Rovi Lau Portfolio

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Rovi Lau

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. About Me 2. Resume

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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIOS 1. Gateway to Wyndham City

- Design Studio Air (2013)

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2. Cultural Centre at Herring Island

- Design Studio Earth (2013)

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3. Art Stage: Forecourt of Victoria State Library

- Designing Environments (2012)

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4. Body Lantern

- Virtual Environments (2012)

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DRAFTING EXPERIENCE - Construction Design

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OTHER WORKS 1. 3D Printing 2. Architecture Competition 3. Domestic Designs 4. Photography 5. Time Lapse Photography 6. Music Composition

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INTRODUCTION

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About Me Rovi Dean Lau I am currently a third year student studying at the University of Melbourne, majoring in Architecture. This portfolio is a collection of my architectural projects from 2012 – 2013 while undertaking the architecture course. In addition, I have selected a few of my personal works which showcase my artistic and creative passion.

This portfolio documents my journey into the world of architecture. Through this journey, I have become more aware between the challenges between man and his environment to challenges for ideas for the future of the world. It gave me a different perspective on what is architecture and it allowed me to engage in further discourse.

Learning does not stop here; to me, learning takes place every second. I aim to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture and hope to continue learning as I grow. The more we know, the better we become in shaping our environment and the world as Architects.

Rovi Dean Lau +65 98362684 rovideanlau@hotmail.com

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Resume Education and Professional Qualification 2012 - Present, University Of Melbourne - Undergraduate course leading to Bachelor in Environments, Majoring in Architecture

2006 - 2009, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

- Diploma in Electronics and Computer Engineering

Work Experience Intern Architect - February 2013 Consultants Incorporated Architects + Planners (CIAP) • Gained proficiency on computational design software such as SketchUp and AutoCAD • Assisted in lighting design of atrium space in a hospital • Coordinated and organised meetings with clients • The importance of working together as a team

Assistant Videographer - November 2011 Talking To Masses Pte Ltd • • •

Gained proficiency on the use of professional camera, accessories and services Worked on assignments to produce advertisement for TungLok Group Assisted in camera gear management and placement to achieve the best angle for the shot

Languages • •

English Mandarin

- Speaking, Writing - Speaking, Writing

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Leadership and Affiliations • Singapore Armed Forces (2009 - 2011)

- Current rank: Lieutenant

- Platoon Commander in Basic Military Training Center

- School of Infantry Specialist (Platoon Best) • Rhythm Guitar/Keyboardist, Rock Band: Axecalibur

- Champion, Singapore Street Festival 2009 • Youth Expedition Program, Vietnam (Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Sep 2007)

- Team Leader

- Taught English • Toa Payoh Church Youth Group (2006)

- Music IC/Youth Leader

- Speaker on Catholic Christian values to Youth Group

- Leader, caroling group (Guitarist)

Computational Design Skills • • • • • • •

Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Adobe Lightroom 3 AutoCAD 2013 Grasshopper Rhinoceros 3D SketchUp

Other Skills • • • • • •

Bass Guitar Electric and Acoustic Guitar Final Cut Pro X Keyboard synthesizer Photography Time Lapse Photography

Other Qualifications • • • • •

Advance Open Water Diving License (PADI) Barista (SITHFAB012B) Classical Guitar (Trinity Grade 4) Piano (ABRSM Grade 8) Swimming (Gold Medallion)

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A RC HI T E CT UR E DE SI GN S T UDI O S

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Gateway to Wyndham City Completed in November 2013

This project calls for a highway installation which creates an identity and sense of pride towards the people and the City of Wyndham, Victoria.

In this studio, we explored ideas of architecture as a discourse as well as a parametric design through the use of Rhino 3D and Grasshopper plug-in. This was a group project of three members, and the final outcome of the design was done through Grasshopper.

The design idea was to re-create the experience of Werribee River, a river with great significance to local Australians, including the aboriginal tribes. To achieve this, an enclosed space was created to allow visitors to experience the sense of serenity and solitude, two qualities that we believe represent the river.

Final concept model

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Final model 1 : 20

Section model 1 : 20

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Section model interior effects

Cultural Centre at Herring Island Completed in May 2013

This is an individual project to design a cultural centre that celebrates the history of the aboriginals and the development of the culture throughout the decades. The idea behind the design was ‘growth’ as it aims to represent what the aboriginals had gone through.

In this studio, I explored the use of the landscape as part of the design as well as the building being part of the environment.

Concept parti

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Art at Victoria State Library Completed in May 2012

This is an individual project with an intention to design a stage around a theme titled ‘Art’ at the forecourt of Victoria State Library.

Using the river as an analogy, my agenda was to gather and connect people through stage performances.

Site model Initial sketches

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Final model 1 : 50

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Body Lantern Completed in May 2012

This is another individual project. The idea was to choose a natural process to influence the design of the lantern. I have chosen soundwaves as the natural process.

This studio explored the use of 3D design software called Rhino3D with assistance of panelling tools plug-in to produce the outcome of the project.

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DRAFTING E X P E R I E N CE

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Construction Design AutoCAD Drafting This set of drawings was part of a project. A sketch of a two-storey office building was given to the class and we were tasked to analyse the site and produce a set of AutoCAD drawings for construction.

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OT H E R WO R KS

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3D Printing Spiral Shell & Dodecahedron in an Icosahedron This is a personal project. It is an attempt to understand the limitations of the 3D printing as well as the material strength and quality of the end product.

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ARCHmedium Competition 2013 San Francisco Fire Department Headquarters My team decided to partake in a competition organised by ARCHmedium to test our ability and experience as young architects.

San Francisco today is well known for its prestigious and well equipped fire stations in the United States and the world. This competition calls for a new fire station headquarters which serves not only to centralise operations but also serves as a token of appreciation from the city to the department.

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Domestic Designs Fruit Basket, Coasters & Laptop Stand These personal projects were aimed to apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired during the past two years and put them to use. The idea was to design domestic products which were aesthetically pleasing yet functional and simple to assemble.

Material used: Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

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Laptop stand

Coasters

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Photography

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Time Lapse Photography

Title: The Rush Produced in 2011.

This short film shows the busy yet beautiful city of Singapore. This was done by me and my partner.

View in HD HERE.

Tile: Gardens By The Bay Produced in 2012.

This film brings you on a short journey of the newest garden in Singapore.

View in HD HERE.

Title: Mounting of Parol in Singapore Produced in 2012.

This film features the assembly of the first giant Parol in Singapore. It is a star-shaped Christmas Lantern which originated from the City of San Fernando, Philippines. This film was presented at the official lighting up of the lantern on 1st December 2012.

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My Music Composition

Track 01 Rise Of The Fallen Produced in 2012 Track 02 There’s Hope Produced in 2012 Soundtrack for Mounting Of Parol time lapse.

Track 03 Gardens By The Bay Produced in 2012 Soundtrack for Gardens By The Bay time lapse.

Track 04 The Rush Produced in 2011 Soundtrack for The Rush time lapse.

Track 05 For Pride and Honour Produced in 2011

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