KRYSTAL LUU - ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023 (selected)

Architectural Portfolio

selected works

KRYSTAL LUU

2023

5 DISCLAIMER: All related documents pertaining to the contents, are subject to copyright of BLDE Architecture. These documents shall not be reproduced, copied or distributed without expressed permission from authorised representatives. All dimensions must be verified prior to construction. SITE PLAN

EASTFIELD ROAD

STREET

GROUND FLOOR SCALE 1:100 @A1 6

UPPER FLOOR SCALE 1:100 @A1 7

ELEVATIONS NORTH | SOUTH | EAST | WEST SCALE 1:100 @A1 8

PROPOSED UNIT to be subdivide

PROPOSED CAR PORT

EXISTING DWELLING to be retained

DIAGRAM MODEL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT Schematic Design

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EXISTING DWELLING Image on Eastfield Rd

02 TOWNHOUSES DEVELOPMENT

CHARLOTTE ST | SUNSHINE WEST

Schematic Design - Design Development - Permit Application

BLDE Architecture & Freelancer | Revit

2022-2023

The subject site is situated along the corner of Charlotte Street and Mark Street. Located within the established residential area of Sunshine West.

Its frontage boundary to Charlotte St and back is 15.3m, with its side boundary of 45.7 m shared with adjoining lots and the rear boundary is 15.1m. A common ownership between two lots, results in the total site development of approximately 1392 square meters.

Primary development objectives include:

1/ Construction of 3 double-storeys at the rear of the existing.

2/ Demolition and Renovation of the existing houses.

The initial proposal was designed for Special Disability Accommodation (NDIS -SDA scheme).

Design development for SDA completed while at BLDE The amended application to townhouses is ongoing.

A primary staff member and point of contact responsible for the project. Heavily involved in the development, and handling of RFI applications & permits.

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WHITESIDE

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MARK STREET

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AVENUE GLENGALA ROAD CHAROTTE STREET

FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR | UPPER FLOOR SCALE 1:100 @A1 12

13 ELEVATIONS NORTH | SOUTH | EAST | WEST SCALE 1:100 @A1

SCHEMATIC DESIGN - LAYOUT

GROUND FLOOR | UPPER FLOOR

Initial design proposing three SDA units and 2 storeys.

EXISTING SITE PLAN & DEMOLITION

Scale 1:150@A1

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15 STREETSCAPE VIEW PROPOSED DWELLINGS FRONTAGE - MARK STREET EXISTING SITE & PLANNING ADVERTISED NOTICE Image on Charlotte St & Mark St

03 NDIS DEVELOPMENT

WINTER CRESCENT | RESERVOIR

Permit Application - Construction Drawings

BLDE Architecture | Revit

2022

The site comprises a rectangular shape with a fillet corner. The total area of approximately 564 square meters, comprising a 9.2m frontage along Winter Crescent facing East and a 30.7 m frontage along Kerang Avenue facing South. The fillet corner is at the intersection between Winter Crescent and Kerang Avenue. The land is relatively flat and does not contain vegetation of any significance.

Primary development objectives include:

1/ Construction of 3 single-storey Special Disability Accommodations

2/ Demolition entire site

Team leader: Evelyn Do

A secondary staff member and point of contact responsible for the project. Heavily involved in construction drawings and handling RFI applications with the Building Surveyor for building permits.

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Demolition work throughout the site to construct 3 SDA High Physical Support townhouses. Including existing crossover.

Proposing 3 new Crossovers to accommodate car space requirements and driveway access to the dwelling.

Maintain the existing 7.6m front setback and apply it to proposed dwelling 1. The 3m side setback will be applied to the proposed dwellings 2 and 3 (RESCODE).

PERSPECTIVE MODEL

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EXISTING SITE PLAN & DEMOLITION Scale 1:150@A1

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN

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Scale 1:200 @A1

PROPOSED DETAIL FLOOR PLAN Scale 1:100 @A1 D1 D2 D3 19

SECTIONS

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Scale 1:100 @A1

PARTI-WALL DETAILING

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Scale 1:20 @A1

STUDLEY BOATHOUSE

WATER STUDIO |ABPL20028

Site Analysis, Concept Developement, Rendering visualization

ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Photoshop

Melbourne Univeristy

2018

“ The house is a machine for living” - Le Corbusier

Aligned with this dictum, the design entails conceptualizing the boathouse at Studley Park. Which draws inspiration from the influences of Le Corbusier.

Central to this endeavour is the examination of Villa Savoye as a pivotal reference, serving as the cornerstone for analysis. The design integrates Le Corbusier’s Five Design Principles, and coalesces with the site analysis conducted at Studley Park. Concurrently, it is required to meet the specified functional requisites outlined in the design brief.

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Le Corbusier Study Cases

NATURE

- Major Green Area at the Proposed Site.

- Leisure Services opportunity

RIVER

- River flow create a separation of between residential and public space

- Opportunity of discrete relaxing site and view (North oriented)

HOUSING DENSITY

- Highway and Nature terrain create a separation of area density

- Far distance to Public Amenity & Services

TRAFFIC & TRAIL

- Highway is the boundary for High & Low Density and Residential & Public Sectors

-Nearby residents often access the site through a trail path, not via the main street and highway

THE SITE

1/ Constrains:

- Long access walkway from the highway to the entrance

- Most nearby residents mostly access from the Kane bridge

- Distance from BBQ and other onsite services

2/ Proposal: Proposed New Location for the Boathouse that:

-Take advantage of the river front for Restaurant View -Provide closer access from the existing car park & onsite amenities

Sainte Maire De La Tourette - Study of Public and Private Sectors Villa Savoye - Study of 5 Principle Elements application Villa Shodhan - Study of Facade and Brise Soleil Existing Studley Boathouse

PROPOSED BOATHOUSE 24

Kane Bridge

SITE ANALYSIS STUDLEY PARK

STORAGE OFFICE STORAGE LOADING ZONE WC MEETING CAFE RESTAURANT

ROOF GARDEN 25 SITE ANALYSIS Scale 1:100 @ A2

Floor

BOAT

RAMPTO

Ground

Floor

First

PHYSICAL MODEL

Scale 1:100

SECTIONS

Scale 1:100 @A2

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ATMOSPHERE RENDER

LEARNING CONNECT

FIRE STUDIO |ABPL30037

Site Analysis, Design Development, Rendering visualization

Sketch Up, AutoCAD, Photoshop

Melbourne University

2018

The foundation design of both envisioned sports and academic facilities is rooted in the educational pedagogy of UHS learning methodology. Which extensively examines and comprehends the challenges posed by the current site infrastructures. Design philosophy is majorly influenced by the notion of interconnected learning. Additionally, considering of supplementary after-school amenities, which benefit the local communities and nearby students.

The new learning hub’s design philosophy lies in fostering an innovative learning environment. In line with the vision of inviting group discussions and collaboration spaces. This approach aims to transcend the conventional classroom setting, promoting heightened student interaction. Notably, this design vision is balanced with the preservation of the historical façade aligned with the architectural essence of the pre-existing school structure.

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FEASIBILITY STUDIES Univeristy High School

ACCESS DIVISION

SCHOOL AMENITY HISTORICAL VALUE

- The school is located within close proximity to nearby public amenities

- Problem: VCE students often find the current school spacing is unvited and for self-study time.

- The school is located in the middle of the division between the residential zone and the commercial zone

- Opportunity for different target client profiles to access afterschool hours amenities.

- Current school amenities are compact and dense at one end compared with total land size

-Opportunity for sport and academic hub developement and further amenities for students in need.

- Current facades have a strong contrast of architectural styles and languages, due to built time

-Opportunity to harmonise the school facade and design to unite the school image as a whole.

SITE CONSTRAINT

- Current school circulation is not continuous.

- Traditional architecture conflicts with the school’s vision.

- No sports amenities available

- No open space for academic study

UHS PROPOSAL 30

THE PROPOSAL Design Strategies

The Programs

THIRD FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

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1/ SUBTRACT

2/ ADD 3/ CONNECT GTAC (removed) GYM (removed) Extension to existing Proposed Sport Centre Academic Study Hub (Conect & Renovate) Interlink all buildings into a connecting loop Roof Garden and Cafeteria Student Locker The Hub Indoor open-space study The Classroom The Floyer Gallery & Science Lab ACADEMIC HUB BUILDING The Curtain Glass Multi-Level Staircase By Weiss Manfredi By Studio 27 Architecture

SECTIONS Scale

A A B B 32

ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL

OHIO

FACADE

ACHIEVEMENT PREPARATORY ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

GROUND

FLOOR PRECEDENTS

1:150

A-A

@A2

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LIGHT TUNNEL

AIR STUDIO |ABPL30048

Parametric Design, Concept, Rendering visualization, Model making Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, Indesign Melbourne University

2018

The core of this project centres around an in-depth exploration of parametric design methodologies. Alinings the seamless amalgamation of architectural design through iterative computer processes. Pivotal software like Rhino and Grasshopper plugins plays a central role in the project’s conception.

Taking precedent from Mays Studio’s P-Wall (2013), the primary objective is to create a bicycle shelter. Throughout the project, the design consistently underscores the delineation between the limitations and benefits of employing computer iterations during development. Additionally, it also reflects a comparison and evaluation between the intangible result of computer-aided predictions and the tangible outcomes of casting, in studying fabric formwork.

Team Project

Concept design, Design development, Rendering, Model making

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PANEL COMPOSITION

Diagram

Solid cast White Cement Panel

Hollow cast White Panel and Steel reinforcements - Bike rack

Translucent Plastic Panel - Locker

Transparent Plastic Panel - Clear

FLOOR PLAN

Scale 1:100 @A2

ELEVATION

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Locker to store helmet Chain bike through the gap of the panel Frame Locker Rack

Created by: Mays Studio ‘Uniform yet Unique’

- Purpose:

-Modularity of pattern generated on panel surface with Parametric Design.

- Generate infinite pattern

- Constrain:

-Elasticity of fabric is unpredictable, the digital estimator is not accurate.

- Grid shell assembly as the sub-structure solution.

GRID AND PANEL DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT

Grasshoper Plugin

Computer Iterations

A computer-generating model shows the changing of fabric depending on its elasticity and the number of anchor points.

A computer developing grid shell frame as a suitable substructure supporting panel.

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Project design principles

P-WALL (2013)CASE STUDY

PROTOTYPES & MODULES CASTING

Experiment and Casting

The final list of Panel Modules includes:

1/ Cement Panel - Bike Rack & reinforcement

Soaked Cement Fabric is left for curing

2/ Plastic Panel

a/ Translucent Plastic - Locker

b/ Transparent Plastic - Decoration

Timber Formwork

Dowel attached frame to form patern

Soaked Fabric is attached to Timber Frame

Fabric is soaked in cement mixture

Plastic Sheet is heated up Vacuum Formwork Machine

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Laser cutting, Digital design, Model fabrication

Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, Indesign

Melbourne University

2017

‘Second skin is the protector of Personal Space’ - Design Theory. The central objective is the concept and construction of a threedimensional wearable device that integrates into the body. While having an aesthetic dimension, this device is primarily concerned with safeguarding our personal space in the public space. Taking place as public transport, the study was conducted through how our personal space is perceived and engaged within this context.

At the core of this endeavour is the conceptual framework of the “Skelton frame,” derived from the mechanics of an umbrella. Through digital design and fabrication techniques infused with this chosen framework, our team strive to create an optimized protected wearable device. This serves as a tangible illustration of the sphere of individual personal space. Like a “second skin” to the individual, which offers protection and agency in the midst of public transportation dynamics.

Team Project

Concept design, Design development, Model making & Modelling

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PUBLIC ATTENTION DIGITAL DESIGN |ENVS2001

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PERSONAL SPACE CASE STUDY Public transport context

1/Empty train / tram – Sitting & Standing

Avoid eye contact and face. Sit further away from strangers, ideally have at least 1 seat on both sides empty.

2/ Crowded

Avoid eye contact and face. The personal space bubble is narrowed down, and the tolerance is at a minimum of 200mm apart.

3/ With Friends

Maintaining eye contact and face with friends next by for socialising. The personal space bubble towards the stranger’s side is slightly bigger than the friend’s and has a tolerance at a minimum of 200mm apart.