Aliyah Kamarul Architecture Portfolio 23'

ALIYAH KAMARUL

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO selected works

and writing. Meticulous, introspective, and attentive to the finest details. Firmly believes in the power of comprehensive design to empower individuals and communities alike.

Country of Origin: Brunei Darussalam

Date of Birth: 22.12.2002

Email: aliyahkamarulaa@gmail.com

Software Proficiency

AutoCad

SketchUp

Enscape

Twinmotion

Adobe PS

Adobe IS

Adobe ID

Procreate

Languages

English

Malay

Chinese

Interests

2023

Final Year Project: Eco-city

Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei Darussalam

KAMPUNG TAKAFUL

Jalan McArthur Development

To revitalise an old town, the proposed Kampung Takaful is a by-product of an adaptive reuse strategy that fosters intergenerational connections through empowering the ageing group predominantly found in Bandar Seri Begawan. With the retention of its original framework, the once a commercial filler is now transformed into an active ageing hub that incubates the locals’ capabilities.

Original Building

Concept Diagram

Concept and Ideology

Focus Group: Ageing Population

their roots go deep

The adapted concept (symbiosis) expresses a similarity between the seemingly neglected elderly and parasitic plants found growing from the crevices of old buildings. Just like the plants, when given a proper host, will thrive. Hence, empowering the elderly through a comprehensive scope of programmes held within the building.

Structural Components retention of original framework

Sectional Perspective

PROGRAMMES

1. Community market

2. Hawker centre

3. Workshops (cooking, IT, handicrafts, carpentry)

4. Community Park (gardening, small-scale agricultural plots)

5. Health and fitness

7. Multi-Purpose Hall (talks, events)

6. Tenancies

Design Studio III: Commercial Project

Pekan Tutong

Brunei Darussalam

AL-HOUT AQUARIUM

Proposed Commercial Development

Overfishing has taken a great toll on Brunei’s reefs, where the locals often see the surface of the issue, what actually settles on the sea floor are large trawls scraping through the sea bed, destroying the aquatic life’s habitats. This fluctuation of marine-life species results in an imbalanced ecosystem. Parallel to this plight, the dwindling pride of Brunei’s cultural identity, vulnerable to global trends and modern feats. This leads to a cultural

lag and the diminishing hold of Brunei’s national philosophy, MIB. To combat this, awareness, remembrance and representation is vital to conserving both the national identity and marine-life.

The Al-Hout Aquarium (The Whale), embodies a fragment of Brunei’s past and Nabi Yunus AS’s story to reconstruct a lesson, this trailblazes the population towards Wawasan 2035, instilling a greater sense

of patriotism and selfdevelopment.

Bearing 2079sqm on Site 1, the superstructure tucks amongst the trees, instituitions and the PMMPMHAMB Hospital allowing nearby patients, students and civilians to conveniently walk-by and unwind. The facade represents a trawl net, eventually torn apart to portray, release.

Sectional Perspective

Concept and Ideology

Reconstruction + Reflection = Orientation

Human beings orient themselves through memory. The equation dissects three components in order to develop a thorough design. First, we apart what we know and reconstruct it again. Hence, taking the renowned Hassanal Bolkiah Aquarium and extracting its basic form, the arc. The shape is then reflected to the whale, a symbol of monumentality and compassion. Relevant elements like stories of the past are reflected upon then portrayed in a new light. Hence, a new orientation.

Front

Exploded Isometric NTS

Rear Right

2021

Design Studio II: Residential Kampung Lumapas

Brunei Darussalam

LAMBDA HOUSE

Proposed Residential Project

The foundation of a nuclear family would usually consist of trust, love and compassion. However, that is not usually the case. With each their own varying and dynamic natural frequency, quarrels, bickering and misunderstandings lead to - friction. Subsequently, creating a fault. Though with time and tolerance, the fault would be bridged and a new understanding will culture. Regardless of individual variance, families will always be of the same wavelength.

Derived from the Greek word λάβδα (λ-wavelength), the Lambda Haus is derivative of its scientific aspects turned function and form. With regionally sourced bamboo veiled across the first-floor characterising compression, the following ground floor is of an open space (rarefaction). Elements of the client’s reminiscence are relived in this design. Glass blocks, arches, frontal lounge placement and dining-staircase proximity. Immediately upon entering the

house, one would be greeted by the central courtyard’s lush greenery and mellow trickling of water. Targeting the “always in the room” dilemma, the courtyard would draw the family to sit by the garden in hopes to bridge their relationship. With the strategic intent of creating a light and air well both illuminating and cooling the house, reducing electrical wastage.

Concept and Ideology Frequency

The form subtly resembles a frequency wave. A satirical pseudonym to the family’s familiarity with arches (a feature from their first house). The spaces were arranged and sculpted with sun, wind and scenic considerations. The family space was to sit directly opposite the public space, which was shifted to the first floor to overlook the open space without compromising the homeowners’ privacy.

Front Rear Right Left

Connection detail between prayer room and courtyard

2021

Environmental Science: Cabin on a hillside Batu Apoi, Temburong

スポット

Studio Cabin

Covering 32.5sqm of ground area, スポット or Spots (cabin) sits on a slope with a cantilevered deck hovering above Lamaling River. This playful modular design revitalises a traditional Bruneian experience of their own culture through the eyes of a salamander (a native bornean reptile) with a riveting twist of Japanese architecture. Minimal use of carefully selected materials with an unwavering respect to the site’s natural elements. Its seamlessness and limited colour palette is intentional to let shine one’s culminated experience of the cabin. Adapting salamanders as a concept, the team gathered that its characteristics will uplift not only one’s comfort but spirituality. Hatching the name Spots from the namely spotted salamander.

Softwares Utilised Sketchup + Vray Photoshop + AutoCad

Concept and Ideology

Front Right

Module 1

Pantry + Deck

Module 2 Resting area

Module 3 T/B

Roof Outline

Form, Space and Order: Pavilion

Politeknik Brunei, School of Science and Engineering

Kuala Belait

Courtyard Pavilion

The Hana pavilion expresses the struggles faced by students at the instituition. The lotusan analogy for the human condition - grows and blooms from muddy waters, students alike, going through unfavourable conditions too, grow. More petals (module 2) can be added to accommodate the growing number of students at the instituition, with a dedicated module (the bud - safe space) that allows solitude, reflection and introspection that supports growth with oneself while being able to transition to collaborative open spaces, that supports growth with other students .

Manually Drawn

Concept and Ideology

Growth

Growth within oneself: “Safe Space”

Growth with support (learning with others): Open Space

Growth with the surroundings: Modular expansion

Presentation Boards

Bandar Seri Begawan

EIGHT-TEA CAFE

Proposed Interior Fit-Out

Softwares Utilised

Construction Detail of Mesh Frame NTS

1ST FLOOR SLAB