Calvin Sin 2017 Work Sample MArch (Part II), University of Westminster t: 07493199905 e: calvinssy@gmail.com
VOLUTA, FABfest 2017
July 2017, Architectural Robotics Theatre, A.R.T. Coordination | Design Development | Fabrication | Assemblage Partners: AKT II, Rhino McNeel Mentor: Evangelia Magnisali, Marios Tsiliokos, Spyros Efthymious Team: Calvin Sin, Laura Nica, Vojtek Karnowka, Zhini Poh, Constantina Avraamides, Josh Ricketts, Martin Vasilev, Drew Yates
Voluta is an interactive light installation, speculating on the way robotic choreography and interaction alters spatial perception, through a poetic approach on space navigation. The pavilion spirals around a 6 axis industrial robotic arm, which scans its surroundings and through sensors translates geometrical data in#to different light colour transmission. Parameters such as material translucency and controlled transparency through perforation were essential drives during the design process. Overall the pavilion is a result of a conversation between the properties of the selected material and the robotic fabrication process. A bottom-up design approach was followed, where form finding was the outcome of constant observation and feedback deriving from the proposal.
Emulating robotic arm fabrication process
The pavilion was fabricated using digital fabrication tools, as well as a 7 axis industrial robotic arm for the reassembly of the bespoke modules that forms the pavilion. Precise wire tensioning of each unique element facilitated the on site assembly of the parametrically generated global geometry. Voluta is the outcome of interdisciplinary collaboration between thee Architectural Robotic LAB of fABE Fabrication Lab and AKT II Structural Engineers. VOLUTA is part of the Architectural Robotic Theatre (A.R.T.) series of projects, kindly enabled by the Quintin Hogg Trust. During the 2 months long process, I have taken up a role to coordinate the team from the beginning of design process to the assemblages. This had been a refreshing experience, not only this is my first time to work with an industrial robotic Arm, but it is also a rare opportunity to work with students across every year group in both Part I and II.
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Master of Architecture II
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Master of Architecture II
Hydrological Prototype
Oct 2016, DS18, University of Westminster Design Development | Graphic | Fabrication
Hydrological Prototype is a 5-week long design brief conceived to enable students to begin to understand and work with the complex and architecturally fertile phenomenon of monsoon rain by testing how shapes, surfaces and materials might impact on its performance and it theirs. This will also introduce you to some of the key computational tools that constitute central concerns of the design agenda promoted within DS18: Rhino, Grasshopper, Realflow and rapid prototyping.
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Master of Architecture II
The Forgotten Marsh
June 2017, DS18, University of Westminster
For the last 15 years, Chennai has been undergoing drastic urban changes following the initiative of the Tamil Nadu government to develop a world-class IT industry especially along the Old Mahabalpuram Road also known as the IT Corridor. The once thrived ery system (connected waterbodies irrigation system) is being replaced by concrete-built, metal cladded highrises. Young people from other parts of India have flooded in to Chennai for opportunities thus increasing the demands on affordable housing. The Forgotten Marsh looks into this social issue with considerations of Chennai’s waterbodies topography, monsoonal wind characters and propose an alternative urban housing prototypes that reconnect the locals to a life style with the marsh. The investigation takes place at the Chalikundu Marsh in the IT Corridor zone and 1km from the Pallikaranai Marsh.
1:1000 Conceptual Model
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3.06 Number of Particles remain Unit 1: 1227 (48.47%) Unit 2: 1274 (50.33%) Unit 3: 1500 (59.26%) 2% better then 3.05 *calculation were done in Grasshopper
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Internal Air /Velocity 7+ m/s
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Components
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Sectional Perspective
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Prism, 2016 summer
Oct 2016, Competition Entry Design Development | Graphic | Coordination Team:
Calvin Sin, Chung Fai Lam, Byron Sin
Our proposed design learns from the rich nature of Iceland landscape. We aimed to keeping a small footprint with adjustable stilts and an iconic hexagonal floor plan that inspired by the formation of the icelandic basalt columns. The rooftop that draws resemblance to the Eyjafjallajรถkull volcano. The hexagonal space provides a different interior composition from the usual contemporary cabins, it shares similarities with traditional Scandinavian log cabins and this is our gift to the beautiful Icelandic landscape.
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Master of Architecture II
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Architecture, Energy, Matter 2015-16 Exhibition
June 2016, DS18, University of Westminster Design Development | Fabrication | Construction | Coordination
A 6m long sectional representation of bathymetric data of the Maldives for the final year exhibition for this design studio, this provides a bird’s eye view opportunity for the visitors to view the 1996 islands of the Maldives archipelago. The model tops off at 1.1m which represents the current average height above sea level. I took up the responsibility of working out the fabricating process of the centre piece in the show with a MArch II student. It was then assembled with another 4 members of the team in 2 days. This piece will be entering an international fabrication festival (http://fabfest.london ) in London.
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Master of Architecture I
Architecture, Energy, Matter
On-going, University of Westminster
I have been studying under Lindsay Bremner and Roberto Bottazzi in DS18, University of Westminster. The studio is based its design investigations into architecture, energy and matter in the Maldives, the coral archipelago running down the centre of the Indian ocean. Maldives is the most low-lying country which has been the poster child of sea level rise causing by climate change. During the first half of the academic year, each students has been looking at different aspects of the country and my investigation has been focused around Aerosol. From transboarder movement of air pollution from India to Maldives to the local practice of open field trash incineration being practice.
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Master of Architecture I
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February 2014 Data Source: https://earthdata.nasa.gov
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During the first half of the year, the students in the studio were asked to employ different computation tools to simulate specific material behaviours in Maldives and around Maldives. This is in order to develop spatial and temporal sensibilities and intuitions toward s dynamic material systems. My investigation subject was aerosol, the transboundary aerosol requires a global effort to reduces the amount of greenhouses gas and Particulate matters.
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Master of Architecture I
The simulation based on the open air waste burning in Thilafushi where has an organic heavy waste composition (70%+). The pollutants from the waste burning is being carried to the Capital, MalĂŠ by the summer monsoon wind.
Simulation of open field waste burning: https://earthdata.nasa.gov
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Simulation of open field waste burning: https://earthdata.nasa.gov
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Architecture, Energy, Matter 2 2016, University of Westminster
In the first part I focused in looking into Air pollution in Maldives especially in the most developed part around the capital MalĂŠ. The second part of the year aims to develop ways of positioning architecture within the dynamic material flows shaping the Maldives, digging further into air pollution, I looked into one of the main pollution source: Open-Air waste burning. Due to the locations of the trash island, Thilafushi and summer monsoon prevailing wind. The Air pollution of the blows directly to MalĂŠ. The project started by investigating the composition of the waste in Thilafushi subsequent knowing the organic-heavy composition would be possible to turn the organic waste into compost for agriculture-use. Currently Maldives import over 90% of goods from other countries. The purpose of the developing a self sustainable agriculture systems helps to reduce their import and carbon footprint.
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Master of Architecture I
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Thilafushi Overview of Ocean Current Study of Satellite image and RealFlow Simulation
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Thilafushi Summer Monsoon Wind Rose Diagram (May - Nov )
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Aerated Composting component
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Shrimp pond component
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Sea Rice farming and Worker’s housing
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Shrimp Ponds and Orchard farm
Master of Architecture I
Private Winery, Penglai, China Atelier C+ Design Development | Graphic Presentation | Construction Drawing | Coordination My first project with Atelier C+, the practice has been involved with this project since 2010 and expected to be completed by 2016 fall. Through this project, I was able to learn from different stages of an architecture project while working with clients and consultants from different parts of the world. The building projects radically towards views of the valley in the north and Qiushan Reservoir to the east. The Main functional spaces are separated and clearly defined by the radical structural walls; the differentiation of systematic hierarchy between the different spaces are further enhanced by the height of the particular volume, creating distinction between public and private spaces.
Beijing Peng Lai Shangdong
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Professional Work
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Professional Work
Site Photos, Fall 2014
Metal Roof Factory visit, Spring 2015
3D model facade Testing, Spring 2013
Site Photos, Winter 2014
Site Photos - Barrel Room, Spring 2015
Brick size 240x120x60 Glass block 190x190x95 Designing the facade building with bricks and square glass block
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Site Photos, Spring 2015
Site Photos, winter 2015
Professional Work
Render of exterior Main Entrance Facade, Beijing Chrome hearts
Installation of structural glass
Chrome Hearts Beijing Atelier C+ Design Development | Graphic Presentation | Construction Drawing | Coordination An American Luxury brand that specializes in high-end Silver jewellery, leather and fashion products. Interior Shot, Bejing Chrome Hearts
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Professional Work
Elevation 1
Elevation 2
Elevation 3
Chrome Hearts Hong Kong Peninsular Atelier C+ Design Development | Graphic Presentation | Construction Drawing | Coordination An American Luxury brand that specializes in high-end Silver jewellery, leather and fashion products. Perspective of Main Entrance Elevation
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Professional Work
Sales Office, Sabah, Malaysia Status: on-going, Atelier C+ Design Development | 3D Visualisation | Graphic Presentation | Drafting This project was completed with one of the company partner directors. The building houses 3 modules of show flats, office and other communal areas.
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Professional Work
1:2013, “The Gift� Competition, Hong Kong Spring 2013, Atelier C+
Design Scheme|Design Development| 3D Visualisation |Graphic Presentation
Our gift to Hong Kong through the Hong Kong Science Park competition is Hong Kong itself. Hong Kong is where we grow up, where we make our home; it is a diverse and unique combination of natural and manmade geographic features that has evolved over time. Although we spend our lives on this perfect combination of land and sea, many of us struggle to have a comprehensive understanding of it. Our proposal provides an interactive scaled topographic model of Hong Kong for visitors to explore. Hong Kong is captured in a snapshot of today in the scale of 1:2013. The tactile child-friendly material of the model Hong Kong invites guests to explore, climb, sit on, and survey in a comprehensive scale, the whole of Hong Kong.
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Following the evolution of aviation in Hong Kong, air travel had humble beginnings as a grass strip air-field built for the British RAF. Construction of a concrete slipway for sea plane landings lend influence for building towards water. The site was expanded during World War II by Japanese war laborers. The final masterplan in 1954 involving reclamation of land into Kowloon Bay forming what we now know as the old Kai Tak airport and its infamous “6th most dangerous landing in the world” for a time.”
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Professional Work
Kai Tak River Competition, Hong Kong Winter 2014, Atelier C+
Project Leader| Design Scheme|Design Development| 3D Visualisation | Graphic Presentation | Coordination
Following the evolution of aviation in Hong Kong, air travel had humble beginnings as a grass strip air-field built for the British RAF. Construction of a concrete slipway for sea plane landings lend influence for building towards water. The site was expanded during World War II by Japanese war labourers. The final masterplan in 1954 involving reclamation of land into Kowloon Bay forming what we now know as the old Kai Tak airport and its infamous “6th most dangerous landing in the world� for a time.
Programmatic use on site Plan
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Professional Work
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Professional Work
Perspective of Follie 5
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Perspective of Follie 6
Professional Work
The Local Gateway: London Road Train Station Summer 2010, University of Brighton
This project experiments the possibility of extending the use of a suburban train station which is heavily used by the local dwellers. The proposal includes forming a new direct connection with the city centre as well as adding new programs to the site. These developments should aim into long term sustainability and programs are based on eco-tourism, leisure and education purpose. These encourages members of the community to use the site daily rather than just passing by for the train. Allotments and a community centre would be able to complement the existing train station.
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Undergraduate Student Work
Site Analysis Local Meltying pot The north of the Brighton and Hove city centre has been undergoing schemes of regenification around the Brighton Train station. This area is integrated with modern residential apartments for those communte to London daily, these newly planned facilities can be the seen as an urban sprawl which affects the neighbour London road neighborhood. The new regenetrification is equipped with super markets, small shops mostly on a local scale groceries, shopping oppurtunities. My project is aim to Design a leisure space on a local scale, reducing the weekend intensity on the brighton city centre due to non-local visitors. Secondly I think it is possible to provide direct connection between the two stations especially for bike users.
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The locals usually walk or cycle to the train station then take the train to the Brighton train station before they make further cummute to the rest of England. Most of the vistors arrives at the Brighton train station and from there they walk to the city centre and the coast line on foot.
Cyclist route analysis
London road Residential Area Railway line to Eastbourne Railway Line to London London Road Train Station (Site Boundary) Old London road community New Regentrificated community This diagram shows the current shortest route to the site is indirect, also it is a rather unrepresented journey either by bike or on foot due to the slopes. From Personal experience and questionnaires, it is small dilemma for commuters "should they wait 20 min for the interconnection train from Brighton train station to London road Train station or should they walk or bike for 15 min? One of my aims is to creates a smoother transition route between these two parts of the city and encourage them to walk or cycle from these two points.
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Brighton and Hove City Centre Brighton Train Station Brighton Pier Visitors/ Commuters
Undergraduate Student Work
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Elevated walkway in the wood beging from the east of the proposed design. The raised walkways offer visitors to weave through the the trees in a closer distance and provide an angle from the top allow the public encounters with the wild life.
Seating Steps provides seats for an outdoor stage it connects to the public staircase that leads people to the eventual node, the viewing deck.
Elevator for diable access
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Community Centre, it provides space for any indoor activities such as simple drama class, playing films. On top of the block there is a large lawn roof allow people to gather and relax where as hosting a sheltered outdoor basketball court.
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Viewing Deck, this offers a great view to overlook the Brighton city centre, this also will end as a node for the visitors.
Fast Track, it connects the from one end to the other. It provides a direct passage for the cyclists and joggers to weave through the site, without interupt with the leisure programs. This features should echoes with the county councils in Brighton and Hove ‘s cycling plan.
Elevated walkway/ deck, this deck locates to the west of the site, these decks are wider to provide enough space for outdoor performance and entertainment.
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sheltered outdoor basketball court
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Undergraduate Student Work
Existing London road Station, the current office is currently underuse, so the the first level will remain its function as a ticket office, the second level will be converted into the information centre for the newly proposed public realm.
Existing Platforms, both platforms are to be remained at their existing postion and functions.
Existing Residential housing
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Overhead Walkway in the trees, it connects directly to the entrance at the east, it aims to provide educational information through a short walk in the trees.
Music Practice Unit, this is the only building that has a fixed specific function, it is a music practice faciilities that being half summerdged to reduce the direct impact to the existing residence nearby. yet the music from the practice facilities will becomes the embient background melody for the visitors.
Fast Lane, considering long term sustainaility. This part of the fast track employs trees as the primary structure, this will act as the starting point of the testing plot for botanic Archtiecture, in long term, we hope this unorthodox method can be adopted through out the site.
Existing Residential housing
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Undergraduate Student Work
Addtional entrance, this disable access would improves the expereince of wheelchair users to get to the site for leisure and train access.
Outdoor performance art deck, a widend area to allow enough space for outdoor performace and group audience.
Fast lane, provides a direct path that weaves through the site for the non-stop commuters.
Kiosk/ Cafe, an area for some quick refreshment. and take a seat to enjoy a cup of coffee.
Music practice unit, the unit provide space to practice music intruments with a green roof at the top for leisure propose.
Bike Parking lot, since Brighton & Hove promotes cycling as a city therefore it is essential to encourage bike-use by providing storage area.
Outdoor Amphitheatre for performing-art events, it provides seats amd a backdrop of nature.
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Undergraduate Student Work
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Undergraduate Student Work
Baubotanik architecture (or arborsculpture )
Experimenting with baubotanik architecture, towards the east side of the site, the walk ways and the fast track features a simple vegetable technical structure botanic architectural construction method. Newly planted trees are strategically planned and will become the columns that supports these walkways. A engineered willow genus Salix viminalis will be usedy as the living support structure which is known for its regenerate ability and to root into the ground independently. This saves the conventional foundation work at the site and has an minimal effect on the existing ecosystem.
The Structure is made out of bundle struts of the Willow genus Salix viminalis, it strengthens over time. The structure also reacts to the season, it is requires more maintainence than concrete/ steel structure, however the organic components offer a long term sustainable built structure to the society.
HANDRAIL BRACE to hold bundles of struts together
50mm DECK anti-slip treated timber
BASE STRUCTURE stainless steel
Grafting allows the willow genus Salix Vimnalis to join together as well as act as a bracing structure.
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NODAL POINT where the structs wrap around and stablize the structure
Undergraduate Student Work
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Undergraduate Student Work
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Undergraduate Student Work
Chair Design Study
Summer 2008, University of Brighton
During year 2, I was able to take a semester to participate in a chair design unit. The aim is to develop a prototype of a small yet compact lounge chair that is easy to assemble. The idea is sort of a paradox; lounge chairs are usually placed in a spacious area, to maximize the comfort level and viewed as a sculpture. However, the trend of compact living in overdeveloped cities and the desire of “microluxury� among the younger generation was the main reason for me to develop such product.
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Undergraduate Student Work
Cut out a rectangle
Punch holes
Cut a stright line in between the holes
Place the inner layer (optional:RWB or others)on the back of the leather
Done!
Add elastic band Sew it Together
Fold it
Folding line Leather
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Elastic
Making a Wallet
Summer 2013, Personal collaboration with Byron Sin Design Scheme|Design Development|Graphic Presentation
This is a short project done with my brother, the aim was to construct a compact wallet that only fits the necessities while testing affordable materials from a local market and Taobao. (Amazon’s equivalent in China) The project is not architectural but the design process, method that I learnt from architecture was able to transfer and it was a different experience working with my brother who works in User Experience/ User Interface industry.
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Personal
Product Prototypes During the selections of the material it is decided that they have to be affordable, all of the materials were tested for the prototyping processes are very affordable. Over a dozen of materials has been tested for both the outer skin and the interior compartments. This is to examine the difficulty of putting parts together. For example, it is hard to use the sewing machine on the plastic (top left), however that is the most affordable and durable material that we tested. Whereas the synthetic leather is affordable and it wears well with time. Felt fabric was surprise easy to sew with the sewing machine, however it is kind of too rigid therefore it takes time to soften up.
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Personal
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Personal
Photography and Instagram
Personal
By no mean I am a vivid photographer however, I enjoy travelling with my camera and now that smartphones has become a prosthetic extension of our body, it made sharing recording and sharing much easier. Instagram has become my personal choice of the social media platform, I find it as the best way to access all sort of architecture images such as student works, sketches, models making, construction site visits. the images are usually more personal it is used as a documentation tools for process rather than final renders of a project.
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Personal
Sketches Personal
Hung Shing Temple, Hong Kong
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Kolumba Museum, Cologne
Digital Sketch 0607, Summer 2015
Sampan Pier, Hong Kong
Digital Sketch 0219, Summer 2015
Personal