ARC 2626 INTERNSHIP REPORT STUDENT NAME : CHEN ROU ANN STUDENT NO : 1001G76463 I began to work in ZLG on the 5th of January 2015, in Sentul. On the first few days, apart from the project we were assigned to, we were also given some talks and Ar. Huat gave us a detailed talk on the process of designing to the final stages. Apart from that, Briswood is a residential office project in Bukit Jalil. I was assigned to do the wall assembly planned for the tender drawings. The process of the drawings helped me speed up my auto-cad skills, and it also helps me figure out a lot of things that I missed when I learnt Auto Cad on my own. (BW 1) Apart from the tender drawings, we made a digital 3D model of the building too. We separated it in 3 parts, the podium, the office block and the residential block. The separate 3D models are then being pulled in together in another file. After rendering the building, it will then be photo shopped. (BW 2) A detailed model was made, with the scale of 1:250. (BW 3) We also had the chance to sit in a meeting with the client discussing the designs of the building and how to improve it. (BW 4) The meeting proved to be fruitful as an observation of the meeting is made and the connection of the architects and the client is witnessed. Durian Tunggal, luxury condominium in Malacca is a project we first did when we arrived at ZLG. The project was then later dropped, but the experience was cherished. We designed the façade and the placement of the void, we also discuss about the ‘chain’ i.e. the path leading from block 1 to block 14. We too made the study model and did extensive studies and design for the project. (DT 1) We then discover different ways to create difference in each building and made a few new models to test the results. We play around with the façade and the shape until we were satisfied. After that, we presented our ideas to the directors. (DT 2) Belfield is situated near Stadium Merdeka. I was assigned to modify the digital 3D model. The base of the model had already been structured by my colleague, and I was assigned to add the details of the building and modify the tower blocks. (BF 1) After detailing, designs were adjusted and corrected on the spot. Me and my group were given the opportunity to intern in Lafarge for 2 weeks. During the time, we visited the Construction Development Lab (CDL) and had hands on experience with the experimentations of concrete. We took a tour in the CDL and had a day in the lab which we had a seen with our own eyes the process of experimentation of concretes and how test them, while improving their products. We had the chance to visit the Rawang limestone quarry and set our eyes on the view from a distance. (LF1) We then visited the cement plant in Rawang and had an in depth tour around the factory and we had someone to explain the process to us step by step. We had a close up view of the machines and experience the vast gigantic factory. We weren’t allowed to take pictures in the plant due to confidentiality purposes. (LF 2) The other plant we had the chance to visit is the Lafarge dry mix plant in Jalan Chan Sow Lin. Its Malaysia’s first indoor dry mix plant and it’s eco-friendly. (LF 3) The plant sets apart from the others because they were clean, and they encourage environment friendly protocols. The dust were kept at minimal and everything is in order. (LF 4) A lot of the features in the plant is reusable and recyclable. This shows that the company understands and is conscious on not only sourcing limited materials, but they are willing to give back to Mother Nature too. We were given the chance to design and make our own cement. Concrete were encourage to be environmental friendly and sustainable, without forgetting the astatic value of the product. We were given a day in the lab to mix and make our concrete. We measure the parts, the sand, cement, aggregates and chemicals, mixed it and made our design. (LF 5) Marbles were pushed into cement to create a surface. During the night, when spotlight is directed towards the cement, the concrete will create a starry shiny effect. (LF 6) The cement is incorporate into a part of a resort, to demonstrate on the examples of how it can be used. (LF 7) We then presented our products to the Country CEO, the Cement Manager, ZLG directors, our dean – Mr Tony and also one of the lecturers, Mr Keith. After presentation, critiques were given and discussions were held to share our opinions. (LF 8, LF 9 & LF 10)
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ARC 2626 INTERNSHIP REPORT STUDENT NAME : CHEN ROU ANN STUDENT NO : 1001G76463 The trip to Lafarge helped me understand more about concrete and cement, which in return helped with the designs of my future building. The fluidity and the smoothness of the concrete made a lot of the design ideas possible. Apart from only being used for the building structure, there are a lot more uses and possibilities that opened up my eyes. Lantern Hotel is a traveller’s hotel situated in the heart of Petaling Street. Apart from the rooms, the building is natural ventilate. View of the façade of the hotel is raw yet stunning. (LH 1) The slab on top of the roof was removed to allow natural light enter from the top, which illuminates the insides of the building, causing the building to appear light instead of stuff and stale. (LH2) I was assigned to sort all the documents, and place them in order so that contact sheet can be made. I familiarized myself with the hard copy documents as well as the soft copy in the server. I worked alongside Susanne to draft up and work out the contact sheet. (LH 5) This process gave me the chance to understand the thought process of the journey from designing, planning and finally the building of the building, and how much effort is put into it. While putting the contact sheet in order, I got to look through all the sketches and the drawings which made what the building is now. Wangsa Ukay, situated in Bukit Antarabangsa is a residential teres house. A three storey house, it’s stripped down to its skeleton and then rebuilt. (WU 1, WU 2) We were bought to visit the site, to better understand the process/ Architect Susanne met up with one of the suppliers providing rainwater collection system during the visit and they discussed about the possibility of the designs. (WU 3) Susanne brought us to one of her completed projects, which we called it Phoebe’s house. The house was situated in Bukit Tunku, and it was beautifully designed. When I arrived at the place, I didn’t expect a lot from it, as the surface is plain and simple. The moment I stepped into the house, the study took my breath away. (PH 2) It’s rustic, simple, elegant and everything that I’ve dreamt of. The rest of the house was just as gorgeous. Simple, raw, clean and magnificent were some of the ways to describe it. (PH 1, PH 3, PH 4) I’ve learnt so much during the internship. I’m especially lucky that we were chosen for the Lafarge programme. The two weeks I’ve experience opened up my eyes.
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BRISWOOD
BW 1 Floor plan of the building
BW 2 3D MODEL
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BW 3 A detailed model were then made to present it to the client, using modelling board.
BW 4 Client meeting
Durian Tunggal *All files images, drawings and related documents are owned by the company and protected under the company’s copyright and intellectual right. Any use of this information in the Report must be consulted and obtained permission from the company or the owner
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DT 1 Physical model
DT 2 Design ideas
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Belfield
BF 1 Belfield model
Lafarge programme
LF1 Quarry
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LF2 Cement plant
LF3 Dry mix plant
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LF4 Dry mix plant
LF 5.1 Measuring ingredients
LF 5.2 Mixing ingredients in mixer
LF 6 End product: cement with marbles
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LF 7 End product of our concrete
LF 8 Presentation to Lafarge group
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LF 9 After presentation discussion
LF 10 Group photo Lantern Hotel
LH1 Lantern hotel façade *All files images, drawings and related documents are owned by the company and protected under the company’s copyright and intellectual right. Any use of this information in the Report must be consulted and obtained permission from the company or the owner
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LH2 The skylight
LH 3 Façade of the building from the inside.
LH4 View of Petaling Street from the hotel.
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LH 5 Contact sheet example WANGSA UKAY
WU 1 Bone structure of building
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WU 2 External view
WU3 Susanne talking to supplier
PHOEBE’S HOUSE
PH1 Walkway
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PH2 The study room
PH3 The façade
PH 4The living room
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