Architecture Portfolio (2016-2019)

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COMMUNITY

danau kota community library design studio VI 1-8

CONNECTIVITY

calis theni c s sp ort s c en t re design studio IV

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CONTRAST

artist h ou se design studio II 15 - 20

COMMUNITY danau kota community library

In Ray Oldenburg’s The Great Good Place, a “third place” is a space where one relaxes in public, where one encounters familiar faces and makes new acquaintances. Third places are important for civil society, democracy, civic engagement, and establishing feelings of a sense of place. Community libraries are therefore vital as they provide community space and community-centric services The community library of approximately 2000m2 is located in Danau Kota.

Placemaking was important as the Danau Kota community lacked a gathering space, therefore the design intention was to create an open space that is inclusive to all.

Each journey is a different experience for different demographics. It is also a space that is inviting and green, where the library lives with nature

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Site Analysis. The site convieniently faces north-south on its long edges, limiting direct sunlight into the site. Wind

comes from the south, giving ventilation to the site. The site is flat with no level differences, giving many potentials for the design. The site has five mature trees with trunk diamters of more than 1m that I wanted to preserved. The trees are close together to the west of the site, with a clear site to the east. In terms of connectivity, the site is strategically located near both residential and commercial areas, allowing access from both users. However there is an army camp to the south with no potentials for access. There is a car workshop at the commercial area that is relatively noisy Demographics in the immediate area is predominantly Chinese, with Malays and Indians interspersed in the greater area.

There is also a mix of residents of different age groups, with both primary and secondary schools in the area as well as a prominent univeristy 500m away. The existing infrastructure allows pedestrian access from the residential areas, with good access for automobiles

Site Synthesis. The community in the area lacks a space for gathering, therefore a community library can not only act as a library, but also a place to foster good community relations. The site is strategic as it a flat site, easily accessible by residents in the residential area as well as patrons and workers from the commercial area. The flat site is also a good place for people of all walks of life to access and use. The site also has potential for many green features such as natural daylighting and cross ventilation to be incorporated into the design of the library

Placemaking was important to create a nature-filled space that welcomes all. Starting the design from the section, the

idea of a split level library is conceived from the desire to create journeys and experiences for the users, physically and visually. The split level library allows users to experience different journeys while also allowing visual connectivity across all levels of the library, allowing parents and their children to have their own areas in different parts of the building but still maintaining visual connection

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Concept Development

buildable four storey volume is 1 the extruded on the site nestled within

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the exiting mature trees

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the ground floor is opened up to create a physical and visual open area as a communal space

facade is extruded to include 3 the an existing tree, creating a personal

half of the floor is raised to create split levels, creating an interesting journey though the space

center of the library is opened 6 the up to allow sunlight into the middle

outdoor space in the library

and allow for visual connectivity through all parts fo the library

Site Plan. The library sits nestled between the tall mature trees, with one of the trees being incorporated into the library.

As one drives along the main road, they are greated by the green wall and ever-changing bamboo facades. From the outside one sees an imposing green wall, but as one walks under through the green facade from the carpark it opens up to the grand promenade and the split level library. The facade partly encloses the space yet still being open to the sky, bringing a piece of the outdoor into the library. The ground floor is open on all sides for porous pedestrain access. The users are able to choose their own path through the library, with the adult section on the left side and the children and teen areas located on the right. The library is also shifted away from the shops to avoid noise

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ROOF

rainwater harvesting tank

FIFTH FLOOR open roof garden

FOURTH FLOOR conference rooms fire stairs

THIRD FLOOR quiet area

SECOND FLOOR washrooms

main collection

FIRST FLOOR administration office

open air well

seating area

GROUND FLOOR bamboo shutter facade

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photovoltaic cells

teen’s area

Bamboo Facade. Modularised bamboo panels can be individually opened according to the users’ preference of light and ventilation

connecting brige adult seating area

children’s area

The View. The view of the grand promenande from the third floor seating area. From this vantage point all seating areas in the library could be seen

adult seating area

multimedia area

lift core

Personal Space. View from the adults’ seating area on the second floor. Children are able to play and explore in their own area while parents are able to observe from their own space

news area

grand promenade

green wall facade

A piece of Nature. The facade is extended to enclose an existing mature tree, giving a piece of the sky to users in the library

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Spatial

served space transition space service space

The library has very clear served and servant space.

All services are tucked towards the back, serving as a physical barrier against the noise

Enclosure

Circulation

railing glass shutters bamboo shutters green wall

Structural

staircase fire staircase lift

Several enclosures are used based on its needs. Glass panels located internally allow visibility to other areas, while modularised bamboo panels envelope the main spaces allowing flexibility

steel I beam & column RHS frame

A series of staircases connect all levels of the library, allowing users to choose their own journey.

A lift is included for the disabled. Two fire stairs comply to local fire code

The structure is a simple steel post and beam structure as it is a cost effective structure for the community as well as being a green construction material

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GREEN FEATURES

trees on site is maintained 1 Mature The building touches the ground lightly as to not disrupt the ground

penetrates into the library through the central 2 Sunlight promenande Users are also able to control the sunlight coming into the library with the operable bamboo panels

ventilation is achived through the opening of 3 Natural the bamboo panels The ground floor is also lifted to allow for ventilation

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pv panels are provided to generate electricity for 4 Solar the library Rainwater harvesting tanks collect rainwater for flushing and irrigation

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1 drop off 2 grand promenade 3 news area 4 grand staircase 5 receptionist 6 tech area 7 children’s area 8 meeting rooms 9 teens’ area 10 roof garden

CONNECTIVITY calisthenics sports centre

Calisthenics is a bodyweight training sport that relies on the users’ bodyweight for training. It differs from other bodyweight trainings such as parkour, freerunning and yoga in that it uses a post and bar or any existing bars such as playground monkey bars in its training. A large portion of exercise movements involve balancing and movement, this is the essence of the sport This essence is carried into the design of the sports center, conveying balance through cantilevring structures, movement through weaving volumes , and bars through the main servant volume and vertical louvers

The Site. A sloped site located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

It is situated next to a park (arrow point) and faces a lake, surrounded by a forest. The site is also flanked by the distinct Seri Gemilang bridge, an important bridge in Putrajaya. There is ventilation coming in from the lake, however the humidity on site is an issue. There are flat areas on the slope with existing drains, giving an opprtunity to create a stepped building

Concept of the Sport. Calisthenics relies on bodyweight to train and tone the muscles. Through a wide range of repetitve exercises such as pull ups and balancing on bars, athletes move seamlessly from one movement to the next, creating a choreography around the bars. Athletes move seamlessly in and out, up and down and through the bars, creating a fluid motion around the stationary bars

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building form 1 the starts with a bar shape, housing servant spaces such as changing rooms, symbolising the nature of supporting bar

other spaces required the training grounds 2 the 3 such as training grounds on the lower ground and carparks are arranged as steps above and below the main form

floor and first floor are connected by a sloped volume moving through the bar volume

form is stretched and 4 the modified to create more dynamism, reflecting the dynamic nature of the sport Site Plan. The sports centre’s dynamic form is apparent as one drives up to the drop off, with an impressive cantilevered floor shading the drop off. The sloped volume is also visible from the road The sports centre steps down to the flat areas following the natural slope. The surrounding views are also brought into the sports centre with full height glass walls all around the building, Humidity is contolled for the atheletes by enclosing the sports centre, with direct sunlight filtered through

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Lower Ground Floor Plan 1 training grounds/ performance area 2 stepped training grounds 3 carpark 4 lift lobby 5 fire stairs 6 store room 7 m&e room 8 substation 9 loading bay 10 ramp from ground floor

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Ground Floor Plan 1 reception area 2 admin room 3 fire stairs 4 lift lobby 5 male washroom 6 female washroom 7 disabled washroom 8 male surau 9 female surau 10 cafe 11 pro shop 12 exhibition area 13 female changing room 14 male changing room 15 stepped training ground 16 main drop off 17 members’ drop off

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First Floor Plan 1 beginners’ training ground 2 first aid room 3 trainers’ room 4 stepped training ground 5 lift lobby 6 fire stairs

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Elevation from Lake. the facade is clad with glass to allow views towards the lake and bridge, while vertical aluminum louvers provide shade from the direct sunlight

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volume flows through the bar, connecting the lower ground and first floor. it also serves as seatings during performances

Section. The featured stepped training grounds expresses the dynamism of the sport

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1 training grounds / performance area 2 stepped training grounds 3 beginners’ training grounds 4 corridor 5 changing rooms 6 carpark 7 lift lobby

CONTRAST artist house

Where would a modernist who loves nature live in? What would the house look like? How would the house address the need for privacy and connetion to nature?

The 100m2 artist house takes inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion and creates a modernist house for a photographer in the middle of a paddy field. The design explores the relationship between planes and volume, privacy and openess, nature and modernism

The Site. The site is located within a residential neighbourhood, with a school to the northwest and a temple to the southeast. The entrance to the site is lined with fruit trees and through a narrow road, it opens up to a magnificent view of the vast paddy field. The fruit trees provides a natural shade and shields the site away from prying eyes. There is a swallow bird farm near the site that is unsightly and noisy. The wind comes in from the paddy field towards the fruit trees, giving a cool breeze

The artist is Joe Kit, a photographer based in KL. His plans for the house is a retreat for him and his girlfriend. He is a private person, shielding his private life away from public. He is also a writer/ translator, therefore working from home is essential for him. He also likes to entertain guests and host dinner parties for friends and families

Site Plan. The house is conceived based on the artist’s desire of privacy from the public and openness towards friends and family. The house is inspried by the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe, with its flowing spaces and large wall planes that don’t touch. Shielded away from the main residential area by tall fruit trees, accessible only through the narrow road, the visitor comes upon four large white planes, hiding the house. The white walls are a stark contrast against the surrounding nature, reflecting the artist’s modernist personality admist his love for nature. Upon entering, the house opens up to an open plan space, with full glass facade facing the paddy field. The guest room is located in another block, with its own access and views

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1 the main volume of the building

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four volumes are extruded from the main volume for different functions, representing different focuses of the artist’s life

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the volumes are rearranged to allow rooms to have the best paddy field view

four volumes are lowered to 4 the give emphasis to the main volume

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the walls of the four volumes facing the road and housing area are selected

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the walls are extruded at varying heights to create an interesting array of planes, contrasting and shielding the house from the surroundings

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Legend 1 carpark 2 foyer 3 living 4 dining/kitchen 5 bedroom 6 bathroom 7 study 8 guest bedroom 9 guest bathroom 10 outdoor deck

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Roof. The roof is completely open and is a space to host friends and family with a view

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Guest block. The guest room is contained in a separate volume with its own access, giving space and privacy to the guest while still being connected

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Hierarchy. Ceiling heights vary in the spaces, showing the hierarchy of spaces, as well as giving a different atmosphere based on the spaces, such as a higher ceiling for openess in the living room, and lower ceiling in the bedroom for coziness and intimacy

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Openess. From the interior, the spaces are completely open, with the main areas opening up to the views of the paddy fields

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