MICHELLE LEE
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS FROM 2009-2015
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LEE QIANNING MICHELLE 17 Jalan Bangsawan Singapore (457803) (+65) 9189 0169/ leeqn.michelle@hotmail.com http://issuu.com/leeqn.michelle/docs/michelle_lee_portfolio PROFILE
Age:24
Marital Status: Single
Citizenship: Singaporean
Experienced in design, planning, construction and A&A in residential, hotel, office, and institutional projects. CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking the best opportunity to further enhance present professional experience and expand knowledge base on architectural designs that exceeds my clients’ expectations. WORK EXPERIENCE
Ong&Ong Pte Ltd Duration August 2013- Present Position/ Title Designer (Architecture) Responsibilities - Planned, designed and prepared tender drawings, façade tender, door and window schedules (for submis- sion) for 140 Robinson Road office tower using SketchUp, V-ray, Revit, Autocad and Photoshop. Liaised with suppliers. - Modelled Middle Road Boutique Hotel in BIM Revit, prepared construction drawings and attended technical meetings on site. - Modelled and prepared submission to authorities for Tanglin Trust School in BIM. - Design and plan Southville Masterplan (KL), in Autocad and SketchUp, prepare presentation slides to client. - Feasibility design for Kia Peng Service Apartment (KL) in Autocad and SketchUp, preparation of pre sentation slides to client. Forum Architects Pte Ltd Duration Position/ Title Responsibilities
April 2012- June 2012 Architectural Technician - Prepared and designed construction drawings, drawings for submission to authorities, door and window schedules in Autocad for Yale-NUS College. - 3d visualisation done in SketchUp
Singapore Tourism Board Duration Position/ Title Responsibilities
June 2011- April 2012 Masterplanning Project for Chinatown - Collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board and was trained in design thinking. - Introduction to Urban Design and Planning and Revit
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd Duration Position/ Title Responsibilities
March 2011- April 2011 Architectural Assistant (Intern) - Preparation of architectural designs and plans, taking part in presentations, going to site visits, liaising with clients and suppliers, 3d rendering of projects, Master planning using Photoshop, Autocad, SketchUp.
Singapore Civil Defence Force Duration Position/ Title Responsibilities
January 2011- March 2011 Model Maker - Built a single-storey SCDF & NFEC Emergency Preparedness Learning Centre model in acrylic with the help of a laser cutter, in a team of 7, with reference to floor plan.
SpaceCRAFT Architecture Studio Duration September 2010- September 2010 Position/ Title Model Maker Responsibilities - Built a two-storey semi-detached house model along sunset way, with partner, in accordance to Archi tect’s tender drawing EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2012-2013 Bachelors of Environment, Major in Architecture University of Melbourne - Graduated with honours 2009- 2012 Diploma in Architecture Singapore Polytechnic - Attained a GPA of 3.5 2004-2008 Bedok Green Secondary School GCE ‘O’ level - Attained a distinction and good credits GCE ‘N’ level - Attained 6 distinctions PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2013-2014
- Completed Revit Architecture 2014 Fundamentals, Advance and Update Course by Autodesk
2012-2013 S.A.L.T.S- Students Arise Learning to Serve (University of Melbourne) Vice President - Gained leadership skills in planning orientation activities for freshman students - Improve in team work skills by working with members in the club 2010-2012
Student member of Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
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Singapore Polytechnic Graduation Show 2012 - Assigned as graduation book team
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Participated in 2011 Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Tropical Architecture Competition
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Participated in International Design Workshop, Working in the City - Certificate of Attendance from Torino, Cittadella Politecnica
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Participated in 2011 Evolo Skyscraper Competition Commendation for Architectural Project Model Completion - SCDF & NFEC Emergency Preparedness Learning Centre
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Collaborated with students from the University of Hong Kong - Gained valuable experience by interacting with the students
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Participated in Singapore Structural Steel Trophy Design Competition
Participated in Revit Workshop and training session
PROFICIENCY/CAPABILITIES
Technical Skills • Proficient in Autodesk Autocad • Proficient in Autodesk Revit • Proficient in Google SketchUp • Proficient in 3ds Max • Proficient in Rhino and Grasshopper • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign • Proficient in MS office
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Transferable skills & Strengths • Good organization skills • Good command of both English and Mandarin • Able to work effectively in a team, both as a leader and a team member • Physical Modelling • Eye for detail • 3d Visualisation using SketchUp Character Referees References available upon request.
“All architecture is a shelther, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.� Philip Johnson
Contents CURRENT PROJECTS
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Office Tower Robinson Road, Singapore Ong&Ong Pte Ltd 003
Service Apartment Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ong&Ong Pte Ltd ACADEMIC PROJECTS
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Barlows Motor Car Showroom Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria Undergraduate Design Studio 001
Office Building Cardigan Street, Melbourne, Victoria Undergraduate Construction Design Module 001
Wyndham Gateway Design Project Along Princes Highway, Melbourne, Victoria Undergraduate Design Studio 001 Two-Storey Landed Residential House Benjamin Street, Melbourne, Victoria Undergraduate Environment Building Systems Module 001 Dance Centre Armenian Street, Singapore 3rd Year Diploma Design Studio 001 Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Alexandra Road, Singapore 2nd Year Diploma Design Studio 001 Eco House Pasir Ris, Singapore 1st Year Diploma Design Studio
PAST WORK PROJECTS
001 Two-Storey with Basement and Attic Detached House Model Sunset Way Singapore SpaceCRAFT Architecture Studio 001 SCDF Emergency Preparedness Learning Centre (EPLC) Model Hill Street, Singapore Singapore Civil Defence Force 001 Masterplan for Chinatown Chinatown, Singapore Singapore Tourism Board 001 Mixed Development - Residential and Commerial Puteri Habour, Johor Bahru, Malaysia CPG ConsultSingapore Civil Defence Force COMPETITIONS
001 Tropical Architecture Competition Punggol, Singapore Building and Construction Authority
Current Projects
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CROWN AT ROBINSON ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE CLIENT: WY WY DEVELOPMENT ONG&ONG PTE LTD “The building was to adapt an art deco style, using the Chrsyler building as a design reference.�
The building was first proposed to be designed as a service apartment but after much consideration of tight budget from the client it was to be resubmitted as a commercial block. Located right in the middle of the financial district, the 19 storey commercial development comprising of offices and shops is convenient to tenants and shoppers. The building was to adapt an art deco style where the Chrysler building was studied and used as a
design reference. The main colour chose for the building was gold and black. Gold was used to bring out the intenseness of the colour and black was used to netralize it, allowing the building to be modern yet eye-catching.
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Proposed initial design of roof terrace using SketchUp. 3
Final render of the office tower. 3
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Sky terrace designed in art deco style.
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SERVICE APARTMENT KIA PENG, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA CLIENT: GUCCOLAND MALAYSIA ONG&ONG PTE LTD “Flexibility, yet providing the best views.�
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Kia Peng is located opposite the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and within minutes of walking distance to Pentronas Twin Towers. Being just next to the Bukit Bintage Vicinity, there are several other shopping malls within close proximity. The facade design takes on the traditional malay house facade incorporating the design of screening and repetition. Batik designs are used in the facade as sliding screens. The units of service apartment is designed with sliding partition walls and fold up beds for flexibility for its owners allowing them customize the design of each unit.Housing 3 units types in the apartment, couples can chose to live alone or with their families. The bigger units are placed on the higher levels with views facing towards Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Render of service apartment. Digital model done using SketchUp. 2
Close up view of the roof terrace. 3
Batik design of sliding panels.
Academic Current Projects Projects
“The spatial configuration of the spaces allow for the possibility of co-existence and mixing different generations in one dwelling.�
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BARLOW MOTORS CAR SHOWROOM EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA “Intergrating nature with the building form to allow interaction from the public.”
LOCATION PLAN
The vicinity of the site has a mix of commercial and residential buildings with a variation of building heights. Open green spaces near the site (for example, Carlton Gardens) brings about greenery to the surroundings. The two main access to the site are from Mackenzie Street and La Trobe Street. Part of the site would be blocked by the high-rise commercial building along La Trobe Street during the noon due to the site facing towards the afternoon sun.
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Academic Projects
“The spatial configuration of the spaces allow for the possibility of co-existence and mixing different generations in one dwelling.�
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The public and private spaces are separated from each other to give the offices privacy and to have a quiet area free from disturbance. Alternatively, the use of voids still allow interaction among people.Barlow and his son’s aim was to create a new building which would reflect their adventurous spirit. The three main key words of the design are form, facade and sustainability. To integrate nature which also allows interaction from the public, views are directed in the interior spaces but also towards Carlton Gardens which is a vicinity from the site. Different levels are also designed to create different experiences for the users. As one is dining at the alfresco dining, they are able to enjoy the view of the outdoor courtyard which allows natural light into the space. A roof garden and mini golf is also designed on the office level which further implement nature into the building.
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Physical model of the proposed design.
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OFFICE BUILDING CARDIGAN STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
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he site is located in Cardigan Street, Carlton, Melbourne whereby the office is designed. Construction details are added to the office with specify selection of floors to walls to roof. With the wide range of different materials and structural systems, the chosen elements are important to help in acoustic and thermal insulation while maintaining the architectural aesthetics of the design intent.
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OFFICE BUILDING EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
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Academic Projects
WYNDHAM GATEWAY DESIGN PROJECT ALONG PRINCES HIGHWAY, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA “To replicate a visual image that represents the character of the site.”
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The main aim of the project was to create a gateway into Wyndham for city bound traffic on the Princes Freeway. The design of an exciting, eye catching installation at Wyndham’s Western Gateway was mainly to be viewed by motorist travelling at high speed providing them the first indication of arrival into metropolitan Melbourne. The purpose of the freeway art installation is to develop a proposal that inspires and enriches the municipality. To replicate a visual image that represents the character of the site, movement are created by having a variation in density of lines and heights. The weaving of lines showing from left to right into different frames is similar to the motorists driving on the highway whereby roads have bends at different points. This shows a sense of movement by translating it into the weaving of wires used in the model.
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The lines in the model are weaved from top to bottom or vice versa. This is to show the wrapping of lines around the profiles to give a dynamic flow. The weaving is similar to highways as it has different loops to enter it which gives a sense of motion and speed as it weaves from the top down to the bottom. Seen in the physical model, density of lines reflects lines in a long exposure traffic. These lines in the model thus emphasizes on the density and flow of the traffic in a highway. As the density of highways are usually high, the use of lines are shown in the model whereby the holes are placed together densely. Using the australian livestock fence as an identity to the site, the materials used in the design are similar where the structural frames of the design and made of wood and steel wires are used to weave through the frames. In addition, the nature of a spider web is being seen in the model where there is an idea of ‘growing’ from a point of origin. The growing idea embraces the landscape and nature surrounding it. Thus the installation is placed where it embraces nature with it. 1
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Renders of the gateway model using v-ray
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TWO-STOREY LANDED RESIDENTIAL HOUSE BENJAMIN STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
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he house was designed for a family of four who wants a comfortable home that has less impact on the environment which includes minimising the use of energy, water, resources and is cost efficient to live in. Given the design of the house, the orientation of the house was proposed on the site along Benjamin Street in Melbourne.The lounge and dining spaces are placed facing towards the north to allow maximiun sunlight which also includes the verendah to give privacy to the users as it is located away from the main street. Windows to the south are designed generally smaller to minimise winter heat loss. Heavyweight construction is used for the house to imrov thermal comfot and reduce operational energy use. To achieve summer comfort, passive cooling is implemented too allow cross ventilation across the house. To provide sufficient acoustic and thermal in-
sulation to the house, fibreglass is used as an insulation material for the ceiling. Shading is relatively important in the east west facing rooms to avoid overheating of windows. Timber venetians blinds are installed to shade the bedrooms, lounge, dining and kitchen spaces and also give a natural feel to the spaces. The use of skylight bring in natural light and the use of skylight shading are used during summer to shade unwanted heat and light allowing the space to be cool. The use of a grey water and rainwater collection tank placed outside the house allow the water to be treated being being reused. Rain water can be reused for flushing of water closets, laundries or for watering of plants. Grey water can be reused for water of plants.
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DANCE CENTRE ARMENIAN STREET, SINGAPORE CLIENT: T.H.E DANCE COMPANY “The juxtapositioning of spaces and having connections between the public and the dancers.”
T.H.E Dance Company’s aim is to create a building that reflects its unique function as a dance centre and to focus on the experience and expression of movement and create space that inspire learning and creativity. Set in the Central Business District of Singapore and within walking distance from numerous historical sites, monuments and educational institutions, its main concept is to use the juxtaposition of forms to allow the exploration of movement of a dancer. The vast use of curtain walls in spaces facing the busy main road is to allow maximium connections between the public and dancers. In addition, it is also to make the best use of views and allow access to natural daylight.
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Seen in the overall perspective view of the dance centre above, the dance studio is rotated away from the resource centre to show dynamismof the two forms. Metal cladded panels are used for the blackbox to give a sense of uniqueness and allow users to identify it. Designed around the entrance of the building, an open plaza with an informal stage is placed mainly to attract the public. Located on the 2nd floor, there is a viewing deck with allows users on the upper floor to look over to the performances. By placing the alfresco dining near the substation, it allows connections between people to promote interaction. The two main feature spaces of the building are the dance studios and resource centre. Spacious and naturally ventilated, the dance studios has a high ceiling designed with glass blocks being used as the facade. These glass blocks are placed allowing a certain distance from each other to allow air flow and at the same time acts as an acoustic barrier. Users from the lift lobby are able to take a peek into the dance studios. The resource centre allow views towards the busy central business district which the facade are cladded with curtain wall. From the higher floor of the resource centre, they are able to interact with each other. Thus, the resource centre is designed whereby the higher floor is mainly for the public while the lower floor is for the dancers. In addition, the use of a skylight allow natural daylighting into the space which saves on the energy of the building.
Top: Close-up render of open plaza, resource centre and dance studio Bottom: Render of double volume resource centre (Both using Revit)
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SMALL OFFICE HOME OFFICE (SOHO) ALEXANDRA ROAD, SINGAPORE CLIENT: PAINTING ARTIST
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“Experiencing tranquility within living spaces.� Having a painting artist who requires a large and condusive work area for him to paint his work, the three main strategies of the apartment are to allow the office to be facing greenery, having a spacious work area and at the same time a clear segregation between work and living spaces. Located along Alexandra Road, the upcoming park
3D perspective of the living and bedroom in studio apartment unit
connector facing north of the site would be a refreshing view for the resident, allowing him to gain inspiration while enjoying the view. Due to an overhead bridge located in front of the building, the blocks are designed slanted to create privacy. Pockets of green planter boxes are also implemented to the facade to help with the problem of privacy.
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By placing planter boxes located directly outside the units, it allows direct visual communication with nature. In addition, creepers are designed along the communal shelthered terrace allowing users to experience greenery all around which also adds a depth to the facade. To allow minimum energy use, sun shading devices such as timber fins and aluminium awnings are implemented to provide shade to the apartments. The interior of the apartment is finished modestly. Warm finishes are selected with minimal detail which allows the resident to feel closer to nature.
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Work Projects
TOLIET PLAN
DETAILS OF PRECAST COMPONENTS
A variety of components can be fabricated from precast concrete to meet a range of project needs. Precast components can be customized in different shapes and sizes to meet specific programmatic needs. Firstly, pilings and pile caps are being placed to support the structure in poor soil conditions. Next the ground beams and slabs are casted on site. Precast columns are then placed on the cast in-situ slab. Then, the precast beams are placed which are supported by the columns. The precast beams
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then support the slab. Precast planter boxes and slab components for the balcony are then being joint to the neighbouring slab using a wet joint. After that, precast walls are to be fixed on the slab. Lastly, the windows and door frames and green wall system are fixed. The green roof slab is cast in situ. The toliet and roof is using a half slab system to allow water to screed and at the same time help to hide the pipes. Water will be pumped
from the pump room to the storage tank to allow it to be transferred to the water ducts to the units on every floor. The units would have an electric heater which instantaneously heats up water for the shower. A water harvesting system is used to allow water from the planter boxes to collect into a water tank underground which is then pumped up to the units as water for flushing of water closets.
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Academic Projects
ECO HOUSE PASIR RIS, SINGAPORE “Allowing nature to evolve into an interactive space.”
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he design approach for this house is sustainable and is planned carefully according to it’s climatic reponses allowing natural daylight into the rooms. Nature is seeped into the spaces and less enclosures are used. Exterior and interior spaces are interconnected to allow interaction among users. Placed in the middle of the house, the open courtyard invites natural daylight and acts as a main focal point. The openess of the home is carried through the first floor. Large timber sliding doors open to the pond which helps to bring cool air into the space. The stepping stones connects the pond to the swimming pool. Weighing openness and enclosure, timber louvers are used to bring air into the space through the roof. Another focal point of the house is the open terrace on the 2nd floor of the house. Timber fins are used to allow ventilation where sunlight is able to enter the space through the open courtyard allowing the users to feel closer to nature. An open dining area is located on the 1st floor to allow users to have an alternative dining experience which they can have on the 2nd floor. Large timber casement windows are also designed in the master bedroom to allow maximium ventilation. To provide privacy to the users, vast amount of greenery and water features are placed around the house to block off unwanted views and sounds. In addition, designed with a glass trellis roof, services are placed to the back of the house to give users a welcoming entrance.
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Render of living area looking towards swimming pool. (All renders done in Sketchup V-ray. 4 5 6
Physical model of the house.
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Work Projects
TWO-STOREY HOUSE MODEL SUNSET WAY, SINGAPORE SPACECRAFT ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
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ocated on the western end of Singapore, the two storey residential property sits in Sunset Way. Vast use of glass panels are used for the design of the house to maximise and frame important views. The model is built to its intricate details with the use of cardboard and perspex.
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SCDF MODEL HILL STREET, SINGAPORE
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ituated in the bustly city in Hill Street, the architectural model project was built for Singapore Civil Defence Force and National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council’s upcoming Emergency Preparedness Learning Centre (EPLC). The model was made of white arcylic and laser cut in 1:50 scale. Led lights were then installed in the base of the model and different areas of the rooms could be lighted up separately.
Past Work Projects
RE-ENVISIONING CHINATOWN COLLABRATION WITH SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD, MASTERPLAN FOR
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he materplanning project for Chinatown was a collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board together with different small teams of students to analysis the current city plan of Chinatown in Singapore. Different zones were catergorized and mapped out with various activities and place of interests around the area. By interviewing the people around Chinatown, there were many new insights of how Chinatown could be improved and revamped. Re-envisioning Chinatown has allowed us to be trained in design thinking, introduction to Urban Design and Planning and Revit.
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MIXED DEVELOPMENT PUTERI HABOUR, MALAYSIA CPG CONSULTANTS PTE LTD
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he site is situated in Puteri Habour, Johor Bahru, a world-class integrated waterfront precinct and marina, affording a panoramic view of the Straits of Johor. Inspired by tropical valleys and terraced rice fields, Puteri Habour is a waterfront mixed development with residential, serviced apartments and commericial components. The residential units are designed as villas in the sky, fringed with verdant planters and generous balconies.
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Overall 3d perspective of one floor 2
3d perspective of one bedroom and two bedroom apartment (Both using Sketchup)
Competitions
TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
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he aim of the competition is to promote tropical climate sustainable design and how it will require a different approach to temperate climatic green design incorporating innovative material use, local climatic and community considerations. A hunt for an under-developed site allowed us to search into the extreme outskirts of Singapore. Till this date, Punggol Point has preserved its vast array of natural features. Despite ‘Punggol 21’ initiative in the late 90s, punggol point has not been featured in upgrading plans.
The chosen site has a relatively flat and open land which sits directly adjacent to the coast which divides Singapore and the state of Malaysia. It is situated at the furthest end of punggol where a single route leads into the beach. The beach is the main visual focal point of the site. In exploration of the site, eight massing blocks was designed with the intention of encouraging interaction with the neighbours. The houses are designed in a linear fashion with each of them set apart by not more than 25 metres. To further allow interaction, a variety of communal activities were implemented
within the 25 metres of buffer space. To fully capture the panoramic view of the sea, the houses are placed strategically to allow users to have a view from all the houses and also allow maximum sea breeze which creates cross ventilation within the spaces. By designing the houses around the exisiting trees on the site, less environmental impact was caused. In addition, a continuous water body was created to allow evaporative cooling towards the houses and communal interactive spaces. These water bodies would also act as a water catchment to harvest water which could be re-used.
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Work Projects Competition
As water is collected in the water catchment with the use of natural filtration such as aggregates, it allow perculation of water to the underground storage tank. The water collected would then be pumped for irrigation or for flushing of water closets. The use of overhangs and sliding shutters on the facade help to block off direct solar radiation entering the interior spaces. It also acts as a screen from rain or direct sunlight entering the spaces. The use of layering effect of floor slabs and roof depicts the features of the malay kampong houses to allow natural ventilation of the floor slabs which are raised above the ground.
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Interior perspective of NUS Yale east core learning commons public spaces and study areas by Forum Architects
Michelle lee
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