MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF DESIGN ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
DANIEL CHOW 617929
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTS 2015 - 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS I
ABOUT ME
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YOUNG,WILD & GREEN 2018 STUDIO: FIRE (THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE)
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ABANDONED GLAM 2017 STUDIO: AIR (THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE)
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PAVILION: (X)PLORATION 2017 STUDIO: EARTH (THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE)
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THE BOATHOUSE: A REM KOOLHAAS STUDY 2016 STUDIO: WATER (THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE)
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ABOUT ME PERSONAL My name is Daniel Chow and I am an aspiring architect. I was born in Singapore but was raised in both Singapore and Shanghai. Having completed the Bachelor of Environments (Major in Architecture) in The University of Melbourne in 2018, I am now ready to move forward to pursue a further education with a Master’s Degree. I realize that architecture is more than just design but a way to express individuality and ideas through a realm of forms, technology, flow and materiality.
EDUCATION 2015 – 2018 (Melbourne, Australia) The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Environments Major in Architecture Graduated with Honours 2012 – 2013 (Melbourne, Australia) Trinity College (The University of Melbourne) Foundation Studies Average: Distinction 2008 – 2011 (Singapore, Singapore) ACS (Barker Road) Secondary Education GCE 'O' Level 2001 – 2007 (Shanghai, China) Shanghai American School Elementary and Middle School
EMPLOYMENT November 2017 – Feb 2018 (Singapore) AC Consortium Pte Ltd Internship - Assist in Major Projects - Creating final renders for Major Projects - Editing and calculating final construction numbers
SOFTWARE SKILLS Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Autodesk Revit Grasshopper 3D Microsoft Office WordPress
YOUNG, WILD & GREEN
SITE ANALYSIS Park Drive
Flemington Road
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXTENSION TO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL DATE OF COMPLETION 2018 - YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 STUDIO FIRE WORK INDIVIDUAL WORK DESCRIPTION As urban development increases in today’s world, it is important to ensure that spaces are being used efficiently and well. With little greenery in the area, it is important to note that us humans still like to connect with nature. This school tries to accomplish that by incorporating open and green spaces, large expansive vertical volumes as well as the landscape around to blur the line between the outdoors and indoors.
SITE PLAN
Story Street
Royal Parade
COURTYARD
DESIGN ONE
PRIVATE GARDEN
DESIGN TWO
DESIGN THREE
CONCEPT I
CONCEPT II
CONCEPT III
GREEN WALL
ROOF TERRACE
ROOF TERRACE
ROOF TERRACE
CIRCULATION
GREEN FACADE CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION
WATER FEATURE
UNDERGROUND SPACE
GREEN WALL
GREEN FACADE
SHAPE ANALYSIS
Large geometric space that employs an open plan and greenery
INTERIM ONE
Split into 2 separate programs (Public + Private spaces)
Introduction of floor to ceiling Courtyard + Green Roofs
INTERIM TWO
Introduction of Sky Bridges to create one homogenous design
Final Design that incorporates values explored earlier
Laminated and tempered flat glass floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Third Floor
140mm thick Glass and steel balustrade
Second Floor First Floor
First Floor Mezzanine First Floor Mezzanine
400 x 400mm Steel Columns (Coated with a copper finish)
Reinforced concrete Retaining Wall (Core in both Complexes)
Ground Floor Ground Floor Mezzanine
First Floor Double glazed Curtain Wall with rectangular mullions Ground Floor Mezzanine
Reinforced Concrete Slab
PLANS
Ground Floor
Plan (Detailed View) EXPLODED DIAGRAM (left) As for the structure of the building, it features a reinforced concrete slab on both complexes and double glazed curtain walls. The columns are made of steel at are spread at 6m apart. The internal walls are timber studs while the core that is on both sides are a 300mm reinforced concrete retaining wall. There is a green roof on the second floor as mentioned earlier and it’s a 200mm extensive green roof so basically for small plants and herbs. Lastly, the top floor feature a portion whereby plan of the floor is glass to have natural light flow into the building. VERTICAL GARDENS (right) The main feature of my building are actually the 2 courtyards that run from ground floor all the way to the top for both complexes. Known as vertical gardens, they bring nature into the building and also provides natural light and acts as the heart of what the whole green theme revolves around.
Vertical Garden (Education)
FACADE SYSTEM
Vertical Garden (Sports)
Open concept double volume Atrium
Corridor to classrooms featuring the Vertical Garden
Common area for solo/group study
Green Roof Learning Center (Outdoor Education)
PROTOTYPING ON GRASSHOPPER
TESSELLATION PATTERNING
ABANDONED GLAM
RHINO DRAWING
GRASSHOPPER SCRIPT
APPAREL DESIGNER DRESS DATE OF COMPLETION 2017 - YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 STUDIO AIR WORK GROUP WORK (2 PEOPLE) Work was split equally between my partner and I. This included the design, grasshopper script, presentation, material shopping and assembling. DESCRIPTION In the nature of the post-apocalypse and post style we believe that our only form of identification would become through our clothes. For the dress, we broke it down into four major components, a neck piece, a shoulder piece, waistband and skirt. Each of the four pieces are bespoke with each row containing a different sized tab and slit. The tessellation of the dress allowed for ease of fabrication and is made up of some 192 individual pieces.
VARIATIONS
FINAL RENDERS RHINO 3D MODEL
PROCESS
REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES
ASSEMBLAGE
FINAL SHOTS
SHORT MOVIE https://www.dropbox.com/ sh/kemoppl917hp1mz/ AACUpu5EFkBpadrtPESADoO0a?dl=0&preview=Kayla%20Edit%20 (ProRes4444).mov
POINT LINE PLANE
MASS
FRAME & INFILL
Viewed from different angles on elevation, each individual ‘structure’ seems as though it is connected by one point in the middle of it all to form almost like a cross like structure via the lines. When viewed in perspective, the model gets narrower as it ascends, embracing the concept of plane to line to point. When viewed from the top it is a consistent flow of alternating lines and planes as you move from left to right.
As the roots of our earth provide the foundation for us to stand on, this drawing represents strong fixtures that are intertwined within one another to create a sense of strength and heaviness to support the solid state above in an almost intimidating manner.
This frame and infill model is based on abstraction. It shows that both frame and infill need one another to support this structure.
CONCEPT IDEAS
PAVILION: X(PLORATION) COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SECRET PAVILION DATE OF COMPLETION 2017 - YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 STUDIO EARTH WORK INDIVIDUAL WORK DESCRIPTION In today’s society, we tend to make assumptions by judging something/someone before fully understanding it. My idea embarks around the concept of illusionism through the notion of a secret where one will need to take a journey through exploration before uncovering something he/she may not have known before.
FINAL PERSPECTIVE
CONCEPTACLE This represents my notion of secret in an abstract manner. The top consists of a light and minimalistic frame that is open on all ends. The ground floor houses a piece of glass that looks toward the deep bottom to entice users to go beneath the surface. The glass portion is surrounded by point line and plane elements that are metaphorically protecting the secret beneath.
SITE ANALYSIS Located toward the bottom of the island, the site chosen is easily accessible from both access points. At ten meters high, it is also the highest point of the island. Whilst open on one end, the other end is surrounded by trees creating a stark contrast between exposure and privacy.
Sun Path
Noise Source
Noise Source
Topography Greenery Walking Paths Access Points Travel Route Site Chosen
Noise Source
Prevailing Winds
1:500
SITE PLAN PLANS ABOVE GROUND
ON GROUND
BELOW GROUND
Function Diagram FUNCTION DIAGRAM
PHYSICAL MODEL
Vertical revolving door
‘Open’ stairs
ABOVE GROUND
Circulation Dark Space Light Space Secret Room Social Spaces Children hiding spots
ON GROUND
Floor tactile paving Rope handle
Horizontal revolving door Secret room
BELOW GROUND
SECTIONS
THE BOATHOUSE: A REM KOOLHAAS STUDY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BOATHOUSE DATE OF COMPLETION 2016 - YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 STUDIO WATER WORK INDIVIDUAL WORK DESCRIPTION The concept of how a boathouse is connected to open waters emphasizes the idea of freedom and exploration which are the main themes for the design of this building. Inspired by a parallelogram, this asymmetrical building features sharp and clean lines with exaggerated angles all around. Compromising of 2.5 levels, each level boasts 6m high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows to allow an abundance of natural light through.
SITE PLAN
PLANS 8 3m
First Floor (Mezzanine)
10m
33m
7 - Bar (Outdoor)
8 - Bar (Outdoor)
8 13m
7 - Food Preperation
7 - Dining (open)
6
17m
SHAPE ANALYSIS
8
8
8 - Kitchen
7 - Food Storage
4m
First Floor
10.5
22.5m
27m
1st Floor
1 (Open)
3
Restaurant
2
2
4
Office
Cafe Circulation
16m
5
20m
Hire Counter
Toilets + Showers
Boathouse Workshop
Boat Storage
Kiosk 4.5m
Ground Floor
FUNCTION DIAGRAM
Ground Floor
5m
22m
REM KOOLHAAS INSPIRATION Rem Koolhaas’ principle of mixing public and private space was very much incorporated into this design. With elements like a glass elevator and stairs placed edge to edge to the glass curtain wall, it gives a sense of openness and airiness in an enclosed space. This method of connecting the building to its surrounding context is applied in many of Koolhaas’ designs, especially in Pierre Lassonde Pavillion. As Koolhaas embarks on the idea of adventure, one has to constantly move around and just like Casa Da Musica, there is no lobby but instead, long corridors and stairs to connect each room. The boathouse storage does not face the front, instead, it is placed on the East side. The main reason being light. Should the storage be placed at the front end, the use of natural light would be compromised leaving the ground floor dull and stagnant which goes against what the principles of this building is all about.
PERSPECTIVES
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
SECTION C-C Plan 1:50
33m 27m
7 - Bar (Outdoor)
8 - Bar (Outdoor)
33m 27m
7 - Bar (Outdoor)
33m
8 - Bar (Outdoor)
27m
1 (Open)
1 (Open) 7 - Bar (Outdoor)
8 - Bar (Outdoor)
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3
Plan 1:50
1 (Open) 2
2
4
2
2
4
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8
8
13m
7 - Dining (open)
8
13m
8
2
2
7 - Dining (open)
4
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8
8 6
17m
6
17m
16m
16m
13m
7 - Dining (open)
8
8
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5
8 7 - Food storage
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17m 16m
8 - Kitchen
3m
20m
7 - Food storage
Plan 1:50
3m
8 - Kitchen 20m
5
8 7 - Food storage
3m
8 - Kitchen 20m
10m
10m 4m
4m
10m 4m
4.5m
10.5m
22.5m
4.5m
4.5m
5m
10.5m
10.5m
22.5m
22.5m
22m
5m
5m
22m
22m
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