Design + Architecture
RUO PING LIM
Vertical Living Farm . 6 Sports Complex . 10 The Guard House . 11 Dental Shoppe . 12 British High Commission Office . 13 Architecture School . 14 Art Gallery . 16 Pudu Heritage Community Project . 18 The Extreme Sports Centre . 20 Model Making . 22 Art . 24 Photography & Travels . 26
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Stage 5 Group Site Model 2013
Vertical Living Farm
Master Project Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment Year: Location:
2013 – 2015 Suzhou, China
The two years Master Project involves master planning design, building conceptual design and construction. The first semester is a further development of a proposal for a new settlement in Suzhou, China. Introducing a city with an extensive network of canals that will accommodate a population of one
million. Working as a unit to establish manifestos in developing the ability to plan, shape and control the city by addressing the question raised by rapid urbanization in China. The loss of agricultural land was one of the manifestos established. China was once a self-sufficient country where they
were able to produce enough food for themselves while feeding the rest of the world. Due to the rapid development of the country farmers now live in unfamiliar urban conditions in place of urban sprawl and transitional spaces.
Typical Floor Plan - Residential & Farming Area The Vertical Living Farm tries to address this political issue through the investigation of how agriculture integrates within the vast urban development of Suzhou, China. Aiming to relocate landless farmers and allowing them to reclaim their place in the social economy by providing farmers with residential units, farming area and
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market place to generate their income. Proposing to minimized the use of land area while maximizing the agricultural production in the city through the use of a vertical building typology. The building form corresponds to planting conditions through selections of various fruits and vegetables mainly in response to lighting requirements and building
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structural ability. The design for Vertical Living Farm is located right in the heart of Yuan, the new city settlement in Suzhou. The scheme is located in the center of the main district surrounded with housings, office and public buildings with an intension of reducing carbon footprint of food transportation within the district.
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Kuala Lumpur Sports Complex Placement Year Year: Client: Company: Location: Programs:
Mar - Aug 2013 Malaysian Government Kun Lim Architect Mukim Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
The 9.36 acres Kuala Lumpur Sports Complex is situated on Mukim Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The Sports Complex is located among residential areas where it is set to promote the awareness of healthy living among our community while encouraging citizens of all
ages to be involved with sports and outdoor activities. I was involved in meetings with client and engineers in the design development. Produced 3D model drawings as well as physical study models to communicate with consultants. Photoshop images and
Power Point presentations were produced in supporting design ideas. Providing schedule of area with specifications and was involved in planning applications. Prepared technical drawings and developed specifications and building materials issued for tender.
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One Eastern Hub - Guardhouse Placement Year Year: Client: Company: Location: Programs:
Mar - Aug 2013 PKT Logistic Group Sdn Bhd Kun Lim Architect One Eastern Hub, Kuantan, Malaysia AutoCAD, Sketchup, Lumion 3D, Photoshop, Microsoft Power Point
The One Eastern Hub is a logistic building in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, an ongoing project designed by Kun Lim Architects. This is a renovation project on the existing guardhouse for the One Eastern Hub. Client wanted to improve the first impression of the logistic
building by redesigning the existing guardhouse by presenting a better reflection of the company. Providing a comfortable working environment for its occupants with designed live-work spaces. 3D model drawings, Photoshop images and Power Point presentations
were produced in supporting design ideas to communicate with client. Providing technical drawings while developing specifications and building materials for tender process.
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Dental Shoppe Placement Year Year: Client: Company: Location: Programs:
July - Sept 2012 Private Client Asima Architect Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia AutoCAD, Sketchup, Autodesk Lumion 3D, Microsoft Power Point
The Dental Shoppe is a retail kiosk in Setiawalk, a mix commercial development designed by Asima Architects. Client is a dentist wanting to start a business in merchandising the best dental hygiene products while providing consultations for consumers. Aiming to produce a well-organised
and circulated area within a 28 metersquared retail lot with clear display shelves, dental sink and reception desk. I was involved in design development stage where there were constant meetings and email communication with client. I went through studies and research on small-scale retail design
to have a further understanding of circulation and furniture used. Produced 3D model images and technical design drawings in expressing ideas. Presented Power Point slides with Photoshoped images to communicate with client.
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British High Commission Office Placement Year Year: Client: Company: Collaboration: Location: Programs:
July - Sept 2012 British High Commission Asima Architect Troppo Architects, Australia Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Microsoft Power Point, Excel
A conceptual design stage of the new British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur with collaboration with Troppo Architects from Australia. Developing architectural design under local and international consultants. I had to
review site information while developing design strategies under supervisions. I was involved in the understanding of spaces requirement through area schedule while developing the site layout. Produced outline proposals
through the development of 3D massing models. Photoshop images and Power Point presentations were presented in communicating with consultants.
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Architecture School
Bachelor in Architecture - Stage 3 Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment Year: Location: Programs:
Spring 2012 Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland 2D & 3D AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop
Located at the junction of Bedford Road and St. Machar Drive, situated on the south side of Aberdeen University Library, approximately 7000-meter square. Expressing the building’s contextual concept through its form and circulation. The building proposed routes of connection between Aberdeen
University buildings that links students within surrounding buildings. The proposed design scheme provides teaching facilities for 250 undergraduate students, 20 postgraduate research students, 30 lecturers and 23 staffs. Three levels of utilised spaces with a total floor area of 5863-meter
square. The pedagogic concept of the Architectural School is creating flow of interactive spaces by encouraging different emotional responses through movement in a space. The sense of spiritual freedom for students to learn and adapt among their spouse, staffs and people around.
The Architectural School is divided into four connected blocks according to its functions with the consideration of environmental strategies, physical structures on site while corresponding to timber structural system. Each building sections has various site planning set backs creating a space for social gathering that draws visitors and occupants into the building. Metal
sheet cladding finishes applied through North and South elevations of the building with the intension of reflecting industrialized approach of contemporary buildings. East and West elevations adapted circular and continuous form that creates cyclical movement that embodied the nature towards the football field and garden area. The quantity and quality of light in functional
spaces are specifically considered in the process of building planning design. Strips of continuous roof lights and wall openings create voids for circulation spaces while diffusing light into adjacent spaces though full height glaze panels, reinforcing the volume and awareness of each space.
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Art Gallery
Bachelor in Architecture - Stage 3 Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment Year: Location:
Winter 2011 Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen University is founded in 1495 forms the heart of Old Aberdeen. The King’s Pavilion is located at the façade of Aberdeen University campus. The university proposed a conversion of this listed Pavilion into an Art Gallery in conjunction with the Art Walk design in the King’s College Master plan.
Group research on the issues of cultural significance has lead to a design concept that adapts a tectonic approach of expressing existing building structures. Light was the main architectural component that forms the gallery spaces. Proposed to cut back on the upper floor plates along the North and
South side of the building allows deeper light penetration into the ground floor plan. Artwork spaces were organised according to artists and type of art pieces that shapes gallery spaces in this King’s Pavilion.
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Structural Axonometric
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Pudu Heritage Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur 2011
Pudu Heritage Community Project Voluntary Year: Location:
Summer 2011 Pudu District, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This Community Project aimed to create awareness and appreciation for building heritage and conservation in Pudu district, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This district houses the city’s oldest bus station and the state’s very first Pudu Prison. The Kuala Lumpur city council has proposed to turn the oldest part
of the district into an International Business Centre, ready to demolish buildings that has long exist. Creating new street pattern that links between the city’s most well known Golden Triangle and the Central Business district.Collaborating with artists from Taiwan we went through research and
interviews in understanding the life of local residence. The locals were willing to provide us with their valuable photos and stories through their years spent in the area and helped us to learn more about the history of Pudu district. We managed to hold a two weeks exhibition displaying models and photos with the
help from enthusiastic residents with positive feedback and support. Preserving the Pudu Prison was part of this community project. The building was built in 1895 and was mentioned in the Guinness book of record in 1984 due to the impressive mural paintings done by the inmates
at that time. There were disapprovals against the demolition and this project was one of the acts of pursuing the building being part of Malaysian’s Heritage Preservation. Sadly the Urban Development Authority of Malaysia decided to carry on with the demolition and continue with the development plan
that involves an integrated commercial and transportation hub. Even though we did not manage to preserve this historical site, the response that we received has affirmed us that this project was a success where locals have built an awareness of building heritage and conservation.
Pudu Prison, Kuala Lumpur 2011
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The Extreme Sports Centre
Bachelor in Architecture - Stage 2 USCI University School of Architecture & Built Environment Year: Location:
Spring 2011 Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Extreme Sports Centre is a place for urbanites seeking an alternative weekend getaway experience. Aiming to serve the best interests of urban youth and energetic individuals towards promoting physical and mental health through an exciting experience of extreme sports and games. It will be
the place for youth to congregate alternatively to the cinemas, bowling alleys and shopping malls. This sports centre houses wall climbing activities, skate boarding, zip-line and common areas with cafes and registration lobby. The activities provided correspond to the site located in the Bukit Jalil Park. The
design approach was about the internal circulation of the building. Playing with levels and ramps that connecting to one another with the intension of creating an exciting environment where spaces are created to have these flow of interactive among different activities.
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Lower Ground Floor Plan Wall Climbing Skate Boarding
Ground Floor Plan Lobby & Ticketing Skate Boarding Cafe
1st Floor Plan Changing Area Skate Boarding
Roof Plan Zip-Line
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Mural 1200mm x 550mm
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Oslo, Norway 2014
Suzhou, China 2014
Nantes, France 2013
Chiangmai, Thailand 2013
Jewish Museum, Berlin, Germany 2012