Content page (Selected works only)
intro
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+bridge
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Spiral Of Knowledge
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Hotel of the Mind
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A Temporary Transition:
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public.art.matters.
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red cross hexpace
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interactive Learning Centre
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(new) drama studio
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F. House
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cv
Melbourne, Victoria
Footscray, Victoria
Inner Melbourne, Victoria
Living in-between Spaces Inner Melbourne, Victoria Victoria
internship in Eureka Design
internship in Eureka Design
internship in Eureka Design
landform explorations: re-siting farnsworth house
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Curriculum Vitae Hi, Nice To Meet You !
MELISSA TSANG 曾 曉 晴 E: tmelissak@gmail.com P: +65 8588 7286 A: Pasir Ris, Singapore
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EDUCATION 教育记录 2013 — 2015
Master of Architecture University of Melbourne, Australia
2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Environment (Architecture) University of Melbourne, Australia
2009
2003 — 2007
Trinity College Melbourne, Australia St. Anthony Canossian Secondary School Singapore
EXPERIENCES 工作经验 Mar — Jul 2013
Eureka Design, Hong Kong Architecture Assistant Designer
Jan — Mar 2011
Tusitala, Singapore Student Architect
Dec 2010 — Mar 2011
Coccogelo, Singapore Store Assistant
LANGUAGES 语言 Fluent English Fluent Mandarin Chinese Fluent Cantonese
Curriculum Vitae Hi, Nice To Meet You !
PUBLICATIONS 发表的作品 2015
+Bridge Thesis Project [Retained by Uni] University Of Melbourne, MSD Melbourne
2014
SkyScraper Model Applied Construction University Of Melbourne, MSD Melbourne
2013
Red Cross Project Poly University of Hong Kong Exhibition Eureka Design Hong Kong
2012
Cultural Bridging Model 3rd year Design Studion ‘Air’ Exhibition University Of Melbourne Melbourne
SOFTWARE SKILLS 软件使用技巧 ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆ ☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆
Adobe Suites Photoshop. Illustrator. Indesign. AutoCad Drafting. Rhino 5.0 Modelling. Drafting. V-ray Rendering Grasshopper Parametric Sketch Up Modelling. Simple Rendering Microsoft Office Excel. Word. Powerpoint.
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projects
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THIS IS +BRIDGE ! PUBLIC SPACE. CIVIC. INSTITUTIONAL.
Concept Diagram of Project
2015
THESIS PROPOSAL
Location
RMIT City Campus Swanston Street Melbourne
Melbourne - a vibrant & engaging city, is a 180 years old city that is built upon a rich layer of historical & cultural background. In the heart of the city reveals the city’s civic spine- the Swanston Street; positioned directly in the middle of the Hoodle Grid that bridges the main north-south end of the city together, through the Central Business District [CBD]. This singular axis holds a historically symbol to the city’s wealthy development, and also houses Melbourne’s lavish collection of distinctive architecture. Yet,it’s often questioned - “What is the Melbourne’s landmark?” Landmark is, after-all, a prominent locality representation of a city. As defined by Lynch [1960], “the key physical character of this class is singularity, some aspect that is unique or memorable in the context.”
background. In the heart of the city reveals the city’s civic spine- the Swanston Street; positioned directly in the -006middle of the Hoodle Grid that bridges the main north-south end of the city together, through the Central Business District [CBD]. This singular axis holds a historically symbol to the city’s wealthy development, and also houses Melbourne’s lavish collection of distinctive architecture. Yet,it’s often questioned - “What is the Melbourne’s landmark?” Landmark is, afterall, a prominent locality representation of a city. As defined by Lynch [1960], “the key physical character of this class is singularity, some aspect that is unique or memorable in the context.” Based on the Heritage of Melbourne report (2001); “Recent efforts to provide Melbourne with a ‘Landmark’ precinct, feature or building have failed to understand that Melbourne’s most valued heritage is a subtle blend of spatial influences and physical structure from its whole history.” This,which then question: Can architecture represent ‘ Singularity is a plural’, in a built form, through the hypothesis of defining Melbourne’s (diverse) identity in the form of connecting the various landmarks as one?
Landmarks at exsiting (chosen) site
+Bridge
THE BRIDGE
At the existing site context of the northern end of Swanston Street. Exhibiting the connection of the bridge with the 3 main RMIT buildings located at the site. AXOMETRIC COLLAGE
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THE EXHIBITION SPACE
A playful and vibrant image to illustrate the other typology of open spatial Environment on the bridge; where the gallery space is divded and seperated Through the landscaping design layout ABSTRACT COLLAGE
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Site Plan
Ground Plan LEGEND 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
ENTRANCE_ FROM GROUND TO BRIDGE ENTRANCE_ FROM GROUND TO BRIDGE ENTRANCE_ FROM GROUND TO BRIDGE STRUCTURE _TREE-LIKE STEEL COLUMN
1.5 1.6
STRUCTURE _TRUSS COLUMN STRUCTURE _STEEL COLUMN
2.5
LECTURE THEATRE
SITE AND GROUND PLAN PLAN DRAWINGS
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THE LECTURE THEATRE
Illustrates the possible configuration of the (potential) spatial dynamic Of the space, with or without programs, exposed and enclosed in terms of its facade. EXPLODED AXOMETRIC DIAGRAM
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A 2.1 2.2
LEGEND 2.1 VIEWING SEATS 2.2 OUTDOOR GALLERY SPACE 2.3 OPEN WORKING SPACE 2.4 WORKSHOP 2.5 LECTURE THEATRE 2.6 ‘BIG STEPS’ SEATING LOUNGE 2.7 SUNDECKING SEATS 2.8 THE LAWN 2.9 VIEWING DECK TO STOREY HALL 2.10 VIEWING DECK TOWARDS SHRINE
COMMON GROUN
Not to PLAN DR
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2.8
2.6
2.3
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2.7 2.10
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ND LEVEL 02 PLAN
Scale RAWINGS
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THE LAWN. THE SUNDECK. VIEWING DECK TO SHRINE An open exposure space in contrast with the surrounding dense layout Of the city’s buildings; an area where the public could feel at ease and carefree. ABSTRACT COLLAGE
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THE LECTURE THEATRE
Portrays an abstract collage section of what potentially does the spatial Environment of the lecture hall would be utilized and ideally feel like Within the space SECTION B-B / SECTION DRAWINGS
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SECTIO
Illustrates the different height of platform Dynamic and spatial area SECTION D
ON A-A
m and further exploration of the potential as of underground space DRAWINGS
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PHYSICA
1:1000 MASS
To represent how the reality does the desig PHYSICAL
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THIS IS Spiral Of Knowledge! PUBLIC SPACE. CIVIC. INSTITUTIONAL.
Site Plan
2014
Studio E MSD
Location
Footscray Library Footscray, Victoria
Libraries have evolved from historically a place for collection & preservation of collection of materials; books, periodicals and sometimes films and recorded music for the use of borrowing by the public to a ‘service-rich environment that supports today’s social and educational patterns of learning, teaching and research’. The supremacy of books had been challenged by the digital revolution, leading us to question ourselves: what is the typology of library when people can access information from anywhere and anytime now (when it no longer function similarly to the conventions of the institution)?
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The new Footscray Library is no longer just a functional container but a new local cultural icon that symbolizes the multi-intellectual regeneration of the contemporary ‘spirit of the age’ of the growing society.
Collage of Library’s Main Entrance
Spiral Of Knowledge
Diagram of Issues in Existing Library
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Conceptual Framework Diagram of New Library
Spiral Of Knowledge
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“The starting point for the Bicycle Strategy is the Maribyrnong Integrated Transport Strategy (MITS)...... will help to deliver a thriving and sustainable City, which meets the diverse needs of our residents, workers and visitors. Maribyrnong will be a city where it is possible for people to walk and cycle more often, and catch public transport with ease.......� - Maribyrnong City Council , 2014
Montage of Coffee Drive-in For Cyclists
Spiral Of Knowledge
Leve
Level B1 Plan _Social Zone 01. 02. 03. 04. 05.
ATRIUM INFORMATION ZONE MINI-THEATRE STUDY ZONE INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATION
01. 02. 03. 04. 05.
06. MEETING ROOM 07. DIGITAL BOOTHS 08. THE LOUNGES
Atrium Plan _Open Discussion Forum 01. 02. 03. 04. 05.
ATRIUM MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM CONFERENCE ROOM THE LOUNGES TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES
Level Ground Plan _QUIET ZONE 01. 02. 03. 04. 05.
LOBBY RECEPTION SELF-SERVICE STATION INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATION ADULT COLLECTION & READING ZONE
06. 07. 08. 09. 10.
CHILDREN LIBRARY BACK OF HOUSE CAFE MAGAZINE LOUNGE 24-HR BOOK RETURN BOX
11. 12. 13.
O M S S T
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el 01 Plan _Staff Level
OFFICE MEETING ROOM STORAGE STAFF PANTRY THE LOUNGES
BIKE PARKING DRIVE-IN BIKE CAFE VEHICLE DROP-OFF POINT
Plan Drawing of All Levels in Library
Spiral Of Knowledge
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Montage of Level 1 Hanging Bookshelves (Left) Level 2 Study Zone (Right)
Spiral Of Knowledge
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Front Elevation (Top) Right Elevation (Below)
Spiral Of Knowledge
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Section A-A
Spiral Of Knowledge
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Atmospheric Montage of the Library
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THIS IS HOTEL OF THE MIND PUBLIC SPACE.
Concept Illustration of Concierge
2014
Studio D MSD
Location
Inner Melbourne City, Swanston Street, Melbourne
And let us fall into slumber, hibernate into our unconscious and re-calibrate the recesses of our delirium. Into the realm of the Melbourne Streetscrapes, where insanity greets us at every other corner, peeling back slowly the layers of disclosed secrets. Let the city speak and guide us in the midst of the invisible indulgence and surrealism. Seducing us into imperceptible spaces; bestowing upon us the moments where we escape from our banality of our everyday life... Into the existence of another, the hotel of the mind. Where, Architecture is the language. Space is the dialogue. Body is the instrument. Our mind is the architect.
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Route Map of ‘The Hotel of the Mind’
Hotel Of The Mind
Site Plan
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Prelude Man sits on his ordinary cubicle. Surrounded by four suffocating walls. An overwhelming feeling of emptiness Has penetrated him. And there is no escape. He craves for something different. Something different. The clock stricks seven. Dragging their bodies forward. No Smiles, no eye contact. Surrounded by the overwhelming buildings, Man feels caged away from normality.
Hotel Of The Mind
Concierge Section 8. The Hidden city Beer Garden. Located along the alley in Chinatown. Buzzing with people as the night unfolds. With a bottle of beer and a bowl of crackers. He grooves to the rhythm of the music. As he eats, He feels smaller. When he drinks, He feels taller. Confused, He continue eating and drinking And eating And drinking..... Pushing the indulgences into his throat. Eventually, He stops and falls to the ground. Suddenly, The space begins to spin.
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Isometric Plan of Existing Site Model 01; Concierge An Overall Image portraying how the exploration of familiarity elements creates another possible realm
Hotel Of The Mind
Concept Illustration of Bar
Bar Of Pipes Bartender appears, Offering him a filled cup of 2009 Chateau Margaux red wine. As he sip his drink, The space slowly revolves.... Metal Pipe doors appears before him, Directing towards a music club. The slogan - ‘Fritz Bar’ greets him, With a smoothing live band performance. With his 5th glass of wine in hand, He grooved along the music. As he sway, He started to feel dizzy. Thus, he wanted to find his way out.
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Physical & Illustration of Model 02; Bar of Pipes An Overall Image portraying how the exploration of perspective angles create another possible realm
Hotel Of The Mind
Concept Illustration of Corridor
The Corridor He is standing in a dark alleyway. And noticed a beam of white light shining towards him. Curious, He walks further in, To find himself at the reception of the Hotel. Hotel Seems to change in size and directions As he enters the space. Into a strange looking lobby. With people walking and standing reversed. He tried to regain focus... But the walls seem to be closing in on him Feeling oppressed and perplexed, He started running But only to realize that The road appears erratic, making him feel giddy. Suddenly, A door opened up to him revealing a room.
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Physical & Illustration of Model 03; The Corridor An Overall Image portraying how the exploration of shadow & light creates another possible realm
Hotel Of The Mind
Concept Illustration of Hotel Room
Hotel Room The Room looks distorted. And he was unable to tell What is reality. Feeling tired. He decided to rest. He noticed that the wall seems to slowly disappear. And he is no floating in the air, Higher and higher above. Away from his enclosure life. Finally, He is freed! He is contented. And he can sleep.
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Physical & Illustration of Model 04; Hotel Room
An Overall Image portraying how the image appears like when the 2 pictures are overlapped as shown in the actual model
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THIS IS A Temporary Transition: Living In-between Spaces PUBLIC SPACE. RESIDENTIAL (HOTEL).
Abstract Night Montage
2013
Studio E MSD
Location
Section 8 27 - 29 Tattersalls Ln Melbourne, Vic 3000
Section 8, itself, is an existing place in the site. This hangout is a microcosm representation of the Melbourne City. The essence of Section 8 — a social-culture where people gather and relax reflects the character of Melbourne. This leads to my conceptual design position of emphasizing this unique characteristic of Melbourne. The introduction of Apart-Hotel is a representation of non-place; a temporary space of familiarity of one’s own home - feeling a sense of ownership, that evokes the visitors to correlate Melbourne and living like the locals. This leads me to the concept of ‘Ma Space’ — an interval between 2 or more spatial or temporal things and events. It is part of a transition from a place (existing Site - Section 8) to a non-place (Melbourne’s City home). My ultimate design concept is to utilize this interval of ‘Living in-between spaces to enhance an individual’s experience of the journey of knowing Melbourne to living in the city.
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Site Plan
Living In-Between Spaces
Hotel Room 01;
Exterior, Plan, Interior
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Hotel Room 02;
Exterior, Plan, Interior
Living In-Between Spaces
Hotel Room 03;
Exterior, Plan, Interior
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Hotel Room 04;
Exterior, Plan, Interior
Living In-Between Spaces
Hotel Room 05;
Exterior, Plan, Interior
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Section A-A, B-B, C-C
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THIS IS Public.Art.Matters. PERSONAL MANIFESTO. NEWSLETTER.
Final Manifesto Magazine
2013
Manifesto — To address the importance of the theory of Art and Function in the role of Public Art and Public Space ; How it contributes to boost and strengthen a city’s identity.
Location
Proposed Project — To work in collaboration with Victoria Metro Trains to connect all 206 Railway Stations within the state through the form of public art installation.
21st Century Design & Architecture
Victoria State
‘ Public Art will turn Melbourne into a huge playground of adventure for everyone!’
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VICTORIA’S NEWSLETTER EDITION°1
VICTORIA’S NEWSLETTER EDITION°1
Figure 3. Serpentine Gallery by Sou Fujimoto
in this manifesto,
My proposition of this manifesto is address the importance of the concept of art and function in the role of public art and public space, as it is essentially the key driving factor for the future of a city, by allowing it to obtain or reinforce its own individualurban identity. The form of art emphasises and features the aesthetic significance,while the other essential practical elements function to meet the general necessity with the public as a utilitarian entity. It is the notion of
i am proposing to work in collaboration with Victoria Metro Trains to connect all 206 railway stations within the state, through the form of public art – connecting the art and the public spaces together to further boast the very best of Victoria’s well-known characteristic of creative vitality,strengthening the country’s strong sense of identity.
“ art plus function” (Harriet,1992:62) that intimately groups all the numerous public art projects as one. An individual connects with the spatial area is fundamentally perceived as the outcome through the specific experience. Therefore,by concentrating on those areas which can instantly allow the individual to experience, that is subjectively significant.
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Public art can be clear,enormous, stable and bold in style of an art experience, while it could also be of the extreme opposite of being fast, subtle or smooth integration of an individual’s experience of an area. Public art is the vital element of development of a distinct and culturally engaging environment. With its diverse representational definitions and forms, it is a dynamic and vibrant expressive element that can generate public awareness that would help to drive and distinguish the unique identity of a city. By developing and boosting the local public culture, public art, essentially, functions as a catalyst for the future of progressing establishment of a better city.
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Figure 11. Education of the Un-artist Part II by Allan Kaprow
With a site-specific art in everyday locations, my proposed series of interactive installation of public art across the states, looking into the forgotten void spaces within the individual suburb areas, By installaing locally representative form of art within those spaces, it enables and allows the individual local community to contribute and engage with it, such as touching and sitting on the art. By doing so, this makes the art to be more easily accessible and relatable to the active locals – allowing them to not just admire it from afar but also participate within the site spaces.
VICTORIA’S NEWSLETTER PAGE 13EDITION°1
Content Bookmark / Banner, Selected Pages showcased
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THIS IS Red Cross Hexpace! ARCHIVE MUSEUM. INSTITUTIONAL.
Montage Image of In-Between Zone
2013
EUREKA DESIGN HK
Location
Hong Kong
Client
Hong Kong Red Cross 香港紅十字會
Area
700m2
Design Team
Annette Chu, Gabriel Lee, Melissa Tsang; in association with JCDISI
Do we produce an exhibition each time when there is a new theme? Or do we allow a set-up which its exhibition contents can be changed? If a systematic archival system can be set up right at the beginning, could that create a more useful and lasting spatial design? The spatial design hence focuses on the museum narrative backbone and the experience effect. The design is the backdrop with props, and is only completed through the additional of digital materials and actions of the visitors: the retrieval of a token from a selected red cross box, the playing of the sound recordings, the projection of images, the role-playing of games..... (Eureka Design 2013) *Showcased at Social Innovation Festival Hong Kong (27 September - 6 October 2013)
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Concept Diagram
Plan
Red Cross Hexpace
Illustration of Archive Wall
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Scenario Illustration of Black Box
Example Event Scenario of Japan 111 Earthquake & Tsunami
Example Event Scenario of World War ll
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THIS IS Interactive Learning Centre! INSTITUTIONAL.
Montage Illustration of Library Entrance
2013
EUREKA DESIGN HK
Location
Ngau Chi Wan, HK
Client
Good Hope School 德望學校
Status
Conceptual Stage
Design Team
Annette Chu, Gabriel Lee, Wendy Hui, Tommy Yeung, Melissa Tsang (construction stage)
“A search for a new library” is a reseach and design exercise to find out the future learning settings in a primary school. By understanding new concepts of learning, the culture of the school, libraries and learning environments worldwide, we design a gameboard with actors and props. Through real and new scenario speculations, props which could enhance interactions and facilitate learning are created. A book street, a cocoon, a forest, a whispering channel, a stage, a measuring device, a time capsule... It is a dream landscape. It is also where small exchanges start to happen. (Eureka Design 2013)
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Exploded Isometric Illustration of Library
South Elevation
Interactive Learning Centre
Internal Montage illustration of library
“Colourful sheers flowing around the space; pitch blackness of velvet housing a play; complete openness revealing the beauty of the hall - an evolving background for many different happenings is set up. Slightly offset from the surrounding wall, a clear-cut loop is formed. Within the loop is complete blackness which is essential for drama practices; outside the loop is where everything stays at its original state. To seal off the gaps at ceiling, a bulkhead in mirror stainless steel finishes marks the line where old and new meets, extending the very black inside and the original white outside both to the infinite.
Initial Gaming Props to Investigate ideal learning stations in the library
Playing between the curtains, not only can the girls be engaged with the space, they can even actively create their own space! Apart from the layer of black velvet curtains, the layer of colour sheer is where they can stretch their imagination.�
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Detail Illustration Drawing of Gaming Learning Table
Detail Illustration Drawing of Sitting Pods & Bookshelves
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THIS IS (new) Drama Studio! INSTITUTIONAL.
Montage Illustration of (new) Drama Studio
2013
EURKEA DESIGN HK
Location
“Enchanted by the temporal nature of the brief to transform an old hall of a 1960s school building into a Drama studio, and be able to return it to how it used to be as a social space for student’s daily lunch and gatherings, the project is a drama itself!
Ngau Chi Wan, HK
An immediate thought came up - Curtains!
Client
The project aims to treasure the age and beauty of the old building, at the same time, bring in new energy to revive the space with the school’s progressing vision. Just as how a make-up desk has now emerged from the old study desk.. “
Good Hope School 德望學校
Status Completed Design Team
Annette Chu, Wendy Melissa Tsang
(Eureka Design 2013)
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Layout Plan
Physical Model
(new) Drama Studio
Different Scenario Usages of Design
“Colourful sheers flowing around the space; pitch blackness of velvet housing a play; complete openness revealing the beauty of the hall - an evolving background for many different happenings is set up.
Button Design of Black Curtains
Slightly offset from the surrounding wall, a clear-cut loop is formed. Within the loop is complete blackness which is essential for drama practices; outside the loop is where everything stays at its original state. To seal off the gaps at ceiling, a bulkhead in mirror stainless steel finishes marks the line where old and new meets, extending the very black inside and the original white outside both to the infinite. Playing between the curtains, not only can the girls be engaged with the space, they can even actively create their own space! Apart from the layer of black velvet curtains, the layer of colour sheer is where they can stretch their imagination.�
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Final Installation of Design
Final Installation of Curtains
Final Product of make-up desk
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THIS IS F. House!
URBAN. LANDSCAPE. PUBLIC SPACE. RESIDENTIAL (RE-DEVELOPMENT)
Montage of (new) Drama Studio
2012
SITE TECTONIC
Location
Maribymong Expo, Melbourne
“The essentials for living are floor and roof. Everything else is proportion and nature. Whether the house pleases or not is inconsequential” - Mies This project was completed as part of a landscape architecture course. The final assignment given was to redevelop an ideal living environment for the rebuild of the Fansworth House in the assigned location - Maribymong Expo. Existing constrains of the site were also taken into consideration, such as the key problem of flooding. The Final design aimed to create an engaging and exciting experience for the users while travelling uphill to the hidden Fansworth House. To highlight the relationship of the site and the house, we proposed an ambition aim of visually ‘covering’ the House with a green roof-top, to emphasize the uneven sloppiness of the Maribymong Expo.
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Site Plan
Illustration of Slope percentage
F. House
Concept diagrams
Section A-A
Proposed installation of rocks to develop a Swale
Reinforced Wall for drainage
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Slope analysis diagram
Section B-B
Reinforced Wall for drainage