Nadhirah Insyirah Portfolio - Selected Works 2022

SELECTED WORKS NADHIRAH INSYIRAH

NADHIRAH INSYIRAH

I am a 3rd year student taking Diploma in Architecture at Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Design & Media. I developed my interest in architecture from reading the architecture articles. I realised that there is more to design and how different spaces create different experiences. My interest and passion in architecture has deepen since joining NYP.

Studying in NYP allowed me to explore different aspects of the field through various modules like Studio, Building Structure, Digital Modelling and Green and Sustainable Design. These modules help broaden my scope and understanding of architecture. I was also exposed to the different softwares such as AutoCAD, Rhino and Revit which made me confident and comfortable in doing drafting, model making, BIM modelling and other 3D visuals.

From the experience I gained from working part time in a retail company and the school projects I have done, I learned the importance of working together as a team. I am eager to develop my skills, knowledge and personality in order to contribute more to the society.

PROFILE CONTACT EDUCATION

Nadhirah Insyirah 24 April 2003 Singaporean

+65 9178 9068

nadhirahinsyirahh@gmail.com

Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic (2020-2023)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ nadhirah-insyirah-3b2a7921b/ GCE ‘O’ Levels Yishun secondary School (2016-2019)

SKILLS

English (written & spoken) Malay (written & spoken) Autocad Rhinoceros Revit Sketchup Enscape Illustrator Photoshop InDesign MS Office Suite

EXPERIENCE AWARDS

Uniqlo, Sales Assistant (October 2021 - March 2022)

Internship at Studio Super safari (March 2022 - August 2022)

Admitted to Director’s List Year 1 Sem 2 Year 2 Sem 1

STUDIO

01 GENIUS IN NATURE

THE OPPORTUNISTIC FORAGER

The Opportunistic Forager is based on the study of an anglerfish and how anglerfish’s characteristics can apply to habitants in a form of spaces. It is an architecture where people seek refuge and always depend on opportunities of sun, rain and compost to forage for survival.

1) relationship between the esca and the opening of the mouth

2) the expansion of the stomach

3) relationship between the expansion of the stomach and the opening of the mouth

STUDIO

02 THE VILLAGERS & THEIR DWELLING OF MAGIC

THE PUSHY CORRIDOR

Luring the people who walk along the corridor to purchase the goods displayed by pushing. The habitus of my villager is a pushy saleswoman where she would push the people verbally by suggesting and pointing at the goods displayed in front of her which are also surrounding the people walking along the corridor. The pushiness of the corridor is contributed by the shelves of goods and the counter slanting towards the people, forcing them to slant their body, catching their attention. The environment also plays a part whereby the vehicles nearby affect the movement of the people at the site. This form was created in such a way that it is a must to walk through the corridor instead of taking the shortest route to the other side.

FORM BASED ON THE HABITANTS & ENVIRONMENT

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ROAD & MOVEMENT OF

The intensity of the louvres is based on the movement of people along the corridor Wind & Rain analysis

with vehicle without vehicle

PUSHY

STUDIO 03 FUTURE OF ? (in process)

SEPARATED AREAS WITH SHARED AURAS

There is a separation due to social class and lack of sense of belonging present in the whole site. Goodman Arts centre is a visible wall that separates two communities, HDB community and Landed Houses Community. Geylang river is located along both communities however, there are still different common places for the communities despite having the same auras and activities. With the essence of a Banyan tree, how can this separation foreshadow a new way of life where habitants are able to generate connections as a whole community?

04 INDUSTRY PROJECT

Dementia Day Care Centre - St John Singapore

The main and primary objective of the Project is to study feasibility and conceptualize spatial design strategy for all 3-storey of the Day Care. As a group, we are to come up with a better designed Dementia-inclusive environment and updated rehabilitation facilities. At the same time, to provide education and training for the caregivers to enhance their abilities to provide better care for their loved ones living with dementia as well as cope with the pressure and stress as a caregiver.

UNISEX WASHROOM

LOUNGE AREA

INTERNSHIP

STUDIO SUPER SAFARI (24 WEEKS)

In these 6 months of intern, I have gained experience in the architecture field and I was able to learn more about the real life industry. Studio Super Safari mainly focus on residential houses that is highly personalised and tailored to the client’s aspiration. They oversee and handle their projects from concept-construction and I was fortunate to have a part to play and experience these different stages and maturities of a project. Working with Guofeng has been enjoyable as he shared his insights about his design philosophy and architecture as a business, which has taught me much that the school environment cannot replicate.

MODEL MAKING

06 CHANGI BEACH CABIN

THEKLA (INVINSIBLE CITIES BY ITALO CALVINO)

“View across the sea, Ever-changing scaffoldings, Overlapping lines” is the haiku of my invinsible city, Thekla. The concept of my cabin derives from the third stanza of the haiku where there are many uses of lines on the external envelope of the cabin which come in the form of windows and louvres. The arrangement of both windows and louvres are carefully arranged with reference to the building orientation. To also ensure good cross ventilation and to reduce solar heat gain.

LAND & SEA BREEZE GREENERY ON SITE

WIND ANALYSIS SUN PATH

FINAL CABIN CONSTRUCTION MODEL

MODEL MAKING 07 NAWA PAVILION

NAWA PAVILION, POLAND (OSKAR ZIETA)

This pavilion has a simple yet unique structure. It goes through a method called FiDU, a metal-inflating process as it is made of a lightweight, durable metal component that is also stable through the compressed air expanding it. However, it can go through a simpler process by using only bamboos which have the required qualities to make the structure.

PROTOTYPE 2 - ADDING PURLINS - ADDING RIGIDITY (TRUSSES) & TAKE NOTE OF BAMBOO JOINERY

FINAL BAMBOO MODEL

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

08 GENIUS IN NATURE

THE OPPORTUNISTIC FORAGER

These technical drawings are used for diagrams to show visual representation and explanation on the form I did for my studio Genius in Nature project. (refer to project 01) I was able to hone my technical skills in creating accurate technical drawings on AutoCAD. I was able to know the lineweights required, creating 2D drawings of plans, sections and elevations, while ensuring they are clear and easy to understand.

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 09 NATIONAL DESIGN CENTRE

ARCHITECTONIC CENTRE

This project aims to find and identify places/public architecture in Singapore with rich architectural value and to conduct site visit wit new Newfound knowledge of architectonics and to appreciate and to appreciate the construction and detailing behind these place with architectural value. The place my group has chosen is National Design Centre. (Group members: Alif Ihsan, Lim Yu An, Emmanuel Ong, Brendon Kwang)

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES AND POLICIES

I have proposed these shelters which are a part of my architecture to be designed for manufacturing and assembly. It will require an inflatable membrane and steel frames. These shelters are uniformed throughout my architecture. Thus, the process will be cost effective.

- Maintaining by using an air pumpto inflate the membrane when needed

- Connect the hose to the air valve of the membrane

- Maintaining by cleanliness of the membrane shelter and to monitor the condition of the membrane

- User will have to wear a safety vest and to connect to safety hooks when walking on the membrane shelter

OTHERS 11 COOP @ THE THEATRE PROJECT, 2021

THEATRE PRACTICE LOCATED AT WATERLOO STREET

Part of team designing and constructing architectural installation COOP at exhibition at the Theatre Practice. The main function of the space is for habitants to reconnect and just a space for them to relax. Such simple design yet complex method of construction. It required to work well as a team and to have clear communication in order to execute the systematic plan.

CROSS SECTION BUILT THIS SEGMANT UNTIL NIGHT (complex method of construction)

SANDING THE WOODEN PLANKS WASHING OFF THE DIRT OFF THE WOODEN PLANKS

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Ms Lim Wei Ling Ms Low Chiou Jing

Mr John Guk Mr Alvin Ho Ms Jasmine Tan Mr Michael Chan Mr Tang Linrong Ms Amirah Ms Liu Jie Hong Mr Robert Teh Mr Michael Tan Mr Jashirudeen A.R. Mr Khoo Kee Chai Godfrey Mr Anthony Szeto Mr David Tanadi