Curriculum Vitae
JOVAN THEOPHILUS, CHEN I am an Indonesian-Chinese student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in Taiwan. My design approach is a result of collective studies and interests in sustainability, human-centered design, as well as the cultural, social, and economic aspects of human behavior. I strive for a future where architecture harmoniously integrates with nature and human needs. Jl. Bukit Gudang Garam 4 Semarang, Indonesia 50261 currently in Aarhus, Denmark
jovan.amin@gmail.com +45 31845309 +886965021514 @jtaastudio
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION 2020 - PRESENT
National Cheng-Kung University, Dept. of Architecture (B.Arch)
2017 - 2020
Tritunggal Christian Secondary School (Science stream)
Taiwan ROC Indonesia
EXPERIENCE 2023-2024
CEBRA Architecture (on-going Internship)
2023
YS SPACEDESIGN (Internship)
2022
Architectural Visualization Workshop by KUNKUN Visual
2022
97 STUDIO (Internship)
2022
NCKU OCSA (Overseas Chinese Student Association)
2022
NCKU EMI (Teaching Assistant)
2021
TISA (Tainan Indonesian Student Association)
Design Assistant, Denmark
Design Assistant, Taiwan ROC Participant, online, Indonesia
Architecture Intern, Taiwan ROC Head of Design, Taiwan ROC Speaker, Taiwan ROC
Head of Event Planning, Taiwan ROC
AWARDS + COMPETITION 2023
Outstanding Student Award
Award by National Cheng-Kung University, Dept. of Architecture
ARCHSTORMING : Mayukwayukwa Refugee Center Honorable Mention. held by Archstorming, UNHCR, PROVS A.C.
INSPIRELI 8th Annual Awards
participant. held by INSPIRELI CTU in Prague
2022
Toilet Rennovation Design
Honorable Mention. held by NCKU Architecture Alumni Foundation
AKSITEKTUR 2022 : Along the Seaside
participant. held by Trisakti University, Dept. of Architecture Student Union
2019
Central Java Highschool Poster Design Competition 3rd Prize. held by Central Java Region Government
SKILL SET Rhino 3D
Enscape
Adobe Illustrator
Sketchup
D5 Render
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Lumion
Adobe InDesign
Revit
Vray
Adobe Lightroom
Archicad
Final Cut X
LANGUAGE English
fluent
Chinese
fluent
Indonesian
native
Malay
proficient
CONTENTS 01 SUPERBLOCK public housing / 1-10
02 VERANDA OF LIFE refugee center / 11 - 18
Projects Archive // 2023 // The Humanoid // 2022 // Nomad City, SymbioHood, Back to the Mansonry, Eco vres in Between, Biophilic-Hub, Adaptive-reuse of Tokyo Cathedral // 2020 // Geometry Twist, Honeycom
03 MILLENIA school / 19 - 26
04 MISCELLANEOUS other / 27 - 30
o[SEA]stem, The Rendezvouz Point @DongNing, Urban Oasis // 2021 // S>XL House, Art Sanctuary, Loumb Pavillion, Syn-mimicry // graphic design // photography online : jovanamin.wixsite.com/jtaastudio
01 SUPERBLOCK
Mixed-use Public Housing Complex 2023 Academic Work Site // Tainan, Taiwan Team // Ying-Chiao, Hsu
Site Analysis + Urban Design Approach
Site Analysis. The site is situated in downtown Tainan, directly across from the Tainan train station. Its surroundings encompass diverse communities, including students, locals, and foreign workers. Given the cultural and historical buildings surrounding the site, it is imperative that the housing project positively contributes to the community. The project aims to address the challenges of community cohesiveness and the scarcity of urban public space. Anticipating future development, including an LRT station across from the site, we are designing a TOD-based urban hub that fosters connections among people and cultivates vibrant communities.
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01 Site Context
02 Extrude Mass
03 Stack Program
04 Urbanize!
Concept + Scheme
Unit Design. The mechanism of our living space (unit) comprises three main components: the frame, the core space, and its 加蓋區 (flexible space). These three parts integrate to form a new hybrid and open building system. The frame serves as a building block for both the units and the entire building, functioning as the primary structural framework. The core space encompasses essential areas such as the bedroom, kitchen, toilet, and living area, constituting a complete unit in itself. The flexible space complements the core space and defaults as a terrace, offering the option to customize or create additional space according to individual preferences. This space can be adjusted to suit the user’s specific needs. The customization of the flexible space results in a new facade co-created by the inhabitant, aptly named the community facade.
Conventional
Intertwined
Conventional mixed-use designs emphasize retail space, often neglecting public areas. Housing and public/retail spaces are usually kept separate.
SUPERBLOCK challenges traditional urban architecture by integrating retail, commercial, and green spaces through the PUBLIC PLATFORM.
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Community Facade + 50 Year Scheme
Community Facade. The concept of the Community Facade embodies a collaborative endeavor, born out of co-creation and synergy among community members. Each individual unit is designed with a FLEXIBLE SPACE, fostering a diverse and distinctive facade that mirrors the community and its surroundings. This facade appears almost alive, continuously evolving and reproducing itself, presenting an ever-changing display that echoes the passage of time, the essence of space, and the richness of culture. In essence, it’s a tangible manifestation of a living neighborhood, one co-created and shaped by its residents, reflecting the essence of communal living. Our objective is to introduce an innovative housing prototype that seamlessly aligns with the dynamics of the community and its culture, evolving alongside humanity’s progress and nurturing the symbiotic relationship between people and their living spaces.
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Community Facade + 50 Year Scheme
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Floor Plans + Section Plans
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1. Exhibition space 2. Office 3. Housing 4. Student dorm 5. Retail 6. Market 7. Public Platform
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2F Floor Plan
Section Plan
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Floor Plans + Section Plans
3. Public Housing 8. Rooftop Garden
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9F Floor Plan
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Housing Open Building Unit System
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50 years
The open building system allows for sustainability and flexibility. Reprogramming the space won’t cause damage to the structural frame, resulting in a versatile architecture.
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Units Type 540cm X 540cm
TYPE FAMILY M1
TYPE FAMILY M3
65m² // 3 ppl 72m² // 4-5 ppl
63m² // 3-4 ppl 76m² // 4-5 ppl
TYPE STUDIO 22m² // 1 ppl 30m² // 2 ppl
TYPE FAMILY S 55m² // 3 ppl 64m² // 3-4 ppl
TYPE FAMILY M2 basic customized
63m² // 2-3 ppl 76m² // 3-4 ppl
540cm X 540cm
The units offer flexible configuration and adjustability without compromising space quality. Each unit provides ample access to sunlight and a view of the Tainan park or inner courtyard, offering a unique and serene living experience.
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02 VERANDA OF LIFE
Mayukwayukwa Refugee Center 2023 Competition Site // Mayukwayukwa, Zambia Team // Jenny Wu Jasmine Kuo Honorable Chin-Cheng, Ou Mention
Site Background + Concept
main road site
Site Background. Since 1966, Zambia has hosted Angolan refugees due to political upheaval. The oldest African refugee settlement, Mayukwayukwa, was established. Today, Zambia shelters about 105,000 refugees, primarily from Congo, Burundi, and Somalia, with active NGO programs promoting community development and ensuring dignity and improvement opportunities. Access to the site is through dirt roads, with the closest main road approximately 200 meters away. Water is provided by over 100 handpumps within 400 to 600 meters in Mayukwayukwa. A partially constructed 10x10m building is present, intended for integration into the Sustainable Development Center. The site’s flat topography will facilitate construction. Concept. VERANDA OF LIFE advocates for connected spaces without compromising void areas. It suggests using veranda corridors to separate building masses, offering ample communal space and shelter from sun and rain. These verandas are seamlessly integrated into the building design, forming semi-outdoor spaces that enhance sustainability and civic architecture.
volume
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veranda
community!
Concept + Strategy
“There’s a special feeling you get on a veranda that you just can’t get anywhere else” Haruki Murakami
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Site Plan + Construction Stages
solar panel
bamboo roof
timber frame
Classroom
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Bedroom
Bamboo
Orchard + Farm
Sport field
STEP 1 : FOUNDATION
STEP 2 : FRAME
The foundation is made from a mixture of local clay, sand, and cement, with metal plates used as a medium for the wooden structure(frame module) to sit on.
A U-shaped wooden frame is then installed onto the metal plates. The wooden frames are sourced locally and are modular, minimizing construction waste.
Site Plan + Construction Stages
Kitchen
Office
Entrance
Courtyard
Water Tank
STEP 3 : ROOF
STEP 4 : SOLAR PANEL
The roof consists of two main parts: the V-shaped beams and small beams. Once the beams are installed on-site, the roof is then covered with local bamboos.
Solar panels are installed on the roof, and adobe brick walls and inner partitions are constructed. The building’s foundation is then expanded to support the surrounding. 16
Section + Sustainability
Sustainability. Sustainability is at the core of the design, combining environmentally responsible and economically feasible elements to create architecture that progresses and contributes to the well-being and growth of the community.
Ventilation. The design of the wooden roof structure and bamboo roof enhances air circulation within the interior, creating a favorable indoor climate to support various activities.
Rainwater Collection. Bamboo roofs, equipped with bamboo gutters, collect rainwater and store it underground. This water can be utilized in various ways to benefit the community.
The goal of the design is to transform the refugee center into a self-sustaining, eco-friendly complex that fosters community, tices and collective development. This design envisions a harmonious blend of the b
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Section + Sustainabillity
Local Materials. All building materials are locally sourced and produced on-site, aiming to drive the community while also reducing the CO2 emissions from the building process.
Sun Protection. The extended roofs and verandas provide ample shade against the hot-humid weather, creating convenient semi-outdoor spaces for the community.
Micro-climate. Landscapes, orchards, and bamboo forests regulate the micro-climate and improve air quality. They also act as barriers against noise and air pollution.
learning, and growth among its inhabitants. It aims to create a purposeful living environment, encouraging sustainable pracbuilt space with the people it serves, ensuring a brighter, more resilient future for all.
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03 MILLENIA
NextGen Architecture School 2023 Academic Site // Tainan, Taiwan Personal
Site Analysis
*credit to all members of group c
Site Background. The Tainan train station and the roundabout are icons and focal points of the city, converging five major roads in both space and time. They represent historically and culturally significant urban spaces that interconnect the fabric of the city. Within a 1km radius, one can find everything from schools to shopping malls, hotels to museums, shops to monuments—creating a dynamic blend of programs and intentions. The university campus behind the train station emphasizes its presence within the city. While the bustling city life thrives on one side, diverse working groups and migrant workers coexist. It’s a heterogeneous community entrenched at the heart of the city. With future plans for an underground station, will the community reassemble? Will there be a cross-pollination of ideas and knowledge?
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01 Site Context
02 Program Planning
03 Passive Strategies
04 Access + Public
Manifesto
Site Plan
Manifesto. Knowledge is nurtured through the exchange of ideas and communication. Similarly, space is enriched through the passage of time. We aimed to address the struggle architecture schools face in balancing both knowledge and space—a juncture where these two aspects intersect, creating a platform for spontaneous discussions and dialogue. Students and teachers are the driving force shaping the future of the school. It’s vital that their paths intertwine, facilitating a meaningful and organic exchange of knowledge that promotes learning. Millenia introduces what we refer to as ‘the color space,’ where impromptu exchanges occur naturally, elevating the educational environment to a level where learning is unbound and flexible.
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Section Plans + The Color Space
THE COLOR SPACE. Conceived as a flexible and adaptive space situated around the building, it is built to accommodate various activities and enhance the learning environment.
4F space
2F space
3in1 : STUDIO! The studio space is intentionally versatile and adaptive, featuring adjustable glass panels that facilitate its adaptability. When required, these panels can be opened or moved to expand the studio’s space and configuration to adjust to the future needs.
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5F sp
Activity-based Space
pace
critique space
class space
office / administration
exhibition space
discussion space
event space
Plaza
green space
Rooftop
3in1 : CLASS!
3in1 : CRITIQUE!
During design studios or small class discussions, the studio space can be opened to create niche spaces to accommodate the class. Glass panels are used as large boards to stimulate creative discussions, and cork panels are also available for use.
During critique sessions, the studio space is reconfigured, and glass panels are moved to create additional space. Cork boards are utilized as presentation boards. Since critique sessions don’t occur daily, there’s no wasted space.
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Floor Plans + Structural Systems
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Site Plan
Structural Systems. The building consists of three main structural systems: concrete cores, steel structure, and a space truss. These three systems work collaboratively to support the building during extreme conditions, such as earthquakes which frequently occur in Taiwan.
concrete core steel structure cantilevered space truss
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We aimed to maximize the building’s lifespan by using high-quality building materials produced locally.
Details + Model
Space Truss Elevation + Detail
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2022
2023
04PROJECT ARCHIVES
2023 The Humanoid
2022 Nomad City
2021
2022 The Rendezvous @Dongning
2021 Art Sanctuary
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2022 SymbioHood
2022 Back to the Mansonry
2022 Urban Oasis
2022 Eco[sea}stem
2021 S>XL House
2022 Nomad City
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GRAPHIC DEISGN
VISUALIZATION
MODEL MAKING
04OTHER WORKS
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HAND SKETCH
PHOTOGRAPHY
