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the compilation works that help me on how I perceive the world as well as to deeply look through into my inner self to set few rules that allows the expression of the thought process, to allow experimentations on what intrigues me and view components on how to change for the better; jess
2018 - 2021
interior design 01
re/framing gap
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beyond these walls
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weightless
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digital works
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photography
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RE/ FRAMING GAP
a project that reimagines chye seng huat hardware as a haven to connect potters and jalan besar community using pottery to address mental health adopting principles of kintsugi, which is the act of joining broken pieces with gold lacquer, the site intervention also acts as the 'joint' that connects people through the new iteration and program
jalan besar; the industrial heart of singapore “its all about the texture, the smell in the air and the traces it leaves as an old neighbourhood near the city” there are also wood crafters, electrical and tool suppliers, metal crafters and not to forget the residents living in the vicinity
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/250-families-in-jalan-besar-to-get-help-with-mental-health-issues-and-digital
as it was once and currently is an industrial area, the working culture there is very stressful due to the repetitive chores that takes a toll on the residents’ mental health
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site: chye seng huat hardware; 150 tyrwhitt road 01. a conserved shophouse 02. located at a terraced landscape 03. close-knitted to the suppliers that can support craft
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DESIGN INTERVENTION
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01. retaining parts of site as much as possible 02. regaining possibility on new volume to host new intervention 03. eliminate existing gates to allow seamless public circulation 04. set back existing volume to retain courtyard as a physical respite 02. 03. tilting and intersecting volumes to create transparency as well as promote collaboration through common area
07. RE/FRAMING GAP
LEVEL 03 - library of pottery
LEVEL 02 - workshop - fragment room - meeting room - tool and appliances storage
LEVEL 01 -
reception kintsugi gallery exhibition space raw material and equipment storage
LEVEL 01
LEVEL 01 THE STARTING POINT
kintsugi display
LEVEL 02
LEVEL 02 THE MIDDLE GROUND
fragment room x workshop
LEVEL 03
LEVEL 03 LIBRARY OF POTTERY
outdoor reading area
fragment room x workshop
in hopes of; “when something was once broken, doesn’t mean it won’t have a future” the design intervention acts as a statement to the mental health issue that is rising around jalan besar area; created in order for people to let loose
20 . 01 . 2022 design intervention at CSHH 150 tyrwhitt road
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BEYOND THESE WALLS
“it takes a village to raise a child.” a project that creates a clutter-free yet playful environment for users to explore a new world within. the core and various pockets of spaces are interlocked to each other, resulting in hide and seek spaces that give elements of surprises beyond their current area.
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48-50 ARAB STREET 1 : 1000
SITE: SHOPHOUSE @ 48-50 ARAB ST
even though kampong glam is very diversed in its local culture and art scenes, it is a fact that the area still care less for children as it is mostly dominated by working adults and drinkers from the bars. thus, the integration of art and architecture is meant to create a safe space for children and the rest of the users to gather back their kampong spirit
CONCEPTUAL DRAWING INSPIRED
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play of voids transitional spaces
4 walls typologies used in design intervention:
full-covered wall
integration of nature ‘pockets of spaces’
the play in levels
upper-half wall
lower-half wall
with these startegies, i hope to create a clutter-free and playful environment for users to explore the new world within. with various pockets of spaces, this will also result in a series of hide and seek spaces that give a sense of intrigue and elements of surprise beyond the current spatial boundaries.
‘frames’
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WAREHOUSE
REFLECTIVE POOL
'SANDBOX'
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1ST FLOOR PLAN
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RECEPTION
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the opened area and the users to explore and evoke their curiosity, which will result the idea of interplay through the mesh wall
LEVEL 02
TOILET
'REFILL STATION'
'READING SPACE'
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'POCKET OF SPACES'
SENSORY ROOM
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2ND FLOOR PLAN
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ART DISPLAY
ART DISPLAY
'ART & CRAFT AREA'
MODULE 03
'OBSERVATORY DECK'
MODULE 02
MODULE 01
SENSORY WALL
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3RD FLOOR PLAN
the framed views control users’ privacy as well giving a sense of playfulness, just like a tree house. hence, the idea of visual transparency is established
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'THE JUMPER'
ART DISPLAY
MODULE 03
'POCKET OF SPACES'
COSULTATION ROOM
'POCKET OF SPACES'
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4TH FLOOR PLAN
bringing active play also applied to the art and craft area. the walls in between give sense of intrigue as they look through the space beyond their current area
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'THE JUMPER'
PUDDLE PATH
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PLATFORM
REFLECTIVE POOL
'CASTLE IN THE SKY'
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5TH FLOOR PLAN
the interlocking planes and volumes results in hide and seek spaces covered with white structures and mesh walls which gives an ethereal feeling
in hopes of; “alone we can do so little, together, we can do so much” the design intervention acts as a safe space to provide kids, especially for those at risk, a sense of belonging in kampong glam area
29 . 04 . 2021 beyond these walls 48-50 arab street
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WEIGHTLESS
a rest stop; a slow space a project that aims to create a rest stop for people who need a more secluded space at the park also to feel and experience a therapeutic environment by providing users opportunities to engage their senses with nature
BACKGROUND STUDY
01 runners favour the park as an exercising spot; somewhere to keep them activated
02 park goers to enjoy the the atmosphere of the space; the tranquility and scenery
03 may encounter uneasy situations due to external/intrinsic factors
fort canning park; river valley rd, singapore 179037
INCL < 30°
landmarks; 500m around fort canning hill
pathways; including macro and micro access
land contour; inclination around fort canning area
PROCESS
1 Creating volume starting with a box
4 Close up space but allowing visual transparency
2 Setbacks to determine path for human circulation
3 Integrate existing tree as part of structure
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Multiplying structure
Experiential spaces informed by the surrounding
INCL > 30°
Surrounding Sun path Area of site Site
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PANCUR LARANGAN AREA
forest walk trail that is created as a way to get into space, but also to have the forest worth exploring
the pavilions the space crafted for people to take a seat or rest themselves out of activity at the park
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THE PAVILIONS
Holo-Color refracts light in manner of prism, creating
Designed based on anatomy of existing tree
Top plates Connector of teak wood strips and PVB
Toilet An enclosed space to ensure users to feel private while rinsing or easing themselves
Wood strips The structures used for partition allow easy assembly but also ensure stability
Wood frames Structure used to lean on and seat; framing views of the park
Bottom plates Wooden platform with gaps to allow heat to be transfered to ground as well to integrate the existing site tree
Wood posts Footers which will be ‘planted’ into the ground
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Holo-Color
on the tree anatomy
Ceiling joists Wood blocks acting as connector of teak
Top plates Bigger wood plates to support ceiling joists, PVB roof and wood strips below
Wood strips The assemblage used as partition as well to support built-in wood frame
Wood frame Enclosed space for contemplation; structure that can be used as shelves and hanger
Interlocking wood strips and gaps control views, wind and shine
Bottom plates Wooden platform with gaps to allow heat to be transfered to ground as well to integrate the existing site tree
Wood posts Footers which will be ‘planted’ into the ground
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structure; in response to climate
+ 25° C
+ 31° C
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FOREST WALK
frames; the prelude the view changes from narrowness to the expansion of the walk, creates a freeing space to take scenic view of forest landscape
platform; pause spaces Uncovering parts of the forest, they break all the boundaries between the path and the purest state of nature
deck; the hideout vessel The high structure accentuate the breath-taking view through the distance from the forest, to where the vacuum lays its truest essence
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THE PEAK
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LASALLE X CRAFTAXIS a collaborative project which intention is to design a wallpaper based on our chosen theme, which is grand millenial. the project emphasizes peranakan culture as the focus
The history of Singapore’ s Peranakan culture goes as far back as the 15th century; Back when Chinese immigrants were settling in Malaya.
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A vanishing culture; Peranakan is long-forgotten as part of Singaporean’ s identity; from the traditional food, fabric, ceramics with pretty little patterns and architecture.
“Garden in a City - City in a Garden”
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our design process, we aim to elevate Singapore’ s culture and identity through the wallpaper.
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wandering around; to communicate that the idea of Peranakan is not only about a culture to be retained, but also a journey to be experienced by people.
16 tones - 4 hues Peranakans have always a distinct taste in color which in-between each components and elements of the artwork.
SINGGAH
to drop by a journey taking the elements of Peranakan may have been said to bring longevity, wealth and prosperity the compositions are placed on both sides to soften the edges of spaces. created in contrasting colors, it allows users to enjoy a sense of harmony, as well to remind us that peranakan culture is not only part of retained history, but also a journey to be experienced.
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BLACK WOOD
BLUE-TINTED SCREEN
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CONCRETE
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A The Merlion’ s body symbolises the when it was once called Temasek, which means a lake.
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A monster to accept the idea that only a monster can serve Singapore; it outstands the imagination of being ferocious
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a soul; Merlion is considered as a monster, a mythical creature which part animal and part human; a soul to represent the strength of Singapore
black and white; only these two colours are being used here; an enigmatic approach . The artwork is intended to direct focus of the users on the details.
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the soul
the wallpaper is a framework to illustrate a national identity of Singapore. It is made black and white to remove any distraction of color and helps the viewer to focus on the details instead. The usage of animal and plant use to create a sense of unity between them. “When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls.”
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WHITE MARBLE
BLACK TRAVERTINE
BLACK-TINTED GLASS
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digital works exercises that helps me with my visual cue and hone my skills in editing i believe that by doing this, it will help me to visualize the idea that has been lingering on my mind. other than that, it also helps me to focus on the details that plays important part in the big picture.
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ABANDONED LASALLE
barcelona pavilion - mies van der rohe
paper house - shigeru ban
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art & photography for me, art and photography the mediums that give us fresh and unusual views on reality and make us feel even through the things not even there. to me, these hands-on and technical activities allows me to present my thoughts, on how i see the world and how my aesthetics are informed
faded thoughts
. in the waiting out the door of my house my bonnet but to tie no more to do, have i? .
recurring dreams
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IN THE WAITING
(an d n o t t o fo rge t , my gh i b l i o b se ssi o n !) i know this is quite funny to include my obsession but i just need to; one of them is studio ghibli, which is a
what i really love about them and their creations is how they compile each stories through very personal characters that almost everyone can relate to, which
30 . 07 . 2020