TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 1.1 General Purpose of Study 1.2 Working environment 1.2.1 Company Profile 1.2.2 Period of Training 1.2.3 Working Hours 2.0 General Scope of Training 2.1 Overall Task and Practice 2.2 Software Applications 3.0 Training Program 3.1 Training Program Schedule 3.2 Project Overview 3.2.1 Project Descriptions 3.2.2 Consultant meetings, Site Visits & Local Authority Submissions 3.2.3 Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 Presentation 3.2.4 Learning Outcomes 4.0 Conclusion 5.0 Appendix 5.1 Work Progression 5.1.1 Screenshots of work 5.1.2 Site Visit Photos 5.2 Client – Consultant Meeting (CCM) Minutes 5.3 Supplier LED Presentation
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL PURPOSE OF STUDY This internship training program is aimed to introduce students to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural / construction practices. The purpose of this training is to facilitate the involvement of students in professional attachments to architectural practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings, especially the Building by-laws. Students will also be exposed to the process of authority submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract documentation produced to support these drawings.
1.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT 1.2.1 COMPANY PROFILE Sacha And Tan Architects Sdn Bhd was established in 2001. Principals Sacha Noordin and Soon Tan run Sacha And Tan, along with Chan Pik Zen, a Director. All 3 take active roles in both Sacha And Tan Architects Sdn Bhd and Sacha And Tan Interiors Sdn Bhd. All 3 are Chartered Architects and always collaborate on project strategy and other key aspects of project design and execution. With offices in both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, projects are organised as a team effort, with an assigned project leader. The office is staffed with architects, interior designers, technicians, computer modellers, and renderers. Sacha And Tan considers itself not just an Architectural or an I.D. firm, but a creative company with a creative studio atmosphere where creative experimentation is encouraged, while maintaining a pragmatic budget and schedule discipline necessary to effectively deliver the Client expectations. The studio atmosphere allows for much freedom in design and allows breakthroughs in design to occur freely and not in any limitation.
1.2.2 PERIOD OF TRAINING The total training period is 8 Weeks which is 2 months, commencing on the 4th of January 2016 and will cease to be effect on the 4th of March 2016.
1.2.3 WORKING HOURS Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm Lunch Break: 1.00pm to 2.00pm (1Hour)
GENERAL SCOPE OF TRAINING 2.1 OVERALL TASKS AND PRACTICES 1. Design Sketch, Drafting, AutoCAD Drawing, Sketch Up 3D modelling 2. Comment, Modifications & Amendments of Architectural Drawings 3. Prepared presentation drawings, slides and photos 4. Observed and assessed regulatory context with Building By-Laws, Set Back, and Fire escape requirement 5. Participated in Permit Application 6. Prepared architectural drawings with regard to location, building elements, finishes, and fittings 7. Established requirements for, and co-ordinate, consultants, specialists, product suppliers 8. Preparation for tender documents and participated in the process 9. Aware of a standard form of construction contract 10. Aware of different Local Authorities
2.2 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 1. Autodesk AutoCAD 2. Google Sketch Up 3. Photoshop CC 4. Open Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) 5. Google Chrome
2.0 TRAINING PROGRAM 3.1 TRAINING PROGRAM SCHEDULE There is no specification of training schedule for interns. However, we have to hand different job scopes daily according to the current projects given and also expected to manipulate our time to multitask as well as complete the given tasks on time. Besides that, our company has 2 main teams which is the interior and architecture team. From the beginning of work, I was given to be under the supervision of Mr. Mohd Haffizzie from architecture team for the Terrace House project at Serene Height. Then, I was also helping Mr. Shawn Loke for Service Apartment and Champs Chapterhouse projects. As for Camp Cool project, I was under Ms. Sara Anis and Ms. Karen Gan from architecture team. Other than that, I was able to work with the interior team, Gwyneth Jong and Jeep Jun Hao for a few projects such as Melur and Thyme, Sales Gallery for Service Residences and Vogue CafĂŠ.
3.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW 3.2.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS 172 UNITS TERRACE HOUSE PARCEL 1D2 Location: Serene Height, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia. Developer: UEM Sunrise Bhd. Description: Spanning across 448 acres of freehold land, Serene Heights is a modern nature-inspired township perfect for living a peaceful yet active lifestyle, just like in the good old days. Known for its colourful trees and blooms, Serene Heights is a masterpiece of lush landscaping. With acres of recreational space available, there are ample opportunities to spend family time. Job Scope: Provide 2 Designs and Sketches for each Single and Double Frontage double storey terrace house, 3D mocked up Model on SketchUp. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Mr. Mohd. Haffizie
Site Location for Terrace Units
Figure 1.0 Master Plan in Serene Height
Figure 1.1 Terrace Design Option 1 (Ground floor – Left, First Floor – Right)
Figure 1.2 Terrace Design Option 2 (Ground floor – Left, First Floor – Right)
Figure 1.3 Terrace Designs 3D Mocked Up Model(Façade Design)
D18 SERVICE APARTMENT Location: Jalan PJU 1A/46, PJU 1A, 47301 Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Developer: Puncakdana Sdn. Bhd. Description: There is 18 Floors of Service Apartment in each block which consist of 727 Units, 1 floor for facilities, 7 floors for carparks, ground floor, sub-basement and basement. Job Scope: AutoCAD Drafting Amendments, Colour Floor Plans, Sections and Elevations for Building Plan Submission. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Mr. Shawn Loke
Figure 1.4 Shows the Coloured Sub-Basement Plan for Building Plan Submission
Figure 1.5 Shows the Coloured Front Typical Floor Plan for Building Plan Submission
Figure 1.6 Shows the Coloured Front Elevation for Building Plan Submission
Figure 1.7 Shows the Coloured Section A-A for Building Plan Submission
Figure 1.8 Shows the Coloured Section B-B for Building Plan Submission
Figure 1.9 Shows the Coloured Section C-C for Building Plan Submission
P216 CHAMPS CHAPTERHOUSE Location: UG, The Charterhouse Causeway Bay Hotel, 209-219 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Developer: Eton Properties Ltd. Description: Champs Chapterhouse is a renovation project which consists of a sports bar and restaurant. The total floor area of this project is 302.75sqm. The project intention is to omit ground floor existing cafĂŠ, transforming Champs into All day dining experience space for hotel guest and visitors. Besides that, the design should provide private function space/room to host events and improve efficiency of layout such as the circulation for visitor and stuff. Design should also improve user experience especially for performances and football screening in bar such as projectors and television location should in relation to seating arrangement. Job Scope: Photoshop the Perspectives Photos, Prepare Presentation Drawings and Slides. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Mr. Shawn Loke
Figure 1.10 Shows the Original 3D Rendered Image of Lounge View 1
Figure 1.11 Shows the completed Photoshop of Lounge View 1
Figure 1.12 Shows the Original 3D Rendered Image of Lounge View 2
Figure 1.13 Shows the completed Photoshop of Lounge View 2
CAMP COOL Location: Ipoh South Precinct, Ipoh, Perak. Developer: Team Keris Sdn. Bhd. Description: Camp Cool is a 2 ½ Storey residential project that consist of Terrace/Superlink, Semi-D and Cluster Unit Types. All Unit Types have a Sub Basement follow by Ground and First Floor. Terrace/Superlink Unit Types -
155 Units Total Area for each unit is 304.63sqm
Cluster Unit Types A
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84 Units Total Area for each unit is 385.76sqm
Cluster Unit Types B -
26 Units Total Area for each unit is 385.76sqm
Semi-D Unit Types -
148 Units Total Area for each unit is 443.00sqm
Job Scope: Site Inspections the Cluster Units and Terrace Units and Site Meeting with the Head Contractor, Sub Contractors and Engineer. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Ms. Karen Gan & Ms. Sara Anis Kamaruddin
Figure 1.14 Shows the Site Plan for Cluster A Unit Types and the chosen Cluster A Unit Types for Inspection.(Unit79&80)
Figure 1.15 Shows the Site Plan for Terrace Unit Types and the chosen Terrace Unit Types for Inspection.(Unit 40)
Figure 1.16 Shows the Site Meeting with Architect, Contractors and Engineer during the Site Visit in Ipoh
INTERIOR PROJECTS MELUR AND THYME Location: Lower Ground Floor, Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS16/1,47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. Project Description: Melur & Thyme aims to offer a memorable mix of East and West Paying tribute to traditional processes and experiences while adding an air of modern elegance. Presented in an eclectic and arty ambience, one experiences a nostalgic charm reinterpreted as a whimsical modern sidewalk cafe. Job Scope: AutoCAD Drafting Amendments for Tender Documents, Compilation of Tender Documents, Printing and Fold the documents for Binding purposes. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Ms. Gwyneth Jong & Mr. Jeep Jun Hao
VOGUE CAFÉ Location: Empire City, Off Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansar Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Project Description: Vogue café is proposed to be a multipurpose café that able to provide private functions (such as Runway Show, Car Display, Watches Display, Friday and Saturday Night Event and Annual Dinner) with a variety of layout designs within the total gross floor area of 637.96sqm. However, the main purpose of this project is to provide a wonderful dining experiences and environment for customers during their visit. Job Scope: Research the specific measurements and sample of Watch and Car Display, then Draft Design of Watch and Car Display Layout for Mood Board. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Ms. Cheryl Lai
Figure 1.17 Shows the Site Plan for Vogue Cafe
Figure 1.18 Shows the Watches Display Layout Plan in Vogue Cafe
Figure 1.19 Shows the Cars Display Layout Plan in Vogue CafĂŠ
HONG LEONG BANK FAร ADE Location: Jalan Kapar, 41400, Klang, Selangor, 41400, Malaysia. Project Description: Minor Renovation that require to design the faรงade and interior for Hong Leong Bank which located in Klang. Job Scope: Prepare Selected Lift Finishes for client. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Ms. Gwyneth Jong
Figure 1.20 Shows the Material Selection of Lift Finishes for Hong Leong Bank
SALES GALLERY FOR SERVICE RESIDENCES Location: Bandar Kuala Lumpur, Section 85A, Kuala Lumpur Developer: Pembangunan Satria Bumi Sdn. Bhd. Project Description: Sales Gallery consists of a 2 storey height building containing an Open Carpark Area, Lobby, Show Units Area, Sales Gallery, Waiting Lounges, Discuss Rooms, Meeting Room, Manager Office, Pantry, Toilets and A Sky Deck. Job Scope: AutoCAD Drafting Amendments for Tender Documents, Prepare Details Drawings, Material Schedule, RCP, Electrical Plan, Wall and Floor Finishes, Disable Toilet (Elevations and Sections), Photoshop the Floor Finishes and Floor Plan with Furniture. Supervisor/Person-In-Charge: Ms. Gwyneth Jong & Mr. Jeep Jun Hao
Figure 1.21 Shows the Material Schedule of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.22 Shows the Ground and First Floor-Floor Finishes Plans of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.23 Shows the Ground and First Floor-Wall Finishes Plans of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.24 Shows the Ground and First Floor-Reflected Ceiling Plans of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.25 Shows the Ground and First Floor-Electrical S.S.O & Points Plans of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.26 Shows the Ground and First Floor-Toilet Elevations and Detail drawings of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.27 Shows the Coloured First Floor Plan of Sales Gallery
Figure 1.28 Shows the First Floor-Floor Tiles Pattern of Sales Gallery
3.2.2 CONSULTANT MEETINGS, SITE VISITS AND LOCAL AUTHORITY SUBMISSIONS I was given the opportunity to go on a construction site visit during the last week of my internship training. The site visit was a residential development project in Ipoh South Precinct, Perak. The construction of this projects are in different stages. However, the estimation duration for this project is 3 years and it should be complete by the end of this year. There are 3 different types of residential which is Terrace / Superlink, Semi-D and Cluster. During the site visit, I was very privileged to be able to attend the site meeting with architect, contractors and engineer. After the site meeting, my supervisors have selected a few units to inspect and I was given the task to do site inspections for terrace and cluster units. Throughout this experience, I now understand that the architect plays a big role in handling on site happenings and be aware of the many rules and regulations on site and also there are many problems that can occur at any time. The site contractors should also do inspections weekly to control the workmanship of the project. Furthermore, I did not have the opportunity to visit local authorities, however, I have understand it through my supervisor about the submission works and the method to handle those documentation in a proper way. As for Building Plan (BP) Submission, it requires a key plan, location plan, site plan, all floors plan, 4 elevations, 2 sections, sanitary and plumbing layout plan and diagrammatic layout. Besides that, the Development Order (DO) Submission, it requires landscaping input, on-site detention for rainwater plans, architectural layout, drawings, perspectives, Kebenaran Merancang (KM) and Laporan Cadangan Pemajuan (LCP). These are some important knowledge I have not learn and experience in my study life.
3.2.3 Uniform Building By-Law 1984 (UBBL) Presentation Every week office will have an internal presentation for different topics. As for interns, Fawwas and I was given a few topics to present from UBBL as because we are still new from this industry and it is important for us to master the basic knowledge such as UBBL. This practices not just to improve our understanding towards the building legislation and regulations, it also helps them to revise and remember it. Besides that, different states such as Selangor and Wilayah has different rules for building. Hence, we were given the task to present Part I to Part III from UBBL book through our own understanding towards the topics given. We have covered Part I - Preliminary, Part IISubmission of Plans for Approval and Part III- Space, Light and Ventilation. This 3 topics are more to the understanding for residential for short storey. Throughout this practice, I have gain more knowledge and better understanding towards the current legislation governing building and construction industry in Malaysia.
3.2.4 Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this internship program, I can now identify and recall the authorities’ procedures and requirements with regards Building Plan (BP) Submission and Development Order (DO) Submission drawings. I have also learn to produce and fulfil the needs for a complete set of Building Plan Submission and Development Order Submission and the need for compliance with the relevant bylaws. Besides that, I am now able to identify a typical written specification in support of a set of working drawings. Other than that, I have also learn to prepare sets of tender documents which able to describe the project in sufficient details so that the price submitted by the contractor can be expected to be more realistic. I have also gain a better understanding and produce a typical set of Client-Consultant Meeting (CCM) Minutes and more knowledgeable of the happenings in a real life meeting. Moreover, I am more aware of the resource planning issues that take place in a typical architect’s practice. Last but not least, I have also developed an appreciation towards the value of team work in the office, the working industry has taught me that in order to succeed we need to work together as a team.
3.0 CONCLUSION Overall, my internship training in Sacha And Tan Architects had provided me with a brief insight to the real world of architectural working industry. It was an eye opening experience as I had gotten to explore new things. I am now more aware towards the architectural industry firm and working procedures. It had given me a new perspective towards architecture and an appreciation I would never lose touch of, with a passion which would never die. I now understand the importance and the responsibility of an architect as it is important to have patience, confidence and skills in order to face challenging obstacles and to complete all different task given within a certain period of time. Overall, I have learnt to be passionate and humble towards my learning here in the company. Lastly, I would like to thank Ar. Sacha Ramlan Noordin and Mr. Mohd. Haffizie for their hard work and effort in supervising and sharing their knowledge with me. Besides that, special thanks to other colleagues that has given me an amazing opportunity to be part of Sacha And Tan Architects. It was an awesome experience to be able to intern under such a prominent company with the best teams.
Figure 1.29 Group Photos with Colleagues
4.0 APPENDIX 5.1 WORKING PROGRESSION 5.1.1 SCREENSHOTS OF WORK
172 UNITS TERRACE HOUSE PARCEL 1D2
D18 SERVICE APARTMENT
P216 CHAMPS CHAPTERHOUSE
MELUR AND THYME
SALES GALLERY FOR SERVICE RESIDENCES
5.1.2 SITE VISIT PHOTOS
5.2 CLIENT-CONSULTANT MEETING (CCM) MINUTES
5.3 SUPPLIER LED PRESENTATION