Portfolio - Pre-Academie by Menora Tse

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ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE INDESIGN PHOTOSHOP

TECHNISCH

ILLUSTRATOR GIS AUTOCAD MICROSTATION LUMION SKETCHUP

NOV 2020-JUL 2021 JAN 2020-JUN 2020

MEI 2012-APR 2019 SEP 2019-AUG 2020 SEP 2018-APR 2019

PROJECT ASSISTENT-WA OFFICE

M.A. RUIMTELIJK ERFGOED-VRIJE UNIVERSITEI AMSTERDAM

VRIJWILLIGER

STAGIAIRE -OFFICE WINHOV

TOEGEPASTE PLANOLOGIE-LANGARA COLLEGE

GRAFISCH TECHNICUS-EKISTICS TOWN PLANNING

MODERATOR-AMSTERDAM SOCRATES CAFE (VANAF 2019) Organiseren en modereren van wekelijkse discussies op locatie en online

BETWEEN STREETLIGHTS + CHANDELIERS-cijfer: 9.0, issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/mastersthesis

DUTCH VILLA CULTURE-www.issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/vua_-_dutch_villa_culture_of_watergraafsmeer

DUTCH ARCADIA-www.issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/vua_-_dutch_arcadia_and_the_american_dream

BUILDING BLOCK LIBRARY-persoonlijk nevenproject, 3D-modellering + visualisatie-experiment

EDITOR, LOCAL HEROES-www.winhov.nl/en/local-heroes/

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT SITE-issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/langara_north_grandview_heights_con

ALL EKISTICS PROJECTS-https://issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/ekistics_projects

LONGGANG DAYUN TOWN-stedenbouwkundig en architectonisch invulproject

QIDONG IP CAMPUS-tropisch resort en academie

ZHI’AN RIVERFRONT URBAN DESIGN-stedenbouwkundig en landschapsproject

URUMQI XUELIANSHAN COMMUNITY-masterplan golfresort

FREELANCE PROJECTEN

REFERENTIEBRIEVEN

LIGHT + INK

LOCATION

AMSTERDAM

DATE

ONGOING

TOOL KIT

INK HAND-SKETCHES

PHOTOSHOP

SCOPE:

Experimenting with combining analog and digital techniques. Freehand ink sketch ink, then digitally painted with light.

This representation highlight the organized complexity of Amsterdam's citscape, which is a balance between collaborative urbanism and individual expression.

The digital light illustrates the urban environment in the evening, highlighting the transparency and porosity of the facades. The domestic light overflowing into the streetscape encourages an interactive dialogue between the public and private realms.

LOCATION

AMSTERDAM

DATE

ONGOING

TOOL KIT

INK HAND-SKETCHES

PHOTOSHOP

SCOPE:

Experimenting with combining analog and digital techniques. Freehand ink sketch ink, then digitally painted with light.

This representation highlight the organized complexity of Amsterdam's citscape, which is a balance between collaborative urbanism and individual expression.

BETWEEN STREETLIGHTS AND CHANDELIERS (MASTERS THESIS)

LOCATION

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

DATE JUNE 2020

WITH: VU AMSTERDAM

MENTOR: Freek Schmidt

DESCRIPTION

Masters thesis exploring the relationship between heritage adaptation and spatial quality, focusing on the city after dark. Literature review to explore how the physical environment shapes Dutch values, which in turn shape the built environment.

FULL DOCUMENT: www.issuu.com/menora_ tse/docs/mastersthesis

PHYSICAL AUTHENTICITY:

Preserved buildings categorized by age. GIS Data from the Valuation Map of Architectural and Urban Planning Quality

FINAL STUDY SITES:

Two sites from each of the four conditions chosen, ensuring even distribution across study area and equal representation.

FUNCTIONAL INTEGRITY:

Buildings categorized by percentage of the original function (residential). GIS data from the Function Mix Map

ITINERARY:

Arranged to maximize efficiency. Each site has a length of 250 meters and takes approximately minutes to walk end to end.

COMPOSITE MAP:

Both layers merged to show the four possible combinations from high/low authenticity and high/low integrity.

DATA OVERLAY:

Resulting user count from each site is represented as a pie chart and overlaid on the site location.

BETWEEN STREETLIGHTS AND CHANDELIERS (MASTERS THESIS)

LOCATION

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

DATE JUNE 2020

WITH: VU AMSTERDAM

MENTOR: Freek Schmidt

DESCRIPTION

FULL DOCUMENT: www.issuu.com/menora_ tse/docs/mastersthesis

BUILDING BLOCK LIBRARY

LOCATION

AMSTERDAM

DATE

ONGOING

TOOL KIT LUMION SKETCHUP

BACKGROUND:

Cities for People proposes that human-scaled cities respond to our senses in motion. With our average walking speed of 5km/h and attention span of 3 seconds, facades changing every 4 meters will create an engaging spatial rhythm for a pedestrian journey.

SCOPE

To visualize this spatial rhythm, I have started this 'building block library' of facades. Each block is 4m wide, the proposed ideal for a human-scaled city.

These can be used to assemble context models, and my aim is to create a library for a various cities.

INSTAGRAM @ street.lightscapes

PROJECT

URBAN + RURAL PLANNING PROGRAM

CAPSTONE PROJECT

LOCATION

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, CANADA

DATE APRIL 2019

WITH: LANGARA COLLEGE

TOOL KIT LUMION

INDESIGN

ILLUSTRATOR

PHOTOSHOP ARCGIS

DESCRIPTION

Site design for parcel in rural agricultural area.

Existing site conditions was documented to maximize preservation.

Public realm designed according to urbanism principles, increasing density, diversity and connectivity.

Final design rendered as an immersive experience.

FULL DOCUMENT

www.issuu.com/menora_ tse/docs/langara_north_ grandview_heights_con

SITE ANALYSIS

The GIS dataset is downloaded from the municipal records and printed onto various sheets of trace, which was then overlaid on the satellite photograph. This served as the base for design sketches and conceptual structure diagrams.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Relevant documents are reviewed and summarized to extract key themes that will guide the design process. The themes are diversity, connectivity, density, adaptation, and comprehensive design.

SITE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH:

Documents visible features on the site and provides locational context.

EXISTING NATURAL FEATURES:

Inventory of site’s existing topography and natural features

EXISTING DEVELOPMENT:

Inventory of neighbourhoodroads, lots and buildings

HECTARES

PLANNING GUIDELINES:

Documentation of current restrictions and setbacksagricultural land reserve, 200 meter setback, and areas of land on both sides of the setback line.

EXISTING SITE CIRCULATION:

Roads and circulation hierarchical structure, identifying transitions from local roads to highways. Also identifies location of entrances.

EXISTING WATER SUPPLY:

Identifies location of pipes providing water supply to homes. Locates main pipes that can be branched into potential development sites.

SUMMARY OF DESIGN PRINCIPLES based on review of urban theory and municipality’s offical community plan.

SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES

MIX LAND USES

DIVERSE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

VARIETY OF MOVEMENT

COMPACT NEIGHBOURHOODS

GROWTH IN EXISTING COMMUNITIES

PRESERVE OPEN SPACE

PROTECT + ENHANCE AGRICULTURE

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE + GREEN BUILDINGS

UNIQUE NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTITY

ENGAGED CITIZENS

URBANISM PRINCIPLES SURREY OCP POLICIES

MIXED USE AND DIVERSITY

MIXED HOUSING

WALKABILITY

GREEN TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIVITY

INCREASED DENSITY

TRADITIONAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

SUSTAINABILITY

QUALITY ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN

QUALITY OF LIFE

C4 CIVIC AND RECREATION FACILITIES

F3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING

F7/8 CULTURE: ARTS AND HERITAGE

B3 TRANSIT CORRIDORS

C3 PARKS AND GREENWAYS

F6 ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY

A1 ACCOMODATING HIGHER DENSITY

A3 SENSITIVE INFILL

A4 EFFICIENT NEW NEIGHBOURHOODS

C1 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE + ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT

D2 HAZARD LANDS

D3 GREENER SITE DEVELOPMENT

B1/2 DYNAMIC + DISTINCTIVE TOWN CENTERS

B6 URBAN DESIGN

F1 CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

DESIGN DIAGRAMS

After several rough sketches, the final design is presented in a series to diagrams, each focusing on a specific aspect of the proposed plan.

The circulation forms the backbone of the spatial structure. Existing access points are identified and are connected with new alignments that correspond ot the contours.

The proposed land use and building layouts introduce diversity into the site to create a more complete community. There is a gradient of increasing density, from the agriculture in the north to the suburbs in the south.

These neighbourhoods are then organized by character.

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN AND LOT DIVISIONS Redesignated land use to increase

and density

SPATIAL STRUCTURE Theming of various zones based on existing features (creek, agriculture, heritage, orchard)

of multiuse recreation trails criss-cross the park, creating opportunities for bikes, joggers and walkers. Small pocket parks containing playgrounds, rest areas and recreational courts are sprinkled throughout the park corridor, creating ideal conditions for passive surveillance, a safety strategy used by Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles.

Higher-density units such as townhomes and duplexes have a commercial village at their front door. The heritage buildings are re-adapted to form the village at the Highway 15 entrance, providing residents with a place to shop, work and gather.

A town square is located between the commercial village and the clubhouse, with an open space that accomodates various functions - an event plaza for community celebrations, or an intimate shared ‘living room’ for the surrounding homes.

The orchard is retained from the existing lot, and the structure will be repurposed from an existing building, a massive nine-bedroom villa. This amenity at the southern edge reflects the agriculture along the northern edge of the site. At the earliest stages of development the main building will be used as a sales and marketing center, with showhomes along the orchard. After completion, the building can be converted into an indoor event space and clubhouse for the community.

SPATIAL STRUCTURE + FUNCTIONAL ZONES

Amenities are arranged throughout the site so they are easily accessible and each home is within a 5-minute walking distance from one.

The north is adjacent to the agricultural land reserve, so homes here are large ranches, anchored by a farmers’ market and a school.

A revitalized creekside park brings the rural and suburban sides of the site together, and is lined with cottages with direct access to the trail system.

A complex of heritage homes will be adapted into a local town center, with shops and offices.

Finally, a public park provides a formal gathering space for community events.

CREEKSIDE COMMUNITIES

TOWN SQUARE

LAFAYETTE SQUARE,

PULASKI SQUARE

CHATHAM SQUARE

WHITEFIELD SQUARE

The implementation sequence is shown in a series of phasing plans, which have two objectives: To ensure each phase generates enough revenue for the subsequent phase, and to minimize disruption to the neighbouring communities.

The early phases make use of the existing road network, and uses them for construction access. The creek is also resurfaced to create an amenity for the first homes.

The phasing plan is designed so that the community will have access to the essentials at every stage, prioritizing the development of amenities over residential parcels.

PRE-DEVELOPMENT involves an assessment of the site to determine what needs to be removed, such as units within setbacks.

PHASE 3 involves developing amenities to support the growing community - a school in the north and a town square in the south. Lots immediately adjacent to the new amenities will be developed next.

PHASE 1 involves marking existing site elements to be retained, such as access roads, heritage sites, and potential amenities, such as a newly-built villa which can be used as a sales center.

PHASE 2 involves enhancing site features. Showhomes will be built along the orchard and sales center. The existing road network will be extended with access to major roads.

PHASE 4 involves filling in the community. Townhomes are built as a barrier along the highway. Development of lots with steep slopes will require geotechnical work. Until then, it can be used as park land.

FINAL PLAN WITH NOTES:

Retained features are marked in solid lines, while new proposed amenities are marked in dashed lines.

Each of the neighbourhoods have a distinctive building type in terms of size, density, and local character.

The general trend is increasing density from north to south.Each home is anchored by an amenity within a five minute walk, and has easy access to the other amenities either by car or by foot.

This level of design also shows how the homes are oriented towards the amenities, with front entrances from the park trails and local pathways. Garages are tucked in the back in order to create a separation between pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

AGRICULTURAL ESTATE PROTOTYPE

ZONING: LAND USE: DENSITY:

SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA: HEIGHT LIMIT:

3 UNITS PER HECTARE

7.5M FRONT + REAR 4.5M SIDES

660 M2

2 STOREYS

AGRICULTURAL VILLA PROTOTYPE

ZONING: LAND USE: DENSITY:

SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA:

HEIGHT LIMIT:

RA-G

ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL

4.5 UNITS PER HECTARE 7.5M FRONT + REAR

3.0M SIDES 450 M2

2 STOREYS

CREEKSIDE VILLA PROTOTYPE

ZONING: LAND USE: DENSITY:

SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA: HEIGHT LIMIT:

RH-G

HALF-ACRE RESIDENTIAL

4.5 UNITS PER HECTARE

7.5M FRONT + REAR

3.0M SIDES

380 M2

2 STOREYS

CREEKSIDE COTTAGE PROTOTYPE

ZONING:

LAND USE: DENSITY:

SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA: HEIGHT LIMIT: A1 GENERAL AGRICULTURE

RC (I)

CLUSTER RES - DETACHED

12 UNITS PER HECTARE

7.5M FRONT + REAR

1.8M SIDES

160 M2

2 STOREYS

Each of the neighbourhoods have a distinctive building type in terms of size, density, and local character.

The general trend is increasing density from north to south.Each home is anchored by an amenity within a five minute walk, and has easy access to the other amenities either by car or by foot.

ORCHARD VILLA PROTOTYPE

ZONING:

PARK VILLA PROTOTYPE

ZONING:

TOWN VILLA PROTOTYPE

ZONING:

LAND USE: DENSITY:

SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA: HEIGHT LIMIT:

TOWNHOME PROTOTYPE

ZONING:

LAND USE: DENSITY: SETBACKS:

UNIT AREA: HEIGHT LIMIT:

While the prototype renderings focus on the homes’ relationship with the amenities and how the space transitions from public to private, these renderings show the amenities as a whole.

The top rendering depicts the riverfront park, showing how it is only a symbolic boundary but is in fact more of a unifying ‘zipper’ that brings the rural and suburban sides of the site together.

The second rendering shows the park as a contrasting space. It is more formal and open and suited for community gatherings.

The last one shows the site entrance, how its access is experienced.

AGRICULTURAL ESTATES

AGRICULTURAL VILLAS

CREEKSIDE VILLAS

CREEKSIDE COTTAGES

TOWN VILLAS

PARK VILLAS

TOWNHOMES

ORCHARD VILLAS

LOCATION

LONGGANG, CHINA

DATE 2017

WITH EKISTICS TOWN PLANNING

TOOL KIT PHOTOSHOP

DESCRIPTION

Tablet digitization from hand-drawn sketch. Part of an urban revitalization design.

FULL DOCUMENT www.issuu.com/menora_ tse/docs/ekistics_-_shenzhen_longgang_dayun_

QIDONG IP CAMPUS

LOCATION

QIDONG, CHINA

DATE

2018

WITH EKISTICS TOWN PLANNING

TOOL KIT

PHOTOSHOP

DESCRIPTION

Tablet digitization from hand-drawn sketch. Part of an campus theming strategy for a proposed animation academy and associated theme park.

FULL DOCUMENT

www.issuu.com/menora_tse/docs/ekistics_-_ qidong_ip_campus

ZHI’AN RIVERFRONT

LOCATION

CHANGDE, CHINA

DATE

2016

WITH EKISTICS TOWN PLANNING

TOOL KIT

PHOTOSHOP

SKETCHUP

DESCRIPTION

Tablet digitization from hand-drawn sketch.

Part of an urban landscape design concept document, including detailed cross-sections and 3D model.

XUELIANSHAN

COMMUNITY

LOCATION

URUMQI, CHINA

DATE 2015 WITH EKISTICS TOWN PLANNING

TOOL KIT

MICROSTATION

PHOTOSHOP

DESCRIPTION

Illustrative plan drawn over CAD layout of a golf community.

MILLS RD TOWNHOMES

LOCATION

SECHELT, CANADA

DATE

MARCH 2021

WITH WA OFFICE

SCOPE

Architectural Visualization prepared for Rezoning

Permit application

NEWPAPER ARTICLE

https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/westcor-downsizes-proposal-3565866

PROJECT

MILLS RD TOWNHOMES

LOCATION

SECHELT, CANADA

DATE

MARCH 2021

WITH WA OFFICE

TOOL KIT

LUMION

SKETCHUP

AUTOCAD

RHINO

PHOTOSHOP

SCOPE

Architectural Visualization prepared for Rezoning

Permit application

NEWPAPER ARTICLE

https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/westcor-downsizes-proposal-3565866

LOCATION

PASSAGE L’HOMME, PARIS, FRANCE

TOOL KIT LUMION SKETCHUP

DESCRIPTION

Self-guided training

ROSEBANK HOME

LOCATION

CANADA

CLIENT

NORTHVIEW HOMES

TOOL KIT

LUMION

SKETCHUP

AUTOCAD

PHOTOSHOP

SCOPE

Architectural visualization for a custom home

MODEL SET UP FROM CAD