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Adriel Chu Jia Yang

Diploma In Architecture 2022-2025

ABOUT MYSELF

My name is Adriel Chu, and I am doing architecture at Nanyang Polytechnic. I developed my interest in architecture since secondary school where I looked up to one of my relatives who was an Architect. He told me about what architects do which inspired me to follow in his footsteps. I joined the polytechnic to further my interest in the design and architecture field.

While studying in NYP, I liked the exposure to different types of knowledge and project assignments in my architecture course. I am now comfortable doing sketches, drawings, model making, using digital tools like AutoCAD, BIM, and other computer software. I find the most comfort in model making and drawings as I have a passion for hands-on activities. I am open to feedback from lecturers and always ready to improve as an architect.

Outside my design course, I like to play badminton and hang out with my friends. When possible, I do part time work and volunteering. I feel that my time during the Boys Brigade’ allowed me to become more like a leader and team player. It also taught me how to be independent and responsible. I hope my internship will offer me new knowledge and learning experiences about the architecture industry.

EDUCATION

O LEVELS

DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE

CHRIST CHURCH SECONDARY SCHOOL NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

AWARDS

EDUSAVE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2020

SKILLS

KAMPUNG GREEN

GREEN DESIGN STRATEGIES

SCHOOL OF GREEN SUSTAINABILITY

MAGIC AT LITTLE INDIA

ROWELL ROAD RESTING AREA

GENIUS OF NATURE

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE VINES

DESIGNING IN CONTEXT

SAFE HAVEN YOUTH HUB

KAMPUNG GREEN

The start of my journey in Revit and my very first project

SCHOOL OF GREEN SUSTAINABILITY

A school that emphasizes on the need of implementing sustainability techniques

Green Roofs and Walls (Elmich Green wall module)

Plants have an important role in the design of sustainable building. They benefit biodiversity, air quality, temperature regulation, and visual appeal. Because of their minimal water requirements and compatibility with the local ecosystem, native plants are especially beneficial

Cross-Ventilation: Creating rooms with windows on opposite walls allows air to flow through the structure, boosting fresh air circulation.

Stack Ventilation: This approach employs the idea of rising heated air to generate a pressure difference that draws fresh air in via lower openings and exhausts stale air through higher openings.

Roof Ventilation: Allow hot air to escape from the upper part of the building by using roof vents, skylights or clerestory windows.

Energy efficiency measures that incorporate renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal power lessen dependency on fossil fuels, minimise greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a sustainable energy supply, improving environmental stewardship and system efficiency overall.

To produce clean electricity, mount photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on rooftops or building facades.

ROWELL ROAD

RESTING AREA

Finding the magic of how the “villagers” of Little India interact and use the space I chose

Observations of how the site chosen of an open space resting area is split up into different boundaries

Grass…concrete pavement…seats

When people see the grass, they don’t walk on it to get to another side, but they use the pavement

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE VINES

Applying the genius of nature in plants or animals into architecture

Different plants and animals have different special aspects

Piper Betel

Architecture focuses on amplifying the shadows into different spaces by using the different shapes on the roof

Some of the shapes takes idea from Piper Betel curvature

Improvements was made with the main genius still in mind

Genius of where the ability to bend was applied to the School

Obstacle course was implemented which Takes the idea of curvature from the Piper Betel

SAFE HAVEN

YOUTH

HUB

A place for youths to be themselves, feel safe and at home

3D study models focusing on humans within an area surrounded by walls to represent a fortress

Collages on common activities that make youth’s feel safe

Glass glazing allows daylighting but while also ensuring no cool air escapes

The “trellises” like walls serve as walls that worsen the vision when looking inside from outside which is for those who feel safe when there's privacy But it also still allows daylight to enter

KITCHEN LIBRARY

GYM ROOFTOP POOL

PORTFOLIO

Adriel Chu Jia Yang

Diploma In Architecture 2022-2025