PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS BY AMANDA MAK
What does architecture mean to me? This portfolio contains a selection of works from the beginning of architecture school, where my response to that question is conveyed through different means and ideas. Each project celebrates my interpretation of spaces for people, cats, and other things that I feel for. More than just designing and creating, I believe that one’s architectural journey is nothing less than one’s selfdiscovery. Over the years, I have seen how architecture became an impeccable medium through which I make better sense of the world around me. Welcome to the world seen through my lens, made with my hands, felt with my heart.
MAK IE TING, AMANDA +6598289056 amanda_mak@mymail.sutd.edu.sg SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE CLASS OF 2016
Contents Jalan Kucing JALAN KUKOH TRANSFORMERS SPRING 2016
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Future Senior Care Centres HEALTHCARE WITH COMMUNITY SPRING - SUMMER 2015
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The Path of a Park TOWARDS AN OLD LANDSCAPE SUMMER 2015
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Capstone Pods of SUDT BUILDING INTERVENTIONS SPRING 2015
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Heart of Living URBAN LIVING FALL 2014
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Energy-Efficient Housing ENERGY SYSTEMS FALL 2014
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Minimal Surfaces DIGITAL FABRICATION FALL 2014
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Ripple Residences
OTHER PROJECTS
CONTAINER HOUSING FALL 2013
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SNIPPETS OF OTHER PURSUITS IN LIFE
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Jalan Kucing Jalan Kukoh Transformers Typology Site Tutor Year
Mixed-Use Development Jalan Kukoh, Singapore Oliver Heckmann Spring 2016 | Design Studio | 14 Weeks
Jalan Kukoh is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Singapore. Such sites become symbols of growing inequalities and emerge as marginalized zones. At the crucial intersection between built environment and social practice, indigenous stray cats have been identified as catalysts for a transformation evolving from within. Architectural interventions will complement the community contexts for a more sustainable future.
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Cat Welfare Officer
There have been cases of cat killers spotted around Blocks 11 to 13. Once, a small kitten was killed by some youths with a metal bar.
Cat Abuse
Amidst the HDB blocks of predominantly rental housing, a high number of stray cats have been spotted around the estate. The cats are not living in isolation; they are part of the Kukoh community.
Above: Site Analysis of Jalan Kukoh 6
Cat Girl
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There are a lot of stray cats around the estate, so my sister and I have decided to adopt two and look after them.
Cat Granny
I feed the stray cats along the sheltered walkway and house them in carton boxes. To continue supporting them, I have taken up odd jobs to earn some income.
Cat Feeding
Proposed Pedestrian Circulataion Site of Interventions Existing Community & Educational Support Existing Food Joints Existing Retail & Services Points of Entry (Pedestrian) with Frequency of Usage Bus Stops Cat Mapping
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Houtong Train Station
Houtong Cat Village
Home to more than 100 stray cats
Precedent Study
Houtong Cat Village
Shop Owners
Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan Volunteers for Cats
Local Residents Community Groups
Tourists
Stray cats have the potential to activate spaces and communities. In Houtong Cat Village, not only have stray cats attracted tourists and businesses into the area, it also led to a spill-over effect on the Houtong Coal Mine Ecological Park.
Above: Isonometric Drawing of Houtong Cat Village Right: Analysis of Houtong Cat Village as a socio-economic model 8
External Vendors
Mining Communities
Houtong Coal Mine Ecological Park
One of the most properous coal mining sites in Taiwan in the 1970s Pavements & Roads Railway Tracks Information Centres Exhibitions & Galleries Food Accommodation Retail & Services
Inter-Body Collaborations
Distribution of Shops Cat Village Station Area
Coal Mining Eco. Park
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Food Souvenirs Accommodation Educational Service Exhibition Bike Rental Groceries
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Distribution of Ownership Despite the numbers, external vendors have been observed to have better business
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Houtong announced to be redesigned as an eco-museum in early 2000s
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Jalan Kucing kutʃɪŋ] Cat Creating business and employment opportunities through a people-and-cat friendly environment
Opportunities for residents to find employment and pick up new skills
Strengthen the community of cat-loving individuals
Provide a safer environment for the strays in Jalan Kukoh
De-stigmatise Jalan Kukoh with a new image
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Training and support given by external organisations and VWOs, to help residents attain greater self-sufficiency in the long run
Programmes and services facilitated by the Cat Welfare Society of Singapore
Transforming Jalan Kukoh from a desolate island into a vibrant hub near downtown
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Jalan Kucing is an environment for people and cats. Stairs and mezzanines are common elements present in all three buildings, translating circulation space into lobbies while creating comfortable spaces for people-cat co-existence.
Above: Render of Envisioned People-Cat Activity in the ‘Lodging’ of Jalan Kucing Previous spread: Concept of Jalan Kucing and Longitudinal Section across site 12
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Level 4 CAT CAFE Reception Cat Lounge Kitchen Counter Dining Area
RETAIL
Level 3 RETAIL
Pop-Up Shop Storage Shop
Level 2 CAFE
Counter Storage Indoor Dining Area Outdoor Dining Area
Level 1 SHOP
Counter Storage Shop
Circulation
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LODGING
Level 4 SOCIAL SPACE Lounge Cat-Sitting Service
Levels 2-3 HOTEL ROOMS Double-bed accommodation
Level 1 RECEPTION
Circulation
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WELLNESS
Level 4 GALLERY
Exhibition Space Seating Area
Level 3 CAT PARLOUR Reception Grooming Rooms Lounge
Level 2 CLINIC
Counter Waiting Area Consultation Room Treatment Room Storage
Level 1 INFORMATION Counter Storage
Circulation
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Jalan Kucing activates an originally under-utilised site, injecting vibrancy and activity into the heart of Jalan Kukoh. Vertical timber louvres allow for adequate degrees of visual connection across the courtyard while embracing natural elements. The buildings respect to the existing topography while introducing new opportunities into the community.
Above: Render of Jalan Kucing amidst the residental blocks 18
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Future Senior Care Centres Healthcare with Community Typology Healthcare Site Sponsor Agency for Integrated Care Pte Ltd Tutor Chong Keng Hua Team Goh Pei Xuan, Ho Wei Sze, Lena Toh, Oor Eiffel, Perry Lam Year Spring - Summer 2015 | Capstone Project | 28 Weeks
This project envisions future Senior Care Centres (SCCs) to enable seniors to age-in-place and receive healthcare services nearer to their homes. The design attempts to redefine the boundaries of existing SCCs by creating a platform for interaction with the community, without compromising on the safety of older folks. Design principles were also developed to facilitate easy configuration of plans for different sites and contexts.
PROCESS OF DESIGNING
FUTURE SENIOR CARE CENTRES How can we design a comfortable, engaging and secure environment that is configurable and fosters a community? COMFORT
IDEATION - COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ONE
FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
To conceive a shared communal space and understand the importance of different functions and spatial considerations to various stakeholders
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Introduced at critical junctions where seniors enter or exit different zones; to allow them to enjoy freedom of movement without compromising on safety Video Input SCC Elderly
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PROTOTYPING - COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TWO To test the concept of an open community space and how it fulfils the aims of an SCC through a full scale mock-up
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Camera Capture Elderly Approaching with Staff
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What is a Senior Care Centre (SCC)? An integrated day care centre to support elderly with social and healthcare needs to age-in-place within the community. Services include day care maintenance, rehabilitation and dementia day care. Who are the ones involved?
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Design Principle 1
Division into 3 main zones
Private Space Activity Space Community Space 600 sqm Community Centre
800 sqm Multi-Storey Carpark
1000 sqm Integrated Complex
1000 sqm Nursing Home
Design Principle 2
Central Activity Space Design Principle 3
Dispersed Toilets Design Principle 4
Reception and Medical Treatment Room near Entrance Design Principle 5
Staff Room Oversees SCC
800 sqm Multi-Storey Carpark
Design Principle 6
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Rooms near Gym Design Principle 7
Quiet Room away from Activity Area Design Principle 8
Garden/Play Area in Community Space Design Principle 9
Internal Kitchen near Community Space 1000 sqm Nursing Home
The team engaged in participatory design with the staff and elderly in existing SCCs, as well as potential future users. After which, 9 key design principles were distilled and exemplified in potential sites for future SCCs.
Above: Design Principles demonstrated at different sites Left: Summary of Design Process 23
HANDICAPPED TOILET 5.7m2
KITCHEN 11.5m2
With the community space as an integral component, future SCCs are envisioned to be more inclusive and inviting for members of the community. Architectural design is enhanced with technological support to ensure safety for the seniors.
Above: Floor Plan of SCC at a typical HDB Void Deck Right: View of Entrance from outside, View into Central Activity Space from Staff Room, Dementia-Friendly Area 24
HANDICAPPED TOILET 4.7m2
O.T. ROOM 17.9m2
HANDICAPPED TOILET 5.7m2
STORE 10.0m2
MEDICA TREATMENT 10.0m2
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HANDICAPPED TOILET 4.8m2
MEETING ROOM 10.7m2
HANDICAPPED TOILET (W/ SHOWER) 5.5m2
HANDICAPPED TOILET (W/ SHOWER) 5.5m2
QUIET ROOM 13.9m2
STAFF OFFICE 39.8m2
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The Central Activity Space is where exercises and main activities are carried out. Staff and seniors typically spend most of the day in this part of the SCC. The large area is meant for flexible use, catering to different activities throughout the day.
Above: Render of Envisioned Central Activity Space with Gym 26
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The community space serves as a platform for interaction between members of the community and the elders. Besides having a dedicated area for gardening and playing, there is also a communal kitchen for residents to bond over food. The idea of the community space is to soften the boundary of SCCs by facilitating conversations across generations.
Above: Render of Envisioned Community Space 28
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The Path of a Park Towards an Old Landscape Typology Site Tutor Year
Park, Landscape Bedok South, Singapore Ling Hao Summer 2015 | Design Studio | 14 Weeks
Inspired by an intensive study of trees lined along a pavement at Bedok South, this project postulates an evolution of the walkway into a park that would serve a larger residential population in the near future. It looks into how growth could take place over time, while embracing the trees’ timeless importance to the site.
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The series of drawings illustrate an existing pedestrian walkway leading to a private estate at Bedok South. The study of the anatomy of the trees suggest how growth has taken place over time, making them intrinsically integral to the site.
Above: Plan Right: Section A-A, Section B-B Following spread: Section C-C 32
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Terraced Community Farm
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With plans for condominiums to be erected on both sides of the walkway, the site will no longer serve only the residents of the existing private estate. Over time, the site could transform into a recreational park for the new community instead.
Previous spread: Plan and Conceptual Drawings of the Park’s evolution over time Above & Right: Photographs of Model 38
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Capstone Pods of SUDT Building Interventions Typology Site Tutors Year
Educational Institution SUTD Campus, Somapah Road, Singapore Kevin Mark Low, James Coleman Spring 2015 | Design Studio | 14 Weeks
SUDT stands for Singapore University of Design and Technology, where emphasis is drawn towards the Big ‘D’. Instead of regarding the campus merely as an institution for the acquisition of knowledge, SUDT should be seen as a catalyst that promotes creation. “Capstone Pods” become the public front of ongoing SUDT-industry collaborations and research agendas.
SITE (Existing SUTD Campus)
SUDT is envisioned to encourage spontaneous unions to occur by activating spaces for interaction along circulatory paths. It will work as a plaza that draws the residential and commercial clusters together to encourage new interactions and spark new discoveries.
Above: Urban Mapping of Site Context 42
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
MID-RISE RESIDENTIAL
HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL
OFFICES/ COMMERCIAL
MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING/ INDUSTRIAL
OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACE
INDOOR PUBLIC SPACE
MULTI-STOREY CARPARKS
EXHIBITION HALL
MRT STATION
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
HEALTHCARE/ WELFARE
RELIGIOUS INSTUTITION
A handful of students work on inter-disciplinary projects in their personal capacity, and eventually develop them into their Capstone projects FOUNDATION
Most students have difficulty proposing self-initiated Capstone projects as they lack the opportunity to envisage the possibilities of Capstone
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ASD EPD ESD
GRADUATION!
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ACADEMIC JOURNEY IN SUTD
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YEAR An Individual of a Pillar Formation of Capstone Groups
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5-7 members per group, 6-8 groups per class Classes occupy classrooms are on higher floors Approximately 85 groups in a batch of 500 students IN SUTD
Each group has their Personal Capstone Pod Pods are interspersed on the ground floor of campus Different pods cater to different groups’ needs IN SUDT
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE Adapted from SUTD, Capstone projects best embody the essence of the SUDT education: to foster learning through interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations within campus and with the industry. Instead of confining Capstone activities within typical classroom settings, Capstone Pods will redefine the learning experience.
Above: Concept Diagrams of the SUDT Capstone Process 43
A new masterplan for SUDT is established based on the existing SUTD campus. The Capstone Pods are dispersed and deeply integrated into the streetscape on campus. There are four different types of Capstone Pods: Outdoor Full Pod, Outdoor Half Pod, Indoor Full Pod and Indoor Half Pod.
Team behind Masterplan: Alexandria Chong, Amanda Mak, Bianca Gill, Chia Zhong Ying, Khin La Pyae, Lim Jia Xuan, Stephanie Loh 44
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Each Capstone Pod is a unique home to each capstone group, where they will ideate and prototype in it year-long. The Pods have been designed with re-purposed materials reclaimed from the existing building, reducing carbon footprint.
Above: Drawings of Outdoor Pods, Half and Full-Sized Right: Exploded Axonometric Drawing of Outdoor Full Pod Following spread: Drawings of Indoor Pods, Half and Full-Sized 46
SUSTAINABILITY
Opportunistic materials in SUTD campus CONCRETE PANEL [SPANDRELS] 4170 x W x 2250 mm WIDEST W: 175 mm BASE W: 153 mm
ALUMINIUM PANELS [VERTICAL] 1390 x 153 x 825 mm
ALUMINIUM PANELS [HORIZONTAL] 1390 x 425 x 75 mm
GLASS PANELS [HALF WALL]
1330 x 70 x 650 mm
PLANTER BOX
4170 x W x 1000 mm WIDEST W: 800 mm BASE W: 475 mm
LOUVERS
1390 x 30 x 35 mm
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Longitudinal Section
Elevations
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Heart of Living Urban Living Typology Residential Site Holland Village, Singapore Tutor Pauline Ang Year Fall 2014 | Design Studio | 14 Weeks
At a city scale, there exists a complex nature of urban contexts as places for habitation and interactivity. Working on Holland Village as the site, urban housing concepts for sustainable high-density living were explored, placing emphasis on themes like ‘Density’, ‘Diversity’ and ‘Connectivity’. The integration of building systems like the load-bearing structure, services and building envelope were treated as constitutive parts of the design process.
Heart of Holland Village
Commercial hub that draws most activity around site; appeals to youth and young adults through food, services and retail
Heartlands of Holland Village
Home for families and older folks; neighbourhood public spaces serve as an enclave for elderly heartlanders
SITE
Stepping Up
Cusp Gesture
A gradual gradation that inclines from the height of the adjacent shophouses
2-Bedroom Apartments
3-Bedroom Apartments
4-Bedroom Apartments
Communal Spaces
Commercial Spaces
Circulation
33 Units
Greenery and Common Spaces
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Geometry and landscape inspired by the curvature and radial inclination of site
33 Units
Mixed Retail
17 Units
Through Central Cores and Skybridges
Duplex Unit, L5
Lower Floor
Duplex Unit , L6
Upper Floor
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Energy-Efficient Housing Energy Systems Typology Residential Site Holland Village, Singapore Tutor J. Alstan Jakubiec Team Beryl Tare, Grace Ng, Lee Fu Hui, Leon Jared Cher Year Fall 2014 | Energy Systems Elective | 14 Weeks
This project is a mixed-use housing development consisting of approximately 25,000 m2 housing and 2000 m2 retail. A range of strategies such as daylighting, coupled multi-zone energy models and HVAC systems were employed in the sustainable distribution of energy-based resources to the occupants.
Microclimate Analysis hrs
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July Wind Rose
Massing
Daylighting Analysis for Typical Residential Unit
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December Wind Rose
Site Plan
Annual W Maximum W
Windflow over Designed M
Wind Rose with Wind Temperature
Massing
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At L3 (9 m)
At L8 (29 m)
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Wind Studies at Varied Levels
Illumination, lux 300 583 867
Living Room Illuminance Study 1 Jan, 10am
1150 1433 1717 2000 <300 >2000
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Minimal Surfaces Digital Fabrication Typology Site Tutor Team Year
Parametric Envelope Old SUTD Campus, Dover, Singapore Stylianos Dritsas, Bige Tunรงer Lee Fu Hui, Leon Jared Cher, Ong Liyen Fall 2014 | Digital Design & Fabrication Elective | 4 Weeks
Exploring with the concept of gradation, the folds in the surface allow for varying levels of transparency as viewers walk past and see it from different angles. At the same time, the steep gradient of the surface was used as a means by which the design could potentially interact with the rain. By connecting the railings through a double curvature surface, the design seeks to breakaway from the rectilinear layout of the railings.
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Ripple Residences Container Housing Typology Residential Site Dover, Singapore Tutor Stefan Schaefer, Sarah Norman Team Asmidah Ong, Goh Yi Qian, Jessie Tang Year Fall 2013 | Building Technology Elective | 14 Weeks
A university living hub that is situated right beside the old campus HDB hostel is designed to integrate studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; living spaces and work areas together. Group projects and informal meeting spaces are specially designed to allow a smooth mediation between work and play, introducing vibrancy and diversity throughout the residences.
Concept Sketches
Concept Diagrams
Illustration of Construction Phases
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Typical Floor Plan
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Other Projects Competitions, Workshops & Personal Interests HDB Build-a-thon 2016 Programming Bespoke Robotic Processes Workshop (2014) Robotic Metal Aggregations Workshop (2014) Photography Sketching
HDB Community Build-a-thon 2016
“How might we create a lively Bedok Town Centre?” To build a stronger sense of ownership, the community can adopt drum-shaped chairs sponsored by commercial entities. The community can decorate their adopted chairs and place them at the plaza as ‘art pieces’. The chairs are also designed to be stackable and can be used for multi-purposes. 68
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Programming Bespoke Robotic Processes (2014) Jason Lim, Future Cities Laboratory
Robotic fabrication has enabled architects to explore novel ways of materializing designs over the past decade. A key aspect of robotic fabrication is programming - the process of instructing a robot how to complete a task. This workshop, conducted at the Future Cities Laboratory, introduced the basics of robot programming and control. 70
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Robotic Metal Aggregations (2014) Jason Lim, Future Cities Laboratory
The recent convergence of computational design and digital fabrication has made new forms of architectural materialisation possible. This workshop investigates how lightweight metal structures may be realized under these new conditions. Participants will design and robotically assemble metal profiles into complex sculptural artefacts. 72
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Photography Monochrome
People in urban settings.
Above: Oslo Opera House (2015), Oslo, Norway Right: Stockholm Central Station (2015), Stockholm, Sweden 74
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Photography Colour
Of nature and landscapes.
Above: Shirakawa (2015), Gifu Prefecture, Japan Zhejiang University (Zijingang) (2013), Hangzhou, China Right: Kenting National Forest Recreation Area (2016), Kenting, Taiwan 76
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Sketching
Watercolour and Pen on Watercolour Paper Of the old and the new.
Above: Angkor Wat (2014), Siem Reap, Cambodia Right: Marina Bay Financial Centre (2015), Singapore 78
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