WHY NOT
REINTREPRETING DESIGN TYPOLOGY
WHAT IF WE TRY LIKE THIS? WHY DONT WE MAKE IT FLOAT? WHAT IF ROBOTS BUILT IT? CAN IT BE FULLY AUTOMATED? WHAT IF WE MAKE IT EASIER TO DISSEMBLE? WHAT IF WE LOOP THEM TOGETHER AS SOCIAL RIBBON? WHAT IF WE PUT AN OPENING HERE? DOES THIS LOOKS BETTER WHEN LOOKING AT IT FROM THE GROUND FLOOR? WHAT IF WE MAKE 2 FLOOR INTO 1? WHAT IF IT CAN BE RENTED OUT? WHY DONT WE MAKE IT DOUBLE VOLUME? LETS MAKE THE SERVICES SEPARATE? WHAT IF ALL THE COMPONENTS IS REPETITIVE? CAN IT SELF-BUILD AND SELF-DISMANTLE? WHAT IS MOBILITY? HOW TO MAKEPEOPLE GO UP? MAYBE WE TRY 45° CIRCULATION? WHAT IF WE PUT STAIRS AT EACH LEVEL? WHAT IF WE MAKE IT SPLIT LEVEL? WHAT IF THE LOBBY IS ABOVE THE ROOF? WHAT IF WE LIFT UP THE LOBBY AND PODIUM? WHAT IF WE MAKE THE GROUND PLANE FULLY POROUS AND OPEN TO PUBLIC? WHAT IF WE PUT PROTECTED TEST ROUTE SURROUNDING IT? WHY DONT WE PUT A COURTYARD HERE? MAYBE THE FACADE CAN BE MADE KINETIC? HOW TO MAKE IT MORE EFFICIENT? WHAT IF WE SPLIT THE BUILDING INTO 2? WHAT IF WE OPEN THE CENTRAL ATRIUM? WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING? HOW TO BEST MINIMISE COST? DO WE REALLY NEED SO MUCH CIRCULATION? WHAT CAN WE DO TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY? WHAT IF WE MAKE IT STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER? WWHAT WOULD YOU THINK ABOUT THE 3-STORY WALKWAY? HOW DO WE MAXIMIZE CRIME PREVENTION? WHAT DO THE RESIDENT WANT? WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT, VIEW OR PRIVACY? HOW CAN WE MINIZE PARKING? WHAT IS THE MOST EFFICIENT PARKING LAYOUT? CAN WE STACK EACH PARKING ON TOP OF EACH OTHER? WHAT IF WE MAKE A SCISSOR TYPE RAMP? WHAT IF WE MODERNISE THE KAMPUNG HOUSE AND MAKE IT VERTICAL?
WAN AHMAD FAIZ BIN MOHD ZAKI SELECTED WORKS 2016-2023
LAM PART II / RIBA PART 2
Graduate Architect
I am Wan, a Part 2 Architecture graduate with years of experience in architecture, interior design and build industry seeking for opportunities to develop the new skills and gain necesary experience in expanding work environment.
CONTACT
wan.ahmdfaiz@gmail.com
wanahmadfaiz.com
linkedin.com/in/wan-ahmad-faiz/ issuu.com/w.a.faiz
EDUCATION
Primary Education at SRJK (C) Peir Chih, Kota Bharu
Secondary Education at SM Chung Hwa, Kota Bharu
LAM/RIBA Part 1 at Universiti Teknologi Mara, SA Bachelor of Science (Hons) Arch
LAM/RIBA Part 2 at Universiti Malaya, KL Master of Architecture
MISCELLENOUS
EPIC Build No. 92, Jani & Eba Volunteer Builder, 2016
PAM DLS Comittee Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
SKILLS
Draft/Modelling
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Rhino
• Revit
• Sefaira
• Grasshopper
• Vectorworks
• 3dMax
Management
EXPERIENCE
Creativity Studio Sdn Bhd
DESIGN MANAGER | Aug 2019 - Current
• Manage a team of 1-2 designers/drafter, providing guidance, support, and mentorship while participating in the hiring process of new recruits.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop design concept and strategies that allign with the company’s vision and goals.
• Work with clients to understand their design needs and provide design solution that meet their requirment.
• Manage project documentation, including design plans, specifications, contracts, streamlining graphic/visual presentation, file arrangments, etc.
• Assist the Director in creating BOQ, contract, timeline and perform other duties as required by the Director for the company.
• Develop company profile, catalog of works/project, company website, online presence, social media, membership to relavant associations etc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER | Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
• Delivered interior design proposal & build work for small to large client from terrace, bungalow, commercial retail, shopping mall unit, small & large office, industrial space, institution, as well as events installation.
• Engaged with clients, consultants, subcon, and suppliers to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Liaised with construction & fabrication team on drawings, details and construction on site.
COMPETITION
1st Prize Installation Competition
25th Arch. Workshop DUALISMA, 2013 PAM Student Exhibition, 2013
Silver Award for JERIJI
UiTM IID Competition, 2013
2nd(National) & 3rd Place(State)
UiTM 1000pitching Competition, 2015
Honorary Mention with AKA
MGBC Next Generation Green Office Competition, 2017
3rd Prize Design
Young People Lab - Let’s Revive My City Workshop, 2017
EXHIBITION
SITICHINGKUL(Citylab)
10x: Thirteen Project for KL at Publika
KL Architectural Festival (KLAF) 2017
Graphic
• Photoshop
• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Enscape
• Vray
• Lumion
• Premier
Citylab Project Sdn Bhd/Arkitewk Kamal Alwi
ASSISTANT ARCHITECT | Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
• Assisted in delivering tender drawing, construction details, bi-weekly meeting and overseeing construction progress for a surau Bukit Jalil.
• Assisted in design research and development for a client in creating brief, programs, and space typlogy for a Research Office Campus/CoWorking Space.
• Assisted in design process for small to large scale project including Temporary Pavilion, Housing, Museums, Masterplan, Sports District, Hotel, Surau etc.
• MS Word/Powerpoint/Excel
• MS MS Project
LANGUAGE
Bahasa Malaysia
English Chinese Mandarin
• Assisted in delivering MGBC Competition submission.
• Led KLAF2017 submission team for StitchingKUL.
Collaborative Office of Design & Architeture (CODA) INTERN | March - July 2014
• Assisted in preparation of toilet shopdrawing for a bungalow.
• Modelling exploration for wall facade and roof skylight feature.
• Model making at 1:40 scale for presentation.
SuperKampong (Personal)
10x: Thirteen Project for KL at Publika KL Architectural Festival (KLAF) 2017
JalanTAR
Urban Design Ideas Exhibition at Ruang by TC ThinkCity 2017
PUBLICATION
Error As A Tool
Sesi Suara RALAT, 2013
IKEA Cities 3nta Magazine, 2016
StichingKUL/SuperKampong
KLAF Logbook, 2017
Wan Ahmad Faiz
Mohd Zaki
Taman Abadi Indah, 58100, Kuala Lumpur
E. W. L. I. 2011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 NOW
Citylab/AKA CODA Creativity Studio WORK...
Universiti
Teknologi Mara Universiti Malaya STUDY..
WHY NOT Architectural Portfolio is the 3rd series of the architectural exploration of by the author in his journey that includes education as well as practices. The series started with the first book FOUR WALLS & A ROOF(2015) that inspired by the quote posed by Reiner De Graf “Why did you study so intensively for so long? Isn’t architecture basically four walls and a roof?” in an article in 2014. This was followed by a 404 (2017) that attempt to celebrate errors discovered by questioning, in the hope to opens new perspective to the ideas. Now in 2023, WHY NOT attempt to conceptualize thoughts develop by the author into series of projects that challenges conventional design strategies into new typologies.
Makerscape SEMESTER 3/4
2021/2022
2023 ALL RIGHT’S RESERVED SA Youth City AKA/Citylab | 2017 01 08 Renault Mobility District SEMESTER 1 | 2021 Lanai @ Kwasa AKA/Citylab | 2017 02 09 Atap Kerinchi SEMESTER 2 | 2020 Muzium Negara AKA/Citylab | 2015-2016 03 10 SuperKampong KLAF2017 | 2017 Thirty-Sixty Residence CODA | 2014 04 11 StitchingKUL KLAF2017 | 2017 CIC Kindergarten CODA | 2014 05 12 MGBC Next Gen Office Comp AKA/Citylab | 2017 Interior Design & Build Creativity Studio | 2017-2023 ILMU AKA/Citylab | 2015/2017 Miscellenous Personal | 2015-2023 06 13 07 14 4 22 10 23 14 24 18 25 19 26 20 27 21 28
CONTENTS
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University Malaya
: An Urban Campus for S.T.E.A.M Development
Manufacturing inclusive makerspace for post-obsolescene scenario
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
+ THESIS HYPOTHESIS
+ SUSTAINABLE SITE APPROACH
+ CRADLE-TO-CRADLE
+ FULL-CYCLE DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
To built or not to build?”
From the School-To-Work Transition Survey (SWTS) of Young Malaysians report by Khazanah Research Insitute(KRI), makerspace has been proposed to address the lack of interest among the younger generation for STEM subjects. The report pointed out there is growing interest for the education ministry around the world to integrate arts in STEM education, creating a new STEAM education model.
+ CONCEPT
+ DESIGNING POST-OBSOLESCENE
Conceptual Sketch
Why not built to RE-built?
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Makerscape
Sustainable Typology
+ SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
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Conceptual Illustration - Maker’s Courtyard
Sustainable Typology + DESIGN DEVELOPMENT + PROJECTED KL GROWTH + CONTEXTUAL RESPONSE
Conceptual Illustration - Maker’s Open Day
SITE
KL for its creative people
The site is a former French embassy which later sold to Putrajaya Ventures Sdn Bhd(PVSB) since 2014. Due to the sluggish property market, the development for the site was frozen until PVSB find suitable partner for the new development. Hence, a makerspace thats utilise Designed for Manufacturing and Assembly(DFMA) was propose for the site to capitalize on its potential value in enhancing future human capital for neighbourhood and Greater KL. Its location in the centre of KL and nearby major transport node makes it a strategic location for KL Makerspace.
MAKER’S PARK
Rather than using the architecture to attrach the public, half of the site is given back by dedicating it as Maker’s Park. This enable the development to attract to wider spectrum of general public to frequent the site once its completed.
maker _ SCAPE
maker _ PLACE
A PLACE for all MAKERS.
As the program have limited size, half of the site will be left under utilised for future development. Maker’s Park will use this as an opportunity to attract the public by offering public programs such as skatepark, playground, transquil garden, splash pool and etc. Maker’s Park will be accessible to Damai, Keramat and Taman U-Thant community as well patron of the Makerscape.
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Program as Connection | CIRCUIT
As the site is connected to 2 major public transport nodes while also being in close proximity to both residential zone as well as high-value commercial zone, the proposal attempt to utilize the landscape and hardscape as connection system linking all the different programs to its surrounding context.
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Location Plan
Sustainable Typology
+ PROGRAMMATIC SUSTAINABILITY
MAKERSPACE for everyone
The building is divided into 2-floors with additional mezzanince spread over 4 storey building. The Ground floor houses the public programs and workshops while the upper level host for Makers. Informal spaces are inserted in-between to encourage interaction between the makers and the public.
2ND FLOOR:
1. RENTABLE STUDIO
2. FULL-TIME WORK ZONE (RESIDENT)
3. MEMBER’S WORK ZONE (HOTDESKING)
4. PUBLIC WORK ZONE (CO-WORKING)
5. RAPID PROTOTPYING LAB
6. MIXER/FLEXISPACE
7. AR/VR/METALAB
8. MUSIC STUDIO
9. FILM & AUDIO STUDIO
10/ DISCOVERY CENTRE
11. LIBRARY
LOWER GROUND FLOOR:
1. BICYCLE PARKING
2. CAR PARKING
GROUND FLOOR:
1. AUDITORIUM (WHITEBOX)
2. ARENA (BLACKBOX)
3. MOBILITY WORKSHOP
4. ROBOT & DRONE WORKSHOP
5. F&B / CLOUD KITCHEN UNIT
6. STEELWORK LAB
7. WOOD & CNC LAB
8. ELECTRONIC LAB
9. TEXTIEL LAB
10. MAKER’S AVENUE
COMMUNITY PARK:
1. AMPANG BOULEVARD
2. PAVILION GARDENS.
Shaded
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Modular Core
Floating Amphitheatre
Public Courtyard Mixer space
Sustainable Typology
SUNKEN AMPHITHEATRE
FLOATING AMPHITHEATRE
FLOATING AMPHITHEATRE
RENTAL OFFICE UNIT
MIXER SPACE
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)
Kits-of-Parts Architecture
Single Module 24x24 Design will consist of different kits-ofparts that makes up a whole (Platform). Some of the categories for the components are structural, slabs, interior & exterior wall components as well as services and core module.
20% - 40% 28% 20% - 40%
REDUCTION in OVERALL PROGRAMME REDUCTION in COST
WASTE REDUCTION in CONSTRUCTION
*Estimate are based on DFMA pilot project, The Forge, London
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Special Study - Modular Expansion
Special Study - Modular Space Typology
Sustainable Typology
Construction Study - Proposed Design-to-Dissembly Cycle
+
Single Module Horizontal Expansion Vertical Expansion Type 01 Type 02 Type 03 Type 04
ECOLOGICALSUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Architecture
The space is separated into zones for human and mechanical as well as nonhuman counterparts. Services is transferred vertically through the integrated column design to minize visual cluttering.
M&E Zoning
Utilising the grid from the structural system, the lighting and HVAC system is distributed evenly throughout the space.
Creating Elevation | CONTEXT
Using the building roof, additional recreational area is created utilizing roof garden. This aims to invite people to climb on top of the building, giving an overview towards the surrounding context, creating conversation as well as observation and relaxation zone.
Sustainability through ENGINEERING ECOLOGY
Rather than using conventional rooftop garden which require deep soil depth for landscape, the roofpark utilize modular pod that can be interchangable over time. The modular pod act can be design to house 1m soil depth for larger plants, or shallower soil depth for flower/herbs garden. The modular pod can also be designed for seating and playscape.
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Sustainable Typology
RWDP Recycled Water Autonomous Circuit
Data
Electrical Distribution for
Office/Workshop/Lab Potable Water Power Sewer Building Services
Artificial Lighting
Mechanical Cooling
Active/Living response for Post-Pandemic Office
WHY NOT Architecture Portfolio 10 02 Renault Mobility District
Conceptual Sketch Office Typology University Malaya
13, Petaling Jaya Design Components Urban Plaza Pocket Garden Outdoor Showroom Test-drive Route Sky Lobby Verical Connectivity Design Strategies Split Core Atrium Narrow Footprint Kinetic Facade Expandable Space Cascading Massing
not a 45°/90° building?
Seksyen
Why
One of the key aspect of the design was how to bring normal horizontal movement to a vertical habitat. With the brief requiring a smaller office distribution due to post-pandemic concern and the program that require physical separation from public and private, the design development focus on creating distint programmatic components overlap vertically creating instances for visual interaction.
HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL
7. East and West corner are open up to the prevailing wind. Kinetic facade skin envelope the tower as sunshading device.
The first components of the development is a show unit for Renault’s Automobile. The show unit is placed on the LG level coonecting to Jalan Kemajuan. The 2-storey showroom will serve public who are interested in getting to know Renault’s car. The back area is dedicated fto servies and parkings. A internal courtyard is placed in the centrre to allow connection to the GF
Urban Plaza will be the main focus on the GF layout, with the tower components lifted up to the skylobby. The urban plaza will serve as social attractor to the general public with outdoor showroom as well as Renault Robo-vehicle test circuit encircling it. This is encourage the public to learn more about Renault’s vision of Future Mobility and training programs. Additional programs such as Cafe and retail are inserted to compliment the urban plaza
Office Typology
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Tower Parking Parking Ramp Showroom Parking Services Services Robo Vehicle Test Route Lobby Test Route Test Route Test Route Cafe/ Retail Courtyard Courtyard Urban Plaza Showroom
1. Site is divided according to zoning from public, semipublic and private 2. Massing is extruded based on the program showroom, office tower and parking block. 3. Showroom is push downward to level +47 to create connectivity with Jln Kemajuan and divide the program via elevation
4. The ground plane at +50 is made open to public to invite people into the site. Tower and Parking block are raised.
5. The tower is slice into 2 block allowing 2 core to be inserted with having 2 office zone on a single floor.
6. The tower is further refined to create high and low zone. This is the give slimmer profile of the tower, creating cascading effect when looking from the ground.
Public Urban Plaza North Wing South Wing High Zone Low Zone Pocket Garden Natural Ventilation Kinetic Facade Showroom +47 Jln Kemajuan Jln 13/1 +50 Office Parking Private N 10 G D Bus S op 33 +47 Showcase Area Reception Lounge TLK-Visitor Promotion Display Sales Service rea Office 17 TLK 3 TLK-V 8 TLM 1 OKU The Tunnel TLM TLM N B E 10 33 Bus S op Drop-off +47 Renault Racing DNA Megane Custom Robo-vehicle test loop Outdoor Showroom Vehicular Road Vehicular Road Parking entrance R o b ove h icle tes o p Future of Mobility Concept Car Reflective Pond Autonomous Zone: Robo Vehicle Centre Premium Selection Test Driv Unit Test Drive Unit Concept Car Zone Garden Plaza Retail 2 Retail 1 Cafe Reception Drop-off +50 Merchandize Zone VIP business Lounge Cafe B
POST-PANDEMIC OFFICE STRATEGY PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES
Operable Panel to allow natural ventilation to the atrium space
Main staircase connecting different floor without usage of lift
Double services and amenities space to reduce congestion
Essential worker who require physical presence in office will be stationed in private pods
Post Pandemic Office focus on de-densifying with hotdesking and staggered working hour and mobile furniture
Dual office unit at each floor allow for easier controlled incase of an outbreak.
Curtain facade with operable kinetic facade to allow daylight penetration control
Double Lift and Lobby For one-way circulation
The atrium pulls hot air from the office and discharge it to outside and to the top as the hot air rises. As wind at high altitude have high velocity, it is more efficient to allow the office to open to the internal atrium with a more controlled environment.
Controlled access point in atrium space as sanitizing zone
Smaller balcony at each floor avoid large congregation at a single green space.
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
The tower is design to have more perimeter surface, daylight penetration into the office area is increased with only the less occupied interior part required additional lighting.
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Office Typology
JAN SANITARY SMOKE SPILL OKU JAN OKU SANITARY SMOKE SPILL TOILET (F) AHU ROOM ELEC ELV REF TEL HR Bomba/ Service Lift Low Zone Lift Shaft TEL HR REF ELV ELEC High Zone Lift Shaft Bomba/ Service Lift WR STORE AHU ROOM WR TOILET (M) TOILET (M) TOILET (F) STORE 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 40000 12000 52000 28000 12000 40000 12000 40000 52000 40000 12000 28000 JAN SANITARY OKU TEL Bomba/ Service Lift Low Zone Lift Shaft TOILET (M) TOILET (M) TOILET (F) 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 40000 12000 52000 28000 12000 40000 12000 40000 52000 40000 12000 28000 JAN SANITARY OKU ELEC ELV TEL Service Lift Low Zone Lift Shaft ELEC High Zone TOILET (M) TOILET (M) TOILET (F) 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 40000 12000 52000 28000 12000 40000 12000 40000 52000 40000 12000 28000
SCALE N.T.S.
ACTIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES
KINETIC FACADE reacts to the sun movement pattern creating life-like skin while enhancing energy generation through mechanical movement.
RAINWATER HARVESTING is carried out by collecting from the roof of the tower, showroom, podium and GF urban plaza.
for use in toilet and landscape irrigation.
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SOLAR PANELS is integrated as part of the kinetic facade covering the office tower skin. Transparent solar panel is used to allow visibility and light penetration through the facade panel while still generating electricity.
Rainwater harvesting tank on the LG floor collects rain water
Office Typology
Facade Close No sun, static state
Facade open (Sun is out) active state, responding to climate while allowing better outside view.
Permeable Concrete ideal for allowing water to pass through and more durable that interlocking pavers.
Kinetic Facade with transparent Solar Film integrated
Atap Kerinchi
Modular Strategies to High-Density Affordable Housing
Conceptual Sketch & Ideas
Why not a vertical interlocking neighbourhood?
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Housing Typology
University Malaya
Kampung Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
DESIGN APPROACH
From the initial design phase, economic viability was a key consideration in the design process. In creating a robust and adaptable framework, the design utilise 6m grid a as opposed to the industry standard 8.4m grid. This was achieved through making the housing block independant from the parking units, adaptable to different site condition.
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Habitable roof on carpark block
Housing Typology
Form Development
L-block
ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY
The alternating corridor create less wastage in circulation space, allowing higher floor efficiency in the scheme.
CPTED
The triple volumn corridor increases natural survelience in the inner space, increasing safety for kids and elderly.
SPATIAL EXPERIENCE
The alternating corridor at every 3 levels create luxurious spatial experience inside the corridor, as oppose to cramp and dark corridor of a typical housig block. This inturns allow the corridor to become a social hardware for the community.
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Housing Typology Type A: 450 sqft 80 units Type B: 600 sqft 114 units Type C1: 750 sqft 95 units Type C2: 750 sqft 95 units
The parking podium becomes an additional program based on the project requirement. The hybrid typology is well-fitted in a future car-less development that focus on public transport and publci spaces.
As the tower typology can be replicated at any site, the size off the podium can be expand or reduced to meet current or future parking code.
Split level parking block stack diagonally allowed for least minimum space wastaega for ramp usage. Scissor-type diagonal accesnding typology have oppotunity to host progarms above and below the parking block.
Exising Bazaria is replaced by F&B Centre punching throught he parking block at ground level, creating connectivity between the east and west area.
The triple volumn corridor plays a keyrole in creating a holistic and engaging community. By having windoes and opening facing both the view externally and internal corridor, more social engagement will occur as part of the instilling neighbourhood conversation.
Design Development
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Housing Typology
SuperKampong
Exploring vertical rural urbanism
RESILIENT THROUGH VERNACULARISM
SuperKampong aims to predict a framework of growth of Kampung Baru through resilient city model that can better prepare it for future growth. By using the principle of incremental growth, SuperKampong tries to provide a template for the existing inhabitatns to grow organiscally, responding to desired needs.
A layered development that offer a more parallel growt between the infrastructure and the social factor is used as the foundation of SuperKampong. Using the principle of incremental growth, SuperKampong propose a system where housed can be stacked on top of another.
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Vernacular Typology
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
KLAF 2017: 13x Project for KL
Personal Collaboration
Organic Growth Model
Generational Growth
Mapping KL Green Superhighway
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
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StitchingKUL
Urban Typology
KLAF 2017: 13x Project for KL
AKA/Citylab
DISCOVERING KL GREEN ANATOMY
06 Next Gen Office
Modular Growth
Bangi, Selangor
RESILIENT FUTURE GROWTH
The proposal is supported by a solid and resilient natural solution based on a modular expansion and growth possibilities, the full potential of the building will be left of the next generation to decide.
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Using self supporting hexagon module, each unit is joined to create a resilient whole capable of supporting vertical and horizonal force while allowing multiple configuration of space usage according to user needs.
Office Typology
AKA/Citylab
Populating Topography
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
HABITABLE SLOPE
Located on a slope, the design apporach of adaptive modular configuration allows for expansion as needed. The campus is divided into public and private function on opposite sides connected by a grand staircase acting as informal social zone for the the different programs.
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ILMU
Campus Typology
AKA/Citylab
SA Youth City
Masterplanning Community
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
SPORTS COMMERCE HYBRID
Utilising a double ring layout that intertwine sports/commercial programs through organic movement, the masterplan will create a new active participatory district with series of social and commercial nodes for the SA community.
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Masterplan Typology
AKA/Citylab
Lanai@Kwasa
Tropical Living
BLURRING BOUNDARIES
The design is intended to evoke the feeling of a tropical terrace house in a medium rise residential block. Lanais are provided at each unit as a semi-public entrance space, enhancing visual connections to and from the 2.5m width central circulation corridor. This promotes interaction between the dwellers and a sense of ownership of the shared spaces.
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Kwasa Damansara, Shah Alam
Housing Typology
AKA/Citylab
Muzium Negara
Connecting history
Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
RESPECTING HISTORICAL CONTEXT
A design research exploring different options to provide new exhibition space for Muzium Negara without demolishing or covering the iconic original building.
A series of building with habitable roof was proposed cascading into Muzium Negara, celebrating the original architecture. New exhibition space was proposed across Jalan Damansara connecting the currently isolated institution to Lake Garden, making it more accessible to public.
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Rejuvenation Typology
AKA/Citylab
Thirty-Sixty
Framing perspective
Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
EXPLORING DETAILS AND LIGHT PLAY
The project require detail modelling of the steel roof for the contractor for steel fabrication. 3D model was produced and image with dimension was provided to the contractor to proceed with their work. An exploration of additional skylight was done at the back balcony which was later implemented by the client.
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CODA Bungalow Typology
CIC Kindergarten
Learning through play
Putrajaya, Malaysia
EXPLORING INFORMAL LEARNING
The design proposed the use of non-conventional form to create less institutionalized learning center where kids curiosity and playfulness is encourage to stimulate active learning. Different programs are organise in boxes surrounding a central courtyard that open to a glass roof in centre.
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A library is hang above the drive way entrance, encouraging curiosity to explore the space every morning.
CODA Institutional Typology
Interior Design
Built-work
Klang Valley, Malaysia
Collections of built-work with Creativity Studio Sdn Bhd from 2017-2023. The diverse range of project includes commercial, retail, office, residential apartment and houses. We work with all types of clients from small private owners to large multinational companies setting up their office locally.
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Interior Typology
Miscellenous
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Project List
Folly
Space Study: 100m3
Prototyping Texture: Opus
Flat Packed: M.E.S.S.
TIBA Residence
Urban Infill:Concept Cafe
Stimulus Swim School
Kane & Gable
30/60 Resident
Jambia Resident
Syed’s Residence
Laman Kesidang
CIC Kindergarten
LZS Counter Condo Interior
Taman TAR Residence
1+1 Cohousing
Schuler Haus
Surau PPR Bukit Jalil
ILMU Campus
Muzium Negara Extension
Wisma C Plaza
Kwasa Damansara
Surau Sungai Besi
LGK Hotel
Next Gen Office Competition
KUL Hotel
Maritime Museum
Youth City
StithingKUL
SuperKampong
Thinkcity Urban Intervention
Supersquare
Saujana Bungalow
Mtree Hotel
Alam Damai
Vattanac JKR
Suria KLCC, KL
Shah Alam, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Cameron Highland, Pahang
Janda Baik, Pahang
Jalan Kasturi, KL
Teluk Bahang, Penang
Subang, Selangor
Bangi, Selangor
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Putrajaya
Taman TAR
Putrajaya
Shah Alam, Selangor
TBC
Taman TAR
Janda Baik, Pahang
Shah Alam, Selangor
Bukit Jalil, KL
Taman Tugu, KL
Jalan Damansara, KL
Jalan Ampang, KL
Kwasa Damansara, Selangor
Sungai Besi, Selangor
Langkawi, Kedah
Bangi, Selangor
Jalan Pinang, KL
Lumut, Perak
Shah Alam, Selangor
KL
Kampung Baru, KL
Jalan TAR, KL
Medan Pasar, KL
Shah Alam, Selangor
Puchong, Selangor
Cheras, KL
Cambodia
Melaka
BAC College
Law Firm
Mi Store
Potpourri Residence
De Dietrich
Brandt
The Madge
Homedec
Sky Condo
BMW Showroom
SPACES KL Phase 1
SPACES KL Phase 2
BMW
Suzuki Coffee
KDU Glenmarie
BMW
Japan Fashion Studio
Mahkota Cheras
Miko Galere
Verdi Apartment
SPACES KL Phase 3
Vogue Gallery
Regus GSC
Miko Pavillion
HiShine Profit Consortium
TLK Charging Station
Paragon United Klang
Suria Hills Development
Kelly Service
Arte MK Residence
Plaza Damas Apartment
ARCA Office
223 Lot 24
223 Showroom
223 Lot 6 Body and Paint
Agile Mont Kiara
Tetangga Kita Kiosk The Estate
Maruka Office
KS, MK Serene
Eastrock
Proton Cafe HZN
Villa Elemen
Kita@Dkueh
Ramal Klasik
Yu Clinic Pavilion
Platinum Block A
Rupes Office
Petaling Jaya
Puchong
Subang Jaya
Ara Damansara, Selangor
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
Puchong
Setia Alam
Platinum Sentral, KL
Platinum Sentral, KL
Velocity, Cheras
Balakong, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
SCCC, Setia Alam
Fahrenheit, Bukit Bintang
Cheras, Selangor
Nu Sentral, KL
Kuala Lumpur
Platinum Sentral, KL
Tropicana Gardens Mall, PJ
Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Bintang, KL
Menara Dion, KL
Klang, Selangor
Klang, Selangor
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Bukit Bintang, KL
Mon’t Kiara, KL
Kuala Lumpur
Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Selangor, Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Bangsar South
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Gombak, Kuala Lumpur
Kejala Jaya, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Puteri, Puchong
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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
WHY NOT
REINTREPRETING DESIGN TYPOLOGY
IT SPLIT LEVEL? WHAT IF THE LOBBY IS ABOVE THE ROOF? WHAT IF WE LIFT UP THE LOBBY AND PODIUM? WHAT IF WE MAKE THE GROUND PLANE FULLY POROUS AND OPEN TO PUBLIC? WHAT IF WE
PUT PROTECTED TEST ROUTE SURROUNDING IT? WHY DONT WE PUT A COURTYARD HERE? MAYBE THE FACADE CAN BE MADE KINETIC? HOW TO MAKE IT MORE EFFICIENT? WHAT IF WE SPLIT THE BUILDING INTO 2? WHAT IF WE OPEN THE CENTRAL ATRIUM? WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING? HOW TO BEST MINIMISE COST? DO WE REALLY NEED SO MUCH CIRCULATION? WHAT CAN WE DO TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY? WHAT IF WE MAKE IT STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER? WWHAT WOULD YOU THINK ABOUT THE 3-STORY WALKWAY? HOW DO WE MAXIMIZE CRIME PREVENTION? WHAT DO THE RESIDENT WANT? WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT, VIEW OR PRIVACY? HOW CAN WE MINIZE PARKING? WHAT IS THE MOST EFFICIENT PARKING LAYOUT? CAN WE STACK EACH PARKING
WAN AHMAD FAIZ BIN MOHD ZAKI
WHAT IF WE TRY LIKE THIS? WHY DONT WE MAKE IT FLOAT? WHAT IF ROBOTS BUILT IT? CAN IT BE FULLY AUTOMATED? WHAT IF WE MAKE IT EASIER TO DISSEMBLE? WHAT IF WE LOOP THEM TOGETHER AS SOCIAL RIBBON? WHAT IF WE PUT AN OPENING HERE? DOES THIS LOOKS BETTER WHEN LOOKING AT IT FROM THE GROUND FLOOR? WHAT IF WE MAKE 2 FLOOR INTO 1? WHAT IF IT CAN BE RENTED OUT? WHY DONT WE MAKE IT DOUBLE VOLUME? LETS MAKE THE SERVICES SEPARATE? WHAT IF ALL THE COMPONENTS IS REPETITIVE? CAN IT SELF-BUILD AND SELF-DISMANTLE? WHAT IS MOBILITY? HOW TO MAKEPEOPLE GO UP? MAYBE WE TRY 45° CIRCULATION? WHAT IF WE PUT STAIRS AT EACH LEVEL? WHAT IF WE MAKE ON TOP OF EACH OTHER? WHAT IF WE MAKE
A SCISSOR TYPE RAMP?
SELECTED WORKS 2016-2023
WHAT IF WE MODERNISE THE KAMPUNG HOUSE AND MAKE IT VERTICAL?