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Malavika SANKAR Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic 2017-2020
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IS THE DESIGN OF INTERIORS AND THE ART OF ORGANIZING INTERIOR SPACE.
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F I NA L D E S I G N p l a n s , s e c t i on & el ev ati ons
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Curriculum Vitae
Malavika S ANKAR
PERSONAL
INFORMATION Malavika SANKAR 08 June 2000
P R O F I C I ENCY
Contact No.: +65 81839593 Email: malavikasankarr@gmail.com
Wi nd o ws Ma c OS X L i nu x Wo r d E xcel Po wer Po i nt
A ut o C A D Grasshopper Rh in oc e r o s P h o t o s h op I l l us t r a t o r I n D e s ign
Ach i evem e n t s
Re v it L um i on P y t h on i E S VE E n s c a pe Unity
- Edusave Award 2018 - Directors’ List 2017/2018 Semester 2 - Directors’ List 2017 Semester 1 - Certificate of High Distinction in Australian Mathematics Competition Intermediate Division 2016 (Top 3% of country (Australia)) - Certificate of Distinction in Australian Mathematics Competition Intermediate Division 2015 (Top 5% of country (Australia)) - Honorable Mention at Berthe Mouchette Concours 2015 (French Poetry Recital competition organized by Alliance Franciase Melbourne) - Certificate of Academic Excellence in Mathematics, Science and Visual Arts in Mill Park Secondary College, 2014 - Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2013 (for being in the top 25% in terms of academic performance and good conduct in school) - Finance Leader at Outram Secondary School 2013
Architecture Diploma graduate looking for opportunities in the Design field. I have always had a keen interest in Architectural Design, Interior Design and Conceptual Design since high school. For the past 3 years in Polytechnic, I have been developing my skills in Architectural Design, and am well versed in 3D-modelling softwares in particular. I also took part in design competitions and industrial projects during my school term to gain relevant project experience. As an intern at WOW Architects, my job scope allowed me to learn more about design, drafting, modelling, budget, schedule and quality standards that need to be present in any project. My activities outside my design course work has also allowed me to become a team player with people skills, resourceful and independent. By working part time in retail, it has allowed me to become more meticulous and detail oriented, develop a positive working attitude, and be able to handle critisism well. Therefore, I have a fair idea as to what is required of me in order to carry out my duties in this field of work.
I NDUS TR I AL W OR K EX P ERIEN C E W OW Arc hi t ec t s
A ssistant A rc hitec t 6 month Internship Programme Tasks C arried Out: - Produic ng presentation visuals and renders - 3D modelling buildings - D rafting plans, sec tions & elevations - A ssisting in c ompiling Tender pac kages and furniture sc hedules - Minute- taking during c lient meetings & disc ussions
L a Sa l l e U n i versi t y, B C N
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S IN G A P O R E
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Urban Planning Projec t
BARCELONA
Storefront D esign
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URA Urban Planning D esign C ompetition
S IN G A P O R E
W Opt i c s @ JEW EL C U B E 2017
EDUCATI ON
N a n ya n g Pol yt ec hn i c D iploma in A rc hitec ture
T he M a c Robert son G i rl s’ Hi gh Sc hool H igh Sc hool
M i l l Pa rk Sec on da ry C ol l ege
Middle Years (Middle Sc hool)
Ou t ra m Sec on da ry Sc hool Sec ondary Educ ation
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S IN G A P O R E Year 1-3
2015-2016
MELBOURNE
Year 9-10
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MELBOURNE Year 8
2013
S IN G A P O R E
Secondary 1
OTH ER W ORK EXP ERIEN CE
EXTRACURRICUL ARS
- Design Workshop @ La Salle University, Barcelona, Spain, 2019 - Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic Exchange (Study Trip) 2018 - Racial Harmony Day Senior Segment (Volunteer) 2018 - Racial Harmony Day- Project Clean Up (Volunteer) 2018 - Leadership Camp NEXUS (Community Service Camp) 2018 - Community Chest Charity Event 2018 - Project ABC (Community Service) 2018 - NYP SDN Design Primer (Orientation Group Leader) 2018 - NYP SDN Freshman Orientation (Orientation Group Leader) 2018 - Volunteer in Youth Expedition Project, Hainan 2018 - Student Mentor Camp 2017 (Leadership) - Student helper at MAD in Singapore 2017 (national Students’ Summit organized by NYP School of Design, and supported by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) ) - Volunteer at Make A Wish Foundation Singapore
High School Work Experience December 2016 - Intern - Rendered floor plans - Drafting - Notetaking during Client meetings Part-Time November 2018-present - Cashiering - Stock movement - Inventory Maintainence - Settlement of Accounts
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R E FERRALS: Zalina Sapie
Xavier Tan
Maria Warner Wong
Phone: (+65) 9792 1755 Email: zalina_sapie@nyp.edu.sg
Phone: (+65) 9643 7964 Email: xavier@wow.sg
Phone: (+65) 9008 0091 Email: maria@wow.sg
Senior Manager of NYP School of Design & Studio Lecturer
Architect Internship Supervisor @ WOW Architects
Naomi
Colin Crees
Phone: (+65) 9643 7964
Phone: (+61) 9810 2800
Area65 Manager
Work Experience Supervisor
Design Principal & Co-founder and Director of WOW Architects
James Stephenson Architectural Design & Visual Communication Design Teacher
Email: stp@macrob.vic.edu.au
ENGLEHART HOMES Area65
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BUILDING DESIGN
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LITTLE INDIA
Kingdom is the redesigning of a shophouse that aims to gain more customers by projecting itself onto them..
KINGDOM OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
The main concept of my proposed dwelling is based on my villager’s “customer detection” skills, which creates lines of projection. These projection lines represent the extent of my villager’s vision, also known as space which has been conquered. These lines also signify the boundaries in which the customers had been ensnared in, and thus acts as a form of his marking of territory, causing an expansion of land which can be used.
The form is to resemble the desired projection of the villager’s vision.
ALEXANDER THE GREAT, PROJECTING STRATEGIC WARFARE TO CONQUER NATIONS,AND UNIFY THE WORLD UNDER ONE RULE. The aim of my villager is to be able to project his vision This form also enabled the possibility of 360 degrees as far as possible and in all directions while staying projection, also known as blooming, and also allows my hidden, similar to a strategic warfare. villager to stay hidden from the eyes of the public.
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The three umbrella projections in this architecture represents the different levels of privacy; the largest at the front being the store and storefront (public), the middle being the living space (family & friends), and the smallest and innermost being the bedroom and toilets (personal)
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ANATOMY OF ARCHITECTURE Kingdom of Alexander the Great aims to conquer Little India Arcade, by projecting itself on customers
S H O P H O U S E D W EL L I N G
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LITTLE INDIA
THE STUDY OF SINGAPORE AND ITS HERITAGE PLACES.
Understanding and experiencing the vibrant lifestyles in Little India.
I was assigned with the task of choosing 3 different locations in Little India, and map out the surrounding 100 metre radius. After doing so, I then had to decide on one of the three locations to perform a thorough analysis of that area. This consists of; access points, demographic study, user interface, environmental study, and other components deemed crucial to the project.
FINDING THE MAGIC
The aim of this studio is to be able to identify certain special characters in their dwelling, and make use of the physical and meta-physical charecteristics of their daily routine to create a new dwelling.
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My site is a shophouse located at Campbell Lane, also known commonly as the Little India Arcade.
LOCATION PICTURES
ANATOMY OF ARCHITECTURE
A prominent landmark in the Little India district, it is a favourite haunt of tourists and locals looking for best Indian buys. Little India Arcade’s cluster of shophouse buildings, which date back from the 1920’s is home to a variety of neatly, renovated novelty shops and eateries.
The building has been carefully preserved to capture the essence of the early Indian settlement which occupied the area during colonial times.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SITE ANALYSIS
THE WINDING ALLEYS IN THE ARCADE HOST INDIAN BRIC-A-BRAC STALLS, CURIO AND SWEET SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, AND BOOKSHOPS.
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ACCESS PLAN
ACCESS ROUTES
THE SITE IS VERY ACCESSIBLE, AS IT IS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO A TRAFFIC JUNCTION AND HIGHWAY.
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USER ACTIVITIES
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DEMOGRAPHICS
ENVIRONMENT
Predominantly Indian
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THE SITE RECEIVES AMPLE AMOUNTS OF SUNLIGHT, ACCOMPANIED BY WINDS CHANNELED THROUGH THE BACK OF CAMPBELL LANE.
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VILLAGER
FINDING THE MAGIC
LITTLE INDIA
ABOUT
A shrewd and ruthless shop owner who makes use of various strategies to ensnare customers and make a profit.
THE GREAT CONQUERER
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My villager is headstrong and will stop at nothing to become the most successful shop in the entire arcade. One of his go-to methods of entraping new customers is to give away free peacock feathers, and then lead them into his shop. This method is observed to be 90% successful, especially since Little India Arcade is a tourist spot. Curious tourists who do not know any better are easily lured into making purchases from his shop.
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ANATOMY OF ARCHITECTURE DEPICTED BELOW IS ALEXANDER’S ROUTINE AND RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIM AND HIS CUSTOMERS
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Magic layers are formed when you put the villager’s qualities and charecteristics together with the site’s charecteristics and qualities, thus creating an experience that is unique to the site.
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To begin with, I explored the possibilities associated with the verb “project”. The first few models made use of vertical projection, wherein the form had wide openings to allow more light to pass through. The openings were inspired by the shape of the human eye and acted as an extension of my villager’s eyes. However, this was not enough as it was only making use of one aspect of the architecture instead of the form as a whole. Thus, I decided to explore a different set of options, this time making use of verbs synonymous with “project”. By doing so, I had come up with a wide variety of options, ranging from drawer-like structures to waves, and to umbrellas and fan like forms.
These depicted the verb as a whole and in many aspects, and therefore had higher room for possibilities than my first exploration. After that, I then had to shortlist the theme which I would further explore the possibility of space planning with. Out of the many outcomes that I had, I was in favor of the umbrella structure. This form enabled the possibility of 360 degrees projection, also known as blooming, and also allows my villager to stay hidden from the eyes of the public.
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P L A NS EL EV A T I O NS S ECT I ON S
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Natural air ventilation occurs due to its open and wide form. Air flows from the front to the back via openings located along the path of wind.
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PASSIVE DESIGN The natural curve which occurs at the roof of the building acts as a sun shading device, along with the umbrella like nature of the entire form itself.
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GENIUS OF NATURE ‘The Genius of Nature’ is a design process using the wisdom found in nature to inform and reveal a new spatial order in architecture. It is devised in the attempt to create works that are beyond the limitation of one’s ego and preconception, towards an approach that is more eco-centric.
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MANGROVE TREE
BUILDING DESIGN
BIOMIMICRY
GENERAL INFORMATION
RESEARCH
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GENIUS OF NATURE In this process, we are attempting to explore the possibilities of creating spaces, structures and functions/programs that are informed by the natural order and dynamics of plants and animals in their living context.
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GENIUS OF NATURE
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In the not so distant future, events were to occur that account for a new way of living. The current life in the city as we know it is giving way to new systems of dwelling.
BIOMIMICRY
IDENTIFYING A GENIUS
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MANGROVE TREE
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GENIUS OF NATURE Intention: To find out which type of structure takes in
SYSTEMATIC DIAGRAMS
water more efficiently than the rest.
The Mangrove Roots provide nutrients to other organisms by filtering out waste from its system. The waste is a byproduct of water and glucose from the plant. Therefore, more water intake would mean more waste is produced, which then provides more nutrients for the ecosystem to thrive on.
EXPLORATION
A series of tests will be conducted to determine which system is the most efficient of them all.
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SYSTEM
The system implemented is a simple one: every root branches out into two mini roots. As the pattern goes on, it creates a complex web of roots.
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GENIUS OF NATURE
CLIMATIC REFUGEES MAKE NEW LIFE IN THE SEA
This natural retreat will help the overworked population of Singapore to unwind, and get in touch with themselves.
Inspired by the Mangrove Tree’s ability to get rid of toxins from it’s system by literally flushing it out, this programme is designed for the overworking Singaporeans. Singapore is very well known in the world for being a stress inducing city, as people work long hours and students work relatively more compared to students of other countries.
CONTEXT The aim of this programme is to educate the people of Singapore about the benefits of yoga and meditation, and how to spend some time on their wellbeing.
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The retreat is designed like the working roots of the Mangrove Tree, where water is constantly flowing through the pipe structure of the building. This is achieved with a vacuum filter built into the roots of the pipe, which allows water to constantly flow throughout the building on a cycle. While providing the benefit of cleaning the building’s waste, the sound of the rushing water also provides stress relief and has meditative benefits, thus metaphorically cleaning people’s minds.
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
STOREFRONT DESIGN
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TASK
VALUES: “Vision for Life”
W OPTICS
The client, W Optics, is to be launching a new outlet at JEWEL @ Changi. Located at Changi Airport, JEWEL is going to be a new mall that is well placed to be the gateway of Singapore to the rest of the world. It is primed to feature prominently in travel itineraries as the essential lifestyle destination for international visitors to Singapore. Even if it is just for a few hours, visitors arriving for business or leisure will have the opportunity to embrace Singapore’s unique melting pot of cultures and eclectic identity. Still under construction, it is set to inspire and entertain visitors in 2019.
Offering optical solutions at the forefront of the industry.
MISSION: TO PROVIDE THE BEST PROFESSIONAL VISION SOLUTIONS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLE NEEDS. Our task was to design the new flagship store interior, based around the core values and design guidelines of W Optics.
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However, the proposed design will also have to be reflective of JEWEL’s design guidelines, which are the 5 retail stories.
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Team (L-R): Marcus, Iyan, Charlotte, Malavika, Qin Yue, Elijah
J E WE L R eta i l S t or i e s
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SITE STUDY OF W OPTICS @ CAUSEWAY POINT
Understanding and experiencing the enviornment inside W Optics.
Upon observation, we noticed that the interior of the store was very well lit, perhaps too much as it gave the place a very cold and hospital-like vibe. In contrast, the staff were very warm and welcoming towards their customers and us. They took it upon themselves to show us around, all the way to the back where the refraction room was located. Inside the refraction room was a small space, only enough to fit an optometry chair, a few cupboards and a table. This was just enough for some eye tests and storage of medical documents of their customers.
ORGANISATION
The shelves had a very hierarchical classification wherein the high end brands had a chic casing design with glass panels and spot lights. The high end glasses were also spaced out very generously compared to the more mediocre brands.
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
In order to find our CONCEPT, we decided to look for similarities between our research and classic literature, as classic literature offered a wide range of symbolisms and allusions we could work with to design our proposal. While doing so, we discovered that our research held many similarities to Alice in Wonderland, particularly Alice’s journey into her dreamscape.
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DESIGN PROCESS: FINDING THE MAGIC
In this alternate dimension, the analogy and understanding of our own world is deceived and alternated.
We wished to achieve a different kind of reality when people from all around the world visit Jewel transit into a different reality or surprise when they enter W Optics. With Alice in Wonderland, it specifically highlighted the key elements that we wanted, which was having a portal-like experience for customers. When they enter the store, it would seem as though they were “sucked” into an alternate dimension. Thus, “Through the Looking Glass” was born
CONTEXT
Through the Looking Glass focuses on the concept of alternate dimensions, noted in the famous scene of Alice falling into the rabbit hole and traveling into an alternate dimension.
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS I NT ER D I M ENS I O NA L P O R T AL S
We really wanted to show the concept of alice travelling from one reality into another and we researched a few pictures for reference to kick start the idea.
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W OPTICS
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Based on our magic layer, we then had to think of ways we could enhance the portal-like experience for the customers when they walk in. The best way was to focus on the entrance of the store.
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The framed walkway leads all the way to the back, where the cashier table would be located. The entrance is designed in a way that enables people to be gravitated towards it. Similar to the looking glass/rabbit hole, going through the entrance enters them into a situation or begin a process or journey that is particularly unusual or eventful, especially one that becomes increasingly so as it develops or unfolds. The frames created an illusion of this portal.
COMPONENTS
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
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The store was designed in a way where everything in the store was made to look out of the ordinary. Shelves on both sides of the store have a faceted facade on it, further enhancing the concept of being in an alternate dimension where everything is unconventional and not the norms of traditional life.
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Located at the back of the store, on the right side of the cashier table, is the refraction room. The refraction room is designed in a way where there is an area that is separated from the other parts of the room. Optical tests can be carried out in the dark, but at the same time people would be able to view the experience and see what was going on. This was achieved by incorporating Smart Glass, where the glass can be tempered opaque or transparent. The reason we decided to do this was because it gave the room a lot of depth, and made it feel more spacious. It also allows the store’s space to be fluid as the refraction room is not fully closed off, and is thus still a part of the rest of the store. Located on the left of the cashier table, is the lounge area. This lounge area is for customers to carry out their consultations. Elements of green walls and nature have also been included, in order to make the customers feel more at ease.
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COMPONENTS
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DISPLAY CASINGS AND HOW THEY WORK
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Regarding materials, our store’s design did not incorporate anything fancy or rare. Instead, we made use of the simplest of materials like wood and concrete to capture the complex essence of our concept. Most of the other materials explored did not match well with our concept and were not representative of the desired visual effects.
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MATERIALS
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CLIENT COMMENTS
During mid crit, we received feedback regarding our store design, and the components that we had to change in order for it to be suited to the retail business. The key points were; to use a softer flooring material as hard materials are not suited for the fragile nature of an optical store, increase the opening of the store to 70-30% (70% to enable customer movement). Other points were in regards to furniture, wherein considering the inclusion of seating for customers, and storage spaces for medical records in order for the sales staff to refer or discuss with customers when required. During the final crit, we were told that our idea was fresh and intriguing. However, there still weren’t enough display spaces. This issue was solved on the spot, and therefore wasn’t that big of a problem.
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Other features incorporated into the cabin include: solar panels to provide electricity and water heating to the cabin, a rainwater collecting gutter system to provide water, and a patio area.
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The overall structure of the cabin is made with various timbers and woods, including bamboo flooring for the interior. These woods all have low thermal masses, making them less dense and lightweight. They are also responsibly harvested as the root system of bamboo doesn’t deteriorate, therefore making a smaller impact on the environment.
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DESIGN COMPETITION
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MEI CHIN,QUEENSTOWN SITE ANALYSIS
The site is at Mei Chin, Queenstown. The aim of the project is to design a new community hub that can serve as the new heart of Queenstown. Along with this, the new community hub is to preserve the identiry and heritage of Mei Chin, and enhance connectivity with the surrounding areas.
VALLEYS CAN BE CREATED WITHIN THE HILLS BY MAKING USE OF THE HEIGHT OF THE HILLS
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INTRODUCTION
THE TITLE OF THIS PROJECT IS CALLED ‘HIDDEN VALLEYS’ BECAUSE THE SITE’S TOPOGRAPHY IS FILLED WITH HILLS.
My team and I made this Topographical Site Model (1:2500), in order to further study the surroundings of Mei Chin and its existing topography.
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URBAN PLANNING Team (L-R): Akhil, Charlotte, Iyan, Daniel, Angeline (NUS), Joel, Ynez, Malavika, Gabriel, Weoi Min (Lecturer), Rachael
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MEI CHIN, QUEENSTOWN
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My team and I then moved on to doing the initial zoning of the site. This was inorder to gain inspirations as to what kind of spaces we were going to use.
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After formulating various zoning plans, we finally drew up a final masterplan, and made a mini study model that encompassed the proposed spaces, such as; a stadium, library, event square, playgrounds, pop up stalls, swimming pool, river bank and residential blocks. The river is formed by creating a channel through the canal into the estate. This therefore brings nature closer to the community, and also creates a new ecosystem within itself.
2017
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F I NA L D ES I G N For our site proposal, our vision, derived from our site, is “To preserve and enhance the hidden valleys of Mei Chin, Integrate hearts of all ages within the community”. At our site, many important observations were made. One of which was noticing that the estate of Mei Chin was made up of mini hills. However, these valleys were not visible to the naked eye. Instead, they were subtle and guarded by massive compounds such as the MDIS and Special Ops. Thus we felt that the hills and topography was one aspect that we would like to enhance and explore. As a result of our observations, we decided to enhance the Hills by leaving all the natural topography in as well as add a touch of our own ‘topo’. We utilised the building forms to recreate the idea of hills and valleys.
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When pathing through the estates, high rises and overhangs creates that very effect. We hope to achieve a knack for exploration, curiosity, and a sense of mystery in our estate and among the residents regardless of age, race, or religion. At the same time, we were careful not to complete throw off residents by keeping and emphasising familiar access points and routes to amenities. To further develop on the idea of mystery we divided the water flow in the canal to channel it deep into the heart of the estate, completely hidden from outside. This design move will allow nature to move back into the estate and create a whole new ecosystem within Mei Chin. By diverting the river we also able to allow the water to pond in the center of the low land, the new feature enables future residents to use the water body as a place for leisure activities such as our proposed pedal boat. All in all, our estate has a natural flow to the buildings by relaxing the skyline into the existing topography of the land and highlighting different footpaths that will push the human traffic to our pond which will be the congregating spot for the residents of the future Mei Chin.
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URBAN PLANNING MEI CHIN, QUEENSTOWN
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HIDDEN VALLEYS, TRANQUIL DELIGHTS. TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE HIDDEN VALLEYS OF MEI CHIN, INTERGRATING HEARTS OF ALL AGES.
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