ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN JOURNAL (Combine Design Projects from SP & Unimelb) Designed by
Tong Zhen
Image : Abstract Reference: http://fc01.deviantart.net
Diploma Year 1- Housing Project (2007) Site : Holland Grove Road (Singapore)
Concept : Embracing Nature
As the house is revisit of materials and senses in the design of its spaces for tropical living. The concept is to manipulate spatial relationship with nature by means of layering and transparency to allow greenery into the tropical house itself. NATURE - The manifestation of nature is seen and perceived through the effects of wind, light and sound is accentuated by carving void out of solid and creating solid in void, which is simply showcasing the crafting of space, which suggests a slowing down of pace to relax and rethink. LAYERING -The house also aims to respond to nature element with layering spatial composition in defining space while catering to rudimentary concerns of shelter and comfort.
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Design Strategy To reinforce the ambiguity of the indoor-outdoor relationship , outdoor dining areas are made possible, shaded with timber trellis and with views of landscape. Outdoor terrace area engulfed with vast daylight and natural ventilation, allowing fluid movement through the house. On the second storey the cantilevered master bedroom enables the house to float over the water, while simultaneously creating a shaded outdoor dining space below.
Academic Course : Diploma in Architecture (2007) Year 1 Architectural Design Studio I Tutor : Chieuyihtsair
Concept Collage : Transition
Refer to MVRDV - Dutch Pavilion in Expo 2000
Year 2- Residential Apartment (2008)
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Rain Water Harvesting, Green Roof & Green Wall
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Site Plan
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Site - Kallang Riverside (Singapore) Design Intent
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As the apartment is represents a new form of inclusive community living for athletes. It reflects athelets’s daily life style .the concept is transition from dryness to wetness, which manipulate spatial relationship with water. The dynamic form of this building not only to capture different angles of site views and also incites the movement of the user through itself to interact with water furthermore and build up relationship with each other as well.
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Sectional Ventilation Diagram
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Client Profile
The Apartment is conceived as a sanctuary of rest and training for water sport athletes who are skilled in Swimming, Water polo, Diving, and Synchronized swimming. The building echoes the evocation of the interest and intimacy of a space for the athletes who have passion in water sports.
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Conceptual Model
Explosive View -Precast Construction
Diploma in Architecture (2008) Year 2 Materials & Architectural Technology II Year 2 Environmental Science II Tutor: Leong Yiat Yam
Academic Course : Diploma in Architecture (2008) Year 2 Architectural Design Studio II Tutor : Chan ChoyLing
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Perspective View from Kallang Riverside
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Concept : Fluidity
Year 3 (2009)- Islamic Cultural centre Micro Design Site Collage: Bustling, Chaotic
Steel Construction Detail design
Diploma in Architecture (2010) Year 3 Materials & Architectural Technology III Tutor: Leong Yiat Yam
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Site: Chinatown (Singapore) The site is situated at centralized Chintown conserved area with multi-religions nearby, it is conceived as a melting point in terms of the location and Culture -Chinese, Malay and Indian.
Design Intent :
Using Islamic calligraphy - intelligent and harmonious forms reflects the highly spiritual characteristics of the Islamic Faith. The purpose of Islamic cultural centre is to create a meeting point for visitors to explore the art in Islam world. The building interpret the character of Islamic calligraphy into the spaces to reveal the spirituality of Islamic art through the movement.
Existing Street Views - shophouses, Mosque, Indian Temple
Fluid Spaces Folding Spaces
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DESIGN STRATEGIES
a. Play of light reflections Underlay Arabic calligraphy as the basis of design.The lighting on the ceiling also portraits the fluid and smooth journey, which direct the visitors to experience the realities of art inside the building. b. Facade Treatment The rhythm of the facade is derived from neighboring shophouses, it continues the same grid but distorts gradually to tie back with the boundary of existing mosque.
Strategy 1: Facade grid movement
Strategy 2 : Function Follow Form
Strategy 3: Using Ceiling Lighting to protrait the journery
Year 3 Architectural Design Studio III Tutor: Gareth Lai,Leong Yiat Yam
SP library refurbishment Competition (2009)
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Perspective
SP Library Competition 2009 Tutor: Gareth Lai
Academic Course: Architectural design studio: Fire (2012)
The New Lifestyle is what Barlow is looking for in the new building design. The solid and void spaces represent commercial space contrast with natural green space. In this spatial design, what is emphasized here is not only the approach of business environment but also this ZEN Environment , which turn the site into a hub for creating a retreat from city.
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Zen Garden, Mini Golf on rooftop, etc. Concept Cadillac is branded for Luxurious lifestyle due to its stylish design and advanced technology. My concept is to use Cadillac Car brand to interpret Barlow’s Personality and his Lifestyle.
Design Strategy: Incorporate Cadillac’s logo into building develpment. Using Axis to provide linkway spaces for the site, which continue the linkway culture characteristics inherited from Melbourne city site contexts.
Link with Barlow: - Showcase a Luxurious lifestyle - Stylish design incline - Modern looking and thinking - Adventurous personality Summery of Cadillac Brand Dynamic form + high Tech Materials Crisp intersections + sharp edges
Bachelor Of Environment (2012) Year 3 Architectural design studio: Fire Tutor: Irene Corteling
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View from La Trobe st
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Existing Site photo ( www.map.google.com.)
Mini Golf
Perspectives Exterior + Interiors
Car Showromm ( L1 ) Barlow’s Apartment
View from Victoria St
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Car Showromm ( L2 )
Basement level 5th Valley site plan
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Perspective of House No. 1 5th Valley Project _ Ski resort in Beijing
Concept Diagram
5th Valley - Ski- resort project in Beijing (works done during internship in P.A.C.)
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Meadow Cluster
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Level 1
Concave House
Convex House
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Works done through Internship in P.A.C Supervisor: Panyicheng, Victoria Loh
Thank you
Created by Tong Zhen