tze june goh
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2/2 304 Possil Road
G4 9SX Glasgow UK
Hello! I am June, a Part II
Architectural & Interior Designer based in Glasgow, UK. Architecture aside, I am also a pet sitter and illustrator. A nature and zoology enthusiast, I have a keen interest in the relationship betwen climate change and the built environment, environmental conservation and sustainability.
I am eager to explore different approaches of unleashing my creativity. Please contact me for any enquiries.
Masters in Architecture (MArch) by Conversion
Mackintosh School of Architecture
2022 - 2023
Diploma in Architecture
Mackintosh School of Architecture
RIBA Part II
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Taylors University, Selangor, Malaysia
RIBA Part I, PAM Part I 2016 - 2019
skills
2D & 3D Modelling Softwares
Sketchup
Revit
Rhinoceros3D
AutoCAD
Visualisation Softwares
Enscape Lumion
V-Ray
3ds Max
Graphics, Video & Audio Post Production Softwares
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Ableton Live
Procreate
Making by hand
Laser cutting
3D Printing
Model making
Sketching & painting
Languages
English Mandarin Malay
experience
FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Studio L’ght
Glasgow, UK
PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Akipro Chartered Architect
2020-2022
education awards
2022-Present Johor Bahru, Malaysia
design & development / planning permission / construction packages / site works inspection / 3D modelling / CAD drawings / visualisations
Worked on multiple projects across industrial, residential and commercial sector developments in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, capable of working both individually and in a team.
Use of Revit for development and documentation of projects.
Extensive experience ranging from production of set of drawings for planning application, construction drawings and detailings packages to on-site inspection of works.
PART I ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
T.R. Hamzah & Yeang
2019
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3D modelling / CAD drawings / visualisations / translations / design iterations / design reports
Involved in design and development process of various eco high rise residential and mixeduse commercial projects in Mumbai, Chennai, HangZhou and Kuala Lumpur. Production of design documents, graphics, renders, design modifications for international clients.
A&DS/RIAS Student Awards
Andy MacMillan Drawing Award
High Commendation
2022
Charles McKean Memorial Prize Commendation
2022
Miami Floating Housing Open Ideas Architecture Competition
Director’s Choice
2022
MSA Stage 5 Sustainability Award
First Prize
2022
Speculative architecture
The Climate Apartheid // A Tale of Two Cities
2021-2022 | 5th Year Final Design Thesis
Mackintosh School of Architecture
A&DS/RIAS Student Awards, Andy MacMillan Drawing Award - High Commendation
Shortlisted RIAS Rowand Anderson Silver Medal for Best 5th Year Student
MSA Stage 5 Sustainability Award Winner
School for Food
2020-2021 | 4th Year
Mackintosh School of Architecture
Meditation Retreat
The Charles McKean Memorial Prize 2022 - Commendation Mugdock Castle Adaptive Reuse and Conservation 2022 Collaboration with George Labowicz
Miami Floating Housing
Public building designs
Competitions
ArchOutLoud Miami Floating Housing Open Ideas Architecture Competition - Director’s Choice 2022 Collaboration with George Labowicz
Professional working experience
Rear Extension, Internal Remodel & Porch Addition, Glasgow
2023 | Studio L’ght
9-flat Mixed Used New Development, London
2023 | Studio L’ght
Interior Design Projects
2023 | Studio L’ght
Double storey Linked Houses Development, Johor, Malaysia
2022 | Akipro Chartered Architect
Leisure Farm Bungalow Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2019 | Akipro Chartered Architect
‘Vertical Forest’ for Raheja Imperia II, Mumbai, India
2019 | T.R. Hamzah & Yeang
The Climate Apartheid
// A Tale of Two Cities
A&DS/RIAS Student Awards, Andy MacMillan Drawing Award - High Commendation
Shortlisted RIAS Rowand Anderson Silver Medal for Best 5th Year Student Mackintosh School of Art Stage 5 Sustainability Award - First Prize
The thesis is a reflective statement about the approaches we take towards rising sea levels – is it pushing the water away like we always used to, or is it inviting water into cities, adapting and learning to live in coexistence with the future of wetness? Criticizing and reflecting on the current condition in which the rich pay to escape and build shelters, while the vulnerable are left to fight for themselves, the thesis speculates a new relationship with the rising water body, meandering through possibilities of using architecture as an expression of adaptation to the extreme consequences of climate change while simultaneously promoting equity by working to protect the most severely impacted communities in Glasgow.
The Tale of Two Cities explores the ambiguity of every day life between living behind the Wall on dry protected land versus the precariousness of living on the floating grid. The project uses water as a patching, healing and connecting tool between dry and wet, ground and river, and attempts to reimagine the fluid margin of the city where sociological density meets hydrological intensity. Portrayed through a progression of futuristic timeline, the Two Cities undergo degradation, adaptation and finally rebirth, as the beginnings of the new hydro-age Glasgow. How can Glasgow utilise the extreme weather conditions and use it to its advantage, to channel it into fuelling a utopian city in a dystopian future?
The project timeline is set in a hypothetical near-future scenario of 2050-2100. Drawing on climate change and climate inequalities, The Climate Apartheid – A Tale of Two Cities tells a cautionary tale of two cities divided by a wall which was erected by the historically wealthy communities residing on the northern banks of the river Clyde, to protect and keep themselves dry from the rising flood. The construction of the wall has led to a destructive flooding on the southern banks of the river which is home to the 10% most deprived communities of Glasgow.
Upon constructing the fortress of dryness, the rich continue to burn and pollute, carrying on with their old ways of trashing the earth looking down on the other side of the Wall. The flooded communities started an elevated layer of city network above water, an approach to discover a new relationship of coexisting with climate change, working with the resources that they had. Initially built as a protestant response to the erection of the wall, the floating city is an ever expanding and organically growing piece of fabric to counter-address the outcomes of climate inequality. It is an idea laboratory to encourage the shift from being consumers of water to become stewards of water.
What if we harnessed the extremeties of the weather and farmed it into resources? What if we realize a new relationship with water, using water as a healer, water as an equalizer, water as connection, water as religion, water as celebration? Water is an agent of transformation, of fluctuations. Water rejects lines – the edge of water is always gradation of moisture, rising and falling to the daily tidal rhythms.
The proposal seeks to embrace new ideas and technologies to transform our increasingly dense and climate-stressed cities to become both more resilient and more of an acceptable condition to live in. While it sets out practical design approaches, the thesis is not a technical manual but an ambition to change the way people perceive climate change, climate justice and to emphasize the urgency of taking actions to combat global warming now.
and River Clyde
Recent studies warn of rising sea levels induced by global warming that will result in up to 10m water level rise across Glasgow, as soon as 2050. Areas bounding the Clyde estuary and the Clyde river are at high risk of being flooded.
Glasgow’s air quality is also one of UK’s worst on record at 16mg of sooty particles per cubic metre of air. (‘Safe limit’ is 10mg)
Investigation of the impacts of climate change-induced sea level rise on the city of Glasgow at a macro scale. Due to the topography of the city the southern banks of the River Clyde are considerably more at risk from flooding.
Landmarks identified to be underwater by 2030:
Scottish Event Campus (SEC) including SEC Armadillo, OVO Hydro, SEC centre
BBC Scotland
Riverside Museum
Glasgow Science Centre
Govan Dry Docks
Govan Old Parish Church
An overlay of Glasgow’s Deprivation SIMD Index over the flood map identifying contrasting and clashing areas between extreme deprivation and the most affluent. River Clyde cuts across the city of Glasgow, almost acting as a distinctive line of separation and boundary between the historically wealthy areas (dark grey) and on the other end, the most deprived communities in Glasgow (dark brown).
Flooding disproportionately impacts the southern banks where the most deprived communities reside.
29% of Glasgow’s population reside in the most deprived 10% of areas in Glasgow.
44% reside in the most deprived 20% of areas.
6% live in the least deprived 10% of areas.
SCHOOL for Food Calton Glasgow
The thesis focuses on a ‘food ecosystem’ that actively supports a more sustainable regional food network. of food and agricultural based education programmes that brings attention to locally grown food, concepts of urban farming and sustainability within the context of an evolving urban district.
With the development and sprawl of urban areas, city populations have become disconnected from their primary food sources. Food-to-table distances are increasing around the world, and city dwellers are drifting further away from freshly grown food sources. However, more and more people are growing aware of the impacts of food production and transportation, as well as the origins of what they eat as cities grow, meaning that urban agriculture has the potential for expanding food production farther into the city and making them more connected to their neighborhoods. A growing movement of urban farming and food production is seeking to restore this connection with the development of farming in interactive and educational ways.
The food school as a demonstration ground and a starting point, should allow the visitors to discover the significance of agricultural and food biodiversity, to explore the variety of the prodcuts that are protagonists of biodiversity, and to become aware of the need of adopting new consumption habits.
Hoping to inspire the community of Calton through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability and nutrition, the project aims to introduce the different methods and approaches of urban farming, such as vertical farming, aquaponic systems, roof gardens, indoor farming etc. Fostering the exchange of skills and knowledge to engage all members of the community in lifelong learning and civic involvement, the food school has potential to showcase a new lifestyle based on the intake and knowledge of nutritious diets and convenient neighbourhood access to fresh and healthy food for the residents of Calton, and subsequently spread this new consciousness to the rest of Glasgow city.
VENTILATION SYSTEM
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
LIGHTING
Mechanical vent openings, fans, evaporative coolers
Drip tubing, water misting, sprinkler system
10mm triple walled polycarbonate with 75% light transmission
Negative pressure fan with spores filter
Drip irrigation system + rainwater misting system
Mechanical ventilation with min. 15 air changes/hour
Recycled greywater for flushing and washing
Dark room with fluorescent light fixtures Lighting fixtures and natural light
Film Technique system
MEDITATION RETREAT
RIAS Charles McKean Memorial Prize, Commendation
Mugdock castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Category A listed building located in the vast Mugdock Country Park, 10 miles north of Glasgow close to the populations of Milngavie. Situated on a rocky outcrop and originally surrounded on three sides by Mugdock Loch, the castle was the administrative centre for the lands of Mugdock and one of the strongholds of the powerful Clan Graham, dating back to at least 1372.
The proposal seeks to investigate the conservation and preservation of the castle using mycorestoration - exploring biomaterials, primarily mycelium as a mechanism for ‘growing’ and conserving the fragile castle ruin. Mycelium-based compounds as a fully degradable material leave minimal footprints on the castle ruins whilst being able to rapidly grow structures cultivated from composites of bio-materials and agricultural waste. This has the potential to impact current construction and conservation practices and challenge our perception of the permanence of buildings.
THE SANCTUARY OF WATER WELLNESS
Domestic
Range Outbuilding
The original Domestic Range and Victorian out-buildings are proposed to be reconstructed and repurposed to function as a bath house (left) and private accommodations for retreat visitors respectively.
The Domestic Range originally two storeys, are opened up with a new roof to become an indoor bath house, a space for rejuvenation and meditation of the mind whilst absorbing the wellness of water. The original walls and ruins are conserved and patched with mycelium-based composites where repair is required. Water meditation is the act of using water as either a tangible or intangible medium to relax the body and mind. The technique was first referred to in Taoism, an ancient Chinese tradition founded almost 2,500 years ago.
LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE & CONTEMPLATION
The Old Victorian Mansion
location of Old victorian Mansion
The remains of Victorian Mansion will predominantly house yoga studios and body wellbeing part of the brief, but a small section of the remains will house a reading space and a library. Learning through reading and contemplation it’s an important part of self development. Users will be able to use the undisturbed space to focus on reading into the collection housed in meditation retreat. The library will carry a great range of books, novels, as well as historical books to deepen the understanding of human ancestry. This space offers yet another opportunity to settle, relax and dive into other worlds through book reading and exercise of our imagination.
THE SANCTUARY OF BODY FITNESS
The Old Victorian Mansion
location of Old Victorian Mansion
The remains of Victorian Mansion houses yoga studios and body wellbeing part of the brief. This particular view contextualises a scenario of a group yoga session overlooking to the garden, visually connecting to the natural green outside environment.
The ultimate goals of yoga are stilling the mind and gaining insight, resting in detached awareness, and liberation. It is a process (or discipline) leading to unity with the divine or with one’s Self. The conversation between architectural language and emphasis on the mycelium materiality serves an undisturbed, calm and comfortable yet, elevated setting of the interior, greatly appriopriate for yoga practice.
THE GARDEN OF RECONNECTION WITH NATURE
The Walled Garden
location of Walled Garden
The original walled garden was built in 1820 and constructed on two levels that spanned the original castle site and Mugdock Loch. The upper garden level was used to grow garden produce for the castle’s residents. The lower level was used for recreational interests of the family, including a timber jetty which provided access to the Loch for boating and fishing.
The proposal suggests to transform the upper garden level into a meditation garden with raised timber boardwalks around the garden, leading to various timber platforms in the garden to facilitate connection through the mind and body with nature in its elements.
The lower level is conserved as an edible garden to grow fresh produce as part of rejuvenation of the body, and achieve the freshest farm-to-table menu for the retreat visitors.
Miami FLOATING HOUSING
ArchOutLoud Open Ideas Architecture Competition, Director’s Choice
The proposal’s scale and density stem from our challenge of the competition brief, discovering that small-scaled loose floating modules would not be able to endure the impact of Florida storms expected in the near future. Paolo Soleri’s Arcology theory: miniaturised and walkable neighbourhoods, vertical density, and environmental responsibility are all fundamental influences.
The massing is intended to withstand stronger currents and water movement induced by floodingrelated coastal loss. The cascading weight distribution enables for stability, which is supported by outrigger structures inspired by sea boats.
Affordability is established through providing a framework inhabited by future residents who infill the space reusing whatever they own- accentuating individuality of the units.
The project emphasises shared assets such as access to fresh water, energy, residents’ wellness and health, access to shared food production via hydroponic systems.
Private residential spaces with private gardens and array of shared amenities: wellbeing outdoor spaces, gyms, sport grounds, indoor food growing hydroponic gardens, community spaces
Mixed use public spaces: school, church, tailor, doctor, bar, supplies - businesses and activities preserving the true characters of the neighbourhood at risk
‘Lakou’ as multipurpose civic space
Shared hydroponics indoor garden space to provide food asset to all of the residents Fish farming Power generators/Batteries/ Energy storageFuture expansion of floating modules to form a continuous artificial shoreline, protecting the coastline from the damaging impact from floating debris and eroding waves. Catchment nets are spanned between the modules to collect and recycle the flood debris from the water.
Rear Extension, Internal Remodel & Porch Addition, Glasgow
This residential extension project was a collaboration with Studio L’ght, a small freelancing architectural design studio that I formed with my partner in Glasgow.
We conducted a measured site survey, designed and submitted drawings for planning permission, and are now at the stage of preparing building warrant/ building control drawings for the clients.
Softwares used:
SketchUp
AutoCad
D5 Render Adobe Suite
9-flat Mixed Used New Development, London
I completed an Art Deco-inspired interior design scheme for Studio L’ght’s 9-flat development project in Perivale, London. The interior details bring in elements of the external architecture and reflects a modern representation of the art deco style prevalent around the site. I considered factors such as property staging, structural elements, lighting, spatial flow and space utilization, creating cohesive and functional spaces from the inside out.
Professional Work
Softwares used:
SketchUp
D5 Render
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Interior Design Projects
These are among a few of interior design projects that I had completed for Studio L’ght. I worked very closely with the clients, understanding their needs and preferences before delivering a bespoke interior design scheme that exceeded their expectations. I also prepared a set of construction drawings including interior elevations, finishes and material schedule, furniture lists as part of the deliverables alongside 3D visualizations.
Softwares used:
SketchUp
D5 Render
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
(Left) L-shaped wraparound extension in Lewisham, South-East London. (Right) Loft conversion & rear extension in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.Double storey Linked Houses Development Johor, Malaysia
I continued to work on projects in Malaysia whilst studying for Part II in Glasgow. For this project, I presented four different design options of floor plans and elevations to the client upon initial appointment and continued to follow up and make further amendments according to comments.
On top of that, I produced a walkthrough video of different design options as well as interior design, 3D visualizations as part of the presentation to the client.
Softwares used:
SketchUp
AutoCad
Enscape
D5 Render Adobe Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Work experience | 2020 | Akipro Chartered Architect
Leisure Farm Bungalow Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I was the main person involved in overseeing the design and construction stages of the bungalow for a private client. I chaired consultant meetings, worked and communicated between the client, the contractor and various consultants including structural engineer, M&E engineer, landscape architect and quantity surveyor.
Softwares used: Professional Work
Vertical Forest Mumbai, India
T.R. Hamzah & Yeang is a renowned architecture firm widely known for their signature ecoarchitecture and ecomasterplanning. They also deliver signature ecologically-authentic ‘super green’ architecture and masterplans. The project is a 64 storey high residential tower where T.R. Hamzah & Yeang were appointed to design the façade of the building. Working in a team, I participated in the design options of the elevations, sections, floor plans and ecological planter box detailing.
Professional Work
Softwares used:
SketchUp
AutoCad
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign