Whimsical cafe of Imagination Selected Works 2018-Present Nicholas Wong Ping Han
Curriculum Vitae(CV) RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCES(2018-2021)
About Me
01 EBBC DISASTER SHELTER DESIGN MIC-SON
Nicholas Wong Ping Han PROFILE My name is Nicholas Wong,I am currently studying Architecture in Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Architecture is the embodiment of the human condition, which satisfies the basic archaic needs of people.Lampung Bay, Kalianda, Indonesia experiences annual tsunamis that ravages the shores & the way of life of Indonesians.Mic-son explores the ideas of a Tsunami Diasaster Shelter through the Micro-Macro concept & retrofitting of modular easy to assemble furniture.
School of Design.While studying architecture,I have developed a piqued interest in the built environment around me. As I set my sights on enhancing the lives in the built environment ,my polytechnic experience has made me grow as an individual as I l come to learn the means to design architecture that is practical,sensible and poetic. Throughout my polytechnic education, I have picked up essential soft skills like modelling software such as adobe suite and autocad to better visualize my ideas and also to comple-
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Apart from academic studies,I dedicate my time to planning events for my faculty as an active
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Exco of the SDN Club (School of Design).In addition,I spend my time helping out for COOP
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Project in its multiple versions throughout my time here.
YEAR OF BIRTH
OTHER INTERESTS
2001
EMAIL ADDRESS
wongnicholas321@gmail.com
EDUCATION Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic (2018-2021)
SDN Club EXCO Member NYP Open House,Student Volunteer
SKILLS Autodesk Autocad / Google Sketchup / Revit / Rhino / Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Indesign / Lumion /Enscape/ Design Sketching
Obtained O Levels Certificate Beatty Secondary School (2014-2017)
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
English(Written And Spoken)
1. Admitted into School of Design Director’s list Year 1 Semester 1 & 2 Year 2 Semester 1 & 2 Year 3 Semester 2
Chinese(Written And Spoken)
2. 1st Place in Dongak Short Film at 31st NYALA Architecutural Workshop 2019 @IUKL
KEY INTERESTS
3.Certificate of Participation at Healthy Aging Workshop @Orange Valley Nursing Home
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Architecture Design Interior Design Project Management
4.Recipient of NYP Scholarship(Mid Term)in Year 2019/2020 5.4th Place (Honourable Mentions) at EBBC Industrial Project Competition
02 INTUITECTURE,ART OF WU WEI Intuitecture , Art of Wu Wei is a new way of learning through the princples of wu wei. Through these principles, the spatial environements explores learning both intuitively & explorative means.
03 MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY Mass Rapid Milk Transit introduces an accepting generation of Milkmen & cows in the metropolitan Telok Ayer Mrt.I designed a system which infuses both past & present, a milk processing architecture that transports milk all over Singapore.
04 THE GENIUS IN NATURE DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE Destiny’s Bird of Passage devising a new way of building dwelling with the concept of biomimicry.I designed a system that takes people on a poetic journey to find their significant other in the urban context of singapore. I learnt to derive and dissect spaces from living creatures.
05 THE VILLAGER AND THE DWELLING OF MAGIC THE WALKING MOSQUE The Walking Mosque is about formulating a new design through the character.My proposed architecture is located at Kinta Road,Singapore for an imam who prays in the open.I learnt how to create spaces through the observation of people’s behaviour.
COMPEITIONS 06 URA CUBE Compeition 2018@Serangoon Central,Singapore The project site is at Serangoon Central,Singapore.The Project is to develop a community hub that integrates both the sliver and the young generation.My team took inspiration of the history of Serangoon in weaving the 2 generations together.
‘’ Late Nights, constantly brewing Ideas, Magic & Teh Peng”
Acknowledgements This porfolio marks the end of my 3 years architecture journey in my polytechnic years.There were many challenges along the way, & I cannnot be more grateful to have supportive friends & family in my architecture pursuit. A special thanks to Zalina Sapie , Lim Wei Ling , Lee Weoi Min , Low CJ , Jasmine , Jashi , John , Michael & Anthony who have shaped me into the designer I am today. I am humbled by these opportunities & guidance with your knowledge. I definitely would not have come this far for if it was not for all your support too !
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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI
Our Micro-Macro Mission
Learning made intuitive & explorative, in the segregated social fabric of ‘Baby Town’ Punggol through the principles of Wu Wei
ENTRANCE ‘Welcome to the Intuitecture!’
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DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE
A catalyst of second chances at love
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MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT
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THE WALKING MOSQUE
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A WEAVERS CONFLUENCE
Unravelling an accepting generation of milkmen & cows. A lucrative approach to milk
His cry echos a veil,limitless cape shifting & enveloping.As gathering shadows grow, a sanctuary open yet closed
A conversation of dreaming , living & giving
MIC-SION
Our Micro-Macro Mission CLIENT PROJECT / ZIC & MR LOW NICHOLAS WONG , WATI , IFFAH , RISMAH & JOLENE BREWING TIME: 6 WEEKS (OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2020) Architecture is the embodiment of the human condition, which satisfies the basic archaic needs of people.Lampung Bay, Kalianda, Indonesia experiences annual tsunamis that ravages the shores & the way of life of Indonesians.Mic-son explores the ideas of a Tsunami Diasaster Shelter through the Micro-Macro concept & retrofitting of modular easy to assemble furniture.
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EXPLORATIONS.MIC-SION
Sun & Wind Direction
Tsunami Inundation Limit 170m
Human Density
The chosen site is at Lampung Bay Indonesia.It often experiences tsunamis during the year.This is due to the neighbouring volcano, Mount Krakatoa that does is an active volcano.The waves travel 170m into shore.
THE HUMAN CONDITION ‘OUR MICRO-MACRO MISSION’
Healthcare
Living
Hospitals.Nursing Homes.Trauma Centres.Isolation Wards.
Co-Living Spaces.Homeless Shelters.Communal Spaces.Live.Work.Play
The Human Condition
Mic-son is assembled using only a family of 5.The structure is first laid out in the early stages without any power tools.
After which, the cladding & other external detailings are included added on.
SHORE
Energy Resources
Food/Sustenance
Renewable energy systems supporting programs
Renewable energy systems supporting programs
Healthcare
Living
Hospitals.Nursing Homes.Trauma Centres.Isolation Wards.
Co-Living Spaces.Homeless Shelters.Communal Spaces.Live.Work.Play
The Human Condition
Site Section A-A Scale 1:2500
URBAN SITE
The human condition is closely followed as the programmatic approach to Mic-son. Aspects such as Healthcare & Living is considered.
SPACE PLANNING.MIC-SION BIRD’S EYE VIEWS
FLOOR PLANS
BIRD’S EYE VIEWS
Level 2
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The human condition is closely followed as the programmatic approach to Mic-son. Aspects such as Healthcare & Living is considered.
RESTING AREAS- 2ND FLOOR
RESTING AREAS- 1ST FLOOR
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FURNITURE KITCHENETTE
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Slotting Floor Slab
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Slotting 2nd Level Floor Slab Assembling Roof and Skylights
CONNECTORS
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INTUITECTURE: THE ART OF WU WEI.
FINAL YEAR PROJECT / LOW CJ , LEE WEOI MIN BREWING TIME: 20 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2021) Learning, Eating and Playing Made Intuitive and Explorative. Education in Singapore has long established a syllabus-based approach to learning, heavily characterized by rote learning. This regimented way of learning is counter to the ideals of Wu Wei. Actionless Actions, a principle of Wu Wei, informs an new intuitive and explorative approach to learning for the children of ‘Baby Town Punggol’.
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The Site. THE WU WEI MASTERPLAN
DN 3966 Time Odyssey In A City of Lost Memories
PRESENT SITE PLAN Legend Greenery
Development Layer
The Punggol neighboorhood consists of surrounding developments such as HDBs & a childcare centre.
The Site.
Developments
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Greenery Layer
Residential Spaces Religious Spaces
Greenery Spaces
Educational Spaces
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THE WU WEI MANIFESTO
Residential Spaces Religious Spaces
Legend
Educational Spaces
Greenery
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In this manifesto, HDBs will be repurposed to serve as linkways into the intuitecture. The existing childcare center is demolished.
ENTRANCE ‘Welcome to the Intuitecture!’
THE REKINDLING OF INTERLOCKING ‘Discovering the origins of food!’
WISDOM’S WAY
RIDGES OF FOOD APPRECIATION
‘Learning to communicate with the residents of Punggol!’
‘Cultivating an appreciation for multicultural food!’
CLEANSING WELL
CLEANSING RIVER
‘Water’s significance’
‘Nature’s beauty in harmony’
LINKWAY TO INTUITECTURE ‘Integrating our Punggol residents’
DEITY OF LONE STUMPS ‘Unravelling higher faith with nature as a guru’
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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI
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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI
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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI
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Entrance
Wisdom’s Way
Linkway to Intuitecture
The Rekindling of Interlocking & Ridges of Food Appreciation
Technical Drawings
Cleansing Well
Cleansing River
Deity of Lone Stumps
DESTINY’S BIRD OF PARADISE STUDIO PROJECT / JASMINE TAN BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2019) With an innovative way of form finding,biomimicry ventures beyond boundaries to create spaces inspired by living creatures. Destiny’s Bird of Passage was inspired by the wisdom of the Venus Flower Basket (Euplectella Aspergillum)with an aim to tackle a social issue in the urban context of Singapore.
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EXPLORATIONS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE
THE GENIUS-VENUS BASKET FLOWER (EUPLECTELLA ASPERGILLIUM)
The site nestles in the urban areas of the urban area in Singapore,Newton.As shown,the site is heavily forested in the heart of urbanisation in the region.In the region.In this day and age,there is a social situation of enclaves formed throughout the area;leaving people integrated from one another.
SITE ANALYSIS
Left to right: The Venus Flower Basket(Euplectella Aspergillum) is made of spicules. These spicules fuse together under a process called biomineralization. Wind Direction Legend
Connectivity Legend Connectivity Path
Prevailant Wind Direction
Left to right: The Venus Flower Basket (Euplectella Aspergillum) consists of numerous layers that weave together into its cylindrical shape.
Legend Scale 1:2500 Location of Site
Sun Direction Legend Sun Path
Human Flow Legend Human Flow
PROGRAM:
COMMUNAL RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IN URBAN CONTEXT REGION OF NEWTON, SINGAPORE PHASE 3: UNCERTAINTY : A MOMENTAL PHASE OF SEEING & BELIEVING
PHASE 5: REVELATION : A UNION OF TWO SOULS
PHASE 6: THE IN-BETWEEN : TRANSITIONAL SPACES TO DWELLING PODS
STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE
LAYER 1
Layer 1 LAYER 2
Layer 2 LAYER 3
The result of the shapes weaved on the venus basket flower is due to the venus basket flower is due to the layering of the grids to form patterns.A spatial experience can be archieved through the manipulation of these layers .
LAYERS 1+2
LAYER 1
LAYERING ANALYSIS
Front View
Pulling of layers ( Upward Motion ) FRONT VIEW
Front View
SIDE VIEW
3D View
LAYER 2
Side View The pulling of nets upwards creates spaces when held in tension as seen in layer 1. Conversely,spaces become more defined when ‘walls’ define it as seen in layer 2.
Side View
LAYER 2
Front View Front View
3D View Side View
3D View
Pulling of layers ( Downward Motion )
Side View
LAYER 1 LAYERS 1+2
Front View
Side View
Front View 3D View
Side View
Pulling the layers with an outward and downward motion creates spaces that are narrow and of great depth.
STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE LAYERING ANALYSIS
Layer 1
Interlocking Layers FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Front View
Side View
Layer 2
3D View
Front View
Openess and Clarity of Layers Finding Purpose in Different Materials of Layers
Layer 1
Degree of Visibility
Layer 3
Degree of Visibility
Plastic Sheet Degree of Openess
Paper Foam Degree of Openess
Side View
Area of Vision
Since paper foam is opqaue,nothing can be seen from the other side.
Legend Line of Penetration
Hence,the diagram shows that paper foam is inpenetrable.
Layer 2
Area of Vision
Legend
Legend
Plan View
Legend
Plan View
Side View
Summary Paper foam: Opaque and Impermeable
Degree of Visibility
Mosquito Netting Degree of Openess
Since plastic is considered a transparent material,the material can be seen through completely. Summary
Line of Penetration
Hence,the diagram shows that plastic film is Impenetrable.
Plastic Film: Transparent and Impermeable
Layer Analysis of Different Materials Types of spaces
Qualities
Layer 1 Paper Foam
Opaque
Concrete Layer 2 Mosquito Netting Ephermal
Impermeable Opaque Permeable
Events Confirmation
Growth
Side View Legend Area of Vision
Due to the nature of the mosquito net,its permeable nature makes the material semi visible.
Plan View Legend Line of Penetration
Hence,the diagram shows that mosquito netting is penetrable.
Summary Mosquito Netting:Semi transparent and Permeable
Layer 3 Plastic Film Porous
Transparent Impermeable
Revelation/Disclosure
With relevance to the qualities of the materials used for the layers of the study model,different types of spaces are formulated.In addition,these spaces are translated into words regarding life events-Confirmation,Growth and Revelation/Disclosure.
STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE EXTRACTING THE ESSENCE OF THE GURU: SYSTEM FINDING Interlocking layers Layer 1+2+3
Plan View Front View
Exploded View Of Guru Isometric View Based on the previous studies done in the guru,the grid is one of the shapes its weaving consists of.
Transformation and Extraction of the Guru to System
Side View
Formation of Chain
Plan View Legend
Layer 1
Areas of Shrinking
Plan View
Grids decrease in size to form System
Creating the System
A series of modules join together to form a long chain.
The Module
Isometric View Layer 2
Layer 1
Manupulating the Modules Plan view
Exploded Isometric View
Exploded View A module of the system
The model consists of mutlpile layers that curl up to form an architecture.
3D View
The modules consists of sitcks that join together to form squares.
Layer 2
A Chain of Modules
Legend Area of Rotation
A front view of the model.
Plan View A Chain of modules
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5 PHASES OF DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE 1.TRANSIENCE 2.ONE HIT WONDER 3.UNCERTAINTY 4.UNION 5.FAMILARITY
SPACE PLANNING SLEEPING QUARTERS DISCOVERY PATH GOSSIP/COMMUNAL SPACE
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MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT STUDIO PROJECT / LIM WEI LING & ZALINA SAPIE BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2020) In this era, the topic of inclusiveness is often associated with preconceived notions to bridge intergenerational gaps between together amongst man. What if we incorporate cultural practices to redefine and delve into the deeper meaning of architecture? The Mass Rapid Milk Transit sets differences apart- A self sustaining architecture that revolves around man & cows through the lucrative approach to milk.
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EXPLORATIONS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT
1846
1913
1950
1975
2005
2019
SITE PLAN 1820s
Mosque Street
19301940s
MAPPINGS OF CROSS STREET (1846-2019) Present Legend Production Site
Cross Street
Circulation of Milk Peddlar
Distribution Site
Cross street-Known for being a Milk Village, once roamed with indian milk peddlars in the streets.These peddlars produce milk in Mosque Street, before selling it in Cross Street. In present day, the site has transformed into Telok Ayer MRT Station.
PROGRAM FORMATION
PAST
PRESENT
PROPOSED CONCEPT
Incorporating the past and the present,the Mass Rapid Milk Transit aims to produce and deliver milk sourced freshly from both Cows and Goats to all parts of Singapore.It also manufactures all sorts of products made from milk that reaps benefits to its customers.
EXPLORATIONS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT FEATURES OF MILK PEDDLARS
TIMELINE OF MILK VILLAGE
Delivery of Milk Methods: Types of Peddling
TYPICAL PEDDLARS
5:00 Wakes Up
6:00 Prepares Breakfast
7:00 Feed Goats
Fellow Milkman goes out to buy groceries 6:30
Mobility in Peddlers
9:00 Milk Goats
Prepare lunch 10:00
12:00
21:00
Eat lunch
Dinner Time
Peddle Milk to Loyal Customers 14:00
Sell Milk At Shop
Prepare Dinner
17:00
19:00
23:00 Bed Time
The daily life of a milkman in Milk Village heavily revolves around the presence of cows & goats. The 24 hour timeline involves these animals in most activities.
SUPERIMPOSING THE PAST INTO THE PRESENT - THE WANDERING RESERVOIR
Mobility Mobility in in Peddlers Peddlers
VEHICULAR PEDDLARS
Milkman ised by :Milk Milkman :Milk
Milk
Legend Direction of motion
Legend Legend Legend
Legend Legend Degree of Tilt Degree ofDegree Tilt of Tilt
Direction of ofmotion motion Direction
‘The Wandering Reservoir’
As depicted in the collage, the livelihood of the milkmen involves wandering around the streets for potential customers to earn their keep.
COLLAGES-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT FORM REVELATION
PLAN COLLAGE
DAILY ROUTINE OF MILKMAN AT MASS RAPID MILK PRODUCTION TRANSIT MILK PRODUCTION CENTRE MILKING FACILITY
MILK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
OTHERS
‘THE COMMUNE’ MASS LAUNDRY CLEANING AREA
Front View
Plan View
Side View
3D View
HEALING MILK PRODUCTION CENTRE MILK SPA
MASS LAUNDRY CLEANING AREA
MILKING FACILITY
Plan View
MILK SPA
STUDY MODELS
‘THE COMMUNE’
The intervention consists of multiple buildings, each serving different purposes to serve in the community. Elements taken from the milkmen in the past reveal a skeletal structure which can be interpreted as habitable spaces.
SECTIONAL COLLAGE
MILK SPA
HEALING MILK FACILITY
THE FEAST- A FEASTING GROUND MAN & ANIMALS
MILK PRODUCTION PLANT
LINKWAY TO MILK SPA
THE COMMUNE
PLANS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT SCALE 1:1000
THE FEAST
MASS LAUNDRY FACILITY
LINKWAY TO MILK SPA HEALING MILK FACILITY
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EAST MILK PRODUCTION CENTRE
MILK SPA
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MASS LAUNDRY FACILITY PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
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THE COMMUNE
HEALING MILK FACILITY
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT THE COMMUNE
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250 MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL COLUMN 300MM REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB 250 MM SOIL 50 MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL BAR 300MM REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB
25 MM FILTRATE 100 MM DRAINAGE
75MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL ROD
10 MM WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
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THE WALKING MOSQUE STUDIO PROJECT / LEE WEOI MIN & ALVIN TAN BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2019) The Walking Mosque depicts a new way of living through an Imam- A leader of Muslim prayer.In this accoustically enhanced architecture, the intervention is a catalyst for community, people from all walks of life in the streets of Kinta Road, Singapore.
SCAN HERE FOR CIRCULATION PATH
EXPLORATIONS-THE WALKING MOSQUE
THE ANATOMY OF ARCHITECTURE THE VILLAGER AND THE DWELLING OF MAGIC
The project is about formulating a new design of a dwelling thinking through the persona of a person that is attached to the site.I proposed a dwelling unit for a muslim man that is an Imam at Kinta Road based on the how he attracts fellow muslim to an open area to pray together. Pictures documenting the journey to Hindoo Road.
KINTA ROAD
VERDUN ROAD
HINDOO ROAD
The project kicked off with identifying 3 sites of interest based on the life the people.Collages and pictures document the life of these individuals. Collage of the life of a Cardboard Collector at Hindoo Road. Pictures taken at Hindoo Road.
Pictures documenting the journey to Verdun Road. Pictures taken at Verdun Road. Collage of the life of a Restaurant Owner at Verdun Road.
STUDY MODELS-THE WALKING MOSQUE
KINTA ROAD
VERDUN ROAD
Final Site Location
Pictures taken at Kinta Road.
Pictures documenting the journey to Kinta Road.
HINDOO ROAD
Collage of the life of an Imam at Kinta Road.
‘His cry echoes a veil,limitless cape shifting and enveloping.As gathering shadows grow,a sanctuary open yet closed.’
STUDY MODELS
SITE ANALYSIS WALKING MOSQUE LAYER
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Imam(Prayer leader)
7 am
Muslim’s Circulation Before prayers Transitioning point
A series of study models investigating enhanced accoustic qualities.
After prayers
Imams’s Circulation After prayers Direction of Mecca
12 pm
A plan view of Kinta Road and the surrounding nature of the site. The Walking Mosque layer describes that circulation of the Imam of the site.When the imam is absent at the site before prayer timing,there are no muslims.
When the imam is present,a group of muslims follow the imam to pray.
A curved profile brings a different experience of levelling. Final Model 7 pm
Concave surfaces collect sound,Convex surfaces deflect sound.
SURROUNDINGS-THE WALKING MOSQUE
ZAMAN CENTRE
AIK HOE MOTOR PRIVATE LTD
EMRI ELECTONICS PRIVATE LTD
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YI TE PRIVATE LTD
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SURROUNDINGS-THE WALKING MOSQUE
UNITED 21 SINGAPORE
KINTA ROAD
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PLANS & ELEVATIONS-THE WALKING MOSQUE
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PERSPECTIVES-THE WALKING MOSQUE
IMAM’S DWELLING +ACCOUSTIC MIRRORS CONCRETE
CLEANSING RIVER WATER
PLATFORM SOIL
STRUCTURAL COLUMNS CONCRETE
STRUCTURAL SLAB CONCRETE
THROUGHFARE CONCRETE
PROGRAM: MIXED USED DEVELOPEMENT; RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNAL RELIGIOUS AREA, KINTA ROAD, SINGAPORE The program for the architecture is a multi purpose communal area.During prayer timings the architecture serves as a place of worship for Muslims.The undulating surface gives an impression to visitors that one must go on a journey to find enlightenment which is the Imam.After prayer timings,the space transforms back into its orginal form:a communal area that is free for all to use.The domes serves as a home for the Imam and also make the architecture accoustically enhanced.
A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE
URA COMPETITION/ LOW CJ & SHIRMINE NICHOLAS WONG , MABEL ,WATI, SIEW HUI, JOHN LIM, KEITH,YONG KIT , ALPHONSIUS
BREWING TIME: 1 WEEK (NOVEMBER 2018) A conversation of dreaming living & giving, A Weaver’s Confluence takes flight in the urban landscape of Serangoon Central, Singapore. The intervention aims to tie the social fabric between the silver & young generation of serangoon.
EXPLORATIONS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE URA CUBE URBAN PLANNING SERANGOON CENTRAL,SINGAPORE
THE TEAM
The site is at Serangoon Central,Singapore.The project is to develop a community hub that can potentially serve as a new heart for the serangoon central precint,to preserve the identity of serangoon and so as to bridge the gap between the silver and the young generation. The title of this project is called a weaver’s confluence.We envision the scheme to be one that heavily involves the roots of Serangoon;where the rangoon bird used to inhabit the area of Serangoon.With that,my team incorporates this concept for the architecture and the connectivity of the scheme.
SITE PHOTOS
Team Members include(From top left): John,Yong Kit,Alphonsius,Keith,Siew Hui,Mabel,Wati,Nicholas(Me) & Justin Facilitators:Shirmine(NUS Student Helper) Lecturers:CJ & Weoi Min
Site photos of the surroundings of Serangoon Central.The photos show the amenities and the type of housing present currently at the site of interest.
EXPLORATIONS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE CONCEPT FORMATION
A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE A Conversation of Living,Dreaming and Giving
My team and I decided to brainstorm for possible ideas through collaging.We discovered the main concepts that we intend to use in our scheme;dignity kitchen as it holds great significant value to the present reality of Serangoon Gardens.
DESIGNS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE DESIGN + ZONING
Draft Zoning Plan
Residential Block
Final Zoning Plan
SKETCHES
Dignity Kitchen
Left to Right: Individual layers that form the final zoning plan
Left and Right:Car Theatre
Based on the collage my team has done,we did the first zoning plan which served as a base for the following versions of the zoning plan. For the final zoning plan,we incorporated the respective proposed spaces;a town council,car theatre,residential blocks & a soup kitchen.
Town Council
DESIGNS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE FINAL DESIGN
FINAL MODEL
Based on the collage my team has done,we did the first zoning plan which served as a base for the following versions of the zoning plan. For the final zoning plan,we incorporated the respective proposed spaces;a town council,car theatre,residential blocks & a soup kitchen.
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