PORTFOLIO .21
Poly Marina
PM school | suburb | architecture •
TS
Tras Street hotel | co-living | commercial
Wellness Resort
05
Amphitheater school | suburb | architecture
Cubic | Pavilion
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Inn • Between commercial | suburb | architecture
SZ
Bridgeable urban | public | landscape
The Roots urban | parametric | public
Capturing Nature Within
AR
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SC
明 (Ming) | Tourist Kiosk urban | public | culture
Wave Movement
10
AS
Sculpture by ARCH architecture| parametric | public
Ceramic Museum
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University Sports Centre | NUS sustainable | architecture | school
Sedona Mandalay Hotel
Soma Bay architecture| masterplan | resort
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Yang Guang Apartment
25 06
The Sanctuary | SOHO Residence residential | architecture
SL
Solar Living Lab urban | residential | sustainable
6C
Swettenham Road urban | residential | architecture
LT
Hanoi Golf Resort golf | masterplan | hospitality
03
Phu Yen Integrated Resort masterplan | community | culture
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Hudhufushi, Maldives masterplan | hospitality | resort
SH
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KM residential| architecture | urban
PY
Metamorphosis
Me urban | architecture | public
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SM a&a | commercial | landscape
Dancewriting
DW public | urban | culture
16
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CM urban | culture | public
Construction Design
CD public | education | performance
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09
WA sustainable | parametric | public
Inle Lake Hotel suburb | sustainable| culture
14
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The Sports Centre | Temasek Poly suburb | architecture | school
In
12
CN suburb | residential | architecture
明
Eng Kong Place urban | sustainable| residential
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13
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Zanzibar hospitality | commercial | resort
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11
HU
Za
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Cu architecture | public | sustainable
SC
Cheng Soon Garden residential | architecture
04
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R
CS
Upper Weld Road
UW hotel | sustainable| co-living •
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WS nature | masterplan | resort
IB
W513 education | architecture | public
08
07
AT
W
HZ
Hangzhou Villas architecture | masterplan |resort
08
Grove Lane residential | architecture | urban
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Fifth Avenue a&a | residential | urban
architectural practice.
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PHU YEN INTEGRATED RESORT year
2017
site
Phú Yên Province, Vietnam
project
Masterplan, Conceptual
01
Resorts and local communities are closely bound together in this development to create a place where culture is preserved and respected, appreciated and experienced by both visitors and residents alike. The hope is to so fully integrate resorts with local communities that they become one entity, inseperable and entirely dependent on each other.
FACADE STUDIES
中国瓷砖博物馆 year
2016, In progress
site
Foshan, China
project
Ceramic Museum
02
A module that demonstrates the construction processes with an on-going case study project by MCR Architects. Tasked to understand, draw and build a 1:20 detail model by retrieving information from construction drawings supplied by consultants. Itatur, volorrum qui conecti sintis alit omnist, commos aut repudia vellend andusam a dolupta tionserem vitium dolenda plibea pero imodi coneIpienisti non nonem renime nonsedicid quis denem que endanis siminus id mos di delectur sero offictor alignam quam, to consequatis v
STUDY MODEL
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LAC THUY GOLF RESORT & SPA year
2015
site
Lac Thuy, Vietnam
project
Masterplan, Conceptual
03
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” - Frances Hodgson Burnett A World within a World Wanderlust through a ‘secret garden’ and a journey creating spiritual, calm and secluded ambience… The serene and immense natural verdant setting of the place together with mysterious juxtaposition of its surrounding knolls provide a kaleidoscopic lens into the authentic and pristine character of the site. Nestled within the property is the tranquil lake that is uniquely situated at the very core, and elegantly traverse the north point down the southern part of the highlands. A Petal within Petals Lotus –a mysterious beauty that sprung from the muddy root; The very essence of “nature” unfolding itself… The Lotus embodies the culture of Vietnam which translates into different fabric of architecture and landscape. Its concept is timeless yet simple, blending modest architecture with breathtaking nature, offering discreet yet superb relaxing touch and facility. The idea is carried through the design of the future Golf Resort where travelers experience to weave around the place, engage with the people with stories to tell; making this destination truly unique and special.
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ANANTARA HOTEL, ZANZIBAR year
2015
site
Zanzibar, Tanzania
project
Masterplan Pitching, Conceptual
04
By topography, design, and intention, Anantara Amber Resort, Zanzibar will be a private and sophisticated sanctuary on the island. Its concept is timeless, yet contemporary, melding strong architecture with breathtaking landscape, offering discreet yet superb Anantara touch and service. The property is situated on the eastern Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It will be part of an integrated resort community, offering exclusive access to a pristine beach, entertainment, leisure and dining experiences. The resort’s naturally tranquil environment will be complemented by an abundance of water topographies, a plantation-style landscape, generous use of indigenous timber, stone, and stunning sightlines to the ocean.
CULTURE COMMUNITY CULTIVATION INTEGRATE ETHNIC MINORITIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES INTO THE RESORT; CELEBRATE THE DAILY LIFE OF FARMING IN PLANTATIONS
WELLNESS WISDOM WHOLENESS IMMERSE IN NATURE, MEDITATE ON INNER PEACE, DWELL IN CALMNESS - AND FIND YOURSELF
LOCAL CUISINE SUSTAINABILITY ECO-TOURISM COMMIT TO CELEBRATE LOCAL CULTURE, SUPPORT THE DOMESTIC ECONOMY, AND MINIMIZE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
WELLNESS RETREAT | SON LA year
2017
site
6 Cũ, Sơn La, Vietnam
project
Masterplan, Conceptual
05
A place where the body rests, the mind finds peace, and the soul retreats into the humble abode of nature. Set through a journey of wellness and healing, the spa invites you to revisit nature and its rituals to slow down your time. Breathe with the wind, step lightly as the leaves shuffle. Soak in hot springs, unload the burden. Take up gastronomic classes in the alfresco and eat like a local, savour exquisite cuisine with delectable ingredients from farm to table.
Arrival lobby & Restaurant River Plantation
Lagoons Lagoon Villas 18 Plots
THAC TAT NANG Poolside Bar
Plantation Villas
37 Plots
Tea Plantation
DEVELOPMENT ZONING
VEHICULAR ZONING
WATER BODIES
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GROVE LANE 06 year
2018
site
Grove Lane, Singapore
project
Semi-Detached
A park within reach by a few hops, located opposite the reside. The thoughts of extending the lush greenery and exquisite vegetation into the house. The design of creating an open indoor outdoor space within the house through natural ventilation. Verticallity and grids are the main spokeperson for this residence. Different level of vertically has been designed to mimic the versatility of trees (nature), it also provide more chances of high ceiling space in the house. The seamless transition from the carporch, to the living space through the timber-concrete finish column, providing the family with a house within a nature experience.
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TRAS STREET 07 year
2019
site
Tras Street, Singapore
project
Co-living Hotel
The journey to the rooftop bar and communal spaces are carved out from the unassuming fire escape route. The insertion of a new staircase balustrade is expressed in folded metal sheets, an expression to symbolise the origami of a journey unfolding. We have chosen to express this vertical circulation with orange colour, in line with the client’s corporate identity and to inject vibrancy and excitement as users climb up in mystery and anticipation to arrive at the party and cosy entertainment area.
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W513 08 year
2018
site
Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
project
Digital Building Innovation Centre
The Architecture Design Resource Centre (ADRC) in Singapore Polytechnic was originally a space for hosting events, critiques and seminar workshops. As part of an expansion programme, the school of Architecture and The Built Environment rolled out plans for transformation of the existing ADRC into a learning space, in particular into a digital hub where the architectural technology lessons are taught. We proposed a monochrome palette for the digital hub right from the inception of our concept, to strengthen the look of crisp and clean spaces, a strong image of efficiency and minimalism for a space where cutting edge technology are of a main emphasis, aspiring to be laboratories of the future. In terms of functionality, we envision that the digital hub be a versatile and well-used space. Thus, we have incorporated movable acoustic curtains for privacy and segregation when smaller groups come together to share the digital hub.
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UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTER 09 year
2013
site
National University of Singapore, Singapore
project
Pitching Competition (Winner)
NUS Sports Centre was part of pitching process through architectural competition. The team has incorporated a Connective Masterplan as the main strategy. The new sports centre does not stand isolated alone but opens up to its surrounding and punching circulation through. The concept involves a bold arrival extending from the prominent thoroughfare which is donned in shimmering orange scales. Intended to create physical and visual interactions, the main spine brings in competitors and supporters to one common entry; inviting spectators and encourages passerby to pause and overlook into ongoing events. In addition, the space organization orchestrates a compact planning to correlate spaces according to its function in achieving high efficiency parallel to optimum gross floor area. Addressing environmental concerns with a blend of aesthetic, the feature screen is designed with a composition of translucent glass, aluminum cut-out of sportsman figurines and timber panel to allow abundant daylighting. A triple volume thoroughfare has also provided the opportunity for stack effect ventilation.
Branding of NUS Sports Center through Prominent Entrance and Strong Identity Trademark.
Connectivity via Sheltered Thoroughfare for inter-district linkage and the Open Plaza for intra-district linkage
Social Spaces in the Atrium encourages Spontaneous Participation from passerby
Compact Planning organization of spaces, providing efficient and optimum usage of spaces
Natural Ventilation and Daylighting through the “Stack Effect” and Atrium Skylight
academic.
WAVE MOVEMENT year
2014
site
Copenhagen, Denmark
project
Studio Air
10
Wave Movement was successfully crafted with the precision of parametric software. The beauty of this undulating surface is gradual; its peaks and depression were calculated in tandem with interlocking joints which holds the pavilion up without any columns. Instead, the shell distributes load through a waffle structure. In terms of spatial exploration, Wave Movement brings the objective of place-making. It is a giant tent apt for many kinds of outdoor events from performance to shelter. Flexible in function, Wave Movement can be installed at any open or even enclosed area and can be viewed as an urban sculpture within the city or landscape. Addressing current sustainability issues, Wave Movement is installed with solar panel to harvest energy on its roof and be a self-reliant structure. It is important for this ‘mobile tent’ to be self-packed with energy plans, smoothly supporting any event/function that it holds.
Kerto-Q panel; high bending resistance parallel to the grain, and their bonding process creates a tight seal that keeps the shape stable when exposed to moisture, making it ideal for exterior use
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5mm thick L plate, bolted into Kerto-Q panel 60m long steel concrete composite deck
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1. Threaded rod M14 adhesive fixed in 17mm boring in laminated timber sheeting 2. 12mm steel-flat grooved connecting plate 3. Clamping bolt M20/160mm 4. Steel box in opening in laminate timber sheeting 5. Bolted connection of steel box
INN • BETWEEN year
2015
site
Junction of Batman St and Spencer St, Melbourne
project
Studio Fire
11
in-between (ɪnbɪˈtwiːn) informal noun 1. an intermediate thing or space
Inn Between aims to highlight the transitional territories which are built upon spatial contrasts within the cluster of functional programs. The in-between introduced a courtyard where users can bask in the sunlight and relax in the smell of nature from the abundant planting within. Also intertwining a circulation on the courtyard perimeter, the journey to main programs such as Hall, Seminar, Lounge and Restaurant radiates from the heart of the building. The courtyard is also envisioned as the space in-between which merges two different groups of users.
JUNCTION OF SPENCER STREET AND BATMAN STREET
SECTION CUTTING THROUGH COURTYARD TO SHOW DESIGN EMPHASIS
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1ST STOREY PLAN
2ND STOREY PLAN
3RD STOREY PLAN
4TH - 7TH STOREY PLAN
1. LOUNGE 2. HALL 3. STORAGE 4. COURTYARD
5. CARETAKERS’ RESIDENCE 6. SECRETARIAT 7. SEMINAR ROOM 8. OVERLOOKING BRIDGE
9. OUTDOOR ALFRESCO 10. RESTAURANT
11. SUITES 12. GREEN ROOF 13. SKYLIGHT
NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE
RESTAURANT LEVEL - BRIDGE
HALL SECTION OVERLOOKING SPENCER STREET
NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE
COURTYARD GARDEN
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN year
2015
site
Mernda, Melbourne
project
Construction Design, Ivanhoe Grammar School
12
A module that demonstrates the construction processes with an on-going case study project by MCR Architects. Tasked to understand, draw and build a 1:20 detail model by retrieving information from construction drawings supplied by consultants. The process of planning, material selection and cross referencing different drawings require precise understanding of constructing to prevent extra work or in real life – time loss and extra cost. As deconstruction of the case study goes by, better alternatives are discovered and proposed during a Q&A presentation to the architect and builder.
GROUND
Problematic site consisting of silty clay and tree roots
Mass concrete to replace bad soil as good foundation for building to sit on
FLOOR SLAB
Exposing floor slab elements
Reinforcement mesh sits on bar chair after waterproofing application
PRECAST PANEL
Combination of structural wall and column as load bearing elements
WALL
Dry wall lined after cladding system on the interior with insulation for acoustic
Precast wall reinforced with mesh and finished with acoustic-treated dry wall
Reinforced ground beam placement on compacted fill
CEILING
Layering of suspended ceiling from slab above
Suspended ceiling setting out according to 900x900 mm grid
Clip system suspended ceiling hung with clip adjustable clip system and lined with insulation
GLAZING
Modular window setting out
Double glazed window
CLADDING
Layered cladding system for acoustic treatment and durability
External cladding bolted to prefabricated steel section supported by slab
Sunshading screen fixed onto external cladding with flashings
I-beams supporting roof as well as suspended ceiling
Roof layering consisting of safety net, sarking and insulation layer
ROOF
Layered metal roofing section
THE ROOTS year
2012
site
MND Building, Singapore
project
BIM Competition (Second Runner-Up)
13
The Concept is inspired by an analogy of a Tree. A “Tree’s” attributes includes strength and rootedness. These are similarly advocated by MND’s belief of community spirit and staying true to one’s roots. The building reflects it through its organic form and integral nature of programmes. The Site is located at Maxwell Road, at the heart of Singapore’s multiple textures of culture (Chinatown) and Society (URA). Therefore, there is a strong initiative for this design. The contours of the Site also affects the spaces and form, creating a large base following the slope on the base.
DANCEWRITING year
2011
site
Armenian Street, Singapore
project
Year 3: dance school
14
Built primarily for dancers, this building seeks to house spaces inspired by Dancewriting; Labanotation where dancers share their achievements or experiences with the public. To aid in such sparks of interaction, internal gardens with water feature and landscape along elements like timber decks are introduced to provide a space where people can meet. Spaces are also designed with the ides of multiple usage. The reception foyer as, dressed up with landscaping can be well converted into a platform for dancers to practice as audiences from the pedestrian trails and the drop off point pour in to meet. Subsequently, outdoor viewing decks and internal foyer are also able to be manipulated for flexibility. In the effort of inviting audiences into the building, the cafe and shared resource centre brings people up to the upper floor of the building with specific programs. The retails and dance studios are also designed with flexible pivot panels to enlarge one internal space pouring to the outside, blurring the lines of boundary. The slanted walls and geometrical facade of the dance studios makes a statement of it’s prominence and importance, to elevate the pride and joy of a dancer’s second home. As a closure, the school housed in a cultural heritage area provides yet another common ground for people of all walks of life to come together in the niche of T.H.E Dance Company along Armenian street.
MING (明) year
2010
site
Tiananmen square, Beijing
project
Tourist Information Kiosk
15
The concept driving the design of this project are these four words, traditionally untouched, radically transformed. Its intent is to create an alluring yet mystic assemble which draws users from afar and provide them a sense of discovery when in it. In addition, it would introduce an iconic modern stricture amidst the old historic buildings along the street of Qianmen while still giving attention to the site and the traditions in chinese history. Back in the ancient period of chinese history, the chinese paper lanterns serve as a guide or rather ancient torch lights to provide light where it’s dark. 明(ming), means light, clear to understand, in chinese. Thus the Tourist information Kiosk aims to provide understanding to users when they are lost, and noticeable when afar from its glow. The project is a modern interpretation of a historic and ingenious invention, the Chinese Lantern. It serves as a silhouette of the past in contrast to the ancient historic buildings along Qianmen street.
THE SANCTUARY 16 year
2010
site
Alexandra Street, Singapore
project
SOHO Residence
My aim is to provide an experiencing and connecting with nature and serenity space for the user. The connection between private and communal areas is seamlessly established as residents are barely able to notice the division; a graceful integration of two distinct spaces to better transition the activities available from one space to another. A polished and lustrous flow of movement throughout the residence. Serenity floods and encapsulates the ambience of the entire residence. An incredible sense of calmness and tranquility achieved in the midst of a bustling neighborhood. A gentle calmness so settling and persistent even in the most weary of days; it envelopes everything within its area of touch. Experience the harmonious unison between nature and the modern lifestyle. Be captivated by the elegant arrangement of the vegetation and the exquisite of the surrounding greenery. An immense peace invoked by the lush and alluring faces of nature.
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