ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
VEDIKA SAXENA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The works presented in these pages were made possible by the diligent collaboration and dedication of our team at Wy-To. Only through our shared knowledge and skills could we develop such a wide variety of projects. I have accomplished solo projects, too, under the guidance of the director, but the learning experience obtained from team work has been much more profound. Every project brings forward a new set of problems, and I have learned that the solution lies not necessarily in our immediate knowledge, but rather in step-by-step analysis and projection of queries in the right direction. Attitude and work ethics define our work relationships, and this work culture heavily influences the quality of our end products. As a Senior Exhibition Designer for National Gallery Singapore I looked over 800 Southeast Asian artworks that were to be exhibited for the first time in the Permanent Galleries of National Gallery. This project educated me in the Art History of Southeast Asia, as well as various conservation guidelines for artwork preservation. This knowledge has helped me to appreciate and understand of the necessity of cultural heritage, and how big a role it plays in a community, I studied sustainable design in National University of Singapore, and it continues to be one of my main interests. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to put forward sustainable design solutions for modern issues in the Tropical Region.
ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM VITAE
VEDIKA SAXENA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
School Of Design and Environment, National University Singapore
Singapore with A-Level Certificate of Cambridge Board, U.K St. Andrews Junior College
Aug 2008 – Jun 2013 Jan 2006 – Nov 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
WY-TO Pte. Ltd.- Senior Architecure Designer
Notable Projects: - Bihar Museum, Patna, India: Lead Exhibition Designer - National Gallery Singapore, Singapore: Senior Exhibition Designer
WY-TO Pte. Ltd.- Part-time Employee Renaissance Planners and Designers Pte. Ltd.- Internship Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.- Summer Training
Jun 2013 – Jun 2016 Nov 2015 – Jun 2016 Jul 2013 – Nov 2015 Aug 2012 – May 2013 Jun 2011 – Jul 2011 May 2010 – Jun 2010
SOFTWARE ABILITY
Proficient in:
AutoCad, SketchUp(3D), Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Other Programs:
Autodesk Ecotect, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel CAREER STATEMENT
My strength lies in team-work. Having worked on National projects, I have gained experience in managing team to produce submittals within time constrains. While working on variety of projects (from residential to office spaces) I have had the opportunity to provide solutions on different scales. I have managed construction schedules and site works allowing me to foresee issues as early as possible. Always keen to learning new skills and softwares, I am dedicated to finding efficient way of delivering submittals on time.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Singapore Airlines Youth Scholarship (2006-2008) • Awarded Gold in ‘Nanyang Research Programme 2006’ • Represented SAJC in ‘Singapore Mathematic Olympiads 2006’ • Represented SAJC in ‘Nanyang Concept Test-Physics 2007’ • Represented district in ‘Zonal Level Bal Shree Camp in field of Creative Arts’
EXHIBITION DESIGN 01 SOUTH-EAST ASIA GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE 02 SINGAPORE GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE 03 BUILDING HISTORY GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE 04 BIHAR MUSEUM, PATNA, INDIA [ONGOING] 05 SHI YI: POETIC SENTIMENTS 06 DINOSAURS: EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS 07 ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE, 1990-2005 RESIDENTIAL 08 REFABRICATING A PENTHOUSE 09 REINTERPRETING SINGAPORE SHOPHOUSE COMMERCIAL 10 RENOVATIONS AT MILLENIA TOWER, SINGAPORE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 11 FLOATING LOTUS, TONLE SAP LAKE, CAMBODIA 12 LIVING SHELTER AT VENICE BIENNALE 13 VERTICAL VILLAGE AT WISMA GEYLANG SERAI 14 HIGH GREEN - SUSTAINABLE TOWER [RESEARCH] 15 I LIGHT MARINA BAY
INDEX CULTURAL 16 ASIAN CIVILIZATION MUSEUM OFFICE DESIGN 17 SAATCHI AND SAATCHI, SINGAPORE URBAN DESIGN 18 3ES ON THE RIVER, CIVIC DISTRICT ARTIST AT WEJUNGLE A. ARTIST PORTFOLIO COMMERCIAL A1 LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, 99 DUXTON RD EVENT ORGANIZATION A2 DESTRUCTION AND REBIRTH, THE MILL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN A3 MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INDONESIA [CONCEPT]
01 EXHIBITION DESIGN SOUTH-EAST ASIA GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE TYPE: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERIES | BUILT: 2015 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 2000 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: SENIOR EXHIBITION DESIGNER
National Gallery Singapore today showcases the largest collection of Singapore and South-east Asian art collection. The Permanent galleries alone — the DBS Singapore Gallery and UOB Southeast Asia Gallery — display about 800 works of art from the 19th century through to the modern day. These include paintings by pioneer Singapore artists Cheong Soo Pieng and Chen Wen Hsi and forerunners of modern art in the region such as Indonesia’s Raden Saleh and the Philippines’
Hernando R. Ocampo. Understanding the historical nature of the buildings (the former Supreme Court of Singapore and the City Hall), it was a challenge to showcase the masterpieces of South East Asian artworks while also acknowledging the history of the buildings. Thus great care was taken in our approach, not to interfere with the architectural elements of the building while creating the appropriate atmosphere for the artworks displayed.
01 ALLOCATION Alcove / Bookcase Display Elements
ALLOCATION Alcove / Bookcase Display Elements
New alcoves with customised showcase drawers
Isometric Side A
Map Showcase Component
Isometric Side B
Mezzanine Artwork Cluster
Table Top Display
Showcase C
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Showcase A
Tender submission showing design strategy to display artworks on historical furniture and cabinetry
Showcases placed on historical benches following conservation standards
02 EXHIBITION DESIGN SINGAPORE GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE TYPE: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERIES | BUILT: 2015 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 1740 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: SENIOR EXHIBITION DESIGNER
The DBS Singapore Galleries narrate the story of Singapore, and house around 400 artworks by local artists. The exhibition is spread over three galleries and divided into six themes, and showcases works by prominent Nanyang painters, as well as other art movements in Singapore, such as abstraction and social realism. The design team were required to orchestrate the exhibition in a manner understandable by the general public.
By using the architectural layout to determine a grid, we were able to design exhibition areas that were mindful of the proportions of spaces. While working with a large collection, it was necessary not to overwhelm the visitors. Providing an easy visitor route was also of key importance. We studied the artworks in order to create group layouts, so that visitors could co-relate the artworks from same era, or might choose to follow a single theme.
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ARTWORK (FRONT)
MODULAR EXHIBITION DESIGN SYSTEM
EXHIBITION DESIGN (BATTING)
While working at position of Senior Exhibition Designer for the project, I was required to make decisions that respected the historic nature of site, while staying within technical constraints. Also we worked with the curators on artwork moun-
ting and safe keeping. With help from lighting designers, we narrated the mood required for the different themes of the exhibition. Together we were able to design a meaningful and comprehensive exhibition.
03 EXHIBITION DESIGN BUILDING HISTORY GALLERIES, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, SINGAPORE TYPE: ARCHIVE GALLERY | BUILT: 2015 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: SENIOR EXHIBITION DESIGNER
The History Gallery in the National Gallery was built to commemorate the architectural history and events that were held in the former Supreme Court and City Hall. Information panels provide a description of the historical events that have happened within the building. In addition, newspaper articles, journals and books are showcased that discuss these historical events. The Rotunda Library in the former
Supreme Court has been refurnished to house these articles, publications for visitors to browse through. Multimedia guides discussing the history of the former Supreme Court are also housed within the quadrants of the Rotunda Gallery. This library, at a central location within the Southeast Asian Galleries, provides a resting point for visitors.
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National Gallery wanted to dedicate a space for visitors to learn about the artists and the artworks showcased in the exhibitions. Through a large multi-user multimedia Social Table, visitors can share their preferred artworks with each other.
The Gallery requested, for educational purposes, a station where people could study old images of former Supreme Court and City Hall to gain an understanding of how these buildings have evolved into current National Gallery.
04 EXHIBITION DESIGN BIHAR MUSEUM, PATNA, INDIA [ONGOING] TYPE: HISTORY GALLERIES & ART DISPLAY GALLERIES | OPENING: 2017 | PATNA, INDIA | TOTAL AREA: 4500 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: LEAD EXHIBITION DESIGNER
The new state-of-the-art museum in Bihar, India is created to house the extensive historical and archaeological collection from the current Patna Museum. Japan’s Maki & Associates, along with Mumbai’s Opolis Architects, have developed the architectural design of this, one of the largest museums of India. This museum illustrates the chronological history of Bihar and its impact on the subcontinent, and will will invite international visitors to indulge in the contributions of towering personalities like the Buddha, Mahavira, Emperor Ashoka and ancient universities that flourished in the Bihar region.
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Lord Culture Resources, the master planning consultant of this project (having narrated the themes, content and display of the history galleries), worked with Wy-To architects under the contractor City Neon to finalize the layout, partition and case details. Case details were confirmed with the showcase manufacturers and mount makers in order to ensure the longevity of the display. To ensure that the quality of the exhibition meets international standards, we worked on simplifying the narrative by clustering artefacts into compositional group display, as well as standardizing the dimensions of showcases, labels and information panels. We also provided the partition setting drawings with the provision for the AV equipment. The History Galleries are expected to open in 2017.
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05 EXHIBITION DESIGN SHI YI: POETIC SENTIMENTS, NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE TYPE: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION | COMPETITION: 2015 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 1700 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: SENIOR EXHIBITION DESIGNER
National Gallery announced a tender pitch for the exhibition showcasing works by prominent Chinese artists Wu Guanzhong and Chua Ek Kay. For the tender we studied the collection of the two artists. Based on the historical documentation technique, use of materials, subjects, colors and orientation of Chinese paintings, we gathered knowledge to group and categorize works by the two artists. The Chinese landscape paintings are of key importance for the cultural history of China. We reiterated a famous landscape by artist Shen Zhou and mapped it on the architectural plan of national Gallery.
Temporary Gallery 01: Chua Ek Kay
Temporary Gallery 02: Wu Guanzhong
Based on the artwork grouping (from our analysis) we arrived the above shown rooms and circulation for the two artists
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Education Material: Technique
Wayfinding signages
Education Material: Subject
Wayfinding signages
Graphics on the corridor with education material to guide visitors to the Galleries.
For the educational material and the wayfinding signage of the exhibition, we suggest the use of corridor spaces connecting the two Galleries. The graphics that inspired the layout format ties together Chua Ek Kay’s exhibition ‘After the rain’ and Wu Guanzhong’s ‘Standing at the Crossroad’. We propose using the graphics along the corridor spaces to direct the visitors to the subsequent Galleries.
From Chua Ek Kay’s Collection
From Wu Guanzhong Collection
06 EXHIBITION DESIGN DINOSAURS: EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS TYPE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXHIBITION | COMPETITION: 2013 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 1200 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: EXHIBITION DESIGNER
The exhibition recalls life from 600 million years ago until the arrival of human beings. We bring together different perspectives of the same story; sometimes told by fossilized evidence of life forms, at other times through artistic interpretation of the life on planet. It is important to showcase the known and unknown possibilities of this history, and to leave visitors with a clearer understanding of how little we actually know about our past. By combining the three exhibitions and displaying them in chronological order, not only do we showcase the arrival and extinction of various species, but we also capture the earth’s progress through different geographical and climatic changes. This exhibition leaves to our interpretation much of the enormity of life and its history.
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Families, young crowds, dinosaur lovers and Paleolithic specialists are invited to a unique experience in the exhibition space, with elements that vary in scale and sizes. They can experience being inside a dinosaur or within a volcanic chamber, inside a cave or on top of a mountain. The journey reveals by turns various pockets of life and environment during different periods of time. As a design direction, we aimed to present this exhibition using enormous exhibits that could grasp the scale of nature and its living beings through stages of prehistory. From clusters of artefacts displayed on shelves, to displays of ancient fossils, to enclosed spaces giving a sense of cave, this design proposal is aimed to provide the appropriate perspective for the exhibition theme.
07 EXHIBITION DESIGN ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE, 1990-2005 TYPE: CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION | COMPETITION: 2014 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 1200 SQM (approx.) | POSITION: EXHIBITION DESIGNER
A Photographer’s Life is an emotional journey where every moment is significant and complete. Through her personality, Annie was able to capture moments that radically changed the conceived notion of photography. Her book, A Photographer’s Life conveys the connection between these moments and herself. The collection encapsulates her life from 1990–2005. With respect to the very intimate artwork we envision the visitors to explore what Annie saw through different frames. Inspired by the book, A Photographer’s Life, the exhibition follows a loose chronology which is divided into four zones. Each zone ties together the artwork with a core exhibit system. Recognizing major categories within the complete exhibition helps us to define the exhibit layout within each zone. We understand that work life and family life are not separate, and should be conceived as part of the whole, and thus took special care not to restrict spaces to any category.
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1. BEHIND THE CURTAINS 2. WALKING THROUGH THE VILLAGE 1A.
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homasote panels
movie screening
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08 RESIDENTIAL REFABRICATING A PENTHOUSE TYPE: INTERIOR RENOVATION | BUILT: 2013 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 90.7 SQM | POSITION: SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Press: This project has been published in The Business Times, SIngapore Aug 01, 2015
Located on Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, this new conventional apartment building resolves space constraints. When our client (by profession, a child psychologist) was handed over the penthouse, she felt that the house was inappropriate for her practice. In our design solution we offered to open up the existing bedrooms, and redesign the staircase leading to the roof. This change created more natural light, and allowed ventilation between all the spaces. The lower floor was now visually connected to the room above. By opening the room on the upper floor with additional glass roof and glass doors, we were able to create a welcoming living space.
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09 RESIDENTIAL REINTERPRETING SINGAPORE SHOPHOUSE TYPE: INTERIOR RENOVATION | BUILT: 2012 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 54.8 SQM | POSITION: ASSISTANT ARCHITECT
Situated on a historic site in modern Singapore, this project presents a context filled with parallels and incongruities: a series of conscious juxtapositions guide the organization and design of the dwelling. Leaving behind the historical sensibilities of the site, new contemporary elements are introduced to turn a small unit into a comfortable residential apartment. Initially closed off by a 2.7m flase ceiling, the roof was inaccessible in the narrow appartment. The generous height and the irregular plan are explained by the fact that the apartment straddles two buildings. This studio apartment sits, like a hinge, partially within the rear of a conserved shophouse and partially in a new block (built behind the conserved shophouses).
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Press: This project has been published in Cubes magazine OCT/NOV 2012 issue (above) and SQUARErooms magazine issue AUG, 2013
To encourage this linearity of the space, we designed a long strip of storage that contained all the ‘technical elements’, including a kitchenette. This left the wider space near the entrance free as a comfortable living and working area. Within the neutral setting of white and pale grey, the orange tiles that like the kitchenette bring a burst of warmth and a graphic punch. Noticeable fixing details on the staircase and visible concrete beams have been retained, the difficult corners have been utilized with hidden cabinetry to further utilize the space constrains. The brightly colored accents that highlight the living spaces make this unit a warm welcoming home.
10 COMMERCIAL RENOVATIONS AT MILLENIA TOWER, SINGAPORE TYPE: INTERIOR RENOVATION | PARTIAL BUILT: 2015 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: ASSISTANT ARCHITECT
Designed by Kevin Roche, John Burgee, and Phillip Johnson with DP Architects, Millenia Towers is one of the most significant towers in Singapore. However the entrance to the building from its basement was not properly demarcated. To enhance the visitor experience while acknowledging the historical building, we proposed a design which would invite the visitors from the current car-park.
The design of the entrance was comprised of a cantilevered wall and a ramp for wheelchair access. Lighting on the wall and throughout the corridor brightens up the entrance in an otherwise dark environment. We also designed, leading from the corridor, the lift-lobby and toilets in the basement. Toilets on multiple levels of the Millenia Tower have also been re-designed based on the over-all design approach.
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For the renovation of the toilets (including male, female and executive toilets, and also shower rooms): In Millenia Tower the design strategy was to position all the elements according to a new grid, which is defined by the tiling layout. Alignment plays the key role in making the space simple and comfortable for use. With a completely new material layout and attention to detail we were able to create the experience one would expect from every part of this building.
11 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FLOATING LOTUS, TONLE SAP LAKE, CAMBODIA TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION | COMPETITION: 2015 | CAMBODIA | TOTAL AREA: 400 SQM | POSITION: SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Eleven Magazine launched a challenge for designers around the world to design a floating medical, research, and educational structure to serve the 1.2 million people on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. Our design proposal ‘Mobile Lotus’ discusses the conditions that have resulted in the crisis at this large lake and provides a holistic approach to solving the problem. Tonle Sap is a unique case where farmers and
fisherman share a large common water source. Fisheries are a great advantage to the rice plantation and vice versa. However, use of fertilizers and pesticides to meet the rising demand of rice cultivation has drastically impacted the marine life of this historically significant lake in Cambodia. Due to heavy nutrient drainage into the lake water, as well as intense fishing and deforestation in the area, decline in Phyto-
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plankton bacteria can potentially occur in the water body, causing health issues in people living on the lake. Real solution lies in a full circle prevention of the causes of the problem. Our objective is to build a network that can enable people to communicate and share efficient methods of farming, fishing and thus inhabiting the lake ecosystem. PLAN L1 01 Meeting point / Auditorium 02
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11 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FLOATING LOTUS, TONLE SAP LAKE, CAMBODIA TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION | COMPETITION: 2015 | CAMBODIA | TOTAL AREA: 400 SQM | POSITION: SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Our architectural ensemble — inspired by the lotus plant and built of locally available materials — is easy to assemble, and offers sources for drinking water, electricity and healthcare. It is mobile, and reaches floating villages to inform communities about various causes and remedies of the polluted water. To instill learning by seeing is the primary aim of this platform. We re-introduce ideas like crop-rotation, bio-gas plants, waste treatment, vetiver systems, and solar energy among many other solutions into one-stop platform. Acting as a toolbox, villagers are engaged in the process: from passive to active. - Presentation - Exchange resources - Exchange ideas - Gathering - Community activities
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- Working with re-usable materials - Use of plants to clean water - Sustainable farming - Rainwater harvesting - Space to learn & experiment - Technical learning - Conserving resources - Waste management - Multiple use of facade - Hands-on activities - Construction of f loating platform - Construction of water filters - Maintainance of solar panels
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11 FROM A VICIOUS CYCLE TO A VIRTUOUS CYCLE Atrium for natural light
Windmill Windmill Slurry pipe
Gasoline Stove
SYSTEM B Generate electricity
SYSTEM A Generate gas by reusing waste
Excess Waste collection tank
Collection tank
Roof Timber f loor
Natural ventilation cross f low
Corrugated metallic roof for rain water diversion
Solar panel
Solar panel
Pivot window for sun-shading and rain water protection
Timber window frame
Ring mezzanine with rain water filters
SYSTEM B Generate electricity
Flow of rainwater
Charge controller Level 3 Battery
Filter
SYSTEM C Cleaning rainwater Water for dishes and clothes
Vertical treatment garden Simple assembly method
SYSTEM A Generate gas by reusing waste
Vertical treatment garden
Level 2 Clean drinking water
Bacteria treatment
SYSTEM D Cleaning lake water
SYSTEM C Cleaning rainwater
Timber frame structure
SYSTEM D Cleaning lake water
Level 1 Recycle barrel Natural bamboo roller panel
COMPONENT FACADE SYSTEM
COMPONENT STRUCTURE SYSTEM
SYSTEM F Reuse recycle materials OCTAGON CONFIGURATION
Manual pump for water
Force rod
Water outlet
Piston rod
Clean drinking water
Water suction line
Floating base
Edible garden farming
Lake aeration system powered by solar panels or windmills Fish farming
Biosand filter currently used in Cambodia
SYSTEM E Oxygenate lake with aeration system
12 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN LIVING SHELTER AT VENICE BIENNALE TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION | WY-TO INITIATED: 2016 | VENICE | POSITION: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Asia and the Pacific is a disaster-prone area, with roughly 42.9 percent of world disasters occurring in this region. Due to lack of facilities, the effects of natural disasters will increase over the years. To meet the needs of victims of natural disasters, Wy-To and POD structures developed a shelter design that would provide for those people living in disaster zones. We envision that such a shelter would be: - Ready to transport and set up - Adaptable according to the traditions and community - Able to provide security - Adapted to climate and environment - Provide access to basic sources of energy - Assembled with furniture for daily needs
Attap roofing of low thermal capacity gives good insulation against heat Ventilated roof space helps to cool the house The houseform is appropriate to local climate conditions and expresses the way of life of its inhabitants. The house is well designed Large roof eaves for Open interior spaces to suit the warm and effective sunshading with minimal partitions humid climate and for allow good ventilation in the multifunctional use the house of space. Its design is also flexible as it caters to the widely different needs of the users and it has an additional Light weight construction system which allows the using low thermal capacity house to be extended to meet the growing needs of meterials keep house cool everyone
By studying the nature of the vernacular housing in the tropical climate of Southeast Asian cultures, we developed a strategy for a shelter that could be easily assembled at places hit by disasters, and which also satisfies the requirements mentioned above. The 1:1 Living Shelter prototype is exhibited during the Architecture Biennale 2016, where more than 200,000 visitors can experience the capsule.
Passive strategies in vernacular architecture
Ventilation through roof joint
Fully openable windows allow ventialtion at body level
Silted house catched winds of higher velocity
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Safety and privacy Structural Insulated panel for roof Efficient ventilation
Daylight
Efficient ventilation
Daylight
Net for protection from insects Long lifespan
Window panel sealed with net
Insulation Structual Insulated Wall panel
Insulation Withstands heavy load
Insulation Retractable and adjustable legs
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12 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN LIVING SHELTER AT VENICE BIENNALE TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION | WY-TO INITIATED: 2016 | VENICE | POSITION: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Living Shelter prototype in Venice Biennale
The Living Shelter offers not only privacy and security, but also basic needs such as electricity, water and furniture. It includes a water bag for water collection, a built-in solar panel on the roof to charge phone and provide light, and built-in foldable furniture such as bed, hammocks, shelves, plus portable furniture — all conveniently packed into a flat pack. By contrast with conventional disaster relief shelters, the Living Shelter uses finishes and colors to convey an uplifting atmosphere for victims of a disaster. To advance this prototype, future methods would include 3d printing of panels to reduce the overall weight of the flat-packs. The modular panels can also be replaced or removed according the future usage. This project was showcased at the Architecture Biennale, 2016. The project has also been published on various online platforms including: Eleven Magazine, Home & Decor Singapore, Designboom, La Biennale Architecure.
12 Gutter to channel rain water
Electricity for basic needs Solar cell membrane
Collapsible method to collect rain water
Collapsible shelves to store personal belongings
Hooks for hanging and storage personal belongings
Foldable bed and hammocks with integrated aluminum ladder
Collapsible furniture for outdoor cooking Locks on doors to ensure safety
Exploded Axonometric showing the features provided within the shelter
View from inside the shelter
13 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN VERTICAL VILLAGE AT WISMA GEYLANG SERAI [COMPETITION] TYPE: CIVIC CENTER DESIGN | COMPETITION: 2013 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 11550 SQM | POSITION: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
The diagonal cutout and the staggered geometry create a large valley across the site with multiple views a
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Geylang Serai, a heritage landmark of Singapore, is a special place for the Malay community. The historical and cultural identity of the place has been maintained by seasonal events that bring the community together. The competition, facilitated by the Singapore Institute of Architects, invited participants to design a Civic Center which could provide space and facilities for a wide range of community activities and services. TANJONG KATONG COMPLEX
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JOO CHIAT COMPLEX
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The Vertical Village is designed for multiple users and multiple programs, but our main goals are to maximize human engagement and to create an environmentally friendly building using passive design strategies. A highly porous facade, using patterns reminiscent of Malay designs, create a seamless relationship between the indoor N and outdoor spaces. The staggered geometry creates a large valley across the site, with multiple views across the complex. JOO CHIAT DISTRICT
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Geylang Serai is one of the heritage landmarks of Singapore and has a strong historical and cultural identity. It has a special place for the Malay community and this lively neighborhood becomes even more vibrant during the period of Ramadan, with the temporary installation of the Hari Raya Bazaar. The new Wisma Geylang Serai is an ensemble of human scale with a civic and cultural dimension. It engages the residents across all communities, and is at the crossroads of the revisited Paya Lebar hub and the historical Joo Chiat neighborhood. It is a sustainable urban village created for the people: a vertical tropical village, which deals with the density of the city and with modern lifestyles.
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It is designed for multiple users and multiple programs, but above all, it is an inclusive entity with humanist and universal properties. To express this, Wisma Geylang Serai has been sculpted to offer a maximum porosity, with no clear demarcation between the inside and the outdoor spaces. This seamless concept responds to the tropical environment, thus providing sheltered space with effective natural ventilation, but also to the need of a place where all are welcome.
GEYLANG SERAI ROAD
The diagonal cutout and the staggered geometry create a large valley across the site with multiple views across the complex, and yet soft, topography of the buildings. It is enhanced by the landscape design, with high tropical
trees in the valley and the plaza, stripes of weeds shielding the heavy traffic of Geylang Road, and lush vegetation The valley assists in the natural ventilation of the civic center while working as a pedestrian axis Joo Chiat and Paya Lebar. A large void deck on the on all the terraces and rooftops.connecting The valley contributes to the natural ventilation and becomes a strong pedestrian axis connecting Joo Chiat and Paya Lebar in a fluid way. From a bird’s eye view, Wisma Geylang Serai resembles a complex ofvisitors paddy fields, thuswith offering strong South-East Asian features. third floor of the staggered building allows more wind circulation, as well as providing a sheltered open space. Each element of the program can easily There is a large cutout on the third floor of the staggered building to allow for more wind circulation and for be identified by its specific shape, location, color-coding, façade pattern, and architectural elements reused from the Malay additional views. This window on the city is also an elevated public plaza: a large multi-purposeVillage. space where people can observe the city. In return, the window becomes a urban landmark, which reflects the openness and the vibrant identity of Wisma Geylang Serai.
The valley – or oblique passageway across the site - has an outdoor theatre, a playground, basketball courts, outdoor refreshment areas and flexible spaces, which can welcome large events and bazaars.Each element of the program can easily be identified by its specific shape, location, color-coding, façade pattern, and architectural elements reused from the Malay Village.
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Wisma Geylang Serai has soft, natural, familiar and reassuring features. It is absolutely modern, cutting-edge, cosmopolitan and vibrant while remaining accessible to all, existing for the benefits of all. It has a human scale and, like a village, it is engaging its residents. It is a place where Singapore’s Malay heritage is alive and a place for all Singaporeans to exchange and write the story of tomorrow.
SITE PLAN 1:750 SURROUNDING footbridge
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14 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN HIGH GREEN - SUSTAINABLE TOWER [RESEARCH] TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION | WY-TO INITIATED: 2013 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 120,850 SQM | POSITION: RESEARCHER AND DESIGNER
THE FUTURE OF TROPICAL SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE WILL REACH NEW HEIGHTS SOON IN SINGAPORE. SOLAR ENERGY
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Increased technological advancements in Singapore have brought to the public a heightened sensitivity regarding the environmental impact of such developments. The building environment will have to adapt to the increase in population while responding to the the urban issues at macro and micro scale. The selected site location, in Outram COLLECT RAINWATER
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Park, helped to ground our study; the subject of which was the creation of a residential tower very close to the city’s business center. The complex has been designed according to the principles of passive design (as shown below). The implementation of the towers was planned according to the prevailing wind and sun orientation. N
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Rainwater harvesting, solar energy and natural ventilation generated by the use of prevailing winds has been integrated within the towers. Particular attention was paid to the skin of the building, its thickness and the choice of materials to protect from sun and rain. For example, the placement of windows would allow sufficient sunlight to enter while also providing ventilation in the tropical climate. Moreover the depth of the facade would allow the residents to customize the facade with greenery. Vertical circulation is optimized while bridges connect the different towers creating sheltered public areas that create adequate space for community farming. High Green allowed us to study the kind of strategies that could be applicable in near future for sustainable living in tropical environment. MONSOON WINDOW
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15 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN I LIGHT MARINA BAY TYPE: LIGHT ART FESTIVAL | COMPETITION: 2015 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: DESIGNER
i Light Marina Bay is organized and presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. This festival lights up Marina Bay bi-annually. The theme of the 2016 i Light was ‘In Praise of Shadows’. Since 2016 would be celebrated as the year after the 50th anniversary of Singapore, we thought it is important for people to read the history of Singapore through its many façades. In response to the site, and to capture its spirit, we sought out images of the landscape of Marina Bay area over the last three decades. The artwork emphasizes how the site-line has changed drastically over the past thirty years, and is intended to be both nostalgic and informative for the visitors. Puppetry, one of the oldest artforms in South-east Asia, has played a significant role, and is used throughout the region for narration of mythical stories. The figures used in south Asian puppetry are unique as an art form, and need to be revived in the context of Singapore.
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Marina Bay landscape over the last three dacades Our use of colored light is intended to draw people into an intuitive understanding of the relationship between colored light and shadows. Our perception of colored objects changes according to the various kinds of colored light projected on them. (For example: A Cyan print will appear Black when Red light is projected on it; yet the same Cyan print will not be visible when Green or Blue lights are projected on it, because Green and Blue lights are not absorbed by the Cyan pigment color.) Like a puppet show that uses shadows to narrate a story, we intended to show the history and context of Singapore by using colored light and pigment. With careful, minimal use of material, we aim to create a unique experience for visitors. «Shadows lends ‘light’ the necessary canvas upon which to perform its poetry»
16 CULTURAL ASIAN CIVILIZATION MUSEUM TYPE: MUSUEM RENOVATION | COMPETITION: 2014 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: PLANNER & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Cafe
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16 ACM is a museum that combines East and West. Externally, it has an imposing colonial presence, an aesthetic from the West, whereas the collection that it contains is rooted in Asia. In our proposal for the tender to revamp ACM, we encouraged the use of materials that are reminiscent of the collection. Stone (large religious sculptures), tiles (clay and porcelain plates and bowls), metal (jewelry) and wood (sculptures) are used to introduce a concept of ‘vessel’ to the museum. As a concept, a vessel comphrehends the ideas of
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enabling and containing. The ACM is situated at a the strategic position on the Singapore River, and the aim of our proposed design is to recreate the Asian Civilization Museum as the cultural lifeline of the new Civic and Arts District. Our strategy is to use the ceiling plane as a visual device and aid. The various patterns serve to guide visitors along the exhibition tour, through the progression of spaces from Riverfront to the Courtyard Gallery.
Commercial Spaces Multimedia Centre Galleries Offices Back of House
CAFE - A flexible, informal cafe space for families
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FLR 2
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MULTIMEDIA GALLERY this zone is a learning centre for all ages.
GRAND LOBBY - the front lobby is returned to its former sense of grandeur and symmetry, with shop and cafe.
DROP-OFF/CHILDREN’S GALLERY both a children’s gallery for exploration and furniture storage that transforms into an entrance lobby for large groups.
17 OFFICE DESIGN SAATCHI AND SAATCHI, SINGAPORE OFFICE LAYOUT OVERVIEW (AXONOMETRIC VIEW) TYPE: OFFICE RENOVATION | SKETCH DESIGN PHASE: 2014 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
T02A - FEMALE TOILET T02B - MALE TOILET M02 - GLASS MEETING ROOMS M01 - BOARDROOM T01A - HANDICAP TOILET T01B(1) - FEMALE TOILET T01B(2) - FEMALE SHOWER CUBICLE T01C(1) - MALE TOILET T01C(2) - MALE SHOWER CUBICLE
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Saatchi and Saatchi Headquarters in Singapore invited us to re-design the internal layout of the firm. The tender required the above-highlighted to be re-designed match with the global identity of Saatchi and SAATCHI & SAATCHItoSINGAPORE WY-TO PTE. LTd. zones Saatchi. ARCHITECTS@WY-TO.COM CELEVEL BUTLER The design concept is to connect the different zonesMS. of+65 the9106 office via a central plaza that stretches acrossFOR theTHE APAC HEA WWW.WY-TO.COM A NEW VISION 5846 building. These zones are areas with different functions for the different departments of the office. We treat each zone as a house/facility in a town, providing the zones with individual character by the use of unique
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colors and patterns, as well as graphics that showcase key works of Saatchi and Saatchi. A detailed study of the phase in the office, and datetheir requirement for an efficient workplace in a creative industry, movement of employees CPT 21/03/2014 led us to propose a scheme that could enhance their commute within office space while staying updated with site the office. scale the happenings around This proposal introduceddoc more spaces for formal and informal meetings ADQUARTERS CQ / SGP UNTITLEd-2 between employees, thus further influencing their comfort and attachment with the office surroundings.
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17 OFFICE DESIGN SAATCHI AND SAATCHI, SINGAPORE VILLAGE ENSEMBLES TYPE: OFFICE RENOVATION | SKETCH DESIGN PHASE: 2014 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
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18 URBAN DESIGN 3ES ON THE RIVER, CIVIC DISTRICT TYPE: PUBLIC REALM MASTER PLAN | COMPETITION: 2013 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: RESEARCHER AND DESIGNER
ICN, SDI, WY-TO, Arups, Ong and Ong, and WT Partnership collaborated to prepare the Public Realm Master Plan for the Civic District and the Enhancement Works for the public spaces at Empress Place, Elizabeth walk and Esplanade Park (3es on the river), with an aim to transform the area into a destination comparable to other successful major civic and cultural spaces overseas. We propose to craft a new landscape from the city’s existing structure, shaping the processes of urban change through organically-inspired planning and design, while revisiting the URA’s original master plan for the Civic District Precinct, which was envisaged in the 1980s. To propose the new master plan, we did a site analysis studying urban-scape for: building density, mapping historical and cultural buildings, vehicular and pedestrian movement.
Empress place, Elizabeth walk and Esplanade park- 3es on the river
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Identification of landmarks
Evaluation of the site conditions showed that an improvement in the pedestrian connection between the commercial and recreational buildings was necessary. There was a need to emphasize the Heritage route between Empress Place and Esplanade Park. Many events and activities occur regularly in this site area. Accommodating diverse and large groups of people is of necessity. Our design proposal is to provide a sequence of spaces for outdoor services — ranging in size from plazas catering to smaller groups, to the main Park amphitheater that could cater to large crowd. Night-time environment in the Civic District should be a celebratory experience. Our proposal was to create a night-time environment that interacts and responds to events and seasonal celebrations. Introducing steps and ramps, along with the Grand amphitheater, we morph the landscape to make a welcoming space with river-side views, which provides many choices of engaging activities.
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Resined portrait of Basquiat
Warhol series, Medium- Resin, mass produced stickers, aluminium
‘They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.’ -Andy Warhol In 2012, while studying Architecture at the National University of Singapore, I became part a small group of artists that called themselves ‘WeJungle’. With the ideology of the group being ‘art is for everyone’, we wanted to make art that was accessible to the common people. We collaborated with other artists, musicians, DJs and event organizers to create events that were open to the public. Encouraging the public to participate in our live art programs was a means to communicate and provide confidence to the people.
Singapore Cloud series, Medium- Resin, re-cycled materials, aluminium
‘Out of Sight’ was our first major open event showcasing more than 20 artists. This event, one of the last festivals held in Telok Ayer Performing Arts Center, was a success, and has been published in the Strait times. ‘Out of Sight’ increased awareness about the old buildings that are being demolished in Singapore. Ever since, more events are being held in public buildings to provide an exhibition space to upcoming artists in Singapore.
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From the article on the event ‘Off the Rails’ in Strait times
Our artworks responded to our immediate surrounding. We often recycled materials we found around the house with colored resin. The idea of using ‘trash’ for artwork comes from our observation that these elements are often representative of our lifestyle in a modern city. Another successful event we organized was ‘Destruction and Rebirth’ at The Mill, Jalan Kilang in 2015. This event was also published on the Strait times and on several online magazines. Through our free events and art festivals we have had tremendous support from the local artists. In addition, since the collective comprises architectural designers, we have had opportunity to design spaces together.
From the article on the event ‘Destruction and Rebirth’ in Strait times
A1 COMMERCIAL LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, 99 DUXTON RD TYPE: INTERIOR DESIGN | BUILT: 2014 | SINGAPORE | TOTAL AREA: 244 SQM | POSITION: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
‘Life is Beautiful’ is a restaurant-cum-bar that features live music at night. This spacious shophouse needed to be renovated to accommodate a kitchen, bar and dining area, as well as a lounge space with provisions for DJ turntable and speakers. The owner requested us to design a space that could fit with the New Orleans inspired cuisine. Also the place was supposed to hold an artists’ market on weekends. This inspired us to design the space with an industrial aesthetic, making it possible to transform the restaurant into an event or exhibition space. A lond bar and kitchen counter allowed customers to see the food preparation and communicate with the staff. The design provided customers with various seating options, depending on their comfort and privacy.
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The customized furniture for the lounge was designed to stand out as vivid in comparison to the furniture for the dining space. The array of glazed windows provides ample light into the restaurant by day, and at night invites passersby into the event lounge. Next to the restaurant, in collaboration with artist Ng Sze Kiat, we designed a self-sustained green wall feature. Lighting of the restaurant was designed to suit the different requirements of the space. Toilets were also renovated in relation to the rest of restaurant bar. The strip of black tiles provide a sense of scale and comfort in a space that is otherwise tall and narrow.
A2 EVENT ORGANIZATION DESTRUCTION AND REBIRTH, THE MILL TYPE: EVENT | THE MILL & WEJUNGLE INITIATIVE : 2015 | SINGAPORE | POSITION: CURATOR, ORGANIZER AND ARTIST
Together with The Mill, WeJungle brought together artists, musicians and designers over the course of three weekends at the The Mill building (now demolished) at Jalan Kilang rd. Over 30 local and international artists, musicians and DJs, as well as pop-up stalls by A for Arbite, Artistry, A Juicery and Chef Federico Pinzi were showcased during the event. The theme of this intervention explores the forces of creation, destruction and preservation in its dynamic and sometimes turbulent interaction, taking the Kabbalistic notion of rhythm being the basis of life as the point of departure. In collaboration with Hyphen, we curated and organized this event to create a homage to the 54 year-old, iconic building. The event received funding by National Arts Council grant of about $15,000, and was also sponsored by paint manufacturer Dulux and furniture company Schiavello. With a DIY spirit of organized chaos, we curated this event such that the building and the spaces would evolve over the period of the event. Members of the public and other artists were free to join in the live drawings on certain walls, and to interact with other artworks. Outside, the building’s walls were tagged by graffiti artists RSCLS and Ceno2, distinguishing it from the factories and warehouses nearby.
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From a blues performance by artist Lee Wen to an installation made of bricks by architectural historian Lai Chee Kien, a nod to the industrial roots of the surrounding area, the artists were free to interpret the notion of Destruction and Rebirth. Visitors can view art installations, listen to live music and take part in workshops, among other activities. They can also treat the walls as a blank canvas and doodle as they wish. The event received great reviews and participation. It has been published on the Strait times along with multiple online magazines like Female magazine, the Creators Project and Art Radar.
A3 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INDONESIA [CONCEPT] TYPE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN | CONCEPT DESIGN: 2016 | INDONESIA | TOTAL AREA: 4249 SQM | POSITION: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Designing for Bambook studio we are proposing a research and production facility that would consist of labs, offices, canteens, kitchen, meeting rooms and reception as requested in the brief. This concept design showcases the general sustainable ideas applicable in tropical climate of Indonesia. Provision of green roof, open courtyards and green walls will be detailed as per site conditions taking in consideration the sun paths and potential heating and cooling loads to assure maximum passive thermal comfort.
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM BRIEF (Total areas) • Production Facitliy (1,050 sqm) • Large Lab (565 sqm) • Small Labs (110 sqm) • Open Office for 50 people (615 sqm) • Theather Classroom for 80 people (220 sqm) • Canteen & Kitchen for 80 people (170 sqm) • Meeting Rooms / Conference Rooms (160 sqm)
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MEDICAL CENTER AREAS MEDICAL DDEVELOPMENT EVELOPMENT CENTER Footprint Floor Level Area (m2) Garden (m2) (m2) Level 1 2,715 2,825 110 Level 2 0 1,424 0 TOTAL Foot Print (m2) TOTAL Area (m2) Proposed Site Size (HA) (Including permeable surfaces like parking etc)
2,715 4,249 1,4
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While functional, the MDC building has to assure comfortable and enjoyable spaces where scientists from all over the world will enjoy and feel motivated every day. The concepts evolves around the idea of taking advantage of the warm climate and the long days, allowing gatherings and chill outs in the internal patios, outdoor spaces, and providing a mindful set of comfortable spaces for employees to enjoy.
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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ROOMS CLOSE UP TO ROOMS
• Bedroom Sqm - 20 m2
• Bathroom Sqm - 10 m2 ROOM DIMENSIONS
• Terrace Sqm - 8 m2
• TOTAL Sqm - 38 m2
LEVEL 1 LEGEND ATRIUM TOILETS PRODUCTION FACILITY LARGE LAB SMALL LAB OPEN OFFICE THEATRE/CLASSROOM CANTEEN GARDEN MAIN ENTRY LOADING/UNLOADING ENTRY POINT
www.bambookstudio.com
Contact at: vedikasaxena@gmail.com Ph. +91 7080 148936