ACADEMIC • PROFESSIONAL • PROFILE
OOI TZE PIN ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO Ooi Tze Pin, David Deakin University (Australia) Masters of Architecture Strathclyde University (United Kingdom) Bachelors in Architectuaral Studies Taylor’s University (Malaysia) Diploma in Architecture Technology Contact M +6011 1187 6202 (Malaysia) E david.tzepin@gmail.com
“A great architect is not made by the way of the brain nearly so much as he is made by the way of a cultivated, enriched heart”. - Frank Lloyd Wright -
Personal Statement To me, great designs are recipes put together by an intricate synergy between people and the environment; this involves consideration for universal design and the responsible use of resources. Throughout my academic and professional experience, I have had the privilege to gain more than just an appreciation for design and management; by looking at architecture with the power for change. As inspired by a quote from John Hardy, “follow these simple rules: be local, let the environment lead and think about how your grandchildren might build”. During my pursuit for a postgraduate degree, I have had the opportunity to venture across international borders for the pursuit of widening my knowledge and perspective on architecture. My first opportunity arose during a transcultural themed international design workshop to Indonesia. The workshop provided a platform for students to engage with partnering universities for the proposal of a concept for the revitalization of a local indigenous village in Jakarta. Subsequent academic and humanitarian travels to Sri Lanka and Peru have exposed me to different approaches to issues in the built environment and have shown me vast opportunities globally and the chance to foster relationships abroad. These extraordinary experiences have inspired me to actively pursue responsible design which would play a part in communities. I believe the skills and experience I have gained will prove useful in my pursuit to achieve excellence in my commitment to be an architect.
PORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS Academic Works
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RIDEEMALIYADDA SCHOOL FOR CRAFT
University: Course: Unit: Tutor: Project:
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ITALO CALVINO’S INVISIBLE CITIES
University: Course: Unit: Tutor: Project:
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Deakin University, Australia Masters of Architecture Architectural Design in Urban Context Kim Roberts Community/ Residence
MERCHANT CITY SENIOR RESIDENCE
University: Course: Unit: Tutor: Project:
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Deakin University, Australia Masters of Architecture Architecture Design Masterclass David Beynon Community/ Education
Strathclyde University, Scotland Bachelors in Architectural Studies Architectural Design 3B Michael Angus Residence
TAMAN MASTIARA VERMICOMPOST CENTRE
University: Taylors University, Malaysia Course: Diploma in Architecture Technology Participation: Sia Brother’s Corporation Competition (Finalist) Project: Recycling Centre
Professional Works & Profiling
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NORTH SPRING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Office : Role: Supervisor: Project:
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HOUSE AT JALAN NAUNG
Office : Role: Supervisor: Project:
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Interconsultants Pte Ltd, Singapore Architectural Executive Jeffrey Goh Residence
AMIN RAFIE’S HOUSE
Office : Role: Supervisor: Project:
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Interconsultants Pte Ltd, Singapore Architectural Executive Timothy Wong Education
Arkitek Azhar Zainal Abidin, Malaysia Intern Azhar Zainal Abidin Residence
PROFILE
Personal Information Education Professional Experience Participation/ Awards Software/ System Skills Communication
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RIDEEMALIYADDA SCHOOL FOR CRAFT Architecture Design Masterclass (2015)
BRIEF The brief entails the design of an educational institute which focusses on programs to empower the women in rural Sri Lanka. The institute will provide a secondary income to households in the poverty stricken region. Location of the institute is sited in Rideemaliyadda of the Uva
province. The design brief approaches the use of natural materials with the use of local construction techniques which are familiar to local communities. A craft school is proposed to support and inspire from the untapped potential of craft as a viable export economy which will help the rural poor in parts of Sri Lanka. Research into
Render: View facing the primary craft school structure
parts of the region have shown the availability of bamboo for use. The Rideemaliyadda School for Craft will be an onsite bamboo crafts facility which supports community and visitor spaces. The craft school will cater for small to medium production and facilitates on site preparation,
educational spaces, workshops and communal spaces. The form of the building will explore bamboo craft in construction through a series of conceptual exploration and weaving techniques in craft while respecting contemporary Sri Lankan design philosophy.
Main road
GROUND COVER AND ACCESS Site can be accessed through a path from the main road. Clearing from the trees provide sufficient ground cover for heavy vehicles carrying bamboo supply towards site.
VEGETATION AND DENSITY Mapping and identifying of existing vegetation on site
Agriculture
Site location
provides the opportunity for investigating the potentials and constraints for spatial arrangements on site. There are currently 20 species of vegetation identified in the surrounding context.
AGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE A paddy field is located towards west of the site.
Stream
Proximity to the primary source of livelihood of the community provides an opportunity for the craft school to establish communal links and connections.
EXISTING BUILDING AND STRUCTURE Currently, there are single dwellings scattered in close proximity of the site
Agriculture
location. Among the considerations for placement of the craft school is to respect the privacy and current circulation. Disturbance to the existing settlements should be minimized.
Map: Plan view towards site
APPROACH Diagram on the right illustrates the process taken to determine the placing of the craft school on site with minimal impact to the site. Site vegetation are first identified on site to determine the placement of the craft school. A series of connections are established seeking to establish positive spaces inbetween every 4 corner points. A series of parameters are introduced within these positive spaces. The parameters seek to determine placement and orientation of each structural intervention within its surrounding landscape. Through the
intersection between the two parameters introduced, a subsequent space is formed between the positive enclosure formed by the site vegetation. External spaces which were formed are linked together to establish an enclosure with a central point. Through this process, 3 enclosures are formedon east while one is formed towards the west. A path linking the enclosures is established. Lines are extruded from the edges of space generated through the initial mapping process. Through this process, a series of links are established.
Images: View from the main road and adjacent stream Diagrams: Diagrammatic planning for spacial composition and placing on site Drawing: Resulting outcome of the floor plan from the process method
STRUCTURE The overall structure functions holistically integrating into the surrounding environment. The exposed roof structure channels rainwater into the central core which is redirected to a water storage area. This allows rainwater to be harvested to compensate for shortage of water during the dry season. The open spaces allow for natural ventilation and sufficient natural lighting to enter
the space during the day. Adjacent trees are essential to the foundation of the structure as it acts as a stabilizer and supports against horizontal movement. The retained greenery also provides lush vegetation on site; this is especially crucial as Sri Lankan forestry has been in decline in rural areas when construction has begun. This precedent will set an example of how structure and vegetation can coexist in rural communities.
Diagram: Concept illustrating minimizing the impact of the structure on site Exploded Isometric: Structural breakdown of the craft school Details: Illustrates the detail for the laying of bamboo
Render: Perspective depicting usage of space by the community
Render: Aerial perspective of the craft school development
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CALVINO’S INVISIBLE CITIES Architectural Design in Urban Context (2014)
BRIEF The course unit requires an exploration and adaptation of cities from Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities to produce a self-interpreted redevelopment for a marketplace off the suburb of Melbourne. This would allow the development of an imaginative concept which will apply to an existing site. Location is sited on Footscray Market. The redevelopment requires the retention the marketplace with the addition of a community space and residence. The final outcome is projected on a 100 scaled sectional drawing across the development.
planning that would enable the community to view such an environment from a distance. Armilla; of Thin Cities 3 describes a city stripped of its façade, fully exposing the mechanics which drives the function of the city from inside. This element is extracted and illustrated in a vertical system of composing of multiple layers which acts to tie programs together. The outcome from the derived concept resulted in a multi-level structure functioning with market spaces located on the sub-basement level and community and residential spaces placed vertically above.
CONCEPT Redevelopment of the marketplace are inspired two cities from Italo Calvino’s novel. The first city, Isadora; of Cities and Memories 2 reflects a city made of raw desires; violence and passion drives its inhabitants. This inspired an approach for an environment of chaos within the new development much akin to wet markets in across South East Asia. The description in the novel continues to elaborate on the memories of these desires from its former past which have become a distant memory therefore motivating
Collage: Concept representation from the two cities chosen from Invisible Cities Diagram: Visually conceptualizing diagrams as inspired by cities chosen in the novel
Images: Site image from the surroundings of Footscray market Diagram & Photo Montage: Graphic illustration of the pragmatic outcome from the concept derivation
APPROACH Several method of exploration were adopted to visually depict an imaginary city without the use of words. These images represents an idea which would translate into the final outcome. A photo collage was produce as a result of the exploration. The towering masked figure represents desires of every inhabitant for an ideal community. PROCESS A resulting systematic process was established which enabled form and function to manifest from interpreting the concept. An initial photomontage illustrates the design intention for the residential-communal-market space.
Drawing: Section interpreted through adopting Italo Calvino’s concept within the Invisible Cities
Aerial view: Birds eye view of Merchant City, Glasgow
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MERCHANT CITY APARTMENT Architectural Design 3B (2010)
BRIEF The course unit requires an exploration and adaptation of cities from Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities to produce a self-interpreted redevelopment for a marketplace off the suburb of Melbourne. This would allow the development of an imaginative concept which will apply to an existing site. Location is sited on Footscray Market. The redevelopment requires the retention the marketplace with the addition of a community space and residence. The final outcome is projected on a 100 scaled sectional drawing across the development.
CONCEPT Redevelopment of the marketplace are inspired two cities from Italo Calvino’s novel. The first city, Isadora; of Cities and Memories 2 reflects a city made of raw desires; violence and passion drives its inhabitants. This inspired an approach for an environment of chaos within the new development much akin to wet markets in across South East Asia. The
description in the novel continues to elaborate on the memories of these desires from its former past which have become a distant memory therefore motivating planning that would enable the community to view such an environment from a distance. Armilla; of Thin Cities 3 describes a city stripped of its façade, fully exposing the mechanics which drives the function of the city from inside. This element is extracted and illustrated in a vertical system of composing of multiple layers which acts to tie programs together. The outcome from the derived concept resulted in a multilevel structure functioning with market spaces located on the sub-basement level and community and residential spaces placed vertically above.
Images: Site images of the view from Merchant City
STRUCTURE Composition of the building is based on a repetitive grid system. The floor plan of each floor is repeated over the layers above. The design allows for prefabricated parts boosting its efficiency in manufacturing, installation and cost. Simple columns and beams are used for support of the internal floor
slab and faรงade. Columns on the external are hoisted to support the faรงade panel.
LAYOUT AND DENSITY Each apartment unit is designed to maximize usable floor area. In return, the apartment is able to support approximately 200 occupants over 5-storeys with a
usable shop lot area on the ground floor. Spaces in the bathroom, kitchen and living room are not compromised for allowing for more occupants in the space. Common areas have direct access to the exterior faรงade; this allows for penetration of natural ventilation and lighting into these areas.
ENVIRONMENT Form and structure of the building have been designed for a sustainable development; through repetitive modular grid layout, double glazed faรงade and deep overhangs which are some of the considerations taken.
Photo Render: Street and internal courtyard view towards the apartment Diagram: Structural arrangement and composition of the apartment Drawing: Typical floor plan
Drawing: Cross section of the apartment
(top) Longitudinal section from Ingram Street
(left) Cross section from Albion Street
Sectional Perspective: Building in relation to the street
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TAMAN MASTIARA VERMICOMPOST CENTRE Architecture Design Awards (2009)
BRIEF The brief requires the design of a community recycling centre in Taman Mastiara, a suburb located a few kilometers from Kuala Lumpur; the capital of Malaysia. Located on an undeveloped land amongst residential neighborhood, the intention for the developers, Sia Brother’s Corporation is to introduce a centre that will provide recycling facilities to the community as well as a community space to encourage the
appreciation for sustainability and the environment.
APPROACH The approach to the project is to introduce a green space at the heart of the community. As the surrounding context lacks green spaces, the introduction of an integrated public space within a recycling centre will provide an option for recreation and a viable visitor centre integrated with the
recycling centre for the community. A vermicomposting recycing centre is introduced due to the availability of food outlets and housing in the vicinity which can contribute to food waste recycling. This move is expected to encourage the participation of the community in recycling waste as well as use for the communal green space.
Main highway into site
Residential area
ACCESS Site can be accessed through private vehicle via the Jalan Kuching highway or public transport via exit from Taman Wahyu train station.
location; i.e. Metropolitan Park provides a green belt across the development while development density remains low-medium.
VEGETATION AND DENSITY
VENTILATION AND LIGHTING Notwithstanding
Currently, the area surrounding Taman Mastiara is planned for future developments. Current parks located north of the site
Map: Plan view towards site
future developments, the low density of the current
Site location
development provides a constant flow of wind throughout the site while natural lighting remains adequate.
Metropolitan park
Lake
Photo Render: Interior perspective view towards the community center Diagram: Concept illustrating massing, ventilation and structural composition
North West Wind Flow Traffic Flow Site Placement
Diagram: Illustrates massing study on site Diagram: Curvature of the structural support shown to capture wind flow
Basement Floor
Ground Floor
First Floor
SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT 1. Central Core 2. Compost Area 3. Recycling Gallery 4. Green Plantation/ Common Area 5. Administration/ Management 6. Toilet 7. Storage
Longitudinal Section
Drawings: Plan and section of the vermicompost structure
Aerial view: Birds eye view of the proposed development
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NORTH SPRING PRIMARY SCHOOL Interconsultants Pte Ltd (2013) Client: Budget: Duration:
Ministry of Education, Singapore S$3,250,000 16 months
PROJECT North Spring Primary School was selected among the few schools which were to undergo the government’s Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) upgrading program. The PERI program’s primary objective is to study and implement ways to enhance primary school education in Singapore. Part of the upgrading phase considers enhancing current
Drawing: Plan and elevation of the Indoor Sports Hall
infrastructure for schools to be able to implement single-session primary schools. The Indoor Sports Hall was introduced to increase the capacity for sports and educational facilities to facilitate the PERI objective.
RESPONSIBILITIES Site analysis, concept design, spatial planning, drafting, modelling, detailing and providing assistance to the project architect.
Render: Birds eye view of the Indoor Sports Hall
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HOUSE AT JALAN NAUNG Interconsultants (2013)
Client: Budget: Duration:
Private S$1,205,000 14 months
PROJECT House at Jalan
RESPONSIBILITIES
Naung is a 3-storey development for use as a family dwelling.
Drafting, modelling, detailing and providing assistance to the project architect.
Drawings: Elevation view
Sectional perspective: Section cut view Renders: Illustration of the interior and exterior spaces
07 AMIN RAFIE’S HOUSE Arkitek Azhar Zainal Abidin (2008)
Client: Budget: Duration:
Private N/A 12 months
PROJECT Amin Rafie’s house is a two phased development; the first phase consist of an extension of the common area from an existing house while the second phase consist of a development of a new house adjacent to the extension. This private dwelling will house a single family unit from an extended family.
RESPONSIBILITIES Site analysis, site survey, drafting, modelling, and providing assistance to the project architect. Exploded isometric: Spatial layout
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PROFILE Academic • Professional
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Date of birth: Email:
Ooi Tze Pin 22/05/1988 david.tzepin@gmail.com
EDUCATION 2014 - 2015
Deakin University, Australia
2009 - 2011
University of Strathclyde, Scotland
2007 - 2009
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
2006
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
2001 - 2005
Masters of Architecture (Distinction) Bacherlor in Architectural Studies Diploma in Architectural Technology South Australian Matriculation (SAM) program
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seksyen 9 High School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 - Current
LLA Arkitek Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Junior Architect Projects: Community Hall at Cantonment Road Gan Chai Leng precinctual planning in Georgetown
2011 - 2013
Business Hub at Batu Kawan Mixed Development at Batu Kawan
Interconsultants Pte Ltd, Singapore
Architectural Executive Projects: Flight simulation centre at Seletar Aerospace Link North Spring Primary School Qihua Primary School Yumin Primary School Chongzheng Primary School Regent Secondary School Zhenghua Secondary School House at Jalan Naung
2011
K2LD Architects Pte Ltd, Singapore
Intern Projects:
House at Jervois Road Interior design for an apartment at One Shenton
2010
GDP Architects Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
2010
Arkitek Azhar Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Intern Projects: St. Mary Luxury Apartment Dato Mahmood Bangalow Intern Projects: Amin Rafie’s House House at Bukit Tunku
Shen Zhen Resort Villa & Spa, China
PARTICIPATION/ AWARDS 2014 - 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2009 2009 2009 2007 - 2009
Church Volunteer
City on a Hill, Australia
Volunteer for the children’s ministry; including facilitation of program
Global Citizenship Program (GCP) Award
Deakin University, Australia
GCP is awarded to students with substantial contribution to the international scene
Peru Machu Picchu Challenge
Future Sense Foundation, UK
Student volunteer at a local school in Huayllabamba, Peru
Ampara Project
Aspirations Education, Sri Lanka
Student volunteer for the investigation, design and implementation of a classroom in rural Sri Lanka
Intercultural Dialogue Through Design: Indonesia 2015
IDiDe, Australia
Cross cultural design workshop collaborating with partnering universities for an indigeneous cultural centre in Jakarta
Super Studio 2014
SONA, Australia
A 24-hour design competition held between universities in Victoria, Australia
One:One Melbourne
SONA, Australia
A fast paced design and built collaboration between academic and professionals in the built environment in Victoria, Australia
Kashmir Shelter Workshop
Strathclyde University, Scotland
A concept design for immediate response to disaster in Kashmir
Sia Brother’s Corporation Award (Finalist)
SBC Corporation, Malaysia
A competition for the design of a recycling centre in Kuala Lumpur
SABD Student Society (Vice President)
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Vice President of the School of Architecture, Building and Design student society
Photography Club (Founder/ President)
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Founder and president of the Taylor’s Photography Club
SOFTWARE/ SYSTEM SKILLS Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD Sketchup 3D ArchiCAD
Proficient Proficient Proficient General knowledge
Vector Works 3D Studio Max Adobe Suite Ms Office
General knowledge General knowledge Proficient Proficient
COMMUNICATION English Bahasa Malaysia
Proficient Proficient
Spanish Mandarin
Basic Basic
Cantonese
Basic
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