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K I M B E R LY N G B.ARCH 2020 SELECTED WORKS | MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | 2017-2020
KIMBERLY NG
kimberly_npz@hotmail.com +60 12 979 2720 (MY) +44 7857 940496 (UK)
My work is largely focused on user experience and how building occupants feel when they are in a designed space. I view design as a problem solving tool and strive for functional simplicity within my work. I aim to use my design skills to create spaces and buildings that are aesthetically pleasing, practical and sustainable in hopes that my interventions within the built environment will be able enhance the world that we live in.
EDUCATION BA (Hons) Architecture - Manchester School of Architecture - Graduated with First Class Honours - Architecture Part 1 Education
Cambridge GCE A-Levels - Sunway College - Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Physics
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Sekolah Kluster Kecemerlangan SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 3 - Straight As - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, History, English, Malay Language, Moral Ed.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Manchester School of Architecture - Evolo Competition Participant (2020) Collaborated with my team to design a post-Syria-war themed skyscraper.
- Events Contributor (2019)
Design project for Manchester Metropolitan University’s Special Collections Museum. Involved in designing a museum exhibition for posters of different parts of the world from different time periods.
- Events Ambassador (2018)
Involved in design and installation phase of the set for Bluedot music festival.
ALT Architects, Malaysia - Junior Architect Intern (2019)
Attended client meetings, executed Tender and Construction Drawings on Revit and AutoCAD & conducted Marketing Graphic work for a masterplan of over 400 houses and a separate Bungalow project.
SA Architects, Malaysia - Shadow week (2017)
Shadowed a part 2 architect, performed graphic work on illustrator & Sketchup and followed the design process of the new Sunway International School.
SKILLS Technical
Additional
Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustratior Adobe Premier Pro Adobe Lightroom AutoCAD Revit Sketchup Rhino Grasshopper V-ray Microsoft Office iMovie
Sketching/Drawing Laser Cutting Model Making Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Illustration Photography Video Editing Graphic Design Ballet (Grade 8) Piano (Grade 7) Saxophone Clarinet
ECOWORK COMMERCIAL // academic year 3 OFFICE BUILDING IN MANCHESTER FOCUSED ON BRINGING NATURE INTO THE COOPERATIVE WORKSPACE
THE APERTURE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL // academic year 2 MY TAKE ON THE SEMI-DETACHED TYPOLOGY IN THE SUBURBS ON MANCHESTER
EVOLO COMPETITION 2020 ENTRY COMPETITION // external A POST-SYRIAN WAR SKYSCRAPER DESIGN FOR THE 2020 EVOLO COMPETITION
BLUEDOT FESTIVAL 2018 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION // academic year 1 AN INSTALLATION FOR THE BLUEDOT SCIENCE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MANCHESTER
ECOWORK
COMMERCIAL // academic year 3
OFFICE BUILDING IN MANCHESTER FOCUSED ON BRINGING NATURE INTO THE WORKSPACE
ECOWORK
office building
Key : RESIDENTIAL / HOTEL
BUS STOP
COMMERCIAL
CARPARK
TRAIN STATION
THE SITE Manchester, M15 5FJ 53°28'16.7"N 2°14'53.4"W The site is located in central Manchester. The urban context of the site mostly consists of residential and commercial buildings. The strategic location is only a short walk from Manchester's City Center, Spinningfields, The Universities and Victoria Station. Besides carparks, there are also various modes of puplic transport easily accesible such as buses,trains and trams. 1071 HOURS PER YEAR // AVERAGE OF 2:55 HRS A DAY // 0:32 HRS (DEC) - 5:30 HRS (JUN) AVERAGE OF 867mm A YEAR PREDOMINANTLY SW
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ACCESSIBILITY The best placement for the main entrance would be the north side of the site as it is safe from the busy roads. MASS The Office block right next to the site help block prevailing winds, however the building’s privacy will have to be taken into account. DAYLIGHT The south elevation of the site will require shading as it is exposed directly to the southern sun. WATER A roof terrace can be used to absorb the rainwater as well as provide greenery to reduce the carbon footprint of the building. VIEWS There is a park towards the southwest of the site, a terrace/bacony can be placed on that side of the building, however there should be some form of wind protection. NOISE A noise buffer can be incorporated into the shading of the southern facade to reduce the noise pollition originating from the mancunian way.
ECOWORK
office building
CONCEPT AND STRATEGIES The strategic location of the site in central Manchester allows for easy access by foot and public transport, the building can act as a central coworking hub to the neighbouring community which consists of university students, free-lancers and small business owners. This project is an attempt to redefine the urban jungle by using materiality and means that are sustainable yet practical for the given site and climate. Statistics have shown that by incorporating nature into the workspace, the anxiety and stress levels of the building’s occupants can be reduced, hence increasing productivity during working hours. Furthermore, the spaces within the office building aims to encourage communication, visual connectivity and socializing to encourage the exchange of idea between the users. Standing amongst the tallest of the buildings in Manchester, the organic shape of the building gives it an elegant identity, allowing it to stand out within the industrial city.
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
S PAT I A L A D J A C E N C Y D I A G R A M
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CIRCULATION STRATEGIES Diagrams from top to bottom Horizontal Circulation : The spatial adjency diagram demonstrates how the spaces of different programs might intersect within the building. This is directly related to the user experience, mainly the circulation of occupants between spaces, with the main circulation being focused on the social spaces as I intended. Circulation is obstructed by a single central core, may cause congestion.
Vertical Circulation : The diagrams on the left illustrates the possible ways occupants can access different floors within the building. As the building is a high-rise structure, it is sensible to include a few lift cores for vertical circulation within the building, as well as fire stairs within the cores as a fire strategy. The shared central atrium between a few adjacent floors accessible by stairs will encourage social interaction between building occupants as well as reduce the need for lifts.
The lifts cores are too far apart. The fire escape distances will not comply with the building regulations.
The cores arranged in a triangular shape provides structural stability and ease of access.
S TA C K E D C I R C U L AT I O N
Key : Lift Core / Fire Stairs
Common Access Stairs
ECOWORK
office building
DESIGN DRIVERS
VIEWS
F I N A L F LO O R P L AT E G R I D S
D AY L I G H T
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
HEATING/COOLING
GREEN ROOF
R A I N WAT E R D R A I N A G E PAT H
G R E E N R O O F D E TA I L
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES QUICK BRAINSTORM
Since one of the main themes of the building is for it to be sustainable and environmentally friendly, someenvironmental strategies are implemented for the design of the building. The diagrams and sketches on this page and the page before illustrates my thought process behind these strategies.
ECOWORK
office building
SHADING DISTRIBUTION
SHADING/FACADE STRATEGIES
The building is a high-rise structure. Hence, the higher floors of the building will be more prone to the glare from the southern sunligght. Therefore, distribution of the louvers on the facade are manipulated to determine which areas of the office building’s facade should be more dense, and which areas will be more exposed. Vertical louvers do not provide much shade. Hence, layering the facade will allow it to refract more of the sun rays whilst allowing ample amount of daylight into the building.
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
L AY E R I N G T H E FA C A D E
FA C A D E B U I L D - U P D E TA I L
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Single louver layer
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Carpet/Floor finish 300mm CLT Slab 300mm CLT Beam Space for Exposed Ducts 300mm CLT Column Curtain Wall Radiator Void Cover Hidden Radiator Wiring/Cabling Facade Support Louver Facade
ECOWORK
office building
FA C A D E PAT T E R N I T E R AT I O N S
In order to determine the louver arrangement on my facade, I used the Grasshopper plugin on Rhino to help me determine the pattern. The parametric facade gives the building its identity while providing shade.
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
Final Layer of vertical timber louvers
Second Layer of vertical timber louvers
First Layer of vertical timber battens
Curtain Wall
CLT Columns and slabs
C O N S T R U C T I O N S T R AT E G Y
The diagrams above illustrate the layers found for the office building’s envelope, and how these layers can be constructed.
ECOWORK
office building
S O U T H E L E VAT I O N
N O R T H E L E VAT I O N
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
ECOWORK
office building
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
ECOWORK
office building
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 3
T Y P I C A L S TA C K O F T H E B U I L D I N G
IN FOR MAL S E AT I NG AREA
FOCUS S PACE
F O C U S S PA C E
H OT-D E S K S E AT I NG ( O PE N PL A N)
AT R I U M
SCAN FOR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE CAFE
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THE APERTURE HOUSE
RESIDENTIAL // academic year 2
MY TAKE ON THE SEMI-DETACHED TYPOLOGY IN THE SUBURBS ON MANCHESTER
THE APERTURE HOUSE
residential
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 2
BURTON ROAD The site is located in the suburban residential area of Manchester. Tucked behind a row of shophouses, it is safely hidden away from the busy Burton Road. The narrow access to the site opens up into a wide piece of land as you enter it, as if it is a hidden sanctuary. The site evokes a feeling of calmness as it allows a decent amount of privacy. I decided to preserve the calm feeling throughout my design of this project. The sketch on the left indicates the small opening leading to the site, while the sketch on the right illustrates the journey towards the site.
THE APERTURE HOUSE
residential
PROCESS SKETCHES Left : This set of diagrams illustrates the private and shared spaces of the semi-detached dwelling. The garden allows the owners of the semi-detached houses to socialise before going bace into their homes for privacy. RIght : The diagrams here indicate the possible ways the property owners can access their house without having the need to enter through the same entrance.
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 2
SKETCH MODELS Three sketch models we’re placed on site to determine the massing of the semidetached house. The model below is the final massing used for the design of The Aperture House.
THE APERTURE HOUSE
residential
AXONOMETRIC Left : Axonometric sketch of the load bearing walls of the houses. RIght : Axonometric sketch of how the two houses are detached.
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 2
THE APERTURE HOUSE
residential
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 2
THE APERTURE HOUSE
residential
Manchester School of Architecture | Year 2
EVOLO SKYSCRAPER COMPETITION 2020 ENTRY COMMERCIAL // academic year 3 A COLLECTIVE EFFORT BETWEEN FOUR 6TH YEAR STUDENTS AND SIX 3RD YEAR STUDENTS IN THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE FOR A POST-SYRIAN WAR SKYSCRAPER DESIGN
The reunification of Syria A skyscraper for a new beginning post-conflict - restoring livelihoods for Syrians amongst their now apocalyptic landscapes and war torn country; based in Aleppo, Syria. Syrian Civil War In the city of Aleppo in Syria, war has destroyed the homes and neighborhoods of many, as well as the livelihood of entire communities devastating the entire world. Thousands of Syrians have been displaced and left without a home. Millions of Syrians that live outside its borders are slowly returning back to their country with hope of rebuilding their lives. Politics has led to unemployment and corruption, drought has brought poverty and over-population whilst vegetation is degrading and lands are eroded. People feel unsafe as their city is in a war zone.
People use make-shift food and drinks carts to do brisk business.
People experience trauma.
People lose their culture.
Consequences
People are forced to flee the country and seek asylum in nearby countries.
People are left with no belongings.
Buildings can fall down at any moment as they are unsupported.
Manual workers sit on street corners, returning to the city eager to rebuild their homes.
Buildings are destroyed and left in ruin. Shells of concrete and mangled steel remain.
Paths are unclear and people are unable to get around the city.
As a consequence of the war, Syrians are now left to face the economic collapse of their country. Buildings and infrastructure require demolition to be rebuilt and landscapes require extreme clearing. Identity is lost as sacred sites are risk of destruction and looting.
People have to live in partially destroyed houses.
People have not eaten or slept for several days.
Site and Context
People are left in extreme poverty and homeless.
Ancient sites and some of the country’s most important archaeological sites collapse.
The country is caught in the crossfire in battles between regime forces and rebels.
The chosen site which was hit by severe destruction, has now become an ideal location for redevelopment due to its close proximity to the city centre. As a result, the site has seen transformation which address the huge increase of housing requirements by erection of flat blocks. However, this development has changed the landscape with no respect towards its history and its potential. Their country is no longer their home.
A skyscraper for a new beginning post-conflict - restoring livelihoods for Syrians amongst their now apocalyptic landscapes and war torn country; based in Aleppo, Syria. Design Considerations - Reconciliation through a Vertical Community The skyscraper uses traditional Syrian urban residential architecture, stacked vertically, to rebuild known habitation patterns whilst attaining to the modern needs of its inhabitants and city planning. The shared central space achieves an adaptable garden for vegetation, growing or social activity; elements that help purify the air, create shading and address cultural lifestyles, bringing people together for recreation and cohesive living.
= Local Courtyard Typology (High-density, horizontal)
Tower Typology (High-density, vertical)
Tower Market Plan
Tower Residential Plan
Architecture - Preserving History, Memory and Identity The skyscraper reflects the Ancient Arabic identity and their intangible heritage through its form and representation in order to protect Syrian culture. Patterns and arches are displayed through entrances and passageways, architectural and landscaping design, which begin to safeguard Syria’s past for future generations, peace building and recovery from trauma as they encourage re-establishment of collective memories, a community and a home.
Typical Arabic Design
Reinterpreted Pattern
Pattern Extrusion
Typical Arch Structure
Market Massing
Marketplace
Structure - Modernisation and Adaption The skyscraper responds to the increasing housing needs and economical restoration necessary for once displaced Syrians offering a stable residential space and a marketplace to restore opportunities of livelihoods in their own self-sustaining economy. Four towers are introduced to increase habitation density whilst creating a larger courtyard that connects the towers and provides circulation to urban context on all four axis to make the building easily accessible.
Residential Marketplace
Building Function - Restoring Prosperity and Contextual Connection The skyscraper considers the importance for connection with its context and its position within Aleppo as a unique point of interest through its active frontage and tall ‘landmarks’ which are noticeable across the city skyline. It represents a new begining for the future of Syrian high-rise typologies.
Horizontal and Vertical Connection
Strong Connection with Public Space
Courtyard and Terraces achieve 360 Degree Views
General Upper Level Floor Plan (Residential)
General Lower Level Floor Plan (Residential)
Ground Floor Plan (Marketplace)
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
The open courtyard spaces allow for cross ventilation through the building.
The skyscraper collects rainwater through its structure and distributes this towards vegetation.
External and internal vegetation acts as a sound barrier as well as purifing/ cleaning the air.
Sunlight is controlled through the responsive facade to create natural light yet regulate heat levels.
CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGIES External facade - Sustainable The skyscraper uses sustainable systems by creating a responsive facade that follows patterns found in Arabic designs. This facade acts a energy efficient skin that controls environmental conditions such as light and shade into the skyscraper.
Syrian Architecture
Traditional Patterns
Responsive Facade
Slabs and Pods - Technique The skyscraper uses traditional and specialised building techniques of wooden frameworks to create slabs and individual housing pods that are low in cost and fast to construct. The wood is regarded as a significant architectural, constructional and aesthetic feature.
Construction in Syria
Timber Framework
Housing Pods
Core and Foundation - Efficiency The skyscraper uses concrete rubble found amongst the destroyed lands to recycle and reconstruct the buildings’ structural fabric. It is formed using a computational minimal surface technique which distributes material efficiently to generate a resilient structure.
Materials in Syria
Building Resiliency
Structural Form
The marketplace is able to generate trade and a selfsustaining economy for residents of the skyscraper.
DYNAMIC FACADE SYSTEM
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ICOSAHEDRON
INSTALLATION // academic year 1
AN INSTALLATION FOR THE BLUEDOT SCIENCE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MANCHESTER BUILT AND DESIGNED BY A GROUP OF STUDENTS IN THEIR 1ST, 2ND AND 5TH YEARS OF THEIR ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
PORSCHE MUSEUM
STUTTGART, GERMANY
PHOTOGRAPHY // top 5 Best Photo for Year 1 MSSA photography competition THE ENTRANCE TO THE PORCHE MUSEUM CAPTURED IN THE STAINLESS STEEL FACADE OF THE BUILDING.
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K I M B E R LY N G 2017-2020
kimberly_npz@hotmail.com +60 12 979 2720 (MY) +44 7857 940496 (UK) www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-npz