KIAN MIN TAI
Architectural Portfolio 2014 - 2016
Design l Research l Detail l Practice
+60 123625 015 kian.tai@outlook.com Kian Min Tai https://issuu.com/kianmin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kian-mintai-architecture-jobs/
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Kian Min Tai is a competent Graduate Architect
In his professional practices, he has a two-year
(RIBA part ll) who had completed his Masters of Architecture from the University of Plymouth with distinction. One of his notable achievements is the attainment of RIBA Silver Medal Nomination award due to his research driven design based on radical approach of DIY politics, social mediation and theories of citizen participation.
working experiences in the building industry that accentuates on residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. Overall, Kian is an all-rounder who is eager to handle design, technical and business development roles as an individual, team or under the supervision of an Architect. He endeavours to understand design projects from various challenging discourses and seek new ways of commitment to a life-long learning opportunities.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION •
Master of Architecture with Distinction - RIBA Part ll
PRACTICE •
Studio LK LTD (4 months)
Location
: Plymouth University
Location
: London
Awards
: • M. Arch (Part ll) Research 2016 by RIBA South West
Position
: Architectural Assistant
Roles
: • Assist in a team environment, analyse and design Essex new masterplan with the goal
• RIBA Silver Medal Nomination (academic year 2015/ 2016)
to achieve total 15,000 homes.
• Best Group Master Planning Work (academic year 2015/ 2016)
• Performed pre-planning masterplan proposals; involved characteristic studies on
• Student Award in Highly Skilled Construction and Technical Detailing by Mitchell
selected towns and developed conceptual framework.
Architects in 2016
• Update weekly masterplan layout and produce parameter plans, land budget,
• Best Work in Design (academic year 2014/2015)
phasing, infrastructure proposals, density calculation, etc.
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture) with Second Class Honours - LAM Part l
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KP See Architect (20 monthhs)
Location
: Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Location
: Malaysia
Awards
: Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) High Achievers’ Scholarship 2009
Position
: Architectural Assistant
Roles
: • Experience projects dealing with residential scheme development, mixed-used units, commercial lots and medium-high budget bungalow. • Knowledge of Building Regulations.
KEY SKILLS •
• Liaised with consultants and specialists; completed full sets of technical drawings,
Computer-aided Design Programs Proficient in AutoCAD, 3Ds Max Studio, Vray, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Microsoft Office.
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Other Expertise Feasibility studies, model making, wood working, laser cutting, 3D printing and booklet
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depicting all structural information, construction, specification, finishes, etc. • Prepared and submitted building applications to local authorities with full planning, conditional and variation consent, conformed with full sets of technical drawings, client and consultant’s information and prepared application fees. • Involved in project management; conducted client-consultant meetings; monitor construction progress; making sure construction process tally with drawing specifics.
documentation
• Compiled tender packs and send out to contractors for negotiated or competitive
Language
• Worked closely with Interior Designer to design and produce kitchen, bathroom and
English, Mandarin and Malay.
tender process. ceiling layout for medium-high budget bungalow. • Product survey with suppliers and specialist; ensured that products offered met budget requirements, building standards and expectation from client. • Managed phone calls and corresponded with local authorities, consultants and
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clients on project approval and deadlines.
PRACTICE •
EXTRA-CURRICULAR Cipta Teguh Architects Sdn. Bhd. (3 months)
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Student Ambassadors
Location
: Malaysia
Location
: Plymouth University
Position
: Architectural Trainee
Position
: Central Ambassador
Roles
: • Team lead for a group of trainees; managed and delegated project tasks to team
Roles
: • Proactive and communicated with concerned parents and ensured their inquiries were fulfilled.
members.
• Worked in a team and managed registration for parents and visitors on Open Day
• Assisted with a team of drafting technician; prepared technical drawings on tender
during peak hours.
application for semi-D and apartment project using ‘Xref’ function in Autocad.
• Shared experience and provided campus tours to groups of visitors and parents
• Developed floor - wall design with proposed colour scheme for hospital project.
around the university.
• Liaised with lecturer for meetings and produced practical experience log book.
• Roles
Freelance 3D Visualiser
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• Collaborate in a team of 30 Epic Build Society members to built 4 - unit shelter for the
: • Designed and produced 3D rendering perspectives according to client’s requirements and meeting strict deadlines. • Prepared budget and fee negotiation with client.
underprivileged, using wood and metal tools. • Design and built wooden cabin in a team of 3 with Schumacher College, Dartington. • Hand-made cob table with Eat, Shoot and Root Society using natural and recycled
STRENGTH •
resources
Good Communication Skills Able to receive, communicate and amend changes on disapproved applications within time constraints.
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Reliable Able to correspond directly clients, accountable for the design to meet clients’ expectations.
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Team Player Confident working among others in any given environment.
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CAD Proficiency Proficient in technical software: CAD and Sketchup with fast and good technical skills; interested to pick up BIM software.
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Self-build Courses
• Roles
Leo Club (Omega) : • Club Secretary for fiscal year 2011/2012 with outstanding award. • Public Relations Director in 2010/2011. • Organizing Chairperson for the 11th Annual Leo Club Installation & 10th Club Anniversary 2010, managed a total guest of 240 pax.
CONTENTS DIY MEDIATION : M. Arch Year 2
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INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY : M. Arch Year 1
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PRACTICE
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DIY Initiative in Słupsk, Poland
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Eco Park in Tottenham Hale, London
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West Tey Masterplan
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Issues and actors involved
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Issues and actors involved
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Country Heights bungalow
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Re-activate the urban voids
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The Industrial Ecology
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Ipoh Highrise
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Rules as universal and discrete guiding instruments for
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Mycelium as medium for Industrial Ecology
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Housing Scheme Proposals
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Masterplan gestures & site analysis
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‘ & Other Brands’
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Condition-making process Through different degree of citizen participation
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Spatial Distribution with Industrial Ecology system
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Grids as conditions for urban variety
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Close-up detail with mycelium products
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Construction sequence
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3D perspective: The Green Corridor
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Construction details
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3D perspectives: Micro Industry, Community Hub &
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Winter Garden
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DIY MEDIATION M. ARCH YEAR 2
In 2015, I had participated a two-week site visit with
DIY Mediation is a radical theory proposed to
In this chapter, I had explored my architectural
the whole M.Arch Plymouth University students in
challenge
top-down
proposals, extracted from the design & technical
Słupsk, Poland in conjunction of the masterplan
governance and bottom-up initiatives identified
booklet, DIY Mediation, through different mediums
proposals and individual live project. Series of on-
in Słupsk. Through historical literatures defining the
of illustrations, model-making and computer-aided
site surveys, informal interviews and conferences
failures of top-down governance in Poland, series
design. Using the ethos of Do-it-Yourself (DIY) as the
were conducted through diverse forms of social
of local government and community initiatives
catalyst, local community can be taken through
actors (individuals, NGOs, planning officers and the
had
through
different degree of participations with the kinship of
mayor) to critically understand the wider context of
decentralised regions of Poland, resulting in the
the local government initiatives. By looking through
the issues related to Słupsk. We had identified and
agglomerations of Powiats and Voivodeships. These
the narration of the design proposals, architecture
concluded that Słupsk is undergoing economic
forms of self-government initiatives have led us to
is defined not just by its physical representation
and social welfare issues of deprivation, in terms of
an opportunity for a ‘new norm’, proposing top-
of the building but it is the exemplars of how
lack of proper job employment, energy poverty,
down and bottom-up initiatives to come together
architecture is derived from conditions made by
social migration and unequal distribution of green
and mediate situations in Słupsk. I believe proposing
a collective individual. The design guide offers a
spaces.
a change on the social-political movements can
solution on how local community themselves could
deeply affect the economic conditions of Słupsk.
initiate the DIY Mediation process through different
conventional
already
began
its
norms
of
movements
forms of condition-making process - using distinct simple rules and the grid systems as a framework for co-creation.
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DIY Initiative in Słupsk, Poland Three main issues residing within the regions of Długa, Słupsk such as long term unemployment, social migrations and energy poverty. We believed that the current economic conditions and the political system of decision-making hold a deep connection towards these forces of deprivation. DIY initiative is proposed to instill the ethos of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) among the local community to act and participate in the process of decision-making and urban planning with the help from local government’s relations, funding initiatives and experiences. Series of DIY projects such as decentralised energy generation, knowledge exchange hub and microindustry are introduced in the masterplan to rebuild the economy of Słupsk.
TOP-DOWN
The Framework: A distribution system where top-down and bottom-up can co-exist
State Intervention
Operation
Common formats, simple rules
Making Conditions
Enabling, Mediation
The System
Heterogeneous shared conditions
Adaptive
Co-creation
The Control
Identity
Behaviour
Operation
Local Community
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BOTTOM-UP
Behaviour
DIY MEDIATION
Identity
Issues and actors involved
“... city needs small businesses, not most profitable, but those that attract people...” “... need for better engagement of local NGO’s and coworkers...”
Social Migration
Long Term Unemployment
Energy Poverty
Based on Work Service survey in 2014, 78% respondents migrate outside due to higher wages and better economic positions; while 37% suggested the jobs doesn’t meet towards their demands.
Słupsk faces deindustralisation due to its economic turn due to its development of services employment. Overall, Słupsk has an employment rate of 11.8% in 2013. Issues of unemployment are due to the formal poor administrative performance and structure of education system does not respond to needs of market .
Some residence still favours the use of coal heating devices in their homes. In general, they prefer the use of coal over natural gas as a cheap reliable source for heating.
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Mayor
Represent the City of Słupsk to empower the people and their organisations to influence and transform public policies and services and all factors affecting the conditions of their lives.
“... no facilities for families, no playgrounds...”
“... if the parliament got the seat, I’ll get 2000 Zloty...”
“... some residents still using coal for heating...”
“... after the election I’ll be unemployed again...”
“... only 10% of residents votes in participatory budget program...” “... problems happen when voted projects exceed the costs estimated in their brief...”
“... young people going abroad..”
Conversations gathered
“... a pensioner has to survive with their money from pay day to pay day, and still squeeze the expenses for it to last...”
City Planners
Precariats
NGOs
General Public
Adopt strategic approach to community development within their region, linking with other suitable bodies and departments within the City of Słupsk and considering community development when developing regional strategies, including sustainable economic strategies.
Drives younger generations too and develop independent groups and projects across the community sector within an ethical framework, and increase networking between groups.
Advise and inform public authorities on community perspectives and assist them to strengthen communities and work in genuine partnership with them.
Support and develop independent groups and projects across the community sector within an ethical framework, and increase networking between groups.
Roles of participations in DIY Mediation
Re-activate the urban voids As suburbanisation rapidly increases across the region, population in city center decreases, alongside some open spaces are seen undeveloped or underdeveloped. Many of these sites were still remains of historical significance, comprising dilapidated buildings, poor maintained social spaces and gated housing. Due to Słupsk current economic conditions, urban infill becomes a strategic role of this project as open spaces can be re-activated to allow more programs, functions and quality public spaces for the local community at the same time provide jobs, welfare and social security. The intention would eventually lead towards a more sustainable ‘Compact City’ as Jane Jacobs would agree that the need for human concentrations of the city showed an essential source of ‘immense vitality’ and diversity.
Analysing different types of Open Space Typology in Slupsk
Typology A Existing pocket spaces formed by adjoining retail, residential and storage spaces. Most of these spaces are privatised by the local community as pocket gardens and for personal use.
Typology B
Typology Space A
Existing courtyard spaces allocated as recreational grounds, social spaces, community allotments and car parks. Most of these spaces are poorly maintained and there is lack of green facilitated spaces for general public use.
Pocket spaces.
Typology Space B
Social activity courtyards.
79.5 - 100 benefits/1 000 persons
17.16 - 22.88 %
Highest number of social benefits per 1 000 persons
Highest general unemployment rate
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47.88 - 61.84% Typology Space C
Public institutions and derelict, historic buildings, social spaces.
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Highest percentage of buildings demanding repairs
Typology C Public institution, small businesses & government buildings owned these open spaces. Majority of the space are gated and provided as private car parks.
Rules as universal and discrete guiding instruments for Condition-making process 3 Simple Rules
Viewing Deck
Providing modification modes as examples for participants & local communities to DIY and co-create design of building
Modes of in - between spaces
Modes of fenestration
Modes of materiality & envelope
Modes of system of production
Kitchen & Workshop Research Facility
Tea Microbrewery & Meeting Facility
Open Adaptive Grid System
Tea Microbrewery
Workshop
Modular Construction
Open House
Biomass CHP
Winter Garden Tea Brew Workshop
Waste Treatment
Permeability
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Waste Collection & Storage
Spatial distribution diagram: Introducing the micro-industry and the correlation of production system within building
Through different degree of citizen participation Inform
Consult
Local community are informed & assisted in understanding the problem & solutions
Local community are discussed & consulted to obtain feedback on decisions
Involve
Collaborate
Empower
Local government initiated projects & shared decisions with local community
Local community initiated projects & directed by government to partner with public & private sectors
Local community initiated & shared decisions with government
Open House
‘Brew-your-Tea’
Microbrewery
Co-creation
Informing DIY initiatives & it’s objectives
Process of making new flavours of tea
Tea and compote production
Produce new micro-food industry
Waste Collection
Waste Treatment
Co-creation Research new materials through waste
Media Publication Promote information on DIY initiatives
Agricultural waste as resources
Filtering waste for energy production
Focus Group
DIY Biomass Briquette
Micro-generation
Co-creation
Open discuss concerns regarding social-political issues
Dedicated public workshops on the production of bio-fuel
Produce electricity and heat through biomass CHP
Research microgeneration production
Surveys
DIY Self-Build Initiatives
Self-build
Co-creation
Gain feedback on decision, policy and funding proposals
Join wood workshop and construction process
Managing self-build project and spatial planning
Produce new efficient modular design and technology
DIY Compote
Winter Garden
Co-creation
Fruit preservation techniques
Keep temperate house plant for food and tourism
Produce new growing and harvesting techniques
‘Pluck-Grow-Sell’
Community Allotment
Community grow and sell back to industry
Community grow micro-greens and tea plantation
Through series of phases... Celebrative Performance Space Tea House
Community Allotment
Waste Treatment
Open House Co-creation
‘Pluck-Grow-Sell’
Self-build
DIY Biomass Briquette
Focus Group
Wood Workshops DIY Compote
Winter Garden
Surveys
Administration Tea House
Waste Collection Biomass CHP Microgeneration
Self-build Community Allotment
Improved Public Space
More Meeting Rooms Research center
Co-creation
Tea Factory Microbrewery
Self-build
More Research Space
Tourist and Tea Center Community Allotment
Additional Workshop
Winter Garden
Improved Biomass CHP
More Research Space Improved Tea Factory Microbrewery
Roof Top Garden
Roof Top Garden
Winter Garden For circulation and services
Main staircase circulation
Tea Testing & Culture Center
Extended Storage space Storage and Loading Bay
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Future provision for extension
Grids as conditions for urban variety The Winter Garden Model
The traditional grid system has the capacity to allow progressive transformation through its on-going demands from local priorities. Great examples can be visible from the cities of Barcelona and Manhattan which highlights distinct re-appropriation of grid system and modular construction. An open grid system does not respond on its own but advocates through networks of contextual factors and the exchange of information. Models indicated below portrayed an urban variety that allowed conditions to be made adaptable within the grid system.
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Series of prototype joints
Ground Floor Plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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Biomass CHP Facility Cold Main Water Tank Woodworks DIY Workshop Public Square Tea House Tea Brew Workshop Waste Treatment Facility Public Space Loading Bay & Storage Winter Garden & Hot Water Supply Tank
Construction sequence
Joint lock
Assembling of timber column on pier foundation
Assembling through proper sequence
Fitting locks to strengthen the joint
Completing single modular columns with stub tenon joint
Repeat modular columns with stub tenon joint
UFH pipes system
Columns could be applied onto spread footing for production space
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Assembling lateral joints with timber beams customised according to preference
Vertical stack modular columns with stub tenon joint
Assembling roof structure
Assembling roof drainage and supports
Construction details Proposed recycled newspaper for roof insulation, protected with damp proof membrane above
Proposed ETFE cushion membrane Laminated timber structure along with aluminum gutter above
Proposed double layer ETFE panels
Service Deck
Timber frame curtain glass wall up till ceiling height
Aluminum frame glass skylight
Steel frame module
200mm thick gabion wall with gravel aggregates
Typical wall cladding detail finished with timber panels or plasterboard
Each component of the walls are designed with the same steel framework modules so that it could be reassemble onto other spaces like the production facility. Additional floor was proposed on op of Winter Garden for roof maintenance and inspection.
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Propose aluminum composite roof panels on timber trusses at 35o pitch roof
Damp proofing membrane placed after insulation panel
Fascia board concealed aluminum roof gutter
Proposed recycled newspaper insulation treated with fire retardant salt.
Wall and floor fixtures are the same as Winter Garden construction using the same steel frame modules to replicate wall construction and suspended timber flooring with underfloor heating pipes in all building internally.
Roof gutters are concealed in between timber columns and external fascia board, allowing drainage downpipes to run through while providing space for insulation applied onto wall-to-roof detail.
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The Micro-Industry & Community Hub
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The Winter Garden
INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY M. ARCH YEAR 1
On my first year exploration, the M.arch group had visited Tottenham Hale for the development of masterplan proposals. Series of discussions and interviews were engaged with the local community (including Our Tottenham society) and local council about the future resilience of Tottenham Hale. Among the pressing concerns sounded from the community are the implication of the new regeneration program as well as the strive for the local economy. Visible observations on site indicated an unequal distribution of proper green spaces in regions of Tottenham. Alongside with the regeneration project brought forward by Haringey council, there is an opportunity for the development of Tottenham Hale in the aspects on the growth of the local economy as well as improving social wellbeing.
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Industrial Ecology is the study of how materials and energy flow through the circular economy. Resources and waste could be made full potential as co-products for reuse, recycle and reduce in order to lessen the impact on landfills and the environment. It holds the key opportunity towards the growth of the local economy and improving green infrastructure. Merging ideas of mycelium and 3D printing could present as a catalyst to inspire local industries and the community to rethink the way products are being made, while at the same empowering the locals on common rights for the use of assets, resources and space.
Eco Park in Tottenham Hale, London Tottenham Hale consists of diverse populations of local and foreign groups with large distinct geographical locations of the High Road and Lea River. With the new Strategic Policies developed by Haringey Council, more jobs and housings are being implemented, changing the policies of local industries and providing more housing to the people of Tottenham. As a result, many Industrial lands and green spaces are being regenerated to make way for more housing. The implications of it pressed on the issues of local rights for better jobs and green infrastructure. The Eco Park model endeavours to create energy efficient, adaptive working environment for industries and local community to connect and engaged in the process of making better products. By breaking down the varying process required by individual businesses, an inclusive framework is devised to incorporate different urban industrial parks to operate in a circular economy. As a result, more jobs will bring to the economy, helping more startups to grow and providing a more sustainable future for Tottenham Hale.
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Issues and actors involved
Deindustrialisation
Local Employment
Waste Management
Unequal Distribution of Green Infrastructure
Industrial Actors
Volunteers
Visitors
Tottenham was wellknown for its industrial sector and it produced a third national output which made up a quarter of world manufacturing exports. Unfortunately, today the industry has drop up to 11% GDP, employs only 8% of workforce and sell 2% of world’s manufacturing exports.
As local industries slowly being replaced by small business enterprise, the need for local skilled employment would be less. Industrial lands are being sold for new housing developments. The loss of employment land has an impact on levels of local employment and economic activity and business rates revenue.
According to Defra statistics, commercial and construction waste had accounted for 39 million tonnes from England in 2012. Since 2011, the 4Rs solution has been the essential role in UK waste management solution for the industrial, commercial and manufacturing sectors. However, this solution can be ineffective in providing a sustainable future because it doesn’t completely reduce waste from being thrown back into landfills or incineration.
Research study in 2005 had indicated that Harringey has accounted for 12.8% (382.87 hectares) of open spaces in Haringey’s total land area. The notion of it suggest green spaces are gradually depriving to allow more homes to be built as Tottenham population is growing bigger by each year.
Employers and labour unions played a vital role in managing the production process. Alongside with local government initiatives in the role of policy enhancement to influence the change in industrial system.
Local communities can participate in the process of design and making or even performing urban farming on roof top gardens. Research specialist, local artists and students are welcome from other Universities or Institutes to share resources and research for new industry.
Other societies such as foreign and local tourist can access the building and spectate the production process.
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The Industrial Ecology
Conventional waste management system
The green initiative is proposed with the idea of bridging diverse local industries to be part of the dynamic circular economy. We believed that proposing synergies within the networks of industries will be sustainable not just to the local economy but as well as being sustainable in terms of energy, materiality and social well-being. The Eco Park is a resemblance of three main program running through Tottenham Hale: Low Emission Park, Resource Recovery Park and urban farming.
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Proposing a closed-loop waste management system
Mycelium as the medium for Industrial Ecology Comparing different materials from raw compounds towards distribution phase
Experimenting growth of mycelium through different sets of substrates
Mycelium is a type of fungus that may grow into a fruit known as mushroom. The choice of mycelium products was generally inspired by Ecovative Design and Eric Klarenbeek who have been researching on the behaviour of mycelium that grows on organic waste substrates (obtained from agricultural waste) inside bioplastic formwork. This fungus can be inoculated into paste that can be 3D printed into any kind of bioplastic formwork that the designer desires. This revolutionary approach can change how materials can be manufactured alongside with the aid of 3D printing innovations, leading towards a more sustainable approach in the management of waste and natural resources. Products like insulation, masonry wall and packaging are the current application for mycelium products.
Ingredients: Oyster mushroom culture, Vermiculite, Rice flour,
Ingredients: Oyster mushroom culture, Vermiculite, Rice husk, Rice flour,
Ingredients: Oyster mushroom culture, Rice husk, Rice flour
Ingredients: Oyster mushroom culture, Tea waste, Rice flour
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Masterplan gestures & site analysis
Site Analysis
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Masterplan Gestures
Spatial Response
Spatial distribution with Industrial Ecology system
AQUAPONICS Combining hydroponics and aquaculture to create mutual benefits with one another with integrated experimental 3D facades. VERTICAL FARMING Exploring different forms of growing food with the means of hydroponics and experimental 3D printed facades. COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT Roof top urban farming in collective community
FOOD HARVESTING Provide food to serve local needs BIODEGRADABLE HUSK Waste substrates chosen for mycelium products can be harvest through urban farming
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GROWING Storing other printed products such as herbs and vegetables that does not need much of humidity regulated
WORKSHOPS Offer additional equipments to explore different ways of form making
FEEDSTOCK Waste substrate can be harvested from food such as rice, buckwheat, oats, etc. GRINDING Refining organic waste into smaller compounds PASTEURISATION Process of sterilising waste substrates through heating and cooling INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINT 3D print mycelium products in large scale INOCULATION Process of injecting mycelium tissue into waste substrates MYCELIUM TISSUE Selected mycelium species to grow on feedstock
CAFE
INDUSTRIAL ACTORS Employers Labours Government Local Artist
VOLUNTEERS Local communities Specialists Students
VISITORS
Close-up detail with mycelium products
Vapour control foil Reinforced concrete column (main structure)
18mm thk. mycelium composite particle timber board
15mm thk. gypsum fiberboard
150mm thk. mycelium insulation
50mm thk. mycelium insulation
Structural tubular steel
Breather membrane 115mm thk. mycelium brick
Steel studs frame
Reinforced concrete upstand beam Concrete cap
200mm ht. min. vertical leg flashing
Reinforced concrete steel decking
50mm thk. mycelium insulation
Side flashing
100mm thk. mycelium roof insulation 115mm thk. mycelium brick
Structural tubular steel
Breather membrane 50mm thk. air space
200mm ht. vertical leg flashing
Adjustable height pintels secured to studs
15mm thk. gypsum fiberboard
50mm thk. air space
150mm thk. mycelium insulation
Adjustable height pintels secured to studs
Reinforced concrete floor slab
150mm ht. concrete raise
18mm thk. mycelium composite particle timber board
Reinforced concrete column & beam (main structure)
Steel studs frame Steel bracket
Wall-to-Floor Detail
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Wall-to-Roof Detail
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The Green Corridor
PRACTICE Aside from the documentary of my academic experiences, this chapter explores a wider depth into my professional practice as an Architectural Assistant. A variety of work samples are presented, ranging from different scale such as mix-used, housing, private house and masterplan projects.
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West Tey Masterplan Professional Practice by Studio LK
Location: Essex, UK Project Delivery: Pre-planning Stage Project Type: Team
Stansted Airport
Braintree
STRONG ECONOMY
Harwich Port Terminal
ECONOMY CHALLENGES
Halstead
Colchester
Tendring
Great Notley
Witham
Chelmsford
Using Garden City Concept to develop the Urban Village LONDON
Location Plan: Key economic opportunity through Haven Gateway Partnership
Land budget proposal: Indicating developed areas with proposed green, road and academic infrastructures.
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Practice
Tradition Settlement
Urban Village Model
Letchworth Garden City © COPYRIGHT STUDIO LK LTD
Examples of Existing Constraints & Opportunities
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Examples of Indicative Parameter Plans & GIS Constraints
Marks Tey Train Station
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Examples of Development Principles
Proposed Hub Central
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Existing Access & Movement
Proposed Access & Movement
Indicative Density Diagram
Proposed Density of Development
Proposed Landscape Strategy
Plats responding to GIS Constraints
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Existing Settlement & Local Centres
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Practice
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Country Heights Bungalow Professional Practice by KP See Architect
Location: Kajang, Malaysia Project Delivery: From inception till construction stages Project Type: Individual
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Front Elevation
Foyer Former Dining Living Area Dry Kitchen Wet Kitchen Yard Outdoor Terrace Outdoor Bathroom Powder Room Car Porch
First Floor Plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Ground Floor Plan [ 23.1 m x 19.2 m ]
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Master Bedroom Walk-in Wardrobe Master Bath Open Area Guest Room Guest Bath Bedroom Bath Studyroom
Rear Elevation
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Staircase Detail
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Practice
Terrace Detail
Master Bath Roof Detail
Water Tank Room Detail
Balcony Detail
Master Bedroom Furniture Layout
Master Bedroom Reflected Ceiling Layout
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Ipoh Highrise (Mixed-used) Professional Practice by KP See Architect
Location: Ipoh, Malaysia Project Delivery: Design Proposal Project Type: Individual Specifications
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8 Residential units per level
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448 units of total 16th floors
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C/W Services core, risers, lift lobby & fire staircase
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Total floor area 4059 SQM
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216 residential car parks per floor
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Proposed 5-6 floors of car park
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40 units of commercial retail shops
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Commercial retail shops
Residential Units
Commercial retail shops
88 - 154 SQM
109 - 120SQM
314 - 778 SQM
Propose pool location
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Practice
7th Flr Podium
2nd to 6th Flr Parking
1st Flr Parking
1st Podium
Grd Flr Podium © COPYRIGHT KP SEE ARCHITECT
Housing Scheme Proposals Professional Practice by KP See Architect
Location: Bentong housing, Malaysia Project Delivery: 3D design proposals, technical design, planning application, amendments Project Type: Individual Bentong Semi-D Scheme [ 15.2 m x 13.7 m ]
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Bentong Bungalow Scheme
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Bentong Semi-D Scheme [ 9.6 m x 10.3 m ]
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[ 9.3 m x 12.2 m ]
Bentong Semi-D Scheme [ 14.6 m x 12.2 m ]
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‘& Other Brands’ (Vray Packages) Professional Practice by Herald Design
Location: Publika, Kuala Lumpur Project Delivery: 3D visualisation Project Type: Individual
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& OTHER BRANDS OUTLET CHANGING ROOM
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