This portfolio illustrates the design projects of my bachelor degree in architecture. The project is ranged from hand drawings, model making to architectural design projects. The selected project is vital to express the architecture module that I had learnt. The projects presented the range of techniques and skills from hand to computer applications. I hope you as a reader would enjoy my very first volume of portfolio. Personally as an architecture student, creation of landmarks through architecture provides a sense of prominence within its immediate contexts that I believe that can represent the essence of site through form making. In my design projects, I hold firmly that historical studies and needs of users through research and site analysis is extremely important for architecture design. Architecture goes beyond being dwellings that provide places for people and problem solving is a must. Place making is about making memories of past, present and future through materiality that contributes visual experience of spaces in term of phenomenology. Architects should inspire the users and site to improve the spaces and site surrounding to make a better living place.
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architecture culture & history
THE TEMPIETTO
design communication
ON SITE SKETCHING ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS
building construction
CENTRE POMPIDOU-METZ
architectural design project
ARTIST COLONY
evolo competition 2016
THE CEMETERYSCRAPER
ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY
THE TEMPIETTO The Tempietto or “small temple” in Italian is a small commemorative martyrium built by Donate Bramante, possibility as early as 1502. In the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio. It is considered a masterpiece of high renaissance architecture although it has little architectonic use. It has absorbed much of Brunelleschi’s style, which is perfectly proportioned. It composes of slender Tuscan columns, a Doric entablature and a dome.
Balustrade
Doric Entablature Capital
Shaft
Base
Bell shaped carving on the dome.
The art of carvings on the dome symmetrically and balanced with the entrance
TIMELINE Late of 1472, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain commissioned Bramante to construct The Tempietto. Bramante has visualized and designed how the Tempietto is to supposedly look like. However, changes were made to the design of the Tempietto. Nonetheless, in 1502 construction of the Tempietto began. The church’s current cardinal protector is James Francis Stafford since 1 March 2008.
PLAN
ELEVATION
SECTION
Addictive & Subtractive
Symmetry & Balance
Geometry
Structure
Hierarchy
Circulation
BUILDING DIAGRAMS
Repetitive to Unique
Massing Natural Lighting
Parti
Unit to whole
Plan to section
Objectives of this project: 1. To introduce basic architectural theory through a consideration of intentions, concepts, patterns, disciplines, architectural language and contextual relationships. 2. To examine architecture history through a chronological survey, looking at the intellectual, aesthetic, technological, political and economic factors which have influenced architectural design. Learning outcomes 1. Recognize and recall appropriate verbal architectural vocabulary when referring to building types, styles and periods. 2. Exemplify the sequence of historical periods and how they are represented architecturally. 3. Classify the sequence of historical periods and how they are represented architecturally. 4. Produce building analysis which document intentions, concepts, patterns, disciplines, architectural language and contextual relationships.
DESIGN COMMUNICATION
ON SITE SKETCHING
Objectives of this project: 1. To understand the notion of space in architecture. 2. To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site 3. To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication. 4. To explore different drawing techniques such as fine arts and having ability to use it.
CROSS- HATCHING
HATCHING
SCRIBBLING
STIPPLING
ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS
“A means of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions along with drawing that communicates the shape and size of an object through a series of related two-dimensional views” - Edwin Chomen
Objective of this project: Utilize the given images of a simple building to be drawn up. By using the skills demonstrated and explained in the workshops, draw up the following required orthographic drawings.
Top: one point perspective Bottom: two point perspective
Left: exploded axonometric Right: orthographic drawings
Objectives of this project: 1. To create an understanding of solid structure and surface structure and its relevant structural components. 2. To understand how a solid structure and surface structure reacts under loading. 3. To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how solid construction and surface construction works. 4. To exploit the qualities inherent in solid construction and surface construction. 5. To be able to manipulate solid construction and surface construction to solve an oblique design problem.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CENTRE POMPIDOU-METZ
Centre Pompidou-Metz opens on may 12, 2010. It houses permanent and temporary exhibitions from the musee national d’art moderne. The centre pompidou-metz is a large hexagonal structure covering a collection of interior spaces. it is structured around a central spire of 77 metres height. with a surface area of 8,000 m2, the roofing is made up of hexagonal wooden units resembling the cane-work pattern, like that of a chinese hat. this structure has then been covered with a waterproof membrane made from fibre glass and teflon (PTFE or poly-tetra-fluoro ethylene).
Portion of the column and roof structure is selected for the structure analysis and construction understanding objectives. The model making process assist the further understanding the concept of the pattern and structure.
The material for the model is mainly strips of balso wood which bend across the mould to achieve the form of the structure
It took ten months to prepare and four months to install the wood mesh, which comprises 18 kilometres of glue-laminated timber beams, a technique invented 100 years ago. 95% of the roof timbers are made from Austrian or Swiss spruce; the remainder are beech and larch. Every single beam was CNC-machined to unique proportions. This enabled both the production of multi- directional curves and the perforations for the final assembly (node points, pins and braces). The roof structure was assembled by weaving six beams into a hexagon, an innovative, benchmark concept in the construction world.
Portion of cane-work pattern roof structureshowing the intersecting layers of timber planks connected with a pin at each intersection
Exploded isometric showing the connection of glulam timber planks with the pins
threaded rod throughout the centre of pin
washer, 125x125x20mm
washer, 160x160x15mm
disc spring, 125mm
screw, 8.0x120mm
Detail of pin in section
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT
ARTIST COLONY
The pottery artist colony is aimed to revitalize the essence of pottery that lost in Ipoh. The artist colony is to sustain the scattered pottery artists and also to create awareness of the dying traditional wood burning kiln that belong to the heritage of Ipoh. As Ipoh is also famous of its watercolour painting, art and craft, the artist colony proposed to house for three categories of art communities - pottery, the main program, and the watercolour painting with art and craft.
The building will become a new landmark in Ipoh for people to discover their fading heritage and sustain their identity. The building also acts as community spaces for range of artists to communicate, learning and platform for knowledge exchange or reinvention.
The location of pottery factories and production is scattered outside Ipoh town and far away, mostly located along Jalan Kuala Kangsar at north side. Hence, the town is missing the essence of pottery.
TRAFFIC DIRECTION
SITE PLAN EXISTING LANDMARK
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Tin mining industry start to flourish after arrival of Chinese immigrants as tin mining labour.
Ipoh tin mining industry reaches its peak and Ipoh known as the “City of Millionaires”.
Tin mining industry brought to an end. Ceramic rises from the ashes of tin due to the formation of soil and iron remains discovered in Sg.Kinta.
PROPOSED PROGRAMS
+ POTTERY
+ ART & CRAFT
+ LEARNING
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
+ WORKING
LIVE
The cottage industry potters operating around Ipoh and along Jalan Kuala Kangsar.
Ceramic Park was established at north of Ipoh and foreign investors were attracted.
Declining of pottery industry due to shortage of skilled workers and lack of local interest.
PRESERVATION ,LEARNING, GATHERING ~ To revitalize the sense of pottery ~ Promote traditional wood fire kiln ~ Promote of using local kaolin clay resources ~ Promote local arts
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+ ARTIST THIRD PLACE
RIVERFRONT
BACK ALLEY PEDESTRIAN SETBACK
BOUNDARY SETBACK
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
NETWORK ACCESSIBILITY
SECONDARY ROAD
MAIN ROAD
VISUAL INTERACTION
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CONTEXTUAL AESTHETIC APPROACH
SPATIAL PLANNING
VIEWS
TRAVEL ESCAPE DISTANCE
DESIGN STRATEGIES
DESIGN PROCESS
Walkway area reservation
Formation of central sub-basement car park
OLD TOWN
NEW TOWN
Elevated massing for buildable area
SEMI-PRIVATE SPACE
PROTRUDING BALCONY FOR VIEWS
PRIVATE SPACE
Landscaping on frontage and central courtyard based on the site axis respectively. Ground floor is setback for fivefoot way criteria.
SHADING DEVICE FOR SUN SHADE AND FACADE COMPLIMENT
CORNER TILTING AS MAIN ENTRANCE GESTURE
Partial massing elevated based on view and spatial planning for private spaces
Shading device as facade treatment.
CLIMATIC ANALYSIS
The site receives more strong wind from southwest direction compared to northeast direction. This criteria can assist during design process to acheive maximum ventilation. The existing Maybank building beside provide shading to part of the site. Effective building design can help to provide adequate shade to the central space.
CONCEPT The facade is inspired by the pottery texture formed during the clay making process. The uneven curves elements through the motion of circling is extract out to form the unique conceptual idea.
FRONT ELEVATION
The curves then translate to architecture language in terms of pixelated pattern where the curve lines hidden, differentiate by three colours, white, light grey and darker grey.The material proposed for such facade is the ceramic tiles which reflect the building program itself. Each tile measured specifically 300mm x 1200mm size repeatedly over the facade.
SIDE ELEVATION
SUB-BASEMENT CARPARK
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
19 20
17 18
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
POTTERY STUDIO
PAINTING STUDIO 1. LOBBY ENTRANCE 2. CAFE 3. KITCHEN 4. KIOSK 5. LOADING BAY 6. REFUSE CHAMBER 7. GALLERY 8. POTTERY WORSHOP 9. PLASTER ROOM 10. GLAZE AREA 11. KILN COURTYARD 12. CONFERENCE AREA 13. PROMENADE DECK 14. HOSTEL LOBBY 15. PHOTO STUDIO 16. ART & CRAFT STUDIO 17. ARCHIVE ROOM 18. VERANDA 19. WATERCOLOR STUDIO 20. POTTERY ASSOCIATE STUDIO
ART & CRAFT STUDIO
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24 26 21
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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THIRDFLOOR PLAN
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29
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
21. ACTIVITIES HUB 22. COMMON AREA 23. KITCHEN AND BAR 24. LAUNDRY AREA 25. ROOF GARDEN 26. ROOF TERRACE 27.ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 28. LIBRARY/ READING AREA 29. ACCOMODATION 30. LIFT MOTOR ROOM 31. ROOF TERRACE 32. SKYLIGHT ROOF TERRACE
STRUCTURE
GLASS - NATURAL LIGHTING
PUNCH WINDOW & SHADING DEVICE
CIRCULATION CORE
BUILDING DIAGRAM
SECTION A-A
DETAIL WALL SECTION
SECTION B-B
EVOLO COMPETITION 2016
THE CEMETERYSCRAPER
An earthquake magnitude of 6.0 struck Ranau in Sabah, Malaysia. The earthquake catastrophe causes tragedy death of 18 and 137 were stranded at the peak of Mount Kinabalu. The skyscraper is aimed to commemorate the innocent death of the victims and remembering the heroes who save the life of hundreds and to house the dead in future to reduce the usage of land for cemetery. The group of heroes area the local Kadazandusun community. The mountain is sacred to them and they embrace it as a God. The monumental tower is inspired by the spirit of the native group, Re-in carnation which they believe the world after Death.
The majority of Ranau population is Kadazandusun. The Kadazandusun community are well known for their hand woven rattan basket and bamboo musical instruments; the Rungus and Kelabits community for their beadwork; the Murut community for their blow pipes; and the indigenous crafts often wear a very strong mark of local flora - like part of a geo-cultural identity. Therefore, the concept of weaving is proposed for the tectonic of building facade which represent the culture and the charateristic of the both community and site.
FACADE WEAVING CONCEPT
MASSING
The main core works as the heart of the tower circulation, a lift core, reflecting how the native view the mountain as God of Hill. It adapts earthquake-proof foundation and structural system to be sustained for future catastrophes. The native believe soul rebirth in new body when the carnation dies. Soul brings bad things away and leave good to the family and the place they belongs. Thus basement of cemetery aimed to house the local dead is inspired by the local native culture and civilisations along with a visitor interpretive centre. An open ramped garden meant to blend itself with surrounding landscape in a way of floating garden approach, symbolizing the rebirth of soul to their home. The heroes and victimes are commemorated on memorial sky platform at the edge of the tower.
main core
memorial garden
column museum gallery ceremonial space
slab
burial space
FUNCTION
GREENERY
wire mesh
granite stone
FACADE TREAMENT
STRUCTURE
open area
mechanical ventilation
VENTILATION
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1. BURIAL SPACE 2. SOUVENIRS SHOP 3. LIFT LOBBY 4. MUSEUM 5. COMMUNITY PUBLIC SPACE 6. GARDEN OF PEACE 7. MEMORIAL GALLERY
ALUMINIUM FRAME WINDOW
R.C FLOOR SLAB TO ENGR’S DETAILS
150MM, THK BRICKWALL WITH PLASTER AND PAINTED ON BOTH SIDE
STONE PANELS ON STEEL TRUSSES
INSULATION
DETAIL WALL SECTION
MUSEUM ENTRANCE
MEMORIAL GARDEN
MEMORIAL GALLERY
BURIAL SPACE