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A C O L L E C T I O N OF OF WORKS b b yy D E N TTEO E O WEI DAARRRREN WEI JUN JUN Y1_S2 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OFOF SINGAPORE [B.ARCH | DESIGN02 [B.ARCH | DESIGN0 1]

[A0216393A] STUDIO_SHINYAOKUDA

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"SCALE..

PRECEDENT..

CONTEXT." ." [ DESIGN_TWO ]

AN INTRODUCTION TO SCALE as a Parameter | PRECEDENT as a Tool | CONTEXT as a design driver

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In DESIGN TWO, we explored thoughts of architecture shaped by the external forces of its environment through the three foci of scale, precedent and context.

Applying scale as a parameter, architecture can be designed through comparison with a human being, surrounding objects and the broader environment.

Scrutinising precedents and comprehending its significance, and then applying and adapting principles appropriate to the circumstances gives us powerful ideas in establishing our design.

Finally, analysing both the tangi-

ble and intangible context of the environment, and then drawing conclusions and formulating a concept for our design based off these conclusions allows our architecture to be guided through critical thinking and informed design decisions.

DESIGN TWO: scale, precedent and context, is about how we wrestle with certain fundamental issues in designing architecture: site, programme, circulation, organisation of public and private zones, and the differeing requirements of users. Through rigourous approaches to form-making and understanding the languages through which architects create spatial experiences is the core of this semester's studio.

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CONTENTS [ PROJECT I ] Site Analysis _ p8-9 Massing _ p10-11 Drawings _ p12-17 Perspectives _ p18-19 [ PROJECT II ] Site Analysis _ p22-23 Concept + Guiding Principles _ p24-25 In Relation to Site _ p26-27 Synopsis of Project [diagrams] _ p28-29 Drawings _ p30-35 Perspectives _ p36-41

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PROJECT_I "LIFT AND VOID"

SITE 50 Pasir Panjang Road, Mapletree Business City II, North-West Corner, Singapore 117440 KEY CONTEXT [ Office Building Lifts ] [ Open Vertical Void Space penetrating Parking and Pedestrian Deck] PROJECT DURATION 5 WEEKS: 11/01/2021 - 11/02/2021

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As part of the theme of this semester, we were required to investigate a variety of contextual elements: climates and nature (light, wind, sounds and others), and life of people (profile, activities depending on the time of a day). Based on the investigation, students focus on the most interested element and strategise for individual design.

the core, and designing an opening at the opposite of the core, the project intends to design a whole journey from parking or pedestrian deck and 2 levels of parking area.

In this project, the brief was to design a lift door, lift lobby, and an exhibition space for art works in the designated area. Using one of the 2 existing lifts placed in

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SITE ANALYSIS

FORM ON-SITE | ON-SITE FORM Tasked with the analysis of on-site forms, I looked at 2 key attributes on site with regard to this contextual element.

IMPLIED AXES ON SITE Present forms on site in the form of columns imply axes that when linked, insinuates an overall curving motion through the site.

DOMINANT FORMS ON SITE The presence of the monolithic lift shaft and glass lobby dominates the site. Nearby, an escalator can be found, which was interpreted to be positive form suspended in negative space.

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LEGEND

[ SITE PLAN ]

[1] Axes derived from Columns [2] Overall Site Curve [3] Monolithic Lift Form [4] Glass Lobby [5] Escalator

[ SITE SECTION ]

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MASSING

INFORMED DESIGN DECISIONS DERIVED FROM CONTEXTUAL ELEMENT: FORM ON SITE

[ 1 ] EXTRUSION OF OVERALL FORM Main form derived from curve of site as derived from axes connecting across columns.

[ 2 ] BRIDGING OF DOMINANT FORMS The two dominant masses are connected and unnecessary masses are substracted from the overall mass.

[ 3 ] FURTHER SUBTRACTION OF MASS Geometry substracted to cater for on-site columns. Bottom mass substracted, creating a floating form that emphasises on connection between the dominant on site forms.

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[ 4 ] CREATION OF DIAGONAL VOID Diagonal void created as a reference to a form that is in close proximity of the site, that is the escalator, inmplying a symmetry in space and forms.

[ 5 ] DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE ADDED To further emphasise on the diagonal void and symmetry, double-skin facades with diagonal cuts are introduced.

[ 6 ] FINAL FORM The final form of the design is architecture that references and highlights the on-site form to create an on-site form.

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SECTION The drawing is a longitudinal section depicting the key concept of the design, being the diagonal symmetry formed by the on-site escalator and diagonal void of the design.

DIAGONAL VOID | DIAGONAL ESCALATOR VOID in FORM | FORM in VOID

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PLAN [ CUT @ 8M ]

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PLAN [ CUT @ 14M ]

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AXONOMETRIC [ EXPLODED ] This axonometric drawing depicts the circulation route a visitor would take if he/she were to enter the art exhibition space (denoted by red arrows).

The visitor would enter through the monolithic lift core and exit through the glass lobby. Entering and exiting through these dominant forms integrates them into the design, hence respecting on-site form.

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PROJECT_II

"A POCKET OF SPACE" SITE Unused Plot, Kandahar Street | Baghdad Street, Kampong Glam KEY CONTEXT [ Shophouse Districts ] [ Small Pockets of Space ] [ Life and Activities ] [ History and Culture ] PROJECT DURATION 7 WEEKS: 15/02/2021 - 14/04/2021

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Similarly to the first project, we were required to investigate a variety of contextual elements: climates and nature (light, wind, sounds and others), and life of people (profile, activities depending on the time of a day). Based on the investigation, we had to focus on the most interested element and strategise for individual design.

In this project, the brief was to design a multi-storey building that includes a cafe and residential for a couple. The cafe should be a small space that serves coffee, tea and others. This cafe is to be considered as a public area. The residence on the other hand will serve to be a private home for two persons, where they cook, do laundry and recreate.

In addition, being situated in a site of considerable historical/ cultural significance, the analysis and thus the design should ideally reflect this aspect of the site.

The brief invites us to reconcile these public and private spaces and at the same time, establish an ideal reciprocal relationship.

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SITE ANALYSIS In Response to the

Contextual Element of [ HISTORY AND CULTURE ] of the site.

An analysis of the site's history and culture revealed 3 key points of focus that were subsequently viewed as the key driving forces of the eventual design.

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A SITE OF SIGNIFICANT HERITAGE

A COMMUNITY: KAMPONG DALAM

PONDOK JAWA

First established as the land set aside for Sultan Hussein and his 600 family members in 1824, Kampong Glam is a site deeply rooted in Malay and Muslim heritage.

The area around Pahang Street and Sultan Gate used to be known as Kampong Dalam. It was so named as relatives close to the royal family formerly lived there.

The architectural landscape of Kampong Glam is now dominated by conserved shophouses, but used to feature many buildings of traditional vernacular Malay styles, such as the Rumah Lima houses.

In the past, a huge field could be found here, often used by neighbouring youths for playing football, and occasionally it was purposed into a makeshift place to dry foodstuff like Ikan Bilis.

Kampong Dalam was home to a close-knit commu-

Cutting into our site was Pondok Jawa, a lodging house of vernacular Rumah Lima architecture for Javanese arrivals and single bachelors of its time.

Pondok Jawa was also a centre for Javanese culture. Regular performances of Wayang Wong, Wayang Kulit and Ketoprak were staged, and people from other parts of Singapore would flock there to attend.

Sadly, Pondok Jawa was not conserved and demolished due to structural safety issues.

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CONCEPT + GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Through rigourous research and analysis, the concept to ressurect and respect the history and culture of the site through architecture was deemed most apt in serving as an intervention.

Through this concept, 3 main guiding principles were selected to inform design decisions made during the course of the project.

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"THE FINAL DESIGN."

[ IN RELATION TO ITS CONTEXT ]

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A SYNOPSIS OF THE PROJECT

In Response to the Contextual Element of [ HISTORY AND CULTURE ] of the site.

"The following diagrams represent ideas, concepts and architectural strategies that encompass the final design."

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ABSTRACT FORM of the Traditional Malay House.

RECONSTRUCTED RUINS of Pondok Jawa on the portion of the site that used to belong to the old building.

REIMAGINED PROGRAMME of the cafe, where seating is on the floor.

COHESIVE STRUCTURE Usage of space-frames underneath building creates an inversed form of the pitched roof.

WAYANG KULIT FACADE along the most viewed side of the building.

PUBLIC & PRIVATE VISUAL CONNECTION across public cafe space and private residence.

JUXTAPOSITION of contemporary structure, and the reconstructed ruins of Pondok Jawa.

SPIRAL CIRCULATION starting from public spaces to private spaces, similarly to the Malay House.

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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SECTION AA

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SECTION BB

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The exploded axonometric drawing that not only depicts the neighbouring site context but also the design' construction methods and materials, as well as spatial organisation.

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

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