Portfolio 2023 - Ling Fung Anson Tang

SELECTED WORKS 2018-2023

Nice to meet you,

LING FUNG ANSON TANG

RIBA Part I Graduate

EDUCATION

September 2018 - June 2021

BSc in Architecture

Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, UK

• Grade: 2:2 (57% in Design)

September 2012 - June 2018

Form 6 - 12

G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College, Hong Kong

PROFILE

Passionate and studious Part 1 from WSA, Cardiff University entering Part 2 this year after equipping myself for 2 years post-graduation. With my international experiences, I am seeking to utilise them and explore specifically my interest in architecture further while also making myself competent on the road to being a qualified Part 3.

• Year of Birth: 2000

• Nationality: British

• Phone: +44 7342361807

• Email: ansontang.2000@gmail.com

• Location: London, UK

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2021 - August 2022

Part I Architectural Assistant

P&T Architects Limited, Hong Kong

• Mainly responsible for working on the construction of the new Immigration Headquarters (Design and Build Project) for the Hong Kong Government

• Helped to prepare, plot, print and dispatch several complete sets of formal DDA, User and Construction Submission Drawings

• Participated in regular meetings with clients and contractors to monitor the progress of the project

• Responsible for the administration of the project submission system

• Helped to prepare several other formal tender submissions

June 2021 - July 2021

Architectural Assistant

Studio One Design Limited, Hong Kong

May 2020 - June 2020

Architectural Intern Raymond Chau Architecture Limited, Hong Kong

LANGUAGES

• English: Advanced (IELTS overall 7.5)

• Mandarin: Advanced

• Cantonese: Proficient

KEY SKILLS

• Adobe Suites

• AutoCAD

• SketchUp

• Rhino (Grasshopper)

• Vray

• Revit

• Microsoft Office

• QGIS

• Velux Visualizer

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

HKDSE 2018

• Chinese: 5 Physics: 5

• Physics: 5

• English: 4 Chemistry: 4

• Chemistry: 4

• Mathematics: 4 Liberal Studies: 4

• Liberal Studies: 4

Secondary School Mathematics & Science Competition 2017: Polytechnic University

• Mathematics: Distinction

• Physics: Credit

IGCSE 2016

• Physics: A

Scout Association of Hong Kong

• The Chief Scout’s Award 2016

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Architecture Competition

• Beebreeders Mircohome Competition

Architecture Field Trip

• Dublin, Ireland in 2020

• Porto and Lisbon, Portugal in 2019

Exchange Program

• KAIST, Korea in 2016

Interest Class

• Youth First Aid Course in 2014

Basketball

• Highschool basketball team captain

INTERESTS

Travelling Exercising Reading Sketching

NEW BABYLON IN WALES

City Centre, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Mixed-use Project 2020-2021

Experimenting an innovative live-work prototype for a local nomadic population while using a unique facade material ETFE to meet their specific needs

SITE

While searching for sites along the railway (green) in Cardiff City Centre, two PET spaces (pink) grabbed my attention. They are separated by the railway, and that reminds me of how the Welsh Romani have been isolated by the public. Also, the areas they are in are completely different while being right next to each other, with one being more dynamic and one being more static, and only separated by the railway in between. So then an idea came up that it is perfect to let Welsh Romani as outsiders fill these gaps in the city and they can also act as a bond to reconnect these 2 areas.

Larger Site Map

View from Unit A View from Unit B

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

To respect the particularity of the Welsh Romani, the design features a plug-in system considering the users live in caravans but not traditional houses. The form of the design emphasizes connectivity as the design’s aim is to reconnect the Romani population back to the public. Also, an innovative approach was used by making ETFE membrane the main facade material, which allows a sufficient amount of natural lighting to be provided to encourage interactions without sacrificing building performances.

1. SHAPE

1. SHAPE

Shapes are decided with the intention of maximising the potential of inclusivity of the sites, site A is opened in the middle so the back alley can be well-used

Shapes are decided with the intention of maximising the potential of inclusivity of the sites, site A is opened in the middle so the lack alley can be wellused

VOLUME

VOLUME

The forms are then raised up to 2-storey high so as to cohere with the surrounding buildings and emphasizing inclusivity to the public in city centre

The forms are then raised up to 2-storey high so as to cohere with the surrounding buildings and emphasizing inclusivity to the public in the city centre

3. PROGRAMME

3. PROGRAMME

Programme are then positioned according to the hierarchy of spaces on the site, residential parts which are in green are placed in a parallel manner so as to link up 2 buildings

Programme is then positioned according to the hierarchy of spaces on the site, residential parts which are in green are placed in a parallel manner to link up 2 buildings

4. CIRCULATION

1. CIRCULATION

Residential parts are then divivded into small units which allow caravans to plug-in and depart conveniently to provide the intended flexibility to the nomadic population

Residential parts are then divided into small units which allow caravans to plug-in and depart conveniently to provide the intended flexibility to the nomadic population

2.

2.

Ground floor

DYNAMIC UNIT A

Dynamic Unit A is the first of the two designs. Its multifunctional hall is used for more dynamic activities of the Romani, as it can be used as a performance space, market, festival venue, a place for worship etc. It also has a RCAC office which allows staff to provide immediate support to the residents. Considering the unit is on the more vibrant side of the city centre, a spacious public area is also designed to encourage interactions within the site.

Dynamic unit A Ground floor plan

Dynamic unit A

First floor plan

Dynamic unit A

1. Public space

2. Multifunctional hall A (for dynamic purposes like performance space/market/ festival/place for worship)

3. Lobby

4. Meeting room

5. Open plan RCAC office

6. Lounge

7. Parking lots for caravans

First floor

8. Communal space for residents

9. Kitchnette

10. Housekeeper apartment

11. Extended live-work unit

STATIC UNIT B

The second design is the Static Unit B which is on the other side of the railway. Its multifunctional hall is designed for more static purposes as it can act as an exhibition space, conference hall, studio or classroom etc. Its programme is similar to Unit A having multiple live-work units to symbolise the connections between these 2 units and further, reconnect the 2 different areas in the city centre that they represent.

BB

BB

Static unit B

Ground floor plan

Static unit B

First floor plan

Static unit B

Ground floor

1. Public space

2. Multifunctional hall B (for static purposes like exhibition space/conference hall/classroom/studio)

3. Lounge

4. Parking lots for caravans

First floor

5. Housekeeper apartment

6. Communal space for residents

7. Extended live-work unit

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

EDGE

ETFE membrane welded to neoprene intermediate layer 76mm dia.tubular tensioning member welded to 20mm dia. threded rod; adjustment via 39mm dia. threaded sleeves 35mm dia. steel tube Three layer ETFE membane cushion with transparent inner skin

ROOF Three layer ETFE membrane cushion with white inner skin • Aluminium clamping strip Aluminium ventilation louvre, manually operated 12mm steel sheet

JOINT

Splice plate 152 x 152 x 23 steel U-section

FLOOR

2mm PVC flooring 30mm gypsum fibre board 30mm cardboard honeycomb with granule infill 25mm LVL panel 45/213mm LVL ribs

1:20 TECHNICAL SECTION of the 2 storey live-work unit featuring ETFE membrane

A group of public are using the space outside of Dynamic Unit A and passersby can interact with the insiders thanks to the transluscent ETFE membrane. For the the Welsh Romani, they can directly enter their respective live-work units from the ground level where their caravans are parked and depart easily.

Public Space Caravans Parking Lots

This is the opening under the building which reconnects the under-used alley back to the city centre. The alley is now being well-utilised by the public as many would now uses it as a shortcut and thus promoting interactions within the site at the same time. At the back are the parking lots for caravans where draparies are used instead of solid walls to provide the Welsh Romani with more flexibility.

Multifunctional Hall A

Inside the Multifunctional Hall A which is designed for more dynamic activities, there is a group of Welsh Romani Artists performing. The roof is constructed with ETFE membrane to provide sufficient natural lighting to the interior. On the first floor is the communal space for residents where they can interact with the users downstairs.

Multifunctional Hall B

In Static Unit B, a pair of couple just entered from the entrance to the multifunctional hall B as it is currently hosting the ‘Gypsy Maker’ art exhibition which is held by RCAC to celebrate the artwork of Welsh Romani artists. The ETFE membrane with the double-heighted space of the hall makes it pleasant to be used for other static activities like conferencing and teaching.

MOSQUE IN BOOKS

South Bute Town, Cardiff, Wales, UK Communal Project 2020

The Bute Town Communal library pays tribute to the Islamic heritage of local residents and aims to reconnect the area back to the city

Due to its special location, the project has the potential to reconnect the abandoned Bute Town back to the city of Cardiff. The library is built around the 3-storey high courtyard with multiple levels surrounding which are created for activities with different degrees of privacy. Most spaces are opened considering the small scale of the project and the main design aim is to encourage social interactions within the building. The mashrabiya-like facade is inspired by Islamic culture and provides linkage to the biggest population group in Bute Town. It controls the interior climate of the building through lighting while providing the building aesthetic uniqueness internally and externally at the same time.

Form of the building is decided with the consideration of not causing any overshadowing inside the library and to nearby buildings considering the site limitation of having a north-facing orientation.

Position of the entrance is designed this way to attract visitors from all Bute Town, City Centre and Cardiff Bay.

Ground floor (Courtyard, Reception and Children Library)

1. Entrance

2. Exhibition space

3. Reception

4. Reception table

5. Storage

6. Staff space

7. Courtyard

8. Lift

9. Staircases to first floor and communal space

10. Toilets

11. Children library

First floor (Main Library and Mezzanine floor)

12. Main library

13. Reading space next to facade

14. Staircases to second floor

15. Spiral staircases to mezzanine floor

16. Reading space on mezzanine floor

17. Reading space on platforms

18. Lift

Design is separated into different zones due to the needs of different users. Aspects like acoustic and accessibility is also being taken into account which are essential for a library to provide ideal user experiences.

A courtyard is designed in the middle of the building to be the main design feature and to create an indoor microclimate. Extra large staircases are used to ensure accessibility and can also act as communal spaces.

The building is then wrapped up with glazing and patterned shelter to ensure sufficient natural lighting due to the limitation of site. The apperance also pays tribute to the Islanmic heritage of Bute Town residences.

Second floor (Quiet zone)

19. Reading space on platforms

20. Lift

21. Quite zone

22. Studying tables and bookshelves

23. Self studying corners

QUIET ZONE

One of the few enclosed rooms in the library which is designed for activities that require more privacy like private studying and researching. The Mashrabiya provides users with enough privacy while giving that aesthetical uniqueness.

COURTYARD

Being in the middle of the library, the courtyard act as a major communal space for people to gather while letting them decide where is their next destination. The vegetations also help to create a pleasant indoor micro-climate.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

At the corner of the ground floor is the children’s library which not only provides a rare “playground-like” space in Bute Town for the local children but also serves children from other areas to encourage interactions.

POLYGON GARDEN

North Bute Town, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Residential Project 2019

A homeless shelter emphasizing on degrees of privacy and raising awareness towards this vulnerabe social group

1. Form and shape of design are decided according to the main design focuses, permeability and hirearchy of spaces

2. Raise the building to four storey to strike a balance between providing sufficient spaces and blending into the surroudings

3. Levels of private and public gardens are raised and lowered respecitvely in accordance to their hirearchy of spaces needed

4. First floor of the buildings are raised to create a semi-private garden which grab the attentions of visitors from the city centre

Degree of privacy is the main focus of this project as the homeless need a sense of belonging but they also need to be linked to the outside world in some way to reconnect themselves back to society. Therefore, unique spatial configurations like creating multiple levels are used. Additional communal spaces are designed to encourage interactions between the public and the residents to resolve barriers. Lastly, the geometric shapes and hollow design make a bold statement and help to raise awareness towards the usually forgotten and vulnerable social group.

5. All the blocks are linked together to ensure accessibility within the building

6. Geometric shapes provides linkage to the original Ty Gobeith building

PROFESSIONAL WORKS

Tsueng Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong Government Project 2021 - 2022

The one year working in P&T was mainly focused on the construction of the new Immigration Headquarter for the Hong Kong Government

Project Title: Design and Build of Immigration Headquarter in Area 67

Client: Hip Hing Engineers Limited/The Hong Kong SAR Government

Designer: P&T Architects Limited

Duration: 2019-2023

NOFA: 57,400 sqm

Project Cost: 500M HKD

Exterior Overview Perspective

Interior of Main Lobby

The form of the design emphasizes interactions as there are various types of buildings nearby including schools, residential buildings, government buildings and shopping malls. Safety also needs to be put into consideration as programmes like shooting ranges, archives rooms and prisons need to be provided. As a result, a total of three 16-storey towers with full curtain walls are designed with generous public green areas in between and footbridges on top to keep the towers connected. Multiple entrances ensure accessibility and are connected to the lower zone designated for more public uses while on top is the upper zone designated for more private uses.

The project was at its final stages when I joined, so I was mainly doing works that can be classified into the RIBA Plan of Work Stages 4 to 6. Since the schedule was tight and numerous issues need to be finalised, the days in the office were spent quite challenging and exciting, and I definitely learned a lot, especially on how to improve my communication and time management skills. Nearly every week was spent on different tasks, let alone the monthly formal submission. Yet, the one thing I learned and experienced the most is the importance of coordinating between different parties, as a project, especially a large-scale one like this, can’t be properly run without any of them.

Exterior Overview Perspective Interior of Communal Area

Hand-drawing

PERSONAL WORKS

UK/Hong Kong

Miscellaneous 2016 - 2023

A selection of works showcasing skills in various fields, which are all essential and contributive in personal architecture journey

Collage Painting

Photography