Architecture Portfolio 2023

PORTFOLIO

selected works

ching mei qi | national university of singapore

CHING MEI QI

National University of Singapore, College of Design and Environment

Department of Architecture, Year 3

PROFILE

National University of Singapore, College of Design and Environment

Department of Architecture, Year 3

+65 83236337 meiqi1008@gmail.com

Singapore, Singapore http://issuu.com/meiqqqi

RELEVANT SKILLS

As a self-motivated individual, I take pride in my creative projects and is always seeking for ways to improve myself. I will describe myself as an ambitious creative who is excited to explore different styles and mediums of work. It is my belief that architecture has the ability to enrich our daily lives, through interaction with its beauty, atmospheric experiences and more.

EXPERIENCES

OMG Atelier / Studio Lee Hui Lian

Architectural Intern

Modeled a conventional shophouse 3D SketchUp model from architectural drawings of plans, sections and elevation

Modeled client’s existing furnitures with SketchUp based on reference photos

Built two detailed 1:100 architectural models based on SketchUp models

Cleaned and edited photos with Adobe Photoshop

Morganfield’s

Flexi Server

Assisted manager with administrative work

Worked as a team member to provide customers with good service

EDUCATION

National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Master of Architecture (Expected Year of Graduation: 2025)

CAP: 4.29

‘Simultaneity’, Work exhibited in ArchiVal 2022, an annual exhibition hosted by The Architectural Society (TAS)

‘Simultaneity’, Work published in NUS Department of Architecture

Issuu Publications 2022

The University of Sydney - Exchange Program (Year 3 Semester 1)

Serangoon Junior College - GCE ‘A’ Level

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Academic Achievement 2014, 2016

Queensway Secondary School - GCE ‘O’ Level Edusave Merit Bursary 2014, 2016 Edusave Scholarship 2015 Edusave Certificate of

• • • • • • • • • • • • December 2021 2018 - 2020 May 2020 - now 2022 2017-2018 2012 - 2016 AutoCAD SketchUp Illustrator Photoshop Microsoft Rhinoceros Twinmotion InDesign Procreate

+65 83236337

meiqi1008@gmail.com

Singapore, Singapore http://issuu.com/meiqqqi

RELEVANT SKILLS

PROFILE

CHING MEI QI

National University of Singapore, College of Design and Environment

Department of Architecture, Year 3

Selected Works

As a self-motivated individual, I take pride in my creative projects and is always seeking for ways to improve myself. I will describe myself as an ambitious creative who is excited to explore different styles and mediums of work. It is my belief that architecture has the ability to enrich our daily lives, through interaction with its beauty, atmospheric experiences and more.

OTHERS

Creative Interests

Film Photography, Pottery, Crochet, Knitting, Journaling

Languages

English, Chinese, Hokkien (Dialect), Japanese (Novice)

Modeled a conventional shophouse 3D SketchUp model from architectural drawings of plans, sections and elevation

Modeled client’s existing furnitures with SketchUp based on reference

Built two detailed 1:100 architectural models based on SketchUp

Cleaned and edited photos with Adobe Photoshop

Assisted manager with administrative work Worked as a team member to provide customers with good service

National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Master of Architecture (Expected Year of Graduation: 2025)

CAP: 4.29

‘Simultaneity’, Work exhibited in ArchiVal 2022, an annual exhibition hosted by The Architectural Society (TAS) ‘Simultaneity’, Work published in NUS Department of Architecture

Issuu Publications 2022

The University of Sydney - Exchange Program (Year 3 Semester 1)

Serangoon Junior College - GCE ‘A’ Level

Queensway Secondary School - GCE ‘O’ Level

Edusave Merit Bursary 2014, 2016

Edusave Scholarship 2015

Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2014, 2016

National University of Singapore

Sub-committee of Publications - TAS 42nd Committee 2022

Interviewed for TAS ‘Get To Know’ series

Facilitated with preparation of interview and pre-interview meeting

Sub-committee of Publications - ArchiVal 2022

Designed graphics for publications with Adobe Illustrator

Vetted Adobe InDesign files for print

Serangoon Junior College

College Ambassador - ASRJC 2018 (Orientation and Open House)

Assistant Chairperson 2017, 2018

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • December 2021 2018 - 2020 May 2020 - now 2022 2017-2018 2012 - 2016

AutoCAD SketchUp Illustrator Photoshop Microsoft Rhinoceros Twinmotion InDesign Procreate

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CONTENT

Simultaneity

Simultaneity reflects the importance of greenery amidst the rapid urbanization, while serving as a reminder to appreciate the nature around us.

Transpose

With the blurring of private, semi-private and public spaces, Transpose encourages interactions between owners - customers through visual connections.

Schröder House

Enmesh

Enmesh presents to its inhabitants a village-like environment, through the incorporation of positive and negative volumes, with Jakarta’s informal characteristic.

Other Endeavours

Creative outlets outside of architecture, such as, pottery, hot glass, crochet and so on.

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Schroder House, by Gerrit Rietveld, a key icon of the Dutch artistic movement, De Stijl.

SIMULTANEITY

work exhibited in NUS TAS program: residential building

With Singapore’s rapid rate of urbanization, it is not a rare occurrence for the greenery to make way for the country’s further de velopment. Rather than choosing between urbanization and harmoniously unites the two by providing a non-hierarchical environment.

For its inhabitants, the architecture serves as a reminder to cherish nature through the simulation of an experience of nature doors.

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Urbanization versus Greenery?

Fast displacement of greenery is attributable to Singapore’s banization. It is not a rare occurrence for greenery to make the country’s futher development.

Hence, Simultaneity.

Rather than making a choice, the project harmoniously by providing a non-hierarchichal space, where neither architecture greenery has a priority over the other.

For its inhabitants, the architecture serves as a reminder nature by simulating the experience of being in the natural ment.

One step forward to a ‘city in nature’.

Portfolio | Ching Mei Qi basement floor plan 1:60 first floor plan basement floor plan 1:60 second floor plan first floor plan basement floor plan 1:60 second floor plan first floor plan basement floor plan 1:60 second floor plan first floor plan basement floor plan 1:60 second floor plan A’ A’ A’ 2001 51% Plan (Basement) Plan (Level One) Plan (Level Two) Section A-A’ 2011 34% 2021 21% park connector Inspiration Urban-Greenery Timeline

Plan

Lane 0 50 SCALE 1:1500

Site

- Shenton

Ching Mei Qi

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[ green corridor amidst buildings ]

0 1 2 3M 0 1 2 3M 0 1 2 3M plan second floor plan 0 1 A’ A A’ One) Plan (Level Two) Section A-A’ 0 1 basement level one level two [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 Sun Path Analysis

Exploded

Stacking

Selected Works 11 0 1 3M 3M

Axonometric

Units

of Stacking Elevation Section B-B’ ^ circulation from public to private spaces upwards ^ type A ^ type B ^ type C SCALE 1:200 B’ Ching Mei Qi - A0223840M ground floor plan first floor plan roof plan SCALE 1:200SCALE 1:200 0 3 6M

Types of

Types

Unit Types

Types

Aggregation

Field Conditions - Stan Allen

Field Conditions (Stan Allen)

^ bending down (maneuvers around trees)

Resultant

[ process of throwing of cubes onto “site” ]

^ process of throwing of cubes onto “site”

Resultant of 15 sets of throw

Resultant of 15 sets of throws

^ determine position and orientation of cubes

[ determines the position and orientation of cubes ]

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A’ A A’ A

[ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Sun Path Tiup adrinandra Common cyrtophyllum

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B’

First Floor Plan B

^ circulation from public to private spaces upwards B’ ground

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[ manoeuvre: bending under a tree ] [ manoeuvre: climbing up a hill ]

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0 1 2 3M

0 1 3 6M basement level one level two bedroom kitchen living room third level second level first level

second floor plan

Section A-A’

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[ sectional axonometric

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TRANSPOSE

program: shophouse typology cafe and residential unit

Breaking free from the customary shophouse layout, Transpose presents to its residents and customers a space where interactions between owners - customers are encouraged. The structure creates opportunity for both parties to connect visually through the line of sight.

With the organization of programs across the structure, the architecture allows for the boundaries of private, semi-private and public spaces to be blurred as people journey through.

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Parti Diagram

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208mm

205mm mediterranean 80mm soil 3mm filter fabric 40mm drainage layer 7mm sheet barrier 4mm waterproof membrane 150mm precast concrete slab

Kitchen Office [ sectional perspective ]

precast concrete

by

150mm reinforced concrete wall

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205mm square concrete column

concrete slab concrete beam

19mm by 44mm wooden slats

Dining Room Cafe

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[ exploded axonometric ]

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SCHRÖDER HOUSE

precedent study

architect: Gerrit Rietveld

Designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1924, the architecture remains a key icon of the Dutch artistic movement, De Stijl. It’s distinctive design that features bold colors, asymmetrical shapes, and a flexible interior layout, reflects the De Stijl movement’s principles.

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Analysis

dimension order

primary structure

connective tissue served spaces

volumetric organization

service spaces

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[ exploded axonometric ]

ENMESH

work under The University of Sydney program: boarding house

In Jakarta’s context, informality plays a significant role in its culture and people’s lifestyle. Enmesh incorporates the use of positive and negative volumes (inspired by Batik, Jakarta’s national aboriginal art), and the country’s informal characteristics.

This presents to its inhabitants a village-like environment, where residents are inclined to actively participate and interact outside of the comfort of their homes, thereby creating a tight knitted bond amongst themselves.

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