Yap Kah Meng : Architectural Portfolio 2009-2013

YAP KAH MENG ykahmeng@gmail.com

2008 - 2013

Architectural Portfolio

Content

Bamboo Pavilion

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Ethnic & Culture Centre

Local Waterway & Commercial Hub

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Mangrove Visitor Centre

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Personal Works

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Curicular Vitae

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Retreat House

Music Pavilion

Lepak Santai Restaurant

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Faculty of built environment, um

Bamboo Pavilion 2008/09 Sem 1

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amboo has been widely used in the traditional tropical construction as the building structure, roofing or finishing.

In Hong Kong, bamboo is even used as scaffolding in the construction site even in the highrise constructions. As a natural material, bamboo requires minimal factory processing before it can be used as a construction material. It is also a fast growing and renewable material. As the construction technology developing, bamboo can be potentially treated as a main material in large scale building construction. The bamboo pavilion aims to exploring the possibilites of bamboo construction in combinating the new building technology by understanding the basic and traditional bamboo construction method.

Geometry derivation

Stucture development

Floor Plan

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Roof Plan

Section B-B

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Left Elevation

Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

Right Elevation

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Yan, Kedah

2008/09 Sem 2

Retreat House

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Key Plan

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ount Jerai being the highest point in Yan, Kedah is the only visible mountain around the area and hence becoming a landmark for orienting direction. The one acre site for the retreat house located at the bottom of Mount Jerai having a pleasing mountain view. Design of the retreat house making use of the existing bamboo grown on site to create a bamboo walkway between the two wings of the house. The bamboo walkway as the main circulation of the spaces visually linking the internal spaces. Layers of large glass opening framing the view of the Mount Jerai and the bamboo walkway as if the the spaces are in the middle of the forest.

Site Plan

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Conceptual Sketch

Ground Floor Plan

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Section C-C

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he spaces area arranged in a way to create a linear movement so that the journey moving from space to space is like moving in and out from a framed view to another. There are always something in front

attracting your vision, spaces are visually connected through the layers of frames. The touch of nature is the genius loci in the retreat house, the experience of living with the bamboo forest, sense of blending into the view. Height of the ceiling gradually increasing as we walking into the internal space guiding our eyes to the mountain view that nicely framed by the glass panels.

Section A-A

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View from master bedroom towards bamboo walkway.

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South Elevation

East Elevation

North Elevation

West Elevation

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Titiwangsa Lake, Kuala Lumpur

Music Pavilion 2009/10 Sem 1

Key Plan

Site Plan

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he porposed Music Pavilion located next to to the Titiwangsa Lake and close to the car parking along the road as well as the side entrance from the main road. The old rain tree on site has been a node along the lake as its large canopy provide shades to the people around.

The idea of the Music Pavilion growing organically from the rain tree and it becomes part of the tree.

The laminated timber strips with steel joints shaping the form of the pavilion from the performing stage become the seat for the audience and goes back into the ground. Another strip of laminated timber covering the backstage defining an enclosure of the pavilion.

Conceptual Sketch

Conceptual Sketch

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Floor Plan

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Section

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Kg Baru, Kuala Lumpur 2009/10 Sem 1

Lepak Santai Restaurant, Sultan Sulaiman Club

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Key Plan

Location Plan

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Site Plan

g Baru is an identical Malay lifestyle and cultural district as it is the only Malay village remained in the Kuala Lumpur city centre. The Sultan Sulaiman Club which the restaurant extension taken place was once the place for the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) born. Many historical and political events was placed in the club since the UMNO was born and it slowly becoming a recreational club among the Malay society. The extension of the Lepak Santai Restaurant in the Sultan Sulaiman Club aiming to revive the club as a place for promoting the Malay lifestyle and culture through Malay cuisine and the malay house architecture.

Front Elevation

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Traditional Malay House Space Planning

Space Planning and Massing Diagram

Traditional Malay House Structure System

Structure and Circulation Diagram

The Lepak Santai Restaurant is a direct, architectural rendition of the Traditional Malay House as found in the Kg Baru, Kuala Lumpur indeed all over the country of Malaysia as well as Indonesia. Space planning of the restaurant taken inspiration from the space planning of traditional Malay House to trace back the traditional Malay living lifestyle by fitting in the more complex programmes such as office, music studio, restaurant, kitchen, toilet and other utility spaces. The massing are divided into four, the ‘Lepau” as the entry foyer, ‘Rumah Ibu’ as the main food serving and music performance area, ‘Selang’ as the linkage of the main spaces and ‘Rumah Dapur’ as utility space the kitchen, toilet and storage. Structural grid of the restaurant is generated from the spirit of the house called ‘Tiang Seri’ which is the main column.

Traditionally, the main column is the column which first erected from ground, it represents the life of the house as well as the fortune of the dweller. The spirit of the ‘Tiang Seri’ is translated in the restautant as a focal point where the performance stage located, with the flow of water from top. The double volume translucent massing which is the main space linking the other spaces visually by the water flow as an internal view which can be seen all round the building.

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View from the Sultan Sulaiman Club Football Field

Longitudinal Section

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Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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he breathing skin system make use of both the local natural material - rattan and bamboo as an experiment in combining natural materials with the existng bulidng technology.

By using the traditional weaving method betewwn the rattan and the mild steel rod compose a building skin which provide interesting shades and shadow as well as privacy for the internal space. The rattan skin encourage the cross ventilation within the building as it allows natural air going through to ensure the internal air movement is maximised.

While the bamboo is used together with the adjustable louver window which was very commonly used in the tropical modern architecture during the 1960s and 70s.

Combination of both encourage cross ventilation, provide shades while protecting rainwater from the internal of the building.

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Ethnic & Cultural Centre Kuching, Sarawak

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2009/10 Sem 2

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arawak as the largest state in Malaysia having a population of 2.07 Million formed by 27 Distinct indigenous ethnic groups that speaks at least 45 different languages or dialects.They can be categorised into 7 major ethnic groups, which are Iban, Chinese, Malay, Melanau, Bidayuh, Orang Ula and Penan. Each having their own languages or dialects, lifestyle and culture. Therefore it is interesting to propose a Ethnic & Cultural Centre in the capital town of Sarawak, Kuching to encourage the deeper understanding of diverse culture of the state. The site is situated along the existing riverfront promenade, directly opposite of the old court house which built in colonial English Style. There is an existing historical building functioned as a prison house during the colonisation period of the Brooke family.

Key Plan

Location Plan

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Site Plan

View from the old court house towards the site.

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ketches on right showing the design process of the massing and planning of the Ethnic & Culture Centre.

Massing of the Ethnic & Culture Centre following the axis which extended from the symmetrical old court house opposite the road forming an open space in the middle surrounding the prison house.

The open space which crafted out of the building is the place where events and programmes happen. The old prison house turns out to be a focus of the open space as an object to be appreciated.

Pedestrain access of the building mainly from the road crossing from old court house as well as the riverfront promenade. Therefore the open space palying a role as a node along the promenade to house for activities.

Interior spaces are made as flexible as possible to allow the change of exibition spaces.

Section Y-Y

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Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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View From Across Kuching River

View From Jalan Main Bazzar

Section X-X

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Kuantan, Pahang

2010/11 Sem 1

Local Waterway & Commercial Hub

Location Plan

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ield which located next to the Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque is the node in the Kuantan township. Most of the event or carnival happening in the field. However, the stretch of riverside land where the proposed site located is a potential recreational spot for the township. By pedestrainising the Jalan Taman which linking the field and the proposed site, flow of pedestrians is expected to be attcacted to the riverside. An urban park is placed at the end of the Jalan Taman before the pedestrians are dispersed to the recreational spots along the riverside.

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Aerial View of Kuantan Town

Site Plan

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The proposal is focus on reviving the memory of Kuantan as a fishing village. The idea of having pavilions with linking bridge supported by tilts is trying to trace back the sense of the fishing village. Four tilted massing responding to the entrances around the building, under one large canopy with a round opening that bringing intensed daylighting into the heart of the building. Volume that crafted by the massing become an interesting public aminities. The centre courtyard encourages visual linkage from floor to floor encouraging social connection of the public.

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Ground Floor Plan

The multi function building consists of local water way ticket counter , cafe at the ground floor, commercial outlets at the first floor as well as artist gallery at the second floor. The experience moving from outside to inside of the building is a geometrical transformation of four massing into an odd shaped courtyard compliment by a round opening of the canopy. The trees and the water feature at the centre softened the sharp edges, creating a balanced contrast of the space with the shower of daylighting.

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First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

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View across Jlan Besar

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Cross Section

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Kuantan, Pahang

2010/11 Sem 2

Mangrove Visitor Centre

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Location Plan

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Conceptual sketches

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angrove forest which located at another side of the Kuantan River is part of the ecological asset of the Kuantan township. Tsunami that happened in recent years reminds people about the importance of the mangrove forest in protecting the coast from disasters. The proposed Mangrove Visitor Centre aims to promote the importance of the mangrove and provide deeper understanding to public about mangrove forest and it’s complex ecology system. Ecological related programmes such as mangrove broad walk, mangrove forest replantation or arts & crafts by natural materials from mangrove forest. The programmes are not only cater for the tourists but also providing daily classes for the local students or public who are interested to know more about the mangrove ecosystem.

The proposed site located at the edge of the central business district (CBD) where banks and offices located in the town. It is a transitional point between the riverfront promenade recreational area and the CBD. Building footprint is minimised to allow more open space for events or recreational activities to take place.

Site Plan

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Ground Floor Plan

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View from Jalan Teluk Sisek

View from Riverfront Promenade

Basement Plan

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First Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

Covered Plaza

View towards Kuantan River

Section XX

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Section YY

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Showcase of Past Works

Kuala Lumpur Baptist Church Desa Park City, Kepong - Tender & Construction

Andana Condo & Villa Taman D’alpinia, Puchong - Tender & Construction 63

Ter Residence Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam - Design Development

Jakel Serviced Apartment Jalan Ikan Emas, Cheras - Schematic Design 64

Exxon Mobil Warehouse Extension Dengkil, Puchong - Design & Built

Kuchai Brem Park ID Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur - Design and Built 65

Supreme Pharmacy ID Subang2, Subang Jaya - Design & Built 66

Kiara Lutheran Church Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur - Schematic Design

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roposed site which located at the opposit of the Solaris Mont Kiara and right next to the NKVE highway which is in triangular shape. The new church consists of chapel, multi function room, kindergarten and a sub-basement parking. The triangular site itself having a directional tension which become a strong axis that affecting the planning as well as the massing of the church. A clean and strong curved roof line enhances the directional tension and making the massing much more dynamic. Variety of materials is experimented in the project such as concrete block, expanded metal, and frosted glass to compose texture, shadow and depth of the spaces.

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Admiralty Integrated Development Admiralty, Singapore - Design Development

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Riverine at Punggol (Public Housing) Punggol waterway, Singapore - Schematic design & Design Development

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Continuing Education and Training (CET) East Campus Paya Lebar, Singapore - Construction

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Tiong Bharu Plaza Addition & Alteration Tiong Bharu, Singapore - Schematic Design

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Curricular Vitae

Name : Age : Gender : Nationality : Telephone : Email Address : Address :

Yap Kah Meng 24, born May 23, 1988 Male Malaysian +6583285528 ykahmeng@gmail.com Blk 654B Jurong West St 61 #01-488 Singapore 642654.

Objective : A graduate with two years working experience in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore who is passionate in architecture and willing to contribute to organisational goals, seeking to gain professional experience.

Education :

2008-2011

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

2006-2007

STPM (A Level)

SMJK Yu Hua, Kajang, Selangor

2001-2005

SPM (O Level)

SMJK Yu Hua, Kajang, Selangor

Computer Skills :

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Google Sketchup

Autodesk AutoCAD

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Language :

English

Chinese

Malay

Past Events :

2011

UM-NUS Joint Programme

Urban and Cultural Heritage Studies in Muar, Johor

2009

Bamboo Festival

National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Measured Drawing

War Museum in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Traditional malay House in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Working Experience :

2011-2012

Clement Wong Architecture

Architectural Assistant

Working Scope : -

schematic design & planning

consultants coordination

authority submission

tender drawing

project management (renovation / extension)

interior design

2012-Current

SAA Architects Pte Ltd

Architectural Asistant

Working Scope :-

feasibility studies on addition & alteration on shopping malls

design competitions

construction / project coordination

contract administration

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