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BSc. ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES.
YEAR 4 01. 4A: THE MAKERS’ HOSPICE One of its kind design inspired by Japanese aesthetics concept. 02. 4B: JAPANESE BATHHOUSE Translating elegance in the experience of indulgence through sensitivity of spaces. STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY STUDIES.
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RIBA PART II
PGDip. ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.
YEAR 5 03. SECONDHAND: THE CITY’S ANTIDOTE TO FOOD SURPLUS An architectural intervention to closing the loop between Food, Architecture and Us. EXHIBITION. CRAFT & ARTWORK ILLUSTRATION. M.Arch THESIS
04. THE DIALOGUE OF FOOD ATLAS IN RETROSPECTIVE SETTINGS. A graphic encyclopedia of hand-drawn sketches to contemplate settings through local socio-cultural patterns.
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05. WORK EXPERIENCE BANTALA DEVELOPMENT FENN DESIGNERS, BANKOK, TH. Residential design proposal involvement in Master Planning Project. 06. FYDA 2013 RETOLD: NARRATING INTELLIGENCE. International Competition. 07. TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, UK.
BSc in ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES. RIBA PART I
/hos·pice/ noun
A home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill.
The project concerns the design of a Young Adults Hospice, to be sited on the edge of one of Glasgow’s principle parks – Kelvingrove Park to the West of the city. The design of the hospice serves as an interface, both physically and metaphysically. The importance of the dichotomies of inside/outside, inclusion/exclusion, life/death - all situated in a location between city and park intrinsically in its design.
“The health of the eye seems to demand a horizon. We are never tired, so long as we can see far enough.” -RALPH WALDO EMERSON
/bath¡house/ noun
A building with baths for communal use.
Public Baths originated from a communal need for cleanliness, becoming incorporated into the social system as meeting places. The elaborate rituals, and the resultant architecture, to be demonstrated a more humane approach to public buildings for the propose of a new paradigm for bathing on the site. An architectural dialogue between to the Hospice design in order to enrich a wider conversation with the park, the city of Glasgow and the culture of healing with water itself.
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.� -HIPPOCRATES
A proposed contemporary Japanese bathhouse that adapts MIYABI ; one of the 9 Japanese Aesthetic concepts of Beauty that ideally demands the elimination of all roughness to achieve the highest of grace. Translates as: ELEGANCE Indulging in luxury; restoring vanity. REFINEMENT Enhance the quality of life and wellbeing.
JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE OKU is a sense of penetrating the layers of an onion. Architecturally translated as the experience as one approaches a series of transitioned spaces.
JAPANESE BATH Adapting the methodology of Sento; Gender Segregation of spatial usage is prior for communal bath, massage and spa facilities.
The use of Shoji Screen to separate the layers of Onsen; Mineral baths for healing benefits. spaces as partitions, may be used to define the hierarchy of spaces. AWASE-YU is the manner of immersing oneself in a series of baths, with varying temperature. This is to combine effects of stimulus and Chashitsu or “A Place for Tea�. enhance relaxation. Tea drinking is utmost common in Japanese culture. YUMOMI (stirring bath water) Performed by a group of women to cool down Zen Gardens are designed for meditation and the bath water by adding cold water while relaxation, with composed arrangement of rocks, water features, moss and raked gravel to singing a traditional song. This mannerism is resemble ripples of water, imitating the essence done without weakening the mineral contents in its water. of nature.
TEA PAVILIONS; ALIGNED WITH SOUTH-WEST DROPOFF ENTRANCE. ARRIVAL INTO THE BUILDING, FROM THE CARPARK.
AWASE YU; IMMERSING ONESELF IN A SERIES OF BATH POOLS OF VARYING TEMPERATURE.
MIYABI BATHHOUSE FRONT ELEVATION; JAPANESE INSPIRED LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURAL PATTERN + MATERIALITY, IN CONTEXT WITH KELVINGROVE PARK, GLASGOW.
MAIN POOL; SHOJI SCREEN INSPIRED TRANSLUCENT INSULATED PIVOT DOORS OPENED DURING SUMMER; CLOSED FOR MAXIMUM INSULATION THROUGH VENTILATION CAVITY.
LEGEND 1. FOYER 2. RECEPTION 3. OFFICE 4. GIFT SHOP 5. KITCHEN 6. RESTAURANT 7 TEA PAVILION MALE/FEMALE AREA: 8. WC 9. CHANGING FACILITIES 10. SHOWER 11. SAUNA 70°C-100°C 12. STEAM ROOM 40°C 13. SPA RECEPTION 14. SPA ROOM 15. MASSAGE ROOM 16. TREATMENT ROOM 17. MAIN POOL 29°C 18. SHALLOW POOL: Yumomi Performance 19. FOOT BATH 20. TANJUN SEN (THERMAL BATH) 34°C
21. SANSEI SEN (ACIDIC BATH) 40°C 22. RYUSAN SEN (SULFATE BATH) 50°C 23. CLOAKROOM (Robe) 24. TURF GARDEN 25. SAND GARDEN 26. CORRIDOR / WALKWAY 27. PLANT ROOM 28. UTILITY/ RISER ROOM 29. STORAGE 30. REFUSE AREA 31. CARPARK 32. 33.
DROP OFF REFLECTIVE POOL
34. GYMNASIUM 35. RECEPTION 36. LOUNGE AREA 37. FITNESS STUDIO 38. ZEN GARDEN
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(L-R) SITE PHOTO: OVERLOOKING KELVINGROVE MUSEUM & AERIAL VIEW.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES
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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
HEATING, COOLING & VENTILATION DISTRIBUTION. EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY
BUILDING STRUCTURE & ENVELOP. EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, UK.
PG Diploma in ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN. RIBA PART II
The objective to cease in existence as long as there is a presence of food surplus would inspire the community to be imaginative in reinventing public spaces, taking ownership of overlooked spaces in the public realm for social activities through grassroots involvement. Successfully creating a sense of belonging, vitally communal, accessible to people from different backgrounds and culture while eliminating social prejudice in a unified identity of this place.
The fundamental notion of SECONDHAND is its aim to cease in existence, as long as the issue of food surplus can be resolved.
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT METABOLIST ARCHITECTURE Organic growth and change of construction, prefabrication, expansion and contraction based on need, core infrastructure and attachable/detachable substructure, replaceable units for an eco-centric sustainability. ARCHIGRAM Self-contained intelligent units that travels the city and beyond. Independent yet parasitic to host; ‘plug-in’ stations to replenish resources, unload/reload goods.
Mobile Units SERVICED NOMAD.
ASYLUM Its layout planning was a powerful tool for mental cure by incorporating the social with biological aspect of treatments. The city as a source of vice; curative nature with therapy were doctors ideas of a rhetorical solution.
It is obvious that our 21st century pattern of living had changed the way we eat. By understanding the relationship between food, architecture and us, we are able to tap into local efforts that would impact on a global scale through the focus of food surplus. This project sets in the context of Glasgow city in urban relevance to socio-cultural behavioral pattern towards the availability of convenient food. A handful of citizens are aware of the current issue and are pushing efforts positively to intercept food through the celebration of surplus rather than disregarding them as waste.
SECONDHAND aims to provide a place for such advocation through the reevaluation of over production. By doing so, this project acts as an antidote to address the issue of food surplus. Food shapes our city, so does the society and architecture plays the role to design for both. SECONDHAND aims to remove social exclusion when it comes to food, simply because everybody eats. This is a thesis about food surplus in contribution to a societal shift through architecture in an urban context.
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SPATIAL SEQUENCE To analyze the detailed spatial qualities through research and precedent study of spaces of similar characteristics, varying in scale, and applicable layouts to capture the attribution of the proposed spaces. This sequence begins from within of the building, subsequently unravels its external spaces and faรงade that complimenting the building as a whole.
01. SITE CONTEXT. 02. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. 03. ARRIVAL OF FOOD SURPLUS. 04. FOOD HALL. 05. ATELIER/WORKSHOP. 06. BUILDING MASS.
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The role of spatial design plays in food storage and display in preventing unwanted food waste, simply just by presenting items through carefully planned layouts. 01. 02. 03.
SERIES OF EVENTS UPON ARRIVAL. SKETCHED IDEA FOR BULK DISPLAY. STORE ARCHITECTURE & DISPLAY.
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FOOD HALL: Essentially, a covered area with free-standing columns and aisles, with individual stalls set up in between. Rearrange the layout for a different circulation, to achieve a certain desired setting or ambience, this changes up the dynamics of the social vibe. The ever changing atmosphere of the food hall creates a place that highlights the joy of food as one experiences being a part of food interception at best. Through which, the support shown in these local acts would strengthen relationships between people as a community through the exchange of ideas, communication and social interaction. 04. 05. 06.
FOOD HALL; SPATIAL CONNECTIVITY. VARIOUS FOOD STALL ARRANGEMENTS EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC; A TYPICAL FOOD STALL STRUCTURE.
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Based on the architectural concept of the Metabolist, the feasibility for organic growth that creates the ephemeral scenarios of how users use these spatial properties to creating their own community, expanding from a small scale relationship between organizations, into bigger scale cooperation. Diagrams illustrates possibilities of the idea: I. II. III.
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THE DIVISION Taken into consideration of various traveling food units- food trucks, food vendors, even trolley that moves along within the narrow aircraft’s galley; portable food dispenser units such as a gum-ball and vending machines alike, the design is influenced by mobility and portability, as well as the efficiency in storage and feasibility in usage anywhere, everywhere. A minimalistic design approach compacted with compartments to store food surplus drop offs, multifunctioned panels as its external protective layer and also a surface top for food interception. Its unique design gives it its identity no matter which part of Glasgow it travels to. 01. 02.
ROUTES & NETWORK MAPPING OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN GLASGOW CITY CENTRE. EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC; A TYPICAL DIVISION UNIT.
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On site, it functions as a unit that facilitates the way THE DEPOSITORY does, except that it is scaled down for its purpose to serve at different locations, that is transported by the public bus system available. These units are designed to trail behind buses, and attaching more units as the buses pick up from bus stops around town and beyond.
Depending on the demand and popularity at specific sites, more than one unit could be detached from its transport and serve the community before returning back to its host in the city, where maintenance and up-keeping of these units are ensured, ready for its next cycle of service.
THE DEPOSITORY PARK; ALONG CANDLERIGGS.
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOD, ARCHITECTURE & US.
EATERIES; INITIAL SKETCHED IDEAS.
FOOD HALL; DEALING WITH SECONDHAND FOOD.
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, UK. PG Diploma in ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.
END OF YEAR EXHIBITION 2016.
CRAFT &AND ARTWORK ILLUSTRATION.
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, UK.
MAarch in ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN. MASTERS THESIS
The intention of this thesis is to produce an output of socio-cultural phenomena in the built environment through food as its catalyst. The narration of this thesis is set to engage its readers through the appeal of architectural sketches that were curated by the author to deliver the story of relevant events of a particular place. The aim is to visually communicate informative findings through an array of hand-sketched drawings, with an objective to illustrate architecture, people and food in place. The dialogue of food atlas in retrospective settings simply is the reinterpretation of evidence through precedents that consist the main body of chapters in a graphical literature format. Or in other words, an encyclopedia of food and architecture through culture. This illustrated piece of work is inspired by the author’s interest in travel, food, history, arts in culture and architecture. Supported by factual information and concluded based on the author’s critical analysis in regards to the compiled chapters as a whole.
OCEANIA, AMERICA, UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE
NEW ZEALAND
The aboriginal tribe of Maori in the settlement that expresses their relationship with nature through its unique tribal art and architecture. In addition to that, the exploration of the aesthetics of craft-works and architecture details in their cookhouses and storehouses that plays important functions to its society.
SOUTH AMERICA
Journey back to the Ancient Inca civilization, located in Cuzco, or modern day Peru. Discovering the contribution of storehouses for surplus food to the success of its civilization.
UNITED STATES
Explore the architecture of American Diners and its interior decor such as neon signages and lightings, furnitues etc. Its aesthetic contribution to the culture of an all American dining experience for a quick and easy meal.
UNITED KINGDOM
The timeline of bar and pub architecture over the years began from the UK has a role in influencing many modern day designs and styles. These premises are house to serve alcoholic beverages such as beer and ale for the purpose of socializing.
ITALY
The novelty of romancing in Venice and its ever turquoise coloured water creates a desirable setting for a perfect al fresco dining of relaxation on vacation. Its network of canals along with its rich historical buildings gives Venice its unique identity as a travel destination.
PORTUGAL
The joyous festive celebration of the noble sardine fish that spills life to the streets of Lisbon. Its decorative trinkets and colourful ornaments display paired with the aroma of grilled seafood is the highlight of food and architecture at best that Portugal offers during this yearly event.
FRANCE
People watching while sipping a cup of cappuccino in a cafÊ across the streets lined with boulangerie and Pâtissier seems like the quinessential experience when in France. The influence of this French culture in contemporary lifestyle had evidently influence bakeries, the art of pastry making and coffee shops around the world.
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
SAUDI ARABIA
Understanding the nomadic architecture of Bedouin tribe, that were influenced by traditional cultures of religious practice, geographical and climate conditions. Discovering the people’s adaptation to food availability provided by its natural surrounding.
QATAR
Souq Waqif, marketplace in the heart of Doha, capital of Qatar that enables locals and visitors to experience a glimpse of its rich historical past through the physical form of architecture and analyzing the social importance of a place for trade.
GHANA
Exploring Makola Market in the capital city of Ghana- Accra. It’s contribution to urbanization and socio-economical growth of the people in transitioning with the development of modern infrastructures.
INDIA, CENTRAL & SOUTH EAST ASIA.
INDIA
Home to many spices and its renowned cuisine that had spread across the globe, Indian food in architecture can be appreciated worldwide through the rise of Indian restaurants in every city of every country. Incorporating Indian architectural details and style, many restaurants recreate the essence of India through physical form in its place.
MALAYSIA
The diversity of its local cuisine is a result of the diverse ethnic groups that consist of Malay, Indian and Chinese people dominating amongst others. Exploring food trails in the state of Penang unravels the heritage sites throughout the region in which architecture and food brings out the best of Penang itself.
THAILAND
Commonly referred to as ‘Venice of the East’, Thailand’s famous floating markets had contributed to its nation’s sociocultural aspect since the use of the rivers for main transportation. Today, it seems to attract more tourist due to its quaint charm of the old, in a modern day setting.
CHINA
All over China and Hong Kong, as well as most parts of Asia where there are residing migrants from China, the annual Chinese New Year celebration is the time where streets are decorated with lanterns and the colour red is used in its many ornaments. Discovering how traditional practices of Chinese people translate into architectural aesthetics.
TAIWAN
The famous Jiu Fen district that consist of many winding streets that goes along the terrain of the mountain, both horizontally and vertically, is in many ways inspiring in architecture design and in sense of function as a social community. Its countless numebr of stalls, eateries and beautiful teahouses reflects the essence of the local people and had inspired many films in the portrayal of architecture, arts and culture.
JAPAN
Tea drinking in Japan had expressed its utmost importance in Japanese culture through its meticulous methods and steps during its participation. Specific spatial allocation and layout within a tea house is carefully curated for the sequential procedure during a tea drinking ceremony. It is obvious that its architecture is not taken lightly to designing the perfect ambience for the occasion.
KOREA
Exploring the mannerism of partaking a royal cuisine dating back to ancient days. Food was seen as remedy to nourish the body and the incorporation of many types of food had resulted in the physical space for storing and preparing food as well as the experience in dining.
CONCLUSION
OUTCOME OF ANALYSIS
In conclusion, the outcome can be summarized in the 11 points of analysis highlighted in the following discussion. All of which are interrelated in the multidisciplinary aspects of architecture coexisting with people and food in retrospective settings. This study aims to gain insight to the importance of food and settings on various scales on the world atlas through the prior exploration of early civilization and origins of the people in its great influence on modern day urbanization and development. Contemporary architecture is a progress made through the understanding of vernacular methods in construction and design. As mentioned previously, the role of food in this study acts as the catalyst to initiate a dialogue of cultural background in retrospective settings on a global scale, from humble local beginnings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FENN DESIGNERS BANGKOK, THAILAND. AUGUST 2013 - APRIL 2014
BANTALA KOLKATA, INDIA.
Luxurious design of vacation villa- 400m2, 625m2 & 840m2. Developed by SOUTH CITY, Kolkata, India, in the Phase I Master Planning Project. DESIGN INVOLVEMENT: I. Villa Layouts in accordance to the principles of VASTU SHASTRA. II.
Villa Design Options.
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Material Selection in consideration of local production.
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Landscape Design incorporating locally grown species.
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Sustainable design consideration for The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Silver rating.
VILLA 01: 400m2
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VILLA 02: 625m2
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VILLA 03: 840m2
GROUND FLOOR PLAN N.T.S.
BANTALA KOLKATA, INDIA.
Luxurious design of vacation villa- 400m2, 625m2 & 840m2. Developed by SOUTH CITY, Kolkata, India, in the Phase I Master Planning Project. DESIGN INVOLVEMENT: I. Villa Layouts in accordance to the principles of VASTU SHASTRA. II.
Villa Design Options.
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Material Selection in consideration of local production.
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Landscape Design incorporating locally grown species.
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Sustainable design consideration for The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Silver rating.
VILLA 01: 400m2
FIRST FLOOR PLAN N.T.S.
VILLA 02: 625m2
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VILLA 03: 840m2
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
FENN YOUNG DESIGNERS AWARD (FYDA) 2013 3RD PRIZE WINNER (Joint Entry)
MICHELLE LEE MING JANN 2016.