CHLOE LIANG
PORTFOLIO
01 T H E P U N G G O L C H A NNE L 02 OVERGROWTH 03 DIVERGENCE 0 4 E X T R AS
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As one of the hallmarks of Singaporean livelihood, hawker centres create a common space where people from all walks of life can enjoy delicious food together. We aim to use this unique atmosphere of food consumption to instill mindfulness about the process of producing the ingredients for Singapore’s beloved hawker dishes. Community farms are placed around the site, aiming to contribute a percentage of the raw produce that is used by the hawkers. This establishes both a visual connection with the patrons of the hawker centre and an emotional connection brought about by the combined contributions of the Punggol community towards growing and harvesting the food. The main building rests atop the hawker centres in the basement, providing shade and performing as a bridge that links the park connectors on the north and south ends of the site. The duality of production and consumption is linked through water, acting as natural irrigation of the crops, usable water for the washing of hands and utensils, and a guide to the paths within the site. Note: This is a group project, but all drawings shown are done by me.
THE PUNGGOL CHANNEL Punggol Central
Sustainable hawker centre with a focus on urban farming Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
Initial form-finding; seeking influences from proximity to determine structural footprint
Initial form-finding; creating drainage systems to channel water into reservoirs
Basement floor plan; overall arrangement of the hawker centre
Basement floor plan; detailing near the large reservoir
3D-printed massing model; roof and pillar details
Isometric detailing of the project
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As one of the largest and newest neighourhoods in Singapore, Punggol has an abundance of public housing that, while functional, tend to blur the surrounding landscape into an indistinguishable mass of high-rises. For this housing project, I wanted to subvert this aggressive spread of housing that is solely built for practicality and efficiency, and to explore and develop different forms of high-density living that maintained generous community spaces while integrating nature into its form. The resulting form is brought about by agent-based modelling - whereupon the many spines of the buiding branch upwards and outwards to support an organically twisting structure. The variances in shape then dictate the living spaces within, with the core branches bringing light and forming informal gathering points around them, while open spaces are filled with lush greenery that soften the building.
OVERGROWTH Punggol Central
Breaking stereotypes of heartland housing Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Wild growth
Purposeful Wandering
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Formation of agent-modelled pathways with different behavioral tendencies
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Landscaping of the surrounding site segmented by the pathways
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Extrapolation of existing paths reaching upwards into the sky
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Agent-based movement along the extrapolated paths to form the overall 3D shape of the structure
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Translation of movement lines into a multi-story building
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Using the original central points of the floor slabs to create branching supports
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Manipulation of the branches to form structural cores for the building
Mixed use Hardscape
Greenery Dormitory Residential Commercial Structural core
Exploded isometric; key features of the project
Section model; materiality of the core
MRT gantry zone Childcare centre Food court
Ground floor plan; programmatic layout of the publicly accessible lobby, connected to the existing train station
Typical floor plan; although each floor is unique, placement of rooms and greenery follows similar logic
Long section; showing greenery within
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Located right in the middle of the cultural heart of Singapore, the project site is surrounded by huge neo-classical museums, while opposite it, extremely modern museums dominate the skyline. As a satellite branch of the Museum of Modern Art, it was important to me that my design tried to bridge the gap between the two stylistic extremes. My initial design was inspired by the rigidity of neoclassical styles - a simple silhouette of four arms emerging from a shared base. This was then warped and bent to create diverging paths that point out towards the riverside, framing views of the downtown skyline. Large swinging walls offer a purposely flexible interior to create open areas for larger exhibitions, but also more intimate spaces if necessary. A variety of other programmes such as cafes, a lecture theatre, and an artist residency space are also designed.
DIVERGENCE 105 Amoy Street
MoMA satellite museum overlooking the Singapore River Mar 2018 to Apr 2018
01 Initialisation
02 Expansion
04 Merging
03 Branching
05 Permeability
Design strategy; geometric progression of form
Private Paid public Public Elevator Stairs
Exploded isometric; programmatic layout and floor connectivity
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Sections; showing activities within
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L01; ground floor plan
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Sectional axonometric; facade details
Section model; waterfront-facing facade
E X T R AS
Assortment of other projects I have worked on
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01 SUTD GRADUATION SHOW Oct 2019 to present 02 URBANISM IN KYOTO Jul 2019 to Aug 2019 03 BIOMIMICRY WITH CHITIN Jan 2019 to Apr 2019 04 OFFICE INTERIOR Jun 2018 to Jul 2018
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As Head of Design for SUTD’s annual graduation show, I was tasked with designing a way for all the selected models and posters to be displayed to the public. I was inspired by the metropolis; an eclectic collection of different buildings. Thus, an articulated landscape containing all the models would be the centrepiece of the exhibition, with posters lining the walls, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
Interior isometric; layout of posters and models being showcase
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SEED 52
SEED 21
SEED 07
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Iterative generations; potential landscapes generated through different combinations of the selected models
Final iteration; selected centrepiece for the graduation show - will be constructed with wood and a router
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7 - STOREY 5 - STOREY 4 - STOREY 3 - STOREY 2 - STOREY 1 - STOREY
清水寺 KIYOMIZU | DERA
将軍塚 SHOGUNZUKA
二寧坂 NINENZAKA
円山公園音楽堂 MUSIC HALL
居酒屋 BAR TO | YOU
As part of my final studio based in Kyoto, I wanted to understand the urban nature of different areas in and around the city centre. The chosen sites for analysis are located at very different regions in Kyoto, all with varying degrees of urbanity. I focused on building density, specifically the number of storeys in a building and proximity to neighbouring structures. Here, the density of white lines vary according to the conditions at each site.
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The objective of this module was to explore the possibility of biomimicry in architectural design, focusing on the usage of chitosan, a mixture of chitin and acetic acid. Our group utilised a robotic arm to create a spun textile that was poltruded through a solution of chitosan, which eventually hardens to form a self-supporting rigid structure of woven fibres. My group collaborated on a research paper exploring the application across a range of different materials, chitosan concentrations, and sizes.
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During my internship at Spatial Anatomy, our team was tasked with designing an interior space for Modalku, a company in Jakarta. These are the initial concept renders I did, with the aim to create a modern workspace with an open plan. Although work and leisure spaces are clearly demarcated, the gently curving mesh walls provide visual connections across the whole office floor, with bright colours complementing the glass facade.