Portfolio
2016 - 2019 Masters in Architecture Selected Works
So Jing Wen Singapore T +65 9234 9226 so.jingwen@gmail.com https://issuu.com/jingwen.so
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Singa p ore U nivers ity of Technolo g y and De si gn
M aste rs in Arc hite cture
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Singa p ore U nivers ity of Technolo g y and De si gn
B ac he lors in Sc ie nce
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N ationa l J u nior Col l ege
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WORK EXPERIENCE I n te r n at OWMF A rch itects
Se p - De c 2018
I n te r n at WOW A rch itects
M ay - Aug 2017
I n te r n at DP A rch itects
Jun - Aug 2016
AWARDS DPA B e st Ma sters of A rch itectu re Th es is (O ve rall)
2019
S i n gapore Institu te of A rch itects (SIA ) Stu d e nt Awards
2019
B e st A rch itectu ra l Des ig n for Res ea rch Statio n i n Orangutan Have n
2019 (to be constructed)
SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES Rh i n o ceros 3D
Digital
G ras sh op p er Re vi t Vra y S ketc hu p Auto C AD A do b e I l l u strator A do b e P h otos h op A do b e I nd es ig n A do b e L ig h troom B am b o o a nd ratta n mod el ma king K n i tt i n g I l l u st ration F l o ral Arra ngement M acrame wea ving C al l i grap h y a nd typ og ra p h y
Analog
MASTERS IN ARCHITECTURE SELECTED WORKS
PORTFOLIO
P R OJ E CTS
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CONTESTED TERRITORIES
BAMBOO REVISIONS
SO JING WEN
Reinterpreting the bamboo architecture of Simón Vélez
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PORTFOLIO
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TENSILE CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
PHOSPHENE
PERSONAL WORKS
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Architectural model - 1:30 - Materials: rattan, foam, acrylic, 3d printed joints
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the poetics of construction Reinterpreting the bamboo architecture of Simón Vélez
Architecture is invariably as much about structure and construction as it is about space and abstract form. This thesis seeks to explore the spatial and geometric potential of bamboo as a building material, more specifically, the architecture of Colombian architect Simón Vélez. The research will focus on the poetic dimension of the translation from line drawings by the architect to three-dimensional space. The language derived from this study will then be applied to the design project, as a reinvention of Vélez’s novel techniques in bamboo construction.
instructor Felix Raspall location Hangzhou, China project involvement Individual
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T H E S I S P R E PA R AT I O N CASE STUDIES
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church without religion
tolhuistuin pavilion
zeri pavilion
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tolhuistuin pavilion
zeri pavilion
01.1. / construction techniques
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church without religion
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Construction techniques
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Drawing techniques
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Terminate
Intersect
b1
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Linear
Radial
Offset
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Bundling
Plane
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Joinery - Materials: acrylic, 3d print
T H E S I S P R E PA R AT I O N P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
Distinct central axis defined in the model as the main circulation. The staggered spine and modules created an angled
T H E S I S P R E PA R AT I O N P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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2 Linear module L1
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central access to the pavilion.
Modules
Plan
Sub spaces Linear module L2 on both sides of the model that can be agglomerated along the
Distinct central axis defined in the model
central axis. Each module is defined by 4 Spine arcs that meet at the center point. Multiple spines defined by distinct axes
as the main circulation. The staggered
along the sides of the model.
Spine
1
spine and modules created an angled
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
central access to the pavilion.
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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Naves Hierarchy of spaces similar to traditional Gothic cathedrals. Large voids shaped by
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Modules THE POETICS OF CONSTRUCTION
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Sub spaces Linear module L2 on both sides of the model that can be agglomerated along the
axis defined in the model
central Spine axis. Each module is defined by 4 arcs that meet at the center point. Multiple spines defined by distinct axes
ulation. The staggered
along the sides of the model.
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les created an angled
o the pavilion.
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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Naves
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t the center point. defined by distinct axes
of the model.
the naves create deceptive lightness of Modules Plan
the structure. The nave terminates with a Curved O1 and straight segments are Offset module bundle with a pointy characteristic. threaded from spine to spine to create a 1 4
T H E P O E T I C S O F C O N S T R U8 C T ◀I O N
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omerated along the
h module is defined by 4
weaved Spine mesh. Versatility of the module to Arc & rhythm generate undulating meshes that connect Vertical and horizontal central spine at different heights. defined bythrough framed openings the of model. Movement staggeringtoarcs
varying amplitude. The expansion and
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Naves compression of each structural layer
ces similar to traditional
generates a rhythmic roof. The spine consists of multiple elements
ls. Large voids shaped by
that resemble naves that form a walkway
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Plan Long elevation
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modules are arrayed around the center Spine Torque radially. Spine is defined on both sides of the
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that twistand in different to the Central diagonal directions lines that form Rotated generate torque. of the model define primary frames structure
Long elevation
that twistand in different Central diagonaldirections lines that to form the Rotated generate torque. of the model define primary frames structure
frames that are rotated by 45 degrees. The
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rotated where the Modulesframes generate torque Short Plan Long elevation elevation end points of each bamboo cross between Each module is symmetrical along the two frames.
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Varying amplitude of the central dome and smaller radial domes creates rhythm
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in the structure. Compression & expansion
Compression and expansion of arcs create
frames that are rotated by 45 degrees. The
different roof heights and shape the
e the hierarchy of spaces.
rotated where the Modulesframes generate torque Short Plan Long elevation end points of each bamboo cross between Eachframes. module is symmetrical along the two
interior spaces.
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central spine and overlap to form a
ayed around the center 4
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lements alongare theoffset. spine e base points
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with different hierachies
central space where the diagonal axes Arc & rhythm converge.
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Roof layers
Varying amplitude of the central dome
Complexity and density in roof layers
and smaller radial domes creates rhythm
create light patterns that enhance the
in the structure. Compression & expansion
interior space.
o the pavilion. plified into two square
Compression and expansion of arcs create
rotated by 45 degrees. The
different roof heights and shape the
generate torque where the
interior spaces.
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Detail Long elevation Shortjoints elevation Experimental models - Materials: rattan, d-board, acrylic, 3d printed
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nd overlap to form a
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ach bamboo cross between symmetrical along the
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central space where the diagonal axes Arc & rhythm converge.
aves that form a walkway
T H E P O E T I C S O F C O N S T R U C10 T I O◀N
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central spine and overlap to form a
access points to the pavilion. Structure is simplified into two square
.re of the model define
L2
modules are arrayed around the center Spine Torque radially. Spine is defined on both sides of the Linear ofthe elements alongare theoffset. spine modelarray where base points
hmic roof. sts of multiple elements 2
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access points to the pavilion. Structure is simplified into two square
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Modules and differentiate the hierarchy of spaces. Plan
Three modules with different hierachies Offset module O2 and dimensions can be identified. These
Three modules with different hierachies Offset module O2 and dimensions can be identified. These
de. The expansion and
each structural layer
Modules and differentiate the hierarchy of spaces. T H E P O E T I C S O F C O N S T R U C10 T I O◀ N
deceptive lightness of
Naves compression of each structural layer generates a rhythmic roof. The spine consists of multiple elements
varying amplitude. The expansion and
P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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L1
weaved Spine mesh. Versatility of the module to Arc & rhythm generate undulating meshes that connect Vertical and horizontal central spine at different heights. defined by through framed openings the of model. Movement staggeringtoarcs
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Gothic cathedrals. Large voids shaped by
oth sides of the model
Plan Long elevation
the structure. The nave terminates with a Curved O1 and straight segments are Offset module bundle with a pointy characteristic. threaded from spine to spine to create a
Hierarchy of spaces similar to traditional 2
the naves create deceptive lightness of Plan Modules
here the diagonal axes Roof layers Complexity and density in roof layers
ial domes creates rhythm
create light patterns that enhance the
expansion
interior space.
nd expansion of arcs create
eights and shape the
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Detail Long elevation
density in roof layers
terns that enhance the
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LINEAR T H E S I S P R E PA R AT I O N P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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Bundling Bundling
Linear module L1 L I N E ALRI N E A R Bundling Bundling Bundling Bundling
L1
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Modules
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Arc & rhythm
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Arc & rhythm Arc & rhythm
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L2
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Linear Linear module module L2 L2 Linear module L2 b1
L2
Terminate Terminate
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T H E S I S P R E PA R AT I O N P H Y S I C A L E X P LO R AT I O N S
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Bundling
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Bundling
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Bundling Bundling
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THESIS SITE SELECTION
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SHANGHAI
EAST
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HANGZHOU
NINGBO
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Map of Hangzhou
THESIS SITE SELECTION
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HA NG ZH OU
BAMBOO FOREST
EX PR ES SW AY
RICE PA D D I E S
SITE
500m
XIKOU VILLAGE
1km
BAIZHANG
HANGZHOU
2km
Map of Baizhang
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M O U N TA I N O U S REGION
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THESIS A P P L I C AT I O N TO S I T E
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Main structure
Spine and modules
Intermmediate structure Spine Module
Main road
Movement through site
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Steepest topography
Existing trail Steeper topography Gentler topography
Programmatic nodes
Visitor centre
Museum
Community centre
Program
Residents
Workshop
Children Cafe
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Kindergarten
System
International visitors Local visitors
Library
Bamboo craftsmen
THESIS A P P L I C AT I O N TO S I T E
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Topographic system
Structural system
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Linear module L1
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Plan
Structural plan
THESIS LINEAR MODULE L1
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Linear module L1
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Structural plan
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Render of framed view at mezzanine
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Architectural model - 1:100 - Materials: wooden sticks, bristol, foam, acrylic
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contested territories Strategies for an integrated sustainable design in Summatra
The assignment is to design a building that hosts and showcases research activities by YEL, Pan Eco and SOCP, to be located in Orangutan Haven, Summatra. The key function is to promote understanding of science, nature studies, and field research. In response to the climatic and ecological conditions, ‘Lark’ is strategically positioned at the top of the valley to establish a visual and physical relationship to the topography. The project also considers the specific social conditions, availability of material resources, talent and technical skills. Additionally, questions of contemporary didactical, curatorial concepts and their spatial implementation informs the design approaches.
‘Lark’ was selected as best architectural design by the jury and construction planning is underway in Orangutan Haven.
instructor location program project involvement
Felix Raspall with Sebastian Linsin (FCL) Summatra, Indonesia Research center In collaboration with Lee Xin Ting
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Master plan
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SITE SITE PLAN
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Site plan
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Second floor plan
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First floor plan FALL 2019
P R O G R A M & C I R C U L AT I O N PLAN
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CONTESTED TERRITORIES
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CO N S T R U C T I O N & A N ATO M Y A N ATO M Y
CONTESTED TERRITORIES
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DETAIL FLOOR
CONTESTED TERRITORIES
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DETAIL MEZZANINE
CONTESTED TERRITORIES
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FALL 2019
DETAIL ROOF
P R OJ E CT
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SEMESTER
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CHAPTER
SUB CHAPTER
SUB CHAPTER
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bamboo revisions Architecture & materiality
Architecture has a fundamental relationship to materiality. Bamboo revisions focuses on a specific material, bamboo to investigate the process of spatial design and construction. The studio begins with a short assignment “the chair” to develop design and fabrication skills in bamboo, through the construction of a full-scale prototype chair. The knowledge is then applied at an architectural scale to a design proposal for the bamboo village of Bai Zhang, China. ‘Mandala’ investigates the geometric potential of bamboo that emerges from its unique construction techniques such as bundling. The reference to complex geometries in islamic patterns develops an organisation system that translates ‘the chair’ to an architectural scale while retaining unique physical properties of the material.
instructor location program project involvement
Felix Raspall Hangzhou, China Mixed program In collaboration with Lee Xin Ting
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Furniture - 1:1 - Materials: bamboo, twine, plastic
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Furniture - 1:1 - Materials: bamboo, twine, fabric
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Geometric iterations
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1.2.3 Dimensions
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Top
Front
Top
Front
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Elevation
THE CHAIR FA B R I C AT I O N
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1.2.4 Fabrication
Cut bamboo at node node bamboo to length length at
and split splitbamboo bamboointo into4 4 Hammer and
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Shave Shavebamboo bamboothin to thin
Bend to correct angleangle Bendstrips all 3 pieces to correct
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Bend Bend strip ring into ring
Place in in position positionand andtape tapejoints joints
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Tie knots
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ring Attach ring
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Render of teahouse dome
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Render of performance theatre
GIR IH TIL IN G SPL ITTIN G
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DALA
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S PAT I A L D O M E
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Furniture scale CH AIR CH AIR
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Geometric iterations
GIR IH TIL IN G
216 ° 14 4 ° 10 8 °
14 4 ° 10 8 °
DECAGO N
Decagon
P E N TA G O N
Pentagon
72 °
72 °
R H OM B US
Bobbin
Rhombus
72 °
B O B B IN
B OW TIE
Bow tie
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I N S P I R AT I O N
M B OO CH AIR
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14 4 °
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CONCEPT
N D AM L AA N D A L A
PAT I A L D O M E
GIR IH TIL
I T E R AT I O N S
I T E R AT I O N
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古 城
文 化 礼 堂
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Site plan
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高
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BAMBOO VILLAGE LANDSCAPE & TOPOGRAPHY
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Visitor centre
Gallery
Linear tessellation
Basic strapwork
Projection of domes
Radial module
Performance seating
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Night market Scaling
Radial tessellation
Linear tessellation
Trim
Teahouse
Weaving topo
Domes & plazas
Pathways
Final topography
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Topographic grid
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Hyperbolic parabola Performance theatre 66
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Dome Teahouse
P R OJ E CT
secondary & cladding
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primary
primary
secondary & cladding 67
bundling
bundling SPRING 2018
Structural system
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Experimental model - Materials: acrylic, pins, cloth
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Pavilion - 1:1 - Materials: bamboo struts, steel, stretchflex fabric
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tensile configurations Outdoor canopy in dense tropical cities
Covered exterior s pa ce p l a ys a cr i ti cal ro le i n e quator i al ci ti e s. Tens il e config u rations ex p l ores th e use of ne w de si gn to o ls and di gi tal fa brication pa ired with l ig h tweig h t and low e ne rg y mate r i als to create ne w typ ol og ies for ca nopy stru ctu re s. Me mb rane te nsegr i ty str ucture s form th e p rima r y a rea of stu d y, whe re te nsi on and co mpre ssi on force s res ol ve to form a n u l tra l ig h tweig h t , f re e -spanni ng str ucture . The i ni ti al p h ys ica l exp l orations in form findi ng culmi nate i n a canopy pro posal th at is constru cted at 1: 1 s ca l e to be te ste d for str uctural, the r mal and a irfl ow p erforma nce. A n intens e p roce ss o f prototypi ng and te sti ng fo r t h e d eta il of d is crete connections betwe e n co mpre ssi on me mb e rs and the continu ou s m em bra ne we re cr i ti cal to the f i nal asse mb ly. Th e stu d io h a s s u bs eq u entl y res u lte d i n the pub li cati o n o f a re search pa p er at th e IA SS A nnu a l Symp os iu m 2019 ( Str uctural Me mb rane s) and i s u n de rgo i ng f ur the r re search at SUTD.
instructor location program project involvement
Kenneth Joseph Tracy SUTD, Singapore Tropical tensile canopy Studio collaboration
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T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
DESIGN PROPOSAL AXONOMETRY
SUMMER 2018
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Structural system
T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
Visualisation of stress distribution
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Design proposal for knit tensegrity shell
SUMMER 2018
D E S I G N TO FA B R I C AT I O N D I G I TA L FA B R I C AT I O N
T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
D E S I G N TO FA B R I C AT I O N
SEWING
Edge seam & pocket
Fixed end pocket 80
Extendable end pocket
SUMMER 2018
Seam to seam
D E S I G N TO FA B R I C AT I O N
STRUT
T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
Typical strut detail
Fixed ends
Extendable ends 81
Ground strut detail
SUMMER 2018
Connection to ground plane
D E S I G N TO FA B R I C AT I O N
F I N A L A S S E M B LY
T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
Sewing
Struts
Zund cut
Cast rod in bamboo with resin
Fold and pockets
Secure strut end and nut
Completed edges and pocket
Insert strut into pocket
SUMMER 2018
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D E S I G N TO FA B R I C AT I O N
F I N A L A S S E M B LY
T E N S I L E CO N F I G U R AT I O N S
Ground connection
Assembly
Insert rod through fabric
Extend struts to make fabric taut
Insert rod through metal plate
Erect pavilion
Secure metal plate to ground
Secure tent in marked positions
SUMMER 2018
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phosphene Installation for Singapore Night Festival 2017
P h os p h ene is a jour ne y of i nspi rati on, sur pr i se s and s ig nifica nce. Th e work ce le b rate s the b eauti f ul mome nts i n th e Singa p ore N ig h t Festi val’s de cade -lo ng jour ne y, i nvi ti ng vis itors to s h a re the jo ur ne y as the y wande r through a d a rk a nd wind ing ca ver n o f dynami c, twi nk li ng li ghts and unexpe cte d tur ns. P h os p h ene d e vel op ed through Si ngapore Ni ght Fe sti val’s (SN F) O p en C a ll for Ni ght Li ghts. The pro je ct was a col l a boration betwe e n stude nts f ro m archi te cture , eng ineerin g and i nfor mati o n syste ms i n SUTD.
location National Design Center project involvement Group collaboration with Praxis+
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Installation - 1:1 - Materials: cardboard, PP board, film, LED lights, carpet, cable ties
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PHOSPHENE
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SUMMER 2017
Structural system
FINAL DESIGN
AXONOMETRY
FINAL DESIGN
FA B R I C AT I O N
Zund cutter
PHOSPHENE
Painting cardboard black
Cable tie outer cardboard skin
Sticking film to pp board with spray mount
Assemble frames
Attach frame and lights to cardboard skin
Light testing
Attach inner pp board skin to frame
Assemble tunnel sections
SUMMER 2017
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I L LU S T R AT I O N
PERSONAL WORKS
LOOMINGWOES
other works
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I L LU S T R AT I O N
LOOMINGWOES
PERSONAL WORKS
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