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CHAN KAH GIN 1002058361
Chan Kah Gin 1002058361 Diploma in Architectural Studies UCSI University
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kahgin06@gmail.com
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The ‘Walk of Life’
02
The ‘Exploration’
CONTENTS
03
The ‘Adaptation’
The ‘Wal ‘Wa
THE ‘CO
lk of Life’ alk
OLLAGE’
the ‘collage’ The site that I chosen is Setia City Mall that comes along with a park.
In the collage, the upper part is outdoor while bottom part is indoor. The two spaces is separated by a river (first axis) but connected by a bridge that joins with the tiles at the bottom (second axis).
Repetition of bubbles is used to represents happiness of children at the park whereas repetition of shopping bags represents happiness of adults in the mall.
Datum is shown by the elements (activities and facilities) in the park and the mall is arranged along the side of the second axis.
Youtube
The mall is also attentive on sustainability so paper bag is placed instead
Video
of plastic bag to represents sustainable design.
the elements at the site.
tour
that
shows
The ‘Exp ANTHROPOMETRY
ploration’ THE ‘ELEMENTS’
Anthropometry Anthropometry
plays
distribution
body
Referring produce
to
of
the
an
important
dimensions
Neufert
measurement
are
Architect’s
and
scale
role
in
used data
drawings
architecture to
optimize
book of
(3rd
myself.
or
where space 4th
Again,
statistical
in
the
Edition), refer
to
data
built I
was
the
on
the
environment. required
book,
I
had
choose 10 positions and draw human figures with measurement according to the position.
to to
the ‘Elements’ The
primary
other.
A
elements
point
is
a
of
form
position
in
are
points,
space,
a
lines,
line
is
planes, the
and
volumes
extension
of
a
–
each
point.
A
one
growing
surface
or
from
plan
is
the the
extension of a line. A volume is a plane extended.
From
the 'Walk of Life', I had to explore and transform my collage into 2D artwork to 3D abstract
model in order to explore form manipulation in the form of drawings and models.
2D ARTWORK
2d artwork explanation There is two axis which cross each other right in front of the woven part.
1st axis - axis that join the circle and the building just like the bridge. 2nd axis - the axis in front of the woven part (the mall).
Repetition (park) park.
of
smaller
resembles It
also
the
circles radial
resembles
around
the
circulation
datum
as
the
largest
of
path
park
act
circle in as
the an
organizing element while other elements are built around.
Weaving of stripes in different thickness & colour creates
2nd Axis
1st Axis
repetition & shows a mall organized shops & services of different sizes in an orderly manner.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES APLLIED: Yellow colour stripes that starts from the park portrayed natural sunlight travel through empty spaces at the park into the mall.
axis
datum
repetition
3D ARTWORK
3d artwork explanation Axis, repetition and datum that was shown in the 2d artwork is remained.
The prisms is raised higher than the circles to represents the mall is higher than the park.
Weaving of different colour stripes creates repetition of different sizes of prism. Different colour of prism at the weaving part are raised at different height according to the colour. The highest is yellow, second is green and the lowest is blue.
Each colour of prism represents different elements: Yellow - path/light Blue - water/activities in the mall Green - Grass/facilities in the mall
One faces of each yellow prism is covered with transparent plastic to represent openings and indicate light travels into the building through the openings.
The ‘Ada ‘Ad PRECEDENT STUDY
aptation’ daptation’ THE 'AUTHOR POD'
PRECEDENT STUDY To give overview of the project, I was required to propose one research of precedent study related
to
pod.
The
research
shall
include
the
background,
functionality,
aesthetic,
anthropometry and practicability. I was required to express and communicate my analysis of this case study through a series of drawings, diagrams, sketches, and images.
Story Pod BACKGROUND STUDIO AKB, BASED IN TORONTO IN CANADA, HAD DESIGN A LITTLE OPEN LIBRARY FOR THE PEOPLE IN NEWMARKET. WHEN CLOSED, THE POD LOOKS LIKE A ORDINARY SMALL BLACK BOX, BUT WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPEN IT TURNS INTO SOMETHING FAR MORE INVITING. THE POD IS MEANT AS A PLACE TO EXCHANGE BOOK AS WELL AS A PLACE TO RELAX AND READ BOOKS. THE OPEN DOORS IMITATES AN OPEN BOOK AND ARE CLOSED AT NIGHT. THE WHOLE STRUCTURE RETRACTS INTO AN 8FOOT BY 8-FOOT BY 10-FOOT (2.4 METRES BY 2.4 METRES BY 3 METRES) VOLUME SO THAT IT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER DARK.
6 SQM
SEATS
PICKING UP & PLACING BOOKS ONTO THE SHELF SEATS
BUBBLE DIAGRAM SEATS
PUBLIC SPACE
PRACTICABILITY
FUNCTIONALITY
SHELF
BUILT-IN SEATING ALLOWS VISITORS TO SIT & READ
COMPACT SIZE & SIMPLIFIED FORM ALLOWS FOR EASE OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE SITE FOR THE SUMMER AND INTO INDOOR STORAGE FOR THE SITE FOR THE WINTER (CANADA HAS 4 SEASON).
BENCH
TWO OF THE WALLS PIVOT OPEN LIKE BOOK COVERS, WELCOMING PEOPLE INSIDE
ENERGY EFFICIENT LED LIGHTS ARE POWERED BY ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS
BENCH
SOLAR PANEL HIDDEN IN THE ROOFTOP
MATERIALITY THE POD IS DESIGNED BASED ON AKB EXPERIENCE DESIGNING A SKI CHALET WITH A TIGHT TIMEFRAME AND BUDGET, THUS IT IS MADE FROM LOCALLY SOURCED, STANDARD DIMENSIONAL LUMBER AT CANADA TO AVOID COST OVERRUN AND ENSURE THE POD IS FINISHED WITHIN THE RESTRICTED TIMEFRAME. THE PROJECT WAS PREFABRICATED OFFSITE IN THE NEWMARKET PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, THEREBY MINIMIZING WASTE.
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THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX IS CLAD IN BLACK VERTICAL WOODEN SLATS THAT ARE SPACED AT VARYING WIDTHS TO ADD VISUAL AESTHETIC. THESE SLATS ALSO OVERLAY TWO CLEAR POLYCARBONATE PLASTIC PANELS TO CREATE VIEWS THROUGH AND INTO THE STRUCTURE.
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PLAN - OPEN
600
1250 3000
1700 500
FRONT ELEVATION - OPEN
ANTHROPOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATION
PLAN - CLOSED
FRONT ELEVATION - CLOSED
PLAN - OPEN
FRONT ELEVATION - OPEN
MY OPINION THE PROMINENT OF THE POD IS WHEN ITS COMPARED TO MOST OF THE OTHER PODS OUT THERE, WHICH CONSIST DIFFERENT SPACES IN A SMALL BOUNDARIES, THE POD STANDS OUT SERVING ONLY ONE SPACE, A LIBRARY WHILE WAS DONE IN A SMALL BOUNDARY BUT HAS AN OPEN-ENDED PARAMETERS WHICH INVITES PEOPLE TOWARDS ITSELF. AT THE MEANTIME, IT ENHANCE THE CITY WITH ITS SIMPLE YET AESTHETIC LOOKS. AT NIGHT, THE POD SHINES FROM THE INSIDE THROUGH THE VERTICAL CLADDINGS JUST LIKE THE LANTERN. MOREOVER, I THINK IT CLEARLY SHOWS HOW SMALL OFFICES CAN MAKE AN IMPACT TO A SOCIETY, AND SHOWS HOW LITTLE THINGS CAN SPARKLES UP A CITY.
References HTTPS://WWW.ARCHDAILY.COM/777711/STORY-POD-ATELIERKASTELIC-BUFFEY HTTPS://ISSUU.COM/IQBUSINESSMEDIA/DOCS/OAA_AWARDS_FINAL_ DE/60 HTTPS://MOREWITHLESSDESIGN.COM/EN/STORY-POD-INMERSED-INREADING/ HTTPS://AKB.CA/PROJECTS/STORY-POD/ HTTPS://LAPTRINHX.COM/STORY-POD-IS-A-COMPACT-EXCHANGELIBRARY-WHICH-STANDS-EXACTLY-WHERE-YOU-NEED-IT-3818771863/ HTTPS://WWW.OAA.ON.CA/WHATS-ON/BLOAAG/BLOAAGDETAIL/STORY-POD-2015-1 HTTPS://WWW.INTERIORDESIGN.NET/SLIDESHOWS/DETAIL/8741OUTDOOR-READING-ROOM-ATELIER-KASTELIC-BUFFEYS-STOR/
the ‘author pod‘ This is a combination of three tasks, the 'Idea', the 'Interim Review' and
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Explanation of my design
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For a better view of the board
the 'Final Pod'. Based on my studies in the 'Walk of Life', the 'Exploration' and
precedent
study,
I
was
required
to
propose
a
design
intention,
design strategies, and concept of my design with limitation of 10-20sqm space and maximum 6 meter height for the 'Idea'. I needed to always follow up with my lecturer in order to produce a well-designed personal POD. During the 'Interim Review', I presented my design along with my board to the reviewers and they gave comments and suggestions to my design,
composition
of
board
and
drawings.
In
order
to
complete
the
'Final Pod', I was given choices to choose which comments I wanted to go with and adjust my design according to it.
ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLE Axis
Datum
Repetition
AXIS - 1ST AXIS IS THE RIVER THAT SEPARATES THE MALL AND THE PARK WHILE 2ND AXIS REFERS TO THE BRIDGE CONNECTING TO THE TILES REPETITION - REPETITION OF BUBBLES IN THE PARK & REPETITION OF SHOPPING BAGS IN THE MALL REPRESENTS HAPPINESS OF THE VISITORS AT THE SITE DATUM - THE ELEMENTS IN THE PARK AND THE MALL ARRANGED THEMSELVES AT THE SIDE OF THE FIRST AXIS WHICH IS THE BRIDGE CONNECTED TO THE TILES IN THE MALL
2d artwork 1ST AXIS - THE AXIS THAT JOINS THE LARGEST CIRCLE AND THE WOVEN PART 2ND AXIS - THE AXIS IN FRONT OF THE WOVEN PART
AUTHOR POD CONCEPT A MIX OF AN OFFICE POD FOR AN INTROVERT AUTHOR & A OPEN LIBRARY FOR THE SOCIETY
REPETITION - REPEATING SMALLER CIRCLES & QUADRILATERAL.
SITE
DATUM - SMALLER CIRCLES ARRANGE THEMSELVES AROUND THE LARGEST CIRCLE
3d artwork PARK
MALL
THE SITE THAT I CHOSEN IS A MALL THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDER EXPANSION AND IT COMES WITH A PARK. THUS, I COME OUT WITH AN IDEA OF MAKING A POD THAT IS MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO SPACES - IT CAN BE EITHER PLACED INDOOR OR OUTDOOR. MOREOVER, BECAUSE THE SITE CHOSEN IS A PROPERTY OF S P SETIA GROUP, THEREFORE THE POD IS ALSO A LIBRARY ON THE OUTSIDE TO ACT AS AN ATTRACTION SO THAT THEY OWNER OF THE MALL ALLOWS THE POD TO BE PLACED IN THEIR PROPERTY.
CLIENT Susan Cain
FUNCTION
HER WORKS ARGUES THAT MODERN WESTERN CULTURE MISUNDERSTANDS AND UNDERVALUES ABOUT INTROVERT PEOPLE AND FOCUS ON HELPING PEOPLE FINDING THEIR STRENGTH AS AN INTROVERT.
THE POD FEATURES AN OFFICE SPACE DESIGN SPECIFICLY FOR AN INTROVERT AUTHOR. AT THE SAME TIME, IT CAMOFLAGES AND WORKS AS A OPEN LIBRARY ON THE OUTSIDE.
AXIS - BOTH AXIS IS REMAINED AS IN THE 2D ARTWORK REPETITION - REPETITION OF PRISM AT DIFFERENT HEIGHT ACCORDING TO COLOURS DATUM - REMAINED
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 01 TWO AXIS IS MADE IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO SQUARES, BOTH OPPOSITE TO EACH OTHER IN 90 DEGREES. ONE OF THE SQUARE IS ROTATED IN 45 DEGREES.
AXIS
02 OVERLAP THE TWO SQUARES & ELIMINATE THE PART THAT ISN'T OVERLAP TO GET AN OCTAGON.
PROMOTE VISUAL CONTINUITY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING BUT STILL REMAINS THE PRIVACY FOR THE AUTHOR - BLACK TINTED ONE-SIDE GLASS
03 REPEAT THE OCTAGON IN DIFFERENT SIZES WITHIN IT AND ARRANGE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS WITH THE SMALLER OCTAGONS AS GUIDANCE.
ABLE TO EXPLORE AT DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE - A POP-UP ROOF IS PLACED OPPOSITE TO THE WINDOW TO INCREASE VISUALITY
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
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DESIGN STRATEGIES
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FLOOR PLAN
SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE 1:25
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AREA: 11.57M2
ROOF PLAN
NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE 1:25
SCALE 1:25
AREA: 3.76M2
SECTION A-A SCALE 1:25
SECTION B-B SCALE 1:25
PICTURES OF MODEL
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