Design Journal | MODULA - Yin Phyo Aye Julia

PROCESS

DESIGN

JOURNAL

MODULA, A LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE

FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2020-2021 YIN PHYO AYE JULIA

Design

Pedagogy

Site

Analysis

An institutional building design is challenged to transcend from its utilitarian spaces and rituals into assemblies for shared experiences of a community that can encapsulate the imaginative and unexpected spatial and experiential forms.

Design

Brief

An architecture that hosts a diversified range of events, programs and essentials to nurture a purposeful sharing and caring environment with a specific culture. A positive-driven centre that reflects a collegial ethos based on an understanding of the spatial and experiential connections by culturing A Symbiotic Architecture also known as [...]

So that it can correspond with the community in the context of contemporary Singapore. The challenge is to re-imagine an all-embracing and empowering composition of human experiences with the site of Project [...].building’s programmes, the building’s formal expression and spaces that involve and revolve meaningful aspects of a community.

A site analysis done virtually at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, my sub-group was in charge of the Musuem District of the Civic & Cultural District.

Through this, we discovered more about the site, its history and myriad of facilities and programmes that enriches it.

Although this particular Site Analysis was a challenge due to the circuit breaker restrictions, it allowed us to push ourselves in terms of researching, analysing and understanding the site through only the information available online.

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Insights Group Vision Statement An institutional [...] that facilitates the integration and sharing of different socio-cultural environments. To foster a community that coexists with one another. A community in which the historical narrative can be the common foundation/identity as well as the catalyst for the fostering of new experiences.

Individual Reflection One thing that amazes me about this site is its history and how it still carries the essence of the Jackson Plan, as the current landscape of Sub-Div 5 is shaped by it.

This historical aspect should be conserved but one should also not neglect the future developments that can put a spark back in this division. In order to draw locals, we need to think from an approach that is local-centric, that complements the site typology and add value to it, with considerations to the pandemic climate.

MISSION

Design

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Statement

VARIETY & DIVERSITY IN LEARNING

Enable individuals to learn for life, pursue skills mastery and develop fulfilling careers, for a future-ready Singapore

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Client

VISION A nation of lifelong learners; a society that values skills mastery

MODULA is a lifelong learning centre where adult learners can upgrade their skillsets in a condusive and a effective learning environment.

Combining the site’s proximity to the city and its unique typology allows for an ideal learning space to be created.

Reinforced by its modular framework that also acts as a structural system, MODULA both complements the site and contrasts it. The staggering of voids allows for outdoor spaces to be created, inviting in the exterior to the interior.

SkillsfutureSG was my chosen client, as I wanted to bring a learning Center closer to the city center, which will also bring back locals into the site.

Furthermore, the surrounding educational institutions such as SMU can benefit from a Skillsfuture facility being in their proximity.

The modular framework enhances its spatial flexibility, for both the user experience and programmes, allowing for diverse functions to occur, making it future resilient.

DS3

Interim

DS3

THE GRID

Interim THE GRID

Planning Bubble Diagrams

Perspective

Plans Main Comments

- Imposing Form -

How

will

it diffrentiate learning centres?

from

other

- More informal spaces in between needed Basement

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

DS3

Finals

THE GRID

Basement

1st Floor

DS3

Finals

THE GRID

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Detail A [1:10]

3rd 301 302 303

1. Sheet metal parapet capping 2. Reinforced concrete column 3. Extruding Aluminium Top Rail 4. Tempered Glass 5. Suspended Ceiling - Plasterboard - Hanging Pole - Ceiling Finish 6. Precast Concrete Floor

FLoor - Quiet Study Pods - Link to Fort Canning - Incubation Hub

7. Edge Beam 8. Reinforced Concrete Pad Foundation - Wall Finish - 300mm Concrete Slab - Perforated Drain - Protection Board - Vapor Retarder 9. Waterproof Tanking Membrane

2nd Floor 201-203 - Classrooms 204 - Resource Library 205 - Outdoor Lounge 206 - Design Studio

1st 101 102 103 104 105

Sectional Detail [1:20]

Detail A [1:10]

Floor - Amphitheatre - Office - Career Exploration Gallery - Outdoor Plaza - Cafe

10. Cavity Insulation 11. Horizontal Mullion Cap 12. Shaft Insulation 13. Pivot 14. Laminated Glass Panels 15. Expansion Joints 16. Extensive Green Roof - Vegetation - 70mm Growing Medium - Filter Fabric - Drainage Layer - Water-Proof Membrane - Insulation Layer 17. Structural Roof Deck

BASEMENT

Sectional Detail [1:20]

DS4

Interim MODULA

Basement

1st Floor

DS4

Interim MODULA

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

DS4

FINALS

DS4

MODULA

FINALS MODULA

CONCEPT

Combining facilities providing space for

educational with nature, a condusive learning for all

Inspired by author David Thornburg’s classification of optimallearning spaces

Modular typology through a 5x5m grid. Allows for flexibility in usage, creating different spaces

CREATION OF LARGE OPENINGS

I N C L U S I O N O F N A T U R E INTO THE INTERIOR

Smooth air circulation and integration of the interior and the exteior

Greenery of Fort Canning extended into the site itself.

Integration of nature and programmes STACKING OF FRAMES

Creates pockets of outdoor area and provides views

CAMPFIRE

WATERING HOLE

C AVE

SANDPIT

FIRST FLOOR ZONING

A space for a community to gather and listen

Collaborative learning in small groups

Reflective and individual learning

To apply and experiment after learning

‘ E X P L O R E & COMMUNE’

SECOND FLOOR ZONING

‘LEARN & COLLABORATE’

THIRD FLOOR ZONING

‘REFLECT & APPLY’

Basement

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

FRONT ELEV A T I O N

SE C T I O N A

LEFT ELEVATION

R I G H T E LEVATION

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

BACK ELEVATION

SECTION B

Career Exploration Gallery

View towards Amphitheatre Incubation Hub

PLanter Bridge

External Perspective

Physical Model

FINAL

MODULA

PRESENTATION

BOARD

BASEMENT

FIRS T FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

DESIGN S TRATEGIES

A LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER @ FOR T C ANNING

BY : JULIA YIN PHYO AYE - S10185809A

‘VARIET Y & DIVERSIT Y IN LEARNING’ MODULA is a place where adult learners can upgrade their skillsets in a condusive and a effective learning environment.

Combining the site’s proximity to the city and its unique typology allows for an ideal learning space to be created.

INCLUSION OF NATURE INTO THE INTERIOR

SITE PLAN 1:500

LOC ATION PLAN 1:1000

FRONT ELEVATION

Modular typology Combining education- Inspired by author David al facilities with nature, Thornburg’s classifica- through a 5x5m grid. Altion of optimallearning lows for flexibility in usproviding a condusive spaces age, creating different space for learning for spaces all Campfire A space for a community to gather and listen

Watering Hole Collaborative learning in small groups

LEFT ELEVATION

CREATION OF LARGE OPENINGS Smooth air circulation and integration of the interior and the exteior

Greenery of Fort Canning extended into the site itself.

Integration of nature and programmes

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

STACKING OF FRAMES

Cave

Sandpit

Reflective and individual learning

To apply and experiment after learning

Creates pockets of outdoor area and provides views

FIRS T FLOOR ZONING DETAIL 1:10

‘EXPLORE & COMMUNE’ C AMPFIRE

SECTION A - A

SECTION AL PERSPECTIVE

SECTION B-B

RIGHT ELEVATION

SECOND FLOOR ZONING

‘LEARN & COLLABORATE’ WATERING HOLE

THIRD FLOOR ZONING

‘REFLECT & APPLY’

C AVE

BACK ELEVATION

S ANDPIT

GREEN SPACES

MODULA, A LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE