Portfolio Louise CHIA
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YORK HILL RESIDENCE TYPE OF PROJECT / URBAN HOUSING LOCATION / YORK HILL DURATION / OCT - NOV 2014 COURSE / SUTD, 20.009 CORE STUDIO 3
BREIF This new type of housing increases density and livable spaces at York Hill. Plugging into and enhancing existing connections with the surroundings, the shopping street on the ground floor of the development will become a main artery, livening up the entire district.
1:50 Aparment model
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Exterior render - Photoshop + Vray(Rhino)
Massing studies - ways to plug into existing connections and improve circulation Page 3
GENERATING SHARING SPACES
The existing housing type had an absence of infrastructure to allow for interaction between neighbours. Massing developed from cr from cr developed Units were designed either with inbuilt small pockets of spaces or Massing with large gathering courtyards in between them. The intent was to maximise sharing spaces between both adjacent and neighbouring units. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT SHARING SPACES AMONG THE UNITS SHARING SPACES AMONG THE UNITS Ground Floor Unit Ground Floor Unit Unit Exploration Unit Exploration Section of Appartment Section of Appartment 4 room 4 room
Units on Higher Floors Units on Higher Floors
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2 room 2 room
1 room 1 room
2 Units Stacked 2 Units Stacked
Stacked Units Stacked Units
Exposed sharing spaces Exposed sharing spaces
Pockets of sharing spaces Pockets of sharing spaces Little Interaction, Little Environment Little Interaction, Little Environment
Various Configurations Various Configurations Pulled Apart for Open Space Pulled Apart for Open Space
A Creation of sharing space between units Creation of sharing space between units Shades lower unit Shades lower unit
Better interaction between levels Better interaction between levels
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Allows light to reach corirdor Allows light to reach corirdor
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Plan of Ground Floor Unit
Model - 3F of unit
Floorplan - Ground floor unit
Model - Rooftop (5F) of unit
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Facade Detail
Appartment Section Glass rail
Footer Floor Finish Cement Floor Slab Ceiling Suspension Suspended ceiling
3F
Timber louvres
Rolling Track Timber decking Footing Screet Drain
2F
Waterproof cap
g-in to existing connection
1st Floor, linked backyard
West Elevation
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2nd Floor, linked balcony
3rd Floor, common walkway
4th Floor, shared balcony
Private Roof Floor
West Elevation
Section SECTION
Overall 1:200 Model (Structural + Facade)
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THE WEAVING GREEN TYPE OF PROJECT / HOUSING COMPLEX LOCATION / YUAN CHING ROAD, JURONG EAST DURATION / OCT - NOV 2014 COURSE / SUTD, 20.011 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
BREIF Sited between an industrial park and the Jurong lake district, this housing complex at Yuan Ching Road is designed with 300% green to weave the green to the industrial site. Also, to drive the design, wind and solar analysis on massing was conducted using Vasari software. BIM software (Revit) was used in this design.
SINGULAR UNIT Minimal interaction
TWO UNITS Improved interaction
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ARRANGED BY UNIT VIEW TOWARDS PARK MAINTAINED 3-bedroom unit 4-bedroom unit
MULTIPLE UNIT Maximum interaction Page 8
pent house unit
VIEW MAINTAINED CHANGE IN DIRECTION INDICATE CHANGE IN UN
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Exterior render - Photoshop + Vray(Rhino)
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ALLIGN 3 & 4-BEDROOM UNITS GREEN SPACE
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GREEN CORRIDOR
GREEN SPACE WEAVES
PENT HOUSE INTRODUCED
INTO INDUSTRIAL SITE
IN THE MIDDLE
MIRROR MORE UNITS
Massing studies - ways to connect views to green Page 9
WIND ANALYSIS Modification 1 : Rotate 30o anti-clockwise Aligned to NE & SW wind direction View to Jurong Lake area maintained
Vasari
SOLAR ANALYSIS Modification 2 : Adding planters as shading device and green facade
Vasari
GENERIC FLOORPLAN / SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE / AREA CALCULATION
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TOTAL AREA
SCHEDULE / AREA CALCULATION
TOTAL AREA
Typical 4 room appartment
Revit
Vray (Rhino)
Interior rendering of appartment - Revit + Photoshop + Vray (Rhino) Page 11
A MILLION CUTS
NAME OF PROJECT / PATTERNED LAM TYPE OF PROJECT / A MILLION CUTS DURATION / JAN 2014 COURSE / SUTD, 20.007 DIGITAL DEIS
TYPE OF PROJECT / PATTERNED LAMP DURATION / JAN 2014 COURSE / SUTD, 20.007 DIGITAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION
Brief This design plays with the properties of cutter machine, patterns are engraved o
T / PATTERNED LAMP / A MILLION CUTS 014 BRIEF This project begin investigating 0.007 DIGITAL DEISGN ANDwith FABRICATION
Before jumping into the conceptual des We experimented with engraving on bo P -35
the materiality of veneer with a laser cutter. Using our findings, we then used these properties as a basis for design.
Using a laser cutter, a luminaire was created that showcased various light th the properties a sheet of wood veneer. qualities of that are created from the Using a laser same material. terns are engraved onto both surfaces of the veneer.
Front of veneer Severely damaged fiber
Back of vene
This project allowed me to really learn how to use a laser cutter and how both the conceptual design stage, group to learn more about this material. the parameters of themy tool and decided the with engraving on both sides of the wood veneer. properties of a material can come together to make something beautiful. P -35
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Also, this was one of the first times where a back and forth process between digital, physical and machine mediums was needed.
Back of veneer
fiber
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Having found that different engraving S -70 p P -75 Where the material was doubly engrave
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Front of veneer Effect from double side engraving
Grasshopper Setting Definition Back of veneer
ifferent engraving patterns create different translucent effects on the material, we decide was doubly engraved, all the veneer would be burnt away, leaving a hole in the patterns.
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Setting up of grid
Flatten cells for individual cell selection via the ‘List Item’ function.
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Back of veneer S -50
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Translucency of veneer after engraving
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Translucency of veneer neer t effects on the material, we decided to go ahead in this direction. after engraving way, leaving a hole in the patterns.
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Front of veneer
ial, we decided to go ahead in this direction. Effect from double the patterns.
Back of veneer
side engraving
Translucency o after engraving
patterns create different translucent effects on the material, we decided to go ahead in th ed, all the veneer would be burnt away, leaving a hole in the patterns.
cell according to direction and point B.
Remaps assigned geometry from XY plane to new Target plane. Target plane - new plane respective to each cell.
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Translucency of veneer after engraving Remaps assigned geometry from XY plane to new Target plane. Target plane - new plane respective to each cell.
Physical model of lamp
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Creates new plane for each cell according to direction of vector betwween point A and point B. Point A - Center of each cell Point B - Assigned point
Remaps assigned ge Page 13 plane to new Target Target plane - new p to each cell.
THE WALL FACTORY TYPE OF PROJECT / MIX-USE (INDUSTRIAL) DEVELOPMENT LOCATION / CHANGI BUSINESS PARK CENTRAL 1 DURATION / JAN - APR 2015 COURSE / SUTD, 20.111 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OPTION STUDIO 1
BRIEF Investigating the concept of laminating and delaminating thin sheet materials, compose shell-like components out of wood veneer, plastic sheets and paper. Using these techniques, spaces that were borne out of lamination and delamination were analysed and programs that worked well with that derived spatial quality were put into place.
The site lies on an interesting intersection between an education and research hub (SUTD, ITE), industrial zones along Changi South Avenue, a large exposition centre, the commercial park itself, and the international transportation hub of Changi Airport. The proposed fabrication hub had mixed use functions and communal activites to revitalise this urban area.
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Overall render - Photoshop + Vray(Rhino)
Wall delamination Main wall delaminates to form spaces Page 15
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN Development on site took into account large areas of residential development in the vicinity.
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Ground Plan - Rhino + Vray (Rhino) + Illustrator
Interior rendering of food court - Photoshop + Vray (Rhino) Page 17
CLOUD ATLAS TEA BAR TYPE OF PROJECT / CHINESE TEA BAR PROJECT LOCATION / XIXI WETLANDS, HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA DURATION / MAY - AUG 2013 MENTOR / ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY LVFENG ORIENT PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CO LTD
BRIEF This chinese tea bar is designed from basic composition of volumes. The tea bar integrates itself into the site (Wetlands). Consideration was given as to the culture of the Chinese in their restaurants. Clouds - Mystical, ethereal, nebulous shapes. To recreate this, the use of glass panels and gaps in walls are used. This strengthens the connection between the exterior facade and interior decoration. Rooted in Chinese culture, the tea bar features ancient spiral cloud patterns, while redefining vernacular architecture in the modern context.
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Overall render - Photoshop + Vray(Rhino)
Design begins from the basic composition of three 8x8 shaped boxes, taking into consideration the relationship each box has with each other.
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HIERARCHY OF INTERIOR SPACES Each volume caters to dining rooms of a specific seating capacity to offer different levels of privacy.
Ground Floor Plan
North Elevation
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North Section
INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT To establish a stronger relationship between our tea bar and its surroundings, we decided on turquoise being the main colour of the interior, reflecting Xixi Wetlands. This is coupled with soft white lighting and minimalistic furnishing, creating a more spacious and tranquil feeling.
Interior rendering of entry lobby - Photoshop + Vray (Sketchup) Page 21
SG50 Museum TYPE OF PROJECT / MUESEUM LOCATION / NORTH BOAT QUAY ROAD DURATION / FEB - APR 2014 COURSE / SUTD, 20.005 CORE STUDIO 3
BREIF A commemorative museum for SG 50 at Boat Quay Road, in between the frequently crowded Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. This is one of my favorite projects, as I started to develop a deeper understanding of architecture. It is about how people experience spaces, as they are passing through. This project was when I really began using models to explore spaces and investigate various aspects. The journey of the user is in your hands.
Massing models
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Photograph of model in site (1:500)
1:200 Physical Model Page 23
FLOOR PLANS All floor plans to show relationship of void spaces across levels.
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR Lobby Entrace
Cafe
Giftshop
Lift
3RD FLOOR
4TH FLOOR Light-well
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Balcony
Private Spaces
Main gallery
Toilets
PROCESS MODELS
Model built with modules
Model built by analysing floor slabs
Model built by analysing exterior walls
Massing model
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