PORTFOLIO by Ecknaathh Bala

ARC H I TE C TURE P O R T F O L I O ECKNAATHH BALA

RESUME

Contents of portfolio

education

THE ROMANCE OF MACHINES

(2012 - ARCHITECTURE STUDIO-4)

PROJECT MAYA 17 (2012 - LANDSCAPE STUDIO 2) UNEARTHING 21 (2011 - ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 1) THE EVOLUTIONARY SYNERGISM OF SYSTEMS

(2012 - ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 3)

MONSTER OF HOOKE PARK

(2012 - AA SUMMERMAKE )

Secondary VCE Enter Score (94.95)

Kew High School (2002 - 2007)

Military Officer Cadet School

SAFTI Military Institute, Singapore (2008 - 2009)

Tertiary Bachelor of Environments, Architecture Major

University of Melbourne, (2010 - 2012)

Summermake Work Shop/Summer school

Architecture Association London, 2012

professional work LTA (Lieutenant, ARMY)

Singapore Armed Forces, SAF (2008 - 2010)

preface The contents of this Architecture Portfolio is a culmination of my studio work from 2010 to the end of 2012. The projects that were engaged with are my architectural critical response to given briefs. Although they may not be perfect or completely resolved they exhibit my progression as a designer and reveal my passion for design and cultivation skills and competencies.

As a Commissioned Officer of the Singapore Armed Forces I was chosen for several appointments during my service. The various appointments held were con-current and each required a certain skill set and competencies to enable all of them the be dutifully carried out Platoon Instructor Officer Cadet School, SAFTI - Military Institute Was responsible for training and leadership inculcation of newly enlisted Officer Cadets at the military Institute

Its during the period of education where this dreaming is possible, the mind is free of constraint and imagination has no limits. It was in this context in which I had developed all these projects with that clear in mind.

Hd of Operations/ Security Singapore Armed Forces Detention Barracks Was tasked with security of the detention facility and was responsible for internal and external operations for detainees and the organization of security task forces.

Architecture is about the freedom to imagine and create without necessarily building it in reality. It is in this form of visualization and dreaming that we enable our selves to explore and nurture our ability to design and love for form space and order.

Platoon Commander SAFDB Was responsible for the welfare and management of 50 subordinates within the Security Platoon that ran the various security tasks

I would like to thank my parents, friends and tutors whom have made this possible.

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Hd of Operations Singapore Armed Forces Court Martial Centre Was tasked with overlooking security and court hearing operations. Ensured time sensitive deadlines were met and proceedings went accordingly

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digital skills

professional work contd Secretary for Deputy Commander SAF Military Police Command Organized monthly meetings, recorded minutes and followed up on implementations of issues that arose Hd Wartime Operations SAFDB Developed standard operating procedures for wartime operations at the detention facility Member of Project Board

For proposed replacement Military Prison Facility

Military Ceremonial Commander

For State visits by foreign dignitaries of the following nations: Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Bhutan and India

Military Ceremonial Commander Guard of Honor for President Hu Jintao, Peoples Republic of China, President S.R Nathan, Republic of Singapore, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Russia, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Republic of Singapore.

Ceremonial duties required personal discipline in attaining a respectable self image, also requiring leadership skills to lead the parade and ceremony with up most diligence Design of ticketing and brochure

Up and Comers Fashion Market 2010

AutoCad Basic Revit Intermediate/Advanced Rhino Intermediate (Grasshopper) Basic 3ds Max Basic Photoshop Intermediate InDesign Intermediate Illustrator Advanced Sketchup Basic

other qualifications & skills Qualified Heart Saver (CPR) Australian Drivers License Fluent English Basic spoken and written Japanese Basic Spoken Tamil

Was tasked to design the brochure and tickets for the event which raised funds for the Ardoch foundation. Waiter Moonee Valley Racecourse 2005 - onwards responsible for high standard of hospitatlity and service rendered throughout the course of the event, function or race meeting.

achievements and awards Commissioned Officer, 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Singapore Armed Forces (2009)

extra curricialar activites AND Lecture Series, 2012 Entailed the formation of a student body and committee that organized Lecture Series for the Architecture Students at the University of Melbourne. This required organization and communication with Architects and Architectural firms that have interesting design philosophy and methods that maybe insightful to up and coming new architects at University.

Top 5% of OCS Cohort in Military Leadership Training

references

Awarded Rank of Lieutenant (LTA), Singapore Armed Forces (2010) Gold Plaque - Awarded by Commander, Military Police Command for Outstanding contributions and services rendered at Singapore Armed Forces Detention Barracks 3rd Year Capstone Architecture Studio works retained for the University Architecture Visiting Board

Chiu Chen-Yu University of Melbourne Studio Tutor E: chen-yu.chiu@unimelb.edu.au

1st year Virtual design Studio work published in the Magazine Terra, which was exhibited at an Architecture Film festival in New York 3

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THE ROMANCE OF MACHINES The final architectural studio for my degree would be my response and architectural narrative of, client A.G and A.A Barlow. Both of whom have eccentric adventurous persona. The brief states the clients intentions for a car showroom, service center, a 300 lot car park and other amenities to be located on a site within the grid of the Melbourne CBD. From our initial diseciton of the brief we had narrowed 5 words which would effectively reflect their lifestyle, personality and complexity from which one word would be chosen to direct our exploration to the final outcome. The noun ‘speed’ Initially spoke volumes of the Barlow’s association with automobiles and their hunger for adventure and lifestyle. But after careful investigation it was extrapolated that speed is a climax or result of an affair with machines. The romance of machines, holistically engages with the idea of Barlow’s deep affection and relationship that they have with machines. It is a focal point of their business, lifestyle and culture. The notion of ones romance with their machine in particular automobiles is not alien to human culture but something that is apparent and very real. The design is centered upon the initial massing diagrams and conceptual models and the idea of ‘space’ being a vital aspect of romance in an architectural sense. The idea of space was developed from the initial conceptual model of Barlow’s heart and a car motor being intrinsically infused, becoming his driving passion. This was extrapolated further from my of study of cities and their spaces with regards to urban design and also the context of the site, the CBD and the Grid and how that is applicable to romance. Public and Private space juxtapose in many respects but similarly explore the notion of romance which become the two opposing masses in the design. The final outcome reflects the idea of a sanctuary for the love of machines. The external skin which is almost a tease from exterior views as it reveals partial imagery of the building, luring the visitors in through curiosity but also acts as a envelope and veil that provides privacy for the showroom levels which is the most sacred private space modeled upon the idea of the chamber which came from the idea of the heart and intimate space. The primary entrance at La Trobe St. Is an open public space below the elevated showroom with a reflection pool that becomes a space for visitors to fall in love with the building itself and not just whats contained within it. The service center and other amenities such as the cafe and administration quarters are on separate open aired platforms/levels that form the public realm of the site. The Skin surrounding the public realm has lesser perforations and is spaced out further for more light and views segmenting the romantic views out from the CBD from the rear of the site.

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FIRE ESCAPE EAST GALLARDO CAFE CAFE KITCHEN CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT PANTRY FIRE ESCAPE EAST SERVICE SHAFT GALLARDO CAFE MALE KW C CAFE ITCHEN FEMALE WC PANTRY WASH AREA SERVICE SHAFT MINI GWOLF MALE C COURSE SHOWROOM FEMALE WC DISPLAY SPACE SALES D ESK WASH AREA CENTRAL STAIRWELL OFFICE SPACE MINI GOLF COURSE & LIFT FIRE E SCAPE EAST SHOWROOM DISPLAY HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR CENTRAL STAIRWELL & SLPACE IFT GALLARDO SALES DESKCEAFE FIRE E SCAPE AST CAFE KITCHEN OFFICE S PACE GALLARDO PANTRY CAFE HYDRAULIC C AR E LEVATOR CAFE KITCHEN SERVICE SHAFT PANTRY MALE WC SERVICE SHAFT FEMALE W C MALE W C WASH AREA FEMALE WCCOURSE MINI GOLF WASH AREA DISPLAY SPACE SHOWROOM MINI SALES GDOLF ESKCOURSE SHOWROOM OFFICE SPACE DISPLAY SPACE SALES D ESK CAR ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC OFFICE SPACE HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR

10 FIRE ESCAPE EAST 53 3 BAR HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR 10 FIRE ESCAPE EAST 3 HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR

1:200

10 32 33 19 34 10 35 32 6 33 7 34 36 35 6 37 7 48 49 36 19 50 37 10 48 3 19 32 49 10 33 50 32 34 3 33 35 34 6 35 7 6 36 7 37 36 48 37 49 48 50 49 3 50 3

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

6 7

LEVEL 3 STAIRWELL & LIFT 19 CENTRAL

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 6 LEVEL 6BAR 53

38 19

10 19

48 AA

20 17

28 27

26 26

24,25

19 19 7

19 52

1:200 LEVEL 3 ABOVE GROUND

A08

1:200

A06

51 LEVEL 5 ABOVE GROUND

1:200 LEVEL 5 ABOVE GROUND

A08

1:200 LEVEL 5 ABOVE GROUND

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LEVEL 5 LEVEL 5CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT 19

10 51

A08

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LEVEL 3

48 19

AA AA

1:200 A05LEVEL 2 ABOVE GROUND LEVEL 2 ABOVE GROUND

CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT 19 ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL STAIRWELL QUATERS & LIFT 23 STAFF (ADMINISTRATION QUATERS MALE WC, SHOWERS CHANGE ROOMS) 24 STAFF (STAFF (MALE C, SHOWERS CHANGE ROOMS) FEMALE WC, SWHOWERS CHANGE ROOMS) 25 FIRE EXIT STAFF EAST(FEMALE WC, SHOWERS CHANGE ROOMS) 10 STAFF LFIRE EXIT EAST OUNGE 26 STAFF KSTAFF L OUNGE ITCHENETTE 27 STAFF LSTAFF UNCH KRITCHENETTE OOM 28 WAITING STAFF LUNCH ROOM AREA 29 STAFF L W AITING AREA OCKERS 30 SERVICE STAFF LOCKERS CENTRE 20 FIRE ESCAPE SERVICE CENTRE ROUTE 17 BOARDROOM FIRE ESCAPE ROUTE 31 SHOWROOM BOARDROOM DISPLAY SPACE 48 SALES DSHOWROOM DISPLAY SPACE ESK 49 OFFICE SALES SPACEDESK 50 OFFICE SPACE

LEVEL 2 2 LEVEL 19 23 24 25 10 26 27 28 29 30 20 17 31 48 49 50

A05

1:200

49 49

10 32

7 6

29 48

19 10 32 33 34 35 6 7 36 37 48 49 50 3

CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT FIRE ESCAPE EAST GALLARDO CAFE CAFE KITCHEN PANTRY SERVICE SHAFT MALE WC FEMALE WC WASH AREA MINI GOLF COURSE SHOWROOM DISPLAY SPACE SALES DESK OFFICE SPACE HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR

19 10 34 35 6 7 3 48 49 19 50 10 51 34 52 35 6 7 3 48 49 50 51 52

10 FIRE ESCAPE EAST 34 CENTRAL PANTRY STAIRWELL & LIFT 35 FIRE ESCAPE SERVICE SHAFT EAST 6 PANTRY MALE WC 7 SERVICE FEMALE SHAFTWC 3 HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR MALE WC 48 SHOWROOM DISPLAY SPACE FEMALE WC 49 HYDRAULIC SALES DCAR ESKELEVATOR 50 SHOWROOM OFFICE SDPACE ISPLAY SPACE 51 SALES BISTRO DESK CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT 52 OFFICE THEATRE KITCHEN SPACEEAST FIRE ESCAPE BISTRO PANTRY THEATRE ITCHEN SERVICE SKHAFT MALE WC FEMALE WC HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR 19 SHOWROOM CENTRAL STAIRWELL DISPLAY SPACE& LIFT 10 SALES DFIRE ESKESCAPE EAST 34 OFFICE PANTRY SPACE 35 BISTROSERVICE SHAFT 6 THEATRE MALE WC KITCHEN 7 FEMALE WC 3 HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR 48 SHOWROOM DISPLAY SPACE

LEVEL 5

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO BB

43 19 AA

AA 44

LEVEL 7.5

43 19 AA

19 10 42 43

CENTRAL LIFT FIRE ESCAPE EAST COURTYARD BATCHELOR APARTMENT ENTRY

LEVEL 7.5 BB

A1 2

19 10 42 43

1:200 LEVEL 9 ABOVE GROUND

CENTRAL LIFT FIRE ESCAPE EAST COURTYARD BATCHELOR APARTMENT ENTRY

A1 2

1:200 LEVEL 9 ABOVE GROUND

ROOF LEVEL

DOWNPIPES

BB BB

A12

1:200 ROOF LEVEL

43 BB

49 48

3RD FLOOR SHOWROOM

42 43

47 44 49 48

3RD FLOOR SHOWROOM 44

LEVEL 7

45 46

A1 1

43 19

1:200

LEVEL 7.5

LEVEL 8 ABOVE GROUND

A1 1

PRIVATE CAR LOT HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR (PRIVATE) POWDER ROOM KITCHEN SUBMERGED LOUNGE INFINITY POOL TERRACED GARDENS MASTER BEDROOM SUBMERGED ENSUITE PRIVATE CAR LOT HYDRAULIC CAR ELEVATOR (PRIVATE) POWDER ROOM KITCHEN SUBMERGED LOUNGE INFINITY POOL TERRACED CENTRAL LIFTGARDENS MASTER BEDROOM FIRE ESCAPE EAST SUBMERGED ENSUITE COURTYARD BATCHELOR APARTMENT ENTRY

LEVEL 7

42 3 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 42 3 43 44 45 46 47 19 48 10 49 42 43

1:200 LEVEL 8 ABOVE GROUND

1:200

A1 2

LEVEL 9 ABOVE GROUND

BB BB AA

AA 10 40

19 42

10 40

49 40

48 3

LEVEL 7

44 40 BB

19 10 10 39 40

46 A10

1:200 LEVEL 7 ABOVE GROUND

11 A10

1:200 LEVEL 7 ABOVE GROUND

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CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT FIRE ESCAPE EAST LAMBORGHINI SHOWROOM ENTRY TERRACED BAR

LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 CENTRAL STAIRWELL & LIFT 19

42 3 43 44 45 46 47

10 PRIVATE 10 CFIRE SCAPE EAST AR LEOT 39 HYDRAULIC LAMBORGHINI SHOWROOM CAR ELEVATOR (PRIVATE) ENTRY 40 POWDER TERRACED ROOM BAR KITCHEN SUBMERGED LOUNGE INFINITY POOL TERRACED GARDENS

4TH FLOOR SHOWROOM

interior impression of car showroom 4TH FLOOR SHOWROOM

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5 4 45 46 47

1:200 A1 9 LEVEL 7 BELOW GROUND 3RD FLOOR SHOWROOM

1:200

A1 9

FIRE EXIT WEST BASEMENT LIFTS CARPARK PAYSTATION ATRIUM SPACE PLANTROOM

PORTFOLIO

LEVEL 7 BELOW GROUND

5 4 45 46 47

3RD FLOOR SHOWROOM

FIRE EXIT WEST BASEMENT LIFTS CARPARK PAYSTATION ATRIUM SPACE PLANTROOM

47 52 48

46 10 48

48 10

10 30

48 3 19

48 3

32 48

4TH FLOOR SHOWROOM

ROOF TOP BAR

A21 A20

1:200 SECTION AA

A20

1:200

ROOF ROOF TOP BARTOP BAR

A21

SECTION BB

interior impression of roof top bar

1:200 SECTION BB

SECTION AA

ROOF TOP BAR

BARLOWS APARTMENT

A24

1:200

BARLOWS APARTMENT

ELEVATION SOUTH A22

A23

1:200

A24

ELEVATION EAST

1:200 A24 ELEVATION SOUTH 1:200 1:200 A24 ELEVATION ELEVATION SOUTH SOUTH A22

A23

1:200 ELEVATION NORTH

1:200 A22 ELEVATION NORTH 1:200 1:200 A22 ELEVATION ELEVATION NORTH NORTH

BARLOWS APARTMENT BARLOWS APARTMENT

interior impression of bachelor apartment BARLOWS APARTMENT

1:200 ELEVATION EAST A24

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1:200 ELEVATION SOUTH A22

1:200 ELEVATION NORTH

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PORTFOLIO

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physical model photos

PORTFOLIO

{ MAYA} Maya which translates as ‘Illusion’ centered on the fact that we do not experience the environment itself but rather a projection of it, created by us. This intervention is focusd on the idea of illusion, transparency and integration as part of an experience.

CONTEXT PLAN SCALE 1:200 LEGEND

PROJECT MAYA Project Maya was the Final intervention for a 2nd year Landscape studio that primarily focused on grading, slopes and how the landscape can be manipulated, through various techniques to achieve an aesthetic appearance and compositional form. The Farnsworth House the architectural master piece that was used as the pavilion for which the intervention would be associated with on site. The brief required a landscape intervention that used the techniques of cut, fill, cut & fill and water retention as a means of creating a response to the site and the pavilion. The landscape was remoulded from its linear constriction to a organic formation in the landscape. The intention was to create a notion of transparency, illusion and integration. These ideas directly relate to the Farnsworth House and how it asserts a sense of transparency and integration of the landscape and its surroundings through its fenestrations. This idea was extrapolated to one word being illusion. The notion of the landscape being able to elude its visitors and create a surreal experience was my focus for this project. The pathways and ramps deflect from each other in a distortion of the landscape. Ramps descend beneath pools of water and ponds of retained rain water create a mirage of reflection and constant movement.

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General Grade

+11.96

RAMP INFORMANTION

1:2 @ 10m

NOTE

1/20 ~ 5% +12.00 +12.00

Width

+11.96

+12.00 2400mm

165m

Total Length

+12.00 1/20 ~ 2%

No Handrails

Relatively Level

Water Level

RFL

Roof Finish Level

STAIR INFORMANTION

FFl

Floor Finish Level

General Grade

1/4 ~ 25%

WBL

Water Base Level

Width

2400mm

TFL

Terrace Finish Level

O LTF PA .00 R E 2 1 P UP RL +

+10.00

2m Length Landing Every 10m

+8.00 +9.00 8 7.0 +1 0 RFL +13.6 0 FFL +5.0 L PB

STAIR INFORMANTION

1/20 ~ 2%

Cross Grade

2400 x 500 x 125

+7.00 +7.00

+6.96

+7.00

+6.00

+5.96

+6.96

+6.00 +5.96

FINE GRADING PLAN SCALE 1:200

W A W TER W L + P BL 5 O + .00 ND 4. 0 60 0

+5.00 +6.00 +4.96

+4.00 +5.00

+3.96

+4.96

.00

+3.96

+6.00

+5.96

+6.00

+1.50 +1.50 +5.00

+4.96

10m

1:2

1:2 @ m

+5.00

+3.46

+3.50 +4.96

+3.00

+3.96

1:2

+2.96

W AT W ER P W L + O BL 8.0 ND +7 0 .60

+2.00

+4.00

+3.96

10m

+2.96

+3.00

+2.00

+2.96

+1.96

+2.96

+1.46

+4.00

+3.50

10m @

SCULPTURE LAWN RL + 2.00

+6.96

+5.96

+3.46

+7.00

+4.00

PAVED LANE RL + 5.00

Number of Stairs

8 7.0 +1 0 RFL +13.6 0 FFL +5.0 PBL

R I

2400mm

+9.00

Width

.00

+8.96

+7.00

+6.96

NG W IN W L + G P BL 12 O +1 .00 OL 1.6 0

1/4 ~ 25%

General Grade

+10.00

+9.96

+8.00 +7.96

Dimension for each step (W x L x H)

W AT W ER W L P BL +9 O + .0 ND 8. 0 60 .00

+10

No Handrails

SCULPTURE LAWN RL + 2.00

.5 +1

Handrial Type

+10.00 +10.00

EX IS RL TIN + G P 1 .0 AT 0 H

1/20 ~ 2%

+9.00

+8.96

00 +2.

Cross Grade

+11.00

+10.96

+3.00

165m

+9.00

+11.0

+4.0 0

Total Length

6 2.9 6 +1 TFL +11.9 PBL

.00

2400mm

+9.00

+8.96

+11.00

6 +10.96 2.9 6 +1 TFL +11.9 PBL

Width

N ILIO PAV OF RO HT IG HE 17.08 + RL

+3.

1/20 ~ 5%

+11.50

+11.46

RAMP INFORMANTION

8 7.0 0 +1 RFL + 13.6 0 FFL + 12.0 PBL

CE RA TER VEL LE 2.96 + 1 RL

1:2 10m @

8 7.0 0 +1 RFL + 13.6 0 FFL + 12.0 PBL

+9.96

+11.50

+10.00

General Grade

EN T RL RY + LE 12 VE .00 L +11.46

2400 x 500 x 125

NOTE

6 2.9 +1 0 TFL +12.0 PBL

1/20 ~ 2%

Dimension for each step (W x L x H)

Proposaled Contour

6 2.9 +1 0 TFL +12.0 PBL

+11.00

+10.96

Cross Grade

Existing Contour

+12.00

:20

Number of Stairs

Paltform Base Level

Landing

.00

2m Length Landing Every 10m

Landing

0m @ 1

PBL

+12

+11.96

Handrial Type

+6 .0 0

+11.96

D R PON WATE 0 .0 7 WL + .60 +6 WBL

Cross Grade

LEGEND 13

TOILETS

GEOLOGY

PORTFOLIO

EXIT

STORAGE

EVOLUTION OF THE ISLAND

NAUTILI, SIGNIFICANCE TO ISLANDS GEOLOGY

THE DISCOVERY CENTRE AS A SYMBOLIC SCULPTURAL FORM

PORTFOLIO MALE TOILETS

south, east and north elevations B

DISABLED TOILETS

OFFICE

A journey through the geological landscape and exploring the evolution of the island.

SITE PLAN

FEMALE TOILETS

DISCOVERY SPACE 1

ATRIUM DISCOVERY SPACE 3

RECEPTION

ENTRANCE

ATRIUM

Yarra cutoff A

Princes Bridge

B1 PLANS

PATHWAY

UNEARTHING

bbq shed landing site primary path secondary path proposed pathway vegetation

‘Unearthing’ was the first Architecture studio project. The site is located at Herring island, or what was used to be known as Como island. The brief required a discovery center that would contain several exhibition spaces that would be open to the public. These exhibition spaces would exhibit the islands history, geology and current usages as an art park. The notion of layering and strata was my key focus in the design and program of the building. By studying the strata at Herring Island and the types arrangement of soil profiles aided my massing conceptualizations of the spaces which gave rise to the form of the building. The circulation highlights the layering of the programs and functions of the building. The east and western facades would be cladded in ceramic tiles and would have thermal mass properties creating a cool and controlled temperate climate within the building. The spaces were large voids that would correlate with the monumentality of its exterior within.

SCALE 1:500 0

SCALE 1:100 0

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NORTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

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SOUTH ELEVATION

DISCOVERY SPACE 3

geological landscape through its documentation and depiction of the islands natural history and ATRIUM its locality in relation to the islands evolution in a chronological sequence. The exploration of the Echelon will enable visitors to unearth a deeper understanding into the layers B of the island

A SEATING

PORTFOLIO

DISCOVERY SPACE 2

ATRIUM

PORTFOLIO

SOIL PROFILES

FEMALE TOILETS

DISCOVERY SPACE 4

MALE TOILETS

GEOLOGY

PATHWAY

EVOLUTION OF THE ISLAND

PATHWAY

NAUTILI, SIGNIFICANCE TO ISLANDS GEOLOGY

PATHWAY

SCALE 1:100

THE DISCOVERY CENTRE AS A SYMBOLIC SCULPTURAL FORM

STAGE MALE TOILETS

VISITOR FLOW DIAGRAM B

unearthing ATRIUM DISCOVERY SPACE 3

ENTRANCE

Yarra cutoff

The layers of the strata are relative to time and the evolution of the island in both human and A non-human processes, carrying heavy influence in the design process and final outcome of the Echelon The presence of fossilised nautili, intermittent within Silurian marine sandstone, is a precedent for the form of the Echelon. The island has undergone many changes throughout its evolutionary history from its beginning, as a basaltic flood plain to its current reshaped form as Herring Island. The current landscape of the island does not portray its past in much detail. The propsition to create the Echelon would present an opportunity to uncover the geological landscape through its documentation and depiction of the islands natural history and its locality in relation to the islands evolution in a chronological sequence.

B1 PLANS

The exploration of the Echelon will enable visitors to unearth a deeper understanding into the layers of the island

SOIL PROFILES

PATHWAY

L1 A

PATHWAY

GEOLOGY

THE DISCOVERY CENTRE AS A SYMBOLIC SCULPTURAL FORM

SITE PLAN

FEMALE TOILETS

DISCOVERY SPACE 4

MALE TOILETS

SCALE 1:100

VISITOR FLOW DI

ENTRANCE

ATRIUM

B A

SEATING

B1 PLANS

PATHWAY

circulation diagram

PATHWAY

SCALE 1:100

VISITOR FLOW DIAGRAM

bbq shed landing site

ST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

primary path secondary path proposed pathway vegetation SCALE 1:500

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DISABLED TOILETS

ATRIUM DISCOVERY SPACE 3

Exit

SCALE 1:500 10

PATHWAY

STAGE MALE TOILETS

RECEPTION

vegetation

PATHWAY

proposed pathway

PATHWAY

Yarra cutoff

Princes Bridge

secondary path

OFFICE

A journey through the geological landscape and exploring the evolution of the island.

primary path

SEAT

FEMALE TOILETS

DISCOVERY SPACE 1

STORAGE

landing site

PATHWAY

EXIT

NAUTILI, SIGNIFICANCE TO ISLANDS GEOLOGY

DISCOVERY CENTRE FOR PARKS VICTORIA HERRING ISLAND

PATHWAY

DISCOVERY SPACE 1

EVOLUTION OF THE ISLAND

ATRIUM

DISCOVERY SPACE 2

bbq shed

RECEPTION

PARTI

Princes Bridge

DISABLED TOILETS

OFFICE

A journey through the geological landscape and exploring the evolution of the island.

SITE PLAN

EXIT

STORAGE

FEMALE TOILETS

DISCOVERY SPACE 1

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FROZEN S

PORTFOLIO

THE EVOLUTIONARY SYSERGISM OF SYSTEMS Our third year architecture studio required us to engage with the interface grasshopper and as a result to generate an EOI as why we would should be chosen to design an installation on the princess freeway in Weribee. By proving that using parametric tools such as grasshopper can achieve multiple iterations and design considerations with regard to optimal design outcomes was our main criteria. My approach was to address this brief with a hypothetical situation and to question how advanced digital technology and tools coupled with innovative materials can create an ever changing identity for a city. Wyndham can be perceived as an organism; which is formed by an intricate agglomeration of interdependent systems. These systems are evolving and restructuring, encoding Wyndham’s true identity, that is one of continual development. The proposition of an ice installation will be an annual event in the Wyndham City’s yearly calendar. The installation will materialize and capture the evolving identity of Wyndham will be an annual event in the City. Its purpose is to reveal a relatable identity for the people and the municipality giving its own distinct code and pattern in a 3 dimensional form. Ice becomes a media for exploring and Wyndham City’s yearly calendar decoding the intricacy of Wyndham’s systems. It will generate a unique experience that can be seen from passing vehicles through a multimedia interface, extending Wyndham’s and capture the evolving identity beyond its rural scales. The form which is generated by a rule based algorithm, organizes the Archimedian solids which are interdependent components that will become the prominent form in representing the systems comprised within Wyndham’s network. The idea is not to create a new identity, but rather reveal an existing image of Wyndham City hidden within its intricate complex network of systems that make up its collective identity. Something unique only to the region. Its divergent and emergent traits will promote the dynamism and growth of Wyndham as an emerging municipality, one which strongly reflects the attributes of the city. Its documented gradual deformation and dissipation will become an event to be reflected upon.

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PORTFOLIO

experimental study INFLUENCE OF AIR

INFLUENCE OF AIR

PORTFOLIO

PROPOSED DESIGN OUTCOME

INFLUENCE OF AIR

PROPOSED DESIGN

DESIGN SELECTION ~ CRITERIA

PROPOSED DESIGN OUTCOME

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MATERIAL

EFFECTS.

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SITE PLAN

PORTFOLIO

WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY

PROJECT

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

LOCATION

WESTERN EXCHANGE,WERRIBEE

SITE PLAN

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HOLLOW SPACE, WATER INFILL SITE PLAN ETFE INFLATED INTERIOR BUFFER

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WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY

LOCATION

WESTERN EXCHANGE,WERRIBEE

RULE BASED RULE FORM BASED

1:2000

SITE PLAN

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MONSTER OF HOOKE PARK Our task for the AA Summermake Course at Hooke Park was to create/design a musical instrument. Three teams of 5 had to design a musical instrument with the intentions of playing it in symphony of each other. The site was a sloped open valley over looking the Dorset country side and bordered by 40ft pine trees creating an intriguing acoustic space. The intent of this course is to prompt and nurture design without drawing but through resolution of construction as you progress through constructions. By making numerous iterations and prototypes we came to a final outcome of a tower like structure. Ats its peak it would have a turbine that will harness the power of the wind to move the internal gears that will create an inconsistent and ever changing roaring sound. The design is centered upon sound which would be driven and derived from string and percussion. Studying the futurists inventions and their revolutionary sound-box, the intoner, gave us insight as to how to generate sound in an acoustically sound enclosure which can be amplified through a diaphragm and external cone. We then took this technology and expanded upon experience and how the entire design could be an instrument it self. The image on the right shows the 5m high structure which is siting on poles has a semi enclosed space beneath the gear box where sound would be amplified out. Coupled with the echoing and reverberation the sound is screechy and quirky, it sounds like a creature. Upon first glance the cladding feature which became a decorative element give a false impression of a creature with numerous legs walking along the forest floor at Hooke Park.

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