Portfolio - William Wong

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Portfolio Selected Work from 2015 - 2019

WILLIAM WONG WING ON Architectural Assistant + Bachelor of Architecture + Sport Scholar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +44 (0) 7706 741105 // +6 011 1627 6320 williamwongwingon@gmail.com

May 2019 Version

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QUOTES

TABLE OF CONTENT

QUOTES

CONTENT

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Selected quotes from readings and people who have been crucial in my development towards being an Architect - From Famous Architects to lecturers and Superiors.

PROFILE

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SELECTED WORKS

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The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the building was built.

The Graen

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The Weight Night Gardening Pavilion

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- Frank Lloyd Wright PROFESSIONAL WORK

Man is seduced by the notion of control, thus the invention of cheese and wine - the control of fermentation to make something beautiful.

- Prof. Raymond Quek

Francesco Cigala Residence Harvinder A/L Singh Residence Shah Alam Methodist Church Nathaniel Raj Residence

MISCELLANEOUS

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Sketches

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Model Making Photography

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It’s not the complexity of the situation, but your mentality to overcome it.

- AR. Quah Zheng Wei

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PROFILE

S O F T WA R E S K I L L S Modelling & Drawings Production Sketchup, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Design Builder Rendering and Publishing V-ray, Lumion, 3dsMax, Adobe Creative Suites: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Miscellaneous Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Sketching, Model Making

WILLIAM WONG WING ON williamwongwingon@gmail.com +44 7706 741105 +6 011 1627 6320

Documentation Microsoft Office, iWork

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Sept 2015 - June 2018 Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) De Montfort University Sept 2013 - June 2015 International Baccalaureate Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, French, Theory of Knowledge, etc Sri KDU International School Sept 2011 - June 2013 IGCSE Physics, Additional Mathematics, Business studies, Design & Technology, etc Sri KDU International School

PROFILE

WORK EXPERIENCE

AWA R D S A N D INTERESTS

July 2018 - Present Assistant Architect Design Collective Architects, Malaysia Directly under a Director, I assisted and independently managed residential projects and coordinated them through submission and construction stages. Responsible for schematic design, preparing tender & presentation drawings, renderings, developing 3D models and managing interns/draftsmen.

Sept 2016 - July 2018 Vice Chancellor Sport Scholarship Badminton Men’s 1sts’ Team Captain De Montfort University

June 2017 - August 2017 Architectural Intern Design Collective Architects, Malaysia My responsibilities included architectural drafting, designing, site surveys, attending meetings, site meetings and deadlines, SketchUP modelling, rendering, Coordinating with suppliers, and Physical Model Making.

July 2013 - August 2013 Waiter Plan B by BIG, Restaurant Worked independently/ as a team in a fast paced environment. Organisation and Attentiveness were vital towards the successfully execution of my tasks and responsibilities.

VOLUNTEER Feb 2019 - April 2019 Community Service Volunteer Paws Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Petaling Jaya

March 2018 - Present First Aid Certified Compliant with UK and European Resuscitation and First Aid Guidelines 2015; 2018 2009 - 2014 Taekwondo Black Belt - 2nd Dan M Pal Taekwondo Academy

Dec 2013 - May 2014 Social Service Volunteer DUMC life skills school for young adults with Down’s syndrome, Damansara Utama Methodist

July 2015 - Sept 2015 National Military Service Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) Malaysian Military, Miri, Sarawak

REFERENCE

2010 Grade 4 Drums and Grade 4 Guitar The Guitar Store, School of Music, Petaling Jaya

Ar. Quah Zheng Wei Associate Director, Design Collective Architects zhengwei@dca.com.my

Others Badminton, Swimming, Basketball, Rock Climbing, Trekking, Cooking, Plating

Ar. David Chan Principal, Design Collective Architects david@dca.com.my Simon Bradbury Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of Architecture, Leicester School of Architecture, De Montfort University, United Kingdom simonbradbury@dmu.ac.uk

July 2012 Marketing Intern Yellow Mushroom Marketing, Malaysia Assisted in management and handling office tasks and events. Collaborated with the team for the success of the marketing of events.

2011 - 2013 Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) B2 French Alliance Française, Kuala Lumpur

LANGUAGE English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay

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Jan 2014 - May 2014 English and Math volunteer Teacher UN-sponsored school for Burmese refugees, Petaling Jaya

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INTRODUCTION

THE GRAEN A Vertical Farm and Halfway Refugee Home: A Vertical Farm And Halfway Refugee Home To Provide An Opportunity Of Integration Within The Berlin Society.

Coexistence In Theory, Design Studio.

Final Year Project, 2018

To Tackle The Social Friction Between Berliners And Refugees.

The Graen is a cross programme proposal of a Vertical Farm, and Halfway Refugee Home for the Coexistence in Theory (CiT) Studio pathway of 2017/18, proposing an initiative for refugees to exhibit a positive change to Berlin - and challenge the friction of their relationship with native Berliners.

With the growing influx of immigrants and refugees into the country derived from Germany’s “open door” policy, there are growing concerns on the demand for housing housing prices which risk falling into London’s “Housing trap”. This contributes to the friction between the native Berliners and refugees deriving from the notion that the latter feed of the resources of Germany’s economy. It is estimated that 80% of the world’s population will reside in urban centres by 2050. This may cause a clearance of farming and open spaces to provide homes and other construction. Hence, Vertical farming can provide a solution for the future by saving space, renewable systems and the opportunity to provide for the growing populations.

The Graen is situated within and on the Humboldthain Flaktower, a defensive airstrike measure, built by the Germans in 1941/1942. The magnificent fortress boasts meters of thick reinforced concrete walls and floors that have now been almost abandoned in the modern day, aside from a passing tourists and a few from the local community.

Ultimately, by the integration of the programmes of the Graen, a positive change is given to the existing abandoned landmarks of the negative War, Germany is trying to overcome.

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URBAN CONTEXT

PURPOSE

The Program:

The Philosophyl

Refugees accommodating in the Graen, will be entitled to live in the accommodations for several months. They will be assigned jobs and responsibilities within the primary programme of the Vertical Farm. From the vertical gardening itself (of different batches and species of produce) to the tertiary programmes of the restaurant, management maintenance, exhibition tour space, etc.

Following the combinations of Sitopia and Modular systems; the idea was to create a joinery of modular programmes, but allowing these to be shaped by the respect of the site and food.

Sitopia means “Food place� and recognises that food is essential to all life on Earth and that from over 7 billion people, 1 billion have limited access to food, while the other 1 billion people waste 50% of their shares. The Graen has sought to acknowledge this and has created an almost closed cycle system, within its wastage and resources, with an access on resources that could potentially feed and provide solutions to the urban fabric around Berlin, and possibly Germany.

The Vertical Farm provides the opportunity to experiment with renewable systems, and provide a productive and almost self sustaining community for the refugees and surrounding community of the site.

Essentially, the Graen will provide life to an otherwise deserted existing flaktower; giving life to what once was designed to take life; providing a haven and innovative solution towards the context of the friction within the urban fabric of Berlin.

Furthermore, the programme will seek to produce food for the local communities; from neighbouring supermarkets, restaurants and even direct selling to the residential units nearby.

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WASTE

ENERGY

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

WAT E R

FUNCTION FOLLOWS FORM

Waste From The Programmes Are Stored To Both Feed The Soldier Flies, That In Time, Feed The Fish In The Fish Pond For The Aquaponics Programme; And For The Biodigester To Turn To Energy.

Access Water From The Vertical Farm Is Stored As Grey Water And Recycled. Rainwater Harvested Is Filtered And Redistributed To The Fish Ponds, Accommodations And Others.

Halfway Refugee

Shadow making device

Green integration on exterior

Biodigester

Fish pond

Smart Grid/ Generator/ Storage

Light wells from shadow making device

Structure grid

Restaurant

Lab/Offices

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Photovoltaic panels for solar energy

Light wells

Culture/Learning hub

Healthy restaurant/Cafe

Mini market for Vertical farm produce

Halfway Refugee Home

Exhibition space

Energy Is Generated From The Photovoltaic Generators, Electric Generator And Biodigester.

Water/Grey Water/Filtration system/ Rainwater harvesting/ Storage

Aquaponics Programme

Fire escape against consolidated circulations

Soldier flies

Waste storage

Water/Grey Water/Filtration system/ Rainwater harvesting/ Storage

Private circulation

Public circulation

Vertical farming modules

Spatial Expansion

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INTRODUCTION

THE WEIGHT

THE WEIGHT A TEMPORARY PAVILION: An Art Installation At The Arriving Platform Of The Eurostar At St. Pancras International Station, London, United Kingdom.

A Place To Depart Or A Place To Arrive.

The Weight, is a temporary art installation that incorporates an architecture student’s impression of the surrounding site and context. It seeks to be an interpretation of “The meeting place” statue where two copper giants embrace as they are reunited. The Weight seeks to depict the weight of waiting or leaving a

Design Studio 3050 Under the theme of “The current issues of Brexit and the European Identity, specifically within the idea of the European Contemporary City.”

loved one. From taking something as simple as a cube, hollowing it out to it’s primitive structural form, the installation’s cube modules in their different materials provide an abstract, yet powerful heavy and hard representation of this.

As visitors take seats under its overhanging timber modules, one would not help but feel the symbolic load of the installation. From St Pancras’s ever effort towards development, while preserving the richness of it’s heritage and original elements, The Weight seeks to do so, with its distorted and translucent views through it’s structure, the installation contributes to this, while providing an opportunity for the public in various ways.

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FABRICATION

EXPERIENCE

The steel modules were created in order for the shape of the pavilion be remodelled or refashioned to cater to the everyday use of the community.

The joints followed a male and female joint system that would be prefabricated for easier delivery to site for on-site attachments and transport.

To accommodate the ‘light weight’ characteristic of the installation, the tubes form 400x400mm cubes, with 20x20mm wide steel tubes with a 16x16mm hollow opening. The integrity of the installation derived from its fixed and completed form, through the specific and fixed screws fixing the male-female joints in place.

The information programme and exhibition space provides eye catching banners and posters to attract, then inform the public who ascend or are about to descend the escalator. This section will be facing inward towards the visitors who go to the train and back.

The recycling programme of the installation faces the outside of the platforms, This is in effort to provide an eye-catching attention for the public through the glass, and bring attention to the aim of the initiative - to recycle. Passing visitors on the platform will be able to slot in their magazines, newspapers, or words of encouragement to the next passing visitor.

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The seating/resting area of the installation is strategically placed in order for visitors to enjoy the quick recess, privacy or quick read as they desire. The 3 seating arrangements are aimed at; those who need to rest while awaiting to board their train, those who require privacy while arranging sensitive documents, etc, and those who wish to grab a quick read off the Recycling section of the installation.

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Information programme and Recycle/reuse program of the installation build up, allowing transitions of opacity through those directions.

Glass

The transition of movement around the installation and the view that changes with the “moire” effect. This allows the visitors to experience different perspectives of their surroundings and different levels of privacy when using/resting within the installation. This feature allows visitors to interactive and “play around” with the views around them.

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NIGHT FUN

INTRODUCTION

PAV I L I O N FOR NIGHT GARDENING ACT IVI T Y A Hidden Gem: A Pavilion Located In De Montfort Square, A Hidden Gem For The Surrounding Community.

Its Purpose Was To Promote Night Gardening Activities.

Design Studio.

De Montfort Square, Leicester.

The proposal for a night gardening community group is set in De Montfort square, Leicester.

The proposal seeks to provide not only a reprogrammed space, but a new dynamic and intriguing atmosphere around the site. It is a living organism that merged the essence of an overhanging roof garden pavilion, communal space and adventure, with respect to the geometric form of the site. The pavilion proposal provides the space with 4 types of arranged plots with its respective requirements such as; direct, indirect sunlight, ground heating & long/deep roots.

By translating the geometric grid of the site closely through its permeability, legibility, visual and historical analysis, the concept of traps provided the solution to embed the new attraction without disrupting the historical and cultural significance of the original site as well as its visual richness. The proposal not only attracts and suggests curiosity, but provides different perspectives of the site by its variating elevated levels. It has been successful in captivating it’s users within the pavilion by its carefully positioned traps, disrupting the normal pathways, without compromising the intended destinations.

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BACKGROUND RESEARCH

RELATION

Change of

As the space was

Wheelchair accessibility

Day use of

Prior to the conceptualisation stage, a thorough site analysis had to be done to allow the pavilion to successfully integrate within the community.

Furthermore, as this was a community project, many requirements and factors had to be considered. The pavilion caters to the different personalities and choice of gardening, while contributing to the timeline of array of architecture around De Montfort Square. It provided a medium that does not disrupt the visual quality of the site and respects the historical and cultural richness of the site. Despite the concept of “traps� that it integrates, the pavilion space is still wheelchair accessible and very child friendly.

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Geometric

STAND OUT

INTRODUCTION

FRANCESCO CIGALA RESIDENCE For A Family Of Four: A Premium Bungalow situated in the affluent residential suburb known as Bangsar for an Italian partner of a multinational firm, and his family. The brief translated an exclusive modern representation of power and homeness, where it required a signature gathering space where his house-wife and 2 young children can creatively and actively enjoy. Some of the features the bungalow boasts, is an infinity pool and Jacuzzi, which overlooks the spectacular view of Bangsar, and hints of the wonders of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. As Bangsar is a premiere residential location situated close to the heart of Kuala Lumpur; security was a major concern as well as presentation. By combining this, decisions were closely discussed for costs and beauty.

Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Construction, Technical Design, Handover

Roles And Responsibilities As I had previously helped with this project during my internship, it was a privilege to see how it had developed especially on the sanitary facilities and swimming pool where I learned more extensively on construction details. I was immediately brought to the site meeting on my second day, right after I was fully briefed on the project the evening before.

The weekly and daily issues/changes on site demanded articulate attention and immense organisation on a daily basis. As a breeding ground for growth in construction and architectural responsibilities and knowledge; this was definitely a treasured experience.

Attended Site Meetings individually or with the Architect in charge, Chaired meetings, Prepared/Issued; Architect Instructions, Replying ‘Request for Information’ (RFI from contractors), Meeting Minutes, Letters, etc, Facade exploration design, Supplier and Consultant coordination and management, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Produced Construction Drawings and amended Construction Drawings, Site problem solving Worked closely with: Lift specialists/Supplier, Aquaponics specialists/Supplier, Aluminium and Glass specialist/ Supplier, Contractor, Clerk of Work,

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THINGS CHANGE

ITS IN THE DETAILS

Adding Tinder To The Passion Working closely with the consultants, contractors and specialists awarded to the project, I was given the opportunity to flourish in my detail design skills.

The knowledge gained gave more vivid colours and opened up a world of detailed possibilities to an array of my design intentions outside of the project and sparked higher joy towards the though of my growing capability as an Architect to be.

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construction

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watching things progress and get built added tinder to the passion of architecture, and motivated me to work harder and strive for more understanding towards every intricate detail of future projects I may come across in my career and endeavours.

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INTROUCTION

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

HARVI NDER RESI DENCE A Tropical Haven: As a change from the regular request for a modern contemporary project, Harvinder Residence provided a truly different experience from the typical metal deck, dominating RC flat roofs, premium bare finishes, etc.

Instead, the Client provided a brief that celebrates his heritage and cultural and religious beliefs with a modern take on an ornamental tropical home.

The Client’s love for his heritage as well as modern advancements and European influence, brought him to hire one of the best Interior Designers and Landscape Architects of Malaysia; Jeffrey Wilkes of Design Wilkes and Inch Lim of InCH Scape.

As a team, the coordination of specifications and process was ever-developing, with the constant engagement of exchange of ideas and discussions. From learning of 1the different species and their requirements; in terms of depth of soil on balconies and roofs, to other details of the hardscape and landscapes. And from the different finishes and presentation of interior spaces, to the mix and match of material to create marvellous conclusions.

Bukit Damansara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Developed Design, Technical Design, Construction

Roles And Responsibilities Attended Site Meetings individually or with the Architect in charge, Chaired meetings, Prepared/Issued; Architect Instructions, Meeting Minutes, Letters, etc, Facade exploration design, Supplier and Consultant coordination and management, 3D Modelling, Rendering,

Produced

Construction

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amended Construction Drawings, Site problem solving

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DETAIL PREPARATION

TENDER & CONSTRUCTION

A Man’s First Tender And Construction I led the preparations for the Tender Drawing Submissions; through to the Tender Addendums and Tender Calling Out / Interviews. This led to the official Construction Drawing Submission and drafting of the Letter of Award and articulate project management for the project.

In contrast to Francesco Residence, where I took over between the Construction phase; I was heavily responsible for the detail and coordination of the Harvinder Residence project due to the engagement throughout every step and pre-step of the process.

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TROPICAL PARADISE

HARVINDER RESIDENCE

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INTRODUCTION

LOOK! A CHURCH

SHAH ALAM METHODIST CHURCH EXTENSION Another Chance to Stand Out: The church council were old clients of the firm, and had decided to expand their church to accommodate the growing number of members in their Shah Alam division.

The appointed consultants were all members of the church which made the relationship and meetings more interesting.

From having the consultants blur the line between consultant and client; the members of the church had their fair say in every aspect of the new extension and progress as they valued everything as their own.

Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Concept Design, Developed Design, Submission, Technical Design, Construction.

Roles And Responsibilities I was allowed to handle this extension project independently, after assisting with the conceptual design stage with the Principal, AR David Chan.

By using knowledge I had gained from previous experiences, I was able to apply them towards the process and a majority of the issues that arose.

Attended Site Meetings individually or with the Architect in charge, Chaired meetings, Prepared/Issued; Architect Instructions, Meeting Minutes, Letters, etc, Facade exploration design, Supplier and Consultant coordination and management, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Produced Tender Drawings, Construction Drawings and Authority drawings, Liased with the local Council/Authorities - Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (Shah Alam Municipal Council).

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Church

Authority Coordination

LIASED WITH AU THORITIES Rejected Planning Permission Submission: There were several issues needed to be solved with the Planning Permission which presented the opportunity to study the Council’s guidelines more closely for my drawing amendments.

Issues: 1.

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Shorthand of car and motorbike parking Misunderstanding of drawings, that were thought to protrude from the setback line Blocked fire escape circulation for the members

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Revision of interior spaces according to revised facade design(s).

Finalisation of finishes, sanitary, M&E, and structural coordination for revised Building Plan Submission.

Authority negotiation/presentations, Consultant coordination, Supplier negotiations, Bi-Weekly site meetings.

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Garis Panduan Selangor Edisi 3 ( Selangor Guidelines) Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (UBBL), Laws of Malaysia Malaysia Bomba Regulations (Fire safety and regulations)

INTRODUCTION

PARTY SPACESHIP

N AT H A N I E L R A J RESIDENCE Give Me A Spaceship: The Client initially provided a brief that resembled a modern day Great Gatsby Bungalow, without the “Great”. The first version of the bungalow was provided by the partner, Ar. Mun Inn, and was later developed further through 5 versions.

The Client and assistant were heavily involved in the project, of whom came from a ‘Construction and Build’ company of highways and roadworks, they provided other services, but however decided to fully trust the firm to choose the consultants.

The Bungalow initially boast a 2nd floor cantilevering swimming pool and spa, right outside the private Master floor, with a fully equipped game, gym and bowling room in the Basement. The Bungalow was to make clear divisions of its program and hierarchy, for guests, close friends, friends, and family.

Ultimately, due to cost constraints; the proposal was reduced by a floor, and the shape of the bungalow was to be the something within the lines of a ‘space ship’.

Mines Residential Community, Subang Jaya.

Concept Design, Developed Design, Submission, Technical Design.

Roles And Responsibilities Being the first 3D task assigned to me, on my first day - my duties since then has been developing the model through comments and proposals between the Client and Associate, which was then given to me to fully re-imagine at version 4.

Finally, after some minor alternations, the client decided to go with the final proposal which I started to prepare for submission, and tender coordination, between consultants.

Attended Design Development meetings / Client Consultant Meetings, individually or with the Architect in charge, Chaired meetings, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Produced Tender Drawings and Authority drawings, Liased with the local Council/Authorities - Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (Subang Jaya Municipal Council).

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MALAYSIAN GATSBY

TO ENTERTAIN

PA R T Y W I T H A BUDGET Simplified Luxuries The interesting challenge this project presented was the seemingly luxurious space but at a carefully considered cost. The plan allowed for the journey through the journey to fully enhance the perceptions of the space through drops and step ups to different programs within the residence.

By tucking away the vertical circulation of the house to a more reclusive corner; more focus can be directed to the talking points of the bungalow and the internationally collected art work that will be displayed.

The Bungalow celebrates celebration and interaction, which calms and quite down in the more private spaces of the home.

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MISCELLANEOUS

SKETCHES

SKETCHES

Corinthian Column

Copenhagen Urban sketch

Still object, 0.05mm Fine Liner,

Still objects, 0.05mm Fine Liner,

MusĂŠe d'Orsay Active pedestrian study and urban sketch crawl, 0.05 to 1mm Fine Liner, Paris, France

Copenhagen, Denamrk London, UK

La Villa Savoye, Le Corbusier Still object, 0.05 and 0.2mm Fine Liner,

Sketch Crawl Urban sketch crawl in pencil, spent on an hour session, discovering the new experience in Leicester, UK

Paris, France

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MISCELLANEOUS

MODEL MAKING

MODEL MAKING Model Making from a range of materials and techniques.

Shadow making device Coexistence in Theory, Design Studio, 2017 - 2018 Constructed the laser-cut 3mm - 5mm MDF boards to produce a movable system that casts different shadows while running its gears mimicking the rays of sun, fighting through the dense and busy trees, to the land below.

6 lot Bungalow Residence

Design Collective Architects Internship Hand crafted balsa wood, foam board, and card board ranging from 1mm to 6mm referring to existing SketchUp and AutoCAD drawings.

1.5 weeks

Balinese Residence

T h e We i g h t : Te m p o r a r y Pavilion

Negative Space Sketch Model

Circulation Model

Design Collective Architects Internship

Primer Project, Design Studio

Design Studio

Design Studio

Laser Cut modular sticks and frames from 1.5mm MDF board.

Summarised study on the Humboldthain Flaktower, Berlin, Germany with styrofoam

Threads to depict the circulation of the private and public residents, through the programmes.

Hand crafted foam board and card board ranging from 1mm to 6mm referring to existing SketchUp and AutoCAD drawings.

1 week

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PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY Through travel, I was allowed to explore and learn from different places around the world. I have always been interested in the techniques of different engineering, materiality, light and how architecture responds to the overall urban fabric of its context.

W o r l d Tr a d e C e n t e r, N e w Yo r k , U n i t e d S t a t e s .

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany

Casa Vicen, Barcelona, Spain

Case Vicen, Barcelona, Spain

Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

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R i v e r sRiver o a r , Soar, L e i c eLeicester, s t e r , U nUnited i t e d KKingdom ingdom

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