Every Now and Then by Goh Yee Thong

every now and then

architecture portfolio goh yee thong

CHAPTERS 1//

CURRICULUM VITAE

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DECONSTRUCTION

Year 2 Semester 2

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FOOD MARKET

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FISHERY RESEARCH COMMUNITY CENTER

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Year 3 Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 2

SKETCHES Personal Sketch Journal

KASIH IBU Homeless Shelter PAM Competition 2015

BOLT iLight Marina Bay 2016

NAME

Goh Yee Thong

BIRTH

11-10-1994

NATIONALITY CONTACT

Chinese Malaysian yeethong333@hotmail.com +6012 3983511 http://yeethong333.wix.com/designdecimal 9, Jalan Tasik 4, Lakefields, Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

EDUCATION

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY LAKESIDE CAMPUS | KL , 03| 2013- 12| 2015, Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Architecture

POW STUDIO | BANGSAR KL , 03| 2016- current, Assistant architect

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY LAKESIDE CAMPUS | KL , 03| 2012- 02|2013, Foundation in Natural and Built Environment

C-ARCH ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN | PJ , 01| 2015- 03|2015, Intern

SMK TAMAN DESA | KL , 01| 2007- 12|2011, Public High School

SIMPLE PLAN CREATIVE BADGES| KL , 03| 2013- 04|2013, Event vendor

SJKC YOKE NAM | KL , 01| 2001- 12|2006, Vernacular School EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

JOB HISTORY

BOLT |Interactive Light Installation, 01| 2016- 03| 2016, Design crew

COMPETITION

SKILLS

LANGUAGE

KASIH IBU |Mobile Homeless Shelter, 02| 2015- 03| 2015, Schematic designing, presentation drawings InDesign Photoshop Sketchup MS Office Illustrator Revit Rhino 3D

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Mandarin English Malay Cantonese

Fluent ( Native) Fluent Advanced Advanced

DECONSTRUCTION Year 2 // Semester 2 This elective project encompasses the idea of fragmentation, an intervention between architecture and thematic study. It is a translation of design philosophy in digital art and scaled model. Theme: Swimming Building: Dessau Bauhaus// Walter Gropius New regime of mass production which is reconcilable to individual artistic perception upsurges through Bauhaus. Associations of intimate enemies expresses boldly in terms of work ideas through interaction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grids and lines do not restrict freedom of expression.â&#x20AC;?

IMPULSE IN MOTION 1//

“Impulse in Motion” Torsion of rectilinear grid plane to shape curvilinear form. Impulsive momentum, in form of ideas expression, disrupts the “rigidity” of rectilinear form, which happens in the blink of an eye.

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“Dispersion of Vertex” The mind is in conflict. There is a perpetual need, for thoughts to be weaved together. However, issues are erected as the depth of thought increases. Each vertex defines the boundary of journey. (or is it indefinite?)

DISPERSION OF VERTEX

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“Illusory and Reality” It answers to the crave for ideal living mode of Utopia. It, too, questions the suitability of Bauhaus spaces to isolate the community from reality. As the people long to know the truth, when there is no truth. 4//

“Cathartic Constructivism”

ILLUSORY // REALITY

The three dimensional composition interconnects idea of rejection of autonomous art and cathartic release of self expression. Bending the straightforward planar spaces into ambiguous spaces to intrigue occupants for spatial exploration. It conforms to the basis of materiality, for exploration of five senses.

CATHARTIC CONSTRUCTIVISM

FOOD MARKET Year 3 // Semester 1 Location: Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur Strolling along Tuanku Abdul Rahman Road, I was immersed in the cultural rich scenes, both of the warm and the cold side of the city. There are stories beyond the sight of the street,buzzing noise of the Chow Kit wet market was comforting, almost energizing. Contrary, the silence of homeless and helpless was deafening. This community, deserves more thoughts. Contextually, food has the ability to unfold stories in a humble language.

1920s CLUSTERED HOUSING

CHRONOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHOW KIT

1940s GRID SYSTEM RETAIL

Chow Kit Monorail

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“Subtraction”

It is envisioned as a sequential adaptation of existing trading pattern, free and direct. Open framed structure provokes the confined modern architecture,mainly, the need for enclosures.

“Amalgamation”

Individual units morph and develop as one. It is a growth pattern.

“In-Betweens”

Interaction is direct. The intention is to create simple structure as anchor that radiates interaction outward, forming the spill out spaces.

“In-Betweens”

“Amalgamation”

TECTONIC STRUCTURAL MODEL WITH BALSA

STUDY MODEL WITH WHITE CARDBOARD

TECTONIC STRUCTURAL MODEL WITH BALSA

STUDY MODEL WITH WHITE CARDBOARD

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Utopia concept is ambiguous, it redefines design perceptions and objectives. It steers architecture.â&#x20AC;? -Rem Koolhaas (So why not?) Its identity as an infill market place shall not be pretentious, as it adapts to the truest form of trading culture in the urban fabric of Kuala Lumpur. It endorses the current issues by responding contextually, a space which provokes renewal. This project aims to produce an architecture of place, believing that the site always have different stories to tell. It strives to strengthen the multicultural community. It is envisioned as a cityscape that grows within a city, architecturally, in the modest way. Here, the value of individuality is acknowledged, as to oppose the monotonous order of capitalism. Each stall is perceived as a unit that catalyzes changes. Interaction between dwellers at its simplest form is embraced and manipulated, to converse boldly, almost boundless. Configuration of stalls advocated spatial experience of food searching, of delicate or raw, of quiet or loud. It allows freedom for expression, nurtures growth, slowly, radiating changes within community.

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4 KEY: 1. Stall seatings overlooking backyard garden 2. Geometrical food stalls 3. Double volume common seatings 4. Geometrical food stalls 5. Pocket food stalls 6. Utilities

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KEY: 1. Self-service food stalls overlooking backyard garden 2. Bistro 3. Linkage bridge 4. Balcony food stalls 5. Utilities

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CENTRAL ATRIUM

BACKYARD GARDEN

COMMON SEATING AREA

FISHERY RESEARCH COMMUNITY CENTER Year 3 // Semester 2 Location: Kuala Sepetang, Perak The multiplicity of coastal town was observed, analyzed and narrated. With its rich ecological aspects, Kuala Sepetang provides a sanctuary for exploration. The locals shared their knowledge most willingly, in terms of fishing or charcoalmaking. In the presence of lack of technology, the fishing industry is deteriorating rapidly. There is an essential need for a platform, to bridge information between the locals and researchers for cultural preservation and advancement of fishing industry.

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SITE PLAN N.T.S.

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Charcoal Factory

Boat Repairing Factory ( Site )

Local Residential on Stilts

Mangrove Reserve

SITE SKETCHES

boat building factory

workshop

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jetty

side entrance

communal deck

information gallery

cafeteria

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tourist counter resources centre

cold storage

refuse chamber

charcoal factory

hybrid market

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN N.T.S vernacular housing

“Ideas move from person to person. Creating miracles of human creativity.” -Edward Glaeser “Listen” The design listens. It aims to blur the boundary of learning, adopting the open approach of facilitating, engaging and sustaining the fishery culture. The knowledge “bridging” concept involves outdoor exploration,handson experiments and mutual interactive sharing in a open platform with no hierarchy system. Speculations: 1. Fishermen and boatmen share traditional techniques with researchers. 2. Research team adopt, compile and acknowledge. 3. Expedition and field trips attract the tourist for outdoor learning.

VIEW FROM RIVER

“ Let’s go home, as she whispered. Place where souls are nurtured ; I would like to see how the space grow, With the kids, the trees and more.”

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Mangrove Reserve

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Research & Development Community Hall

Dormitory

Experimental Workshop

Cafeteria

Silvofishery Pond

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HYBRID MARKET

BLOW-UP DETAIL OF RECYCLED CHARCOAL FACADE

RESOURCES CENTRE

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Kasih Ibu offers a temporary mobile shelter rehabilitated from a standard doubledecker bus. It accommodates 12 private bedrooms and additional 12 beds available by converting the bus seats. During the day, Kasih Ibu does awareness campaigns and charity drives at KL’s malls and at public gathering areas. During dusk, Kasih Ibu offers a pick-up for the homeless in area where there is the most need: major bus stops in Kuala Lumpur.

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The design evolves around the regaining of dignity, for the less fortunate ones in a softer approach. It is perceived as a temporary shelter, a sanctuary to help overcoming the various administrative barriers towards plugging back into society. A space where there’s no hierarchy, intimate bond when society is reaching out to bring them back in.

A MOBILE SHELTER & CARE A MOBILE SHELTER & CARE Kasih Ibu is a sanctuary

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“Poor lad, not a word could he utter; but his belly answered for him, with a disgraceful rumbling which it set up at sight of the food. Thereafter he was so overcome with shame that he could scarcely swallow his bun.” -Down and Out in Paris & London, George Orwell.

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Mobile Homeless Shelter// PAM Competition 2015

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KASIH IBU

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IN THE CITY

Kasih Ibu offers much more that simply housing. It provides integrated support KASIH IBU: A DAY THE CITY Where our souls can find sweetIN rest hubs, free food, advice and information on permanent housing, income, job and From the struggle and the tension education. It is a sequential process of adaptation. Organiser : Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Location : Kuala Lumpur City Center Year : 2015 Project Team : C-Arch ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Chew Tick Wah ( Team Leader ), Farrah Ashiela Samsuri, Goh Yee Thong

Of life’s fast and futile quest ... Kasih Ibu is like a fortress And we seek protection there When the waves of tribulation Seem to drown us in despair ... Kasih Ibu is like a tower Rising far above the crowd, And her smile is like the sunshine Breaking through a threatening cloud ... Kasih Ibu is like an island In life’s ocean vast and wide, A peaceful, quiet shelter From the restless, rising tide ... Kasih Ibu is like a beacon Burning bright with faith and prayer, And through the changing scenes of life We can find a haven there ...

KASIH IBU: A DAY IN THE CITY

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11:00AM: CHARITY DRIVES & AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Kuih andDRIVES cakes are&baked and donated by mothers 11:00AM: CHARITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Kuih and cakes are baked and donated by mothers

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Mom’s Kitchen Mom’s Kitchen

No one turned away

No requirement, no charge. Just come and eat

No one turned away

No requirement, no charge. Just come and eat

7:00PM: BUS STOP PICK UP

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Kasih Ibu is a sanctuary Where our souls can find sweet rest From the struggle and the tension Of life’s fast and futile quest ... Kasih Ibu is like a fortress And we seek protection there When the waves of tribulation Seem to drown us in despair ... Kasih Ibu is like a tower Rising far above the crowd, And her smile is like the sunshine Breaking through a threatening cloud ... Kasih Ibu is like an island In life’s ocean vast and wide, A peaceful, quiet shelter From the restless, rising tide ... Kasih Ibu is like a beacon Burning bright with faith and prayer, And through the changing scenes of life We can find a haven there ...

KASIH IBU: A DAY IN THE CITY

In-Motion Urban Living Room

Delivering hands Plugging into city’shelping infrastructure

Hang Out, Help Out

Donated clothes for the homeless

Delivering Dignity 2 showers

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9:00PM: SHOWER, DINNER, CHAT & SLEEP Celebrating simple life

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BOLT Interactive Light Installation // iLight Marina Bay 2016 Bolt, Jun Ong’s latest interactive light installation, inspired by the natural phenomenon of lightning. Tectonic structure comprises of series of geometrical modules that form a radial latticework of segments. It aims to create an interface that not only traces the nature of interweaving lightning patterns but to allow direct visceral and intangible connections, creating that ‘spark’ that is temporal, amidst of darkness. A ‘spark” that is uncertain, seemingly disappearing in the current world. The installation creates a blurred boundary, within an invincible loop, when triggered by the users.

“Bolt is ultimately the installation that celebrates the synergy between metaphor, nature, architecture and technology. It creates a dialogue amongst urban dwellers and rethinks the way we react with the physicality of light.” -Jun Ong( Leading Designer) Theme : In Praise of Shadows Curator : Randy Chan (ZARCH) & Khairuddin Hori Client : Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Organiser : PICO Location : Marina Bay, Singapore Year : 2016 Project Team : Jun Ong, Jin Shee, Stanley Seow, Xuan Ning H’ng , Yee Thong Goh, Sunil Raj

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planningâ&#x20AC;? Fabrication of structures based on calculation and material specifications in schematic drawings.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Practicingâ&#x20AC;? Mock-up model was constructed for codding and programming of lighting sequence. At this stage, hands-on electrical wiring and exploration of materials were emphasized. Integration of art & science.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Constructingâ&#x20AC;? Project navigation based on team effort to fabricate idea in reality. Construction was based on efficiency and practicality of modular structure.

“Storytelling” Informal interaction that happens within “sparks”, a controlled chaos narrated by the users. We are all storytellers.