AR614 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL INTERNSHIP
ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP REPORT
STUDENT NAME : NG YING YING STUDENT ID
: 1001643773
SEMESTER
: Semester 6 (January 2020)
COMPANY
: CNC Architect
DURATION
: 15 June – 25 September 2020
TUTOR
: Ms Nurhayati Binti Zulkeply
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Acknowledgement
2.0
Introduction
3.0
4.0
2.1
General Purpose of Study
2.2
Company Profile
Projects/Tasks Summary 3.1
Proposed SOP Covid-19 Compliant Workers Dormitory for 5000 Persons
3.2
KFC Drive Thru Mersing
3.3
Site visit: Bungalow House
3.4
Serene Memorial Park
3.5
Proton Showroom Kota Tinggi
3.6
Single Story Bungalow Ledang Height
3.7
Site Visit: Shop lot Houses
3.8
Others: Online Webinar
Conclusion
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1.0 Acknowledgement
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Mr Ar Cheong Nai Cheong who has given me the opportunity to work at CNC Architect. The past three months have been such a turning point in my career as an architecture student, ever since I started my internship here. Besides, I would like to thank everyone at CNC Architect, those who have been sharing as much knowledge and experiences they have throughout my internship period here. I have learnt a lot and definitely broadened up my understanding on Architecture even more during my internship. The journey of my internship won’t be as smooth and successful without their help, assistance and endless support. Last but not least, my utmost appreciation goes to my tutor, Miss Nurhayati who has guided me throughout my internship. Thank you for all the guidance and always helping students to prepare for their internship and getting into an architect firm during such hard time.
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2.0 Introduction
2.1 General Purpose of Study The objective of the Professional Internship module is to ensure that the students has gained sufficient experience prior to meet generally accepted standards of skill and competence to engage in the practice of interior and architecture. Throughout the internship, students will understand and experience the business and management issues in the industry. Besides, student will be able to apply their knowledge and skills which they had learnt as well as demonstrate their ability in executing tasks given by employer. Students will also acquire knowledge by exposed to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural practices.
2.2 Company Profile
CNC ARCHITECT
Architects, Interior & Landscape 102, Jalan Keris, Taman Sri Tebrau 80050 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Tel: 07-331 7566 /Fax: 07-331 8441/ Email: cncarchitect@gmail.com
CNC Architect was founded in 1989 by Ar Cheong Nai Cheong, which located in 102, Taman Keris, Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor. CNC Architect’s core strength is to provide good design quality and creative branding for their clients. The creative process will interpret the clients' requirements in an economical, artistic and practical manner. The Practice constantly pushes itself to embark on new challenges to enhance and sharpen the design ability. To date they have distinguished ourselves in mass-housing, industrial, individual houses and commercial projects.
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3.0 Projects/Tasks Summary
3.1 Proposed SOP Covid-19 Compliant Workers Dormitory for 5000 Persons Stage
: Schematic design
Location
: Selangor
Building Type : Residential
The main idea of this project was to propose and design new dormitory which meet the SOP Covid-19 guidelines for compliant migrant workers in our country. The design is based on Pilot design model: 6m² per person, 10 beds per room with one-meter social distancing, one toilet and shower for 10 persons. In rapid built dorm concept, using local building materials which is simple and local proven IBS precast. The first task that I had been given was to come out the first draft of plan design layout according to client’s requirements and SOP Covid-19 guideline. Before that, I had a small discussion with my supervisor, Mr Cheong and engineer Mr Yong on the very first idea of the whole plan layout design. Besides, I was asked to do some researches on the current workers’ dormitory condition and SOP guideline in Malaysia. I was assigned to produce the Autocad plan drawings after we agreed with the first idea.
Figure 3.1.1: Draft Autocad drawings
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Figure 3.1.2: Each DORM MODULE design.
Figure 3.1.3: The first draft of plan layout drawing
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During this schematic design stage, I had such opportunity to be involved in the discussion with the professionals. I printed the first plan layout that I had done for their comments and we did some amendments on the layout after discussion. I have learnt a lot from this discussion such as the design thinking process, the budget control, IBS system construction and building space measurements. The most important thing that I have learnt from this process was the way for an architect to start designing a building in real life. There is different from what students usually design during their class because there are a lot of rules and restrictions need to be coped with.
Figure 3.1.4: Design amendments and discussion
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After all the discussion and amendments, I produced the final drawings using Autocad. Then, I started to build 3D Sketchup model for the presentation.
Figure 3.1.5: Final Autocad drawings
Figures 3.1.6: Perspective views of the model
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Figure 3.1.7: Main perspective of the proposed building
After finished the 3D model built up, I started to do rendering and prepare for a good and eye-catching presentation. I was guided by my supervisor, Mr Cheong while doing this presentation. I was able to use my design skills and software skills such as Autocad, Sketchup, Photoshop and Powerpoint to finish this whole presentation. Apart from that, I have improved my presentation skills by learning some different rendering style in this presentation. All of these drawings and presentation were finished within one week under the guidance of my supervisor. It was really quite challenging for me to finish this whole project presentation before the deadline and even I felt a little bit stressful while doing this proposal, I have equipped myself with various of knowledges and skills. I was glad that I had such opportunity in doing this proposal and finished it in the time given.
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Figures 3.1.8: Rendered site plan, aerial 3D view, calculations and plan drawings.
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Figures 3.1.9: Rendered plans, elevations and sections: perspectives and Green Sustainability
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Figure 3.1.10: 3D DORM module
Figure 3.1.11: Perspectives rendering with bright and contrast colour
Figure 3.1.12: Sectional Perspective View
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Figures 3.1.13: Rendered plans and Green Sustainability features
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3.2 KFC Drive Thru Mersing Stage
: Schematic Design
Location
: Mersing, Johor.
Building Type : Restaurant
Figure 3.2.1: Client-Consultant Meeting
On Tuesday, 23th June 2020, I was given chance to attend Client-consultant meeting of KFC Drive Thru Mersing project. This was my first time to attend the real meeting in architectural industry. KFC Drive Through Mersing was a renovation project which transforming some part of the existing government’s building, Mersing Harbour Centre into KFC drive thru purpose. There were so much discussion needed between client, government and consultants during this design process. I have such opportunity to observe on how was the process of discussion between consultants and client and the way they were trying to solve the problems. Through this meeting, I have learnt that the cooperation and communication between each other was important in the process of designing a building. Besides, I have more understand on the procedure required for a building plan to be approved. For example, what documents required for different authorities’ submissions, which aspects, how to meet the requirements of government agencies and so on.
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After the meeting, I was assigned to do some building plan amendments according to what they had discussed during the meeting. However, there were some issues discovered on the on-site fire access road. Hence, on 30th June 2020, I had a visit to the Fire and Rescue Department of Johor to have enquiry on the building plans of KFC Drive Thru Mersing.
Figure 3.2.2: Fire and Rescue Department, Johor
Figure 3.2.3: Building plans enquiry
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After that, I had a visit to One Stop Centre, Majlis Daerah Mersing to pre-consult our building plans submission on 14 July 2020. I have learnt the process of how to pre-consult the building plans during the visit in order to make sure the building plans and documents submission are all according to the requirements of the relevant Majlis.
Figures 3.2.4: Pre-consult our building plans in OSC Majlis Daerah Mersing
Figure 3.2.5: Pre-consult Building plans
After pre-consult the drawings, we required to have a site visit due to some existing issues such as the location of new proposed refuse chamber, width of drive-thru road, car parking area and location of fire hydrant on site.
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First site visit
Figure 3.2.6: Photos taken during site visit
This was my first site visit at Mersing Harbour Centre. I was given tasks to take some site photos, do measurements and record some important detail information on site. After all the related information were collected, I was assigned to do some amendments on drawings. Throughout this task, I was able to use my site measurement skills to carry out basic measurements and calculations for the building.
Figure 3.2.7: Adjustment on the dimension of drive-thru driveway
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Detail Drawings
Figure 3.2.8: Detail drawings
Besides, I was assigned to prepare a series of proper detail architectural drawings. I have improved my Autocad skills including how to use annotation objects in Autocad and increased my building construction knowledge through this assignment.
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Figure 3.2.9: Proposed Refuse chamber
Furthermore, I was asked to propose and design a new refuse chamber by using Sketchup while producing the technical drawings such as plans, section and elevations as well. All of these drawings were sent to the client for comments.
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The next task given to me was doing some amendments on 3D Sketchup model and prepare the presentation for the coming OSC Meeting which is held on 24 August 2020. At the same time, I was assigned to prepare video presentation to include some information and perspective views of the site.
Figure 3.2.10: 3D Sketchup Model
Figure 3.2.11: Video presentation
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Final Presentation Slides
Figure 3.2.12: Main entrance of KFC Drive Thru Mersing
Figure 3.2.13: Video presentation
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Figure 3.2.14: Proper technical drawings presented during meeting
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Figure 3.2.15: Bird’s eye views of the building
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Figure 3.2.16: Rendered Elevations
Figure 3.2.16: Rendered Elevations, perspectives of the building
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Figure 3.2.17: Rendered perspectives of the building
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All the drawings and rendered 3D model were presented by Ar. Cheong during OSC Meeting. After the meeting, I realized that in order for a proposal to be approved, it takes professionals from different aspects to reach a consensus including architect, landscape designer, mechanical and electrical engineers, fire department and so on. Besides, architect or client must able to answer and do explanation if relevant government asking questions on the design during the meeting.
Figures 3.2.18: OSC Meeting
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Second site visit After receiving some design comments from the government during the OSC Meeting, I followed Mr Cheong, client and other consultants to have a site visit to settle some issues on our building design proposal. The most important comment we have to settle was the location of the new proposed refuse chamber. Therefore, we had a discussion on site and did measurements of the existing refuse chamber and the pathway to make sure there is enough width for a refuse bin.
Figures 3.2.19: Discussion and measurements were carried out on site
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Refuse chamber detail drawings After the OSC meeting and site visit, client and Mr Cheong decided to do the expansion on the existing refuse chamber rather than rebuilt a new refuse chamber over the site. Hence, I helped to prepare for the final refuse chamber detail drawings and new proposed walkway details with correct dimensions and specifications.
Figures 3.2.20: The final refuse chamber design
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3.3 Site visit: Bungalow House Stage
: Construction
Location
: Taman Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru.
Building Type : Residential
On 26th June, I had a site visit to construction site of a bungalow house which located in Taman Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru. It was just the starting of piling construction stage. The contractor of this project, Mr Thong who was a kind man keep explaining to me over the site. During the site visit, I have learnt and more understand on piling methods such as the steps and the piling construction elements.
Figure 3.3.1: Mr Thong was explaining to me on the piling equipment
Figure 3.3.2: Rectangle Pile on site
Figure 3.3.3ďźšOne of the last two hydraulic jack type in Malaysia
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3.4 Serene Memorial Park Stage
: Schematic Design
Location
: Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru
Type
: Landscape design
Figures 3.4.1: Site visit
On 9th July, I had a site visit with Mr Cheong to a cemetery which located in Gelang Patah, Johor. The client would like to turn the plain cemetery into a modern memorial park in order to make this place more like a beautiful garden while able to give people a feeling of serenity. During the site visit, I had a chance to have exposure to a real site context while training my design and site planning skills. Then, I was leaded by Mr Cheong to come up with our first design concept. First, we had a discussion on the overall concept idea and I was given task to do some precedent studies on the modern contemporary garden design in developing the idea. Through this assignment, I able to develop my idea by doing some manual sketches of the site layout and learnt how to get inspirations from others through the research studies.
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Figure 3.4.2: Some sketches of the first design concept on site
After a few days, we had a meeting with the landscape contractors. I was assigned to do the powerpoint presentation of our first concept for the discussion purpose. During the meeting, we discussed on the budget and estimated the cost for this whole project according to our first design concept. Mr Chin, a landscape contractor who has broad experience on the landscape design provided his suggestions on the selection of materials, colour and types of plants during the discussion. I have learnt that as an architect should always keep his own idea while accepting other professionals’ suggestions at the same time to produce a good design. After the meeting, the presentation slides and costing information were sent to the client for the feedback.
Figures 3.4.3ďźšMr Cheong was presenting our overall idea to the contractors
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Figure 3.4.4: The idea of putting arches along the entrance road
Figure 3.4.5: Overall site plan layout
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Figure 3.4.6: Using arch at the main entrance with the colorful plants to catch human eyes
Figure 3.4.7: The future imagination of the perspective on the site
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Figures 3.4.8: Design principle: Axis, Zoning and Focal point
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Figures 3.4.9: The precedent studies: Selection of materials and colour in the design
Figures 3.4.10: The precedent studies: Landscape design
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Two days later, the client came to our office to have a discussion on some amendment of the design layout. Mr Cheong was unable to attend this discussion so he assigned me to discuss this design proposal with the client. During the discussion, the client requested to have more place for car parking so that can accommodate more people on site. I was able to give him a few suggestion and tried to propose a new design layout for him using my current design knowledges. At the end, both of us reached a consensus. I felt fortunate and glad to have such opportunity to communicate with the client so that I could improve my problem solving and design communication skills.
Figure 3.4.11: Sketches that I did to convey my design idea to the client during the discussion
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Final presentation
Figure 3.4.12: 3D plan, perspectives
Figure 3.4.13: Perspective towards the buildings on site
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Figure 3.4.14: Perspective of the car parking area
Figures 3.4.15: Perspectives
Through this assignment, I gained a lot of knowledge on the landscape design, at the same time I have learnt how to design a small park using various materials, texture and types of plants. Apart from that, I have learnt and tried new rendering skill by using new rendering software which is Enscape. This was a special experience for me to have such an opportunity to design a memorial park and having opportunity to practice what I have learnt from my architectural course.
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3.5 Proton Showroom Stage
: Schematic Design
Location
: Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru
Type
: Commercial
The first task I had been given in this project was to do building plan amendments according to the client’s comments. The client requested to adjust some of the size of rooms, change the materials of some doors and windows, remove the ceiling and extend the ramp. Through this activity, I was able to differentiate the materials of the doors or windows while understand different functions of spaces required in a showroom. After that, I was asked to issue the latest building plan to client after amendment.
Figure 3.5.1: Example of Client’s comments
Figure 3.5.2: Issued Building plan for client on 8 July 2020
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Moreover, I was assigned to help doing the detail drawings after the building plan amendment. All of these detail drawings were prepared for the next client-consultant meeting as well. While doing detail drawings of this project, I have learnt and understand more on steel roof structure construction, bathroom details, door and windows detail.
Figure 3.5.3: Roof detail drawings
Figure 3.5.4: Detail drawings
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Client-Consultant Meeting On 9th September, I attended the Client-Consultant Meeting which was held in our firm. During this meeting, we had discussed and solved some technical parts of the building such as the roofing details, water piping and drainage system. Through this meeting, I have learnt that there is vital to have discussion between architect and engineer to ensure the practicality and functionality of the constructed building. Client acts as an important role to understand the progress of the building and giving his opinions to make sure he was satisfied with the building design. After the meeting, I was assigned to do some amendments according to what we had discussed.
Figures 3.5.5: Client- Consultant Meeting
Lastly, I was assigned to assist doing building plan submission after all the amendments. Through this assignment, I was able to equip myself with more knowledge including the building plan submission requirements, technical drawings skills such as the setting of building line weights, specifications, calculations methods, plumbing, water supply layout and platform level drawings’ methods. At the same time, I became more familiar with the AutoCAD commands and learnt to use some shortcut keys in producing good technical drawings within time given.
Figures 3.5.6: Building Plan Submission on 07/09/2020
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3.6 Single Story Bungalow House Stage
: Schematic Design
Location
: Ledang Height, Johor
Type
: Residential
The project was the first housing project that I was given chance to design during my internship. The owner would like to rent out half of this bungalow for the resort purposes while keeping another half spaces of the house for him and his family. Firstly, I estimated the spaces’ size according to client’s requirements which including living room, dining area, two big bedrooms with on suits, guest room, maid room, storeroom, dried and wet kitchen. Maximum 1500 square feet was given for the total area. Under the guidance of my supervisor Mr Cheong, I started to design and explore on the spaces of the bungalow house. I was able to come out with a few of plan layout design options by using Autocad.
Figure 3.6.1: Plan layout design options
After getting some advices and comments from Mr Cheong, I learnt some shortcomings of my design and then tried to improve it. During this exercise, I was able to practice my design skills by considering the human circulation, ventilation and learnt to solve the problems such as the arrangement of the spaces and how to fit all spaces into the limited built-up area given.
Figure 3.6.2: Proceed exploration and improvement of the plan layout
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After few amendments, I produced the first draft design of the plan layout and 3D Sketchup model for the client’s review and comment. At the same time, I was required to explore on the form of the building especially the roof design. The client requested to reduce the size of car porch area and reduce one bedroom for the future resort area, so that I was required to do some adjustments the layout.
Figure 3.6.3: First draft plan layout and 3D model
Figure 3.6.4: Roof design and form exploration
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I was informed to produce the latest site plan, floor plan and 3D model to the client after one week. I was glad to have chance to handle this project because that I have learnt how to design a building within the boundary and requirements given while solving the client’s needs.
Figure 3.6.5: Site plan
Figure 3.6.7: Axonometric views
Figure 3.6.6: Ground floor plan
Figure 3.6.8: Overall perspective views
form
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3.7 Site Visit: Shop lot Houses Stage
: Construction
Location
: Taman Kempas Indah, Johor
Type
: Shop lot Houses
On 8th September, I had a site visit to the Shop Lot Houses which is under the construction stage in Taman Kempas Indah. At the same time, I was fortunately to attend the first site meeting in my architectural career. I learnt that site meeting is important for architect to make sure everything is running smoothly and understand the current progress on site. For instance, during the construction in this project, there was an issue on the height of window of bathroom. Hence, architect and all the team members need to come up with the solutions during the meeting. There will be some problems need to be faced during the construction stage, so the discussion between each party is vital to solve all the problems founded under this phase.
Figures 3.7.2: Checking the working schedule to identify the current progress
Figures 3.7.1: Site meeting in the site office cabin
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After the meeting, Mr Cheong shared his knowledge and explained to me on the process of the shop lot houses to be built over the site. I have learnt on how the construction started with ground beam, the piping system and party wall construction. It was a great experience for me to have such opportunity of having this site visit. Through this site visit, I have increased my knowledge of building construction and learnt the different aspect of responsibility of an architect while being involved in the site meeting.
Figure 3.7.3: Ground beams in construction
Figure 3.7.4: Piping system
Figure 3.7.5: Party wall construction
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3.8 Others: Online Webinar
Figure 3.8.1: Prepared presentation slides about architecture career during the online webinar, presented by Mr Ar. Cheong
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Appendix 1: Photo taken with all team members of CNC Architect
Appendix 2: Photos taken with Mr Ar. Cheong and Ms Khoo, staff of CNC Architect
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4.0 Conclusion
In summary, my internship training in CNC Architect has provided me with a bright insight into the real world of the architectural working industry. This short duration of practical training experience was an eye-opening experience as I was given opportunities to have exposure to the architectural industry. I have learnt and understand the responsibility and importance of an architect as it is crucial to possess the experience, skills, knowledges and patience in order to face various challenges and obstacles in every project. In my opinion, practical training is essential for students before getting into the real working industry as it allows students to acquire practical knowledge and learn how to utilize their skills in real industry. Last but not least, I would like to thank Ar. Cheong Nai Cheong for his generosity in sharing his personal architectural knowledge to me and gave me opportunities to be part of the team of CNC Architect. I was glad to be one of the member of this firm during these threemonths practical training.