Bachelor of Science (hons) in Architecture INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT (AR2615/AR2613/AR2622) Name: Lai Jia Yi ID: 0315957 Tutor: Ar.Zahari Zubir
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNSHIP PRACTICAL TRAINING. CHAPTER 1.1: INTRODUCTION The module of practical training is aimed to introduce students to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural and construction practices. It is also an essential precourse for all the students in order to complete degree as well as graduate from the course. The internship practical training provides students the working experience that would develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings. Via the 10 week period practical at the locations selected by the student themselves, students will further appreciate the resource planning issues take place in an architect’s practice. Within the 10 weeks period of practical training, the trainee Lai Jia Yi (0315957) has begun working in zlgdesign starting from 3rd of January 2017 to 10th of March 2017.
CHAPTER 1.2: OBJECTIVES OF INTERNSHIP PRACTICAL TRAINING The module objectives are stated at below: 1. Create awareness and understanding among students of the existence and application of the Uniform Building by-laws and similar Building Regulations existing nationally and internationally 2. Generate an awareness among students with regards the different activities that occur within the typical architect’s office 3. Introduce students to the requirements of keeping log-books and accurate/informative project documentation.
CHAPTER 2.0: COMPANY BACKGROUND CHAPTER 2.1: INTRODUCTION OF COMPANY
Address: Bangungan Pedagangan D7, Sentul. Email: info@zlgdesign.com
Zlgdesign was set up some 20 years ago by two architect both trained in London under the banner of zeidlerlim design. Susanne Zeidler had worked and studied under sir Peter Cook in London and Frankfurt, and later at the Bartlett, London, whereas Huat Lim trained at the Architectural Association London, and then went on to work at foster and partners in the UK (at the time the chelsea reach offices had not yet been built) in 1984 and for foster france at the time, in Nimes, south of France. zlgdesign has a philosophy of work that is largely based on research, examination, critique and exploration of cutting edge issues, among the current pursuits are sustainability and energy concerns. These have become deeply rooted in their work. All projects begin with thoughtful research and development of unique and exclusive concepts without compromising the quality of the execution, meaning there is commitment in putting adequate resources to each project undertaken, no matter how small the budget. Documentation has also become a big part of what zlgdesign work culture, and has over the years become almost a customary procedure, as they pride themselves in executing these most expeditiously and with great passion. ("zlgdesign", 2017) “In 1992 when Susanne and me started thinking of doing competitions our focus was only design and ever since our work revolved around ideas and concepts that go beyond what was then always a predefined architectural pursuit or entity. We had simply wanted to do architecture that would not only engage the human spirit, but also something with a deep philosophy behind the work. Up to this day, there has been a little problem I have to solve in my head, and that is that I think architecture is taking much longer to becoming like what good art is, it is not so generative and it is not always assuming an emotive role, like a good work of art does. We think that it is possible for us to connect to our buildings as easily as we can connect to art, or to our music, or to things that we adore, like our children or our books.�
CHAPTER 3.0: INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Throughout the 10 weeks of internship training program, the company zlgdesign provided opportunities to be involved in projects ranging from predesign & schematic design phase, design development phase, permit application, contract documentation phase and contact administration phase. The number listed below are the projects I was involved for the past 10 weeks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Langkawi Hotel- Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi. Senawang Residential Development- Mukim Senawang, Daerah Seremban Hercules Corporate Office- D-13-05 Empire Damansara Soho 2, Jalan PJU 8/8 Damansara Perdana Eco Ardence Sales Village- Eco World, Setia Alam Eco Ardence Jaya Grocer- Eco World, Setia Alam Eco Ardence Lab Commercial Development- Eco World, Setia Alam Boh Extension- Cameron Highland Ethos Book (publishment) ABC Book (publishment)
CHAPTER 3.1 Langkawi Hotel- Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi.
Project Name: Langkawi Hotel
Location: Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi Site Area: 0.92 Acres, 39.945 f Total GFA: 96.602 Task Assigned:
Physical Model Making (Conceptual Development usage) Inspect and building site model Rendering targeted site Perspective rendering of space usage Translating idea development into presentable diagrams
Langkawai Hotel is the first project that I’ve been involved to ever since I started with internship. The site selected by client is located right adjacent to the seashore, where the future development of Langkawi Hotel lies in a big patch of greenscape that makes a complicated topography to the site. In order to bridge in an immediate connection between the landscape and building, I’ve been assigned to make a few study model that would aids on the design process of Langkawi Hotel.
Photo 3.1.1 shows the sketch model of Langkawi. There are a few amendment changes during the design development. The sketch model at first was designed to have a sharp geometry, where its edgy form does not compatible with the adjacent landscape. Hence, the second sketch model has been designed to have a curvy blend which blends in the building and the environment effectively.
Photo 3.1.2 shows the ribbon bend of Langkawi Hotel.
Photo 3.1.3 shows the rendered site plan of Langkawi Hotel.
Photo 3.1.4 shows the rendered perspective of Langkawi Hotel. Besides, I’ve also been assigned to translate the idea development diagrams on scratch into a clearer format, which would give a better presentation to the idea of designing the building.
CHAPTER 3.2 Senawang Residential Development- Mukim Senawang, Daerah Seremban Project Name: Senawang Residential Development Location: Mukim Senawang, Daerah Seremban Site Area: 10.52 Acres, 458.391 sqf Total GFA: 597,057 sqf Task Assigned:
Physical Model Making (Conceptual Development usage) Rendering targeted site Preparing Elevation drawings
Senawang project is the second task that I’ve been receiving ever since I came to the office. It is a humongous development project which includes six building blocks in an empty land situated in Senawang. The development of the project includes designing 3 blocks of townhouses, three blocks of apartments, 2 facilities building, 1 block low cost apartment together with the landscape. The task I’ve been assigned in this project is to build a physical model which would shows the connection of the building to the outer context, which includes the temperature and climate, and how it contributes the comfort level of the users.
Photo 3.2.1 shows the sketch model of Senawang project. According to the office, the car park level of the building has been elevated in order to allow ventilation to the building, making the whole building having full openness to the surrounding. Afer finishing the physical model, the office has realize that the difference in the topography levels might breaks all the building blocks apart into different heights, hence it might not be able to sustain with a flat platform itself. Hence, the office has decided to change their design scheme of the decking which is used to connect all the building blocks.
Photo 3.2.2 shows the physical model of Senawang project. The platform lies beneath the center blocks indicates the decking which functions as connector to link residents in different blocks. Other than physical model itself, I’ve been assigned to design and prepare the elevation of block B townhouse, together with both side of apartment of building blocks E for the tender meeting.
Photo 3.2.3 shows the elevation of Townhouse Block B4-B6 facing inwards. There are two design scheme for the elevation. The one facing towards the inner blocks and the one facing outwards to the landscape. Huat Lim, the director of zlgdesign has provided the team a direction of what he wants for the residential to experience in the building, brick faรงade which presents a solid skin at the same time creating bits of porosity that allows the residents to get engage to the community in Senawang.
Photo 3.2.4 shows the elevation of Apartment Block E4-E6 facing outwards.
Photo 3.2.5 shows the elevation of Apartment Block E4-E6 facing inwards.
On the other hand, the elevation on the other facade uses translucent material which would undertake a breathtaking view with the taking of outdoor corridor which allows for more exposure to the outerscape.
CHAPTER 3.3 Hercules Corporate Office- D-13-05 Empire Damansara Soho 2, Jalan PJU 8/8 Damansara Perdana Project Name: Hercules Corporate office Location: D-13-05 Empire Damansara Soho 2, Jalan PJU 8/8 Damansara Perdana Total GFA per floor: 3,710 sqf. Total GFA: 14,850 sqf. Task Assigned:
Amendment of plan layout Amendment of Façade Scheme Amendment of Elevation Drafing sections Render all drawings Calculate the cost budget of mechanical car parking and car lif system Truck turning radius plan
Hercules Office is the third project that I’ve taken involved to. According to zlg office, the project at first has only been assigned to design the elevation for the Hercules Office, and the other f would be taking over the rest. However, the director of zlgdesign has decided to design all along with the plan layout and the context of the building, because he believes that all design needs to have a linkage in all the way round.
Photo 3.3.1 shows the elevation drawings of Hercules Office. (scheme1)
Photo 3.3.2 shows the elevation drawings of Hercules Office. (scheme1)
Photo 3.3.3 shows the elevation drawings of Hercules Office. (scheme1) The first task I’ve been assigned to do is to test out façade is different scheme. I’m also required to produce elevation and sections drawings to prepare for the CCM meeting. Afer finishing the drawings, I would have to take charge to polish the drawings by applying proper texture and color, making it more appealing for the client’s likeness and understanding.
Photo 3.3.4 shows the section drawings of Hercules Office.
Photo 3.3.5 shows the section drawings of Hercules Office.
Photo 3.3.6 shows the turning radius of container truck in Hercules Office. Later on, I’ve been assigned to calculate the turning radius which would requires for the container truck of the Hercules office to drives in and out of the building. I’ve also been assigned to design a parking layout which would create more bay provision and make the ease of driving into the factory. The comparison graph between lif car park system and mechanical car parking has been prepared in order to lower down the budget for parking provision at the same time providing as many parking bays as possible.
Photo 3.3.7 shows the plan drawings of Hercules Office and the layout of mechanical carparking and carlif system.
CHAPTER 3.4 Eco Ardence Sales Village- Eco World, Setia Alam Project Name: Eco Ardence Sales Village Location: Eco World, Setia Alam Site Area: 15000 sqf Task Assigned:
Render Perspective Amendment of perspective drawings
Eco Ardence project is another humongous project takes over by zlgdesign, which has been going on for a long span of time ever since it started. The task I’ve been assigned in this project is to render the elevations for the CCM meeting.
Photo 3.4.1 shows the rendered perspective of sales gallery. (Scheme1)
Photo 3.4.2 shows the rendered perspective of sales gallery. (Scheme2)
Photo 3.4.3 shows the rendered perspective of sales gallery. (Scheme3)
Photo 3.4.4 shows the rendered perspective of sales gallery. (Scheme4)
Chapter 3.5 Eco Ardence Jaya Grocer- Eco World, Setia Alam Project Name: Eco Ardence Jaya Grocer Location: Eco World, Setia Alam Site Area: 22,000 sqf Task Assigned:
Preparing tender drawings Amendment of plan, elevations, sections Prepare tender drawings for Reflected ceiling plan Prepare tender drawings for light fittings schedule
Photo 3.5.1 shows the plan of Jaya Grocer.
Photo 3.5.2 shows the roof plan of Jaya Grocer.
Photo 3.5.3 shows the roof plan of Jaya Grocer.
Photo 3.5.4 shows the section of Jaya Grocer. In this project, I was required to rearrange the M&E layout of the grocer building, at the same time amending the drawings based on the comments of the consultant. All these drawings are prepared based on tender drawings submission.
Photo 3.5.5 shows the reflected ceiling plan of Jaya Grocer.
Photo 3.5.6 shows the reflected ceiling plan of Jaya Grocer.
I’ve also been assigned to study the specification requires by the client and apply it to the drawings, so that the clients would acknowledge the amendment made to the building. The amendment I’ve made into this project includes the plan, roof plan, reflected ceiling plan, four elevations drawings, sections, zoom in details of structural components, toilet assembly and light fitting schedule.
CHAPTER 3.6 Eco Ardence Lab Commercial Development- Eco World, Setia Alam Project Name: Eco Ardence Lab Commercial Development Location: Eco World, Setia Alam Site Area: 25200 sqf Task Assigned:
Tabulating type of container Tabulating usage of container 3D Amendment of master plan and commercial area
Amendment of Commercial area plan layout and elevation Preparing tender drawings for toilet assembly
The task I’ve been involved in this project includes the amendment of container layout of the commercial area. At first, I was required to tabulate and categorize the type of containers in a proper documentation.
Photo 3.6.1 shows the tabulated data of container layout.
Photo 3.6.2 shows container layout which has gone through minor changes.
Photo 3.6.3 shows container elevations which has gone through minor changes. Later on, I’ve been assigned to produce an amendment of exterior work of the Ardence Lab, then translate the amendment back to the sketchup model that has been prepared by my colleagues.
Photo 3.6.4 and 3.6.5 shows amendment did on 3D. (canopy, railings, pavement, staircase, entranceway and pavement).
Photo 3.6.6 shows the toilet assembly drawings prepared for tender drawing.
Photo 3.6.7 shows the toilet assembly drawings prepared for tender drawing.
Photo 3.6.8 shows the toilet assembly drawings prepared for tender drawing.
Photo 3.6.9 shows the toilet assembly drawings prepared for tender drawing. Afer finishing the container layout, my supervisor has assigned me to produce sets of toilet assembly drawings for the coming tender meeting. The task that were carried out by me includes: finding out the specifications requested by the company and apply it to the drawings, changing an optional layout for toilet assembly due to constraint in container space, producing proper tabulation to the wall finishes and material used. Detail drawings has also been produce in order to showcase the connection between the components and how it was attached. Throughout the projects, I’ve been assigned to join the meeting to discuss about the design solution for the projects. Making it fulfills with the functionality and aesthetical quality in the space.
CHAPTER 3.7 Boh Extension, Cameron Highland Project Name: Boh Extension Location: Cameron Highland Task assigned:
Render perspective for proposed playground area Render plan for proposed playground area Preparing fire escape plan for BP approval Prepare tender drawings for toilet assembly
Boh Extension is the last projects that I’ve taken involve to. The task that I’ve been covered throughout the projects includes: drafing out the toilet assembly for tender purpose, preparing perspective rendering for the playground area which requires to be send off as the new proposal for the building places, preparing drawings for bp approval, and also preparing massing model of specific row in 1:50 scale.
Photo 3.7.1 shows the perspective drawing for proposed playground area (scheme 1).
Photo 3.7.2 shows the perspective drawing for proposed playground area (scheme 2).
Photo 3.7.2 shows the rendered plan for proposed playground area (scheme 2).
Photo 3.7.3 shows the fire escape plan for BP submission.
CHAPTER 3.7 ETHOS BOOK AND ABC BOOK Task assigned:
Amendment of book layout for Ethos. Design new layout for abc book.
Ethos and abc is the book written by Huat Lim and Suzanne Zelder, the directors of the office. In summarization, Ethos book is about the story of Huat and Suzanne, how their life and surrounding context directs their path as an architect, and the people that walks into their life and drives their living. My task for the project is to amend the page layout and edit pictures according to the author’s personal preferences. As for abc book, it is the book that was once being published years ago by zlg. However,
Huat has decided to rearrange the book from A3 square size into A5, hence, I was assigned to design and rearrange the layout accordingly.
CHAPTER 4.0 CONCLUSION This internship program has increased my understanding on how the construction field functions together as one in order to build a building in real life. It starts off from meeting with the clients, going through design process and dealing with authorities over and over again. Architecture that involves in more than mere design and drafing, and also office paper work. My colleagues and directors has helped me a lot to improve my sensitivity towards actual size in real. Thanks to zlgdesign, I’ve learnt a lot of knowledge that would never been told in school.