NURUL SYAHIRAH MUHAMAD ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO 2020
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EDUCATION
NURUL SYAHIRAH MUHAMAD Student of Architecture
2019 - present
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The University of Melbourne, Australia
2016 - 2018
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTS
The University of Melbourne, Australia
2013 - 2015
A LEVEL UK
NTEC Education, Shah Alam, Selangor
2011 - 2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (SPM)
GENIUS Pintar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi
AWARDS JPA-MARA Scholarship 2016 Melbourne School of Design Award Semester 1/2019 Works Exhibitied at MSDx
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PROFICIENCY AutoCAD
Photoshop
Rhino
Illustrator
Grasshopper
InDesign
Revit
Sketch up
Vray
CONTENTS
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THE ALLEGORY SQUARE
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SKY SCRAPPER IN MELBOURNE
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RADICAL CLASSROOM
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KINGFISHER’S HAVEN
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A Small-scaled Project Designed for Specific Group in 2019
Construction Group Project with Yuting Yang & Jiaqi He in 2019
Hybrid Architecture Group Project with Bolin & Monica in 2019
Biomimicry Project with Hafiz, Doohon & Memishi in 2018
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COBURG MOSQUE AND COHOUSING Mixed-used Residential Project in 2020
Educational Project in 2018
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GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL PROFILING Exhibition and Catalogue in 2018
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THE ALLEGORY SQUARE A Small-scaled Project Designed for Specific Group in 2019
A coworking space has a dynamic spatial design and occupant behaviours. This project is an exploration of phenomenology for two groups of people sharing a work place. They are a group of environmentalists and female rakugo performers, who joined in hand to increase public education on sustainable living. The architecture serve as a nest for preparation of voices before they went out to the public. Therefore manipulation of space, material, and light will facilitate the occupant as they practice, debate and learn.
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2 SKY SCRAPPER ON LATROBE, MELBOURNE Construction Group Project with Yuting Yang & Jiaqi He in 2019
The key driver of this high rise design is ‘projection’. We aim to celebrate the north sunlight and view towards historical Carlton Garden. The envelope concept emphasis the protruted triangular slab, sloping crown and triangular sunshade. Each elements are designed to accommodate the site microclimate and ease of construction.
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STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
TYPICAL PODIUM FACADE
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3 RADICAL CLASSROOM
Hybrid Architecture Group Project with Bolin & Monica in 2019
The proposed design is for an waste facility in the front door of the University of Melbourne. The project started from the problem of food waste among students and the distasteful nature of waste. Therefore, the architectural
concept is to blur the boundary; where spaces of waste facility and educational institution are integrated. This building is used by academics, publics and industry where they will engage with waste management directly.
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE WASTE PROBLEMS IN UNI
CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT
DATA BEACON
POTENTIAL ON SITE
PROGRAM
DEALING WITH WASTE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN PERSPECTIVE
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CONCEPTUAL DRAWING
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FINAL PRESENTATION
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4 KINGFISHER’S HAVEN
Biomimicry Project with Hafiz Azman, Kim Doohon & Shqipe Memishi in 2018
The computationally designed bird nest is a ‘synthetic simulation’ of a hollowed eucalyptus tree, a natural home for kingfishers. The form is derived by scripting of grasshopper; kangaroo and anemone had created multitude possibilities of bird’s nest system, unique to each variables feed. The prototypes are fabricated by using CNC milling and wood, as it is the most appropriate medium to create the desired biomorphic rustication. Role: Designing rustication elements, researching precedents, fabricating details and finishes, technical documentation, photographs,
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RESEARCH ON KINGFISHER AND THE RELATIONSHIPS IN IMMEDIATE ECOSYSTEM
VARIABLES TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR THE NEST VOLUME
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STUDY OF THE BIRD’S FEET AND NEST RUSTICATION
SECOND PROTOTYPES TO TEST RUSTICATION
DRILL BIT SIZE
CNC TOOL PATH
FABRICATING THE FINAL 1:1 PROTOTYPE
OUTCOME
TRIMMING THE EDGES
CONNECTION WITH DOWEL
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SANDBLASTING
5 COBURG MOSQUE AND COHOUSING Mixed-used Residential Project in 2020
This project is an exploration in the role of dwelling and sacred space. The site is a quite, low density gentrified suburb. Analysis from research shows an increase of Muslim community in the area. However, social marginalisation has made it difficult for underemployed Muslim women to work or
own a house. This architecture will empower the community growth in social, economic and spiritual needs. Principles of passive haus standards was used throughout the design process, including a calculation on energy performance. THE IDEA OF GROWING
LIGHTNESS IN COMMUNAL AREA PUBLIC ENTRANCE
SECTIONAL DRAWING SHOWS DEGREE OF PRIVACY
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SENSE OF BEING UNDERGROUND IN PRAYING SPACE
TERRACE
MASSING
QIBLA
LAKE VIEW
HOT WESTERN SUN
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL EMPHASIS ON PASSIVE STRATEGY
UPPER FLOOR AND ACCESSIBLE ROOF
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
3D MODEL AND THOUGHT PROCESS
SIMPLIFIED ENERGY SUMMARY
LOWER FLOOR PLAN
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6 UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, PARKVILLE Educational Project in 2018
SITE PLAN AND GROUND FLOOR
The project is to add the 21st-century urban school as part of University High School, including a sports complex. The state-funded school had projected an increase in student numbers in near future. The site centred between residential area, innovative centres and public transportation systems provide opportunities for the school to be a community centre. Hence, with student well-being as the focus, the proposed design is structured to encourage interactions between students, teachers and peers.
SHORT SECTION
LONG SECTION
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FIRST FLOOR
PERSONNEL’S USAGE OF SPACE
THE ATRIUM
Students Staff Shared Spaces Sports Outdoor Circulation
WEST FACADE
COLLABORATION STUDY
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STADIUM
MODEL
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GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL PROFILING Exhibition and Catalogue in 2018
GAP is a student collective annual architectural exhibition in Melbourne School of Design. This exhibition focused on contemporary designers based in Belgrade, Serbia. The projects featured reflect the social context of the city and have been self-selected by the participating architects and design studios. Role: Curating the exhibition elements and preparing for the opening night within a sub-team committee. Supervisor: Blair Gardiner Team members: Alex Brooksbank Alina Walizade Andrea (Drey) Rafail Briener Yu Daria Lysenko Đuro Đuranović George Rowlands-Myers Georgia Wyrdeman Gracie O’Malley-Welby Hanna Lepperod Holly Gates
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Margaret Allen Nicole Ren Nurul Muhamad Samuel Choy Simrat Kaur Mehta Sohan Mitra Yadi Pan Yiyi Zhu Yuting Yang
THE SIGNAGE (WITH YUTING)
THE EXHIBITION
GAP MAP MODEL (WITH YUTING)
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