KY | Selected Works | 2023

Kim Yeoh

kimmiyeoh@gmail.com

+64 22 313 3545

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ABOUT ME

Hello! I am a spirited, driven individual who is passionate about Sustainable Design and Technology. With more than two years of experience in diverse work environments, including architectural firms, construction sites, and research platforms, I bring a dedicated, energetic approach to delivering high-quality results!

My professional experience stems from the field of architecture, showcased through my role with the University of Auckland as a Research Assistant working with BRANZ (Building Research Association New Zealand). I also worked as an Architectural Designer at W10 Architects, collaborating with renowned firms including the Bonham Group and Studio Precht on commercial and residential projects. My strengths lie in efficient time management, ensuring excellence in dynamic work settings, and meticulousness in handling multiple responsibilities with precision. I consistently demonstrate the capacity to offer strategic insights and craft innovative solutions to address complex design challenges. My experience working in diverse settings with various stakeholders has honed my communication skills and my ability to collaborate in teams.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and my architectural journey. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can add energy and value to your team!

ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS

Analysis of context (social, historical, climatic, geographical, legal, and infrastructural characteristics), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Energy Efficient Building Design, EcoFriendly Materials and Methods, Green Building Design, Sustainable Urban Design and Planning, Innovative Construction Technologies, Building Resilience, Circular Economy in Construction.

20192021

EDUCATION + AWARDS

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

First Class GPA, First in Course ARCHTECH315, First in Course ARCHDES301, UoA Architecture MODOS Thesis Exhibition, Summer Research Scholarship CAI030, Potter Interior Systems Ltd Prize in BAS, NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year Finalist, Designer Institute of NZ Best Design Awards - Bronze Badge

QUALITIES

+ Organised

+ Industious

+ Efficient

+ Critical Thinking

+ Team Work

INTERESTS

20162018

HOBSONVILLE POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL NCEA LEVEL 3 - EXCELLENCE ENDORSEMENT

Waka Huia - Overall Excellence, Kendall Engraving Supplies Student Design Award Runner Up: HPSS Inovation Award, HPSS Academic Excellence, HPSS Inquiry Award

EXPERIENCE

20212023

20222023

2021

W10 LTD. (PRESENT) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND RESEARCH ASSISTANT

BRITOMART FLORIST MARKETING MANAGER + FLORIST

2019

K2LD, MELBOURNE ARCHITECTURE INTERN

2017

JASMAX ARCHITECTURE INTERN

Kitesurfing, Snowboarding, Hiking, Music, Guitar, Piano, Digital Art, 3D Modelling + Visualisation, Photography, Minimalism

EXPERTISE + SKILLS

AutoCAD

Rhino Vray

Enscape

Lumion

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Primere Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

RĀ BUSINESS HOTEL

WYNYARD QUARTER, AUCKLAND, NZ

Concept Design

B. Arch, Year 3, Sem 2

D5 Design Studio

University of Auckland

Individual Project

Tutor Gregor Hoheisel

Awards:

_ARCHDES301 First in Course

_DINZ BEST AWARDS Bronze

Extensive urban redevelopment is taking place in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter. Eke Panuku strives to establish a community enriched with activities that connect people to the city and the sea. Along with the vision for retail, residential, and commercial growth, there is a strong inclination to retain and celebrate the rich Pacific culture and marine industry of the Wynyard precinct. The hotel proposal for Rā is situated beside Silo Park at the waterfront location, known as Site 18.

An essential aspect of the design brief was the concept of narrative. Rā draws inspiration from the nautical origins of the site, acknowledging Eke Panuku’s urban plans to preserve the maritime heritage of Site 18. Rā draws narrative inspiration from various displays at the NZ Maritime Museum, which honor the primitive craftsmanship and textile innovation of Aotearoa’s indigenous people. The woven sail of the ocean-going waka symbolizes Polynesian seafaring; it was the critical element that carried courageous explorers across the vast Pacific Ocean to the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Throughout the hotel design, there are various scales at which the design evokes woven qualities. The spatial layout of the plan is informed by a simplified woven pattern, imitating how each flax strand overlaps another. The use of louvers simulates weaving on a human scale, serving not only for visual appeal but also as shading devices, privacy screens, and green facades.

Rā features a vast, sunlit atrium shaped by the elements of biophilic design to create a relaxing ambiance, reducing the stress for business clientele. Greenery is integrated into both the interior and exterior. Green walls breathe life into the internal spaces, from the extensive atrium to the intimate guestroom corridors and conference facilities. The 10-story building form steps up and back as the levels stack, revealing green roofs that retain and collect stormwater. Water features serve as a connective element throughout the hotel, from the porte-cochère through the atrium to the waterfront landscaping.

woven louvers sun-lit atrium biophilic corridors elevator cores biophilic atrium public private

Rā is designed with marine business clientele in mind with corporate conference and event facilities. The ocean-oriented building that weaves together biophilic elements. Guests are taken on a journey through the architecture to discover new spaces and immerse themselves in moments of comfort, focus, excitement, and luxury.

PROJECT EMBON

NEW ZEALAND

Research + Concept Design

B. Arch, Year 3, Sem 2.5 Summer Research Scholarship University of Auckland

Individual Project Tutor Dr Ferdinand Oswald

Awards:

_CAI030 Scholarship

_NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year Finalist

New Zealand has illustrated inconsistent progress in meeting the carbon reduction goals set out by the Paris Agreement, an international climate change treaty established at the end of 2015 (See Fig. 1). Low-impact architectural design in NZ is hindered by the lack of accessible, reliable, and user-friendly resources. Through my Summer Research Project, I proposed the introduction of a digital tool that will serve as an intuitive, illuminating method to facilitate sustainable architectural design. Over three months, I undertook extensive research and analysis influenced by New Zealand’s Whole-of-Life Embodied Carbon Emissions Reduction Framework (2020), focusing on the context of small-scale, new-build detached housing.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment in New Zealand is focused on reducing emissions from buildings during their construction and operation while ensuring their resilience to climate change. The building and construction sector is a significant contributor to the country’s carbon emissions, with material production and energy use accounting for 20% of all emissions (See Fig. 3). To address this, the Building System Performance Branch (BSP) has initiated the Building for Climate Change program, which includes two emission mitigation frameworks: Whole-of-life Embodied Carbon Reduction and Transforming Operation Efficiency.

The Whole-of-Life Embodied Carbon Emissions Reduction Framework aims to reduce all carbon emissions associated with a building throughout its entire life cycle, considering factors such as materials, construction processes, maintenance, demolition, recycling, and disposal (See Fig. 2). The BSP envisions a future where New Zealand can quantify and account for all climate change impacts from the building and construction industry. They plan to implement the framework gradually through an evolving consenting process, with the goal of achieving further emissions reductions over time.

Fig. 1. The Paris Agreement signed on the 12th of December 2015. Image sourced from NRDC, 19 February 2021.

Fig. 3. NZ Carbon Footprint, Life-cycle Consumption, 2015. Graph sourced from BRANZ Build 167, 1 August 2018.

Fig. 2. Life Cycle Scope. Sourced from Whole-of-Life Embodied Carbon Emissions Reduction Framework, Aug 2020.

Project Embon aims to simplify the complex process of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and make it more accessible to architects and designers. LCA is often seen as daunting and numeric, leading to limited voluntary adoption in the design process. Recognizing that many architects and designers are visual learners, Project Embon seeks to address the challenges of existing LCA tools by introducing a visually oriented and interactive platform that aligns with the way designers think. This platform is intended to inspire architects to make environmentally conscious design decisions, particularly in the early stages of design.

New Zealand’s building and construction industry is falling short of consistent efforts to meet national and global carbon reduction goals. The lack of engaging tools and resources has hindered proactive innovation in seeking environmentally friendly solutions. However, I want to shift the focus to a more fundamental issue that my research uncovered. It’s apparent that as a nation, we have not yet centralized our data into a complete, reliable, and accessible inventory. The existing NZ Carbon Emission Databases have gaps and lack uniformity, imposing limitations on sustainable development in the building industry.

Initiatives like Project Embon serve as a crucial steppingstone toward establishing a foundational inventory system that the entire nation can contribute to and build upon. Without a comprehensive database, no matter how effective an LCA tool may be, it cannot adequately serve its users. Project Embon aligns with the government’s vision for New Zealand to measure and account for carbon footprints in the Building and Construction sector.

Furthermore, Project Embon creates an opportunity for architects to support and collaborate with local businesses, fostering the growth of our domestic supplier industry. Looking ahead, this initiative promises substantial economic benefits for our country, including reducing reliance on overseas imports, thereby cutting carbon emissions from shipping, retaining money within our nation, and generating job opportunities, among other advantages.

Fig. 4. Functional Unit Case Study: Port Waikato Tiny House. Site Visits: 15/01/2022, 23/01/2022.

NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year 2022 Awards Evening hosted by Mott MacDonald at Mason Bros, 26th May 2022.

HARAKEKE

WAIHEKE ISLAND, NZ

Concept Design

Residential Renovation

Architect_W10 ltd.

Collaboration_Bonham

Programs utilised: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Vray, Enscape

Harakeke Waiheke is intended to serve as a lasting second home for the Smith family, a family known for their busy and demanding lives in the city. The client approached us with an existing holiday home in need of an upgrade to create a restorative and tranquil retreat, offering an escape from the pressures of urban life—a place to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.

It will be a welcoming space for friends and whanau of all ages, a place to share laughter, stories, delicious food, fish, walk, swim, play games, read, and contemplate. Harakeke offers multiple spaces, both indoors and outdoors, including quiet areas for solitude and social spots for gatherings—a place destined to be filled with cherished memories.

Sustainability and a commitment to tread lightly on the world are fundamental principles for the Smith family in every facet of this project. The implementation of recycling, reusing, repairing as well as eco-smart systems ensures the property remains environmentally friendly. Examples include water systems that optimise usage and storage; on-site power generation; and the repurposing of existing structures whenever feasible.

Nestled at the rear of the house, a tranquil courtyard is proposed as a significant design extension to the holiday home. It features a private guest room, an office space distinct from the main house. This courtyard beckons you to unwind, whether it’s for a quiet morning coffee, a leisurely afternoon read. Its soothing ambiance serves as a therapeutic counterpoint to the vibrant energy of the front living area, providing a harmonious balance.

DUKAGJINI RESORT

SHENGJIN, ALBANIA

Concept Design

Urban Planning, Architectural Design

Architect_W10 ltd.

Interior Design_Studio Precht

not all graphics generated in-house

Dukagjini Resort is a captivating gem within the expansive beauty of Shengjin’s beachfront in Albania. Designed with a striking form that effortlessly guides your gaze toward the boundless sea, this resort’s functional layout optimizes every inch of space, guaranteeing each guest an unobstructed, awe-inspiring view of the ocean. As waves kiss the shore just steps away, Dukagjini Resort immerses you in a world where beachside luxury meets the tranquil serenity of the Adriatic coast. Experience the perfect fusion of modern elegance and coastal charm, where every moment is a picturesque escape.

DUKAGJINI RESORT IS ONLY A SMALL PART OF A BIGGER PICTURE.

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1000 ISLANDS

TIRANA, ALBANIA

Concept Design

Urban Planning, Architectural Design

Architect_W10 ltd.

Architect_Studio Precht

not all graphics generated in-house

Nestled in the heart of Albania, an inclusive and biophilic community redefines urban living in the capital of Tirana. Inspired by the graceful structure of a leaf, the Masterplan serves as a testament to the company’s vision for the neighborhood’s apartment design, seamlessly merging nature and modernity.

A central road, mirroring the leaf’s spine, is a shared haven prioritizing pedestrian safety and cycling, fostering a vibrant sense of community. The juxtaposition of modular, boxy buildings against the organic landscape creates a captivating contrast, 1000 circular island balconies filled with lush vegetation artfully intertwines among the structures, enveloping residents in a serene and invigorating ambiance.

Welcome to a harmonious oasis where urban living embraces nature’s embrace, reimagining life in Tirana.

PERLA E KSAMILI

KSAMIL REGION, ALBANIA

Concept Design

Urban Planning, Architectural Design

Architect_W10 ltd.

Architect_Studio Precht

not all graphics generated in-house

Situated along the shoreline of Ksamil, this luxury hotel offers a unique and extraordinary experience.The distinctive design mirrors the fluidity of the sea and helps blur the line between the built environment and the natural world.

This location offers an opportunity to create a truly one-of-a-kind hotel that enhances and complements the existing terrain, which is why the hotel pays homage to the natural surroundings, seamlessly integrated with the beauty and slope of the existing terrain.

The hotel’s rooms all face the sea, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking views and the calming sound of the waves.

The roof of the hotel is designed to blend in with the landscape, creating a sense of harmony and balance. Guests can enjoy their time at the pool on the lounge deck or dine at the restaurant, which is fully integrated into the rocky landscape.

From the moment you arrive at this luxurious retreat, you will be enveloped in the beauty and tranquility of your surroundings. This is a truly extraordinary destination that will leave a lasting impression on all who visit.