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RHINOCEROS | AUTOCAD | SKETCH UP | ADOBE PHOTOSHOP/ ILLUSTRATOR/ INDESIGN | V-RAY | AUTODESK REVIT/ COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) | ECOTECT | DIVA| GRASSHOPPER | MICROSOFT OFFICE
The profound intricacies of the built environment has always been a fascination of mine; from how it is able to invoke a variety of ambiences and atmospheres, to the construction process of massive structures or minor details. Being in architecture school has allowed my passion for design grow by leaps and bounds, furthering my interests beyond the disciplines of arts and sciences. I aspire to pursue a career in the profession, to be able to design architecture that does not only serve people well, but fascinate and inspire others too.
In exploring architectural voids with tessellated screens, the project entailed creating a 3500 cubic meter pavillion space using one or more combinations of materials. With Boolean Operations we were to create sectional 'woodcuts' to explore: • Depth • Control Porosity • Layers of Material • Interface for structure and protected openings The space is then shaped based on a choreography of shadow patterns formed by light hitting the facade.
My proposed design is a light and shadow pavilion which is designed by carving out spaces from a solid form. The result is a creation of spaces and voids which bring light in at the same time. Starting from a traditional chinese window lattice pattern, a variety of forms are derived, which are scaled at different sizes and used as different elements in the building. The project explores form through the process of booleaning and finding architectural uses for the results.
Original 2D Pattern from ancient traditional Chinese Windows
Exploring different orientations
Lattice Screen
Iteration 2
Iteration 1
Difference Result 2
No Result
No Result
Iteration 3
Repeated
Deconstructing the Block into smaller parts
Iteration 4
Base Tile
Difference Result 1
DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING FORM
Original configuration which allows for vertical circulation using existing inclined surfaces.
Modifications are made to accomodate enough room for circulation. Addition of floor plates in consideration of circulation paths and different spatial experiences.
Addition of staircases along inclined surfaces to connect bewtween floor plates.
DAYLIGHT AUTONOMY SIMULATION The daylight autonomy simulation done using LadyBug/Honeybee allows for the identification of the surfaces which receive the most sunlight throughout the day, which would be the cell-deployed surfaces
Based on daylight autonomy simulation, holes are cut into selected walls and ceilings to allow light to penetrate the interior
Addition of walls and railings to divide the spaces.
Parameter 1: Cell Porosity To control the amount of light penetrating the facade, the porosity of the cell is varied by changing the size of the cell geometry which in turn controls the cell aperture.
50.7% Porosity
60.0% Porosity
68.4% Porosity
Parameter 2: Angle of Tilting Cell Surface- 2 layers To prevent rain from penetrating the facade, both the outer and inner layers of the cell surfaces are tilted at different angles. The experiment aims to see if the tilting affects the lighting quality and lux levels of the room.
10 degree tilt
20 degree tilt
Parameter 3: Thickness of Surface Material
20 outer 10 inner layer degree tilt
Varying the thickness of the material for cell type 2 varies the size of the openings which allow light through.
25mm
35mm
45mm
The form exploration began as a series of Boolean operations to give a 2D pattern depth while maintaining its porosity which allows light and ventilation. Modifications were made to resultant Boolean products into (1) building scale forms and (2) facade cell forms. The building scale form was transformed by inserting circulatory paths as well as horizontal planes as landings. Vertical members were also added as structural needs. As a result the interior space is subdivided into small gallery spaces as well as larger atrium spaces. The circulatory paths provide the visitor with constant reference to the atrium as a director and guider through the space.
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1. GALLERY + PLAZA 2. DINING AREA (SHELTERED) 3. ART STUDIO
4. CAFE 5. TOILET 6. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 7. MEETING ROOMS 1 & 2
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8. TOILET 9. READING ROOM 10. YOGA & MEDITATION ROOM 11. CARPARK 12. CLINICS 1&2 13. RECEPTION LOUNGE
14. LAUNDRY ROOM 15. PANTRY 16. OPEN COURTYARD 17. COMMON LOUNGE 18. ROOF GARDEN
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By increasing the accessibility of Balestier Market through the site, and providing an alternative dining environment, I intend to bring people from Balestier Market into the centre to create opportunities for interaction with the patients. This space transits to the studio and gallery where a deeper understanding is established between the parties, and then transits to the more private areas i.e. wards and recreational spaces, where the privacy is privileged to the patients and their new caregivers.
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The block which holds the patients’ rooms is given utmost privacy, providing a secure yet homely ambience. Internal courtyards are private yet open spaces catering specifically to the elderly, in contrast to the other open areas outside this block which serve as spaces for the elderly to interact with the public on different levels.
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BICYCLE PARKING AREA RECEPTION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE MEETING ROOM STAFF QUARTERS LEARNING LABS LECTURE HALL GUEST ROOMS STUDENT DORMITORY LIBRARY CAFETERIA
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The 2 learning labs are placed on each side of the swale and have floor to ceiling windows for natural light to enter. A connecting bridge spans between them at a lower height so as to provide an up-close learning experience with the bio swale.
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The library is divided into the main section and kids section. In the main section where a quiet reading space is desired, slow moving water is only observed on the skylight that creates a tranquil ambience. While in the kids’ corner water splashes into the swale with moving water beneath the floor, creating more sounds that contribute to a lively ambience. This render depicts a cozy ambience during a rainy day whe where one can spend at the library.
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BIRD’S EYE VIEW
CLASSROOM BUILDING SECTION
DORMITORY BUILDING SECTION
COMMUNAL CAFETERIA
STUDENT DORMITORY
SHARON LEE PORTFOLIO 2012 - 2016