Undergraduate Portfolio 2014 : Muhammad Fahim

MUHAMMAD FAHIM ABU BAKAR SELECTED ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS 2009 - 2013

PERSONAL DETAILS PROFILE & CURRICULUM VITAE Academic Background 2010 - 2013 B.Sc.Arch (Hons.) - Bachelor of Science in Architecture LAM/RIBA Part 1 Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya 2009 - 2010 Foundation of Built Environment Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, University of Malaya 2008 Malaysian Education Certificate High School of Islam Hidayah, Johor Bahru

Working Experiences July 2013 - Present M&R Architects Sdn. Bhd. Assistant Architect Designed a private hospital building for University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). It is a joint-venture programme by UTM and KPJ to develop a private hospital for public and UTM staff uses. Involved in preparing design proposal housing development masterplan, mixed development, student complex, service apartment, small renovation and some drawings about hospitality.

June - August 2012 DCDA Architect Trainee Involved in small scale projects such as bungalows, restoration of old building, commercials and masterplan for housing development.

Outbound Programme 7 - 12 April 2013 Siem Reap, Cambodia Site visit for Southeast Asia Studies (Elective subject) 22 January - 14 February 2012 Bandung, Indonesia ‘Summber Joint Studio Programme UM-UNPAR’ between University of Malaya and Universitas Katolik Parahyangan 19 June - 2 July 2011 Kantang, Thailand ‘Summer Joint Studio Programme UM-PSU’ between University of Malaya and Prince of Songkhla University For ‘Measured Drawing subject’2010/2011

Extra-Curricular Activities 2013 Multimedia Committee for Seminar of ‘Affordable Tropical Green Homes’ by Urban, Conservation and Tropical Architecture (UCTA) in collaboration with Foster & Partners in Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya.

2011 Participant in TERANG! Architectural Workshop held by UTM, Skudai 2011 Committee member for Archiweek held by Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya 2011 Head of Delegation/Coordinator of first year Architecture student 2010/2011 session for ‘Measured Drawing Project’ conducted in Prince of Songkhla University (PSU), Trang Province, Kantang, Thailand.

2010 Participant in Nippon Paint Young Designer Award as School Introduction Parade session held by Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang

MU HAMMAD F AHI M BI N ABU BAK AR muhammadfahim91@gmail.com +6013-762 5052

No. 417, Jalan Padi Mahsuri 8, Taman Senai Baru, 81400 Senai, Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim Malaysia Malaysian 14th May 1991

CONTENTS B. Sc. Arch Moonsighting Pavilion Suhaimi Fadzir Art Gallery Chow Kit Vocational School Working Experience UTM-KPJ Specialist Hospital Model-Making Linear, Planar, Hybrid Elements Single & Double Cube Others Measured Drawing, Kantang, Thailand

B. Sc. Arch / Architectural Design Studio 3 / Semester 1, Session 2011/2012

MOONSIGHTING PAVILION Jugra Hill, Kuala Selangor Design Brief

The task is to design a proposed Moonsighting Pavilion. Thus, the site is rich with natural slope and located on the peak of Jugra Hill, it requires the student’s understanding of the site in local climate, rural context and architectural history terms.

Site Plan

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Introduction Jugra is a historical royal town, located near the seaside beach of Morib and the town of Banting in the district of Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. There are some landmarks on the Jugra Hill such as The Royal Palace of Jugra, Royal Mausoleum of Makam Sultan Abdul Samad, Jugra Lighthouse and Radar Tower own by Royal Malaysian Navy. Some part of the hill are covered by the Chinese graveyard along the route leading up to the peak of the hill. Moreover, the hill that located 146m above sea level, it has become a tourist attraction and it promotes outdoor activities such as jogging and paragliding apart of the heritage structures to visit nearby. The site location is very strategic to allows the practice of moon sighting for religious and astronomical purposes due to the sky can be observed without any obstructions of trees and other hills.

Main Issue

(Public perception towards Islamic Architecture) Generally domes shape are consider as the main language of islamic architecture which is the wrong perception in people mind nowadays. The purity form of Kaaba (Basic cube) is symbolizing the originality shape of islamic architecture. In this design, the main intention is to apply strong square geometry element by manipulating the basic cube using desconstructive of cube method. All the spaces are derived by substracting and protruding the cube while still maintaining the essence of cube.

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Design Intention - Manipulation of Kaaba Shape (Basic Cube) The Kaaba is the epicenter of Mecca, the cube shaped building at the heart of the most well-known real estate in the history of mankind. Thousands circle the sacred Kaaba at the centre of the Haram sanctuary 24 hours a day. The Kaaba become one of the most significant thing in Muslim life because of it is the focal point as Qibla for prayers.

This building called as the House of Allah and its sanctity and antiquity is older than history itself. The importance of this building is become a gathering place of Muslim around the world during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages at certain time of the year.

Site Study (Physically)

To respect the originality of site condition such as slope and trees, the building was designed in such way which blend to contour and surrounding nature to respect to mother’s earth.

(Spiritually)

Based on historical evidence and observation about the site, there are abundant of Chinese graveyard and Chinese influences. Long time ago, the area of Jugra Hill is owned by Malay Sultan. Thus, The Sultan sells the land to Chinese people due to some conflicts happen.

To respect the Chinese culture on the site, some Feng Shui belief and elements has been used in design intention.

The ‘Courtyard’ at the middle of main building symbolizing the relation between Islamic and Chinese cultures by merging the same element from each belief in terms of shape and type of vegetation (bamboo).

Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

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Sketches

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Splitting the building into 2 parts due to follow/respect the terrain of sloping site.

1. The building should not overpower existing landmarks.

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Open deck on top floor is a place for observation activity which able to have best angle and view without any obstacle.

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The building is standing on stilts to avoid any excavation and damaging the site context.

6. The ‘Islamic + Chinese courtyard’ is surrounded by all the main spaces for moonsighting activity. Open cafe with pergola roof overlooking nice view towards Morib Beach.

5. Creating a central courtyard symbolize merging elements by Islamic and Chinese belief (basic shape).

Design Development

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Section Y-Y

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Section X-X

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View from Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman highlights the front facade with reflective glass which reflects the old shoplots image to emphasize its historical resemblace.

B. Sc. Arch / Architectural Studio 4 / Semester 2, Session 2011/2012

SUHAIMI FADZIR ART GALLERY Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur

Site Analysis Design Brief This studio task require student to design an art gallery for a specific artist, which is Suhaimi Fadzir. He is a member of National Visual Art Gallery in Malaysia. He had won many Art and Architecture Awards and exhibited his artworks by solo and group shows worldwide.

Setback

Microclimate

Connectivity

Suhaimi Fadzir intergrates unique elements in all his artworks such as contrasting, mixed media works that balance chaos and ordern. His Artworks are amalgam of two professions between Art and Architecture.

He created the term of ‘Archipainting’ to describe his work as a painting with an underlying structure.

Introduction Kuala Lumpur is the heart of the city centre proves to be one of the most hectic place in Malaysia. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman neighbours the Merdeka Square and is flanked by pre-war buildings whose distinctive facades are preserved and re-adapted to accommodate modern retailing business.

People can simply walk through the archways of shoplots for an immersion into a shopping and cultural experience that dates back several decades to the days before modern shopping centres. The proposed site had an existing facade which was to be maintain and re-adapted to suit the design of art gallery itself.

Solid and Void

Vegetation

Visual Response

Design Intention - Mutualism Suhaimi’s artwork composition and his ability to emphasis the underlying structure was the main approach to form a gallery of his own. Thus, his work essentially speaks of dualities which is art and architecture well known as ‘archipainting’.

The idea of mutualism inspired by the main elements that has been used by Suhaimi Fadzir to produce all his artworks. He tries to create the balance chaos and order by integrating two different things together that will compliment each other and produce good artwork.

The design approach is to maximize the uses of reflective glass on the facade facing Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman which is very busy road to attract public people into the building. Next, make use of the existing structures such as shade from the trees and relaxing waterfall sounds from the man-made waterfall beside.

Thus, locating the courtyard at strategic location as barrier for the building itself.

Lastly, by creating terrace spaces, all types of the spaces will compliment each other with different advantages and give variety of volume for every spaces.

Ground Floor Plan

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Site reflection through the glass facade

Second Floor Plan

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Terrace spaces give variety of volume and encourage people to have interaction each other.

First Floor Plan

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Wall Section

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High volume of spaces allow natural ventilation and lighting to pass through into the building

Section X-X

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View from Jalan Tuanku Abd Rahman

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View from Water Wall

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Section Y-X

View from Lorong Gombak

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B. Sc. Arch / Architectural Design Studio 6 / Semester 2, Session 2012/2013

C HOW KIT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur

Design Brief The task is to design a proposed Vocational Training Centre. With limited space of the site and in the midst of a hectic urban environment, it requires the student’s understanding of the site in local climate, urban context, architectural history and development of Chow Kit as well as socio-culture terms.

Introduction This community college is designed in public square identity of Chow Kit district. It is a new landmark space for Chow Kit people that discourages any social interaction and variety of community activities held by the community college itself. One of the best factor for being a new landmark for Chow Kit is the strategic location at the border of the district provides the opportunity to change people’s perception by showcasing the real educational image of the college to the public.

The existance of public square at the middle of the building gives an image of permeable and porous both visually and physically to allow the students and public people to dissipate and integrate the college programmes together with the Chow Kit community.

The college provides a staggered staircase with different hierachy at the front of the building for the Chow Kit community to merge themselves into a proper learning environment besides to get rid from rigidness of the building shape. There are four main courses offer by the school which is bakery and confectionary, hotel management, fashion design and beautician.

ISSUES vs OBJECTIVES

Site Planning

Site Plan

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Public square idealized with ‘youth booth’ for Chow Kit youngsters to create a small step profit and non-profit businesses during night time

Precedent Study

Binh Duong School

Place des Terraux

Site Analysis Design Intention - (Public Square) The main intention for the building is by merging 3 different elements of urban spaces which is plaza, public square and boulevard. The hierachy of the building is lifting the learning module on top and having commercial and civic centre below to follow the building typology of the site context. The ground floor area is open to public activity to generating uses and effective additional parkland.

Other than that, ground level also can be seen as physical extension of the adjacent existing shophouses. The college was designed to be fully open and visually porous for the seamless movement of people.

Setback

Microclimate

Vegetation

Connectivity

Visual Response

Solid and Void

Design Strategies

Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

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Service Level

Semi Basement Plan NTS

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Second Floor Plan

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Section X-X

View from Jalan Sri Amar

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View from Lorong Haji Taib 1

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Section Y-Y

View from Back Lane

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View from Lorong Haji Taib 2

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B U ILDING SERV I C ES Mechanical Ventilation System

Fire Protection & Vertical Transportation System

Electrical Distribution System

Water Distribution System

View from Herbs Corner towards the vertical fins as sunshading devices for the building.

Water features in public square is accommodate as to keep the building cool and for local people leisure activites.

D3 : RC fin

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D1 : Planter Box + Bench

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Wall Section

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Work Experience / July 2013 - Present

UTM-KPJ SPECIALIST HOSPITAL

Location : Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai Campus, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Architect : M&R Architects Sdn Bhd, 2014 Status : Tender Documentation Stage Role : Designer, Drafting, Team Coordinator Introduction UTM-KPJ Specialist Hospital is a private hospital on a piece of leasehold land in Kulaijaya, Johor. This development is under a jointventure agreement between KPJ Healthcare Bhd and UTM Holdings. UTM Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary and commercial arm of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a research university in engineering, science and technology.

The proposed joint-venture is in line with the group’s objective to increase its hospital networks locally as well as leveraging on UTM’s capabilities in education to lead in the private teaching hospitals within Malaysia.

The new hospital building will have a multi-discipline services and the first phase will be equipped with 150 beds. The construction process of this hospital is expected to be completed in two years, with the option to expand its capacity to a maximum of 500 beds.

As Assistant Architect, my responsible was mainly to prepare the early sketches design and preliminary drawing according the hospital planner desire as our client and also project manager. I also worked on the drafting for tender documentation, construction drawing and prepare presentation report.

Model-Making / Architectural Design Studio 1 / Semester 1, Session 2010/2011

LINEAR, PLANAR, HYBRID ELEMENTS University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

L INEA R : Ic e b e r g

P L A N A R : Alo e V e r a

HY BRI D : T h e D r ag o n

The exercises are introducing the elements of basic design with emphasising on the vocabularies of architectural language. The objective is to learn on how to apply these elements of basic design in creating different quality architectural space depending on certain situation.

Model-Making / Architectural Design Studio 1 / Semester 1, Session 2010/2011

SINGLE & DOUBLE CUBE University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

D OUBLE C UBE

This project introduce exercises on 3-dimensional, manipulation of cubes through additive and subtractive transformation as one of the purity of basic shape. The manipulation of a cube results in creating volume of spaces, adjacent spaces, dominant spaces and a special space.

SIN GL E CU B E

Others / Measured Drawing / Special Semester, Session 2010/2011

MEASURED DRAWING Kantang, Thailand

GROUP MEMBERS Ar. Aniza Abd Aziz (Lecturer) Hazim, Farzana, Ainul, Xiow Yin, Huda, Ishaq, Azmi, Siti Nur Syuhadah, Alia (UM) Chittinan, Kanokrat (PSU, Translator)

Abstract

A collaboration programme between University of Malaya and Prince of Songkla University.

There are 4 different groups and each of them is assigned to do the measured drawing of selected heritage building at Kantang Province, Thailand.

Kantang Railway Station is considered a gem in the town because of its distinctive old style building characteristics. It was selected to be recorded as it defines its own fascinating historical significance. It is also largely connected to the cultural, economic and social development of Kantang Town, giving it a stronger reason to be highlighted in this measured drawing excursion.

On the other hand, it is an example of a Neo-Classical style building during the British Colonial period in South East Asia. The building was somehow being influenced by the Thailand, Chinese and Indian style since it was built by the locak workmen.