KOH ENG KIAT
P O R T F O L
I O 2019
INDEX
Page 01_ PERSONAL INFORMATION
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02_ SELECTED WORKS
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03_ COVERED WALKWAY
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04_ MEDITATION SPACE
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05_ MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTS
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06_ HOUSING IN PUNGGOL
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07_ SHOPHOUSE DRAWINGS
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08_ BIM OFFICE BUILDING
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KOH ENG KIAT 29/09/1993 (Singapore) I graduated from the Singapore University of Technology and Design with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture. As a student, I did a 4 month internship at Surbana Jurong, where I learnt several essential skills such as model making, laser cutting and Rhino Grasshopper software usage. These skills helped me significantly when I started my first term in architecture subsequently. desi to contribute to Singapore and love for My desire Singapore’s cityscape and urban environment led me to the completion of a second internship at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). It was a fruitful internship where I picked up photoshop skills and learnt more about SIngapore’s urban planning
CONTACT engkiat0@gmail.com +65 9675 9449
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PROFILE Interested in how architecture can benefit both environment and people.
WORK EXPERIENCE Architectural Intern, Urban Redevelopment Authority May 2018 - August 2018 Rhino Grasshopper scripting for Landscape Replacement Scheme, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator graphic editing and Site Simulation for Siglap Road project Architectural Intern, Surbana Jurong May 2017 - August 2017 Research and data compilation regarding various projects, learnt basics of Rhino and Grasshopper, Environment Sustainable Design Intern, KAER Apr 2012 - October 2012
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (Architecture and Sustainable Design) May 2016 - September 2019 Singapore University of Technology and Design Diploma with Merit in Green Building and Sustainability Feb 2010 - Apr 2013 Temasek Polytechnic
SKILLS SOFTWARE Autodesk Autocad McNeel Rhino & Grasshopper Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES English - Written and spoken proficient Chinese - Written and spoken proficient
Utilized knowledge on Singapore Green Mark Utili and US LEED to conceptalize and propose solutions to clients after performing detailed calculations and analysis. Coordinated with project team and clients to overcome problems encountered in project
VOLUNTEERING Singapore Red Cross Volunteer l 2017 Community Led Action for Resilience Paired with another volunteer for monthly visits to elderly living alone. Brought along some food, and ask about elderly’s condition.
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SELECTED WORKS
CORE STUDIO 1 : COVERED WALKWAY
CORE STUDIO 2 : MEDITATION SPACE
CORE STUDIO 2 : MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTS
CORE STUDIO 3 : HOUSING IN PUNGGOL
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HISTORY THEORY AND CULTURE 1: SHOPHOUSE DRAWINGS
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: OFFICE BUILDING
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Roof Plan At roof level, the covered walkway is divided into five segments. At any part of the walkway, two long rectangular segments are connected by a short broad segment. The curvature and view framing is made more apparent by the shape of each segment and the sum of all the parts.
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MEDITATION SPACE
My second project consists of designing a meditation space at One North. I analyzed the shading pattern on the site throughout the day to derive the form. The massing model below showcases a sequence of enclosed spaces that are linked together by a continuous roof. The roof is a louver system consisting of aluminium frame with angled glass panels.
MASSING MODEL
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Structural Strategy Axonometric Roof Design Louvre
Frame
The louvers reduce the amount of direct sunlight entering the interior space. Ideally, when the space for a specific time lets direct light in, the other spaces would have diffused light. This creates a suitable environment in the interior space for meditation.
Overall Design
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Concept A linked series of spaces that utilize direct sunlight to create suitable environments for meditation, with the additional impact of being able to estimate the time of the day.
Hourly Sunlight Analysis 8 am
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For the morning period, none of the timings have exclusivity (E.G. at 8am only the 8am unit is exposed to sunlight). Assume a morning user who comes in at 8am. As the time approaches 9am, the 8am space is now shaded and 9am space exposed. As the time approaches 10am, the previously shaded 10am space is app now completely exposed. This acts of sort of a clock for the user who stays for a prolonged period in the morning, as he is able to estimate the time in the day accordingly.
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2 pm
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For the afternoon period, none of the timings have exclusivity. Assume an afternoon user who comes in at 2pm. As the time approaches 3pm, the walkway segment at the entrance of the 2pm space changes from completely shaded to completely exposed. As the time approaches 4pm, however, there is no significant difference that indicates a shift in time. Hence, the user is unable to estimate the time as effectively as in the morning hours.
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For the evening period, none of the timings have exclusivity. However, assume an evening user who comes in at 5pm. As the time approaches 6pm, there is no significant difference that indicates a shift in time. Hence, the user is unable to estimate the time at all as compared to the morning and afternoon hours. In conclusion, while the ability to estimate the time of the day for all three time periods would be ideal, it is still effective in the morning and afternoon periods. 14
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MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTS
My third project consists of designing museum of modern arts (MoMa) Singapore. The designated site for MoMa Singapore is situated along Fullerton road and Connaught drive, at the patch of land in the vicinity of a few museums such as Asian Civilisations Museum and National Art Gallery. I utilised a siteless approach and focused on form generation. As these museums have generally blocky shapes, I wanted to explore a different kind of form for the museum, and have the function fit the form of this museum. I decided to explore trapezoidal / polygonal shapes as I felt that these shapes provide possibility for a different spatial experience and sectional quality. pr
RENDERED MODEL
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Level 1 Floorplan (1 : 150)
Basement Floorplan (1 : 150)
Level 2 Floorplan (1 : 150)
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Section A-A (1 : 150)
Section B-B (1 : 150)
Renders
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HOUSING IN PUNGGOL
My third project consists of designing a housing neighborhood in Punggol, Singapore. The designated site for the housing neighborhood is situated on the L-shaped plot of land around Punggol MRT station. After going down to the site and analyzing site conditions, I came up with my concept of creating a dierent ground plane and thus dierent way that people access the residential block. In Instead of a straight wall and door opening, the ground access takes the form of a big ramp, where people walk into where the core, amenities and public spaces are. The diagrid facade allows people to see through all sides of the residential block while giving it a visual aesthetic.
SECTION MODEL OF CHOSEN BLOCK
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SITE CONDITIONS
GEOMETRIC PROGRESSION
MASSING AXONOMETRIC
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GROUND LEVEL FLOORPLAN (SELECTED PLOT) 1 : 500
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TYPICAL FLOORPLAN (SELECTED PLOT) 1 : 500
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UNIT PLANS 1 : 50
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SITE SECTION A-A 1 : 500
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EXTERIOR
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Proposed development of 1 Finlayson Green retrofitted design for a culture of work and play combined
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view analysis Elev: +0.0
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Using the surrounding building context, we simulated the views that were able to be seen by the site at varying elevations. This would help determine the orientation of the massing to promote certain views, informing about the different elevations that were not obstructed by the surrounding buildings. We observed that at higher levels, especially after 120 metres above ground level, the view towards Marina Bay Sands becomes unobstructed, suggesting possible placing of building, windows, or sky gardens to enhance this view.
Scale 1:15000
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wind analysis Using the annual wind rose from Chang Climate Station, we found out that there is pre-dominance of wind in Singapore from the Northeast and South direction. There are light winds from other directions besides the Northeast and South directions. During December to March, the wind direction is generally approaching from North and North-east. During June to September, wind direction approaches from South and South-east. Using this data and site conditions, we visualised the possible impact of wind on our massing. At lower levels, although the wind impact and direction is affected by nearby buildings as represented with less lines, the true north direction where wind primarily flows is of low rise buildings. We learnt that at higher levels, above 140m from ground level, the massing is subjected to stronger winds, as it is no longer blocked by other buildings. We used this site analysis to determine the direction where the building faces, windows, placement of open spaces to achieve natural ventilation and cooling of the building.
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massing strategy
Extrusion
Pushing
Sliding
Lifting
The site boundary is set back 1.5 metres and 10 metres on two sides each. The building takes up a smaller footprint to allow for a larger pedestrain access around the site. This footprint is the extruded to create a single building volume.
This single building volume is then pushed down on one side to separate the building into two different heights - one taller and one shorter. This is to allow for different programmatic arrangements. The shorter building will mainly contain the informal spaces while the taller building will contain the formal spaces.
The two blocks then slide away from each other, creating a visual interpretation of two distinct blocks.
THe podium is then created by lifting up the corner area between the two blocks.
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programmatic distribution
Workspace zoning in the building The larger firms (green) often are larger and can be willing to pay higher premium for high rise floors. The hybrid offices (blue) takes up spaces but are able to be fragmented into smaller groups of floors. The hybrid spaces are able to blend into the start up spaces. Start ups (red) are more informal and smaller, and hence are given small pockets of spaces
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Pedestrian and Vehicular Ground Access from surroundings to site The main pedestrian routes (blue) to important landmarks, such as key transportation and food nodes. The vehicle path (Orange) are also represented to show paths of goods vehicle for loading/unloading goods and personal transport for pick up and drop off .
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drawings ground plan
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drawings shared office plan
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drawings special area plan
Less formal offices are allocated smaller and more private green spaces where they can rest.
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facade strategy
The facade makes use of a diagrid strategy as an exterior cladding on the glass curtain wall, forming a double layer facThis is designed to accentuate the verticality of the tower. In order to maximise views and promote the use of natural light as a sustainability strategy while minimizing solar gain, fins were used as shading devices.
Axonometric drawing of facade attached to the building
Section drawing with facade
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facade strategy
There are three different types of green spaces integrated into the office spaces. The stairs in double and triple height green spaces allow circulation of workers within different floors of their office The green spaces are only accessible to the company occupying the office. They function as recreational/informal meeting spaces for the staff.
Single height open area
Double height open area
Triple height open area
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construction details
Nodal connections are introduced to connect the floor beams to the nodes on the external cladding. These nodes are designed for two types of loads, vertical load and horizontal shear.
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construction details
Pin joint with larger tip to lock into roller joint
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construction details
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facade elevation
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sustainability strategies Active strategy
Water efficient fittings with thimbles and push tap
Motion sensor lighting
Roller blinds to reduce heat gain
Water monitoring system to detect leakage
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sustainability strategies Passive strategy
Passive Strategy: Natural lighting at perimeter of office
Passive Strategy: Faรงade provides shading as well as pipe for greywater channelling
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physical prototype
Front view of physical model
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physical prototype
Lighting into green space for visual relief of occupants
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physical prototype
Perspective view from inside the green space
View from inside the green space
Connection detail of facade to building plate
Green space with stairs
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physical prototype
Back view
Side view
Axonometric view of facade
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physical prototype
Facade being viewed from outside
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artist’s impression
Office with multiple spaces to cater for quiet zones, focussed rooms, touchdown areas, Small Medium Large Meeting Rooms and even pantries that can blend into the work and green space.
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Office with green pocket spaces providing fresh air and good views, directly accessible and viewable from workspace.
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artist’s impression
Close up of the facade from an exterior point of view
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Level 2 podium with spaces for meals or networking and rest areas giving good views towards surrounding buildings.
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Level one of podium featuring cafes, networking corners and lift gantry for public and office workers.
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