Clara Lee Pei Lin Selected Works 2016-2020
CLARA LEE PEI LIN 10-B Jalan Sri Gelam, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
clairey.lee97@gmail.com https://claralee97.wixsite.com/degree1 +60 177-719248
“No city ever lacked a sense of its own individuality…”
-Aldo Rossi-
Each space has values and characteristics that is peculiar to itself, just as sounds and scents have their own colors and feelings their weight”, the same goes to architecture. Whenever I go on site, I endeavor to design buildings that belong, make the site look better and, hopefully, be meaningful. In the end, architecture is not about the assembly of mass-produced, highly machined products shipped in from all corners of the planet: why not examine what we have here and create something sublime from the opportunities we find?
EDUCATION Aug 2016 - July 2019
+ Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus | Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur Bachelor’s of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Aug 2015 - July 2016
+ Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus | Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur Foundation in Natural & Built Environment
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
+ SMK I.J. Convent JB Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
EXPERIENCE Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
+ Freelance Architect | Johor Bahru 3D modeling for high-rise residential condominium with Autodesk Revit. Prepared drawings required for client meetings. (Emmanuel Canlas Design) Designed and create renders for own home renovation project.
Jan 2019 - April 2019
+ Intern Architect, Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd. | Kuala Lumpur 3D modelling for 2-storey Semi-D housing scheme with Autodesk Revit. Preparation of documents and drawings required for authority submission. Developed a furniture layout design proposal of open transitional spaces for Petronas Leadership Center, Sepang. Produced drawings and renders for NGV Architecture Installation Competition 2019 submission boards.
ACHIEVEMENTS July 2019
+ Taylor’s University | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Oct 2018
+ VIA’ PAM Annual Architectural Student Works Exhibition
Aug 2017
+ Sungai Segget Street Installation Competition
July 2015
+ Taylor’s University | Foundation in Natural and Built Environment
April 2015
+ Taylor’s World Class Scholarship Recipient
Dean’s List Award Best Booth Award - Gold First Place Dean’s List Award with High Distinction Scholarship
AFFILIATIONS Aug 2019
+ ‘Not to Scale’ Graduate Exhibition | Organiser, Emcee
Nov 2018
+ ‘Architecture, Community, Memories’: Measured Drawings Sharing Session | Organiser, Presenter
Aug 2018
+ [RE:D]EFINE 30th PAM Architectural Student Workshop | Leader of Program, Modules, and Competition
Aug 2017
+ NEON 29th PAM Architectural Student Workshop | Street Furniture Installation Competition Team Leader
Aug 2016
+ MATRA 28th PAM Architectural Student Workshop | Participant
Aug 2015
+ Future is Now 27th PAM Architectural Student Workshop | Participant
Aug 2017
+ Startup Weekend KL @ Taylors | Student Commitee Organiser, Logistics
SKILLS Design
Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Adobe Suite, MS Office
Media
Lightrooom (Photography), Sony Vegas Pro 15 (Videography)
Fabrication
Laser Cut, Hand drafting, Model Making
contents
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S.Kuda / street furniture installation
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Peepstop / retreat house
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Shade Art House / house of leisure
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Let’s See Silat / cultural innovation center
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House renovation
S.Kuda Street Furniture Competition N30N Student Architectural Workshop 2017 awards: first prize
S.Kuda
Vehicular Pedestrian
Sungai Segget, Johor Bahru
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S.Kuda
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perpendicular view to our site-the bridge
bottom right
bridge is only accessible by pedestrians
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S.Kuda
Inspiration
Main cultural inspiration of Johor - Kuda Kepang
Morphology of Sungai Segget
1940’s Boats as a mode of transportation 4
2005 Covered walkway due to polluted river
2017 Revitalisation of river
S.Kuda
Design Intention
1. Materiality
2. Dynamic Parallelogram
Johor is the epicenter of Malaysia’s current rapid transition to a new era. Sungai Segget’s metamorphosis from a humble fishing village to a bustling metropolis is a prove of this manifestation. (1) Steel & wood create structures that embody Johor’s progress into rapid urbanism. (2) The dynamic parallelogram is a representation of the state’s intangible spirit in clinging to its regional identity despite being engulfed within a sea of modern buildings alien to its initial landscape.
3. Swinging Pendulum
4. Cultural Identity
itself is a pendulum, signifying time’s progress with Johor Bahru developing at its backdrop as a poetic. Without community & people, development will be stagnant. (4) As a dynamic urban area that is volatile and ever changing, it is essential for its citizens to keep track of the past for a sense of direction. Hints of cultural values can be traced by observant eyes.
(3) The movement of the swing resembles a pendulum, rhythmic as the smooth flow of Sungai Segget’s tranquil water. However, a swing doesn’t work on its own, human kinetic energy is required. Collective community effort is needed to push society forward. The swing
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S.Kuda
Ideation and Brainstorming 6
S.Kuda
Progress Models 7
S.Kuda
Drawings
Plan View
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Side Elevation
Front Elevation
Function
A swing with its design inspired from the Kuda Kepang unique to Johor oscillates unconventionally in the heart of the installation, a distinctive way of experiencing Sungai Segget’s waterfront.
MATERIALS
wood
steel
The river-facing side is a seat.
S.kuda’s square plan is subtracted on both sides, dividing the space into three major functions.
The road-facing side provides bicycle stands.
S.Kuda
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D1 C1
D2 washer
A1
B2 B1
A2 The labels are marked on the place of connection on the base, columns and roof. For the column, the labels are inside on the ends where it meets the base.
Facing river
Instruction Manual 10
S.Kuda
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From seat, 60 cm to ground.
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TYING HORSE TO ROOF
ICY
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S.Kuda
Construction Process 12
S.Kuda
S.Kuda was first exhibtited at UTM JB.
S.Kuda at Sungai Segget, JB City Center. 13
Peepstop Retreat House Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands Tutor: Mr Nazmi Sem 2 | June 2017
Peepstop
Start- main road
Vehicular Pedestrian
Site- retreat house
End goal
Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands 16
Peepstop
site
In today’s world, people are so tired, worn out and exhausted from the hectic busy life of the working world. They are so constantly called for attention of everything around them and just want a break from it all. Placed halfway down the slopes of Cameron Highlands, the weekend lodging symbolizes that is a stop, a resting place where people can catch their breathe and rejuvenate themselves before continuing their journey. Peepstop, inspired by the light bouncing off the ridges and bumps of hills of Cameron, one can experience the play of lighting entering the space via the different size and frequency of openings, providing visiting families with relaxing space for a weekend getaway.
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Peepstop
natural lighting
Natural Lighting Artificial Lighting
artificial lighting
constant light, ignorant of time passing, will continue on project everchanging, a temporal pleasure to look at, inform time to take a break.
Peepstop
site
site section 19
Peepstop
Direct and Exagerated Through Roof
Direct and Dramatic Through Walls
Partially Direct Through Roof and Walls
High Contrast and Variability
Case Studies
Shadows Created
Light Study Matrix
SANAA Zolverein School, Germany
Study Models
OMA Seattle Public Library
Depending on the orientation and size of openings, different shadows and light intensities are created. 20
Glenn Murcutt Magney House, Australia
Peepstop
Direct Through Walls
Selectively Direct Through Roof and Walls
Indirect and Diffused Through Roof and Walls
Low Contrast and Variability
Mies Van de Rohe Farnsworth House
Tadao Ando Church of Light
Shigeru Ban Naked House, Japan
Thus, providing different experiences through different mood created, spatial boundaries and emphasis on space. 21
Intensity of light and shadows to indicate spatial boundary within an open space
Spatial arrangement through enclosures and different levels within the building
Implementation of facade with openings to express the exterior look of the building
Peepstop top left bottom left bottom right
final model progress models form developement
Natural lighting incorporated through openings of varying distances.
Spaces follow the contour. Elevated living room to emphasis it.
Cantilevered spaces allow continuity of circulation across the retreat house.
Separation of public and private spaces breaks building linearity.
Finishing touches. Addition of viewing deck below the retreat house.
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Peepstop
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Ground Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan 24
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Peepstop
Spaces 1. Entrance 2. Storage Room 3. Sitting Area 4. Bathroom 5. Bedroom 6. Secondary Balcony 7. Kitchen 8. Living Room, Dining Room 9. Primary Balcony
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Axonometric 25
Peepstop
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Longitudinal Section A
Transverse Section 26
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Peepstop
G User Experience The visitor will experience different moods and feelings as they walk through the spaces. Section B (Entrance) Light comes through a skylight down in a straight line, like a spotlight focusing on the user who is starting his/her resting journey. Section C (Storage) Users enter the house into a dark room. This symbolises the state of confusion he/she is in. A light path comes throught the roof to guide the path. Section D (Sitting Area) This area is brightly lit, providing temporal relief to the user. The patterned roof provides a patterned shadow which moves with the sun. Section E (Bedroom, Bathroom, Corridor) Translucent glass is used in the bedroom for ambient comfortable lighting while it is dark in bathroom and corridor, forcing them to use the artificial light. Section F (Kitchen) The area is partly lit up with only the countertop area being brightened up. Section G (Living Room, Dining Room) Brighltly lit with full length windows on all four sides.
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Peepstop left right
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exterior view of retreat house living room, to allow for relaxation and meditation
Peepstop
A relaxing retreat Cantilevered high above the highland slopes, with frequent openings of varying sizes to capture beautiful views of ridges and bumps of the hills of Cameron. The timber finish creates a feeling of warmth, comfort and lightness to help visitors rejuvenate themselves before continuing on their journey.
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Shade Art House House of Leisure DR Seenivasagam Recreational Park, Ipoh Tutor: Mr Nazmi Sem 4| June 2018
Shade Art House
DR Seenivasagam Recrational Park, Ipoh 32
Shade Art House top bottom
shade of colours light and shade
Lonely, underutilised carpark
Circulation and activities gravitate to shade
Shade Art House sits on a lonely underutilized car park where users of the park mostly use the space by passer bys to get to another vicinity. By utilising light and shadow, it becomes a potential connection and transitional point for the users.
Mural on riverfront walkway
Mural art on built structures
Shade Art House aims to bring the art movement in the the park as an extension and reiteration of the neglected essence, to enhance awareness towards art. It’s a community art space that supports and nurtures emerging artists by providing a platform for their creativity while improving social sustainability and encourage community interaction.
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Shade Art House
Node- Lengthening Circulation
Convergence- Point of Gathering
Voids- Vertical Circulation
Programming Identity
Permeability and Transparency
Splashes of Nature
Visual Connection
Climate Response
Extension of Nature
Design Development 34
Shade Art House
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Shade Art House
Ground Floor Plan 1. Drop Off 2. Pottery Workshop 3. Office 4. Open Space 5. Public Toilet 6. Storage Room
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Shade Art House
First Floor Plan 7. Cafe 8. Bicycle and Motorcycle Rack 9. Hall of Expression 10. Art Reading Corner 11. Hall of Exhibition
Second Floor Plan 12. Artist Studio 13. Art Library 14. Artist Residence 15. Batik Workshop
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House Shade Art House
North East Elevation
South West Elevation
batik workshop batik workshop
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exhibition hall hall of exhibits
storage room storage
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hall of expre hall of expressio
public toilet
Shade Art House
North West Elevation
South East Elevation
artist studio
loth line
ession on
cafe
pottery workshop
open space
Sectional Perspective 39
Shade Art House
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Shade Art House
Roof
Roofing Tiles
Structure
Concrete Columns and Beams
Circulation
Stairs and Ramps
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11. Artist Studio 12. Art Library 13. Artist Residence 14. Batik Workshop
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6. Cafe 7. Bicycle and Motorcycle Rack 8. Hall of Expression 9. Art Reading Corner 10. Hall of Exhibition
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1. Pottery Workshop 2. Office 3. Open Space 4. Public Toilet 5. Storage Room
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Shade Art House
Hall of expression
Approach
Shaded carpark 42
Shade Art House
After school hangout spot
Pottery workshop
Hall of exhibits 43
Let’s See Silat Cultural and Innovation Center Jalan Maharani, Muar, Johor Tutor: Ar. Emmanuel Canlas sem 6 | June 2019
Let’s See Silat
Vehicular Pedestrian
Jalan Maharani, Muar, Johor 46
Let’s See Silat top bottom
site interpretation site views
Sunset view
Jalan Maharani aerial view
Clean and beautiful back alleys 47
Let’s See Silat
Silat lintau was originally from Sumatra and was first brought to Malaysia in Muar in 1700’s. Since then, Silat has been embraced in other states of Malaysia as a form of cultural performance and indigenous martial art. Perhaps, its time for the importance and knowledge of silat culture to be celebrated, acknowledged and made a pride of the Muarians.
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Let’s See Silat
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Let’s See Silat
Massing Design Process
Axis - Street to river
Public and private
Expansion of jetty to river
Incorporate water in facade
Design Intention
Public realm space for gathering 50
Contemporary vernacular roof
Cascades to relate to river
Let’s See Silat
By relooking into the typology, elements and characteristics are adopted, reinterpreted and combined in order to reflect Malaysian culture through its contemporary tropical architecture.
Physical Enclosed Walls Offers protection to internal parties from external factors
Floor Height Difference An intangible separation of spaces
Open Plan Absence of portions or solid ceiling-height walls. Indicates the intimate relationship among the occupants
Different Entrance 2 entrances, one for visitors and males, another for females and children. Fenestrations Offers privacy to occupants as limits view of outsiders into internal space
Elevated on Stilts Provides a shaded yet open space for gathering Affirms the continuity of public space
Traditional Vernacular Typology | Malay 51
Let’s See Silat left right
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Physical Barrier Walls: Selective Visual Permeability
Double Facade: Railing with Louvers
Open Spaces: Un-inhibitive
Physical Barrier Walls: Full Visual Permeability
Double Facade: Glass with Louvers
Open Spaces: Inhibitve Elements
facade exploration final model
Let’s See Silat
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Let’s See Silat
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Let’s See Silat
Let’s See Silat! A center of stimulating interest and appreciation for Silat, a culture long existed, by injecting new perspective, for its time for the importance and knowledge of silat culture to be celebrated, acknowledged and made a pride of the Muarians.
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Let’s See Silat
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Ground Floor Plan 1. Drop Off 2. Office 3. Gallery 4. Cafe 5. W/C 6. Loading Bay 7. Refuse Chamber 8. Central Atrium
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9. Amphitheater 10. Performance Deck/Viewing Deck 11. Waterfront 12. Jetty
Let’s See Silat
First Floor Plan
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1. Experiential Training 2. Virtual Reality Experience 3. Weapons Combat 4. Costume Waredrobe 5. Motion Capture Studio 6. Post Production 7. Balcony 8. Meditation Space 9. W/C 10. Lounge
Second Floor Plan
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1. Library 2. Open Beginner’s Corner 3. Balcony 4. Water Resistance Training 5. Gym 6. Changing Room
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Third Floor Plan 1. Dormitories and En-suites 2. Water Roof 3. Roof Garden 3 2 1
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Let’s See Silat
Enclosed Timber Facade Viewing Through Fenestrations
Timber Louver Walls Enable Visual Permeability
Riverfront Elevation
Let’s See Silat
Warmth of Timber in Library
Celebration of Verncular Malay Typology
Water Resistance Training
Open Beginner’s Corner
Section
left right
internal spaces towards the waterfront
Linking bridge - View towards a Stage
A Public Atrium
Waterfront - Engagement with the River 61
Let’s See Silat
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Let’s See Silat
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House Renovation Home Office and Study Hall Johor Bahru, Johor June 2020
Home Renovation
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Home Renovation
Home Office and Study Design For the family house, I designed a built-in home office desk with bookshelves and cabinets with ample storage. It is in an open hall leading to the balcony. The intention is to create a cozy and homely space for work, reading and relaxation. Warm wood textures placed in contrast with clean white built in cabinets and gold and black handles.
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Home Renovation left right
built-in office desk with bookshelves cross section of desk
Power Point Socket
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Air-Con
Pull out Printer
Home Renovation
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