Portfolio - Arch Tech Version by Gabriel Chek

Gabriel Chek Selected Works 2017/2018

Gabriel Chek

+65 98274268 gabriel_chek@mymail.sutd.edu.sg http://issuu.com/gabrielchek

Architecture is an expression of values. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norman Foster

dismount and push their PMDs. Audio feedback from smart cones was used to enable them to be more aware of their surroundings while navigating through crowded areas. Participants have to slow down and walk their bicycles or dismount and push without ‘hurting’ any pedestrians.

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approximately 3km/h to 5km/h. The speed camera was used in this station to capture participants’ speed while crossing the zebra crossing and projecting their speed on a screen. (see Figure 7.8) Participants had to slow down and cross slowly. If the user was travelling at a speed more than 5 km/h, an angry emoji would be displayed (shown in Figure 7.9).

If there was disturbance to the cones, accelerometers would detect it and provide audio warnings such as "look out" or "be careful." (see Figure. 7.6)

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Safe Riding Programme

Daylighting Analysis & Design

Smart Learning for Road Safety

Aim / Architectural Detail

Redirecting light to cast on the stage of the church at unexpected angles at dierent times of the day through the use of mirrored skylights to retain the stage as the focal point

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Figure 7.8 - Participant at the Zebra Crossing Station

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Time simulated 0900,1000,1100,1200.1600,1700,1800

Illuminance Levels

Lighting locations

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Stage - Focal point for patrons in front Entrance - For patrons to ﬁnd their way, front of the church cannot be too bright, else the redirected light will be not seen (direct light is brighter than indirect light)

Cable Chair

Inversion

Chair Design and Structural Analysis

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Pavilion Design

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A R C H IT EC T U RE A N D S U S TA I NA B L E D E S I G N PI L L A R I N TR OD U C T IO N TO DE S IG N C OM P U TATI O N / D ES I G N A S S I G N M EN T 2 ( GR O U P B 2 ) M E MB E RS : GA BR I EL CH EK, C HE RY L L IM , NG Q I B O O N, C AR O L I NE, H U Y U XIN

Figure 7.7 - Participant at the Crowded Bus Stop Station

Figure 7.9 - Emoji Display with Speed

Spaces for Meditation

Bamboo Studio SOCIAL STEPS Public Staircases as a Social Architecture Typology Wisma Atria, Tampines 1 and Star Vista, Singapore

Social Steps

Metadata

Social Culture and Architecture Case Study

Exhibition Design

Chek Hong Yao Gabriel Hyosoo Lee Ong Mei Shi Rebecca

Other Works

Internship Works

Environmental and Structural Simulations Digital Design and Fabrication Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Pomeroy Studio

Curriculum Vitae

How can we create an variable sensorial experience throughout the day while maintaining the focal point in the church ?

Prism Daylighting for Gathering Spaces Churches

Mentors: J. Alstan Jakubiec

The design utilises geometry and reflective mirrored surfaces to redirect light to different positions on the stage at the front of the church (at different times of the day) by placing directional prismlike tubes on the roof.

The aim is to redirect light to cast on the stage of the church at unexpected angles at various times of the day through the use of mirrored skylights to retain the stage as the focal point.

Teammate: Joei Wee

Aim / Architectural Detail

Redirecting light to cast on the stage of the church at unexpected angles at diď&#x20AC;Ąerent times of the day through the use of mirrored skylights to retain the stage as the focal point

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By providing a variable sensorial experience in the church at various times of the day, we hope to appeal to visitors to appreciate time spent in contemplation and prayer.

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Investigating the dierences in light distribution at dierent times of the day  Criteria: Most light should be seen casted on the stage, allowing the stage to become a focal point for the patrons of the church

Final Design Investigating the dierences in light distribution at dierent times of the day Final Design

Criteria: Most light should be seen casted on the stage, allowing the stage to become a focal point for the patrons of the church Investigating the dierences in light distribution at dierent times of the day Criteria: Most light should be seen casted on the stage, allowing the stage to become a focal point for the patrons of the church

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Luminous Intensity via falsecolor analysis

Point-In-Time Illuminance simulated Point-In-Time Illuminance for simulated for september 21 September 21

Physical Model acheived via solar gnomon

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Physical Model (solar gnomon) Physical Model

Luminous Intensity (cd/m2) Luminous Intensity via falsecolor analysis

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(from top) Average Daylight Availability - 100% 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200. 1600, 1700, 1800hrs Average UDIe - 0.17381%

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100% Daylit 0% Overlit Average Daylight Availability - 100% Average UDIe - 0.17381%

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Useful Daylight Illuminance (% Time 100-300 lux) 0.15cm spacing Useful Daylight Illuminance (% Time 100-300 lux) 0.15cm spacing

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The intention of redirecting light unto the stage from dierent directions throughout the day is evident through the UDI result. Illuminance - Hourly Illuminance - Hourly (Stage)

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- Hourly The annual hourly illuminanceIlluminance data shows a contrast between the lighting (Stage) condition at the stage and the entrance. The range of illuminance at the stage is around 500-1000 and the range of illuminance at the entrance is around 30400. Illuminance at the entrance is controlled via the gap of the long narrow skylight above, and we have kept it as thin as possible (150mm) to provide just enough daylighting for the back half of the church, without being brighter than Occupancy Schedule (9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm) the redirected light and causing the redirected light eect to disappear.

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Climate-Based Simulations The intention of redirecting light unto the stage from different directions throughout the day is evident through the UDI result. The annual hourly illuminance data shows a contrast between the lighting condition at the stage and the entrance. The range of illuminance at the stage is around 500-1000 and the range of illuminance at the entrance is around 30400. Illuminance at the entrance is controlled via the gap of the long narrow skylight above, and we have kept it as thin as possible (150mm) to provide just enough daylighting for the back half of the church, without being brighter than the redirected light and causing the redirected light effect to disappear.

Average Daylight Availability - 100% Average UDIe - 0.17381% 100% Daylit 0% Overlit

Occupancy Schedule (9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm)

How can we enhance the learning experience for riders to practice safe riding techniques?

JLD Cycling 7.1.2.1

For the first station, the group wanted to test if the tight placement of the cones encourages users to dismount and push their PMDs.

Safe Riding Programme

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e 3 stations in total for the public to try out e circuit, in the order of crowded bus stop,

Capstone Inter-disciplinary Project : Smart Education Technology 14.0m

Zebra Crossing

Blindspot Wall Slider

Crowded Bus Stop

In collaboration with Land Transport Authority (LTA), 7.1.2.2 Zebra Crossing Singapore Screen for projection of speed

Speed Camera

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Audio feedback from smart cones was used to enable them to be more aware of their surroundings while navigating through crowded areas. Participants have Mentor: Software used: or dismount and to slow down and walk their bicycles Kenneth Tracy, Kwan Wei Lek Rhinoceros push without ‘hurting’ any pedestrians.

Teammates: Exposed to:cones, accelerometers If there was disturbance to the Alvin Tan, Enyao,would Dionne Teo Arduino detect it and provide audio warnings such as Toh Ling Shuang,"look Chiang Yancareful." (see Figure. 7.6) out"Yan or "be

In the next station, the aim was to find out if the Bus Stop Cones provision of the cyclists’ or PMD riders’ travelling speed would increase their 1.5mawareness to cross the zebra crossing at the average walking speed of Figure 7.3 - SRP layout at the LTA Event approximately 3km/h to 5km/h. The speed camera This project aims to educate There has been an interest was used in this station to capture participants’ participants with the relevant in designing speed and integrating would also be placedthe around crossing the circuit projecting their while crossing ble knowledge and skillszebra of safe riding andtechnology into the circuit for a users onspeed the set actions(see to take each on of athrough screen. Figureat7.8) practices the integration more sustainable and engaging hown in Fig 7.4). ve of technology into the Safe learning experience for Participants had to (SRP) slow down and cross slowly. If the nd Riding Programme circuit. the participants. user was travelling at a speed more than 5 km/h, an angry emoji would be displayed (shown in Figure 7.9). ers s S-Course

During the collaboration with team mates with a engineering and programming background, I familiarised myself with the basics of Arduino, as well as understanding the potential of IoT with regards to sensor input in the education of participants.

Figure 7.6 - Smart Cones

Figure 7.4 - Signages at the Circuit

Figure 7.8 - Participant at the Zebra Crossing Station Figure 7.5 - SRP Banner

Figure 7.7 - Participant at the Crowded Bus Stop Station

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t the participants all the participants hrough the circuit, the debrief point or would then list ed from the circuit . He proceeded to gulations, with the cipants filled in a received a goodie

bility Bill

footpaths. In this bill, regulations on speed, size and weight limits of PMDs, type of devices as well as rider etiquette are stated. These rules will change the way we use and share our spaces for a more progressive transport landscape.

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Bill that was recently introduced trike a balance between the needs clists and PMD users on shared

pants struggled in another and faced ons such as the und the blind spot. cuit first-hand and riding within the l situations, due to ake is made, it will p in the circuit will us stations to stop

Figure 3.5 - Stations at the SRP Circuit

Pedestrians Instructors

26 February 2017, at the Padang. A sketball court, was installed under r.Blindspot Cones and easels were used to w down to check and the circuit path. Facilitators our blind spot efore turning to provide briefings before and e (shown in Figure 1.2). The group ew to assess the programme and an be further improved, which will pter 3.2.1.

t the participants all the participants hrough the circuit, the debrief point or would then list ed from the circuit . He proceeded to gulations, with the cipants filled in a received a goodie

Road Safety Community Park

The Road Safety Community Park (RSCP), situated in East Coast Park, was opened in 1981 by the Road Safety Council. Since then, the park has undergone multiple renovations, with the most recent one done 6 years ago. Hence, the park is considered to be in need of an update. The park is open 24/7 and is home to many life-sized landmark buildings, such as the bus stop, petrol station and police station (Figure 1.4, Figure 1.5 and Figure 1.6).

Figure 3.6 - Debrief session after the SRP

pants struggled in another and faced ons such as the und the blind spot. cuit first-hand and riding within the l situations, due to ake is made, it will p in the circuit will us stations to stop

h date for the SRP is in the later point of this writing, LTA has the ners who will be tasked to conduct

Figure 3.5 - Stations at the SRP Circuit

Figure 1.2 - Safe Rdiing Programme held at Car Free Sunday

The current circuit required manpower to supervise the participants by providing feedback.

Figure 1.3 - Activity Card for Participants at the RSCP

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Bill that was recently introduced trike a balance between the needs clists and PMD users on shared Figure 3.6 - Debrief session after the SRP

Road Safety Community Park

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The park is open 24/7 and is home to many life-sized landmark buildings, such as the bus stop, petrol 12 station and police station (Figure 1.4, Figure 1.5 and Figure 1.6).

It will be conducted on a circuit that will take 90 minutes to complete to facilitate a "hands on approach" to enhance learning. The layout of the circuit is shown in Figure 1.1.

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Active Mobility Bill

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The Active Mobility Bill that was recently introduced by the LTA aims to strike a balance between the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and PMD users on shared

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Zebra Crossing

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Slow down, look out for traffic and cross at walking speed 5.2.3

App

LASSROOM 15* TO TEST OUT OUR CIRCUIT!

could download an app to teach their children. on personal mobile devices through bluetooth station.

RAMME

Blindspot Wall

For the last station, the group wanted to test if the setFootpath/ up encourages Blindspot cyclists/PMD riders to stop and check Cycling Path Red light strip signalsturning. stop. Demo video of checking the their blind spot before

Station Designs

the correct ideas asCLASSROOM to how the selected technology couldOURUse LOVE RIDING ON BICYCLES/SCOOTERS? VISIT US AT The COHORT 15* TO TEST OUT CIRCUIT! blindspot would be played that instructs the user to

be implemented into each station were generated presspath the green button. There would then be a change A motion sensor detect when a participant through the use of a Morphological Chart (Figure 5.11). to green lightwould and sound feedback to signal go (Figure apThe various options were then eliminated based onproached the her aspect technology could address 5.13)and an object, simulating a person around sequence of intuitiveness, cost and updatability. These epicting road scenarios such as: the corner would protrude out from wall. would ensure the design is user-friendly, sufficiently Straight Line @ ROAD SAFETY COMMUNITY PARK low-cost and updatable for ease of response the future e Obstacles Cycling at low speeds changes of rules and practices. e pedestrians with pop-up motion or similar to If they checked, they would make a turn with a wider A portable educational circuit that teaches safe riding skills and behaviours through the people. integration of technology and user-centred design arc and if they did not, they will bump into a popThe designs for each station are further developed E ROAD SAFETY COMMUNITY PARK out signage. This was used to replicate the effects of from these selected ideas.

SAFE RIDING PROGRAMME

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For the long term sustainability of the SRP, we PROBLEM STATEMENT propose for the SRP circuit to be integrated into aims the Road Safety CommunityOur Parkproject (RSCP) as it isto an enhance the Safe Riding Programme (SRP)that Circuit educational facility for students and families is through the integration of technology dedicated to all aspects of road safety. which allows for a reduction in manpower, introduction of heuristic learning methods and a better depiction of the road scene.

by LTA, which is a 90-minute programme which integrates theory and practical elements and aims Learning Stations: to educate cyclists and personal mobility devices (PMD) riders safe riding habits and practices in a fun and engaging way. Zebra Crossing

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propose for the SRP circuit to be integrated into the Road Safety Community Park (RSCP) as it is an educational facility for students and families that is dedicated to all aspects of road safety.

The stations have been designed as skills or scenariobased, allowing for participants to practise device based, allowing for participants to practise device handling and learn the correct behaviours before Kiosk in the shape of a zebra the plays the correct sequence of actions in a demo video. The camera will handling and learn the correct behaviours before INTRODUCING TECHNOLOGY & 8 applying what they have learntA’at the various stations, video record the user crossing the road and allow a HAPTIC FEEDBACK ZEBRA CROSSING parallel comparison the next zebra kiosk (Figure 5.12) applying what they have learnt at the various stations, which simulates scenarios which riders would 2 ZEBRA CROSSING which simulates scenarios which riders would encounter on public paths. This can be seen in Section encounter on public paths. This can be seen in Section A-A’ (Figure 8.5). 5 2 A-A’ (Figure 8.5).

INTRODUCING TECHNOLOGY & HAPTIC FEEDBACK SITE PLAN

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8.1.2into someone. Stations and Surveillance SAFE RIDING PROGRAMME ROAD SAFETY knocking COMMUNITY PARK (see Figure 7.11) Figure - Safe Riding Circuit of the SRP, we The Safe Riding Programme (SRP) is a new1.1 initiative For theProgramme long term sustainability

Figure 5.9 - Cost - against - Time graph

SPEED CAMERA

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SCP

ZEBRA

Learn how to cross safely at this station!CROSSING Riders are reminded to slow down as we indicate their travelling speed using speed camera technology. Our prototype utilises the Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Camera and software run by Python and OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision).

BUS STOP

Passersby and parents of young participants can B’ B tegrate the flow also rest and observe 4the activities happening in 6 BLINDSPOT WALL ncing the3circuit 1 the circuit at strategically located spots. This would 3 BLINDSPOT WALL RSCP. The larger help to ensure the safety of the participants as they nd of the circuit maneuver through the various stations. This can be Cameras 7 etry the circuit speed at which users are travelling seen and in Section B-B’ (Figure 8.6). Bus Stop ng feedback when they exceed the speed limit assing through. Signage to encourage the user to slow down, dismount and push. The user has to move through interspersed t the concepts would be further developed, used as that briefing cushioned obstacle which gives feedback such as "hey, Based on the results from these methods of evaluation, B’

BLINDSPOT WALL

Learn how to cross safely at this station! Riders are reminded to slow down as we indicate their travelling speed using speed camera technology. Our prototype utilises the Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Camera and software run by Python and OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision).

SHARED PATH

CONFLICT POINT

SLIDER DUMMY

NARROW PLANK

SLIDER DUMMY

S-COURSE

Figure 5.12 - Zebra Crossing Learning Station

Figure 5.10 - Pugh Chart

CONFLICT POINT

Be a safe rider and learn how to navigate pass a blindspot! This station is fitted with a prototype to simulate an appearing pedestrian. The Arduino setup slides the obstacle onto the path START as riders activate the pressure sensors on the ground. POINT

re first evaluated through a cost-against-time BUS STOP o determine the 5howSMART achievable the concept CONES sed on the time and budget given to the group. er rank these ideas, a Pugh chart was made use criteria based on the needs of LTA and the users.

uit to other parts SRP circuit more e to participate hen PMD users PERSPECTIVES integrated into ealistic scenario. to children of cles and seating

st and observe ts in the circuit

Figure 5.11 - Morphological Chart

we narrowed down incorporating sensors, video review, speed cameras and moving obstacles into SRP.

Be a safe rider and learn how to navigate pass a blindspot! This station is fitted with a prototype to simulate an appearing pedestrian. The Arduino setup slides the obstacle onto the path as riders activate the pressure sensors on the ground.

BUS STOP SMART CONES

Figure 5.14 - Bus Stop Learning Station

KEY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 27

RESTING Figure 8.1 - Site PlanSPOTS & SURVEILLANCE

Site Plan

Passerbys and parents of young participants can rest and observe the activity at the circuit at strategically located spots in the circuit - ensuring the safety of the participants.

SECTION

Smart Cones + Blindspot Wall

Learn to dismount and push though crowded bus stops! Should riders collide with these obstacles that simulate pedestrians, the Arduino setup consisting of accelerometers and speakers would give riders immediate audio feedback.

PERSPECTIVES A - A’ RESTING SPOTS & SURVEILLANCE

Figure 7.11 - Blindspot Wall with Slider Dummy

B - B’ ARIO SEQUENCE

an Chuen Alvin (ISTD)

Figure 5.13 - Blindspot Wall Learning Station

be careful when knocked into (Figure 5.14)

Learn to dismount and push though crowded bus& stops! Should LEARNING SCENARIO SEQUENCE riders collide with these obstacles that simulate pedestrians, the Stations have designed Arduino setup consisting of accelerometers and been speakers wouldas Skills or Scenario-based, allowing for participants to practice device handling and learn the correct give riders immediate audio feedback. behaviours before application at stations simulating scenarios riders will encounter on public paths.

A - A’ SURVEILLANCE

Passersby and parents of young participants can also rest and observe the activities happening in the circuit at strategically located spots. This would Figure 7.10 - Blindspot Station help to ensure the safety of the participants as they maneuver through the various stations. This can be seen in Section B-B’ (Figure 8.6).

B - B’ LEARNING & SCENARIO SEQUENCE

*Cohort Classroom 15 is located at Building 2, Level 6. Refer to the map for directions from this booth.

Capstone Project 28 (Safe Riding Programme @ Road Safety Community Park) by Chek Hong Yao Gabriel, Chiang Yan Yan, Teo Yu En Dionne, Toh Ling Shuang (ASD), Tan En Yao (EPD) & Tan Kuan Chuen Alvin (ISTD)

Section

*Cohort Classroom 15 is located at Building 2, Level 6. Refer to the map for directions from this booth.

Figure 8.5 - Learning & Scenario Sequence

Figure 8.5 - Learning & Scenario

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7.37.3 Analysis Analysis of Event of Event 7.3.17.3.1 Observations Observations 7.2 Documentation of Event Participants Participants (Kids) (Kids) There were several photos takenthe of the the SRP event showing TheThe kidskids were were not not ableable to complete to complete SRP circuit circuit on on the participation of the public, of which the majority their their own own for the for the first first time. time. An instructor An instructor is required is required 7.2 Documentation of Event were children. to guide to guide the the kidskids on their on their firstfirst round. round. However However theythey

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Figure 7.12 - Child participant tackling the S-Course Smart Smart cones cones TheThe event event waswas heldheld in ain semi-outdoor a semi-outdoor area, area, andand the the cones cones keptkept toppling toppling overover duedue to the to the wind. wind. As such, As such, someone someone hadhad to hold to hold the the cones cones constantly constantly to prevent to prevent Figure 7.13 - Dismounting PMDs at the Bus Stop Station it from it from hitting hitting the the participants. participants. OneOne improvement improvement the the group could could do is dotoismake to make a heavier a heavier base base for the for the cone cone TheThe emoticons emoticons used used in the in the zebra zebra crossing crossing station station were were group so that is itismore it more wind-resistant. wind-resistant. popular popular among among the the kids; kids; TheyThey would would try to trybypass to bypass the the so that zebra zebra crossing crossing at different at different speed speed on purpose on purpose to see to see Slider Slider dummy dummy the the different different emojis. emojis. TheThe infrared infrared sensor sensor waswas frequently frequently triggered triggered by by interferences interferences in the in the outdoor outdoor conditions. conditions. To achieve To achieve Participants Participants (Adults) (Adults) correct correct timing timing of the of the sliding sliding motion, motion, the the group group DueDue to the to the nature nature of the of the graphics, graphics, adults adults were were hesitant hesitant the the hadhad to press to press a button a button to activate to activate the the slider slider as aas rider a rider to partake to partake in the in the circuit circuit since since the the circuit circuit did did looklook waswas nearing nearing the the blindspot blindspot turning. turning. OneOne improvement improvement likelike it was it was children-specific. children-specific. However, However, theythey were were stillstill would would be to beuse to use a different a different mechanism mechanism thatthat will will interested interested in what in what the the circuit circuit hadhad to offer. to offer. Thus, Thus, Figure 7.12 - Child participant tackling the S-Course Figure 7.13 - Dismounting PMDs at the Bus Stop Station Figure 7.14 - Parents and Children in at the Crossing experience experience less less interference interference sensing inZebra sensing of motion. ofStation motion. there there is potential is potential in getting in getting adults adults to try to the try the circuit, circuit,

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Questionnaire Questionnaire We have We have a total a total of 20 ofsurvey 20 survey responses responses from from the the event. event. 10 were 10 were from from kidskids (7-11(7-11 years years old),old), 7 were 7 were from from adults(37-54 adults(37-54 years years old)old) andand 3 were 3 were considered considered outliers outliers as their as their ageage were were not not indicated indicated on the on the questionnaire questionnaire form. form. To further To further clean clean the the data, data, questions questions thatthat were were unanswered unanswered were were given given the the neutral neutral score score of 3of (1 3- (1 smallest smallest extent, extent, 5 - largest 5 - largest extent). extent).

Manpower Manpower Figure 7.13 - Dismounting PMDs at the Bus Stop Station Figure 7.15 - Stop and check at the Blindspot Station. During During the the event, event, facilitators facilitators were were required required at parts at parts of the of the circuit circuit to ensure to ensure thatthat the the mechanism mechanism slides slides out out during during the the blindspot blindspot station station andand to make to make suresure thatthat the the participants participants navigated navigated through through the the circuit circuit correctly. correctly. As such, As such, the the SRPSRP circuit circuit the the group group designed designed is somewhat is somewhat stillstill reliant reliant on manpower, on manpower, which which could could be reduced be reduced if weif made we made our our circuit circuit even even more more useruserfriendly. friendly.

Figure 7.14 - Parents and Children at the Zebra Crossing Station

Figure 7.15 - Stop and check at the Blindspot Station. Figure 7.16 - Super engaged participants

Figure 7.14 - Parents and Children at the Zebra Crossing Station Figure 7.16 - Super engaged participants

Figure 7.15 - Stop and check at the Blindspot Station. Figure 7.17 - Participant eager to begin riding

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Figure 7.17 - Participant eager to begin riding

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Figure 7.17 - Participant eager to begin riding

push without ‘hurting’ any pedestrians. Improvements made to the circuit include an

user was travelling at a speed more than 5 km/h, an (shown in Figure 7.9).

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acclerometer to detect any collision onto the ‘obstacle’, plays a warning sound when activated 8.2.3 Slider Dummy

Speed Camera

Different stakeholders were considered during this Changes to the design after field testing include a stage prototyping of the speed camera; The LTA bigger motor so that the sliding motion is 8.2.2 ofSpeed Camera 8.2.3 stepper Slider Dummy 8.21sensor - Attaching cable to circuit Industry Mentors and SRP Instructor. faster, and the use ofFigure a pressure instead ofextension an 48 The main focus is to make the user interface and setup during as easythis as infrared as shown below. Different stakeholders were considered Changessensor to the design after field testing include a possible for them to use. stage of prototyping of the speed camera; The LTA bigger stepper motor so that the sliding motion is Industry Mentors and SRP Instructor. The main focus faster, and the use of a pressure sensor instead of an is to make the user interface and setup as easy as infrared sensor as shown below. User Interface possible for them to use. Figure 8.11 Plugging in power connector Figure 8.12 - Plugging in connectors In order to use the speed camera, the user has to first, enter the Camera-to-road distance on the user Figure 8.19 - Connecting cable for power interface shown on Figure 8.15. User Interface In order to use the speed camera, the user has to first, enter the Camera-to-road distance on the user Figure 8.19 - Connecting cable for power interface shown on Figure 8.15.

the Infrared Sensor

Figure 8.22 - Attaching extension cables to sensor

Figure 8.20 - Connecting cables for power

Figure 7.7 - Participant at the Crowded Bus Stop Station

Figure 8.15 - User Interface for Camera-to-road Distance Input

Next, aFigure window of the speed camera field of view 8.15 - User Interface for Camera-to-road Distance Inputwill pop up shown on Figure 8.16. The user defines the area

Figure 7.9 - Emoji Display with Speed

Figure 8.17 - Technical Components of Slider Dummy

that he wishes to monitor in by using the mouse (drag connectors shown

and press ‘C’ to continue). Next,pull, a window of the speed camera field of view will Figure 8.13 - Warpping foam sheet over mainframe He process toThe redefine the area.the area popcan up repeat shown this on Figure 8.16. user defines that he wishes to monitor by using the mouse (drag and pull, press ‘C’ to continue). He can repeat this process to redefine the area.

he circuit and then and 8.22. Take note o points 13 and 14 .s ck for response by hown in Figure 8.23.

Figure 8.16 - Selecting the monitoring area

The window will then be updated with 2 green border Figure 8.16 - Selecting the monitoring area lines to indicate the area that Speed Camera has started monitoring, shown on Figure 8.16. If thewindow user wishes to terminate the monitoring, he has The will then be updated with 2 green border to press ‘Q’ to quit. lines to indicate the area that Speed Camera has started monitoring, shown on Figure 8.16. If the user wishes to terminate the monitoring, he has to press ‘Q’ to quit.

Figure 8.18 - Pressure Sensor replacing the Infrared Sensor

Figure 8.18 - Pressure Sensor replacing the Infrared Sensor User Interface 1. Connect power to the two connectors shown in Figure 8.19 and 8.20. 2. Attach extension cable to the circuit and then User Interface to shown in to Figure 8.21connectors and 8.22. Take notein 1. the sensor Connect power the two shown the two8.19 pins have to be placed on to points 13 and 14 Figure and 8.20. on on 14, black onto13.the circuit and then 2. the board, Attachred extension cable 3. Turn on the power and check for response by to the sensor shown in Figure 8.21 and 8.22. Take note applying pressure onbe the sensor in Figure the two pins have to placed onshown to points 13 and8.23. 14 on the board, red on 14, black on 13. 3. Turn on the power and check for response by applying pressure on the sensor shown in Figure 8.23.

Figure 8.21 - Attaching extension cable to circuit

Figure 8.22 - Attaching extension cables to sensor

Figure 8.21 - Attaching extension cable to circuit

Figure 8.22 - Attaching extension cables to sensor

Figure 8.14 - Testing for the response

Figure 8.23 - Testing Prototype for response

Slider Dummy

Figure 8.23 - Testing Prototype for response

pressure sensor strip to detect any oncoming rider to slide the ‘obstacle’ from a blindspot Figure 8.23 - Testing Prototype for response

How can we create a unique seating experience by redefining the meaning of a chair?

Cable Chair Chair Design Architectural Structure and Enclosure Design

The design aims to create a unique spatial experience as one sits in an installation-like structure by redefi ning the meaning of a chair through deconstruction of its components.

Mentor: Sam Conrad Joyce

Software used: Rhinoceros Karamba

Teammates: Caroline, Cheryl Lim, Ng Qi Boon

The concept of our design is to create a chair that can be placed in public spaces, which not only does it serve as a chair, but an installation too. The chair is made of a transparent plastic seat, a network of pretension cables, and steel frame.

The pretension cables are connected to both the seat and the frame and act to provide compression and tension forces. Force on each cable is analysed and used in our favour to create a balanced seat that can hold a load.

Analysis Analysis Analysis Utilisation

Utilisation

The seat frame beam has points where there's excessive tensile forces (in green) which is possibly due to many pretension cables attached. In our analysis, we observed that most of the cables had more compressive forces than the others. (red & yellow represent Forces on the cables are relatively low and well-distributed which does compressive forces). not damage the structure. Some of the cables does not take much forces but is left for aesthetic purpose. However, cables attached to the four corners of the seat had tensile forces, in two cables and two corners of the seat frame.

In our analysis, we observed that most of the cables had more The seat frame beam has points where there's excessive tensile forces compressive forces than the others. (red & yellow represent(in green) which is possibly due to many pretension cables attached. compressive forces). Forces on the cables are relatively low and well-distributed which does However, cables attached to the four corners of the seat had nottensile damage the structure. Some of the cables does not take much forces, in two cables and two corners of the seat frame. forces but is left for aesthetic purpose.

Utilization display to determine tension and compression

Bending Moments

The seat frame beam has points where there's excessive tensile forces (in green) which is possibly due to many pretension cables attached.

Bending moment on the frame is pushing from multiple axis. The most signiﬁcant bending moment would be along the x-direction, where the vertical elements of the outer frame is suspectible to lateral forces which might cause it to bend sideways and topple.

Forces on the cables are relatively low and well-distributed which does not damage the structure. Some of the cables does not take much forces but is left for aesthetic purpose.

Utilization display to determine tension and compression

Bending moments in the y-direction represents the horizontal deformation which has a larger effect on two opposite corners of the Bending Moments frame. A diagonal element across the two corners could be required Utilization display to determine tension and compression to counter the bending moment. We also noticed how the bending Bending moment on the frame is pushing from multiple axis. The most moments significant bending moment would be along the x-direction, where are buckling inwards - this is due to the pretension cables. the vertical elements of the outer frame is suspectible to lateral forces That being said, the overall bending moments are relatively low, with a which might cause it to bend sideways and topple. low displacement value of 0.003968. Bending moments in the y-direction represents the horizontal Bending Moments deformation which has a larger effect on two opposite corners of the Bending moment on the frame is pushing from multiple axis. The Amost frame. diagonal element across the two corners could be required significant bending moment would be along the x-direction,towhere counter the bending moment. We also noticed how the bending the vertical elements of the outer frame is suspectible to lateral forcesare buckling inwards - this is due to the pretension cables. moments which might cause it to bend sideways and topple. That being said, the overall bending moments are relatively low, with a Bending moments in the y-direction represents the horizontal low displacement value of 0.003968. deformation which has a larger effect on two opposite corners of the frame. A diagonal element across the two corners could be required to counter the bending moment. We also noticed how the bending moments are buckling inwards - this is due to the pretension cables.

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Design Features

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Case Studies A. Frame and cables installation

Similar Designs

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because of the hirearchy of structure. The outer frames are used as the support.

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d act to provide compression an d o create a balanced seat that can A. Frame and cables installation B. Seat suspended by cables

Learning points Learning points

1. Chair design in actuality, does not need a lot of cables to hold it up. Balancing the forces with the cables is key.

B. Seat suspended by cables

1. Chair design in actuality, does not need a lot of cables to hold it up. Balancing the forces with the cables is key.

The load (chair seat) must be distributed throughout 2. The load (chair seat) must be distributed throughout the cables for a more eﬃcient structure. structure. 3. 3. Cables tied to the seats the must have pretension Cables tied to the seats must have pretension to maintain overall shape. However itto cannot be too tight, or it might snapped a load or is applied. cannot be when too tight, it might snapped when a

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Precedent Studies Learning points

1. Chair design in actuality, does not need a lot of cables to hold it up. Balancing the forces with the cables is key.

2. The load (chair seat) must be distributed throughout the cables for a more eﬃcient structure. 3. Cables tied to the seats must have pretension to maintain the overall shape. However it cannot be too tight, or it might snapped when a load is applied.

Analysis

Design Development Design Development Cable Utilisation

Cable Utilisation

Original Design

Analysis

Updated Design

Utilisation In our analysis, we observed that most of the cables had more compressive forces than the others. (red & yellow represent compressive forces).

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However, cables attached to the four corners of the seat had tensile forces, in two cables and two corners of the seat frame.

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es on the cables are relatively low and well-distributed which does Utilisation of cables for our original design was minimal, Utilisation thus we decided of cables to for our original design was minimal, thus we decided to damage the structure.remove Some cablesanddoes not take much cables of that the were redundant do not help withremove the aesethic cables design. that were redundant and do not help with the aesethic design. We removed cables with minimal utilsation represented by Wethe removed white cables. cables with minimal utilsation represented by the white cables. es but is left for aesthetic purpose.

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Original Design

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Loading Analysis The three types of load considered for our model were: 1) Gravity 2) Pretension in the cables 3) Mesh loads from the seat to simulate a person sitting on the chair.

Analysis

Reaction forces With regards to the reaction forces at the supports, there are upward forces that represent the tendency for the structure to lift from the ground. The upwards reaction force also implies that the load force is successfully

As a person sits on the seat (a load is applied), the forces is transferred to the cables supporting the seat, to the frame and to the ground. Some cables, as observed from the utilization section will hold more load than others.

Bending Moment in x and y-direction (L-R): Bending moments in x and y-direction.

Displacement value = 0.003968

(L-R): Bending moments in transferred x and y-direction. to ground.

When the forces are applied, the frame is in compression to hold the structure together.

Loading Analysis The three types of load considered for our model were: 1) Gravity 2) Pretension in the cables 3) Mesh loads from the seat to simulate a person sitting on the chair.

6Reaction forces

Bending Moments

With regards to the reaction forces at the supports, there are upward forces that represent the tendency for the structure to lift from the ground. The upwards reaction force also implies that the load force is successfully transferred to ground.

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Reaction forces Forces at the corners (with the green arrow) will add up to be 2KN, which is the mesh load.

Notes: Mesh load on seat is 2N which is represented by 0.25N on each corner, but in Karamba, equal load is determined on each point of the mesh.

Pretension cable

Mesh load Although Karamba showns ﬁgures of the forces acting on the four corners of the seat, in actuality the load is uniformly distributed in the model.

Mesh load (0.25N on each corner)

Notes: Mesh load on seat is 2N which is represented by 0.25N on each corner, but in Karamba, equal load is determined on each point of the mesh.

Pretension cables

Loading Analysis

Reaction forces Forces at the corners (with the green arrow) will add up to be 2KN, which is the mesh load.

Reaction forces

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each corner, but in

7 Reaction forces Forces at the corners (with the green arrow) will add up to be 2KN, which is the mesh load.

7 Mesh load Although Karamba showns ﬁgures of the forces acting on the four corners of the seat, in actuality the load is uniformly distributed in the model.

How can we design a pavilion using particle system modelling?

Inversion Pavilion Design using particle system modelling

Mentor: Sawako Kaijma

Design Design and Fabrication

Teammates: Caroline, Cheryl Lim, Ng Qi Boon

The design aims to create a unique spatial experience under a pavilion designed using spring particle theory.

With an input trigonomic equation, a surface is generated and forms a geometry in Rhino to be fabricated.

The concept of our design is inspired by the sinsodial surface of waves juxtaposed against the flat roof.

The structure is made by connecting triangular panel pieces to their corresponding node.

Software used: Rhinoceros Grasshopper

I was invovled in generating the code logic in this project and finetuned the code to allow for a better workflow in the assembly of the structure.

C O NC E PT

Varying Horizontal Density

INVERSION •

Different spacing between horizontal waves to • Different spacing between horinontal to create a dynamic appearance create awiresdynamic experience VARYING HORIZONTAL DENSITY

Computed surface via particle system modelling is used as bottom surface instead of the top.

Dual Grid

Upper flat grid and lower sinusodial DUAL GRID • Upper flat grid and lower sinusodial grid grid for a unqiue visual appeal for a unique visual appeal

TRIANGULATION

Inversion

Computed surface via particle system modelling is used as Dof E SI N bottom surface instead theGtop

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Triangulation

Diagonal lines on lower grid for fabrication purposes

CO M PU TATI O N

O VERVIEW

G RA S S H O P PE R CO M P O NE N T S

RHINO OUTPUT

ARC H I TEC TUR E AND S US TAI NA BLE D ESI G N PILL A R I NTRO T O DES IG N CO MPUTATION / DE SI G N AS SIG N MEN T 2 ( G RO UP B2) ME MBER S: G AB RI EL CH EK, CH ER YL L IM, NG QI B OON , CA ROL INE, H U Y UXI N

Grasshopper Components ARC H I TEC TUR E AND S US TAI NA BLE D ESI G N PILL A R I NTRO T O DES IG N CO MPUTATION / DE SI G N AS SIG N MEN T 2 ( G RO UP B2 ) ME MBER S: G AB RI EL CH EK, CH ER YL L IM, NG Q I B OON , CA RO L INE, H U Y UXI N

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Forming grid based on input, number of points in x-direction, rx and number of points in y-direction, ry Initial geometry Ensuring overall length and width to fit area requirements

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N CO M PU TATI D EOSI N G N CO M PU TATI O N Inputs

Length of vertical rods will be modified for those that are inside and around the general pathway. Pathway is fixed in relation to the site, to connect all four entrances from the site inside the pavilion. 4 by accessing .fix property of nodes Fixing the nodes at the points along the pathway curve

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C) FIXING NODES

D) VARYING DX

• Changing horizontal spacing between ased on input, number of points in x-direction, • Forming rx and number grid based of points on input, in y-direction, number of ry points in x-direction, rx varied and number of points in y-direction, • function Length of vertical rods will be modified for those that are•inside Length and around of vertical the rods general will pathway. be modified for those that are inside and around points the general pathway. • Z-coordinates of points are to create sinusoidal surface viaryinput • site, X-coordinate of four points created from depends on inside sinusodial function for dx y • Initial geometry • Pathway is fixed in relation to the site, to connect all four •entrances Pathway from is the fixed site in inside relationthe to pavilion. the to connect all entrances the site the pavilion. • Grid of points created in loop ll length and width to fit area requirements• Ensuring overall length and width to fit area requirements • Fixing the nodes at the points along the pathway curve by • accessing Fixing the .fixnodes property at the of nodes points along the pathway curve by accessing .fix property of nodes

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Z-coordinate function

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Code Output Schematic

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Not straight and not buildable!

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dx = 10 * (Math.Sin(0.5 * i));

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Model Photos

What makes people comfortable sitting on public staircases? Is it about design? Or the surrounding environment & culture?

Social Steps Social Culture and Architecture Case Study Analysis & Paper

Mentor: Chong Keng Hua

Tampines 1, Singapore Wisma Atria, Singapore Star Vista, Singapore

Teammates: Hyosoo Lee, Rebecca Ong

Note: The full paper is available on Issuu, here. Observation, fieldwork, interviews, mapping and photographs

SOCIAL STEPS

Staircases today have evolved to Famous examples include the This phenomenon will be analyzed function beyond providing interSpanish Steps in Rome which using various fieldwork techniques level circulation. Several staircases is renowned globally as a public including interviews, route have been envisioned and thus space, while the Times Square mapping and photographs. designed to stand alone as social in the United States of America architecture, while some have Atria, is famous for facilitating public In theSingapore final analysis, we conclude Wisma Tampines 1 and Star Vista, almost naturally transformed into social interaction when it has been that the design of the stair such spaces despite no obvious specifically designed to function dimension, urban furniture and architectural, historical or cultural as seats by its visitors to watch context plays a big role in making reasons or incentives. shows. one feel comfortable taking a respite.

Public Staircases as a Social Architecture Typology

[Methodology] ‘Case Studies’

Precedent Studies

[Methodology] Along with several

Figure 2. Spanish Steps, Rome Spanish Steps, Alkistis Rome (Lola) Avgeris) (Photo Credit:

which are lined with various food shops.

Figure 2. Spanish Steps, Rome (Photo Credit: Alkistis (Lola) Avgeris)

Dimensions and Design

As mentioned earlier, we will be studying the two staircases simultaneously. On the left, the triangular staircase features widths from a wider 6m entrance to a narrower 3.5m entrance. On the right, there is a more regular 6.6m wide staircase. Both staircases have 27 steps Ticket Booth, York25cm with a middle TKTS landing, eachNew with Figure 3. TKTS Ticket Booth, New York tread and 16cm rise, the smallest of the (Photo Credit: Paúl Rivera/ArchPhoto) three case studies. The steps are tiled Figure 3. TKTS Ticket Booth, New York [Star Vista] with white tiles and are below handrails (Photo Credit: Paúl Rivera/ArchPhoto) Buona Vista, that flank the Singapore staircase in intervals along the horizontal direction. Site Context Likewise, the context in which the steps of Fieldwork Star Vista exists is important in providing essentialobservational details to provestudies our conclusion Covert were of the relevant aspects defining the conducted throughout a Sunday (23 socialfrom landscape with1630 respect July) the time hrs to to such 2030an architecture typology. It will also show hrs. The specific timing and duration if these details key determinants was chosen for itsare greatest change in influencing the success of the steps. site conditions to evaluate the particular

success of this set of steps better. Located next to the Buona Vista MRT station, Singapore, the 5-storey building 8 is home to the iconic Star Auditorium as Temporal Events and Activities well as multiple floors of F&B and retail. The building is also noted to be naturally

Fieldwork

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5 Figure 38 - Floor Plan

[Tampines 1] Tampines, Singapore Site Context Located next to the Tampines MRT station, Singapore, the 5-storey building has multiple floors of F&B and retail. The staircase studied is split into two parts, with the outdoor high fashion retail and F&B shops dividing in, (shown in the Figure ).

Figure 20 - Floor Plan

The area is sheltered with the high ceiling from the overhanging floor above. The staircase connects two different pavement levels, one along the walkway between Tampines 1 and Tampines MRT and the other - on the lower basement level - beside the entrance to the mall

Figure 21 - Right Staircase Section

Plan, Section, Activity along steps

Context of Tampines 1 Staircase

Figure 22. Site Context

Tampines 1 23 July 2017 (Sun)

Activity vs Time-of-the-day, (duration radius)

(23 July 2017) Tampines 1

Activity

Radius = Duration Duration of stay

Activity

(radius)

Talking

Eating

Phone

Resting

4.30pm to 5.30pm

5.30pm to 6.30pm

6.30pm to 7.30pm

7.30pm to 8.30pm

Timeof of Day Day Time

Tampines 1 23 July 2017 (Sun)

Activity vs Age Groups, (number of people radius)

Activity vs Age Groups (23 July 2017) Tampines 1

Activity

Radius = Number of

Activity

ople

Activity vs Time-of-the-day

Number of People people (radius)

Talking

Eating

Phone

Resting

Children (0-10yrs)

Teenagers (11-19 yrs)

Talking

Adults (20-55 yrs)

Eating

Elderly (55+ yrs)

Phone

Data collected via observation, generated with Excel and Grasshopper

Time of Day Age Group

Resting

Observations, Sitting Positions and Interactions. Note the position of sitting near handrails.

Purpose Step Dimension Steps Lights Shelter

Sitting Positions based on stair dimensions.

Wisma Atria

Star Vista

In-between 2 types Long & Small Colorful lighted Outdoor

Event Space Wide steps flanked by small steps Big Single color Semi-outdoor

Comparison between the three public staircases.

Tampines 1 Circulation Small steps with handrails Small Steps Spotlight from above Semi-outdoor

How can we explore the materiality of bamboo in the design of meditative spaces?

安 Bamboo in Formation Spaces for Meditation

The design explores a parametric system of arches, linearly arrayed to create private and public spaces for meditation.

The site chosen is located at 皮山坞水池, a reservoir located at Baizhang town in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Mentors: Felix Raspall, Felix Amtsberg

The form is generated from rhythms of input curves that are determined by the architecture’s programmatic spaces and data from its natural environment such as lighting conditions, wind direction, topography and tide.

Baizhang is known for their bamboo and bamboo craftsmanship. The local authorities are planning to develop parts of the town to attract tourists.

Teammate: Kenneth Tung Software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper

As the arches transform and interweave one another, new intermediate spaces are formed and the hierarchy between the main nave and side aisle dissolves.

Inspired by Gothic Architecture (above) Sections of Chartes Cathedral, Church Without Religion and the project.

Parametric System Parametric System Main Arch Center Center Arch Center Arch Arch Parametric System H2

Distance Distance Distance

H2 H2

dC dC

dB dA dAdC dB dB dC dC

h2 h2

h1 h1

dC dC

dA dA dA dA dA dA

SectionSection Section Along Along Along Array Array Array

Height Height Height

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H1 Width of Main Arch = 2 x dC DistanceDistance of Distance Side Arches ofofSide Side from Arches Arches Origin from from =Origin dA Origin= =dA dA Width of Side Arch = 2 x (dB - dC) O O

Section Section

Section Distance between Side Arches and origin Along = dA Along

Program Organisation

Along Array Array Array

Height of Main Arch = h2= h2 Height of Main Arch B Height Main = h2 Height of Side Arch = Arch h1= h1 Height of of Side Arch Mountain Peak Height of Side Arch = h1

dB dB dB

dC dC dC

Distance Parameters Distance Parameters Distance Parameters

Height (h2) (h2) Height

A Water Pavilion

System matrix to identify key sections

Form finding from input 2D curves (Input Curves, Plan + Section, Final Form )

Indoor Garden

H2 H2 H2

Origin (O) (O)A A C C Origin C Origin (O) A

(dB) Width Width (dB)

SectionSection Section Along Along Along Array Array Array

Height of Height Side Arch ofofSide Side = h1 Arch Arch= =h1h1 Height ofHeight Main Arch = h2 Height of Side Arch = h1

dBdB

Translation from from Origin Translation Origin

Courtyard

H1 H1 H1 of Height Height Height Mainof Arch ofMain Main = h2 Arch Arch= =h2h2

Distance Distance Parameters Distance Parameters Parameters Distance Parameters

Side Arch Side Arch Side Arch

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CCB

Height Parameters Height Parameters

Side Arch Side Arch Side Arch

A(O) A CA Origin (O) Origin Origin (O) H1 H1

H2 H2 H2

h1 h1

H1 H1

Center Arch Height Parameters h2 h2

Height Parameters Height Parameters Height Parameters

Side Arch Side SideArch Arch Center Arch Center Arch

Side Arch Side SideArch Arch

h2 h2 Height Parameters

Side Arch

Height Height Height

Side Arch

Parametric Parametric Parametric System System System

Main Secondary Tertiary

B Mountain Peak

Width (dB)

Program Organisation Translation from Origin B Program Organisation Mountain Peak

Program Organisation F

H Program Organisation

Translation from Origin H1

Mountain Peak Program Organisation B Mountain Peak

B Program Organisation Mountain Peak

Width (dB)

Indoor Garden

B A Peak Mountain

Translation from Origin H1

C O

F F

Courtyard Indoor Garden

Main Secon Tertia

CSection

H A WaterH Pavilion

Tea House Tea House C - Tea House

A Water PavilionH

C A

Main Secondary Tertiary

A A Water Pavilion Water Pavilion

A C

Main Secondary Tertiary

A A Water Pavilion

Water Pavilion A Peak Peak B Section B - Mountain Peak Mountain Mountain A A Water Pavilion

Indoor Garden

F G

Water Pavilion

H F Mountain Peak

A Water Pavillion Pavillion Section Pavilion F BA - Water Water

Mountain Peak Program Organisation H

Translation from Origin

Height (dB) (h2) Width Width (dB)Width (dB)

Height (h2)Height (h2)

Translation from Origin

Indoor Garden

F Indoor Garden Courtyard

C Translation from Origin H2 H2 A

Height (h2) Height (h2)Height (h2)

Height (h2) Height (dB)(h2) Width (dB) Width (dB)Width

Translation from Origin

Main Secondary Tertiary Main Secondary Tertiary

G F

Main Secon Tertia

Indoor Garden Courtyard

G Indoor Garden

Courtyard

Large Pavilion

Courtyard

E Courtyard Large Pavilion

Sun Direction

Section G - Indoor Garden

Courtyard

E Large Pavilion

Sun Direction

Section F - Courtyard

E E

Farm

Outdoor Features Large Pavilion Large Pavilion & Landscape J

Section E- Large Pavilion

Outdoor Features & Landscape

Sun DirectionSun

Direction

Pie Farm

Sun Direction

Large Pavilion J

Farm

Sun Direction

Large Pavilion

Sun Direction

Large Pavilion

Section J - Outdoor Features and Landscape

Outdoor Features & Landscape

Pie

Pedestrian / Cyclist Land Transportation Water Transportation

Outdoor Features J Outdoor Features & Landscape

Farm

Pedestrian / Cyclist Land Transportation Water Transportation

Pie

& Landscape

Circulation

Outdoor Features & Landscape

Pedestrian / Cyclist Land Transportation Water Transportation

Circulation

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Outdoor Features & Landscape

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Circulation Circulation

Circulation

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Pie

Mountain Peak

Program Organisation Translation from Origin

B Mountain Peak

Width (dB)

B Mountain Peak

Site Plan

Height (h2) Thatched Roof

Primary to Tertiary Programs

1:2000 0 20 50

A 200 A Water Pavilion Water Pavilion

100

Main Secondary Tertiary

G Indoor Garden

Site Plan Site Plan

1:2000 1:2000

0 20 50 0 20 50

0 20 50

Courtyard

100 100

100

200 200

200

Structure D' Thatched Roof

Revere

Rejuvenate

Enrich Large Pavilion

Sun Direction

E' Farming

Structure D'

Thatched Roof Pier

J D

Outdoor Features & Landscape

Pier

Structure

Pedestrian / Cyclist Land Transportation Water Transportation

D' B

Circulation

36 A

Thatched Thatched Roof

Roof

E’ E' Structure Structure

D’ D'

C’ C' D D

B’ B' A’ A'

C C

BB A A E E

Level 2 - Enrich Section B-B’

Level 1 - Cleanse Section A-A’

1 2

1. Library 2.1. Library Reading Area Reading Area 3.2.3. Massage Massage RoomsRooms

1. Reception Area 2. Cleansing Area

+3.40

+4.40

1. Reception Area 2. Cleansing Area

2 2

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+0.00

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Level 4 - Revere Section D-D’ Level 3 - Rejuvenate Section C-C’ 1. Shrine 2. Secondary Shrine 1. Shrine 2. Secondary Shrine

1. Lookout Point 2. Yoga Room 1. Lookout Point

1. Library 2. Reading Area 3. Massage Rooms

1 +10.50

2 2

2. Yoga Room

+10.40

2 2

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How can we communicate architecture projects in a physical exhibition space?

Metadata SUTD Architecture Graduation Showcase 3 National Design Centre 14-27 Jan 2018 Exhibition Design Parametric Design, 3D Printing, Fabrication, Event Planning @asdgradshow

Mentors: Felix Raspall Carlos Bannon

The show was an exploration on how metadata of architecture projects, or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;data of the dataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can be manifested in the design of the exhibition layout and the customised tables with 3D printed joints for each project model.

Teammates: Tan Yu Jie, Caroline, Roxanne Then, Chen Jingwen, Ng Xing Ling, Neo Xin Hui Software used: Rhinoceros 5, Grasshopper Excel, 3D Printing

The use of parametric design and in house fabrication and assembly of all the tables represents the design, technological and maker spirit of the work of SUTD Architecture graduates.

Three Levels of Metadata 1.0 - Data > Tables 2.0 - Data > Exhibition Layout 3.0 - Data > Questions

examples of metadata: scale, no of floors, location, green floor ratio density, height

The bamboo ends are digitized to achieve a precise CAD version of the hole for the generation of the complementary 3D printed joint to be attached.

10 Table outline generation logic, using convex hull in Grasshopper

29/30

3D printed joint geometry based on unique table outlines

Table

Joint

Table catalogue, with outlines customised for each thesis model and booklet

Bamboo leg

Cap

An example of a project table - with a physical model and a A5 booklet and fitting in nicely

Table components and assembly

Progressiveness Sticker Design to represent data points on the ‘graph’

Sustainability Floorplan for the exhibition is based on a scatter plot

SUSTAINABILITY

PROGRESSIVENESS

By pairing a quantifiable and perceived data, we hope to raise interesting questions with regards to architecture trends and topics that are worth debating over. GREEN PLOT RATIO

ntion

GREEN PLOT RATIO

Graphs (clockwise from top left) 1 - Sustainability vs Green Plot Ratio 2 - Progressiveness vs Green Plot Ratio 3 - Progressiveness vs Cost 4 - Sustainability vs Green Plot Ratio

Design Intention PROGRESSIVENESS

PROGRESSIVENESS

Plan | Scale vs. Digitalisation

24 14

COST

data project visualisation metadata

data visualisation

a x

13 28

h = 0.5 7

physical space (plan)

b = 1.4 1

physical space (plan)

x scale

physical data spacevisualisation (plan)

a a = 2

x 21

COST

x 25

x x 15

x 9

x x 17

x x 10

x x > Data visualisationx > Exhibition x Project metadata layout x x x

digitalisation

Project 14: The Port’s New Era: Coastal Landscraper of 2100 Scale: 910000m2 Digitialisation: 6/20

ta esign of the process chosen by extracting We begin the key design metadata process of thebychosen extracting key metadata of the chosen ased isualise on two them of through manyprojects a scatter and visualise plot basedthem on two through of many a scatter plot based on two of many oss translated projects. into This parameters informationacross is then projects. translated Thisinto information is then translated into xhibition. ensions of NDC for the the actual layout dimensions of the exhibition. of NDC for the layout of the exhibition.

Final Design Proposal ASD Graduation Show 3

scale

Final Design Proposal ASD Graduation Show 3

Project 16: Final Design Workplace: Proposal Future Collective Affording Informal ASD Graduation Show 3 Interaction through Spatial Computation Scale: 6750m2 Digitialisation: 20/20

digitalisation

The floor plan of the tables will be arranged according to one of the many permutations of various parameters. The layout is intended to be varied over the course of gradshow. The position of each table corresponds to the data point on the scatter

plot

Final Design Proposal ASD Graduation Show 3

Fabrication Process 1 - Customised tables 2 - 3D printed joints 3 - Assembly of legs 4 - Assembly of table complete 5 - After loop process 30x 6 - Transported, setup and ready

Sponsorship Proposal

Logo + Publicity Material

SD U

Donor Proposal

The ASD Graduation Showcase will present the work of the second cohort of M.Arch graduates, and the third B.Sc. undergraduates at SUTD to the industry and public.

ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ASD) SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

MASTER THESES PROJECTS

OPTION STUDIO PROJECTS

From Material Tectonics to Spatial Configuration

Intergenerational Living Mars Architecture Negative Emission Infrastructure and Technology Reclamation, Porous Network City Reimagining Elderly Living in Singapore Tidal Responsive Architecture Urban Performing Space

P SS

Bamboo In Formation From Complexity to Simplicity: 20 Details

Experiential Learning Community

Human Machine Communication

13.01.18 - 27.01.18 National Design Centre, Atrium

Augmented Spaces Authoring Common Grounds

Bridging the Dichotomy of Nature and Culture

How Human Circulation Networks Shapes Workplace

Visions of the built environment are often vividly imaginative as one hopes for the mastery of reality through architecture. In this exhibition, the carefully curated works by the undergraduates and Masters of Architecture and Sustainable Design graduates in the Singapore of University of Technology and Design (SUTD) seek to emphasise the importance of architecture in constructing ideas, dreams and realities. Through the myriad of immaculately crafted projects by the students, we hope to showcase to the world the solutions of the present and future, as well as the varied skills and talents of the students.

As a student-led endeavour, the success of this showcase and outreach will be highly dependent on the financial support of corporations and private sponsors. Benefits for supporting us are listed on the next page.

Affording Interaction through Spatial Computation

Join us in revealing the grand visions of the future of architecture.

- Hellen Keller

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

This exhibition also aims to raise awareness on the SUTD ASD programme through industry and public outreach.

Automated Warehouse, Reconfigurable Museum

THE 3RD GRADUATION SHOWCASE

Bachelor of Science (Architecture and Sustainable Design) & Master of Architecture

"Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much"

ABOUT THE SHOW

High Density Seafront Housing Inujima Island Rejuvenation Micro Timber Towers Integrated Community Hub The Opportunity Studio Urban Dwelling Urban Hinterlands Urban Learning Hub

BE PART OF THE SHOW Contributions of any amount or type from your company will be greatly appreciated. Past examples of materials and services contribution include print production, catering, exhibition structure materials, etc.

C ON A T CT

O D NO RSS S C BENEFITS

J RO EC T S

On-site Signage / Brochure

$8 000

$5 000

$2 000

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

Yes

(SUTD + ASDGRADSHOW)

(ASDGRADSHOW)

US!

Thank you for your time and interest thus far. Your support is important in helping us to create a remarkable exhibition to promote architectural education in Singapore, and celebrate the achievements of SUTDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 ASD graduates. We hope to meet you in person to tell you more about the Graduation Showcase, and to further discuss our partnership. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested to learn more.

Publicity Social Media Publicity (SUTD - 1.9k reach) (ASDGRADSHOW - 400 reach) Commemorative Exhibition Tables

Yes

to bring home

(2 tables)

(1 table)

Partnership and Future

Yes

HUN MING KWANG

mingkwang_hun@mymail.sutd.edu.sg 96999215

LOI JUN KAI

junkai_loi@mymail.sutd.edu.sg 93621718

GABRIEL CHEK

gabriel_chek@mymail.sutd.edu.sg 98274268

opportunities, networking with SUTD faculty and students Exclusive Talk on Graduation Show Industry Night (~10 mins)

The logo remains consistent with the common The logo of remains consistentletters with the aesthetic the scattered ofcommon GS3, as well ofand the white scattered letters of GS3, as well asaesthetic the black scheme. as the black and white scheme.

Publicity Materials 1 - Logo 2 - Poster 3 - Sponsors Proposal

Final Design Proposal Final Design Proposal ASD Graduation Show 3 ASD Graduation Show 3

The use of red as an accent color is played out in the sponsorship proposal to express boldness and passion.

Final Design Proposal ASD Graduation Show 3

Environmental & Structural Simulations Undergraduate Works

Illuminance, Lux

Housing Project CFD (DesignBuilder), Solar Irradiance, Daylight/Shadow Analysis and Multi-zone Modelling (DIVA)

Advanced Topics in Performative Design: Daylight & Electric Lighting Project 1 Luminaire Design Joei Wee + Gabriel Chek

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Analysis

In our project, we utilised the refractivity of acrylic to obscure the true source of light. We have also studied the eects of varying size, material and other properties on lighting conditions for reading.

Utilisation In our analysis, we observed that most of the cables had more compressive forces than the others. (red & yellow represent compressive forces). However, cables attached to the four corners of the seat had tensile forces, in two cables and two corners of the seat frame. The seat frame beam has points where there's excessive tensile forces (in green) which is possibly due to many pretension cables attached.

Context Study

Forces on the cables are relatively low and well-distributed which does not damage the structure. Some of the cables does not take much forces but is left for aesthetic purpose.

Determining material + min. luminous intensity for reading through physical study models and falsecolour analysis

Straws

Translucent Sheet

Utilization display to determine tension and compression

40 mm hollow acrylic

30 mm hollow acr

Bending Moments Bending moment on the frame is pushing from multiple axis. The most signiﬁcant bending moment would be along the x-direction, where the vertical elements of the outer frame is suspectible to lateral forces which might cause it to bend sideways and topple. Bending moments in the y-direction represents the horizontal deformation which has a larger eﬀect on two opposite corners of the frame. A diagonal element across the two corners could be required to counter the bending moment. We also noticed how the bending moments are buckling inwards - this is due to the pretension cables.

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That being said, the overall bending moments are relatively low, with a low displacement value of 0.003968.

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15 mm hollow acrylic

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8 mm solid acrylic

15 mm solid acrylic

5 mm solid acry

Chair Design Bending, Axial forces and Utilisation (Karamba)

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Luminare Design Electric lighting simulation and design (DIVA) 3092

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103 70

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Sub-conclusion

Obscuring of Light Source Translucent sheet Straws Acrylic rods* * nice eect of tip of rods being the brightest

Comfortable range for Light Reading during night time 3 < x < 10 cd/m2

Materials to continue exploring:

Hollow acrylic rods (15, 30, 40mm) Solid acrylic rods (5, 8, 15mm acrylic)

Luminous Intensity (cd/m2

Digital Design and Fabrication Undergraduate Works

Shots

Waves - 2.5D Tile Digital Design & Fabrication (Grasshopper, CNC)

Bend - Spatial Joints Digital Design & Fabrication (Grasshopper, Waterjet)

Container - Rapid Prototyping Digital Design & Fabrication (Grasshopper, 3D Printing)

ESIGN OPTIONS

N #1

OPTION #2

n features a overlapping grid of geometry with one This, to me, was the best looking design but might mple for one's taste.

This design features a overlapping grid of geometry with two sets. I love This design as it plays with density with more overlapping geometry as more sets are added.

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Parameters: resx: 3 resy: 10 spacex: 7 spacey: 5 step: 10 (ﬁfth iteration = end of second set) scale: 23 (bigger geometry)

th iteration = end of ﬁrst loop)

+ Glass

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DESIGN OPTIONS

cm (-)

Pa (+)

N (+)

OPTION #1

OPTION #2

This design features a overlapping grid of geometry with one nnes (+)

This design features a overlapping grid of geometry with two sets. I love This design as it plays with density with more

set only. This, to me, was the best looking design but might

ht, the be pattern we see different too simple for is one's taste. and is unique. The horizontal lines on the veneer used d a part in making the illuminated design stand out.

Parameters:

OPTION #1 resx: 3

OPTION #2

Comparison

resx: 3

resy: 12 This design features a overlapping grid of geometry with one spacex: set only. This, 6to me, was the best looking design but might Initial Design be toospacey: simple 4 for one's taste. step: 5 (fifth iteration = end of first loop) scale: 17 Parameters: resx: 3 resy: 12 11 spacex: 6 spacey: 4 step: 5 (fifth iteration = end of first loop) scale: 17

Iterations

Under light, this geometry design shows a different pattern as well. The pattern here is more symmetrical and overlapping as more sets are added. reminds one of snowﬂakes, which has symbolism that one might prefer.

Deﬂection

resy: 10 This design features a overlapping grid of geometry with two 7 design as it plays with density with more sets. Ispacex: love This spacey: 5 overlapping geometry as more sets are added. step: 10 (ﬁfth iteration = end of second set) scale: 23 (bigger geometry) Parameters:

Canopy Design HW Grp 1 Cheryl NgPrincipal | Benjamin Yong Bending | Gabriel Chek Stress

0 to 0.016m

-0.223 to 0.490 MvPa

Improved Design

Moment

0 to 95.355N

ITERATION 4 MESH NW ISO

CUBES NW ISO

MESH SE ISO

CUBES SE ISO

MESH SE ISO

CUBES SE ISO

MESH SE ISO

resx: 3 resy: 10 spacex: 7 spacey: 5 step: 10 (ﬁfth iteration = end of second set) scale: 23 (bigger geometry) ITERATION 5 MESH NW ISO

CUBES NW ISO

3 Principal Stress

Deﬂection 0 to 0.0158m

-0.222 to 0.722 MPa

Bending Moment

0 to 95.948N

ITERATION 6 20.014 Material Computation: Advanced Topics in Geometry and Matter

Canopy Design Genetic Algorithm Optimisation (Grasshopper, Galapagos) Under light, the pattern we see is different and is unique. The horizontal lines on the veneer used also played a part in making the illuminated design stand out.

Under light, the pattern we see is different and is unique. The horizontal lines on the veneer used also played a part in making the illuminated design stand out.

MESH NW ISO

Canopy Design HW Grp 1 Cheryl Ng | Benjamin Yong | Gabriel Chek

Million Cuts - Bookmark Design Digital Design & Fabrication (Grasshopper)

CUBES NW ISO

Chair Design Topology Optimisation (Grasshopper)

20.014 Material Computation: Advanced Topics in Geometry and Matter

Under light, this design shows a different pattern as well. The pattern here is more symmetrical and reminds one of snowﬂakes, which has symbolism that one might prefer.

Topology Optimisation Pr HW Grp Cheryl Ng | Benjamin Yong | Gabriel Ch

pective

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Undergraduate Works

10 Dining

3 Dining 8 m²

5 m²

12 WC 3 m²

1 B103

B103

8 Kitchen

9 Bedroom

9 m²

8 m²

4 Hall

15 m²

12 m²

7 Storage

3 m²

Level 1 Kitchen 1 : 50 A

Kitchen Plan

5 Terrace

BIM Assignment 2 Chek Hong Yao Gabriel 1000984

Section Perspective

Roof 47773

Level 2 44773

Level 1 41773 Ground 41153

House Design Modelling, Documentation, Renders (Revit)

Kitchen Interior

BIM Assignment 1 Chek Hong Yao Gabriel 1000984

Section 1 1 : 50

BIM Assignment 2 Chek Hong Yao Gabriel 1000984

BIM Assignment 1 Chek Hong Yao Gabriel 1000984

and calculating the total profit, we concluded that it is most optimised to have 3 units of three-bedroom flat, 1 unit of two-bedroom flat, and 1 studio apartment.

HELIX

BIM Assignment 3 Caroline Joei Wee Shi Xuan Leong Wei Qi Chek Hong Yao Gabniel

SUTD STAFF + STUDENT HOUSING COMPLEX

RELATIONS OF MASSING ON THE SITE Massing 2 Rotating the floor orientation by 15o, spreading the units around the lift core.

RELATIONS OF MASSING ON THE SITE Massing 3 Rotating the floor orientation by 15o, units are arranged in a more compact manner compared to Massing 2.

OPTIMIZATION OPTIMIZATIONOF OFUNIT UNITMIX MIXON ONEACH EACHFLOOR FLOOR

MASSING MASSINGITERATION ITERATION

Conclusion

We continue the results we acquired to build our massing. The idea is to always have the same number of units We continue the results we acquired to build our massing. The idea is to always have the same number of units decided on the previous step, and vary the circulation areas and the arrangement of the units on each floor. decided on the previous step, and vary the circulation areas and the arrangement of the units on each floor.

We concluded that by rotating each floor slightly, we could create voids, communal spaces, and different views for each floor. In order to save cost, we also tried to find a balance between building the most compact building with only circulation space and building that can also offer communal spaces for interaction amongst residents on each floor. Therefore, we Massing chose to11design Massing 3 because it has the qualities of both compactness and more potential to Massing o develop communal spaces on orientation each floorbyand across floors. Rotating the floor 180even oevery two levels to Rotating the floor orientation by 180 every two levels to introduce different views and double volume communal introduce different views and double volume communal space. Units are arranged in the most compact way. space. Units are arranged in the most compact way.

The control used is to have a The control used is to have a fixed number of 5 unit types fixed number of 5 unit types on each level. By varying the on each level. By varying the number of units on each floor number of units on each floor and calculating the total profit, and calculating the total profit, we concluded that it is most we concluded that it is most optimised to have 3 units of optimised to have 3 units of three-bedroom flat, 1 unit of three-bedroom flat, 1 unit of two-bedroom flat, and 1 studio two-bedroom flat, and 1 studio apartment. apartment.

CLASH DETECTION Massing 2 Massing 2 Rotating the floor orientation by 15o,o spreading the units Rotating the floor orientation by 15 , spreading the units

around the lift core. As our concept emphasises on having gradual changes of views and communal spaces by means of rotating the massing, the placement of the around the lift core. massing is influenced by how the rotation of the building itself can create a sense of continuity from one block to another.

As such, our strategy is firstly to arrange the buildings from the tallest to the shortest in one seamless spiral line that ends with the swimming pool and all other amenities in the center. Additionally, we place the student and housing blocks in alternate manner, to encourage interactions between students and staff. Ultimately, there is a consistent spiralling language that emphasises on continuity both in a large scale (agglomeration of six buildings together) and a small scale (the spiral of the building itself)

RELATIONS RELATIONSOF OFMASSING MASSINGON ONTHE THESITE SITE

Massing 3 Massing 3 Rotating the floor orientation by 15o,o units are arranged in a Rotating the floor orientation by 15 , units are arranged in a more compact manner compared to Massing 2. more compact manner compared to Massing 2.

As our concept emphasises on having gradual changes of views and communal spaces by means of rotating the massing, the placement of the massing is influenced by how the rotation of the building itself can create a sense of continuity from one block to another. As such, our strategy is firstly to arrange the buildings from the tallest to the shortest in one seamless spiral line that ends with the swimming pool and all other amenities in the center. SITE PLAN

Additionally, we place the student and housing blocks in alternate manner, to encourage interactions between students and staff. Ultimately, there is a consistent spiralling language that emphasises on continuity both in a large scale (agglomeration of six buildings together) and a small scale (the spiral of the building itself) BIM Assignment 3 Caroline Joei Wee Shi Xuan Leong Wei Qi Chek Hong Yao Gabniel

HELIX

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SUTD STAFF + STUDENT HOUSING COMPLEX

PARAMETRIC FACADE INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE RENDER

AXONOMETRIC SECTIONAL PLAN OF A TYPICAL FLOOR

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CLASH DETECTION

CLASH DETECTION louvregeneric model MASSING ITERATION

set basic parameters: louvre height louvre width louvre thickness

rotate along the middle of louvre: rotation instance

create frame for louvres

use of curtain wall panel template to create wall panel system: add glass panel behind the frame

We continue the results we acquired to build our massing. The idea is to always have the same number of units decided on the previous step, and vary the circulation areas and the arrangement of the units on each floor.

Massing 1 Rotating the floor orientation by 180o every two levels to introduce different views and double volume communal space. Units are arranged in the most compact way.

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louvregeneric model

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set basic parameters: louvre height louvre width louvre thickness

and all other amenities in the center. and all other amenities in the center.

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around the lift core.

Additionally, we place the student and housing blocks in alternate manner, to encourage interactions between students and staff. Ultimately, there is a Additionally, we place the student and housing blocks in alternate manner, to encourage interactions between students and staff. Ultimately, there is a consistent spiralling language that emphasises on continuity both in a large scale (agglomeration of six buildings together) and a small scale (the spiral consistent spiralling language that emphasises on continuity both in a large scale (agglomeration of six buildings together) and a small scale (the spiral of the building itself) of the building itself)

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test + flex RELATIONS OF MASSING ON THE SITE Massing 3 o

Rotating the floor orientation by 15 , units are arranged in a more compact manner compared to Massing 2.

array louvres no. of louvres = panel length / louvre width

create frame for louvres PARAMETRIC PARAMETRICFACADE FACADE

use of curtain wall panel template to create wall panel system: add glass panel behind the frame

As our building is made up of rotated floor plates, it resulted in a wide variety of angles in rooms with respect to the sun. To achieve good As our building is made up of rotated floor plates, it resulted in a wide variety of angles in rooms with respect to the sun. To achieve good sunshading performance, we decided to use louvres as our facade detail as they can be easily rotated to block out or let in sunlight as needed. sunshading performance, we decided to use louvres as our facade detail as they can be easily rotated to block out or let in sunlight as needed. We then came up with a paramteric model with the aim of creating a wall panel template that could allow us to easily insert into the model while We then came up with a paramteric model with the aim of creating a wall panel template that could allow us to easily insert into the model while retaining control over the different degrees of rotation for different sets of louvres. retaining control over the different degrees of rotation for different sets of louvres.

test + flex

FACADE ON BUILDING Conclusion

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CLASH DETECTION

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE RENDER

FACADE FACADEON ONBUILDING BUILDING We placed the louvres on the building itself We placed the louvres on the building itselfa clash detection test and discovered that We conducted as a final test. We also conducted a flexing the main clashes between structural and architectural as a final test. We also conducted a flexing test, by changing the rotation angle of theoccured between the non-structural walls and components test, by changing the rotation angle of the columns, as well as curtain walls and columns. louvres from 0 to 45. louvres from 0 to 45. Documented here is one such clash that we have resolved.

PARAMETRIC FACADE AXONOMETRIC SECTIONAL PLAN OF A TYPICAL FLOOR

As our building is made up of rotated floor plates, it resulted in a wide variety of angles in rooms with respect to the sun. To achieve good sunshading performance, we decided to use louvres as our facade detail as they can be easily rotated to block out or let in sunlight as needed. We then came up with a paramteric model with the aim of creating a wall panel template that could allow us to easily insert into the model while retaining control over the different degrees of rotation for different sets of louvres.

louvregeneric model

set basic parameters: louvre height louvre width louvre thickness

rotate along the middle of louvre: rotation instance

array louvres no. of louvres = panel length / louvre width

create frame for louvres

use of curtain wall panel template to create wall panel system: add glass panel behind the frame

FACADE ON BUILDING We placed the louvres on the building itself as a final test. We also conducted a flexing test, by changing the rotation angle of the louvres from 0 to 45.

test + flex

Internship Works Pomeroy Studio (Sep â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 - Dec â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17)

The Secretariat, Myanmar Schematic Design | Conservation

Office Fit-out in Japan Schematic Design | Interior Design

Clubhouse in Indonesia Design Development | Architecture

4 4 1 2

CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Heating by inhabitants

Heat gain/loss by ventilation

Radiation heating

Heat loss by convective ventilation

Radiation heating of interior air and surfaces

Heat gain/loss by conduction

DOME (QUBBA) • The holes added to the qubba, a symbolic representation of the vault of heaven, help accelerate the loss of heat via movement of air through the house to the openings at the top. This is due to the Bernoulli Effect. • Thermal resistivity increased with the use of this form, due to the larger surface area of the arched surfaces.

REINTERPRETATION CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY R 132 G 182 B 160

R 084 G 088 B 097

LECTURE 3 - REINTERPRETATION

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Confidentiality: The material in this document, including all images, illustrations, logo(s), photographs and images (collectively the “Content”, is proprietary to Pomeroy Studio Pte. Ltd. or its rightful owner. Such Content should not be used, copied, reproduced, modified, distributed or published in any way or for any purpose without the prior written approval of Pomeroy Studio Pte. Ltd. 1

Double storey hall

Wooden lattice screens

Wind catcher

WOODEN LATTICE SCREENS (MASHRABIYA) AND DOUBLE STOREY HALLS • Within the two-storey halls, wooden lattice screens provide privacy, which is highly regarded by the people, and shade from the hot summer sun, while allowing the cool air from the street to flow through. The mashrabiyas deliver pleasant light into the room as the carving creates a silhouette and occupants are able to look outside. • They are placed within the double storey halls allow for passive cooling in a hot & arid climate.

REINTERPRETATION CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY R 132 G 182 B 160

R 084 G 088 B 097

Pomeroy Academy E-course Materials Culture & Sustainability (Reinterpretation)

At Pomeroy Studio, I had the privilege of working with the various design teams (architecture, interior design, graphics & branding) to understand the workings of a multi design disciplinary firm. I assisted with presentation drawings as well as research for an online course material for Pomeroy Academy, the academic arm of the firm. I love to seek new experiences and opportunities to explore various design disciplines outside of architecture.

Curriculum Vitae Education Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) • Masters of Architecture

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) • Bachelor of Science, major in Architecture & Sustainable Design, Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 4.0 / 5.0) • Awarded Distinction for Option Studio 2, Core Studio 1

May 2014 - Aug 2017

Work Experience Pomeroy Studio Architectural Intern • •

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Assisted the team with presentation drawings, rendered floorplans and perspective renders for a conservation project in Myanmar and an interior design for an office fit-out in Japan. Researched on cultural sustainability and prepared lecture slides based on my research for Pomeroy Academy, Pomeroy Studio’s research and academic arm.

ATA Architects Architectural Intern • •

May 2015 - Aug 2015

Designed color schemes and developed technical drawings for fire safety and building plans for Oasis Primary School and Punggol Cove Primary School. Assisted in signage design for Masjid Darul Ghufran, Tampines, Singapore.

Projects Safe Riding Programme Capstone Inter-disciplinary Project (with Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore) • • •

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Designed the integration of sensor-based technologies in the circuit, to enhance the learning experience of cyclists. Familiarised myself with Arduino through the collaboration with peers from engineering and IT. Organised a field test event for the safe riding circuit, to gather user feedback.

SUTD-MIT Winter Abroad Programme 2017 Selected Participant • •

Jan 2017

Teamed up with colleagues from MIT to design a Virtual Reality experience with Unity and Oculus Rift without any prior experience. Video demonstration can be viewed here - https://hackingtheholodeck.wordpress.com/final-projects/

Skills • • • • •

Proficient in Programming - Python Proficient in CAD Software – Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit. Proficient in Presentation Software – Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office. Proficient in Fabrication Techniques - 3D Printing, Laser Cutting. Basic Experience in Arduino, Unity, HTML/CSS, WordPress, Vray, C++

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