Nadhirah Insyirah Portfolio 2023

Nadhirah Insyirah

24 April 2003

Singaporean

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.

English (written & spoken)

Malay (written & spoken)

Autocad Rhinoceros

Revit

Sketchup

Enscape

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

MS Office Suite

+65 9178 9068

nadhirahinsyirahh@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ nadhirah-insyirah-3b2a7921b/

Diploma in Architecture

Nanyang Polytechnic (2020-2023)

GCE ‘O’ Levels

Yishun secondary School (2016-2019)

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

NADHIRAH INSYIRAH

01 GENIUS IN NATURE

THE OPPORTUNISTIC FORAGER

The Opportunistic Forager is based on the study of an anglerfish, a sea creature that forages for survival in the deep sea. and how anglerfish’s characteristics can be applied to habitants in a form of spaces. Located at Kallang River, it is an architecture where habitants seek refuge and always depend on opportunities of sun, rain and compost to forage for survival. This architecture is made up of spaces that lead everyone to the top where it is a space to “hunt” by the collection of rainwater harvesting and compost. Through this architecture, habitants are able to forage on opportunities in the day and seek refuge in the night. (Refer to technical drawings on page 09 - 10)

Schedule of Accomodation:

Anatomy: Sun analysis: Wind analysis:

Study of the anglerfish’s characteristics:

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

1 Waiting Farm & Ambush Harvesting tube

2 Rainwater Harvesting Collection

3 Flexible Connection Space

4 Floating Living Pods

02 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.

3D MODEL & RENDERS

DETAILED DOCUMENTATIONS

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS

03 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.

SCAN

FOR OVERALL MODEL

PROTOTYPE 2 - ADDING PURLINS

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

FINAL BAMBOO MODEL

01 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.

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

05 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 working 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