P O R T F O L I O - a documentation of architectural journey by NURHAYATI NORDIN
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// EDUCATION B Architecture , 2009-2011 (University of Malaya) B Science (Architecture), 2005-2008 (University of Malaya) // WORKING EXPERIENCES
Nurhayati is an architect, graduated in 2011 from University of Malaya. She worked previously in a designoriented studio for 5 years. She played a pivotal role in the design development and realization of Belum Rainforest Resort in Banding Island. The project published in the region of ASIA (ARCASIA) Magazine. She is looking for unique opportunities to utilize and hone her skills as a passionate designer and problem solver by working with professionals architectural community.
Nurhayati Nordin +6017 6868745 yattnrdn@gmail.com
Architect Production Assistant Survey Assistant Assistant Architect Internship Research Assistant
(2011-2016) (June-July 2013) (May 2011) (2008-2009) (2007) (2007)
Juteras Design Workshop Sdn Bhd The Living Museum, George Town Heritage Celebration George Town Heritage Properties Audit Arkitek Pital Sow & Allan Sdn Bhd BZ Architect University of Malaya
// PAST WORKS // Completed projects Belum Rainforest Pavilion, Banding Island, Perak Belum Rainforest Resort Phase 2, Banding Island, Perak Hornbill Restaurant, Belum Rainforest Resort , Banding Island, Perak Tanjung Wan Villa, Banding Island, Perak // Design proposal projects Banding Island Masterplan – a planning for estate bungalows Penchala Hill Masterplan Masterplan for a Mosque & School in Sungai Besi Cyberjaya Mosque Penchala Hill Residential Development, Kuala Lumpur Social Housing, Kedah Khoo Kongsi Boutique Hotel, Penang Lumira Hotel, Oman Mixed Development in Cyberjaya // AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2016 2015 2014 2012 2010
Belum Rainforest Pavilion – shortlisted in PAM (Malaysia Institute of Architect) Award Belum Rainforest Resort Phase 2 – publication in ARCASIA Magazine Belum Rainforest Resort Phase 2 & Tanjung Wan Villa – shortlisted in PAM (Malaysia Institute of Architect) Award Final Year Design Thesis – publication in Architecture Malaysia (AM) Magazine Nippon Paint Young Designer Award – Silver Award (Architecture) Archustic XXll Architectural Workshop – Runner Up in ‘Sound of the Streets’ Design Competition Green Affordable Residential Comeptition by Sime Darby – Honorable Mention
// ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 2010 2009
// SKILLS o o o
UM-KHU Southeast Asia Housing Design Program - Participate in ‘High Density Low Rise Affordable Housing, Kuala Lumpur’ design project with Kyung Hee University students UM-USC Joint Studio Summer Program - Participate in ‘Ban Nam Yen School, Thailand’ design project in collaboration with University of South California students AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Free hand drawing, sketching, photography Language: English & Malay
// B E L U M R A I N F O R E S T P A V I L I O N BANDING ISLAND,PERAK
// c o m p l e t e d (2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 6) // s h o r t l i s t e d i n P A M a w a r d 2 0 1 6
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Belum Rainforest Pavilion is located in a wooded area in Tasik Temenggor - Pulau Banding, approximately 368 kilometers away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. A spot known best to experience the wild rainforest.
The existing trees on site were carefully identified and preserved in order to retain the preliminary design idea of spaces organized and arranged to suit the site condition.
The development was designed to take advantage of existing site conditions and the breathtaking views of the surrounding, while at the same time being careful enough to minimize its impact on the natural environment. The project thus, is developed through careful deliberation on strategies and went through a rigorous process of physical site study.
The experience is centered on spaces intertwined with existing and additional greens on both horizontal and vertical planes. Experiences of being in close proximity to the forest are further heighten with the interplay of shade and temperature, all controlled by the surroundings.
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300mm thick rammed earth walls were compacted indigenously on site with tried and tested mixture of earth and cement. The wall is a narrative reflection of the change in water levels where the earthy edges of the lake are exposed during the low water season. The walls are carefully placed as a garden entrance statement and state the beginning of the journey for visitors. Visitors pass through a narrow walkway which eventually leads them towards an open garden with an infinity water body framing the views to the lake and the hills. Subtle discoveries such as these creeps up on the visitors unknowingly, providing pleasant surprises throughout.
The construction of rammed earth wall
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view from the lake water feature detail
Sitting quietly next to the main meeting Pavilion is a 20m long with 200mm depth of water feature cantilevered over the slope. A void crafted out from the pool leads to an open air viewing deck on lower level overlooking the Temengor Lake. The water feature is lined with dark cement render finishes, emphasizing the jungle stillness and reflecting the ever-changing light permeating through the forest canopy.
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The 140 square metres rainforest pavilion hall is an articulated space, carefully proportioned to produce spatial quality appropriate to host special events. Elements are cleverly juggled together, portrayed especially so in the way the 27 degrees pitched Belian shingles roof are juxtaposed against its flat roof neighbors. The exposed timber roof structure provides the necessary lightness and elegance to the room. The bold presence of the timber structure emphasizes the stark transparency of void below. It granted the users a new experience, both mentally and physically. It mimics the light and spacious feeling of standing on the forest floor while looking up to dense tree canopies
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with deep roof overhangs to provide shade and protection from heavy tropical rains
The architecture is about a minimalistic tropical building which is humble – not standing up nor competing with the environment. Fluid interaction between the outdoor and indoor spaces, pitched roofs with wide eaves providing shade and permeable walls for cross ventilation are important architectural cues on site. Natural light pours into the pavilion space through large sliding door opening with rattan screens. Used to offset the richness of timber, the finishes and their exquisite materiality give the interiors an intimate feel. To its side, a timber deck cantilevers over the slope offering immediate contact with the surrounding.
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Cross ventilation is encouraged through the liberal use of reinforced bar screen. Spaces are generally opened to the prevailing breezes. Exposed reinforced bar steel structure reveals the simple, natural beauty of it – visually light, weightless, but rigid at the same time. The apparent contrast in solid mass and the lightness of the site is a playful take on blurring the lines between in and out. Standing on site, one simply emerges with nature.
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On-site construction was detailed out meticulously, as its technicality and structure forms the building’s aesthetics. Suspended off-form concrete walls with exposed rebar structural systems are greatly feature throughout the project.
It encourages recycling and reusing of formworks while at the same time revealing the strength and limits of the material itself.
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The palette of material of choice in the project was chosen to blend in with surrounding scenery, timber, concrete and steel all mesh together with material junctions to evoke a strong sense of place and locality, in material, form and sense. Custom designed furniture, signages and accessories were crafted by skilled workshops out of materials sourced locally. The revival of craftsmenship and handiwork, reaffirms that design work should always be an expression of culture and labour.
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Moving in and out through the spaces, the physical boundaries of the building are significantly blurred, appropriating the architectural experience to the natural environment. The airy green pockets between the spaces, the expansive front lawn and naturally ventilated walkways are equally vital as its enclosed and
exclusive meeting halls and rooms. The spatial flow does not merely cater the project brief, but focuses on making room for interaction and possibilities, creating an architecture which allows social gatherings, connections and communication.
// B E L U M R A I N F O R E S T R E S O R T ( P H A S E ll ) BANDING ISLAND,PERAK
// c o m p l e t e d (2 0 1 1 – 2 0 1 3) // s h o r t l i s t e d i n P A M a w a r d 2 0 1 4
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The resort is located in Tasik Temenggor, Pulau Banding, about 368 kilometers away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. Surrounded by one of the oldest rainforest in the world - Royal Belum, the island aims to be a ground for ecological sustainable development.
The new phase of the resort consists of 36 deluxe suites (18 garden view units and 18 lake view units), roof top terrace, open dining, 3 private dining rooms, 6 tropical villas, 1 swimming pool, a new reception and drop off.
// B E L U M R A I N F O R E S T R E S O R T ( P H A S E ll )
The design of the new phase revisited tropical architecture by focusing on the immediate context rather than assembling stereotypical images of tropical resort. It was carefully designed with minimal enclosure to allow intimate moments with the tropical weather of breeze, sounds and aroma.
General contour of the site was kept with minimal earthworks. The rooms and villas were organized in clusters taking cues from the various levels providing a feel like nurtured organically from the ground.
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Instead of a long contiguous hotel block, deluxe rooms were designed in modulars and arranged in clusters to suit the various levels of the site. A shear wall system that encourages recycle and reuse of formworks was introduced. The structural solution was revealed as part of the building elevation, stark and understated.
// B E L U M R A I N F O R E S T R E S O R T ( P H A S E ll )
Rammed earth walls were compacted indigenously at site through the mixture of earth and cement. The wall is a narrative reflection, of the change in the water levels where the earthy edges of the lake is exposed during the low water season. It keeps the nearby areas cold and encourages the opening of the room at ground floor to the courtyard.
// B E L U M R A I N F O R E S T R E S O R T ( P H A S E ll ) The rooms were carefully designed to frames the views of garden at ground floor and the lake view at upper level. The immutability standard hotel room layout was replaced with stimulation, challenges, and open –ended spaces. It granted a new experience, both mentally and physically.
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Natural ventilated walkways meandering through the site at various levels. A labyrinth of spaces that blur the line between indoor and outdoor greeted as you move around the resort. Greens were intertwined with the building vertically and horizontally, culminating into a roof top garden terrace with breathtaking view of the Tasik Temenggor.
The construction details investigate the strength and lightness of materials in relation to its techniques or procedures. It tested the definition of spatial relationship and composition of forms, defining what would eventually be the design value of a space.
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publication ARCASIA Architects Regional Council Asia Magazine
// H O R N B I L L R E S T A U R A N T BELUM RAINFOREST RESORT,BANDING ISLAND,PERAK
// c o m p l e t e d (2 0 1 2)
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// PHOTOGRAPHY (architecture)