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I am currently a graduate of Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma in Architecture. As such, I am a driven individual who is always up for the challenge. As a pursuer of architectural excellence, I constantly explore new ways of forming architecture in my projects, having been exposed to the concept of magic in architecture. The software skills that I have gained provided new tools for planning and design.

Nationality

Singaporean Year of Birth

2001

Contact No.

+65 9019 2961 Email Address

quekbingjustin@gmail.com Instagram

@arx.jqb

Education

Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic (2018-2021) GCE ‘O’ Levels Nan Chiau High School (2014-2017) Other Training

Being involved in various community service projects and voluntary work has broadened my outlook towards the world and made me more empathetic towards people and more passionate towards creating a better society. My vision is for architecture to benefit the community through my projects.

Key Interests Architecture, Architectural Visualisation, Interior Design Relevant Project Experiences Year 3 Studio Project: Time Odyssey in a City of Lost Memories Studying the Chinese Zodiac and its relations, I designed a shopping complexcum-farming space, which acts as a decision maker for those who enter the space, situated along Yishun Avenue 1. Year 2 Studio Project: Travels in Parallel Reality

xxx!nyala 31st Architectural Student Workshop (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), 2019

Merging two timelines in one architecture, I re-imagined Queenstown Driving Centre as a high-rise driving school whereby the space allows instructors and cars to be treated to a luxury, whereas the students suffer through the training.

CUBE Challenge for the Urban and Built Environment 2018

Year 2 Studio Project: Genius in Nature

Guangzhou-Hong Kong Study Trip, 2018

Through biomimicry of the sea creature known as the feather star, I designed a selfsustaining cluster of houses which uses capsules to cultivate resources. This cluster of houses would bridge the paved and forested ends of the Singapore Quarry.

Language Proficiency

English (Written and Spoken) Mandarin (Written and Spoken)

Year 1 Studio Project: The Villagers and their Dwelling Magic

Software Proficiency

The brief was to analyse the 'magic' of an interesting person in Little India. Observing a tobacco seller, I designed a building with camoflauged facades, hidden entrances and partitions.

Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit Adobe Illustrator, Photohop, Indesign Sketchup Rhinoceros 3D Lumion, Enscape Makar, Unity, Vuforia Awards

Admitted to the Director’s List Year 1 Semester 1, Semester 2 Year 2 Semester 1, Semester 2 Year 3 Semester 1 NYP Scholarship (‘O’ Level Pathway) Other Interests

NYP Peer Supporter Club, EXCO Member, 2019 NYP Mentoring Club, SubCommittee Member, 2019 Senior Integration Ambassador, 2019

Past Work Experiences Architectural Intern, Mark 12 Architects (2020-2021) As an architectural intern, I have assisted the principal architect in schematic design, modelling, drafting and detailing, as well as preparation of visuals and attending design meeting. The experience I have gained here has shaped me into a better designer and problem solver. Retail Assistant, Fairprice Finest Seletar Mall (2018) I was in charge of the drinks section, and my roles included restocking of shelves, clearing of stock palettes, and display of discounted items during the Chinese New Year Season.

FEATURED PROJECTS YEAR 3 STUDIO PROJECT TIME ODYSSEY IN A CITY OF LOST MEMORIES: MATCHMAKER FARMSHOPS

YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT GENIUS IN NATURE: S.T.A.R DWELLINGS 34 YEAR 1 STUDIO PROJECT THE VILLAGERS AND THEIR DWELLING MAGIC: THE CHAMELEON BUILDING

YEAR 2 ARCHITECTONICS PROJECT N1.8 DETAILED DRAWINGS 62 YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY: THE DRIVING CENTRE CONDOMINIUM

APR - AUG 2020

YEAR 3 STUDIO PROJECT

TIME ODYSSEY IN A CITY OF LOST MEMORIES: MATCHMAKER FARMSHOPS

MATCHMAKER FARMSHOPS

ARCHITECTURE AS A DECISION MAKER THROUGH THE CHINESE ZODIAC

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It is one’s innate nature to desire, and with multiple desires come choices to be made. The Chinese Zodiac has throughout history guided people on these choices in various aspects, like farming, celebration, and fate, to where it is akin to a governing rule. In this day, we are bombarded by numerous choices in life. The Chinese Zodiac however has only reduced to its matchmaking system in the

traditional Chinese idea of marriage, and whether the day is one’s good or bad day in various aspects. Matchmaker Farmshops therefore facilitates the following of fate, and with so architecture and the Chinese Zodiac could guide us in our decision making once again in our lives.

LOCATION:

TUTORS: MS LOW CHIOU JIING, MR JOHN GUK, MS LIM WEI LING, MR JASHIRUDEEN AR, MR LEE WEOI MIN

YISHUN AVENUE 1

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH Research Questions: - - - -

How can Chinese zodiac and Fengshui systems be translated into a new dwelling typology? How can architecture facilitate the passing of time through solar terms? Can we bring Chinese festive and/or farming culture into Singapore? Can architecture serve as a decision making system?

The Chinese Zodiac - Four Pillars of Destiny In Chinese astrology the animal signs assigned by year represent how others perceive you or how you present yourself. It is a common misconception that the animals assigned by year are the only signs, and many Western descriptions of Chinese astrology draw solely on this system. In fact, there are also animal signs assigned by month (called “inner animals”), by day (called “true animals”) and hours (called “secret animals”). Years

Days

Sexagenary Cycle (六十干支)

Chinese animal signs rule over days of the week, too. The term for them is “True Animals”. If your astrologer wishes to prepare a astrological chart, it is essential he or she knows the animals of your day of birth. Given there are only seven days of the week and 12 animals, there is some repetition or doubling up. The animals for each day are as follows:

- Ten Heavenly Stems (天干) + Twelve Earthly Branches (地支) 天干

天干

Within the Four Pillars of Destiny (八字), the year is the pillar representing information about the person’s family background and society or relationship with their grandparents. The person’s age can also be easily deduced from the sign of the person, the current sign of the year and the person’s perceived age

Monday: Goat Tuesday: Dragon, Pig Wednesday: Horse, Rooster Thursday: Rat Friday: Rabbit, Snake, Dog Saturday: Ox, Tiger Sunday: Monkey

Months

Hours

地支

60 years

The month is the pillar representing information about the person’s parents or childhood. Many Chinese astrologers consider the month pillar to be the most important one in determining the circumstances of one’s adult life.

Therefore, since I was born in 26 November 2001, which is a Monday, at 20:12, while I appear to be a Snake, I am internally a Pig, truly a Goat, and secretly a Dog

Since the Han Dynasty, the 12 Earthly Branches have been used to record the time of day. However, for the sake of entertainment and convenience, they have been replaced by the 12 animals. The 24 hours are divided into 12 periods, and a mnemonic refers to the behavior of the animals: 子时: 23:00 to 00:59. Rats are most active in seeking food. Rats also have a different number of digits on front and hind legs, thus earning Rat the symbol of “turn over” or “new start”. 丑时: 01:00 to 02:59. Oxen begin to chew the cud slowly and comfortably. 寅时: 03:00 to 04:59. Tigers hunt their prey more and show their ferocity. 卯时: 05:00 to 06:59. The Jade Rabbit is busy pounding herbal medicine on the Moon according to the tale. 辰时: 07:00 to 08:59. Dragons are hovering in the sky to give rain. 巳时: 09:00 to 10:59. Snakes are leaving their caves. 午时: 11:00 to 12:59. Horses are still standing. when the sun is high overhead and while other animals are resting 未时: 13:00 to 14:59. Goats eat grass and urinate frequently. 申时: 15:00 to 16:59. Monkeys are lively. 酉时: 17:00 to 18:59. Roosters begin to get back to their coops. 戌时: 19:00 to 20:59. Dogs carry out their duty of guarding the houses. 亥时: 21:00 to 22:59. Pigs are sleeping sweetly.

Every Chinese sign is composed of the five elements with relations, among those elements, of interpolation, interaction, over-action, and counter-action—believed to be the common law of motions and changes of creatures in the universe. Different people born under each animal sign supposedly have different personalities, and practitioners of Chinese astrology consult such traditional details and compatibilities to offer putative guidance in life or for love and marriage.

The Four Animal Trines and the Relationship between Animals

鼠龙猴 - Intense and powerful individuals capable of great good, who make great leaders - Intelligent - Magnanimous - Charismatic - Charming - Authoritative - Confident - Eloquent - Artistic

BUT

牛蛇鸡 - Possess endurance and application - Slow accumulation of energy - Meticulous in planning - Intelligent - Hardworking - Modest - Industrious - Loyal - Philosophical - Patient - Good-hearted - Morally upright

- Unpredictable - Manipulative - Jealous - Selfish - Aggresive - Vindictive - Deceitful

虎马狗 - Seek true love - Pursue humanitarian causes - Idealistic - Independent - Productive - Enthusiastic - Engaging - Dynamic - Honorable - Loyal - Protective

BUT

- Hold fixed opinions - Self-righteous - Egoistical - Vain - Judgemental - Narrow-minded - Petty

兔羊猪 - Calm nature - Reasonable approach - Seek aesthetic beauty - Artistic - Well-mannered - Compassionate - Caring - Self-sacrificing - Obliging - Sensible - Creative - Empathetic - Tactful - Prudent

- Impulsive - Rash - Rebellious - Quarrelsome - Anxious - Disagreeable - Stubborn

BUT

- Detached - Resigned to their condition - Naive - Pedantic - Insecure - Selfish - Indecisive - Pessimistic

Hierachy of 12

Jupiter’s (岁星) orbital period: 11.86 = approx. 12 years

12 x 2 Solar Terms 12 Earthly Branches

12 Animals

12 Double Hours

12 x 2 or 12 x 4 Cardinal Directions

MAPPING OF EVENTS ACROSS THE 24 SOLAR TERMS

Festivals

Spring

Summer

Farming

Autumn

Winter

SITE

2024-2043: Fengshui Period 9

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION The Chinese Fengshui principle states that “山管人丁水管财”. It means that countries with mountain clusters are heavily populated whereas countries or capital cities surrounded by water enjoys wealth enhancement. Since Singapore is fully surrounded by the South China Sea, it is said to be a “平洋龙” or “Peaceful Ocean Dragon” that is surrounded by “enclosed water” that equates to a wealthy nation.

In period 9, one can consider investing into Southern areas of Singapore that oversee North or Southeast direction water or open areas to increase wealth opportunities. Some examples of southern areas are Orchard, Sentosa, Marina Bay, Redhill, Dawson, Tanglin, Alexandra, Tiong Bahru, Duxton, Queenstown.

Yishun Avenue 1, scale 1:4000

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

SITE ANALYSIS

HDB Blocks (Under Construction)

Site Area: ~12960m²

HDB Blocks Khatib Bongsu Nature Park

Plant Nursery

Site

Yishun Dam

Johor Straits

Lower Seletar Reservoir

Surrounding Elements

Compass Orientation

Park Area

Sun Path

Urban Planning according to Master Plan 2019

Breeze from Lower Seletar Reservoir

Noise and Other forms of Pollution from Seletar Airport

Wind Direction

Other Elements

Khatib Bongsu Nature Park

Undeveloped Forested Area

Roads Surrounding Site

Greenery

CONCEPTS AND SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION Celebratory Spaces?

Farming Facilities?

Housing Units?

Systems and equipment

Empty spaces or transformable spaces?

Harvest and storage

Stages Main celebratory spaces + sub celebratory spaces?

Communal Facilities?

Magic?

Rotating mechanism Transforming connections?

CONCEPT MODELS

PROGRAM Supermarket Level Supermarket (6) - Access Supermarket Level for all(6)Level - Access (6) - for Access all for all

Food Centre LevelFood (5) - Centre Rotating FoodLevel Centre mechanism (5)Level - Rotating (5) that- Rotating mechanism mecha tha ‘decides’ the food ‘decides’ stall one‘decides’ the should foodgo the stall tofood onestall should onego should to go to (Based off the Six (Based Conflictoff (Based Groups) the Six offConflict the Six Conflict Groups)Groups)

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Level 4 - 5 Connectors 4 - 5 Connectors Level 4 -Level 5 Connectors

Level 4 - RotatingLevel mechanism 4 -Level Rotating that 4 - Rotating ‘decides’ mechanism mechanism the that ‘decides’ that ‘deci the series of shops one series should ofseries shops go toofone shops should onego should to go to

Level 3 - 4 Connectors 3 - 4 Connectors Level 3 -Level 4 Connectors (Based off the Four Possible (Based Groups) off the Four Possible (Based off the Four Possible Groups)Groups)

Level 3 - Fewer direct Levelconnections 3 -Level Fewer 3 -direct Fewer between connections direct connections betweenbetw opposite sides of shops oppositeopposite sides of sides shopsof shops (Based off the Six (Based Compatible off (Based the Groups) Six offCompatible the Six Compatible Groups)Groups) Level 2 - 3 Connectors 2 - 3 Connectors Level 2 -Level 3 Connectors (Based off the Six (Based Compatible (Based Groups) offCompatible the Six Compatible off the Six Groups)Groups)

Level 2 - CommonLevel level2with -Level Common connections 2 - Common level with to level connections with connection to various shops various shops various shops (Based off the Four (Based Compatible off (Based the Groups) Four off the Compatible Four Compatible Groups)Groups)

Meeting Spaces MeetingMeeting Spaces Spaces

Level 1 - 2 Connectors 1 - 2 Connectors Level 1 -Level 2 Connectors

Level 1 - Ground floor, Levelbegin 1 -Level Ground access 1 - Ground floor, to shops begin floor,access begin to access shopsto s from here by taking from thehere liftfrom (preferably) by here taking bythe taking lift (preferably) the lift (preferably)

Crops harvested from farming terraces is used to supply stocks for shops below

Farming Terraces

On days where it is recommended to conduct farming and harvesting, the lift will be operational. However, on days where it is not, the lift will shut down and the farmers would have to use the stairs if it is necessary

ENVIRONMENT

Solar Radiation Analysis conducted on variations of farm terraces

Piping to allow for water supply from the Johor Straits and Lower Seletar Reservoir

STRUCTURE

Building Structure of Shopping Complex

Building Structure of Shopping Units (Stack of 3)

Building Structure of Farming Terraces

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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

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SITE PLAN 0

50 M

Carpark + Loading/Unloading Bay

A Celebratory Space Central lift core for shops

Waste-to-Fertiliser Plant + Rubbish Chute

Extended Farming Space N

LEVEL 1 PLAN 0

20 M

Shops Toilets

LEVEL 2 PLAN 0

20 M

Processing and Harvesting Area

Farming Terraces

LEVEL 3 PLAN 0

20 M

LEVEL 4 PLAN 0

20 M

Food Stalls

LEVEL 5 PLAN 0

20 M

Supermarket

LEVEL 6 PLAN 0

20 M

SECTION A 0

Piping + W

SECTION B 0

SECTION C - C 26

20 M

-A

20 M

Water Storage

-B

20 M

SECTION D - D 0

20 M

NORTH ELEVATION 0

20 M

SOUTH ELEVATION 0

EAST ELEVATION 28

20 M

WEST 20 M

40MM BAMBOO PLANK 5MM X 25MM SCREW 4MM X 50MM L-BRACKET 5MM X 45MM SCREW

100MM R/C COLUMN

95MM BAMBOO FLOOR

STEEL CONNECTOR

500MM STEEL H-BEAM

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 1

CONSTRU

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250

500 MM

100

40MM BAMBOO PLANK 5MM X 25MM SCREW 4MM X 50MM L-BRACKET 5MM X 45MM SCREW

100MM R/C COLUMN

95MM BAMBOO FLOOR

50MM LIFT DOOR

50MM LIFT DOOR STEEL CONNECTOR

RUBBER TREAD

400MM DIAMETER X 100MM WHEEL BEARING

5MM X 25MM SCREW

MOTOR AND AXLE

500MM STEEL H-BEAM

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 2

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250

500 MM

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 1 0

100

250

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250

500 MM

5MM STYROFOAM BOARD

50MM LIFT DOOR

9MM PIPE OUTLET

RUBBER TREAD 40MM PVC PIPE

400MM DIAMETER X 100MM WHEEL BEARING 5MM X 25MM SCREW

MOTOR AND AXLE 275MM PVC LEDGE

ETAIL 2

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 3

500 MM

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20 M

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APR - AUG 2019

YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT

GENIUS IN NATURE: S.T.A.R DWELLINGS

S.T.A.R DWELLINGS

SUB TROPIC ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE

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The Sub Tropic Alternative Resource, also known as S.T.A.R Dwellings, is a cluster of village houses that are conceptualised after the sea creature known as the feather star. The ‘arms’ on each star are based on the arms of the feather star that stretch out to receive nutrients, thus they house crops via the capsules on each arm (representing

the pinnules of the feather star), varing from four to eight per ‘arm’. The villagers reside in the five houses that are based on the interambulacral area of the feather star and the core of the star acts as a communal space. These five families are in charge of differnet types of crops.

LOCATION:

TUTORS: MR LEE WEOI MIN

SINGAPORE QUARRY

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH Features and Form of the Feather Star - - - - - -

Symmetrical along five axes Spiny skin Tube feet Thin, long and highly flexible arms (‘an explosion of long feathery arms’) Arms arise from a cup-shaped structure at the centre called the calyx Calyx contains the digestive system and is covered by a soft membrane called the tegmen that may be rounded into a mound or look like a drum skin over the calyx

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Mouth may be in the centre of the disk or off to one side, facing upwards Anus is also on the upperside, in some species at the top of a cone or tube that brings it above the feeding current to prevent fouling of the feeding process. The side of the feather star that faces downwards has a claw-like appendage called the cirri that is used to grip the surface

Cirri clinging onto surface

Tiny tube feet on the pinnules

The Feather Star

Channels along the pinnules and arm

An armful: Juvenile feather stars start with 5 arms, whereas adult feather stars usually have arms in multiples of 5, most at least 10 arms. Some can have 80-200 arms. The arms are made up of large, well developed, jointed ossicles (plates made mostly of calcium carbonate) connected together like a bicycle chain. Along the arms are rows of tiny finger-like structures called pinnules that give the animal its feathery look. The tube feet do not play a part in moving the animal but are used in collecting food and breathing. Anatomy of the Feather Star Swimming stars: Feather stars can move about by crawling over soft sediments or using their arms to drag themselves over the surface, lifting up the central portion of their bodies. Their arms and pinnules have tiny hooks that catch on the surface. They can also swim by thrashing their arms in the water in co-ordinated strokes. However, they usually don’t move around very much once they find a good spot to settle on. Feather stars are usually perched on top of tall living or dead hard corals, sponges and other sturdy anchors. Here, they extend their arms into the currents and gather food.

Feather Star in Action

Clinging onto a coral

ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS AND MODELS Arms Arms tightly curled up

Arms flapping in order to swim. Resembles sine and cosine curves.

Arms less tightly curled up

Cirri

Arms reaching out to absorb nutrients

Pinnules

Clinging onto a vertical surface

First cirri model made by twisting wires. Was able to cling onto ledges as shown.

Second cirri model. Instead of a wire sculpture, I tried a hook and string approach, which could serve as tension members

Free floating

Calyx

Interambulacral areas

Symmetrical along five axes. Note that one axis is longer than the rest.

Holes through the straws and hoses transport liquid to the centre

Five interambulacral spaces could become housing spaces

DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECURAL FORMS Structural System of Architecture

Hanging structure (Tensile + compression members, ie. cable and column)

Tent structure (Tensile members only, ie. cable)

Differing Lengths of Arms

2-module arm (4 capsules), used for less important resources, eg books

3-module arm (6 capsules), used for resources of medium importance, eg electricity

4-module arm (8 capsules), used for very important/ basic resources, eg food, water

Bridge arm, used to connect the feather stars to each other, or to the ends of the quarry

Large Medium Small

Plan

Juvenile feather star layout (5 arms)

Adult feather star layout (10 arms or more, in multples of 5)

Bridge Arm

2-Module Arm

3-Module Arm

4-Module Arm

Central communal space

SITE ANALYSIS

Access Hiking Routes Mountain Biking Routes Underground Rail

Structures

55m

Bus Stops Shelters Retail Residential

Layers of Urban Analysis around Singapore Quarry Scale 1 : 7500

INCEPTION OF S.T.A.R DWELLINGS

S.T.A.R Dwellings is situated in the Singapore Quarry, where the architecture ‘clings onto’ the surroundings.

Bridge arms connect the two clusters together and to the top of the quarry and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

Crops are grown and stored in resource capsules, which extend from the arms.

The top level is generally communal, with the houses arranged radially, with the omission of partitions allowing for improved connectivity.

Again, there is an enclosed communal space below, with a skylight allowing daylight to enter.

A semi-private dwelling space at the middle level. The levels are vertically linked via ladders.

Arms are expandable and retractable. This allows for the usage of more capsules in the case of higher demand of crops Each family is in charge of one to two arms, each arm housing different types of crops

Exploded isometric view of cluster

Resource capsule Skylight to provide daylighting for lower communal space

Towards Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Middle Level: Semi-private dwelling space

Towards top of quarry

Bridge arms connect the two clusters together, and to the surrounding environment, providing access

Bottom Level: Enclosed communal space

PLANS, SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS B

B A

A PLAN SCALE 1 : 800

MIDDLE LEVEL PLAN

BOTTOM LEVEL PLAN

SCALE 1 : 200

SECTION A-A (RENDERED) 44

SCALE 1 : 800

SECTION B-B SCALE 1 : 1000

ELEVATION A SCALE 1 : 1000

ELEVATION B SCALE 1 : 1000

ELEVATION C

ELEVATION D

SCALE 1 : 1000

SECTION C-C SCALE 1 : 1000

DETAIL 2-3

DETAIL 2-2 DETAIL 2-1

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 2

SCALE 1 : 50

DETAIL 3-1

DETAIL 4 SCALE 1 : 150

DETAIL 3 SCALE 1 : 50

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 3 DETAIL 8 DETAIL 6

DETAIL 7

DETAIL 2 DETAIL 4

DETAIL 5

DETAIL 5 SCALE 1 : 100

DETAIL 6-1

DETAIL 6 46

SCALE 1 : 100

DETAIL 7

DETAIL 8

SCALE 1 : 50

SCALE 1 : 100

DETAIL 2-1

DETAIL 2-3

SCALE 1 : 20

DETAIL 2-2 SCALE 1 : 20

DETAIL 3-1

DETAIL 6-1

SCALE 1 : 5

OCT 2018 - JAN 2019

YEAR 1 STUDIO PROJECT

THE VILLAGERS AND THEIR DWELLING MAGIC: THE CHAMELEON BUILDING

THE CHAMELEON BUILDING

AN UNPREDICTABLE CHAMELEON, HIDDEN AWAY FROM ITS OASIS

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To me, the dweller that I have chosen is like a chameleon, a chameleon that hides itself in between the converging pillars of the Little India shophouses. He changes his skin, and is hidden away from his oasis, stuck in the desert and only able to return when he needs water supplies. However, customers are still able to see him once they reach a certain range. He is also unpredictable, as we do not know when he will change his skin, or leave his seat, either to get back to his oasis or go further down the

desert. Thus, my concept is that of unpredictability in his hide, an algorithm of conceal and reveal. Only at certain angles are passers-by able to see the hidden beauty, and soon after this beauty conceals itself again. The elevational facades are made to look standard and mundane to further disguise itself within the surroundings. The interior is also a program of partitions that conceal certain parts of the beauty at certain points.

LOCATION:

TUTORS: MS LIM WEI LING, MS ZALINA SAPIE

5 & 6 LEMBU ROAD

SITE VISIT: LITTLE INDIA Location: Mohammadi Restaurant, 5 & 6 Lembu Road, Singapore 208444 Using the collaging method to conduct my studies

Process of making paan (betel leaves)

SITE AND USER STUDIES: MAGIC QUALITIES (Based on my observations, I formed words and sentences to create the persona that would serve as the program for my architecture)

Words: Magic: Consistent, Repetitive, Conformed, Hidden, Quiet, Fragment, Separated, Part of, Foreign, Quality-focused Action: Smoking, Twisting, Spreading, Sprinkling, Filling, Wrapping, Repeating, Hardworking, Washing, Selling, Resting, Up and Down, Scooping, Scrubbing, Stacking, Changing, "Kiapping" Experience: Hands, Fingers, Eyes, Nose, Legs, Arms, Mouth, Mind Task: Betel Leaves, Bucket, Water, Paan, Cigarettes, Coins, Ingredients, Sweets, Nuts

Magic Sentences: Hidden baldy, part of the rotation/conform Calm, quality-focused repetition of the separated fragment 'Kiapping' foreign noses by twisting the calm betel leaves Up and down changes the quiet mind Repetitive rotation of the quiet water Spreading the consistent fingers to fragment the resting betel leaves Separating the conformed cigarettes to sprinkle the mouth The hidden ingredients fill the foreign Paan The smoking hands focus on the quality of the wrapping and repeating betel leaves The consistent foreigner fragments his quietness as he separates his conform and twists the mind The unpredictable chameleon hidden away from its oasis

SITE AND USER STUDIES: MAGIC QUALITIES

INCEPTION OF THE CHAMELEON BUILDING

Using the areas of hidden to create spaces

Spatial Configurations

Hiding through partitions

Reveal

Conceal

Conceal/ Reveal

Conceal 56

Conceal

A series of concealing and revealing

Conceal

Reveal

Conceal

PLANS, SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS AND 3D VIEWS F

A B

LEVEL 1 PLAN LEVEL 1 PLAN SCALE 1 : 300 SCALE: 1:100

LEVEL 2 PLAN LEVEL 2 PLAN SCALE: 1:100

SCALE 1 : 300

SECTION A-A A-A SECTION SECTION A-A SCALE: 1:100SCALE:SCALE 1:100 1 : 300

B-B SECTION B-BSECTION SECTION B-B SCALE 1 : 300 SCALE: 1:100SCALE: 1:100

SECTION C-C

SECTION C-C SCALE 1 : 300 SCALE: 1:100

SECTION D-D

SECTION F-F

SECTION E-E

SECTION SCALE 1E-E : 300 SECTION E-E

SCALE 1 : 300 SECTION D-D

SCALE 1 : 300 SECTION F-F F-F SECTION

SCALE: 1:100SCALE: 1:100

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NORTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1:100

EAST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION SCALESCALE: 1 : 3001:100 SCALE: 1:100

SCALE 1 : 300

ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION WEST WEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1:100

SCALE 1 : 300 SCALE: 1:100

ISOMETRIC VIEW

EXPLODED VIEW

MAY - AUG 2019

YEAR 2 ARCHITECTONICS PROJECT

N1.8 DETAILED DRAWINGS

LOUNGE AND CAFETERIA

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE Phase 2 was then to redesign only a portion of N1.8 into a

Phase 1 of the project brief was to redesign the whole of Level 8 of Block N1 in Nanyang Polytechnic (N1.8) into a lounge for adult learners to relax and engage in leisure activities after lessons. Layout plans and sections were to be produced.

cafeteria for the same target audience. Detailed plans and sections, including that of an outdoor canopy were to be produced.

LOCATION:

TUTORS: MR JASHIRUDEEN AR, MR JOHN GUK

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

PHASE 1: LOUNGE

Library

Plaster Board Ceiling Birch Flooring 8818

2955

27745

3900

4420

21391

Library

9693

Cafe

4 A104

11981

Cafe

Darkwood Laminate False Ceiling Raised Darkwood Platform

LEVEL 8 PLAN Level 8 3SCALE1 1: :100 150

Games Room

Plaster Board Ceiling Carpet Tile

www.autodesk.com/revit

18451

A104 5

Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail

22194

11221

Games Room

Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail

Description

Date

10843

No.

7006

Roof Garden

Nanyang Polytechnic 9336

CET Lounge @N1 Level 8

Roof Garden

Timber Plank Canopy Gray Full Body Porcelain Tile

180491G

Project number

3/6/2019

Date Drawn by Checked by

Quek Bing, Justin Jashirudeen AR

A103 Scale

1 : 100

3/6/2019 5:01:27 PM

37110

Longitudinal Section 1 : 100

LONGITUDINAL SECTION SCALE 1 : 150

Longitudinal Section 1 : 100

North Elevation 1 : 100

NORTH ELEVATION SCALE 1 : 150

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Date

No.

Description

Date

Nanyang Polytechnic CET Lounge @ Nanyang N1 Level 8 Polytechnic

180491G

Project number

3/6/2019

Date

CET Lounge @ Quek Bing, Justin N1 Level 8 AR Jashirudeen

Project number Date Scale Drawn by Checked by

A104 180491G

3/6/2019 1 : 100 Quek Bing, Justin Jashirudeen AR

A104 Scale

1 : 100

3/6/2019 5:01:48 PM

Checked by

3/6/2019 5:01:48 PM

Drawn by

Artistic Impressions

Discussion Area

Reading Area

Cafe

Outdoor Area

Games Room

PHASE 2: CAFETERIA

50mm Off-white Semi Glazed Hexagonal Ceramic Tiles w/ 600mm x 1800m x 3mm grate to Manufacturer's 1200mm Bar Table Detail to Client's Selection

2000mm x 2100mm Double Glass Door w/ 50 mm Metal Frame (to be remained from original plan)

830mm Bar Stool to Client's Selection

C 9055

5618

3100 500

5350

6014

900

1000mm Fixed Gla be remai original p

140

1200

2000

1256

1 900mm x 2100mm Fireproof Door w/ 30mm Metal Frame

4157

2592

Refrigerator to Client's Selection

Dual Oven to Client's Selection

7385

420mm x 700mm Cooker Hob to Client's Selection

320

900mm L-shaped Oak Wood Cafe Bar w/ Checkered Mosaic Finish to Manufacturer's Detail

2643

3620

600mm Counter Top w/ Built-in Sink and Cabinet to Client's Selection

KITCHEN/SERVICE AREA

STANDARD INDOOR DINING AREA

1400

Ice Maker Machine to Client's Selection 500mm x 1000m x 1000mm Food Display Cabinet Coffee Maker Machine to Client's Selection

OUTDOOR DINING AREA W/ CANOPY 883

15mm Artificial English Bond Brick Wall Finish w/ 8mm plaster to Manufacturer's Detail

5304

3 4183

1600mm x 900mm Picture Frame

1200mm x 760mm x 330mm Walnut Coffee Table 65" Wall-mounted Flat One-Seater Sofa to Screen Television to Client's Selection Client's Selection

PART FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 PART : 75 SCALE 1:50

FLOOR PLAN

27x 200mm x 40mm Timber Plank Canopy

m x 2100mm ass Window (to ined from plan)

2000mm x 2100mm Double Glass Door w/ 50 mm Metal Frame (to be remained from original plan)

Painted Wall (to be remained from original plan)

3612 5000

1000

9162 150

150

850

2000

185

2139 2700mm Fixed Glass Panel

1219 Outdoor Garden Dining Table-and-Chair Set to Client's Selection 7315

OPEN AREA

B 10600

6 x Full Height Green Wall Module

100

140mm x 191mm Timber Pillar

600mm x 600mm x 30mm Light Grey Full-body Porcelain Tile to Manufacturer's Detail

Mini-Garden w/ 100mm x 175mm Concrete Footing Plants to Client's Selection

2550

1200

2695

3295

2550

2695

3295

4500

1104

228

828

SECTION A-A SCALE 1 : 75

SECTION A-A

SCALE 1:50

SECTION B-B

SECTION B-B SCALE 1 : 75

SECTION B-B

SCALE 1:50

1200

1500 750

1000

1200

1000

2870

2850,67

600

1200

1104

228

828

3370

3450

600 1500

Stainless Steel Top Trim

Stainless Steel

Green Wall Panel

Green Wall Pan

Irrigation Drip Line

Irrigation Drip L

750

2850,67

3370

2870

3450

1200

348

1800

1500

1248

C 1800

1500

1800

1567

1500

584

150

1544

1844

944

3148

1200

270mm Diameter LED Ceiling Lamp to Client's Selection

Semi-Reccessed Sprinkler Head

152mm Diameter LED Reccessed Can Downlight to Client's Selection

1036

136

1800

400mm Diameter LED Sphere Sconce Light to Client's Selection

3200

1198

1636

1800

1200

3200

1800

2282 600mm x 600mm Supply Diffuser to Manufacturer's Detail

900

2398

52mm thick Grey Compound Ceiling

600mm x 600mm Square Air Conditioner Exhaust Pipe

1539

2739

900

359 150

3 150 1248 1548 3048

2400

3000

3000 3000

1184 1475 2975

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE 1 : 75

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE 1:50

CCTV Camera to Client's Selection

12mm x 60mm Hex Bolt and Nut

200mm x 40mm Timber Planks

640

50mm x 50mm L-bracket

300mm x 300mm Angle Bracket

3410

50mm Phillips Head Screw

140mm x 191mm Timber Pillar

12mm x 50mm Hex Bolt and Nut

50mm Offset Timber Foundation

CANOPY DETAIL

50mm Pozidrive Head Screw

SCALE 1 : 40

CANOPY DETAIL SCALE 1:20

OCT 2019 - FEB 2020

YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT

TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY: THE DRIVING CENTRE CONDOMINIUM

THE DRIVING CENTRE CONDOMINIUM

A HEAVEN FOR THE CARS AND DRIVING INSTRUCTORS, AND A HELL OF A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE LEARNER DRIVERS

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The Driving Centre Condominium stems from the superimposing of the Queenstown Driving Centre from the 1960s and the presentday Queen’s Peak condominium that has taken over the site along Commonwealth Avenue. The Condominium aims to pamper the cars and driving instructors as much as possible, whilst providing the least conducive learning environment for learner drivers.

Elements were taken from the driving instructors’ way of life in the 1960s and the current luxury condominium experience and juxtaposed in the inception of the Driving Centre Condominium. The program elevates the opportunity for the driving instructors to display their characteristic from the 1960s in the present day, that is the fierceness and sadism.

LOCATION:

TUTORS: MS JASMINE TAN

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH

1846

1860s

1914

1943

1953

1966

1975

1983

1998

2005

2019

Site Plan of Queen’s Peak Condominium Scale 1 : 1000 82

Maps of Area around Queenstown Driving Centre Scale 1 : 20000

LIFE IN THE 1960S

Breakfast

Drive to meet student

Lessons

Coffee/Smoke break

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ELEMENTS

Coffee

Cigarettes

Circuit

Car

Condominium Facilities 83

COLLAGING OF ELEMENTS - 2D TO 3D

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Leisure activities

Lessons

Walk in the park

Coffee/Smoke break

Lessons

Breakfast

Plan Collages

Proposed Timeline 1

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Section Collages

Collage Model 1

Straight Straight Straight

Curve Curve Curve

S- Curve S- Curve S-Curve

Three-point turn Three-point turn

Parallel Parking Parallel Parking

Junction Junction

Three-point turn

Study Models - Driving Forms Study Models - Driving Forms

Parallel Parking

Junction

Study Models - Driving Forms

Collage Model 2 with Study Models Collage Model 3

U-Turn U-Turn U-Turn

Roundabout Roundabout

Roundabout

SPATIAL PROGRAMMING

Viewing Deck Viewing Deck

Spiral SpiralRamps Ramps

Apartments Apartments

Driving Centre Driving Centre

Condominium Condominium RRecreational e cre at ion al Facilities Facilities

New Section Collage 3 - Space Planning

Driving Centre Driving Centre

Viewing Deck Viewing Deck

tsts rtmeenn

SpiralRamps Ramps Spiral

AAppaart

tss ennt me rrttm pa

AAp

Condominium Condominium R e Recreational cre at ion al Facilities Facilities

Coffee/Smoke Drive back to break apartment

Recreational activities

Drive back to apartment

Driving lessons

Coffee / Smoke break

Drive out to teach

Driving lessons

Breakfast

Drive out to teach

Breakfast

New Plan Collage 3 - Space Planning

Recreational activities

Fina Proposed Timeline New Timeline 2

CONCEPT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

As levels go up, the difficulty of navigating increases Cantilevered training circuits

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

A steep spiral ramp connects the condominium and driving centre

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Noise generated from driving instructors’ leisure zone disrupts lessons and tests

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Instructors and their cars to directly return to their units

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

- Intense scrutiny from observers and examiners

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

- Car wash, customisation and service stations make sure the cars are well-groomed and in tip-top conditions

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Increased privacy for every condo unit

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

- Waste water from the units is sent to the test circuit at the top level of the driving centre to serve as a hazard for the candidates

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PLANS, SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

TYPICAL CONDOMINIUM FLOOR PLAN TYPE 2

A REA E AARE

ARRE RCCA ACRA

B LEISURE/BAD HABIT LEISURE/ BAD HABIT ZONEZONE

INTERMEDIATE CIRCUITS

CONDOMINIUM-DRIVING CENTRE LINKWAY

ACCESS FROM COMMONWEALTH ACCESS FROM COMMONWEALTH AVE AVE

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 5

INTERMEDIATE CIRCUITS

THEORY CLASSROOMS

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 6

INTERMEDIATE CIRCUITS THEORY EXAM ROOMS

TYPICAL CONDOMINIUM FLOOR PLAN TYPE 1

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 7

EXAMINATION CIRCUIT

BEGINNER’S CIRCUIT

LEVEL 8

LEVEL 4

FLOOR PLANS

SCALE 1 : 1500

SECTION A-A

SCALE 1 : 1000

SECTION B-B

SCALE 1 : 1000

200mm concrete parapet

50mm asphalt layer 300mm diameter steel beam 25mm diameter x 450 mm steel rod

SECTION C-C

SCALE 1 : 1000

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL SCALE 1 : 50

FRONT ELEVATION

SCALE 1 : 1000

BACK ELEVATION

SCALE 1 : 1000

LEFT ELEVATION

SCALE 1 : 1000

RIGHT ELEVATION

SCALE 1 : 1000

LEISURE/ BAD HABIT ZONE

THEORY CLASSROOMS

LINKWAY

CAR CARE AREA

CONDOMINIUM UNITS

BEGINNERS’ CIRCUIT

EXAMINATION CIRCUIT

SPIRAL RAMP

VIEWING/ INVIGILATION DECK

With special thanks to: Ms Low Chiou Jiing Ms Zalina Sapie Ms Lim Wei Ling Mr Lee Weoi Min Ms Jasmine Tan Mr Jashirudeen AR Mr John Guk Mr Michael Tan and all other lecturers for their guidance during these three years in Nanyang Polytechnic

by Quek Bing Justin, 2021