ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO [ Lai Ka Weng, Jasmine ]
LAI KA WENG, JASMINE CURRICULUM VITAE
Phone : (+853) 62832942 E-mail : jasmine.laikw@googlemail.com
EDUCATION
SKILLS
2011–2014 University of Kent, United Kingdom Architecture BA (Hons) Year 3 Modules include modular student housing design, urban planning with postgraduate college design and project management Year 2 Modules include landscape design and refurbishment of the university library Year 1 Modules include design of a gallery along coast side and personal studio space
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel Adobe Creative Suite CS6: Photoshop Illustrator InDesign AutoCAD, Sketchup Lumion, 3D Studio Max Model making Drawing and sketching skills
2009 - 2011 Dallam School, United Kingdom GCE - A levels Mathematics (A*) Art (A*) Chinese (A) Physics ( C )
English Mandarin Cantonese
2004 - 2009 Sacred Heart Canossian College - English Section, Macau Secondary Education
LANGUAGES
EXHIBITIONS 2015 Shortlisted for the Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2016 – Western Media Category 2014 Solo Exhibition – “ Green Spaces – Architectural drawings by Jasmine Lai” at Macao Youth Activity and Exhibition Centre
WORK EXPERIENCE August 2015 - Present Joy Choi Arquitecta, Macau Architectural Trainee Responsibilities: Assist in CAD drawings of a nusery project Assist in CAD drawings of a University food court Assist in the design of a villa in Macau September 2014 - August 2015 O.BS Arquitectos Lda, Macau Architectural Traniee Responsibilities: Assisted in CAD drawings and 3D renderings of a theatre project Created 3D renderings for a bank renovation project and an electric substation Assisted in CAD drawings of a public footbridge project and the surrounding landscape June – August 2013 LBA Architecture & Planning, Macau Internship Responsibilities: Assisted in CAD drawings of the building and landscape for the Macau Light Rail Transit System Assisted in making Sketchup model and CAD drawings of a hotel and residential design competition. Assisted in making CAD drawings of an office design
CONTENTS LANDSCAPE
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EDUCATIONAL: POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE FOR MUSIC AND FINE ARTS, 2014 Location: Rochester, United Kingdom Pg. 1-8
RESIDENTIAL : MASTERPLANNING AND STUDENT FLATS, 2013 Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom Pg. 9- 16
Sketchbook Sketchbook Images Images ARCHITECTURE 2010-2011 2010-2011 PROJECTS AND
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LANDSCAPE: WELLNESS CENTRE, 2012 Location: Faversham, United Kingdom Pg. 17- 22
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ARCHITECTURAL 2010-2011 2010-2011 ILLUSTRATIONS
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POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE FOR MUSIC AND FINE ARTS LOCATION: ROCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM This project explores the theme of urban infill and is located at challenging historic context. A postgraduate college for a University of music and fine arts is required to be built between the cathedral in Rochester and the Norman castle nearby. New music equipment and rooms, residential accommodation and public social areas will be set on the site. The design concept of the new college is aimed to blend in with the surrounding contexts and contours as well as adapting sustainable design to create a comfortable environment for the students.
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There are different types of shops located on the main streets, such as pubs, restaurants, hotels, groceries, information centre. The Rochester Cathedral and the Norman Castle in the centre of the main street are one of the tourist sites.
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Sun path, site access points, traffic density and car park areas are some of the elements that affect the design of the college. Site with south-east facing angle optimises natural day lighting and advantages for materials with good thermal mass. All the site access points will be relocated and adjusted according to the needs. Furthermore, the road between the site and the Cathedral are pedestrianised due to busy traffic. Last but not least, the college should also provide sufficient car park areas for visitors and teachers. Car Parks Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, January - May, 2014 / Tutor: Michael Richards
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There are two cafĂŠs on the campus and one The library is also rotated according to of them is located next to the main entrance, the same theory which correspond to Sketch model - Cafe area opposite to the Rochester Cathedral. The the contours. The cafe is enclosed by full height glazed panels and it is rotated towards the Cathedral. This angle of the block is rotated towards Southprovides a better view for the customers no matter where they are sitting. East for natural daylight.
Postgraduate Student Flat
The student flat building is located between two existing houses along the main street. It contains eight flats which are planned on both ends and leaving a void in the centre acting as the main circulation. Natural daylight penetrate through the skylights and brightens up interior space.
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The second cafe in front of the student flat is acting as a connection between the main street and the college campus. Sliding doors are used at the front entrance which creates a relaxing and casual environment for students and visitors.
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, January - May, 2014 / Tutor: Michael Richards
Sketch model - Library area
An open area is remained outside the library which provided outdoor reading area for students. The ground floor level of the library is one floor lower than the pedestrian path and they are connected by installing new staircases. The outdoor study area is more flexible and welcoming.
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Perspective Section A Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, January - May, 2014 / Tutor: Michael Richards
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Gallery - Circulation Space
The facades of the gallery facing South-East are constructed in exposed fair-faced concrete leaving horizontal narrow windows at the bottom for protecting the art works from direct sunlight. The circulation space acts as a buffer zone and it is wraped around by glazing for natural daylight penetration.
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Some art installations are seated on the campus near the main extrance to provide visual experience for the public and students. External furnitures are also provided outside the college building for leisure. All of them are arranged according to the landscape pattern in order to form a harmonic scene and coorespond to the surrounding contexts. Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, January - May, 2014 / Tutor: Michael Richards
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Site Access
After the renovation of the site area, the landscape pattern in the campus area is separated from the main street. The site is pedetrianised and a cycling path is built accross the campus area which encourages the students to ride instead of driving cars and also for safety reason.
Landscape Design
Different shadings of exposed concrete is arranged in strip pattern which corresponds to the geometrical shape of the building. The public area between the Cathedral and the college is mainly paved with concrete flooring. On the other hand, there are more green area for the enclosed courtyards along the castle wall.
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, January - May, 2014 / Tutor: Michael Richards
Library - External Reading Area
The new staircase outside the library connects the external reading area and the pedestrian path. This provides more flexible reading spaces for the students to relax and study. In addition, Students can also go into the library directy through the second entrance instead of passing through the main entrance and the workshops.
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MASTERPLANNING AND STUDENT FLATS LOCATION: CANTERBURY, UNITED KINGDOM A public carpark at the Canterbury City Centre is renovated into a shared area for four new buildings: the student housing, student flats, boarding house and educational building. The remaining carpark spaces will be turned into green areas which provide communal space for the users. The design of the four buildings follows the modular building system and adapts sustainable elements.
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Credits: The design of the student housing, student flats, the boarding house and the educational building are designed by a team of four: Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods, Bayan Dahdah and Lai Ka Weng. The shape of the four buildings are designed individually.
The site are reconstructed into a shared area among four buildings: student housing, student flats, boarding house and educational building. The concept of the masterplan is based on the shape of a hand. The fingers represents the four buildings and the gap represents the circulation. The buildings are rotated according to the sun path which can optimise the natural sunlight penetration and reduce the use of artificial lightings.
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Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
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Concept Diagram Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
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Site Access Routes
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Physical Model
Paths Division
The student flat building is located at the centre of the site and facing the river. The route between the student flat and the student housing is separated into four parts: green area, pedestrian path and cycling path.
Initial Public Landscape Concept
The open area between the student flat and the boarding house is rearranged into a communal area for the public. It is connected to the other side of the river with concrete platforms. External funitures will be fixed in the open space for people to relax and chill.
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
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Garden Space Design Concept Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
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First Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
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South Elevation
The perspective section cuts through the en-suite bedrooms of the student flat. It shows the relationship between the external public space and the student flats, the bedrooms and the internal courtyard. The bedrooms on the ground floor are raised 1 metre high for privacy reason and the risk of flooding. The layout of the bedrooms and shared kitchens are regular. Six en-suite bedrooms shared one kitchen and the roof garden is shared among all the students. The three facades facing the public space are covered with perforated timber cladding. Furthermore, the use of the exposed concrete walls in the courtyard optimises the performance of thermal mass. Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
Compartment layout
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Black roof handrail Cement slabs Gravel Insulation Waterproof membrane Concrete slab
Insulation Precast Concrete panel
Foldable shutters (perforated wood cladded) Internal Courtyard rendering
North Elevation
Section cut through the exposed concrete wall that are facing the courtyard.
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2013 / Tutor: Tom Sweet / Teamed with Kerry Weaver, Petra Inthewoods and Bayan Dahdah.
LANDSCAPE
WELLNESS CENTRE LOCATION: FAVERSHAM, UNITED KINGDOM The wellness centre is located within the existing Oare Gunowder Works Country Park in Faversham, Kent. The design of the building and the landscape corresponds to the surrounding environment, the contours and features. The surrounding landscape integrates with the interior and creates a stress-free experience for patients and visitors.
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THe wellness centre is connected by five blocks. The middle block is located on the ground level and the other blocks are recessed by 0.5 metres and 1 metre respectively following the contours. In addition, all the rooms are located on one side facing south-east which can optimise the penetration of natural daylight and protect the patients’ privacy. The pattern on the facade is the combination of white and light green cement boards which blend well into the surrounding environment .
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NORTH - WEST ELEVATION
Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2012 / Tutor: Toby Ware
The wellness centre provides not only a healing environment, but also acts as a home and a garden for the patients.
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The private garden area are designed in curvy shape according to the contours of the site. Different types of vegetation are planted in the garden for therapy usage in order to provide a stress-free environment for the users. The paths divided the garden into several zones, such as herb garden, cut flower garden and vegetable garden. These gardens are located outside the rooms and they also take part in the therapy process.
Perspective Garden Drawing
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Horizontal Section Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2012 / Tutor: Toby Ware
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Construction Details of the Facade Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2012 / Tutor: Toby Ware
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Interior Space - Daytime Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2012 / Tutor: Toby Ware
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Interior Space - Nightime Institution: University of Kent, UK / Academic, September - December, 2012 / Tutor: Toby Ware
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Sketchbook Images
Sketchbook Images ARCHITECTURE 2010-2011 2010-2011 PROJECTS AND DRAWINGS
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LOCATION: MACAU YOUTH I played with lots lots of drawing media, suchsuch as ink bleach, I played with of drawing media, as with ink with bleach, ACTIVITY AND EXHIBITION watercolour withwith soft soft pastel, colour pencils , acrylic, pencils watercolour pastel, colour pencils , acrylic, pencils and and alsoalso applied them on different textured objects. CENTRE applied them on different textured objects. SEPTEMBER, 2014
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Panorama View of the Exhibition Venue
terms of architecture. I elaborate my architectural point of view through my drawings and designs.
The exhibition venue is divided into three parts: the first part near the entrance showed my latest academic project including design panels and models; the second part shows my peronsal sketches of Macau; last but not least, the third part shows a range of architectural drawings during my A- level studies. In addition, I recorded my daily drawing progress and transformed it into some time-lapse video. Therefore, the audiences could enjoy the finished art pieces but also pay more attention to the drawing progress.
Exhibition Venue Personal, September 2014 / Location: Macau Youth Activity and Exhibition Centre
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Design Panels of the architectural project
Design Panels of the architectural project
During the soft opening, I invited my family and friends to come. This is a good opportunity for me to show them around and explain my design aesthetics. Through this exhibition, I hope more people can be aware of the sustainability issues and how it will influence our city and create a better living environemt in the future. Audiences Personal, September 2014 / Location: Macau Youth Activity and Exhibition Centre
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ARCHITECTURAL Sketchbook Images Sketchbook Images 2010-2011 ILLUSTRATIONS 2010-2011 The The images show the selected works fromfrom my art images show the selected works mysketchbook art sketchbook during highhigh school. I started to research different types of of during school. I started to research different types architecture and and different drawing techniques thatthat artists architecture different drawing techniques artists applied on architectural drawings. applied on architectural drawings.
MY PERSONAL CREATIVE ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONS The The drawing topics include several iconic architecture suchsuch AND SKETCHES OF drawing topics include several iconic architecture as the Tower in Paris, Harrods and and British Museum in in as Eiffel the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Harrods British Museum ARCHITECTURE IN MACAU London, Casa Batlló and Sagrada Família in Barcelona. I played withwith lots lots of drawing media, suchsuch as ink bleach, I played of drawing media, as with ink with bleach, watercolour withwith soft soft pastel, colour pencils , acrylic, pencils watercolour pastel, colour pencils , acrylic, pencils and and alsoalso applied them on different textured objects. applied them on different textured objects.
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London, Casa Batlló and Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
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The Tetris City Personal, Summer 2015
The Pin-Pen City
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Coloane, Macau
Macau Scene
Portuguese House Facade in Macau Personal, 2013-2014
Lai Ka Weng, Jasmine Email: jasmine.laikw@googlemail.com