Architecture Portfolio by Lau Zhen Khai

Lau Zhen Khai, MArch

Acedemic Portfolio Architecture + Urban Selected Works 2010 - 2013

Education

University

Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

2013

MArch in Advanced Architectural Design

Classification: Distinction

2011 - 2013

PgDip in Advanced Architectural Design

Classification: 2:1

2010 - 2011

BSc in Architectural Studies

Classification: 2:1

A l f a C o l l e g e , P J , MAS 2007 - 2010

Diploma in Architecture

Classification: 2:1

Curriculum Vitae Experiences

G a r i s A r k i t e k S d n B h d , P J , MAS Jan - July 2011

Architectural Assistant (Internship)

Z L G D e s i g n , P J , MAS 2014

Lau Zhen Khai

Exhibition/ workshops

D.O.B: July. 12, 1989.

Graduate Architect

T r a n XX i t A r c h i t e c t u r e W o r k s h o p , P e n a n g , MAS 2008

Architecture students workshop

Participant

RUMI A r c h i t e c t u r e W o r k s h o p , S h a h A l a m , MAS

Email: zklau_andy@hotmail.com

2009

Tel: +6012 2658990

Architecture students workshop

Participant

B a m b o o F o r u m E x h i b i t i o n , N a t i o n a l S c i e n c e C e n t e r , MAS

Add: 17, Jalan SS2/33 47300 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia

2009

Skills

Forum on variety usage of bamboo as building material

Participant

AutoCad Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Google Sketchup 3D Studio Max A r c G IS - S u r v e y i n g

Languages

Mandarin

software

Speak fluently & read/write with high proficiency

English

GCE-O: 4B. Speak fluently & read/write with good competence

Malay

GCE-O: 4B. Speak fluently & read/write with good competence ii

Selected projects// 01_ Expropriating underutilised land for potential food production 02_ Sub-urban redevelopment 03_ Bath house in the park - Kelvingrove Park 04_ Hospice on the edge of a park - Kelvingrove park 05_ To Play - My passion: Proposed basketball tower 06_ To Live - Urban Housing

The following examples of work have been selected with the intention to display the breadth of scales, sites, and context of projects I have worked on during my education life. Projects are arranged in chronological order from most recent work to last.

City

Sub-urban

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2013 - Year 5: Expropriating underutilised land for potential food production [01]

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

01_Expropriating underutilised land for potential food production

Year 5 2013 22/900 Master Project:

Overview Building on the study of the Scottish Small towns from An Comann: 50 Small Towns in Scotland (2008) and Under the Mircroscope: 20 Small Towns in Scotland (2009) by Urban Design Studies Unit, University of Strathclyde, this reseach seeks to assess the possibility of introducing agricultural within the urban form of these small towns.

UP TO 60% OF SUBURBAN L A N D L I E S FA L L O W A N D U N DERUTILISED.

To assess such potential, the analysis looks into the existing open spaces and built environment of these small towns, specifically the residential neighbourhooods. The introduction of food production into residential areas makes logical sense as it reduces the supply chains by shortening the distance between the domestic food supply and its demand. Hence, a graphical representation is done to show the common patterns of the relationship between the residential neighbourhood typologies. The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population access to healthy food is also investigated; outlined by their access to main food destination within walking distance. The study will be imperative to formulate a case for the potential urban form of these small towns to support food production and the associated benefits of doing so. With the decrease in natural resources, there is a global urgency to formulate strategies which will encourage self-sufficiency and minimise any impact and need for more natural resources. The increase in food production within the Scottish small towns will hopefully then be a big step towards addressing this pressing issue.

2013 - Year 5: Expropriating underutilised land for potential food production [01]

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

02_Sub-Urban Redevelopment

Year 5 2013 AB 964 Design Studies 5A: Thesis Inception: (un)Certain Future of: Real Urbanism Overview Coal mining was once one of the most prominent industry in Scotland until the decline accelerated in the final decades of the 20th century. Until then, it was the driving force that fuelled many industries. Major industries are directly/indiretly dependant on coal as their principal source of energy. Throughout the county, the physical evidence of the industry continues to disappear from our landscapes. For many people, the massive contribution of the coal miners to the economic, political and cultural wealth of Scotland remains unrecognised. The study area, Netherthird, were developed as satelit neighbourhood of Cumnock. It originally was to rehouse the miners from various minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rows. Consequently, Netherthird overtime has grown separately from Cumnock. The proposed masterplan for Netherthird focuses on 3 main vision: Images from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sprawl Repair Manualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

1. Recollecting memory of the past, creating identity and meaning to the community. Derived from extensive historical reseach into Cumnock and its proximities, it is hope that the better understanding of what happened in the past will provides information of former events & stories to be inteprated into architecture and urban intervention 2. Relocating local neighbourhood center and introducing new lateral connection Existing local neighbourhood center are in deprived state and not serving the whole community. The whole area are disconnected by high speed road and cul-de-sac, a very typical sub-urban condition. 3. Repackaged Netherthird The developmemnt of Netherthird have been on halt since the mining days and alternative have to be brought up to curb the problems. There is a pressing need to re-examine the planning policy of suburban settlements, to rethink rural spaces and capitalise on its assets. The masterplan proposes that agricultural, ecologial and social development should be developed simultaneously, with the aim to create a well balanced live/work environment.

Pug Engine

Pit Head Gear

Tapping Wagon

Steam Power Engine

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

Aerial view of proposed new masterplan for Netherthird, Cumnock

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

Foundation Masterplan - Consisted of hierarchy of nodes, streets & squares, densities and ecological network

Existing concept plan

Relocating neighbourhood center and industry

New lateral connection and street hierarchy

Connecting neighbourhood though different public spaces

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

Masterplan - Phases Current Situation + Proposed Intervention

Phase 1: 0 - 5 Years

Current Situation: - Netherthird were originally developed as satelit town to rehouse the miners from various mining rows. - The community of Netherthird are separarted from town center. - Lack of connection leads to isolation from one another

1. Green strips along Glaisnock Str to be repurposed. 2. New path to be create along periphery near to river to re-engage community to river. 3. Community facilities to be relocated to Glaisnock Str in next phase 4. Removal of industrial building to Buisness District (in to overall Masterplan)

Phase 2: 5 - 15 Years

Phase 3: 15 - 25 Years

1. Community facilities such as church, community center will be relocated along the main street. Portion of the green strip will be used to relocate the community facilie. 2. Two new squares will be created along road intersection. 3. Densified development along main street.

1. Low density housing development on the original location of community facilities site with community farming in middle of the housing block 2. Low density housing on periphery site along the east side with new paved landscaping. 3. New paved surface with landscape along periphery site on the west side.

Masterplan: Netherthird, Cumnock 20

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

Front Elevation along Main Square

SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B 21

2013 - Year 5: Sub-Urban Redevelopment [02]

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

3_ Bath House

in the

Park - Kelvingrove Park

Year 4 2012 AB 418 Design Studies 4B: To Care - Bath House

Overview

‘Water is the driving force of all nature’ - Leonardo da Vinci

Public Baths originated from a communal need for cleanliness, becoming incorporated into the social system as meeting places. Bathing is the washing or cleansing of the body, with its principle purpose for personal hygiene. With the advancement of civilization, people has forgotten the original function of the building. Instead, it is used more of a leisure centre nowadays. Apart from providing the necessity health facilities to the public, the ambition of this project is to revive the social and spiritual function of bath house since the day the Roman Bath. Hence, the site for the bath house was carefully selected on a sinking contour to create a ‘cave-like’ atmosphere. Taking aspiration from the Roman Bath layout, the ‘transitional spaces’ is placed strategically in between public/semi-public/private spaces. Such spatial arrangement is important to govern the necesary privacy for the fact that the bath house is located in the middle of a famous park in Glasgow. The bath house further extend its reach to the river, incoporating some of the bathing function in the Kelvin river. Kelvin river was once relied heaviliy by the people, and was heavily contaminated during the industrial revolution. However, the condition of the river are improving, and it has witnessed varieties of wildlife returning back to their habitats. During summer, the river will be a casual bathing ground for the public. People would also use it as a cold bath in the spring and autumn season.

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Vi e w 2 : F r o m B a t h h o u s e t o K e l v i n g r o v e P a r k , P a r k C i r c u s

Section across site

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Location Plan

Site Plan 26

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Ground Floor Plan 28

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Lower Ground Floor Plan 29

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Sectional perspective E-E

Tr a n s i t i o n s p a c e : F r o m l o b b y t o c h a n g i n g

Vi e w A : M a i n B a t h Vi e w

Vi e w B : M a i n B a t h Vi e w

2012 - Year 4: Bath House in the park [03]

Section A-A

Section B-B

Section C-C

‘He who has a why to live can bear almost any how’ - Friedrich Nietzsche

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

4_ Hospice

on the edge of a

Park - Kelvingrove Park

Year 4 2012 AB 418 Design Studies 4A: To Care - Hospice

Overview The project concerns the design of a Young Adults (16-25 years old) Hospice, to be sited on the edge of Kelvingrove Park. Hospices rely on their architecture to do a significant amount of the passive palliative work, setting the scene for people going through a traumatic experience. The building must feel safe and welcoming. They need to be small, and domestic in scale. The architecture should exude hope. Site is chosen at the edge of Kelvingrove park next to Kelvin River. The building is located in the midst of trees, creating buffer from the city while not entirely disconnected from it. The sound of flowing river is proven medically to be benificial to the patient emotion. The building is designed in a hierarchical of public - private to accomodate different types of patients and visitors so that they will find their own intimate spaces in the building and spend their last moment of life together.

Photo: Maggie’s Center, Glasgow 32

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

Entrance to hospice

Building frontage defined by existing building block frontage

- Engage river and nature - Sound of flowing water as therapy for patient

Private part of building located on upper floor and facing river

Vi s u a l c o n n e c t i o n t o G l a s gow University

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

Section A-A 35

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

Section B-B

Section C-C

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

Interior view: Courtyard spaces

Bedroom type 1

Bedroom type 1 - Isonometry

Bedroom type 2

Bedroom type 2 - Isonometry

Interior view: Common room with skylight

2012 - Year 4: Hospice on the edge of a park [04]

Section Detail B through Bedroom Ty p e - 1 Key: Section Detail B 1. _1 _2 _3

Wall Construction: Stone panel 50mm ventilation cavity 100mm rock wool thermal insulation _5 2 X 12mm Plasterboad _6 Brick backing wall _7 Stainless steel fixing 3. _1 _2 _3 _4 _5 _6 _7 _8 _9

Floor Construction (Ground Floor) 20mm Finish wood flooring Batten 40mm Concrete screed 50mm 50mm rigid insulation Protective sheeting 5mm Bituminous sheeting RC SLAB 100mm rigid insulation Concrete screed

Section Detail A through Bedroom Ty p e - 2 Key: Section Detail A

Section Detail A through Bedroom Ty p e - 2

1. _1 _2 _3 _4 _5

Roof Construction: 50mm concrete screed laid to fall 50mm rigid insulation Protective heeting 5mm Bituminous roof sheeting Reinforced concrete slab

2. _1 _2 _3 _4

Floor construction (Indoor) 20mm Finish wood flooring Batten 40mm Concrete screed 50mm Precast hollow core concrete slab

Section Detail B through Bedroom Ty p e - 1 38

2011 - Year 3: To Play - Architecture Design Studies 3C: Proposed Basketball Tower [05]

5_ To Play - My

passion:

Basketball: Proposed

baskeball tower

Year 3 2011 AB 313 Integrated Studies 3C: To Play - Basketball Tower

Overview The project will be based on the verb ‘to Play’ and shall explore the themes of ‘performance’ and ‘the city’. Students are required to choose a passion of own, and develop that interest into an architecture. I’ve chosen ‘basketball’ as my passion. Basketball involved alot of movement and is considerably physical game. The culture of street basketball will certainly befits the city life and its unique characteristics of informality and dynamic movement will be the central theme of the project. The chosen site poses few issues. It has a frontage facing the main street and rear side facing a back lane, makes it quite a contradicting site with a limited builtup land. A basketball tower is proposed due to the restriction of the site. Taking advantage of the backstreet atmosphere, street basketball culture is fused with the building. The ground floor will be a full size basketball court and available to the public. There are additional function of gym, retail and seating area. The 2 other half size court will be located on the highest floor of the builidng. Semi-transparent material is used to reveal the activity inside the building in a subtle manner, while submerging itself into the everyday life of the city.

2011 - Year 3: To Play - Architecture Design Studies 3C: Proposed Basketball Tower [05]

Diagram: Building program and massing

Diagram: Site issue and strategies

2011 - Year 3: To Play - Architecture Design Studies 3C: Proposed Basketball Tower [05]

Exploded isonometry

2011 - Year 3: To Play - Architecture Design Studies 3C: Proposed Basketball Tower [05]

Section C-C