Hui Wen Architectural Portfolio 2016-2019 by Toh Hui Wen

TOH HUI WEN Architectural Portfolio Year 2016 - 2019

TOH HUI WEN +65-90121518 tohhuiwen@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/tohhuiwen

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Sept 2018 - Current May 2014 - Aug 2017

Oxford Brookes University MArchD Applied Design in Architecture (ARB & RIBA II) - Sustainable Building & Performance Design Singapore University of Technology and Design Bsc (Architecture and Sustainable Design)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGES English Fluent

Written, Spoken

Mandarin Fluent

Written, Spoken

TECHNICAL SKILLS Rhinoceros 6 Sketchup Pro Revit Grasshopper V-Ray Lumion AutoCAD DIVA DesignBuilder EnviMet ADOBE SUITE: Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Premiere Pro / AE Microsoft Office MODEL MAKING: Laser Cutter 3D Printing CNC

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 Sept 2019 - Dec 2019 London, UK

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 Singapore

ARUP // Spatial Experience Designer Intern, Part-time Assistant Designer Part of a team conducting user research and experience design to create smart office strategies, and prepared report on climatic design proposal for client KYX Architects // Architectural Designer Involved in coordination with clients and contractors, preparation of tender package and compliance of local regulations in Thailand

Sept 2017 - Dec 2017 Singapore

SPARK Architects // Architectural Intern Worked on preparing competition design drawings and built a 1:1 physical model doghouse

Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 Singapore

COLOURS // Part-time Architectural Intern Worked on printed publication book through design development and building 3D model for project

May 2016 - Aug 2016 Singapore

P.A.C // Architectural Intern Involved with preparation of presentation drawings to clients for project in Jinshan, China

ACCOMPLISHMENTS May 2019

The Method Consulting Prize

Apr 2018

Exhibition for BowWow Haus London Doghouse

Feb 2018

Print book publication â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Second Beginningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entry

Dec 2017

Rochester Park Competition

ACTIVITIES Community Service Learning & Volunteer Project Mentor (Rotaract@SUTD) to Lao PDR on Jan 2016 Exchange at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Overseas Exchange Student to Boston on Jan 2017

I believe that places and spaces evokes emotions and feelings associated with our memory, environment and mental stimulus. As designers, we should respect that and create a user experience with a heart. Architecture needs to go beyond being human-centric and care for the Earth and other living creatures.

In my final year of Masters in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, I hope to create architecture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be it the spaces, places and environment, that transcend the physical realm and explore emotional and social meanings of design. Architectureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role, like a microscope, reveals things that are invisible to plain sight. It deals with very delicate issues and therefore requires highly complex thought processes and explorations. However, at the core of this journeys is having to create a user-centric design. If we focus on the crafting of experiences, it will have the power to impact and influence people. Throughout this final year, I hope to further equip myself with a more pronounced ability to think critically and engage in conversations. Certainly, to develop a greater aptitude, and through developing myself technically and visually would benefit me in conveying the right messages and inspire positive attitudes in people. At the same time, I envision that most parts of my life and design would be shaped by the people and environment surrounding me, and with numerous fruitful discussions, grow to be a thoughtful, adept designer.

academic work

iffley poetry

green fingers

urban sustainability

weaving windows

the intersection

village co-op

playscape

rochester park

red lantern

unity

professional work

spark doghouse

CONTENTS

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collective

IFFLEY POETRY Mentor: Ronnie Maclallen, Juliet Burch, Shahe Gregorian Oxford, United Kingdom November 2019 (2 week project)

The Iffley Road Community Association have decided to cultivate its new found street life with a Festival Fortnight. With a broad range of cultural events happening along the street, this part of Iffley will be the heart of Iffleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Poetry Festival. We will learn to appreciate poetry as a medium and tool for us to express our thoughts and emotions in a creative and enlightening manner.

BIOHOUSE SECTION 1:75

SOLAR PANELS

TIMBER CORK

Green Roof Soil & Vegetation substrate Root barrier Waterproofing layer Insulation Vapour Control Layer Timber panel Timber frame

TIMBER PANEL VOID PROTECTIVE LAYER TIMBER FLOORING INSULATION CORK PANEL OAK LOGS

BioHouse

Vapour control layer INSULATION Breather membrane VOID TIMBER CLADDING

Poems are made up of lines of words. Like a ribbon, it can be shaped and modified to craft spaces, similar to the way it evokes emotions with certain techniques used in poetry creation. This analogous relationship between architectural structure and poetry suggests a design of expressive and meaningful spatial experiences.

GREEN FINGERS Mentor: Hossein Sadeghi Movahed Milan, Italy January - April 2019

Milan, Italy, often faces overheating issues creating high levels of discomfort to people. In this project to design for the future, year 2080 presents an even greater challenge with rising temperatures and uncertainties. As such, it is time to relook at how nature and our environment can be the solution to many problems. To learn from our ecosystem, and creating a circular economy becomes crucial for our sustained development. It is an opportunity for us to reuse what we initially deem as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;primitiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as the step towards the future us.

GREEN FINGERS

The Porta Nuova is a rapidly progressing district. However, the adjacent Isola district is faced with an unparallel development, neglected. Consumed by gentrification, Isola, fearing the loss of character, set up a community garden to preserve what is left of their identity. Green fingers act as a social glue to these two districts, through getting the urban population to take a step back and be more connected to nature and its processes.

SITE SKETCH

A food forest is a lesson to all, in terms of its ability to self-sustain, its cyclic ecosystem of energy and natural habitat. Our future needs us to relook at the way we support ourselves, physically and emotionally.

SITE ANALYSIS PROGRAMMATIC DISTRIBUTION

TRANSPORT NODES

GREEN NETWORKS M

TRAIN

Residential

Commercial

Retail / FnB

Transportation

Community

Education

Housing

Shops / Retail

Metro

Rail tracks

SITE CIRCULATION

Vehicular

Bicycle

Pedestrian

GREEN BUFFERS

They create enjoyable environments and journey for people visiting the area and provides a safe buffer between the road, pedestrians and cyclists.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

1 Consistency in harvest 2 Diversity of plants species 3 Wind Protection from the north winds 4 Maximize Sunlight received by plants

Continuous loop of programmes around nature

A lifted and sweeping plane that reveals and hides the inner forest

Initiating natural entrance from existing site into undulating landscape of food forest

FOOD FOREST PLANTS

CONSISTENCY

Harvesting throughout the year, across seasons

DIVERSITY

To produce a resilient and productive food system, and all plants are useful

Nitrogen Fixers / Ground covers

Wild Angelica

Strawberry

Bush Clover

Quince

Attracts insects

Raspberry

Blackberry

Onion

Italian Alder

Fig

Black locust

Drought resistant / Resilient

Lavender

Sea kale

Edible

Red maple

Rosemary

Gooseberry

Elderberry

TIMELINE OF FOOD FOREST

WIND PROTECTION

Northern edge should provide maximum shelter

MAXIMIZE SUNLIGHT

Priority of sun direction : West > South > East

YEAR 1 Preparing the forest garden - Requires wind protection - Nitrogen fixers for soil Wind break species

Planting of Food Crops

YEAR 2-3

- Shade tolerant shrubs - Starts attraccting beneficial insects for pollination

Densifying + Harvesting

YEAR 5

- Ecosystem established - Plants are more self sustainable - Time spent on harvesting instead of planting

YEAR 10 Full fledge Food Forest - Attracts natural wildlife habitat - Appears ‘messy’, imitating a forest

Wind break species

Annual Fuel Breakdown - Iteration 1,2,3 [kWh/m2 yr]

WINDOWS

Summer schedule for high windows (improve stack ventilation to purge heat)

SHADING

Extended shading on large glazed bedrooms (reduce solar gains into bedrooms)

DHW

Room Electricity

Problems identified: • High Solar Gains • High Electricity Usage • Uneven daylighting • Overheating in bedrooms, especially East and West Facing (BR 1,4)

Lighting

Cooling (Electricity)

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LAYOUT

Annual Heat Balance - Iteration 1,2,3 [kWh/m2 yr]

Zone Sensible Heating

Glazing

WINDOWS

CO2 Production [kg CO2/m2 yr] = 37.01

Floor Area = 252sqm

Increased glazing ratio (reduce electricity for lighting)

Total Annual Energy Usage [kWh/m2 yr] = 119.83 5

Decrease window opening spans (reduce heat loss during winter)

CO2 Production [kg CO2/m2 yr] = 56.52 5

Curved floor plans (attempt to improve overall energy efficiency performance)

• 5Solar Gains • 5Overheating Issues • 5Cooling & Heating demand • 5Overall daylighting

Zone Sensible Cooling

Total Annual Energy Usage [kWh/m2 yr] = 78.89

Floor Area = 180sqm Total Annual Energy Usage [kWh/m2 yr] = 96.38 6

Increased northern facade (increase surface area to promote wind flow)

CO2 Production [kg CO2/m2 yr] = 45.52 6

Reduce southern glazing area (reduce solar gains from afternoon sun)

External Air

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Bedrooms face away from south (maintain diffuse lighting but reduce direct sun)

• 6Solar Gains • 6Overheating Issues • 6Cooling & Heating demand • 5Overall daylighting

Floor Area = 243sqm

FINAL DESIGN

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

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Iteration Iteration

Floor area [m2] ANNUAL SIMULATION ALL SUMMER SIMULATION Total Annual Energy Usage [kWh/yr] 22,876 CHANGES MADE CIBSE TM52 Total Annual Energy Usage [kWh/m2 yr] 94.14 • Protruded southern façade to • [rejected] Night purge 40.79 reduce solar gains > effective because CO2 Production [kg CO2/m2 yr] ventilation > instead low winter sun can still penetrate maximize ventilation Annual Fuel Breakdown [kWh/m2 yr] • Added top windows to improve throughout the day with a 9,439 38.84 purge ventilation in communal zones Heating (Gas) summer schedule Cooling (Electricity) • Bedroom window schedules 3536 14.55 changed to open earlier Lighting 1,524 6.27 Room Electricity 3,025 12.45 Floor Area = 243sqm PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED DHW 5,341 21.98 • Reduced solar gains Increased heating requirements Annual Heat Balance Graphs [kWh/m2 yr] Solar Gains 14,359 59.09 External Air ‐8,159 ‐33.58 Glazing ‐4,023 ‐16.56 Zone Sensible Heating 7,903 32.52 Zone Sensible Cooling ‐10,891 ‐44.82

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Iteration Active Area = 0.58m2 1 (Base A) Total area = 28units of 5m x 0.58m row of solar panels

ALL SUMMER SIMULATION ALL SUMMER SIMULATION IMPLEMENTED CIBSE TM52 CHANGES MADE CIBSE TM52 • High windows for • Overheating in bedrooms, • Additional shading devices on • Slight improvement in summer scheduled especially East and West southern façade criterion 2 of communal ventilation Facing (BR 1,4) • Increased window opening hours in zones, due to increased • Shading devices on • Overheating in Communal communal zones and toilet ventilation large glazing faces Zones because of high 9,5456,505 39.2825.81 • Overheating persists, Southern glazed façade especially in communal areas 3458674 14.232.67 PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS 1,5374,778 6.33 18.96 • Overall demands remain relatively IDENTIFIED DAYLIGHTING DAYLIGHTING 3,0253,488 12.4513.84 similar • High Solar Gains • Uneven daylighting • Decreased overall 5,3414,433 21.9817.59 • High Electricity • Light unable to reach deep illuminance but relatively Usage plan sufficient lighting for activities to be carried out 25,279 56.64100.31 13,763 ‐18,269 ‐32.67 ‐72.50 ‐7,940 ‐13,856 ‐16.88 ‐54.98 ‐4,101 8,0065,499 32.9521.82 ‐1,933 ‐43.53 ‐7.67 ‐10,577 19,881 22,907 94.2778.89 40.6937.01

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159.92 ‐31.51 ‐52.51 32.29 ‐106.69

ALL SUMME CIBSE TM52 • Overheatin and commun heat accumu the day is no occupied at

CHANGES MADE • Curved layout • Increased windows for daylighting > reduced lighting e • Decreased 'summer' windows > lower ach

DAYLIGHTIN • Improved o PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED produces annually • Excessive i • Increased annual energy ~1400kWh/yr usage • Increased Cooling demand 1) 10% of electricity • High Solar Gains

usage

> requires 20 units (2.9m2 x 20 = 58m2 of solar panel area total)

ALL SUMMER SIMULATION

Standard benchmarks

Annual Fuel Breakdown ‐ Iteration 6,7,8 [kWh/m2 yr] (Residential buildings)

Achieved scheme 80.00

Energy usage (kWh/m2 yr):

120-550 kWh/m2 yr

CO2 production (kg CO2 /m2 yr):

50 kg CO2 /m2 yr

Daylighting: Bathroom Bedroom Heating (Gas) Cooling (Electricity) Bed Iteration 6 Desk Kitchen Dining Living Room Reading spaces

Lighting Iteration 7

150 Lux Lux 100 Lux 150 Lux 200 Lux 150 Lux 150 Lux 200 Lux

100 Room Electricity Iteration 8

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Adding of vegetation (according to varying transmittance values150.00 across the year)

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~400 Lux ~700 Lux ~400 Lux ~400 Lux ~600 Lux ~700 Lux

Annual Heat Balance ‐ Iteration 1,2,3 [kWh/m2 y

Annual Fuel Breakdown ‐ Iteration 1,2,3 [kWh/m2 yr] Annual Heat Balance ‐ Iteration 6,7,8 [kWh/m2 yr] 1. FOLIAGE SHADING 45.00

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1. REDUCE INTERNAL GAINS Improved efficiency/technology of equipments to introduce internal gains

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NW Bedrooms mainly facing East to North-West direction to reduce excessive solar gains from South afternoon sun

West

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northern glazing (diffused 3. Larger lighting) but smaller southern glazing (reduce solar gains)

North East

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emissivity glass to reduce heat 4. Low loss/gain

Maximize northern facade, promoting consistent ventilation from prevailing northern winds

6. Protruded to block

shading off rays from high summer sun yet allow for low winter sun

HOT AIR

Living Room Kitchen

Dining

7. communal zones (living, 5. However, dining etc) fronting south has large glazing ratio to maximize views and comfort during winter

Raised roof to create stacked ventilation, purging heat accumulated from open plan communal areas

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY Mentor: Hossein Sadeghi Movahed Milton Keynes, UK January - February 2019 Group Work The project poses a typical challenge of some of the impacts growing urbanism - the need of high density developments which often leads to uncomfortable environmental changes in the city. The key to mitigating the the most significant urban heat island effect is to leverage on its existing conditions of being a vacant plot, and low density buildings in the surroundings to channel wind flow and cool the area effectively.

1. Extruded mass from site boundary

2. Height gradient with surrounding urban geometry

3. Courtyards, skylights for programmatic nodes

4. Entrances punctured for connection to streets

5. Programmatic Zoning to cater for various activities

6. Terracing to provide usable roof spaces

7. Sky bridges improves links between buildings

8. Green Roofs to reduce heat absorption from sun

C. Rain garden a planted bed to receive stormwater and let it be slowly absorbed into the soil

D. Permeable paving allowing water to percolate through pavement

Strategies to tackle Urban Heat Island Effect A. Solar Panels convert sunlight green energy

into

clean

B. Green wall reduce heat entering the building with help of evapotranspiration and shade from plants

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Figure 1: MK-opt1-a 11:0 31.08.2018

Figure 1: 0304 summer 11:00:01 30.08.2018

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Figure 1: 0304 summer Figure 1: 30.08.2018 0304 summer 11:00:01 11:00:01 30.08.2018 x/y Cut at k=0 (z=0.3000 m)

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Figure 1: MK-opt1-a 11:0 below 26.35 °C 31.08.2018

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Figure 1: MK-test-opt1-10 00:00:01 31.08.2018

Figure 1: NewSimulation (Summer Old) Night 23:00:01 30.08.2018

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The overall temperatures is observed to drop drastically at night on the ground plane. The effect of the improved wind circulation and high number of trees in the 2nd iteration has alleviated the UHI situation by about 1.5oC. The UHI effect becomes more pronounced at night than in the day. The 2nd iteration appears to successfully reduce UHI, likely with the introduction of a water body has promoting a form waterbody breeze system. 240.00 300.00of 360.00 420.00 480.00 540.00 600.00

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Figure 1: MK-opt1-a 11:0 31.08.2018

Figure 1: 0304 summer 11:00:01 30.08.2018

Figure 1: 0304 summer 11:00:01 Min: 0.00 m/s 30.08.2018

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With improved wind circulation in the 2nd design, it alleviates the ground air temperature significantly through cooling. The overall temperature is observed to have dropped within the site. The overhangs provide a more comfortable zone for sheltered walkways and entrances into buildings, especially during summer. Temperatures drop by approximately 0.4oC.

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The improved design introduces another opening for wind to flow through the development. A more open ground plane improved the general wind circulation on the, as narrow pathways in the previous design causes wind stagnation zones. In the 2nd design, the terracing of buildings created a more gradual wind speed change, making terrace spaces more comfortable.

Vegetation: LAD 1.0 - 1.5 Vegetation: LAD 1.5 - 2.0 Vegetation: LAD above 2.0

Min: 25.45 °C Max: 28.44 °C

WEAVING WINDOWS Mentor: Felix Raspall, Felix Amstberg Baizhang Village, Hangzhou, China June - August 2017 Pair Work Baizhang is a village surrounded by numerous bamboo forests and natural landscapes. Xikou Cultural Village will be a new development in Baizhang which focuses on encouraging visitors to engage in traditional cultural activities. This can also serve as a platform for bamboo craftsman to showcase and share their expertise in bamboo crafts making. To add an interesting flavour to the street, we propose a piece of parametrically designed bamboo architeture blended with a landscape garden.

编景

A manifestation of layers of material coming together intertwined and held together, mutually supporting one another, forming part of a larger, stronger structure

It is a concept that can be extended into culture, construction and architecture. It can also be translated between numerous scales from bamboo crafts to large structures.

BAIZHANG SITE Thatched Roof

Upper Gridshell

Rooms

Stairs

Lower Gridshell

PRECEDENT STUDY The Children Activity Learning Center // 24H Architecture

Structural supports

Titled ‘The Den‘ this center is an ecological symbol for the island. Inspired by nature‘s underwater world, a manta ray form is conceived. This organically-formed structure enhances the learning experience of the child with its dynamic spaces within the centre. The structure is a playful form that can interact and communicate with the children within the center, making the entire play experience very three dimensional. Its form from the exterior speaks little of the complex spaces inside, allowing the children avenues for exploration and imagination.

Terrain

GRASSHOPPER PARAMETERS

Grasshopper Parameters

Utilizing grasshopper codes, several parameters are set to control the shape and size of the openings. The size of openings allows for framing of landscape views.

Angle from Centre of Loft

Density of Bamboo

Original

Location of base supports

Curvature at intersection

PHYSICAL TESTS

Size of opening

AXONOMETRIC LAYERS

Size of Roof Opening

Degree of Twisting

Adapting from the layered envelop in the precedent study, we also created a gallery that utilizes different material (bamboo and ETFE) to suggest the varying permeability of light into the space.

1. Structure

The weaving structure forms a strong compressive strength for stability.

2. Membrane

The membrane is created through Weaverbird with points on the bamboo structure as anchors.

3. Ground Supports the activities and creates functional spaces.

LANDSCAPE STRATEGY Upon understanding of the chinese landscape principles, we apply them to create a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;zen gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that brings visitors through a journey that draws them from the busy road into the riverside, where they are able to appreciate being in nature.

WEAVING THE VIEWS

1. Framing View

2. Supressed Views

The opening formed by the weave frames the landscape like a picture.

To be partly hidden from view and to have a sudden reveal of a large expanse of space.

3. Borrowing View

4. Drawing in Views

Bamboo artefacts are placed against a background and capiitalizes on the existing scenery.

Bringing the view to the user by providing an open pavilion.

A. Lake

B. Pavement

C. 4 Structures

The lake disappears and appears throughout the journey, giving more playful character to this calm water body.

Meandering, shorter and longer paths allow users to discover and have different views at every turn.

The 4 structures are part of a journey for visitors to transit from their hectic lifestyles to a slower pace of life through the beauty of bamboo weaving.

GALLERY 1 PLAN

GALLERY 1 Galllery 1 is the closest to the road, and hence appears to be closed and rather inward looking to allow for visitors to transit into a more secluded zone. The different levels within the gallery is used to direct views between the spaces and within the spaces, allowing users to focus their attention on either the views outside, or the bamboo products inside.

Collective Mentor: Ermanno Cirillo Kallang, Singapore October - December 2016

In a country like Singapore where land is scarce, it is crucial how we mediate the spaces between the different users. A term coined by Oscar Newman - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Defensible Spacesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, could give a fresh perspective on how we could relook at high density urban living and utiilise the space around us as efficiently as possible. In this project, we question the definition of private boundaries and home as an enclosure.

This project is about challenging the paradigms of living and to question the threshold between responsibility over a space, and how this will potentially affect sense of ownership of what we define â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Conceptual sketch of a sectional axonometric of how living spaces can be arranged.

A formal development exploring the aggregation of C-shapes that denotes an interior boundary.

A safe and transparent community on the ground plane.

Long section of housing block.

UNIT TYPES C The internal courtyard in the middle of the building encourages high natural light penetration into the rooms. It also doubles up as a comfortable private outdoor space for leisure activities.

A This unit type is ideal for a couple or small family, providing the most basic living facilities with its economical value.

B (Type 1)

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The live-and-work concept goes well with duplex apartment where there can be clearer separation between actual residents and employees who use the working space within the unit.

Configuration 1

Configuration 2

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RED LANTERN Mentor: J. Alstan Jakubiec February - March 2017 Daylight and Electric Lighting: Luminaire Design Pair Work When the luminaire is placed in a setting of a hostel room, the mood of the room changes. The role of the luminaire here goes beyond serving as a light to illuminate other objects , but instead it now becomes the object of attention. Designed to possess an interactive element, users can engage with the luminaire through compressing and expanding it, thereby controlling the light intensities and distribution of the lamp.

The lamp shade can provide ambient lighting for rooms and colours can be changed based on the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference. Studies are done based on possible formal shapes that could allow the effect of compression and expanded lamp shades.

A. EXPANDED

B. COMPRESSED

LIGHT COMPARISON For both figure A & B; 1. Cloud display of luminance values (top) 2. IES rendering of light (bottom right) 3. Luminaire polar charts (bottom left) blue - vertical plane red - horizontal cone 4. Luminance Values (below)

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From the cloud display, the luminance value for the extended form is relatively lower than the compressed form as light rays are more concentrated thus having a more compact cloud display. The polar charts also suggests that the luminaire acts more as an upward lighting. Based on the 3D luminous intensity diagram above, the extended form also shows a significant decrease in the overall luminous intensity of the luminaire. The volume between the red and green form above shows an example of the level of control the users have over the luminaire.

THE INTERSECTION Mentor: J. Alstan Jakubiec March - April 2017 Daylight and Electric Lighting: Daylighting in Gathering Space Pair Work This space is designed to be a crematorium. The aim is to explore how the intersection between the ground plane and vertical walls translate to the interfaces between dark and light spaces formed by shadows. Visitors reconcile with their feelings of loss as they transverse through this passage of changing light spaces, symbolising the ephemeral nature of life.

DIVA SHADOW ANALYSIS

The position of the vertical walls relative to one another translate to the interfaces between the dark spaces and light spaces formed by shadows.

The shadow analysis shows the darkest and brightest locations throughout the day. The praying rooms are observed to have the lowest light incidence.

MATERIAL TESTS

ANNUAL DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS

The climate based annual daylight analysis shows alternating light and dark spaces within the main circulation path. The periphery is seen to be overlit with >3000lux, but is only often occupied by visitors for short periods of time, and is thus acceptable. As seen in the hourly data of several grid points below, different levels of lighting vary throughout the day and year, and visitors can experience an array of lighting qualities. This allows people to have the autonomy to decide the conditions for their personal contemplation and reflection. 1

(Visualizations and false colour analysis in December, 5pm)

An experimentation between concrete (above) and black granite (below) as materials for the structural walls are used to test out the impact of a materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colour on the lighting. Even though the visualization does not show accurately the changes in lighting qualities, the false colour analysis proves that the black granite was effective in reducing the overall lighting values within the space. The black granite walls have slightly more diffused lighting as well, which could potentially provide a more solemn and repressed environment suitable for a crematorium.

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100 >5%, >3000lux Hourly data at specific grid points on annual daylight analysis

PLAYSCAPE Mentor: Chong Keng Hua Jurong East, Singapore February - April 2017

Playing is an essential part of childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth. However, in Singapore where overprotected parents intervening in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural play is a common, there is a need to create a unique playscape that would challenge the notion of formal and informal play. Allowing a child to play without supervision trains their independence, kinesthetic awareness and creates opportunities for social interactions with other children.

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Observations made at areas of informal and formal play spaces suggests the active involvement of adults. This would one way or another affect the learning process of the children as they engage in supervised play.

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Feedback received was targetted towards providing chamfered edges for safety of children and elderly. As well as to have inclusive fittings that cater to varying audience. It provides opportunities for users of all ages to interact with one another while at play. Guardians, can now be also engaged in physical activities at the same time while looking out for children. Chamfered edges

Play is a way for a child to develop his/her kinesthetic awareness and motor senses. They are able to forge bonds with people around them when playing, develoing social skills like negotiation through interaction during play. Having an integration of mixed elements with climbing, crawling, jumping and more actions encourage more inventive and exciting forms of play. Various elements appeal to different age groups and this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;urban jungleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of playscape creates progressive play for children.

09 UNITY

Mentor: Gerard Heng Changi, Singapore November - December 2016 Group Work - BIM Module

To bring closer the ties between students and faculty, it is essential to have communal areas providing a common space and corridor for interaction and communication. Residential units are shared between 2-4 students to promote greater friendships and possibly a positive culture of study groups.

1. (left) Interior of studio unit 2. (top) Facade 3. (bottom left) Aerial view of community spaces 4. (bottom) Aerial view of development

BLOCK ARRANGEMENT

Maximize privacy Blocks are oriented and situated apart from one another to maintain some level of privacy for the residents. Distance between blocks also encourages active uses of open spaces.

BIM FAMILIES (PARAMETERS)

Communal areas

Cross ventilation

A continuous stretch of communal areas attached with function rooms, entertainment and leisure rooms can boost opportunities for meet-ups and get togethers with friends and colleagues.

Residential towers promote active wind flow and cross ventilation between the buildings which keeps the ground floor and rooms windy.

A. Sofa - W * H * D of sofa - Height, size of footing

C. Double bunk bed - Width, height, depth of mattresses and beds - Sizes and dimensions of pillows - Dimensions of staircase

LEVEL UNIT LAYOUT

8 Studio Units

STUDIO FLAT

8 Two-person Units 8 Four-person Units

B. TV Console Cabinet - No. of parts - Dimensions of side drawers

PHUKET MARINA Office: KYX Architects Mentor: Dominic Tan Yue Wei Phuket, Thailand January - August 2018 Team Project

To echo the adjacent environment, we bring in the concept of waves and continuity. Through an elaborative lighting facade design, the waves appears to be cascading throughout the resort. Complementing the services of the Phuket Marina, luxurious club rooms, gym and restaurants caters to all walks of life, from families to couples and business individuals.

CLUBHOUSE NORTH ELEVATION 1:100

4500

6000

11485

6000

6900

14816

10500

CG 5133

VILLA LEVEL 1 PLAN

CH 6103

6765

8600

CF 8873

5300

CD 7719

1800

7724

7721

ROOF FFL 16.85

7300

3RD STOREY FFL 14.00

2850

3700

ROOF FFL 16.85

2850

BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

B’

4550

2ND STOREY FFL 9.45 FFL 5.00

4650

CLUBHOUSE SOUTH ELEVATION 1:100

FFL 4.80

Clubhouse North Elevation 1

CLUBHOUSE NORTH ELEVATION 1:100

AB 4500

AC 6000

11485

7500

BE 8000

14816

SKY WALK

12273

SKY LOUNGE

1165

CD 7719

7724

AH 7300

7721

7500

1ST STOREY FFL 5.25

FFL 4.80

CF 8873

7353

CG 5133

ROOF FFL 16.85

CH 6103

6765

3RD STOREY FFL 14.00

2850

1ST STOREY FFL 5.25

4250

FFL 5.00

4200

3600

4500

2ND STOREY FFL 9.45

FFL 13.10

LOBBY

BALLROOM

2ND STOREY FFL 9.45 3RD STOREY FFL 14.00

2850

FUNCTION RM 3

FUNCTION RM 2

4550

ROOF FFL 16.85 FUNCTION ROOM 1

MALE CHANGING ROOM

GUARD ROOM

BOH CORRIDOR

MARINA CORRIDOR

RECEPTION COUNTER

RECEPTION BOH

FEMALE CHANGING ROOM 1ST STOREY FFL 5.25

CLUBHOUSE SECTION A-A' 1:100

Clubhouse Section

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FFL 5.00

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FACADE DETAIL 2

CLUBHOUSE WEST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION SECTION B-B'

4200

BUSINESS LOUNGE

FFL 5.00

4550

KITCHEN

4200

FFL 9.20

FEMALE CHANGING ROOM

CLUBHOUSE SOUTH ELEVATION 1:100

SKY GARDEN LEVEL 2ND STOREY LEVEL CH

7500

AH 7300

BE 8000

1165

CF 12273

CG 7353

VILLA LEVEL 2 PLAN

SKY LOUNGE

3RD STOREY FFL 14.00

SKY WALK

2850

ROOF FFL 16.85

FUNCTION RM 2

FUNCTION RM 3

LOBBY

BALLROOM

2ND STOREY FFL 9.45

FEMALE CHANGING ROOM

KITCHEN

MALE CHANGING ROOM

FFL 5.00

GUARD ROOM

BOH CORRIDOR

BUSINESS LOUNGE

MARINA CORRIDOR

RECEPTION COUNTER

RECEPTION BOH

4200

FFL 9.20

FEMALE CHANGING ROOM

CLUBHOUSE SECTION A-A' 1:100

VILLA SECTION A-A’

B’

CLUBHOUSE WEST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION SECTION B-B'

1ST STOREY FFL 5.25

FFL 5.00

1ST STOREY LEVEL 3

4450

FUNCTION ROOM 1

4550

FFL 13.10

1:100

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VILLA SECTION B-B’

A’

External Corridor Facade Detail

ROCHESTER PARK COMPETITION Office: Spark Architects Mentor: Wai Wing Yun Rochester, Singapore September - October 2017 Team Project Designed as a hub for innovation, Rochester Park is the place where business executives can share their ideas in a natural landscape setting. The sheltered canopy integrates the existing colonial buildings which would be retrofitted with office facilities, creating a cohesive and continuous web for the business activities, at the same time being resilient to the weather conditions.

CENTRAL PUBLIC AUDITORIUM This outdoor auditorium is a place for sharing, innovation and discussion. Sheltered by a lightweight canopy and surrounded by nature and buildings with rich cultural heritage, it acts as a node to attract visitors to hold events. At the same time, it supports and complments the functions of the adjacent colonial buildings.

Sustainability Diagram The design of the louvres on the canopy protects visitors from both the Sun and rain. Moreover, solar UV panels installed on the canopy also provides additional sources of energy reuse, creating a sustainable infrastructure.

WOW

SPARK DOGHOUSE Office: Spark Architects Mentor: Luca Marcarinelli London, United Kingdom November 2017 Team Project

This is an open call by BowWow Haus London and Blue Cross for Pets for an auction to raise money for thousands of animals. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a material that is often used in the production of water bottles. However, lots of them are dumped, creating wastage and posing a hazard to wildlife. SPARK came up with an idea of upcycling the PET to recreate a kennel that is waterproof and lightweight, formed through integrating the different layers of structures and skins.

FABRICATION PROCESS

1 The joints were 3D-printed to provide accurate angles and a certain level of strength. Holes were also catered so it can be drilled into the plywood base, fixing the form.

2 The internal space of the PET house was intially contoured and supported by layers of 5cm thick polyfoam. PE rods were inserted into the joints and adjusted to fit the shape. They were first done in a single directional spine, and marked. PE rods were connected in the other direction to stabilise the overall shape.

3 Teflon sheets were chosen as the materials for the circular shaped propellors because of its durability, strength, flexibility and ability to be laser cut. The PET bottles were then fitted through the holes to form the outer most skin, giving the doghouse a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spikeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but interesting turtle-like shape.

Village Co-op Office: COLOURS & Lien Foundation Mentor: Chong Keng Hua Punggol Island, Singapore February - August 2017 Team Project

Coney island is a nature park nested away from the bustle of city life. This island becomes an ideal location for residents looking for a home away from home. Building their own communities against this rustic background, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Village Co-operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is created for elderly cluster living where residents are empowered with a sense of duty as they engage in self sustainable activities.

Article from Lianhe Zaobao on 28 Sept 2018 : “The spaces of the silver-haired blending into the nature and community”

Article from Wanbao News on 10 Feb 2018: “Coney Island visualizes a ‘Kelong Village’ to support the process of the elderly aging gracefully”

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