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CHITECTURE
RHENDA CHONG. PORTFOLIO 2010-2012
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his portfolio is a compilation of my architectural work in the University of Melbourne from the year 2010 to 2012. They represent my learning process and current understanding of architecture.
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hrough these experimentations, I have come to realise that architecture is a critical manipulation of space and forms, it evokes feelings and experiences from our values. Thus, architecture should be not one, but multi-faceted. It should encompass both abstract forms and experiential sequences. Architecture is limitless, and our potential to create and imagine powers our desire to design.
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hank you tutors, lecturers and my fellow classmates who taught and guided my fruitful learning experience throughout my undergraduate degree, I look forward to learn and grow with real experience for the many years to come.
Rhenda Chong Kar Wei +61 425175820 rhendachong@gmail.com
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YEAR 3 PROJECT
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- FIELD OF REALISATION - THE REVIVAL YEAR 2 PROJECT
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- STUDLEY PARK BOAT HOUSE - HERRING ISLAND HERITAGE RETREAT OTHERS - PERFORATED CUBE - TECHNICAL DRAWING - CAPTURING MOMENTS
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ll CV ABOUT
EDUCATION
PUBLICATIONS
Name_ Rhenda Chong Kar Wei
Bachelor of Environments[Architecture] University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia 2010-2012
MODEL_YR 2 DESIGN STUDIO
Winter Exchange Programme University of Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany Dec 2011- Feb 2012
SUSTAINABLE REPORT_
Trinity College Melbourne, Australia 2009
OTHERS
Nationality_ Malaysian Brunei PR Contact_ E: Rhendachong@gmail.com T: +6738620299 (BRUNEI) T: +61425175820 (AUSTRALIA) Online Portfolio_ Rhenda C @ ISSUU.com
Chung Hwa Middle School Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei 1997-2008
Displayed for Exibition
Published in Subject Guide for Reshaping Environments Sample Essay
Bruneian Drivers License Malaysian Drivers License
ll CV EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
SKILLS
INTERN_ Hiew H Y Construction Sdn Bhd Brunei Darussalam Dec 2012 - March 2013 Drafting, Construction Detailing
ENGLISH_
AUTOCAD_
FLUENT
INTERMEDIATE
MANDARIN CHINESE_
RHINO+GRASSHOPPER_
FLUENT
BASIC/ INTERMEDIATE
STUDENT HOST [TEAM LEADER]_ Uni Orientation 2012
CANTONESE_
GOOGLE SKETCHUP_
BAHASA MALAYSIA_
PHOTOSHOP_
FLUENT
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
KOREAN_
ILLUSTRATOR_
BASIC
BASIC
INDesign_
INTERMEDIATE
VRAY for RHINO & SKETCHUP_ BASIC
SHADERLIGHT for SKETCHUP BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
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FIELD OF REALISATION _
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his project seeks an innovative and sustainable response for the design of a ‘Gateway’ for the City of Wyndham. The aim of the project is to utilize modern digital architecture methods fusing it with sustainable concepts and historical ideology of Wydham to provide a solution that is true to Wydham and the City of Melbourne. Derived fromt the concept of biomimicry, Field of Realisation is a 22m structure that encompasses the use of voronois to highlight the dynamic capacity and movement of the population. It serves to provide commuters with a holistic experiential realm that would invigorate their senses and finally, drawing their attention to Wyndham.
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elow are pictures of the model at 1:1000 , made using 3D laser cutting to achieve clean and sleek lines, form is achieved through a mix use of Rhino and Grasshopper then finally editied through Adobe Illustrator.
MODEL
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SITE PLAN Impression of vastness towards the rural region
Height of structure decreases voronoi density increases as the commuters move past as commuters travel towards the city
Impression of confinement towards the city region
SECTION CUT
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CITY
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SITE MOVEMENT
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POPULATION CHANGE
DATA CONVERSION TO VORONOI
BASIC FORM DERIVED FROM LANDSCAPE
CURVES INTO A SURFACE experiential change leading to Wyndham
FORM OUTCOME
PROCESS DIAGRAMS
RENDERINGS
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THE REVIVAL _
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his project engages with Barlow Motors to produce a Multi-storeyed Carshowroom equipped with a private residence. The aim behind the design is to encompass the noble fighting spirit of Barlow merging it with Barlow’s hardships, extending and reviving his legacy for the future.
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he representation of his past and future is represented through the use of zoning within the narrow site. Materially, a contrast between the a dark concrete and a curtain wall structure is to carry on the said representation. The staggered roof of the building enables a sense of continuation upwards drawing attention to the main facade facing North. This allows the use of passive design. A high atrium is added so that maximum light can penetrate into the building. Furthermore, it enables a more open circulation to allow more interaction between Barlow, the staff and the visitor and clients which is most important in preserving and extending his business.
PROCESS DIAGRAMS
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FLOOR PLANS
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
GRANT LANE ELEVATION
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SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
INTERIOR RENDERINGS
INTERIOR RENDERINGS
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STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE _
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his project was a year 2 design studio focusing on analysing the approaches and design concepts of an assigned ‘Master’. My work focuses on the reinterpretation of my understanding of Mario Botta’s Architetto. I was throughly inspired by his clever use of contrasting geometry, balanced symmetry, light & space manipulation as well as heavy massing to produce architecture that is trully evocative.
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nteriorly, to create a space that is true to Mario Botta, an open plan was utilized and this intent is enabled through a central circulation going through all four floors. Contextually, The building was chosen to be placed just on the edge of the river to allow more interaction of the stakeholders with the surroundings, creating a multi-functional recreational building.
PROCESS DIAGRAMS
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SECTION B-B
PLANS
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FRONT ELEVATION
SECTION A-A
RENDERINGS
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HERRING ISLAND HERITAGE RETREAT _
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ELEVATIONS
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y first design studio revolves around the design of a multi functional heritage museum in Herring Island, a landmark in the City of Melbourne.
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esign precedents stems from Japanese architecture, emphasizing on linearity and crisp straight lines, my primary aim is to contrast the building with the fluid contours of the site, drawing attention to the buidling as well as symbolizing the importance of heritage and cultural diversity within the site.
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PERFORATED CUBE _
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CUBE ASSEMBLY AND FABRICATION METHODOLOGY
EXPERIMENTAL OUTCOMES USING GRASSHOPPER PLUGIN FOR RHINO
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TECHINICAL DRAWINGS _
TECHINICAL DRAWINGS FOR A DOUBLE STOREY OFFICE BUILDING IN THE HEART OF CARLTON
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CAPTURING MOMENTS _
PICTURES TAKEN BY MY SONY DSLR 400D THROUGHOUT MY EXCHANGE ADVENTURES IN EUROPE
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THE END. THANK YOU ♥
RHENDA CHONG. PORTFOLIO 2010-2012