KIM KEAT TOWERS
Project
:
HDB Toa Payoh N125
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Toa Payoh, Singapore
Size
:
19,600 s.q.m. (development)
Date : July 2017 Job Scope :
[Landscape Deck + Green Park + Precinct Marker + Rain garden] design
Kim Keat Towers comprises 3 blocks of high-rise residential development with 3R and 4R units. All blocks are orientated to the North-South facing direction with maximum views from units to the adjacent park and surrounding greenery. Like bamboo shoots that can grow to full height in one season, the new development will spring up new community and living spaces for the precinct and its surounding, INJECTING AREAS OF NEW LIFE into Toa Payoh East Neighbourhood. Inspired by the strong linear character and segmented aesthetics of bamboo, the conventional building mass Is shaken up and recomposed as an interplay of uneven volumes rising up the skyline by alternating stacking of 3R and 4R units.
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Apart from creating a unique silhouette highly visible from the conflux of CTE and PIE, the movements in massing allow green decks and skyrise terrace to be extended as high volume social spaces at regular interval along the facade, resulting in a highly porous and sustainable development with different levels and vantage points overlooking the park. These skyrise community living rooms spring out like bamboo shoots from the lift lobbies, creating new community spaces to interact and enjoy the outdoors. Warm earthy colours of brown to green will be used extensively to harmonise in a rustic and natural setting with natural materials like stones in gabion walls and composite timber for activity decks used throughout the development and park area.
CONCEPT 1
Park View
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Skyline Treatment
+ Maximize view towards proposed park
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Noise Mitigator
+ Roof, sky deck, and sky garden will be lighted up at night
4 + Gable end oriented towards CTE highway + Gabion wall as noise barrier against PIE
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Greenery Sky Deck
Sky Garden
Landscape Deck
Local Linkage Communal Garden
Green Park
+ Continuation of park greenery to landscape decks and vertical extensions to sky gardens and sky decks
+ Covered linkages to external nodes and existing blocks
Kim Keat Towers Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N125
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Kim Keat Towers Is designed to integrate and enhance the livability of the vicinity by creating new community spaces and extending views of greenery and park spaces through generous setback and strategic staggering of the new residential blocks. The existing Blk 256 & 254 continue to enjoy unblocked views of lush landscaping and direct covered link to Golden Clover. The standalone existing block in Golden Clover is fully integrated with the new development via a new linkbridge and covered linkway connecting Blk A to the 2nd storey lift lobby of Golden Clover. To secure instant shade and greenery, the existing 5 mature rain trees are conserved and enhanced as restful spaces for contemplation and tree-top decks, allowing new experience and a predation of Nature.
Aerial View of Kim Keat Towers Development
View of Kim Keat Towers from Kim Keat Ave (Day)
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Kim Keat Towers Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N125
Building upon this mission, rain gardens inspired by the natural heritage of Toa Payoh as a swamp land in the heydays,are designed within park peripherals to cleanse and convey surface runoff, enhance the overall biodiversity of the precinct create a new platform for outdoor learning. Floating decks and a “tree-house� precinct marker provide talking points and vantage zones for Nature viewing, to make both outdoor play and learning fun and enjoyable for the family.
SITE PLANNING
Connectivity
Services
Facilities
ABC Water Network
At night, innovative and energy efficient lighting are integrated with the building facades, throwing a new light on the segmented outlines of the new development, fusing inexplicably with the dazzling bright lines coursing through the expressway, where together they come to life In a new urban spectacle.
View of Kim Keat Towers from Kim Keat Ave (Night)
Kim Keat Towers Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N125
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UNIT PLANS
CONCEPT PLAN
View of Arrival Drop-off Porch and Precinct Pavilion
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Kim Keat Towers Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N125
View of Sky Garden, Skyrise Community Living Rooms, and Landscaped Decks
NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES Facade Treatment
Gabion Wall As Noise Barrier
View of Neighbourhood Park
Kim Keat Towers Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N125
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FERNVALE TERRACE
Project
:
HDB Project C
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Sengkang West, Singapore
Size
:
60,464 s.q.m. (development)
Date : March 2017 Job Scope :
[Facade + Rofftop Garden + MSCP + Precinct Marker + Green Park] design
Fernvale Terrace consists of 7 blocks of BTO flats consisting of 2R/3R/4R/5R/3G units, 1 integrated block with 2R/3R BTO and 2R Rental units, 2 Rental blocks of 1R/2R units. All blocks are orientated to North-South facing with maximum views to the Common Green, MSCP roof garden and Common Green. At 14 storey high, all blocks are widely spaced out to allow generous flow of natural light, ventilation and landscaping throughout the development. A central green spine consisting of the MSCP roof garden and landscaped communal vista at 1st storey connects the main arrival point to the Common Green behind. Embraced by greenery, this single large continuous roof garden becomes the main communal space interspersed with a variety of recreational and social facilitates for the large community.
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The green network is overlaid with an extensive ABC waters features with rain gardens and vegetated swales which collect and cleanse water collected from the roof garden before discharge beyond the site. Large scale communal events can be held indoors within the public communal space below MSCP and spills out beyond to the integrated Common Green. The roof garden and terraced green planters also concealed 4 split storeys of MSCP carparks, effectively segregating traffic from the pedestrian thoroughfare. Landscaping selections provides unique themes to different zones, giving cues for wayfinding and intuitive orientation. As homage to the agricultural heritage of Seletar, a heritage trail is woven into the green tapestry to reminisce and celebrate our past and continued harmony with Nature in the new Community.
MASSING DEVELOPMENT 1
Site
2
Massing
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Urban Link
Aerial View of Fernvale Terrace Development
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Green Vista
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Green Corridors Extension
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Sculpting With Green Terraces
Fernvale Terrace Residential : HDB Project C
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UNIT PLANS
Typical 2-Room Floor Plan (Type A)-PPVC Approx. floor area 36.4 s.q.m.
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Typical 2-Room Floor Plan (Type B)-PPVC Approx. floor area 45.4 s.q.m.
Fernvale Terrace Residential : HDB Project C
Typical 3-Room Floor Plan-PPVC
Approx. floor area 65.4 s.q.m.
Typical 4-Room Floor Plan-PPVC
Approx. floor area 90.4 s.q.m.
Typical 5-Room Floor Plan-Conventional
Approx. floor area 110.4 s.q.m.
Rental 1-Room Floor Plan
Approx. floor area 30.3 s.q.m.
Rental 2-Room Floor Plan (Type C)
Approx. floor area 42.4 s.q.m.
Rental 2-Room Floor Plan (Type D)
Approx. floor area 40.3 s.q.m.
COMMUNAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Green Corridors Linking to Communal Vista
View 1 of Landscaped Communal Vista (Day)
Celebrate
Pasar Malam
View 2 of Landscaped Communal Vista (Day)
Feast
Education/ Exhibition
View of Landscaped Communal Vista (Night) Fernvale Terrace Residential : HDB Project C
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The roof garden above MSCP is the heart and communal “village centre� serving the entire development. It overlooks the main arrival entrance at one end and the Common Green at the other end, spanning the breadth of the site and linking directly to adjacent residential blocks. A myriad of social and recreational amenities are interspersed along the lushly landscaped decks, including playgrounds, fitness stations for adults and elderly and taiji area. Spaces are also reserved in large planters for future communal gardening to be adopted by residents. As the central green spine, the roof garden opens up a valley in the middle of the large site, drawing in wind and natural light to reach all blocks and maximising views of greenery to all units.
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Fernvale Terrace Residential : HDB Project C
View of Roof Garden and Main Entrance
As the confluence of greenery and outdoor communal spaces for the vicinity, the Common Green and its surrounds is a traffic-free oasis for various recreation activities and social interaction. A landmark pavilion is designed atop the linkbridge joining MSCP roof and Blk A to serve as a lookout deck over the greenery and to frame the arrival entrance to the Common Green. The MSCP terrace planters are arranged to cascade down from the roof garden and gently flows down to merge with the landscaping on ground. Residents and visitors are drawn through the wide sheltered vista of the lush greenery from the main arrival drop-off to the Common Green. Green corridors also extend out from the Common Green on both sides to link Jalan Kayu and Sengkang West Road, as final touches to complete the urban green tapestry.
View of Precinct Marker Linking MSCP Roof
Precinct View of Common Green
Fernvale Terrace Residential : HDB Project C
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NORTHSHORE CORAL VIEW Project
:
HDB Punggol North C4
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Punggol Northshore, Singapore
Size
:
20,100 s.q.m. (development)
Date : October 2016 Job Scope :
[Precinct Marker + Community Plaza + Landscape Deck + Look-out Points] design
Conceptualised as a sea-sculpted marine community, Northshore Coral View is embraced by a unique landscape inspired by coral reefs and panorama of sea view. Rising from the lush greenery are 4 blocks of 2/3/4/5-room units sculpted in the form of a “man-made” coral reef, creating a seamless harmony with the sea, sky and Nature. The translation of organic and modular coral patterns into facade treatment provides a distinct precinct identity and heralds one‘s arrival into Punggol Northshore district. The groundscape is designed as a kaleidoscope of coral reefs abuzz with various communal amenities, greenery and educational glattorms to raise public awareness on oral conservation and appreciation of its vital role in our ecosystem.
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At the intersections of green corridors, the Coral precinct marker - “La Roc” stands out as the mother of all corals in the landscape. Beside supporting the linkbridge between Blk A & D, it provides a good advantage point to the sea and incorporates environmental quality information that will be transmitted through LED display to suggest to park users on recommended level, duration and type of outdoor activities. Balconies are provided to all units facing the sea and there is no West-facing unit in the development. A basement carpark serves all blocks and offers full pedestrain links under shelter. The central plaza is anchored by a prominent 12m high sculptural marker. visible from the sea. park and to all sides of the adjacent developments to provide good orientation and waytinding. A district level elevated pedestrain network runs through the site and connects to the LRT station and precincts beyond. Emulating the close-knitted symbiotic community of the coral reef.
NORTHSHORE CORAL VIEW DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Northshore Coral View Residential : HDB Punggol North C4
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UNIT PLANS
CONCEPT PLAN Legend
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Northshore Coral View Residential : HDB Punggol North C4
Aerial view of Northshore Coral View Development
View of Coral Sculpted Housing Blocks From Linkbridge Next to The Entrance
Northshore Coral View Residential : HDB Punggol North C4
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Cascading Skyline of Northshore Coral View From The Sea
View of Drop-off porch facing Northshore Drive
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Northshore Coral View Residential : HDB Punggol North C4
View of Precinct Marker “LaRoc”
View of Cascade Look-out Points of Northshore Coral View Landscaped Deck
Northshore Coral View Residential : HDB Punggol North C4
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TOA PAYOH TREETOP 1 Project
:
HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - A
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Toa Payoh West, Singapore
Size
:
53,700 s.q.m. (development)
Date : April 2017 Job Scope
:
[Facade + Site Layout] design
Inspired by high-rise view of surrounding lush greenery, Toa Payoh Treetop II revisits the typology of high-rise high density residential development as a collective forest of towering trees pushing towards the sky and sprouting new epiphytes in the form of landscaped sky terrace along its vertical façade - the high-rise Community Living Rooms. 10 towers of 40 storeys and 3 towers of 26 storeys stepped down at the proposed Neighbourhood Park are orientated in the North-South facing direction surrounding a vast open landscaped decks which extend the green corridor from the proposed Park to N4 C29B on the eastern side.
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The organic layout creates maximum porosity and views to greenery while allowing generous natural light and ventilation throughout the development. The curvilinear forms of the key blocks are designed to continue the undulating flows into the proposed N4 C29B planning to seamlessly blend with the overall park theme of the “Forest Garden”. In the combined site planning, 3 wide green corridors are created to linked Lorong 1 Toa Payoh to the proposed Park, flowing through the existing Toa Payoh Crest in the first vista and next through N4 C29A and N4 C29B via 2 other wide visual corridors. The free-flowing form breaks down the wall-like effect of high density blocks, offering surprising views at every turn of corner, while minimizing any chance of direct overlooking between blocks. The tropical forest theme will be showcased on all the landscaped deck area with dense landscaping in the middle to create a forest cloud of organic filter to sieve out CO2 and urban heat. Communal facilities like fitness stations, taiji / yoga and playgrounds will meander through this dense forest garden. Native trees and shrubs will be planted to create a new outdoor education space with signage to complement the Edible Garden theme of the proposed Park.
UNIT PLANS
2-Room Flat
3-Room Flat
4-Room Flat
5-Room Flat
3 Generation (GEN) Flat
CONCEPT PLAN
Toa Payoh Treetop 1 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - A
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SITE PLANNING
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Toa Payoh Treetop 1 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - A
Toa Payoh Treetop 1 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - A
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TOA PAYOH TREETOP 2 Project
:
HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - B
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Toa Payoh West, Singapore
Size
:
23,500 s.q.m. (development)
Date : May 2017 Job Scope
:
[Facade + Site Layout] design
Inspired by high-rise view of surrounding lush greenery, Toa Payoh Treetop I revisits the typology of high-rise high density residential development as a collective forest of towering trees pushing towards the sky and sprouting new epiphytes in the form of landscaped sky terrace along its vertical façade – the high-rise Community Living Rooms. 4 towers of 45 storeys and 1 tower of 26 storeys stepped down at the road junction are orientated in the North-South facing direction surrounding a vast open landscaped deck which extends the green corridor towards the proposed N4 C29A and Park to the western side.
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The simple layout creates maximum porosity and views to greenery while allowing generous natural light and ventilation throughout the development. The curvilinear forms of the blocks are designed to continue the undulating flows of the proposed N4 C29A layout to seamlessly blend into the park landscape. In the combined site planning, 3 wide green corridors are created to linked Lorong 1 Toa Payoh to the proposed Park, flowing through the existing Toa Payoh Crest in the first vista and next through N4 C29A and N4 C29B via 2 other wide visual corridors. The free-flowing breaks down the wall-like effect of high density blocks, offering different views at every turn of corner. The tropical forest theme will be showcased on the central landscaped area with dense landscaping in the middle to create a forest cloud of organic filter to sieve out CO2 and urban heat. Communal facilities like fitness stations, taiji / yoga and playgrounds will meander through this dense forest garden. Native trees and shrubs will be planted to create an outdoor education space with signage to complement the Edible Garden theme of the proposed Park and seamlessly connect to the new Caldecott MRT station.
UNIT PLANS
2-Room Flat
3-Room Flat
4-Room Flat
5-Room Flat
3 Generation (GEN) Flat
CONCEPT PLAN
Toa Payoh Treetop 2 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - B
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SITE PLANNING
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Toa Payoh Treetop 2 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - B
Toa Payoh Treetop 2 Residential : HDB Toa Payoh N4C29 - B
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TAMPINES GREEN SONATA Project
:
HDB Tampines N6C17 & 18
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Tampines North Drive, Singapore
Size
:
74,300 s.q.m. (development)
Date : October 2016 Job Scope
:
[Facade + Site Layout] design
Alike an ever-changing musical piece, Tampines Green Sonata will be a vibrant and colorful precinct designed with Nature at the core of its ensemble. On the East side, units are arranged with maximum views from their balconies and windows to the adjacent parks. Building façade are designed with rhythmical accent fins to mark the arrival to Tampines North from TPE. Vertical fins and horizontal lines are composed harmoniously with colours to heighten the experience of visitors entering the new town and opening up wide vistas of lush greenery in-between all blocks.
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To ensure barrier-free connection with parks, the overhead bridge links directly to the MSCP roof garden through a distinct precinct marker, framing the start of one’s journey to the Green Living Room and MSCP roof garden along TPE. The waves of greenery meanders and joins at the conflux in front of the Green Living Room, before cascading in a series of terraced gardens above the proposed Childcare Centre (CCC). In tandem with the “Leaf Concept” of Tampines Masterplan, the motif of the leaf structure inspires the form of the CCC typology to bring more porosity by fusing the outdoor area with indoor spaces, creating opportunities for outdoor classroom and learning for appreciation of Nature. In line with the spirit of keeping Nature as “close to its Nature” in Eco-green, the Green Living Room will be designed with grasslands and rain gardens melding with park amenities to retain as much of the outdoor wildness as possible and to keep maintenance to the lowest. Water will be cleansed by vegetated swales and bio-topes instead of being channeled away by concrete drain. Enhancing bio-diversity is the key objective to be shared with preschoolers and park users alike, to raise greater awareness and to provide more nesting opportunities and feeding spots to attract more fauna and flora from the region to grow the biodiversity pool.
UNIT PLANS 1) TYPICAL LAYOUT
3-Room
4-Room
Composed as part of the Tampines North Masterplan, Tampines Green Sonata consists of 11-blocks of 3R, 4R & 5R units served by 2 blocks of integrated carparks.
LEGEND
With many adjacent parks like Quarry Park, Tampines Eco-green and Boulevard Park surrounding the site, the lush landscaping in the development will integrate seamlessly with and enhance the existing green network, weaving a close-knitted precinct with a variety of community spaces for live-andplay.
CONCEPT PLAN
5-Room 2) POSSIBLE CONVERSION TO PPVC MODULES
3-Room
4-Room
5-Room Tampinse Green Sonata Residential : HDB Tampines N6C17 & 18
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SITE PLANNING
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Tampines Green Sonata Residential : HDB Tampines N6C17 & 18
The Green Corridor Extension starts on the North side where the MSCP forms a curvilinear buffer against the noise and pollution from TPE. Dense landscaping will be decked out on the roof garden to create a natural barrier of organic filter to sieve out CO2 and urban heat. Most of the block units will not have windows facing TPE to mitigate potential noise impact. Communal facilities like fitness stations, taiji / yoga and playgrounds are sprinklered along the linear roof garden, with large plots of landscaping designated as future adoption for communal gardening by residents. The Green Extension spills over into the Green Living Room in a cascade of garden terrace and links to the next MSCP roof garden and the adjacent park via the overhead bridge, allowing users to enjoy a variety of treetop and park experiences along the seamless journey.
Tampinse Green Sonata Residential : HDB Tampines N6C17 & 18
ST JURONG ELECTRONICS OFFICE Project : Design & Build (D&B) of St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
100 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore
Size
:
20,997 s.q.m. (total extension G.F.A.)
Date : May 2017 Job Scope : [Facade + Sky Terrace + Rooftop Garden + Drop-off porch] design Brandishing hi-tech modernity and sleek efficacy befitting STEE, the new landmark at Jurong East Street 21 is a 15-storey industrial-cumoffice iconic tower with 6 storeys of ramped up carparks, a triple volume sky terrace at 9th storey and a landscaped garden at the roof level. The new extension building is seamlessly integrated with the existing 4 storey building to appear as ONE new tower/podium by weaving an organic screen of vertical fins over the new car parks, vehicle ramps and continuing to the existing building faรงade facing the main road. The tower block rises above this white/yellow tapestry in an aluminium cladding and curtain glass wall envelope, with curved edge portal frame composed at the west-facing main faรงade to deliver elegance in symmetry.
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With the integration of the existing building and new; extension achieved by enveloping the lower podium with a continuous band of vertical fins, the entire development will be face-lifted with a refreshing outlook and without any physical disruption to the existing building other than repainting works. Though seemingly connected, the new extension building is strategically recessed in the middle to ensure minimum overlapping over the existing building. This will greatly enhance productivity for time and cost saving during construction. Most importantly, it will significantly minimise any potential risk of falling hazards over the existing steel roof sheltering the office areas. At night, the new landmark transforms into the JEWEL of Jurong East, with featured LED lighting glowing from the faรงade portal, ambient lighting showering from the landscaped sky terrace and the distinctive glow from the corporate logo mounted on the rooftop of the existing building, bridging the present with the future.
BUILDING ELEVATIONS + SECTIONS
East Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
Aerial View of STEE Extension Building at Jurong East St. 21
North Elevation
Section A-A
Section B-B
St Jurong Electronics Office Office : D&B St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building
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BUILDING PLANS
View of STEE Extension Building With New Arrival Entrance
The new extension building will feature a grand arrival entrance that extends over the driveway for passenger drop-off and then cars can go directly ahead to the car park ramp without any cross traffic. The new arrival entrance is designed to flow seamlessly down from the building faรงade and over to the site boundary, creating a well-sheltered and welcoming sense of arrival. Barrier-free provisions are provided to ensure BCA UD compliance and user-friendliness to all visitors and occupants.
View of STEE Extension Building Along Main Road
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St Jurong Electronics Office Office : D&B St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building
View of Landscaped Sky Terrace at 9th Storey St Jurong Electronics Office Office : D&B St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building
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Interior View of Main Entrance, Lift Lobby, and Meeting Rooms at 1st Storey
Interior View of Visitor Reception, Demo Room and Main Waiting Area at 8th Storey
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St Jurong Electronics Office Office : D&B St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building
Interior View of Conference Room
Interior View of Washrooms
St Jurong Electronics Office Office : D&B St Jurong Electronics New Extension Building
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JALAN BESAR COMMUNITY CENTER Project
:
JBCC Building Renovation
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Jalan Besar, Singapore
Size : N/A Date : February 2017 Job Scope : Material Selection + Interior Design + Visualization
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Interior View of Common Room
Interior View of Cooking Room
Jalan Besar Community Center Interior : JBCC Building Renovation
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Interior View of Male Washroom
Interior View of Office Reception
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Jalan Besar Community Center Interior : JBCC Building Renovation
Interior View of Multipurpose Hall
Interior View of Conference Room
Jalan Besar Community Center Interior : JBCC Building Renovation
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WOODLAND LINK BLOCK 22 Project : JTC Neighbourhood Redevelopment Program Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Woodland Link, Singapore
Size : N/A Date : August 2017 Job Scope
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:
Facade design
INTRO
JTC COLOUR GUIDELINES
Woodland Link Block 22 facade is redeveloped by applying new colors based on JTC Corporate colour schemes. Primary colors will go along with the exterior facade while the inner part follows the accent and background colors. The harmonisation of the colors gives the old building a brand new and fresh appearance.
1. Primary
2. Accent
3. Background
Before
Front Elevation
Woodland Link Block 22 Facade : JTC Neighbourhood Redevelopment Program
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TECK WHYE LANE BLOCKS 101 - 124 Project :
Neighbourhood Renewal Program (N.R.P.) Batch 5 - Phase 2
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Teck Whye Lane, Singapore
Size : N/A Date : June 2017 Job Scope
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:
Site Redevelopment Proposal
PROPOSED CIRCULATION & CONNECTIVITY
1
Low Link Way Connecting Blk 113 to Blk 121
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Low Link Way Connecting Blk 117 to Blk 119
BRIEF : - 2 nos. of low covered linkways connecting between blocks proposed. - 2 nos. of barrier-free ramps connecting between blocks proposed
Teck Whye Lane Blocks 101 - 124 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 5 - Phase 2
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PROPOSED OUTDOOR AMENITIES
1
Upgrade Existing Badminton Court
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BRIEF : - Upgrade existing badminton court. - Integrate outdoor interactive play with the existing multipurpose court. - Upgrade multipurpose court’s equipment.
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Teck Whye Lane Blocks 101 - 124 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 5 - Phase 2
Proposed Interactive Soccer Wall
PROPOSED BLOCK AMENITIES
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Proposed Community Living Space
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Proposed Indoor Interactive Play
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Proposed Two - Tier Bicycle Racks
BRIEF : - Provide two-tier bicycle racks for more bicycle parking.
- Create community living area for the residents. - Install indoor interactive play facilities for everyone.
Teck Whye Lane Blocks 101 - 124 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 5 - Phase 2
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JURONG WEST BLOCKS 711 - 731 Project :
Neighbourhood Renewal Program (N.R.P.) Batch 6 - Phase 2
Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Jurong West, Singapore
Size : N/A Date : June 2017 Job Scope
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:
Site Redevelopment Proposal
PROPOSED CIRCULATION & CONNECTIVITY
2
1
Low Link Way Connecting Blk 723 to Blk 724
Proposed Sheltered Badminton Court
BRIEF : - 1 nos. of low covered linkways connecting between blocks proposed. - 1 nos. of barrier-free ramps connecting between blocks proposed. - Upgrade and relocate existing badminton court. - Proposed sheltered badminton court with gathering area. After
Jurong West Blocks 711 - 731 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 6 - Phase 2
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PROPOSED OUTDOOR AMENITIES
1
Proposed Sensory Garden + Hard/Soft Court Upgrade
BRIEF : - Upgrade existing playground and elderly fitness corner with outdoor interactive equipment. - Upgrade existing badminton court. - 2 nos. pavilion proposed. - Garden pot planters proposed to create Sensory Gardens for disabled people.
Before
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Jurong West Blocks 711 - 731 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 6 - Phase 2
After
PROPOSED BLOCK AMENITIES BRIEF : - Provide two-tier bicycle racks for more bicycle parking. - Create community living area for the residents. - Install indoor interactive play facilities for everyone.
2
1
Proposed Two - Tier Bicycle Racks
Proposed Indoor Interactive Play
3
Proposed Community Living Space
Jurong West Blocks 711 - 731 Communal : N.R.P. Batch 6 - Phase 2
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LTA BUS STOP SHELTER Project : Enhancement of Existing Bus Stop Infrastructures by Land Transport Authority (LTA) Stage
:
Design Tender
Location
:
Scotts Road, Singapore
Size : N/A Date : October 2016 Job Scope
:
Bus Shelter Innovative Design + Planning
The objective of the tender is to enhance on the 415 existing bus stops (1st batch 195 locations & 2nd batch 220 locations) to improve their accessibility by Wheelchair-Accessible-Bus (WAB) & Person-InWheelchair (PIW), which includes: • Bus bays • Bus shelters • Bus stop areas M&E Services Scopes:
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Electrical distribution system Lighting system Lightning protection system Ventilating fans.
M&E Services Design emphasis on the functional, standardisation & modular. It is not only enhancing the productivity of construction, but also benefit on cost, easy operations and maintenance. All the service such as power supply, IT & ventilation are designed in module form and interchangeable.
SITE CONDITION
SECTIONS
Existing Shelter
Proposed Shelter With Wider Drainage
SCOTTS ROAD PROPOSAL
• Section of affected drain to be widened. Existing level and steps partly retained. • Proposed ramp behind existing bus stop beside existing drain to allow PIW access and WAB operation.
LTA Bus Stop Shelter Transportation : Enhancement of Existing Bus Stop Infrastructure by LTA
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FRONT ELEVATION
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LTA Bus Stop Shelter Transportation : Enhancement of Existing Bus Stop Infrastructure by LTA
MODULAR DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
PROPOSAL TYPES
TYPE 1 : CITY (CBD/TOWN)
TYPE 2 : RESIDENTIAL
TYPE 3 : NON-RESIDENTIAL LTA Bus Stop Shelter Transportation : Enhancement of Existing Bus Stop Infrastructure by LTA
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KASHONAT AL BAYT Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
: Restaurant
Stage : N/A Location : Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre Kuwait City Size : 270 s.q.m. Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The project is a local restaurant chain that was established 4 years ago in Kuwait. Within a few years they have opened 4 branches and now a fifth one in the Sheikh Jaber al Ahmad Cultural Center in the heart of Kuwait City. However, because of the upscale location, this branch was required to be unique than its predecessors. The client stressed the preservation of the essence of the previous locations while still showcasing an upscale dining experience. It was a tough challenge to create a fine dining experience while maintaining the grass root essence of the brand.
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The firm’s approach is inspired by traditional Kuwaiti design principles. We used the idea of the “hosh” (central courtyard) and the “liwan” (shaded walkway) to create a contemporary dining space. The ceiling is the centerpiece of the design. It is a composed of an art installation that spans across the central 60m2 court yard. The piece responds to the regional landscape by abstracting the topography lines of sand dune formations to create a unique ripple effect that diffuses light through the use of linen. The materials were a mixture of elements from the other branches as well as the introduction of new materials. The walls. floor, and some of the seating are composed of concrete while the ceiling is primarily brushed brass sheets. The south wall has hints of wood in the form of five wooden gates, which is another smaller art installation that refers to the history of Kuwait.
Kashonat Al Bayt Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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THE BOWL
Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
: Restaurant
Stage : N/A Location : Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre Kuwait City Size : 105 s.q.m. Date : 2016 Job Scope
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Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The Bowl is located in the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center in the center of Kuwait City.The project is inspired by the coexistence of the natural environment and human intervention. It is a harmonious collision between the artificial and the natural, the hard concrete and the encroaching greenery, the warm wood and the cold steel. The space is primarily composed of concrete, except for two 8 meter high green walls. The organic composition of the walls respond to the cold, structured language of the concrete that create a beautiful paradox.
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The wood installations nestled in between the green walls are inspired by shelf mushrooms that grow on the barks of trees. They are formed by a series of CNC milled wooden panels that are stacked and offset to create an encroaching effect that melds into the surrounding greenery.
The Bowl Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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MATERIAL PALETTE
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The Bowl Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
MOOD BOARD
The Bowl Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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THE BURROW
Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
:
Gym, Art Installations and Interior design
Stage : N/A Location
:
Jaber Al Malik Al Sabah St, Kuwait City
Size : 200 s.q.m. Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The project is a pre existing high end fitness facility where the client wanted to introduce the concept of “Alice in Wonderland” into the space to relate back to their original branding scheme. Parallel’s job was to create a series of art installations that turns the place into wonderland, where reality is distorted and where the outside world is left behind as one travels down the rabbit hole. The first intervention that Parallel designed are two window displays that capture the attention of people passing by. They were inspired by the 1870’s era when the story of Alice in Wonderland was first conceived. The first piece is a vintage living room chair attached to a high wheel bicycle. It plays upon the cycling classes which the facility provides while responding to the history of the story. In addition, this same idea was used on another piece in the window display where vintage seats are attached to an antique rowing machine which is another piece of equipment that is available.
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When one walks into the space, they enter a living room. This living room is the facility’s reception and where people are greeted. The idea of the living room refers back to original concept of nonsense and the distortion of reality. There are low shelves held up by upside down tea cups, a tea table shattered into 3 pieces that form the facility’s logo when brought together, and mirrors all around to distort perception. As one leaves the living room and “goes down the rabbit hole” towards the locker rooms, they are greeted by two murals. The murals are a series of distorted grids that were inspired by the surrounding cladding that “suck” members into the void. Finally, the last design intervention is a 4x6.5 meter mural of the king and queen of hearts. The mural was cut into many small strips that were integrated into the existing concrete walls that create a dynamic piece that shifts as one walks through the space.
CUSTOMIZED FURNITURE + Rowing Machine
+ Spinning Bike
+ Tea table
MOOD BOARD
THE BURROW Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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G OYA
Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
: Restaurant
Stage : N/A Location
:
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Size : 170 s.q.m. Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The design of the space is dictated around two grids that are intersected to create a language that governs the the design of all that elements like the furniture, lighting , stairs, and spacial composition. The grids radiate outward from the pre-existing central column. We saw the column as an opportunity rather than a hindrance because it created limits that we had to work around. The restaurant is composed of a ground floor which contains the kitchen and a small seating area, and a mezzanine that holds additional seating. Design Concept :
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PERSPECTIVE MONTAGE
Goya Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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AL HOUTI RESIDENCE
Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
:
House, Art Installations and Interior design
Stage : N/A Location
:
Kuwait City
Size : 150 s.q.m. Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The design of this revolved on creating a family space that was cozy and warm while still acting as a luxurious reception room for the clients guests. . As one enters the house, they are greeted by a large art installation made from a series of cnc milled acrylic panels that undulate creating a wave effect that respond to the swimming pool into courtyard. In the reception room, the perimeter was used as a datum that governed the design of the space. The furniture was inspired by the art deco era. The couch is the centerpiece of the room. It is constructed from black velvet with an offset brass skirt that wraps itself into a u-shape around the space. The lighting is created from two interlocking U-shapes that hang low from the ceiling creating a feeling of smaller space within a larger space.
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The bench responds to the perimeter of the room where it is an extension of a tall table that wraps itself around the corner to the window, then drops down to create seating area at the window. Finally, in the family living room, we created a “ripple wall� made from a series of cnc milled wooden panels. It is inspired by light that reflects off the water from pool in the courtyard and onto the wall creating a series of shadowy ripples.
FEATURE WALL DESIGN The staircase wall was inspired by the ripples of the pool in the central court yard. When the sun hits the water at a specific time of day, it reflects the water onto the interior wall of the living room and the resulting effect is mesmerizing. Using numerous shelving panels, the wall creates the impression of water that relates to the ripples reflected on to the wall.
MOOD BOARD
Al Houti Residence Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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THE EMERGENT PAVILION Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
:
Pavilion Installation for Exhibition
Stage : Built Location
:
Kuwait City
Size : N/A Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The installation presented here is the outcome of the Visiting School Kuwait 2016, organised by staff and graduates from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. The Visiting School brought together international and local students and professionals in architecture, and investigated contemporary methodologies for context-specific architectural design. The programme introduced digital design seminars and advanced site mapping methodologies to allow participants to engage with the underlying social and cultural mechanisms of public space. The site information gathered was then used to explore and develop a critically informed architectural intervention, enhacing and enriching the site within the Promenade Mall.
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Throughout the ten day programme, several different design strategies were combined into a single architectural approach which was further refined to incorporate the characteristics of digital fabrication. The pavilion is constructed using 3-axis CNC routed plywood components that were assembled on site without the need for specialist tools or fixings. The resulting pavilion incorporates spaces for social activity of different size and character. It operates at the scale of human experience, acting as a catalyst for the specific users of the site. As an innnovative architectural installation, it explores the possibilities of generative design, and its capacity to incorporate dynamic social and environmental performance qualities.
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The overall assembly of the pavilion out of a sequence of column-like elements offers the unique opportunity to create spatial perimeter enclosures that are not solid but porous, mediating views and light at specific lines of sight. The qualities of space that result cover a range of social interactivity scenarios including private space for a single occupant, and larger group spaces for dynamic social interaction and play.
The Emergent Pavilion Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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OV PAVILION
Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
:
Pavilion Installation for Exhibition
Stage : Built Location
:
Alraya, Saudi Arabia
Size
:
7 x 11 s.q.m.
Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Architecture Illustration + Visualization
The concept behind the pavilion was inspired by the snail, specifically its inability to hear. The snail interprets sound as vibrations, and reacts by staying inside its protective shell. Similarly, the pavilion attempts to interpret sound through a series of physical protrusions. The radial form mimics the shell of the snail or a shelter. Sound volume and intensity are shown by the degree of protrusion, which in turn combines with the rest to form an image or pattern. This was done by setting a central origin (like the shell of the snail), and using a script to divide contours accordingly. The script also took into account the image and its “intensity” via black and white images. White portions of the image extruded outwards, and black portions inwards. The image, number of contours, and height and size of the protrusions can be altered parametrically, through the script.
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For the purpose of the pavilion, this was used to portray a message. The chosen images represent a person attempting to communicate but not heard. The person is then frustrated, and finally screams. The degree and drama of the protrusions respond to the intensity of each image. Ultimately, it is the “sight of sound that cannot be heard”.
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SHELL VOLUM E & FOR M
SOUND IN TEN S ITY & PROTRU S IO N
OV Pavilion Freelance Work : Architecture Illustration + Visualization
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HERMES WINDOW DISPLAY_DUBAI Client
:
Parallel Studio, Kuwait
Project
:
Hermes Window Display Design Competition
Stage
:
Preliminary Design
Location
:
Dubai
Size : N/A Date : 2016 Job Scope
:
Photo Collage
• 1 st Pitch The story is simply a beautiful Parisian women strolling around in the street of Paris on a spring day, observing and enjoying the experience of the street of Paris. I would like to enhance the motion element through the scarfs in the background (they will move on a track that will give the panning effect, as if they form the urban context) in addition to the bike in the front. The speed of the scarfs and the bike move in the same speed slow and ideal, yet against each other to maintain the logic and reality. Expressing the flâneur attitude by walking around aimlessly but enjoying the surrounding.
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• 2 nd Pitch After a research made about Paris in the 19th century, the École des Beaux Arts controlled all aspects of the art world, centered in Paris at the time. As the only accepted art academy and the only means of public exhibition. A revolution is made to elevate a new artistic movement known as the Impressionist. Their decision to turn away from the Academy made public acceptance of their art a huge challenge. They needed an alternate support system, something to replace the Academy studios as a means for artistic instruction and discussion. They found this at the café. Parisian cafés became the new hub of literary life. The flâneur is a passionate observer, a painter of circumstance and all that it has to say about the eternal. Keeping this sentence in mind inspired me to curtain extend.
1 st Pitch
2 nd Pitch
Hermes Window Display_Dubai Freelance Work : Photo Collage
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