Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

KHOR HUIGEN

2020-2023

Khor HuiGen.

Mobile Born Address

Email

013- 7780513

13thMay2000

186, Jalan Alor Mengkudu, Taman Laguna Mas,05400Alor Setar,Kedah. khorhuigen@gmail.com

“ A passionate architecture student who actively pursues the diversity of architecture with a great love for distinctive,authentic,andinnovativeideas.I’meagertolearnnew things and advance as an architect by gaining experience andinsightfromtheprofessional world.”

EDUCATION

PRIMARY SCHOOL

SJK(c)Pumpong

2007 - 2012

SECONDARY SCHOOL

SMJKKeatHwa

2013 - 2017

STPM

KolejTingkatanEnamSultanSallehuddin

2018 - 2019

BACHELOR SCIENCE INARCHITECTURE

Taylor’sUniversity

2020 - 2023

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Revit

Sketchup

Autocad

Photoshop

Lumion

Enscape

3DS Max

Illustrator

Indesign

LANGUAGES

Chinese English

Malay

EXPERIENCES

TAYLOR’S CHINESE SOCIETY

Role: B0ard of Director

Period: 2020 - 2021

<THE EIGHTH NIGHT> EXTERNALVONDING EVENT

Role:DesignTeamExecutive Period:Apr2022-July2022

<WHOSE HAND IS STAINED> ONLINE DETECTIVE GAME

Role: DecorationTeam Director

Period:June2021-0ct2021

<ALLABOUT LOVE>VIRTUAL CHARITY RUN

Role:DesignTeamExecutive Period:May2021-Aug2021

MutiaraHillsSculptureDesignChallenge2023

Role:paticipant

Period: Feb 2023 - March 2023

LLAArchitect(Internship2023)

Role: Intern

Period:Jan2023-March2023

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“Architectureisreallyaboutwell-being.Ithinkthat peoplewanttofeelgoodinaspace.”

Zaha Hadid

RIVERTIDE. REVERIE ECHOES OF MELACCA

Year 2023

Semester 6

Location

Plaza Mahkota, 75000 Malacca

Tutor

Ar Edward Chew

Malacca is a city rich in cultural diversity, combining various cultures, foods,architecturalstyles,andreligions.However,duetothemultitudeof culturalinfluences,manypeoplehaveforgottenthecity’spastanditsoriginalculture.Thishasmadethecitylessuniquebecauseofthecomplexity causedbytheabundanceofcultures,religions,andpeople.

To address this,the proposed project called“Rivertide. Reverie” aims to create a cultural center that offers a place for both locals and tourists to stay and relax. It focuses on the concept of theThe rhythm of the river, highlightinghowpeoplehaveusedtheriverthroughouthistory.Theprojectalsoseekstobringattentiontotheabandonedjettynearby. Therhythmoftheriverrepresentsthemovementandinteractionbetween theenvironmentandthecommunity,emphasizingthesenseofcommunity that the river creates.It also aims to pass down the story of the site from generationtogeneration.Aspartoftheproject,aspecialFolkloreprogram willbeoffered,showcasingthePeranakanculture,whichisamixofMalay andChineseinfluences.Thisprogramwilldepicttheriver’simportancein differentgenerations:theoldgeneration,theindustrialrevolutionera,and the modern era.

“Rivertide.Reverie”willprovidevariousprogramsrelatedtotheriverand jetty.The main attraction will be the river parade, accompanied by other activities such as a food hub, batik workshops, rehearsal rooms, boat painting,decoration,andanart&craftalley.Overall,thegoalof“Rivertide.

Reverie”istorevitalizeMalacca’sculturalidentitybyreconnectingpeople with its history and unique heritage. It aims to create a space where localsandtouristscanappreciatethecity’spast,present,andfuturethrough engagingprogramsandexperiencescenteredaroundtheriveranditsculturalsignificance.

RHYTHM -The sound and movement of river create an interaction betweenenvironmentandthecommunity

RIVER-createthecommunity

“THE RHYTHM OFTHE RIVER”

Scale : N.T.S.

DESIGN STRATEGY MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

DUAL ROUTING

To maximize the view of the jetty and the Malacca River

PROPAGATION

Converge people from different placesforthemtostay.HaveopeningattheNorthandSouth

VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY

DropoffpointlocatedattheSouth side of the building which won’t block the view of the North side

EXTENSION OF THE SITE

Extendthealleyofthesitetoattract people from outside the building and facilitate a connection between the inside and outside.

EXTENSION OF “RIVER CULTURE”

Theriverparadeprogramwasproposed,andtherestoftheprograms weresupportingthemainprogram.

VERTICAL SPATIAL FLOW

To maximise the view of Melacca and the river which can have a visual connectivity between the people and the site.

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MINI THEATRE BOAT DECORATION BATIK WORKSHOP CUSTOMIZING LAB ARTIST STUDIO M&E 6

1.

2.

M&E RIVER PARADE ARTIST REST ROOM OBSERVATION

InMelacca’sgentleembrace,theriverflows, Creatingcommunitieswherelife’sbeautyglows. Aswegatherinunity,sidebyside, Inagrandriverparade,ourstoriesweshare, Oldandyoungtogether,aheritagewedeclare. Preservingjettyculture,BabaNyonya’sgrace,

South Entrance North Entrace

Art & Craft Alley Boat Painting Workshop

Dinning Area

DinningArea

Exhibition Space

Food Hub Stage

Food fair

Walkway

Batik Workshop

Boat Decoration

Artist Studio Observation Deck

Scale 1:600|WEST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION | Scale 1:600

NATURAL SUNLIGHT

Createvoidspacefornaturalsunlight

THERMAL & AIRFLOW VARIABILITY

Improvedexceptionoftemporalandspatial pleasure

PRESENCE WATER

Positiveemotionalresponses

JOURNEY

WHERE PEOPLE MEET

Year 2022

Semester 5

Location

25, Medan Pasar, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah

Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Tutor

Ms Indrani Vanniasingham

Medan Pasar,a place rich in cultural heritage and potential,stands at the crossroads of different human groups and lifestyles, shaping the city’s unique development. Initially, it was a small village along the Klang River, evolving into a bustling tin trading and gambling hub, eventually relocating to its current location near the central market. Thethree-storyshophousesinMedanPasarwerebuilttohousebanks, textileshops,grocers,andtraditionalmedicinalhalls.

However,today,MedanPasarfacesthreesignificantchallenges.Firstly, it suffers from disintegration,with each district serving specific functions, dispersing crowds and preventing centralization. Secondly, disconnection prevails as daily routines cause communities to overlook the importance of harmonization. Lastly, abandonment looms as new developmentsgraduallyovershadowculturalheritage.

SiteA,asignificantlandmarkattheintersectionofdiversecommunities, holdsimmensepotential.Providercommunities,representedbyartists, can enhance appreciation for the area’s culture. Meanwhile, Receiver communities, including elders, youth, tourists, and migrants, have distinctlivingneeds,resultinginvarioussocialpointsacrossthesite.

JanGehl’surbantheoryhighlightsnodesindifferentlocations,guiding communitiestospecificplacesandfosteringsocialinteraction.Routes andbusycrowdflowscreateintersectionpoints,leadingtosocialinteractions.DifferentdistrictswithinMedanPasarrevealbehaviorsettings forvariousgroups.

To address these challenges and encourage convergence, harmony, andconnection,acreativecommunitycenterisproposed,emphasizing the“Intersect”concept.Thecenter’sprogramfocusesontextile-related activities like Batik painting,Wau creation,henna art,and bamboo weaving,already present in the area.An open ground floor with glass wallsattractspassersby,offeringactivityspacesforallagesandguidingthemtothecoreofthebuilding.

Thesecondandthirdfloorsfeatureworkshopspaceswithvisualconnectivity, encouraging interaction. The fourth floor caters to artists, providing both public and private spaces for bonding.A rooftop cafe on the fifth floor offers relaxation and harmonization.

Materials like brick and glass symbolize the past,present,and future, emphasizingthesite’shistoricalsignificance.Thebuilding’sdesignfostersunitywhilerespectingindividualpreferences,ensuringacloserelationshipbetweenoutdoorqualityandactivities.

In conclusion, the “intersect” concept bridges gaps in Medan Pasar, promotingunity,harmonization,andconnectivity.Ittransformsalatent cityintoavibranthubofsharedexperiencesandculturalappreciation.

Scale : N.T.S.

Scale 1:200 | GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Scale 1:400 |

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN | Scale 1:400

SECOND FLOOR PLAN | Scale 1:400

West Elevation

Scale: 1:400

North Elevation

Scale: 1:400

East Elevation

Scale: 1:400

Section A-A’

Scale: 1:400

CONVERGE

Convergedifferentcategoryofpeoplefromthe sitetoenhancethecontactpoint.

CONNECTION

Linkageshowconnectionfromdifferentlevelto inside and outside of the site.

HARMONISE

Createseveralspacesthat canbondingdifferent spaces from different level and enhace the intensityofthecontactpoint

ASCEND

Year 2023

Competition

Mutiara Hills Scupture Design Challenge 2023

Location

Jln Broga, Semenyih, Selangor

Tutor

Mr Zazihamzah

Semenyih(“sembunyi”), lies a fertile land aligned by palm trees, hills and water,close knitted communities,cultural values and sprouting opportunities. Hill, water and palm, the three core elements could be interpreted asacyclewhichthriveandrobustthepearltoascendunderthefertilesoil of hidden land.

SPIRITUAL

-TheSpiel(Helix)isoneoftheoldestknownsymbolsanditisapowerful yet spiritual symbol.It connects us to Nature,our Earth and the Galaxy.

-Proportionbasedon.

SYOMBOLISM

SUSTAINABILITY

SITE PLAN

Scale : N.T.S.

SENSITIVITY

SENSITIVITY

SCULPTURE SCENES

PerspectiveView:Detailing

PerspectiveView:DayTime

PerspectiveView:NightTime

WATER HARVESTING FEATURES

PerspectiveView:Vehicle

DESIGN PARAMETERS

01. FOOTPRINT

Spiralling fibonacci sequence as baseraft for projectionofpoints.

02. ARTICULATE

Projectionoftriplehelixes,utilizingintersecting linestoestablishplanes.

03. EVOLVE

Rotational movements of helixes customized to prosperous identity of Mutiara Hills & Semenyih.

04. SURFACE DETAIL

Incorporating fragmented finishes & wireframesforlongtermsustainabilityandaesthetic value.