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.

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.

2021

Environmental Science: Cabin on a hillside Batu Apoi, Temburong