Karyasama. A briefing was conducted on the market’s history and cultural relevance before the group commenced an in-depth site analysis forming part of their design studio module. Throughout the visit, designers examined the market’s spatial configuration, user experience, and environmental conditions, while creative practitioners engaged with MPK and NGO partners on proposed renovation and upgrading strategies. MPK has appointed Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia Southern Chapter (PAMSo) to develop a design proposal, with Raffles University’s Interior Design Department contributing the interior layout concept. The Raffles team presented a proposal highlighting the sustainable strategies, including optimised spatial planning, efficient waste management, solar energy utilisation, rainwater harvesting, and the use of eco-friendly materials. The proposal was well received by MPK and project collaborators and will be presented to the Johor State Government for further evaluation. This collaboration underscores Raffles University’s commitment to industry-led education — nurturing creative professionals who transform ideas into impactful, sustainable design outcomes.