SJNGR Portfolio 2020 - MM by NGSJ

Si Jia Racheal NG

Architecture + Design Portfolio

works at RSP Architects 2017 - 2019

Job Scope: Interior Design and Architecture Design meetings with Clients, consultants, and user groups , ongoing presentation of design concepts and progressive visualization of design intention using 3D modelling software and other visualization tools. Liase with suppliers and collaborate with artists. Preparation of design details for tender calling.

   Street    Terminal 1 Retail

Design for the extensive renovation of Changi Airport Terminal 1 Retail Street and Departure Lounge.

Design panels by team effort

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Annex B

ANNEX BUILDING IN GOMBAK CAMP DSTA Gombak Annexe

Job Scope: Architecture Competition (Awarded) designs for extensive additions and alterations for an annexe at Defence Science and RELATIONSHIP Technology Agency Gombak Camp including parade ground, VIP rooms, reception hall and SPATIAL staff canteen.

Architectural Design Concept Extensive additions and alterations for an annexe at DTSA Gombak Camp (SG)

ROOF TOP GARDEN @ 5F

EXECUTIVE DINING @ 4F

CANTEEN + COLLABORATIVE SPACE @ 1F & 1MF

M&E

PARTITION SPACE

GYM

RECEPTION LOBBY

artwork by author

3 SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

CEREMONIAL ROUTE level 1

VEHICULAR DROP OFF

level 1

HERITAGE ROOM

level 1

CEREMONIAL PLAZA

level 2

DR RECEPTION LOBBY

level 2

GREEN TERRACE

level 2 level 3

SIGNATURE ROOMS

PROGRAMME

level 1

CANTEEN

level 1M

COLLABORATIVE SPACE

level 2

OFFICES

level 3

RECEPTION LOBBY

level 4

GYM EXECUTIVE DINING

level 5

PARTITION SPACE ROOF TOP GARDEN

SPATIAL CONCEPT

COMMON SPACE CEREMONIAL SPACE

COMMON SPACES

M&E 4.55M

3M M&E

4.55M

CEREMONIAL VS COMMON SPACES

INCREASED FLOOR TO FLOOR HEIGHT TO 4.55M

Our proposal centres on the creation of a continuous and coherent spatial experience that is modulated by a series of (spaces/voids) that starts from the approach to the building and carries through into the interior; and out onto the parade ground. The building itself functions as a bridge and connector between two existing buildings and as such, lends itself to a purpose that goes beyond the typically introverted nature of most buildings. The diplomatic handshake – a powerful symbol of unity and coming together of 2 countries, is paralleled in the building’s spatial organisation which creates vertical and horizontal connectivity through the interplay between solid and void, ceremonial and common spaces. ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS

ANNEX BUILDING IN GOMBAK CAMP Architectural Design Concept

Annex B

ANNEX BUILDING IN GOMBAK CAMP

Architectural Design Concept

FACADE Design Concept Architectural

DEF

artwork by team effort

Annex B CEREMONIAL PLAZA

Annex B VEHICULAR DROP OFF

OVERA

MSCP

artwork by team effort

ANNEX BUILDING

CONNECTION TO MINDEF AERIAL VIEW (NORTH)

PARADE SQUARE @ MINDEF BUILDING

artwork by team effort

CEREMONIAL PLAZA

artwork by team effort ARRIVAL OF VIP GUEST

The new DSTA Annex Building is fronted by an nuanced architectural expression that is construct the play of light and shadow. The precise rhythm and negative elements articulates the duality of and diplomacy, capturing the delicate balance th in global engagements.

A LANDSCAPED FOREST IN RE TAIL AT RIUM Job Scope: Architecture

Biera Forest

Competition concept and design documents for a residential campus in urban Colombo, Sri Lanka. Concept and visualization for Architectural, Landscape and Interior designs.

Residential Towers and Retail Podium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. THE BEIRA FOREST

BAMBOO ROOF TERRACE

CACTUS ROOF TERRACE

PINNATE ROOF TERRACE

PANDANUS ROOF TERRACE

PALM ROOF TERRACE

CALOPHYLLUM ROOF TERRACE

EPIPHYTE ROOF TERRACE MEMECYLON ROOF TERRACE

BAMBOO SKY TERRACE

PINNATE SKY TERRACE

PANDANUS SKY TERRACE

CACTUS SKY TERRACE MEMECYLON SKY TERRACE

EPIPHYTE SKY TERRACE CYCAD ROOF TERRACE

PALM SKY TERRACE

CALOPHYLLUM SKY TERRACE

PANDANUS SKY TERRACE

THE MANICURED THE WILD

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PALM WING

BAMBOO WING

CACTUS WING

PINNATE WING

CALOPHYLLUM WING

MEMECYLON WING

EPIPHYTE WING

PANDANUS WING

SCAPE

CYCAD WING

GRAND DROP-OFF BESIDE BEIRA LAKE

artwork by team effort post-process by author MODERN LIVING

artwork by author

PHASE 1 TYPICAL UNIT PLANS 1 BEDROOM 42.35 SQM / 455.85 SQFT

INCLUSIVE OF 3.24 SQM BALCONY & 1.35 SQM AC LEDGE TOWER 1 City View

71 City View

AC LEDGE

MASTER BEDROOM

BATH

LIVING

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LUXURY LIVING PHASE 3 TYPICAL UNIT PLANS INCLUSIVE OF 3.42 SQM BALCONY & 2.40 SQM AC LEDGE TOWER 1

Grey Marble with W h i t e Ve i n s

BALCONY

Black Stainless Steel

DINING KITCHEN

29 AC LEDGE

1 BEDROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

MASTER BATH

5 3 . 6 9 S Q M / 5 7 7. 9 2 S Q F T

Black Tinted Mirror

INCLUSIVE OF 11.34 SQM BALCONY & 1.35 SQM AC LEDGE

Snow White Quartz Counter top

BEDROOM 2

BATH 2

TOWER 3

KITCHEN

LIVING

Vo l a ka s Marble

BALCONY

DINING

AC LEDGE

MASTER BEDROOM BATH

BALCONY

LIVING KITCHEN DINING

ite Oak Flooring

mpagne tainless Steel

82.39 SQM / 886.85 SQFT

INCLUSIVE OF 12.00 SQM BALCONY & 2.40 SQM AC LEDGE

post-process by author

ite Oak Ve n e e r

2 BEDROOM

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Job Scope: Architecture Competition concept and design documents for a high rise residential complex including retail and community spaces with connective functions for the urban fabric. Concept and visualization for Architectural designs.

Rochor Residences Public housing residential and retail complex and retail facilities for HDB Housing Development Board apartment complex at Rochor (SG)

SECNEDISER ROHCOR

The E-Deck of the development is an extens by the tower blocks and terracing platforms connector conjoins the two sites’ void-deck over Weld Road. This super-connector, term platform for residents in the development to and the opportunity for future linkways to co greater vicinity.

The development residential towers are designed on a wedge-like ROCHOR RESIDENCES podium that cascades from its peaks off Jalan Besar Road down towards Rochor Canal. The podium stands as a monolith with a fine grain and textured facade that not only differentiates itself from the high-rise towers, but also prove to better relate to the ever-energetic streetscape of Jalan Besar Road. The E-Deck atop the podium provides a semi-public platform that serves both the public and residents.

/// SOLAR ANALYSIS /// /// FACADE ///

/// SECTIONS ///

3-ROOM PLAN

SECTION A C7 BLOCK 1

SECTION B C8 BLOCKS 2 + 3

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SCALE 0M 5M 10M

20M

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FFL +153 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT

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20M SETBACK

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20M SETBACK

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PATTERNING SEQUENCE

MODULATION

4-ROOM STACK PART ELEVATION

20M SETBACK

PATTERNING SEQUENCE

The facade frames each individual room of a unit an

MODULATION

two floors vertically. The frame is extruded to form a SEPTEMBER DECEM The E-Deck of the development is an extensive landscape that is cradled 4-room units facing Rochor Canal for Aresidents to by the tower blocks and terracing platforms atop the podium. superconnector conjoins the two sites’ void-deck with a landscaped linkbridge scenic view. over Weld Road. This super-connector, termed Jalan Jalan, provides the platform for residents in the development to connect with one another and the opportunity for future linkways to connect out to other sites in the greater vicinity.

/// PLAN ///

post-process by author

/// FLOOR PLAN ///

/// PLAN ///

The main elevation is articulated with vertical and shading fins. The vertical fins flip left and right, a patterning sequence, to create a concrete egg-cr light and throws dramatic shadows.

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The facade frames each individual room of a unit and spans vertically across two floors vertically. The frame is extruded to form a balcony for a select few 4-room units facing Rochor Canal for residents to open out and enjoy the 11 scenic view.

MODULATION

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The main elevation is articulated with vertical and horizontal profiled sunshading fins. The vertical fins flip left and right, according to a repetitive patterning sequence, to create a concrete egg-crate facade that catches light and throws dramatic shadows.

The key to the new public realm is to provide a place for people of all walks and lives.

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Rochor/ Jalan Besar’s rich and colorful heritage and people have informed our planning decision to allocate the ground plane for the public realm and to prioritise building 01 community spirit amongst the residents in order 02 to foster this rich community heritage.

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Sky Terrace located on 16th + 31st Storeys

Child Care Centre

Senior Care Centre

Void to Communal Spaces

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Community social corners overlook lush greener park floors. The podium ground plane will be lushly p to ensure that the podium public realm on the g welcoming plane desp

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40M

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80M

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100M

Block 03 Units

Study Corner

Communal Social Deck

Multi-Purpose Deck

Party Deck

Fitness Corner

Relaxation Deck

Meeting Pod

Lookout Point

M+E Space

Community Deck The refuge floors in Blocks 1 + 2 are lushly planted and sensitively treated and planned to turn the space into meaningful landscape decks for residents to actively use. They will focus on healthy-living and social gatherings with features such as Fitness Corners, Party Decks and Relaxation Decks that provide more exclusive amenities to the residents of the two towers.

/// WIND ANALYSIS /// Conducive and Comfortable Environment for Social Activities The design strategy for the MSCP to be lifted off the ground has resulted in two potential zones for social bonding: between the residents and public, and amongst the residents themselves. The City Room is crafted out from lifting the MSCP off the ground floor. The space is sheltered all day and the retail lots are laid out in the form of small pavilion pods ensure cross-ventilation and freedom of pedestrian flows through the ground floor which is punctuated by openings and gardens. The Elevated Deck (E-Deck) on the uppermost roof of the podium level serves as a connective layer of vegetation and ventilation between the residential tower blocks. Raising the podium carpark enabled the landscaped deck to rise above the height of the shophouses around the site, catching a light and pleasant breeze throughout the year. Solar analysis shows that the E-Deck is well shaded from the sun for most of the year, providing a pleasant climate for outdoor social activities to take place, while sunlight remains ample for the community gardens interspersed throughout the deck.

5M - GROUND

10M - PODIUM

20M - E-DECK

57M - HIGH-RISE UNITS

Solar and wind flow studies informed the placement of the open and programmable spaces at the E-Deck; cross ventilation through plantings enable a flow of fresh and cooled air through the voids of the podium, into the retail and communal spaces below. The combination of light breezes and shaded areas of the landscape deck creates ample spaces conducive for a host of community activities and impromptu social gatherings.

MBER

Communal Social Decks and Corridors are a feature in Block 3 as the tower features aged living facilities. These lushly planted decks seek to encourage the building of better social network amongst neighbours to stamp out the isolation associated with an aging population.

artwork by author TYPICAL SKY TERRACE + COMMUNAL SOCIAL DECK

SCALE 0M 5M 10M

20M

40M

60M

80M

1:750

100M

28 FEBRUARY 2018

Communal Decks located on 10th, 17th and 24th Storeys

Block 03 Units

Study Corner

Communal Social Deck

Multi-Purpose Deck

Party Deck

Fitness Corner

Relaxation Deck

Meeting Pod

Lookout Point

M+E Space

Community Deck

11 03

09 06

04 05

Sky Terrace located on 18th + 33th Storeys

artwork by author

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Charcoal and chalk on brown paper 100cm x 140cm

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Colour Pastels on brown paper

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GRID HOUSES generative diagrams

grid manipulations transform two primitive solids into houses. Location: "floppopolis"

roof plan

M.Arch: Design Studio contingent urbanisms Tutor: Benjamin Farnsworth. axonometric

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WAL-MAT

grid-squished supermarket, a study in flatness

axonometric

Location: "floppopolis" M.Arch: Design Studio con-

tingent urbanisms

airplane factory

school

office

gym

Tutor: Benjamin Farnsworth. Masterplan: Studio Collaboration: Chris Bressler

visitor centre

supermarket library gas station bowling alley restaurant clinic

roof plan

WAL[mat] ELEVATION SCALE: 1:300

section

plan of supermarket and offices

Green Ribbon Laboratories

Extension of Toshiko Mori's Syracuse Center of Excellence R&D laboratories for Environmental and Energy Systems

Site Area: 2800sqm Location: Syracuse, NY

South Elevation

M.Arch: Comprehensive Studio Tutor: A.MacDonald,B.Krietermeyer Collaborators: Tong Zhao, Wang Jingyuan, (+Chenjing Kuo) perspective from Lobby Ground Level plan

Massing

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CAFE LIBRARY OFFICE

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MECHANICAL SYSTEM

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ENTRANCE

OPERABLE SKYLIGHT Integrated Glaznig Units (IGU)s ABOVE “GREEN AIR LAB” HORIZONTAL WINDOW AT GREENHOUSE TRUSS

RAINSCREEN PLENUM: SUPPORT BATTENS 3/4” THCK SLATE TILE clip hung, vertical course

ALUMINIUM GUTTER

3’ TRUSSES AT 16’ SPACING

1.2’ STEEL COLUMNS

HORIZONTAL WINDOW At grade level for basement SLATE WINDOW SILL

COMPOSITE FLOOR Slimdeck ﬂooring system 3/4” SLATE TILES ON GROUT 2” RIGID INSULATION 1.5” SCREED TOPPING CONCRETE CAST IN SITU METAL DECKING (AS PERMANENT FORMWORK) ASB BEAM

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4, 2012 6 weeks Tay Kheng Soon Campus masterpla, Nalanda University

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                 



   

 

 

       

 





70% of site left unbuilt for subsistence farming, experimental farm plots, energy generation and water collection

 A “MOTHER PLAN” that: Provides the university with an integrated framework to guide its long-term development Provides a set of guidelines for decicions about where to locate the University’s various programs Links the campus to the broader district 



p ud





 

2 weeks Individual work: Design of part of the Campus masterplan for Nalanda International University

The sports and recreation-themed residential quadrant is at the southmost end of the first phase of the campus plan; as such, it is a comma in the process of the university’s building history. Looking out towards the unbuilt farmlands and far-off hills, the quadrant’s aesthetics looks back to the geometries of ancient Nalanda and all its mystery. 















    

 

   

  



 

 

 

 



3, 2011   10 weeks  Martin Goh  Health centre and clinic



chinatown Singapore

Inspired by the way naturalcaves and slot canyons are carved out by the elements, the form of the medical health centre is influenced by the natural forces of pedestrian flow through the site. The ground floor is kept open to allow pedestrians to continue using the site as a shortcut through chinatown, and to allow in wind and light.  



 

   

 

 

        























 







      







 



 



  









      

300mm tall

  

 

cross section 50x50mm

  













One of 12 projects chosen for

 the NUS CityEx exhibition 2010

 2, 2009  6 weeks  Teo Yee Chin  “Atmosphere”





A sanctuary in the chaos of nature, a made object of geometries guided by the ratios of the site’s railway bridge cage. Hanging half-hidden below the tracks leading to the bridge, the struc ture is a folded shell pierced by light, invaded by nature but safe from it.



perspective sketch

cutaway perspective

entrance perspective

The angled planes guide drops of rusty water over and over the structureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface.

Layers of wall protect and reveal, as nature presses in through the seams, between the planes, against the glass walls.

Y1 





Shadows of the rail and all its visitors is cast into into the space.

The TV addict sits and writes and watches the stains, and nurses her obsession.

m-my!

4

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The name is Tagalog for “Climb together”; a spiraling floorpan provides more space in each 12-person dorm for shared areas. Simple materials and processes are used for lower costs and greater ease of building without the need for highly skilled labour. Woven screens and walls of varying opacity create an introverted scheme to draw inhabitants together.

6 weeks Tay Kheng Soon Individually design part of the masterplan Chosen for CityEx 2010 exhibition

A modern recreation of the local vernacular Nipa hut, the dorm is raised on stilts and has facades reminiscent of the opaque architecture of the Philippine vernacular roof. The pitched roof is no more, but the void created by the spiraling decks satisfies the dweller’s instinctive desire to have an orientating vaulting space overhead, what the Philippine people call the Spirit Space.

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The buidling and living room is elevated on short stilts.Toilet and wash area at the back is sunken below and built with concrete blocks reinforced with bamboo poles. 1

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Concrete-filled Bamboo columns and beams support the upward-spiraling bamboo platforms, on which are the dormitory bunk-beds. Walls on the lower more public levels are translucent woven bamboo screens in decorative traditional and modern patterns. Upper levels walls by the beds are opaque breatheable walls of staggered half-culms of bamboo and sliding windows.

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Translucent traditional capiz-shell panels make the wash area and upper lounge glow like lanterns at night. Spiral plan leads up to a lounge and roof garden. Solar panels on the roof provide energy for the hostel's 12 guests.

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1, 2008 1 week Nan Chyuan Urban insertion on empty plot in downtown Singapore

 Rain and wind change the character of the space sound; the structure translates the sounds of  through nature into a language the city can understand. Design began with an awarenessof the pervasive street sounds, and a memory triggered by the sound of rain on metal. I suspect this ‘memory’ was born of my parent’s and grandparents’ stories of their childhood - of monsoon rains on simple metal roofing, a sound that used to be a much more common memory in the region’s history. is an old building material new  Copper to the site. The weathering of the metal

with acid and moisture forms a patina, a truthful chart of time passed.

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The area around the site is layered thick with history, but the passage of time is not marked. Many conserved buildings on the site have been rebuilt, with new programmes inserted into new old shells.

Flat, toneless Deeper and unresounding. richer tone.

Loud, clear, resonant. Lively variety of pitch.

Patchwork mutes sounds into musical whispers. Similar sounds in wind.

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