Nathaniel Foo
Architectural Portfolio
- Selected Works 2018 to 2022 -
Nathaniel Foo Quan Sheng
Graduate of Architecture
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Nathaniel Foo
A passionate and highly motivated Architectural Graduate seeking a full time employment as an Architectural Assistant. My professional experience from my current and previous employment has enabled me to be adapatable in any working environments, enhanced both technical and soft skills within the building industry, in addition to be able to prioritise tasks to achieve any obstacles within a considerable time frame.
Work Experiences
August 2022 - Present
Architecture Assistant, Harmer Architecture, Melbourne (Part Time)
• Assisting in normal day to day office administration works.
• Assisting in producing CAD documentations, 3D sketches and presentation slides.
• Responsible to liase with supplier representatives to coordinate product quotations for a specific project.
January 2019 - December 2020
Architecture Assistant, Harmer Architecture, Melbourne (Full Time)
• Assisting the project architect throughout the Sketch Design, Design Development, Town Planning, Documentation and Contract Administration.
• Responsible to liase with supplier representatives to coordinate product quotations for a specific project.
• Assist normal day to day office administration works.
• Projects Assisted:
- Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre Family Violence Court Fitout - Court Services Victoria Community Based Venues Oakleigh Tribunal Court Fitout
November 2017- December 2018
Architecture Assistant, Harmer Architecture, Melbourne (Part Time)
• Assisted in normal day to day office administration works.
• Assisted in producing CAD documentations, 3D sketches and presentation slides.
January 2017
Architecture Intern, Urban Catalyst Design Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia
• Assisted in ongoing architectural drafting works.
• Assisted in designing design proposals for tender drawing and design submissions.
• Assisted in authority submissions such as the Certified of Completion and Compliance for completed constructions project.
Education
February 2021 - December 2022 Master of Architecture (Second Class Honors)
February 2016 - December 2018
Bachelor of Environments (Majoring in Architecture) (Second Class Honors)
Featured / Exhibition
Summer 2022
MSDx M.Arch Design Thesis (Selected Work)
Melbourne School of Design Tutor: Emilio Fuscaldo
Winter 2022
MSDx M.Arch Studio Palestine (Selected Work)
Melbourne School of Design Tutor: Marijke Davey
Technical Skills
Autocad Archicad
Revit Rhino Grasshopper Sketchup V-Ray Lumion
Twinmotion
Languages
English Mandarin
Bahasa Malaysia ( Malay) Cantonese
December 2015 Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Taylor’s College Subang Jaya December 2014 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at USJ 12 National Secondary School (SMK USJ 12)
Summer 2021
MSDx M.Arch Studio (Selected Work) Melbourne School of Design Tutor: Anna Nervegna
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Lightroom
MS Office Model Making Photography
Written and Orally Proficient
Written and Orally Proficient Written and Orally Proficient Spoken
V4. 2022.
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THE BROADFORD PUB
Community Centre / Pub / Placemaking Master Design Thesis, 2022
TAXI? SERVEECE
Taxi Rank Master Studio “E”, 2022
THE FITZROY ART GALLERY
Art Gallery Master Studio “D”, 2021
THE FOUNDRY
Craft Workshop, Residential Master Studio “C”, 2021
MELBOURNE 215 High Rise Multipurpose Building Master’s Applied Architectural Technology, 2021
ELIZABETH BLACKBURN SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
Educational Building Bachelor’s Construction Design, 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
Selected Works 2020
PERSONAL
WORKS
Selected Works Selected works from 2018 -2022
1.0
The Broadford Pub
Subject: Masters Design Thesis
Studio Leader: Emilio Fuscaldo
Year: 2022
Program: Community Centre / Pub Project Type: Individual Work
The rise of dementia remains one of the most significant and growing public health concern within Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2022). Although dementia is often associated with older age groups, there is also a growing number of people experiencing the onset of dementia at an earlier age. Research has shown that apart from well-known risk factors such as age and genetics, lifestyle-related risk factors such as physical inactivity and mental illnesses are also often associated with the development of dementia (Alzheimer’s Society UK, 2021).
The town of Broadford sits within the Shire of Mitchell in Regional Victoria where it is estimated to have the highest annual growth rate of dementia in Victoria (Dementia Australia, 2017). The township’s inactiveness and its significance in mental illness pose a huge lifestyle-related risk factor in the development of cognitive impairment within the community.
This thesis does not seek to resolve the issues revolving around dementia or early onset dementia but to instigate a more active lifestyle within the community in delaying this condition.
The Broadford pub seeks to expand its historical role as a holistic community care centre particularly with regard to assisting in delaying the onset of dementia in young people within this rural town – by incorporating history, restoring community and reconnection with nature through designing for movement in architecture.
e Town of Broadford
Broadford is a small rural town located between Melbourne and Seymour. Sited within the Mitchell Shire, the township built and prospered in the 1860s where gold was discovered in Sunday Creek (Mitchell Shire Council, 2022). Sports Complex is also located within the town of Broadford, hosting multiple national motorcycle racing campaigns year. e industry within Broadford includes a paper mill (although it no longer manufactures paper but products allied industries, the Nestle Factory and the Kaolin Clay Mine Quarry. e town has an AFL team called the Kangaroos Outer East Football League. With the Mitchell Shire Council is located within the town, Broadford is home to people technicians, trades workers and labourers.
Broadford is a small rural town located between Melbourne and Seymour. Sited within the Mitchell Shire, the township of broadford was built and prospered in the 1860s where gold was discovered in Sunday Creek (Mitchell Shire Council, 2022). The State Motorcycle Sports Complex is also located within the town of Broadford, hosting multiple national motorcycle racing campaigns throughout the year. The industry within Broadford includes a paper mill (although it no longer manufactures paper but products for packaging and its allied industries, the Nestle Factory and the Kaolin Clay Mine Quarry. The town has an AFL team called the Kangaroos competing in the Outer East Football League. With the Mitchell Shire Council is located within the town, Broadford is home to people mainly working as technicians, trades workers and labourers.
Melbourne BroadfordCirca 1858 Gold Deposits found along Sunday Creek Circa 1858 Sunday Creek 18 April 1872 Opening of the Broadford Railway Station Circa 1908 Opening of the Broadford Australia Post December 1982 Hume Highway Open Part of the M39 Goulburn Valley Highway Since 1890 e Broadford Mill Since 1859 e Broadford Hotel (” e Bottom Pub”)
Dementia (including Alzheimer's) Cancer (including remission) Asthma Arthritis
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between Melbourne and Seymour. Sited within the Mitchell Shire, the township of broadford was gold was discovered in Sunday Creek (Mitchell Shire Council, 2022). e State Motorcycle town of Broadford, hosting multiple national motorcycle racing campaigns throughout the includes a paper mill (although it no longer manufactures paper but products for packaging and its Kaolin Clay Mine Quarry. e town has an AFL team called the Kangaroos competing in the Mitchell Shire Council is located within the town, Broadford is home to people mainly working as technicians, trades workers and labourers.
Mental health condition (including depression or anxiety)
Mitchell Shire, the township of broadford was Council, 2022). e State Motorcycle motorcycle racing campaigns throughout the paper but products for packaging and its team called the Kangaroos competing in the Broadford is home to people mainly working as
township of broadford was 2022). e State Motorcycle campaigns throughout the products for packaging and its Kangaroos competing in the people mainly working as
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Heart disease (including heart attack or angina)
Diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) Dementia (including Alzheimer's)
Heart disease (including heart attack or angina) Diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) Dementia (including Alzheimer's) Cancer (including remission) Asthma Arthritis
Cancer (including remission) Asthma Arthritis
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Architectural Portfolio
Housing Composition Group Household
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Land Rover Mechanic
Broadford Walking Trail
Broadford Station View Overlooking Railway The Broadford Hotel The Broadford Mill
Proposed Site Plan
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Architectural Portfolio High Street Hamilton Street FergusonStreet Nexus Primary Health Broadford Wash ri y - Link Hardware Broadford IGA Site Plan 0 1m 10m 5m
Academic Works | The Broadford Pub 63 High Street C C A A B B Legend Ground Floor Plan 1. Entry 2. Band Area 3. Bar Counter 4. Seating Area 5. Kitchen 6. Dry Store 7. Keg Store 8. Cold Store 9. Cafe 10. Outdoor Seating 10m 5m 2m 1m 0 11. Outdoor Terrace 12. Bike Repair 13. Community Garden 14. Compost 15. Wash Area 16. Rainwater Storage Tank 17. Community Amphitheatre 18. Kid’s Sandpit 19. Public Toilet 20. Acc. Public Toilet Human Movement 19 20 19 18 17 14 15 13 12 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Ground Floor Plan
Architectural Portfolio 1 3 8 2 7 4 5 6 6 First Floor Plan 1. Community Kitchen 2. Community Dining 3. Outdoor Terrace and BBQ Area 4. Meeting Room 5. Admin 6. Toilet 7. Store 8. Li Legend C A B C B A Human Movement 10m 5m 2m 1m 0 63 High Street
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First Floor Plan Moment
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New public bench seating made om recycled bricks and timber for seating and interactions between the community. Seatings are designed to be at 600mm and 450mm height for di erent seating preferences.
C. Existing garage door removed and modi ed for new timber benchtop for seating. New folded windows added to allow social interactions and clear line of sight towards High Street.
New stainless steel and copper overhead shelves to store drinks and glasses.
D. Solar panel installation.
E. Operable louvre system on pergola structure for ltered sunlight penetration.
F. e Community Amphitheatre is designed to be open and exible for multiple uses and events for di erent social groups within the Broadford Community. Flexible seating at di erent heights on castors can be used for seating, creating an informal beer garden space. e movable seatings can be moved around and stored for activities that require an open area such as a weekly farmer’s market or a gathering spot in the event of an emergency.
G. e Kid’s Sandpit area incorporates the history of Broadford which was built om the discovery of gold. is is a space for children to play while their parents are enjoying a drink or catching up with iends and family.
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Moment 3: Pub
Architectural Portfolio 1:100 on A1 10m 5m 2m 1m 0 Panel 18 of 22 Sectional Perspective AA 1. Pedestrian Walkway 2. Seating Area 3. Bar Counter 4. Band Area Beyond 5. Outdoor Terrace 6. Community Amphitheatre 7. Kid’s Sandpit 8. Community Dining 9. Store C. E. F. G. D. 9. 4. 5. 6. 7. Legend
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Operable louvre system on pergola structure for ltered sunlight penetration into the Outdoor Seating Area. e Cafe also functions as a secondary bar counter in the evening that services any publicans who wish to sit outside.
B. A roof skylight is added above the bar counter to allow natural light to enter into the pub.
C. Seating is catered for any publicans who are waiting for a table or seat in the pub during a busy period or as a waiting spot for their family or iends, before entering the pub premises.
D. e community garden is open for the community to plant vegetables or any owers for their daily use. Vegtables will be brought into the kitchen to serve customers while owers such as lavenders and roses provide landscaping for a welcoming space.
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Academic Works | The Broadford Pub Refer Wall Section Detail 2
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Architectural Portfolio 10m 5m 2m 1m 0 Sectional Perspective BB 1. Outdoor Seating 2. Cafe 3. Kitchen 4. Bar Counter 5. Entry 6. Community Garden 7. Community Kitchen Legend 5. 6. C. D
Moment 6: Outdoor Terrace
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Colourbond Lysaght Longline cladding is used as the wall cladding for the Public Toilet in a di erent colour to distinguish it om the other spatial programs. As it is de ned as a utility space for the community, the choice of green is selected to blend in with the surrounding landscaping, drawing the main attention away om the key programs such as the Pub, Community Amphitheatre and Community Garden.
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Glass panels are installed around the li to enable a clear line of sight towards back surroundings. e li is supported by steel aming while a steel woven mesh is double cladded to protect the internal glass panels. Wire mesh is also selected as an material element to resemble the industrial identity of the township.
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Academic Works | The Broadford Pub Refer Wall Section Detail 3
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Architectural Portfolio 10m 5m 2m 1m 0 Sectional Perspective CC 1. Public Toilet 2. Kid’s Sandpit 3. Community Amphitheatre 4. Wash Area Beyond 5. Rainwater Storage Tank Beyond Legend 3. 5. 4.
Academic Works | The Broadford Pub GSPublisherVersion 0.0.100.100 D-01 Wall Section Detail 1 1:50 D-02 Wall Section Detail 2 1:50 Seating Area Pedestrian Walkway Wall Section Detail 1 Wall Section Detail 2 Community Dining Cafe WinterSolstice29degree FFL +4.50m FFL +4.50m CH +2.90m FFL +10.87m GFL +0.00m GFL +0.00m Double Skin Parapet +6.00m 1F Ceiling +7.70m 1F Parapet +8.24m Summer Solstice 75 degree Equinox52degree Wall Construction: Lysaught Longline 305 Zincalume Cladding on 20mm Marine Plywood Substrate on 150 Timber Wall Stud Framing with insulation on 50mm Timber Battens on 13mm plasterboard wall lining Wall Construction: Lysaught Longline 305 Zincalume Cladding on 20mm Marine Plywood Substrate on 150 Timber Wall Stud Framing with insulation on 50mm Timber Battens on 13mm plasterboard wall lining Floor Construction: 20mm Engineered Timber Floor Board on 25mm Particle Board on 200mm Timber Floor Joist in Liming White Stain with Acoustic Vinyl Floor and Acoustic Panels on the underside of oor structure For Sound De ection and Absorbtion Floor Construction: 20mm Engineered Timber Floor Board on 25mm Particle Board on 200mm Timber Floor Joist in Liming White Stain with Acoustic Vinyl Floor and Acoustic Panels on the underside of oor structure For Sound De ection and Absorbtion Glass Light Well Folded Zincalume Sheet Canopy Roof Operable Louvre System on Pergola Structure Existing Garage Door Modi ed To Fit Timber Bench Top Varying Timber Bench Seating Heights for Di erent Seating Preferences Public Bench Seating Along Pedestrian Walkway Roof Construction: Lysaught Longline 305 Zincalume Cladding on 100mm Timber Battens on 400 Ra ers With Roof Insulation and Sarking Timber Venever Ceiling Panels Roof Gutter System for Rainwater Collection
Architectural Portfolio 0 500mm 1m 2.5m 5m Wall Section Detail Wall Section Detail 3 Community Kitchen Community Amphitheatre Kid’s Sandpit Kitchen GFL +0m RL +4.35m Section Detail 1, Refer Panel 22 Concrete Path Over Shallow Pond Colourbond Zincalume Roo ng on Metal “Y” Brackets on 380 PFC Galavanised Steel Beams Supported by 360UB Galvanised Steel Columns Recylced Brick Pavement
Taxi? Serveece 2.0
Subject: Masters Design Studio “E”
Studio Leader: Marijke Davey
Year: 2022
Program: Taxi Rank
Project Type: Individual Work
On March 16th, 2022, Jennifer, from the Palestinian Fair Trade Organisation told me a story of her journey and experience of how she was stopped at one of the northern border checkpoints in occupied West Bank. She was prohibitted to bring in a package of Nabulsi Soap from Nablus into Nazareth, a town in the State of Israel. As she was attempting to carry this package for export to Australia, she had to temporarily store it at one of the nearest petrol stations in Jenin before crossing into Israel and returning to collect it back. She travelled in a well-known public transport commonly used in the West Bank called a Share Taxi, or Service (Serveece).
The share taxi system (Serveece) is a mode of transportation commonly used by both locals and travellers travelling within occupied West Bank. Many passengers rely on these share taxis to get around different towns while also using them as a form of a courier to carry parcels between different towns. Not knowing whether these parcels could enter the state of Israel, these share taxi drivers work hand in hand with local petrol station owners through an “act of trust” as a hub for temporary storage or as a pit stop during a commute.
While existing car park spaces often serve as the main hubs for share taxi drivers to gather and pick up their passengers, these spaces do not have the right amenities and facilities to accommodate the day to day activities on site.
This proposal does not seek to resolve the issues within the share taxi industry but as an intervention to revitalize the existing conditions of these share taxi interchanges. The project focuses on the major share taxi rank located in Ramallah. Celebrating the share taxi rank as a key public space for transit and gathering within the community in occupied West Bank.
Fuel Supply
Routine: Every alternate day
Fuel tankers coming from either the fuel terminals from near the Ephraim Gate (Tulkarem), Deir Qaddis Terminal or Ni’lin Terminal to refuel Al Baraa fuel supply. ese tankers come every alternate day or twice per week.
Safari Restaurant
Opening Hours: 9am to 2am daily Price: $ Cuisine: Arabic
e Safari Restaurant is located along the Nablus Jenin Main Road (Route 60). Famous for its late night dining and a place serving as a pit stop for travellers or commuters, the Safari Restaurant o en has many patriots vising the shop at all times. Situated next to the Al Baraa Gas Station, this restaurant serves as a convenient place where locals gather and meet up.
Small Storage Space Common in petrol stations, a small storage is present to store any nescessary goods services the mini supermarket, administrative goods for the gas station or to help customers store their products temporarily if they cannot get it across the Jalameh Checkpoint into Israel past Jenin. Road
Mini Supermarket e Al Baraa Gas Station has a mini supermarket for drivers to buy any essential items during their commute. Alternatively, the Arrabah Supermaket adjacent of the petrol station serves as a larger supermarket, supplying more options for drivers.
Academic Works | Taxi? Serveece Haifa
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and other services. is patch is also a sign of pride for the Gas Station Owner. Nablus - Jenin Road Accessible to Palestinian registered vehicles. Buying Petrol A server lling up a jug of petrol for a customer whose vehicle is stranded elsewhere. Refuelling A customer refueling their vehicle om one of the pods. 03. Al Baraa Gas Station Opening Hours: 24 hours daily e Al Baraa Gas Station is one of the few main petrol stations along Route 60. With its unique location next to the roundabout that segregates accessibility between Palestinian and Israelli registered vehicles, this petrol station serves as a node for various vehicle types to refuel, service and as a pit stop for drivers to rest, eat and acquire any essential needs. Gas Stations List 1. Al - Far’a Gas Station 2. Al- Ashb Gas Station 3. Na a Gas Station 4. Rally Gas Station 5. Al Baraa Gas Station 6. هعكشلا ةيزاك 7. تاقورحملل ريسم ةكرش 8. ناملسلا تاقورحم ةطحم 9. So n Gas Station 10. Al - Nakheel Fuel Company 11. Saniriya Gas Station 12. Al - Wafa Gas Station 13. Al-Tamimi Gas Station 14. تاقورحملل يسيقلا ةطحم 15. Al-Mayar Al-Fidia Gas Station 16. Al Huda Gas Station 17. Al Zenat Gas Station 18. ناميلس وبا تاقورحملل ينيعامجلا ةطحم 19. Al Huda Gas Station 20. Nabali Gas Station
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01. Initial Research - Nabulsi Soap Cra e research started by me looking into the cra work of Nabulsi Soap. Originating and currently operating in the city of Nablus, the logistics and process of the cra work brought me to key people distributing and selling the product.
Communication with people promoting
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Nablusi Soap - Packaging e Nabulsi Soap cra at its nal stage of process before being sold to the market. is nal process involves hand wrapping the olive oil soap with a locally made paper.
Jennifer Killen Palestine Fair Trade Representative
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Architectural Portfolio 04. Ramallah Bus and Share Taxi Terminal e research over the course of the semester brought me to the share taxi service and its network within the West Bank, further guiding me to one of the main interchanges within the region. Airports Sea Ports River General Roads Major Highways Ferry Routes Nabulsi Soap Export Routes Major Capitals Gas Stations Ben Gurion Airport Nablus Tel Aviv - Yafo Be’er Sheeva Haifa Jenin Jericho Ramallah Hebron Bethlehem Jerusalem Eyal Checkpoint at - Taybeh Checkpoint Qalandia Checkpoint Rantis Checkpoint Ni’lin Checkpoint Al - Jaba’a Checkpoint Tarqumya Checkpoint Meitar Checkpoint Shani Checkpoint Checkpoint 300 Ein Gedi Checkpoint Number Indicates the District (Governate) Number 6 represents Central West Bank Public Transport Number Plate Type (Not accessible in Israel) Green Background with White Letters/ Numbering Standard Issue Size: 520 x 110mm Designated Number for Vehicle Numbers are allocated by the Palestinian Authority Number Denotes Public for Hire Vehicles 30 is a public for hire vehicle type Palestinian Authority e Al Baraa Gas Station has a mini supermarket for drivers to buy any essential items during their commute. Alternatively, the Arrabah Supermaket adjacent of the petrol station serves as a larger supermarket, supplying more options for drivers. A small well maintained vegetation patch is used to attract any passerby or drivers driving along the Nablus - Jenin Road. Serving as a landmark for drivers to rest, refuel and other services. is patch is also a sign of pride for the Gas Station Owner. A customer refueling their vehicle om one of the pods. 03. Al Baraa Gas Station Opening Hours: 24 hours daily e Al Baraa Gas Station is one of the few main petrol stations along Route 60. With its unique location next to the roundabout that segregates accessibility between Palestinian and Israelli registered vehicles, this petrol station serves as a node for various vehicle types to refuel, service and as a pit stop for drivers to rest, eat and acquire any essential needs. Gas Stations List 1. Al - Far’a Gas Station 2. Al- Ashb Gas Station 3. Na a Gas Station 4. Rally Gas Station 5. Al Baraa Gas Station 6. هعكشلا ةيزاك 7. تاقورحملل ريسم ةكرش 8. ناملسلا تاقورحم ةطحم 9. So n Gas Station 10. Al - Nakheel Fuel Company 11. Saniriya Gas Station 12. Al - Wafa Gas Station 13. Al-Tamimi Gas Station 14. تاقورحملل يسيقلا ةطحم 15. Al-Mayar Al-Fidia Gas Station 16. Al Huda Gas Station 17. Al Zenat Gas Station 18. ناميلس وبا تاقورحملل ينيعامجلا ةطحم 19. Al Huda Gas Station 20. Nabali Gas Station * Sources: Google Maps (For Petrol Station Location), Visualizing Palestine, BT Salem, Visit Ramallah, Rome2Rio.com,Natural Earth Data, Forensic Architecture, Conversations with Jennifer Killen,Annelys de Vet, Mojtaba Tbeleh . *Key Plan of West Bank Region Studio 11 But, Instead | Nathaniel Foo
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Al-IsralStreet MuhammadStreet
Al-NahdaStreet Abdel Nasser Mosque Ramallah Bus Station Existing Ramallah Shared Taxi Stand Area | Site A ExistingRamallahSharedTaxi StandArea|SiteA Al Manara Square Yasser Arafat Square Ghassan Haarb Street Al-Ma’radStreet AlAwda Street Ya a Street BintJubaylStreet Ghassan Haarb Street Ramallah Share Taxi Rank \ Site B
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Academic Works | Taxi? Serveece 0m 5m AlIsral Street AlIsral Street Daraghmeh Building P6008013 Hindi Commercial Complex P6008011 Ramallah Share Taxi Rank Studio 11 | But, Instead Area for Vendor Stalls Share Taxi Driver Going Home Share Taxi Driver to Bethelehem Aisle ShareTaxiDriverComingFromJerusalem Share Taxi Driver Coming From Jerusalem Share Taxi Leaving For Nablus Area for Vendor Stalls Female Toilet SharedTaxi Leavingfor Nablus Male Toilet Cleaners Parcel Storage Area Mini supermarket Driver’s Locker Room Admin O ce Shared Taxi Shared Taxi Waiting For Passengers Stairs Up Ramp Up Pedestrian Walkway Pedestrian Walkway
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Architectural Portfolio 10m 20m P6008681 Rank | Site B Floor Plan Instead | Nathaniel Foo Share Taxi Driver to Hebron Aisle Share Taxi Driver Leaving First
Aisle (Jericho) Shared Taxi Aisle (Nablus / Jenin) Shared Taxi Aisle (Nablus / Jenin) Shared Taxi Waiting For Passengers Shared Taxi Waiting For Passengers Shared Taxi Aisle (Bethlehem) Shared Taxi Aisle (Bethlehem) Stairs Up Pedestrian Walkway Pedestrian Walkway Pedestrian Walkway Pedestrian Walkway Shared Taxi Aisle (Jerusalem) Shared Taxi Aisle (Hebron) Shared Taxi Aisle (Jerusalem) Air and Water Station Drivers Resting Space Utility Room Central Waste Room
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Academic Works | Taxi? Serveece 0m 10m 20m 5m Ramallah Share Taxi Rank Site B Section AA Studio 11 But, Instead Nathaniel Foo Existing Concrete Blockwork Walls Existing Concrete Blockwork Walls BL01 Concrete Blockwork Walls Husband waiting for wife to nish using the toilet Window motifs referencing window design om Nablus Recycled solar panel installation for power reserve Recycled solar panel installation for power reserve Polycarbonate corrugated sheet to allow light to enter into the shaded aisle Mini Supermarket Utility Room Parcel Storage Area Share Taxi Aisle to Nablus Jenin Share Taxi Aisle to Bethlehem Share Taxi Aisle to Hebron Share Taxi Leaving Share Taxi Leaving Share Taxi Aisle to Jerusalem S01 Steel Column Type 1 S01 Steel Column Type 1 S01 Steel Column Type 1 RS01 Wide Tray Roof Sheeting Type 1 RS01 Wide Tray Roof Sheeting Type 1 C01 Concrete Slab Footing Sunken pitched roof to break the overall linear roof form C01 Concrete Slab Footing C01 Concrete Slab Footing C01 Concrete Slab Footing C01 Concrete Slab Footing stretching Passengers Waiting 0m 10m 20m 5m Ramallah Share Taxi Rank Site B Section BB Studio 11 But, Instead Nathaniel Foo Daraghmeh Building P6008013 Share Taxi Aisle to Jericho Rider looking for a ride Share Taxi Heading to Nablus Passengers Socialising RS01 Wide Tray Roof Sheeting Type Driver’s Locker Admin Rider asking for Directions Vendor Recycled solar panel installation for power reserve C01 Concrete Slab Footing BL01 Concrete Blockwork Walls EXBL Existing Concrete Blockwork Walls Steel Column Type 1 Section BB Section AA
Moment 1 Parcel Drop Off And Collection At Admin, Mini Supermarket And Street Vendors
Moment 2 Waiting For A Share Taxi
Architectural Portfolio
Physical Site Model
3.0
The Fitzroy Art Gallery
Subject: Masters Design Studio “D”
Studio Leader: Anna Nervegna
Year: 2021
Program: Art Gallery
Project Type: Individual Work
The suburb of Fitzroy is no stranger to the concept of art and culture, priding itself as one of the trendiest suburbs within the inner fringe of metropolitan Melbourne.
The site is located between the corners of Gertrude and Smith Street, where heritage meets retail and culture. With a large community showing their appreciation for contemporary arts through various programs, the street’s vibrancy allows a new landmark featuring an art gallery to represent these traits within the heart of Fitzroy.
The proposal explores the idea of subtraction to understand how voids and spaces can be created and perceived within a solid form. The void, being unknown, can be perceived through multiple perspectives by each individual. Similarly, a viewer’s perception towards art can also be perceived differently based on their personal experiences, cultural and heritage backgrounds.
Through subtraction, the abstract form of the Fitzroy Art Gallery seeks to celebrate a distinctive identity that reflects the versatile and experimental character of the suburb as a result of its urban transformation over the years.
The Fitzroy Art Gallery also draws inspiration from Cathy Lu, a sculpturist whose work explores the relationship between her cultural history and contemporary identity. Encouraging the cultural and artistic diversity within Fitzroy, uniting any contrasting cultures, backgrounds and beliefs as one, similar to how art unites society.
Form Finding
Extrude | Solid
The solid form being extruded demonstrates the suburb’s dense and rich history intermingled with the existence of different cultural backgrounds.
Subtract | Void
The void formulated from this subtraction relates back to the unknown whereby it can be perceived different through multiple perspectives and lenses from different individuals
Connectivity | Perception, Art, Culture
Circulation ramps are introduced to provide a seamless connection between floor levels where different art gallery programs are spatially stacked. The circulatory ramps enable viewers to view the artworks seamlessly as they progress from the ground floor to the 3rd floor, creating a smoother narration on the artistic expression of the artworks upon entering the art gallery space.
Spatial Stacking | Reflection
The final form which posess an abstract look reflects the versatile and experimental character of the suburb as a result of its urban transformation over the years.
Academic Works | The Fitzroy Art Gallery
First Floor Temporary Gallery
Basement
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Smith Street
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1. Preparation 2. Accessible Toilet 3. Digital Projection Gallery 4. Fire Stairs 5. Temporary Gallery 6. Research Library
Public Circulation
Back of House Circulation
First Floor Plan
Legend:
1. Preparation 2. Accessible Toilet 3. Fire Stairs 4. Project Gallery 5. Ramped Sculptural Gallery 6. Temporary Gallery 7. Ramped Gallery Promenade
Public Circulation
Back of House Circulation
Second Floor Plan
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Third Floor Plan
Academic Works | The Fitzroy Art Gallery
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Preparation
Accessible Toilet
Fire Stairs
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Outdoor Sculptural Terrace
Preparation & Art Restoration
Art Storage
Foyer
Digital Projection Gallery
Temporal Gallery
Ramped Sculptural Gallery
Ramped Gallery Promenade
Project Gallery
Outdoor Scuptural Terrace
Outdoor Sculptural Terrace
Academic Works | The Fitzroy Art Gallery
Ramped Gallery Promenade
Architectural Portfolio
The Foundry 4.0
Subject: Masters Design Studio “C”
Studio Leader: Yui Uchimura
Year: 2021
Program: Workshop, Residential Project Type: Individual Work
The craft of kitchen knife making is an art which has survived and thrived over time and practiced across the world. This craftsmanship has been carried down through history and is represented distinctively in different regions.
The site is located in Daylesford, one of the main regional culinary areas in Victoria. With a large Swiss – Italian community residing there, the town’s rich culinary and art culture allows the craft of kitchen knife making to thrive.
The proposal seeks to encourage the community to become more aware, involved and to recognise the significant role this craft is playing in the development of the culinary landscape of Daylesford. Creating a retreat where craft and creativity are able to take place – The Foundry.
The Foundry aims to celebrate fire as the key element in the process of kitchen knife making while also embracing fire as a natural element, contributing to the ritual of rebirth, revitalisation and repurpose, by serving and bringing the community together in the practice of the craft.
With fire being the central form of the retreat, The Foundry focuses on the theatrics of the craft, heightening all senses required in the art of Kitchen Knife Making.
Steel Forging
Steel Hardening
Steel Tempering
Handle Making
Academic Works | The Foundry
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Knife Gallery
Celebrate fire as the key element in the craft of kitchen knifemaking.
Embrace fire as a natural element contributing to the ritual of rebirth, revitalisation and repurpose.
Embracing the community to be more involved in the craft of kitchen knifemaking.
Academic Works | The Foundry
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Site Model at 1:1000 Scale
Site Model at 1:1000 Scale
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Academic Works | The Foundry 01. Entry 02. Toilet 03. Viewing Platfrom 04.Staircase to Workshop 05. Service counter 06. Meeting Room 07. Courtyard 08. Workshop Atrium Craftsperson’s Circulation Visitor’s Circulation Gallery: Upper Floor Plan
Lower Floor Plan 01. Material Storage Rack 02.Forge 03. Welding Bench 04.Sanding and Grinding Room 05. Craftsperson’s Personal Bench 06. Woodworking Bench 07. Shower 08. Toilet 09. Tools Storage Rack 10. Patio 11. Secondary Workshop 12. Machinery Storage 13. Utility Room 14. Central Fire Pit
Workshop:
Workshop Sectional Model at 1:100 Scale
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Workshop Short Section
Workshop Long Section
Academic Works | The Foundry
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View of Courtyard
Academic Works | The Foundry
01. Entry 02. Living 03. Bedroom 04. Bathroom 05. Laundry 06. Kitchen 07. Dining
Apprentice’s House Plan Apprentice’s House Section
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Melbourne 215 5.0
Subject:
Applied Architectural Technology
Studio Leader: Mark Lam
Year: 2021
Program: High Rise Multipurpose Building
Project Type: Group Work
Melbourne 215 is located at the corner of Spring Street and Lonsdale Street. As the site is strategically located at the fringe of the Hoddle Grid in the CBD, the site has access to public transportation via the Metro at Parliament station and Route 86, 96 trams. The overarching concept of the proposed tower is to provide an iconic yet distinct mixed- used tower within the heart of the Central Business District, attracting people to live, work and play within the space. The tower capitalises on its strategic location to engage with the external street context while also maximising on the Eastern and Northern views overlooking the natural landscape of the Parliament House and Carlton Gardens.
The tower width is optimised to comply within the setback requirements and pedestrian circulation along Lonsdale, Spring and Little Bourke Street. The architectural height and separation between the tower and adjacent tall buildings at north have been maximised to prevent overshadowing. By using the stacking strategy, programmes including retail, office and hotel zone are stacked up according to their view and circulation. The Ground Floor and Upper Ground Floor Podium houses the retail outlets, Offices which are divided into low rise and mid- rise floors occupy the following floors above the Podium. The sky lobby occupies the upper 2 levels with hotels above it. The penthouse Luxury suites would occupy the highest two
levels with the crown housing the necessary services and equipment for the BMU.
A two way lift lobby approach is implemented to facilitate improved circulation between play and work, catering to both office staff and hotel guest coming from different entrances. The double loaded lift lobby also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness in zoning control on different levels. The core is shaped to be as square as possible to maximise floor plate efficiency and leasing depth. Toilets and other amenities are organised beside the core as part of the consideration for MEP planning and sewage pipe arrangement which will be gathered in the same service shaft to the legal point of discharge of the building. The back of house area is located on the western side of the core as it is the least valuable area of orientation. This includes two goods lift, the west fire staircase, a mechanical / store room.
Academic Works | Melbourne 215 01. Base Massing 02. Push Back 05. Visual Presence
Architectural Portfolio Isometric Podium Structure Isometric Low-rise Office Floor Structure
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Academic Works | Melbourne 215 FS1_Structural Glass Facade System FS2_Double Skin Curtain Wall System FS3_Metal Fins Curtain Wall System FS1_Structural Glass Facade System @ Lobby FS2_Double Skin Curtain Wall System @ Office FS3_Metal Fins Curtain Wall System @ Hotel
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Academic Works | Melbourne 215
Podium Detail Axonometric Render
6.0
ELIZABETH BLACKBURN SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
Subject: Construction Design Studio Leader: Yi Lobachevsky Year: 2018
Program: Educational Building Project Type: Individual Work
The aim for this subject was to understand the construction of commercial buildings. In this case, the Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences was used as a precedent for us to study and understand the construction methods used to construct the building. A 1:20 scale axonometric drawing of a section of the building following a 1:20 scale model was undertaken to compare the building’s design intent along with its construction limitations when it was being built.
Axonometric drawing of the sectioned assigned on the EBSS building
Image of Physical Model Image of Physical Model
Academic Works | Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences
Work Experience 7.0
Studio: Harmer Architecture
Year: 2020
Program: Educational Building
Project Type: Group Work
Throughout the year 2020, I worked on a sizeable fitout project in the upgrade of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC) in Wellington Street, Collingwood. This was the first stage of the major upgrade works to the building. Over the course of the project, I worked closely with the director of the firm Philip Harmer and the project architect, Daniel Bright. I was involved throughout the design development stage up to the defects liability period for the first stage. Thus allowing me to be exposed to the fundamentals of contract documentation, client & builder liasing and assisting the project architect during Contract Administration.
CAD documentation for the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre in 2020 while working in Harmer Architecture
CAD documentation for the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre in 2020 while working in Harmer Architecture
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Miscellaneous 8.0
Year: 2018 - 2021 Program: Personal Works Project Type: Individual Work
The following page will showcase some of my works throughout the years. They are a mixture of photography and sketches which I have undertaken over the years since my architectural studies until today as a hobby. I started of with landscape photography and street photograpy and have experimented on other subjects and themes to find my interest. I am currently interested in Portrait Photography and Architectural / Street Photography.
Architectural Portfolio
Handsketch of Taiwanese Hawker Stall
Rendering of a cabin for my personal project “Gable House”
Streets of Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok. Taken in December 2018 Portrait taken in April 2019
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