ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO NAJWA HARZANI
ORANG ASLI CULTURAL VILLAGE Pulau Banding Ecotourism Architecture Studio 4 – Best Project Asia Young Designer Award Finalist
Pulau Banding Ecotourism Banding Island, being inhabited by Orang Asli mostly of the Semang tribe rather portrays the true identity of the place itself. The indigenous people bear a million and one unique cultural values and tradition yet to be known to the world. However, due to the isolation of these people
during
independence
the era
post-
and
the
rapid current of modernisation, these FLOATING MARKET BUGGY DROP OFF
cultures
and
customs
remain hidden from the public eyes and hearts. This cultural village is introducing the lifestyle of Orang Asli to the public
and
giving
them
a
chance to truly experience and feel the situation of the Orang ECO VILLAGE BUGGY DROP OFF
Asli lifestyle, and at the same time
preserving
Orang
Asli’s
cultural sustainability. Orang Asli is known to be close to nature. Nature plays a major role in their everyday lives, from their clothes to their houses , nature is a part of the essentials in their daily routine. Hence
to
highlight
the
representation of Orang Asli in the design, plants - a part of nature are thoroughly adapted in the design. Different parts of plants are used in interpreting its function and its form is adapted - branches as circulation, leaves as the main activity area of production, and even pistil as an important hub for growth of the area. N
SITE PLAN
IDEA SKETCHES
Buggy pickup
Orang Asli quarters
Boat jetty
River chalets
Floating market restaurant BOH
reception
Floating experience dining
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MAIN BUILDING PLAN
gallery
lobby & reception
SECTION
cultural workshop
open lounge
Floating structure pontoon
View towards river chalets
View towards main resort building
View towards floating market
View towards floating market
FLOATING MARKET
View towards main building
RUMPUN AFFORDABLE HOMES Architecture Studio 3 PR1MA-PAM Architecture Ideas Student Competition First Prize Winner
PR1MA Affordable Homes The future intentions for this design is to instil multifunctionality, flexibility and compacity in order to achieve a quality affordable living. Adapting IBS, the home designs are based on the concept of building blocks. Each block is a standardised module which could be constructed just like Lego, stacked on one another, and allowing its corners to be able to expand in the future. The efficiency of a square enables it to grow into the rectangular layout applied in spatial design. A variety of configuration of the layout can be achieved, thus making it rather adaptable to the availability of space. It suits the objective to grow homes, rather than simply to live in a house. With the expandable design, growing families could continue to stay and add more spaces or rooms to their homes to accommodate their capacity. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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SITE PLAN
3D component
precast staircase precast window
STRUCTURES
GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIES
Perspective view
[RE]VIVE [RE]DEFINE [RE]JUVENATE Professional Work - Suncheon International Competition for Architectural Ideas Participation
[Re]miniscence of the Old City Suncheon holds over 700 years of history in its nooks and crannies. This is a tribute to a culture based on respect for its history and traditions. The design process was a series of rethinking vernacular architecture, an expression of it in the modern language. Transitioning from the Old City archetype to the urban environment does not mean culture and tradition are to be completely abandoned. Our design proposal is an epitome of bringing the old into the new, a fusion of eras via reinterpretation, an evolution of the past days. The photograph of how the Suncheon Fortress South Gate looked like back then is an inspiration to revive the original environment of the city. The intention isn’t to merely re-create what already is, but to re-define it. The design is a re-interpretation of the famous architectural typology of the olden days, the thatched-roof buildings common before the industrial era. The thatched-roof were a symbol of a close-knit community, in which the maintenance of the roof was a cooperation between fellow neighbours every year. For us, the community value it adhered to was an important symbolism and element that need to be preserved. Although community spirit is not instilled through thatching of the roof in this scheme, we have specially designed a lush open green space for the community to interact and carry out activities - having picnics, basking, enjoying the view, etc.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FORMULATION DIAGRAM
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ART CENTRE MULTIPURPOSE THEATRE EXPERIENCE ROOM VISITOR CENTRE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION BASEMENT ENTRANCE ACCESSIBLE PARKING GREEN WALKWAY BRIDGE CAFÉ CAFÉ NEW YEONJA RU OPEN COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE
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SITE PLAN
Perspective view from main road
MUZIUM WARISAN KEMERDEKAAN Professional Work – Museum for PNB 118 Development in Kuala Lumpur Ongoing Project
IDEA SKETCHES
Kitchen
Souvenir shop Gallery
Gallery
GROUND LEVEL – Gallery & Cafe
SECTION
LAMINATED CLEAR GLASS TO MANUF’S DETAIL
LAMINATED CLEAR GLASS TO MANUF’S DETAIL
VERSILOCK PEDESTAL SUPPORTS
G.I. STEEL FRAMES TO ENGINEER’S DETAIL
LED LIGHT SOURCE
STONE CLADDING LAMINATED FROSTED GLASS TO MANUF’S DETAIL LAMINATED FROSTED GLASS TO MANUF’S DETAIL
FIN WALL DETAIL
Perspective view from linear park
(collaborative work with office visualisation team under my supervision)
NAJWA HARZANI BINTI EZUMI HARZANI Architectural Portfolio for M. Arch D Application Sept 2018 Oxford Brookes University