ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Victor Eric Goh
Table of Contents
Resume
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The Conan Doyle Mystery Theatre
Architecture Design Studio 4
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Wyndham Gateway Design Project
Architecture Design Studio 3
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The Boathouse
Architecture Design Studio 2
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A Discovery Centre & Place for Cultural Exchange
Architecture Design Studio 1
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The ‘Bodyspace’ Project
Virtual Environments
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The Play Space
Designing Environments
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Construction Design
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Resume
Victor Eric Goh (Mr.) Malaysian +61 416 848 555 viceric_goh@hotmail.com
Education Bachelor of Environments - Architecture Major The University of Melbourne 2011 - Present
Taylors College Melbourne 2010 ATAR Score 98.00
Employment
Volunteering / Leadership
The University of Melbourne 2011 - Present
2012 - 2013
of Melbourne 2011 Publicity Interview Melbourne 2012
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Character Traits
Technical Skills
Keen to learn
McNeel Rhinoceros 3D Modelling
Victorian Drivers License
Aims for excellence
Vray for Rhino
Ability to read and write in Chinese
AutoCAD Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator
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Architecture Design Studio 4
The Conan Doyle Mystery Theatre
intersection of 2 main streets in Melbourne CBD
Considering the characteristics of mystery case
where they would be leaded to. Instead of a closedare designed to show the sense of layering.
UNCERTAINTY
attention.
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COMPLICATION
CONFUSION
Perspective View of Building Facade at Night (From Bourke St and Spencer St Intersection)
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Spencer Street Elevation
Bourke Street Elevation
Godfrey Street Elevation
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A - A Section
B - B Section
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Godfrey Street
Spencer Street
Bourke Street
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Site Plan
B-B
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Void
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Basement 1 Floor Plan 1. Restaurant (Outdoor) 2. Restaurant (Indoor) 3. Kitchen 4. The Harry Plimmer Cinema 5. Male WC 6. Female WC
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Basement 2 Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
Level 1 Floor Plan
Level 2 Floor Plan
Male WC 4. Female WC
William Desmond Theatre 4. Wing Stage
1 2 2 Void
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2 Void 3
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Level 3 Floor Plan
Level 4 Floor Plan
Level 5 Floor Plan
Room
1. Foyer 2. Female WC 3. Male WC 4. Transition Room 5. Balcony Seatings 6.
5. The William
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4. Control Room
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5 Level 6 Floor Plan 1.
Cuyler Hastings Studio 5. Scissors Lift 6. Male WC 7. Female WC
The
Cuyler
Level 7 Floor Plan Hastings
Studio
1. Steel Frame for Flytower 2. Lighting Room
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Choice of Materials
Perspective View of Restaurant
Perspective View of Level 1 Box Office
Perspective View of Level 2 Foyer
Perspective View of Lobby Entrance
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Perspective View of Blackbox Entrance
Physical Model
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Architecture Design Studio 3
Wyndham Gateway Design Project
Wyndham City along Princes Highway and the theme
assume it is essential to have our design blend in with the local environment rather than just sitting it
tunnel design that crosses both above and below
also exhibit a sense of change for the transformation sections being cantilevered in air. I chose the direction of Wyndham City to cantilever our design
fusion with the local surrounding as well as attracting
Road Boundary
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In order to strengthen our discourse of creating a self-
Site Boundary
Traffic Direction
Location of Installation
Perspective View of Design on Site
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of achieving different rigidity through differing
section because it is needed to be stiff in order to
Extrusion sequence for design
for the cells because that could directly determine
sections of design where there is varying curvature Variation of opening
It is very challenging to achieve such a large cantilever structure so in order to enhance its structural
Designed form
Pattern development for rib section
extrusion for sections that are nearer to the structural
cell with distinct mass that is needed for different
section of rib would then be submerged into the ground for one-third its overall length according to the basic theory of cantilever structure. For the Pattern development for remaining section
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West Elevation
Section
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Materials Selection The main construction materials chosen are stainless rib section as the main structural element on our entire structural load. I thought that stainless steel and stiff material.
the design is very much connected to nature and from outer surrounding when they travel through might fail to cast a series of shadows on the road.
it is also lightweight which could eventually reduce
Stainless Steel
slight curvature and fold could also be done on Polypropylene
Desired Final Outlook
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View on Site
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Final Physical Model
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East Elevation
West Elevation
North Elevation
South Elevation
Appearance of Design Blended with Nature Over Time
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Architecture Design Studio 2
The Boathouse This project aims to design a boathouse in reference to Master Kazuyo Sejima’s work. The initial concept of my design is to have something that can stand out prominently on site but in other way can also blend in well with the surrounding. I noticed everything around the site is nature stuff such as river, hills and grassland so I have intended to have curvaceous
I have done a brief analysis on the different space within building and divided them into mainly 2 types, which are public and private. Sejima’s would sometimes focus on the function and users of a space to consider its arrangement and position within a building. I suggested that cafe and restaurant are the most public spaces and both of them would be
whole I feel that these shapes can blend in well with
have the river, hill and grassland view.
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The ramps that serve as the secondary circulation can provide the users another experience as they are given the chance to enjoy the scenery and surrounding nature from any height they would prefer from ground to approximately 10m high. Besides, the idea of having a rooftop deck and spiraling ramps around it actually also give an opportunity to the park public users a different experience instead of just focusing on the restaurant or cafĂŠ customers.
North-East Perspective View of Building
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ilding takes
ch includes
ch will make it
A - A Section
B - B Section
oncept behind the design of this building takes
ccount the surrounding nature which includes
a long flowing river and grassland.
esigned to have a unique shape which will make it prominent in such a setting.
East Elevation
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North Elevation
Focus on Sejima’s Use of Sunlight I have noticed that Sejima would prefer to have natural sunlight usage on her design. Apart from this reason, moving towards greens is also world’s most attentive issue nowadays. The restaurant and café would not have any problem to receive natural light, as their walls are transparent glasses. For the they would have different skylight and windows so natural sunlight is not a problem as well.
West Elevation
Regarding to the window openings, they are basically arranged in different direction and different position like what Sejima has in some of her design. All these openings look like being placed on walls randomly but in fact it has been taken into account the direction of sunlight and the amount of sunlight they can receive directly.
South Elevation
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Site Plan
The BOATHOUSE
Basement Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Roof Plan
Choice of Materials Taking the materials into issue, there are mainly concrete for slabs, timber and transparent glasses for wall. Both timber and glasses would not be able to support the entire load of the whole building. Therefore, as studied from most of Sejima’s design, the main support structure in this building is the columns. All these structural elements are arranged in grid system so it looks neater and the spaces within the building can be easily divided. Perspective view of boat storage space
Perspective view of restaurant
Perspective view of stairs and elevator space
Perspective view of rooftop deck
Physical Model
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Architecture Design Studio 1
A Discovery Centre & Place For Cultural Exchange This is the design of a Discovery Centre which reveals histories of Melbourne. I had an idea of exploring more on its timeline, the length of each period of time. As I know, the older way of people to represent time is by shadow casting of sunlight and the direction of shadowed ‘bar’ will then shows the time.
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Here, my initial concept came from the same idea and hence using my design to exhibit the ‘historical time’ that Melbourne formed. Indigenous time : >40000 years Colonial time : 113 years (1788 – 1900) Terra Nullius time : 163 years (1827 – 1990s) Contemporary culture period : - present
The curvy design of different length could show the having the same design in more regular shape could make the design more practical. Besides, this could also represent the different bits happened in each period as they did not have an ‘uninteresting’ and
Perspective View of Building
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North Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
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West Elevation
Site of Herring Island This is a piece of land with different contour. As seen from the design of building, it will connect to the ground in different height as less excavation ground for part of the building, eg: main entrance.
Site Plan
A - A Section
is a major thing in Australian’s an idea of having water to give een the different spaces.
Colonisation Space This space is situated
The Yarra River is a major thing in Australian’s underground with massive, history. So, I have an idea of having water to give shaped and Colonisation Space irregular a connection between the different spaces. unsmooth stone finishing wall. B - BThis Sectionspace is situated sign represents the straight underground with massive, There are quite a number of Indigenous Place shaped and of Indigenous Australians. sharp corners in the irregular room and unsmooth stone finishing wall. designed wall with the concept it also has a lower ceiling The Riverdesign is of a major thing the in Australian’s The Yarra square’ish represents straight There are quite a number of
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Roof Plan
First Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Description of Building There are several transparent glass openings as part of the roof. This can symbolize the ‘connect to nature’ lifestyle of Indigenous Australians and it is also a sustainable design for saving energy. Indigenous people have more conservative mind. Hence, a wall is designed to block the sight of toilets as giving more privacy for the users. The ‘bridge’ at the centre of building provides a better connection created on Yarra River during colonial time.
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Underground Plan
The Yarra River is a major thing in Australian’s history. So, I have an idea of having water to give a connection between the different spaces. Indigenous Place
journey of initial settlement from Yarra River . The lift on the other hand has its wall constructed by transparent glass enables the users to experience the immediate change from nature surrounding to Colonisation Space enclosed space which This space is situated represents free living to underground with massive, irregular shapedcolonial and life.
Physical Model
unsmooth stone finishing wall. The square’ish design represents the straight There are quite a number of forward mindset of Indigenous Australians. sharp corners in the room and It has a specially designed wall with the concept of it also has a lower ceiling Bunjil’s protective hands. The transparent openings height compared with the on the wall focuses on East and with the penetrated other spaces in the building. Yarra River is a major thing in Australian’s history. So, sunlight, it gives an experience of hope like it These would give the users a I have an idea of having water to give a connection happened in the previous ages. chance to experience the between different The bridge wouldspaces. symbolize the first landing on a uncertainties and difficulties new piece of land. happened during colonial Also, the elevated part of this place could exhibit a time. feeling of secure and being protected from any harm Besides, the long and crooked on the ground. ramps penetrating through the The Yarra River is a major thing in Australian’s water also play an important emporary Culture Space Colonisation Space history. So, I have an idea of having water to give a connection between the different spaces. role to symbolize the difficult This space is situated underground with massive, journey of initial settlement Indigenous Place irregular shaped and unsmooth stone finishing wall. from Yarra River . The square’ish design represents the straight There are quite a number of h the roof and have a similar which forwardthe mindset ofstage Indigenous Australians. sharp corners indesign the room and The liftisonprojecting the other hand and has It has a specially designed wall with the concept of it also has a lower ceiling Bunjil’s protective hands. The transparent openings height compared with the its wall constructed by of this ended upwards. Together with the semi-outdoor characteristic on the wall focuses on East and with the penetrated other spaces in the building. sunlight, it gives an experience of hope like it These would give the users a transparent glass enables the happened in the previous ages. chance to experience the users to experience e, it represents everyone’s future timeline and the long way tothego ahead in The bridge would symbolize the first landing on a uncertainties and difficulties new piece of land. happened during colonial immediate change from Also, the elevated part of this place could exhibit a time. feeling of secure and being protected from any harm outside world. Besides, the long and crooked nature surrounding to on the ground. ramps penetrating through the water also play an important enclosed spacefor whichthe users or role to symbolize the difficult rent levels of seating would provide different experiences journey of initial settlement represents free living to from Yarra River . lift on the other hand has seating would give the users a he need of different performance. The First floor colonial life. its wall constructed by
bined view of performance with the Yarra river behind while ground floor ng could provide a more closed up and private feeling. transparent glass enables the users to experience the immediate change from nature surrounding to enclosed space which represents free living to colonial life.
Perspective View of Indigenous Place
Detailed Section showing Colonisation Space Displacement Space
Contemporary Culture Space Contemporary Culture Space Both the roof and the stage have a similar design which is projecting and suspended upwards. Together with the semi-outdoor characteristic of this
This space has a piece of specially designed façade wall together with its roof to deliver an experience of loss, suffering and incomplete life. Focusing on the wall, there is a contrast between this ‘unsmooth’ wall compared to the others. The different angles of each transparent and solid
Displacement Space Section showing Contemporary Culture Space
This space has a piece of specially designed façade wall together with its roof to deliver an experience of 31 loss, suffering and incomplete life. Focusing on the wall, there is a contrast between this ‘unsmooth’ wall compared to the others.
The ‘Bodyspace’ Project invited for a professional photo-shoot session.
This project focused on the architecture design at the scale of humans’ body. The progress for this proposal involved a process of manual paneling to conceptualize a clay sculpture into folded paper model. In summary, the concept for my design is inspired by the oxidation process of metal – rusting. This is a process that can happen anywhere as long as there is presence of moisture. One of the characteristics of rusting is the surface no longer
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The idea of having a layer of skin has been incorporated for this concept. Besides, rust will cause the original material to be weaker and eventually become more fragile and bring danger to users. To enhance my design concept, I have decided to integrate pointy thorns as the design of rusting because it can indirectly convey to users some sort of danger of sharpness feelings.
As described, the major deciding factor for rusting is how high the dampness of the surrounding area. Humans’ body has a high presence of moisture and the part with high dampness and moisture is mostly around the closed area such as armpit. Thus, I realized that creating my design somewhere near the armpit area that covers up the neck and shoulder parts can give a clear contrast between ‘damp and dry’ design.
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Extrude edges of 2D box panel at 1.5cm.
Create flat panel for every cell.
Create 2D box panel for the remaining parts
Create 3D pyramid panels at the desired spots.
Effect of Model on Body from photo-shoot session.
Design of Lighting Another essential part for this project is lighting up the model. I have decided to arrange the light intensity according to the level of rust. In a whole, comprising the pattern of model, the length of As experimented, thinner material allows the model to have an interesting glowing surface for the pyramid panels. However, these are the main supporting elements for the entire structure so they need
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Designing Environments
The Play Space The main agenda for this design project is to give children a new playing space on or above ground level that can give them the feeling of playing in the sky. As the play space is a very small portion of land compare with the size of being ‘in the sky’.
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Hence, the strategy of of ‘comparison method’ has been used to mentally enlarge the play space. A smaller partially sealed up space can be constructed so when it is under comparison with the entire play space, children will have a sense that the play space is much bigger than it was.
I have come out with an idea of creating a ‘nest’ that holds up the whole children playing area.
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Construction Design
The
Building
Street, Carlton, Melbourne. The aim for this work is to
The chosen materials and structural systems are essential to maintain a good thermal and acoustic insulation while at the same time maintaining the initial architectural aesthetics of the building.
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