Architecture Portfolio AAMY Vol. 02

Architecture Portfolio 2008-2013

Vol. 02

AMNAH AMIRAH

MOHD YAZID B.Sc. Architecture Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) SA

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Curriculum

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[ personal info ]

D.o.b : 26th of March 1990 P.o.b : Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu Race : Malay Nationality : Malaysian Blood Type : O+

AMNAH AMIRAH

MOHD YAZID

CONTACT INFO: amnah.amirah@gmail.com +6017 9326 173

No.9, Jalan 4/6 D, Seksyen 4, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia WEBSITE: (online portfolio) www.issuu.com/amnahamirah

[ education background] Primary 1996 SRI KIBLAH, Kota Bharu 1997 – 2001 SRI ABIM Al-Hikmah, Pengkalan Chepa UPSR : 5 A Secondary 2002 – 2006 SMU (A) Maahad Muhammadi (P) Kota Bharu, Kelantan PMR : 9 A SPM : 7 A1, 5 A2, 3 B3

Tertiary 2007 – 2008 Foundation Centre of UIAM, Petaling Jaya CGPA : 3.13 Found. of Architectural & Envi. Design 2008 – 2013 Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam CGPA : 3.22 Graduated Second Class (Upper) in Bachelor Science of Architecture

[ work experiences ] Internship in REKAJATI ARKITEK (6th June – 10th August 2011) Produce CAD drawings, 3D images, colouring, prepare design proposals, client consultation, site visits & meetings

[ profile ] A young aspiring designer with passion for architectural history, research and academic writing. Highly observant, responsible and learn best with hands-on training.

In-tune with the surroundings and enjoy creating structure & order. Believe in seeking the right balance of space and function as the best way to make the world look and feel good.

[extra curricular activities] ‘08-13 Attended Architectural Festivals: FREEZE, PLUSMINUS, PROLOGI, MOTION, KOSONG-KOSONG, PLUG IN, EXpression, Design Biennale AKAR, COLAB ‘08 ASEAN University Games Kuala Lumpur | Opening & Closing Performance Volunteer ‘09 Architectural workshop RUMI UiTM | Organizer & Participant Archifitri "Silaturrahim" | Secretary 1 ‘10 Open Debate Competition | Mawar College Representative Participated in Chiaki Arai Design Talk ‘11 Archifest EX | Committee of Publicity Participated in Farshid Moussavi Design Talk Design competition: Eco-res Affordable Alternative Housing Putrajaya ‘12 Participated in Bamboo & Rattan Furniture Workshop Design competition: Selangor Affordable Housing Model & Design Competition

[ awards & achievement ] ‘08 Dean's List Semester 1

GPA: 3.73 Best Student of Semester 1 ‘09 Dean's List Semester 2 GPA: 3.75 Dean's List Semester 3 GPA: 3.50 Essay competition Architectural Workshop RUMI varsity level second prize ‘12 Selangor Affordable Housing Competition national level honourable mention

[ skills & competences ] English language Malay language design ideas & concept communication skills manual sketch / drawings manual drafting graphic & illustration 3D modelling software architectural visualization model making

[ software proficiency ] autocad google sketchup rhinoceros 4.8 lumion rendering adobe photoshop microsoft office

[ references ] Dr. Rodzyah Mohd Yunus [ 013 510 3229 ] Dr. Sabarinah Sheikh Ahmad [ 012 345 7688 ] Lecturer, Centre Of Architectural Studies, Faculty Of Architecture, Planning And Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel: 03 5544 4418 Mr. Rozaiemi Shukeri [ 019 993 3484] Architect, REKAJATI ARKITEK, 1460-C, Tingkat 1, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Lundang, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan Tel: 09-744 8637

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[D* 4]

[D* 3]

4th YEAR // Semester 08

3rd YEAR // Semester 06 // Minor Project

[D* 3] 3rd YEAR // Semester 06 // Major Project

[D* 4] 4th YEAR // Semester 07

[DC* 1]

HONORABLE MENTION

SELANGOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING MODEL & DESIGN COMPETITION

HL RESIDENCES

[F* 1]

REVERSE ENGINEERING

[F* 2]

BAMBOO & RATTAN FURNITURE WORKSHOP D = Design & Year Undertaken DC = Design Competition F = Furniture

[D* 3]

3rd YEAR // Semester 06 // Minor Project

“ Parametric design : generation of geometry from the definition of a family of initial parameters, as well as identifying the formal relations they keep with each other by employing methods of variables and algorithms “

Project Brief: PARAMETRIC OVERHEAD Context: FSPU Courtyard, UiTM Shah Alam Task: Designing the chameleonic overhead sheltering device by parametric rules Duration: 2 weeks

The faculty’s courtyard, as the heart of FSPU, is the place for various range of events, from highly academic gatherings to strictly recreational and social rendezvous. Being roofless, the assembly of rented tents in odd shapes & fashions in this zone is unavoidable; although they do not speak of a design-based faculty but more of a wedding-ceremony appropriate. It also means that tolerance to noisy installations and the mess of non-planned logistics blocking the pedestrian ways has to continue despite the schooling session being on. Must this be so?

SITE ANALYSIS : FSPU COURTYARD Site analysis was done to understand and examine its existing conditions. Climate is found to be the main factor influencing the number of people using the courtyard, apart from their daily activities and events at some particular time.

PROCESS: IDEAS & MOCK-UP Movement and congestion of the courtyard users was studied based on normal day, events and climate. Mock-ups are built to study the concept of leaf vein network, which includes Voronoi and triangulation system.

Initial idea of the concept and issue analysis

PROCESS: MAPPING & CONGESTION STUDY

FORM DEVELOPMENT

DRAWINGS & FINAL MODEL

[D* 3]

3rd YEAR // Semester 06 // Major Project

“ Fragile Places, Virtual Spaces”

Project Brief: RESPONSIVE DESIGN INTERVENTION IN NATURAL ECOLOGY

Context: Kilim Village, Langkawi Island, Kedah Darul Aman Task: Intervening ecologically fragile places through digital mediated technologies and virtual spaces Duration: 13 weeks Nature and the man-made world have their own ecologies, each with a degree of fragility of its own.

“Interruption” to this ecology might break the cycle of interdependence and natural growth of the area.

However interruptions are bound to happen as long as there is human development, the most prominent symbol being the form of architecture. How could architecture take presence whilst ‘lightly touching the earth’? The studio are divided into 4 groups with different context : rainforest, mangrove, marine and village. After that, we must each define the fragility of the context, perform in-depth study of the site issues and individually come up with a suitable design proposal.

SITE ANALYSIS : KILIM VILLAGE A site analysis was done in a group of 10 to define the fragility of Kilim Village. We found the culture of the village is diminishing and proposed new interventions in form of public amenities, industrial, leisure and commercial centre.

PROCESS : ISSUE ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INJECTION Further study was done in a smaller group of 2 to find the underlying issues of Kilim Village and highlight the potentials of Java Plum fruit as an agricultural product . From this, we both proposed design strategies, identified target users, and concluded hypothetical programmes to be implemented as well as space zoning. After this stage, the design solution was proposed individually.

PROCESS : IDEA & MOCK-UPS The chosen site was analyzed. Spaces are redefined and organized according to the flows of production and consumption areas. There were several mock-ups to test on the concept of Java Plum seed.

FORM DEVELOPMENT Form of the gallerium was further developed through SketchUp softwares and added with details for each space.

PLANS

1ST FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN

ELEVATIONS

LEFT ELEVATION

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT ELEVATION

SECTIONS

SECTION X-X X Y

Y X

SECTION Y-Y

RENDERED IMAGES Images of the gallerium in the context was produced and rendered through Lumion, an architectural visualization software.

[D*4]

4th YEAR // Semester 07

PROJECT INFO

The urban site, Cochrane Road is situated within commercial and school complex, thus creating a busy & crowded area. The crowding spaces in housing is not conducive to healthy living and cause many problems: lack of social interaction between neighbours, low comfort zone, insecure environment, low academic achievement as well as worsen one’s health level.

Therefore, the main issue here is how to create a social housing that reduce crowding space & enhance living quality for the occupants yet at the same time affordable.

IDEA & PROCESS

“ Live, Work & Play” Project Brief: AFFORDABLE URBAN HOUSING Context: Cochrane Road, Kuala Lumpur DRAWINGS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

3D IMAGES

Task: Affordable Housing for PR1MA with envisioned concept of Live, Work & Play Duration: 14 weeks

PROJECT INFO THE URBAN OASIS Building type: Affordable housing development, 15-storey height Location: Parcel 4, Cochrane Road, Kuala Lumpur COCHRANE ROAD NEW REDEVELOPMENT AREA

SETTING COCHRANE ROAD

The proposed site was previously occupied by pre-war government staff quarters. After the site was handed to government in 2011, the demolishing works of the quarters in Cochrane Road had recently begun to make way for new housing developments.

CLIENT

PROGRAM PERUMAHAN 1MALAYSIA (PR1MA) is intended to increase the access of middle income group towards medium cost housing as well as to encourage their ownership of housing realties. As an initiative to accommodate the needs of large number of citizens, the government had launched PR1MA in August 2011 which would provide medium cost housing in order to fill in the huge affordability gap among the societies, especially for those with income group level of between RM 2,500 to RM 6,000 per month.

DESIGN CONCEPT ISSUE The site is situated within proximity of commercial and school complex., thus creating a busy & crowded area. The crowding spaces in housing is not conducive to healthy living. Therefore, the main issue is how to create a social housing that reduce crowding space & enhance living quality for the occupants.

HYPOTHESES

CONCEPT & IDEA In line with the concept of Live, Work & Play, we proposed a theme of Healthy Living.

The term can be further elaborated into mental, social & physical. The objective is to a create a strong and cohesive community as well as encourage the residents to adapt healthy living into their lifestyle.

MORPHOLOGY OF CONCEPT

SITE PLANNING DEVELOPMENT

ZONING OF SPACES TO SUB-BASEMENT PARKING

VEHICULAR ENTRANCE COMMUNAL COURTYARD

SRK COCHRANE

DROP- OFF

PEDESTRIAN BOULEVARD

COMMERCIAL SHOPLOTS COMMUNAL FACILITIES

RETAILS SERVICES AREA

FLOOR PLANS

HOUSING UNITS

PLANS OF UNIT TYPOLOGIES

3D PROJECTION OF 3-BEDROOM (MIDDLE FAMILY UNIT)

SECTIONS

TYPICAL LAYOUT OF UNIT ARRANGEMENT

3D PERSPECTIVE

ELEVATIONS

VIEW AT ROOFTOP SKY TERRACE

VIEW AT COMMUNITY LOUNGE

ELEVATIONS

VIEW AT RETAILS AREA

VIEW AT COMMUNAL COURTYARD

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

[D*4]

4th YEAR // Semester 08

“ Architecture for Humanity�

Project Brief: SUPPORT CENTRE FOR ORPHANS Context: Haji Sirat Road, Klang, Selangor Task: Support centre for orphans and vulnerable children Client: Rumah Aman Duration: 14 weeks

A study of the existing orphanages had addressed various issues such as sense of belonging, flexibility of spaces and privacy between males and females. As an orphanage is typically converted from a house, the spaces are not designed specifically for some activities, such as dorm, classroom & recreation purposes. The dormitory typologies create boarding school effect, thus making them feel separated from their families & do not feel attachment to the centre.

As the orphans graduate after a certain period, the spaces need to be flexible and adaptable for future use. There is also lack of recreation areas for outdoor playing.

Besides that, an orphan also needs a feeling of security and privacy. Consequently, the abusive physical environment is not conducive for orphan development, thus affecting psychologies of the children and may leave the unprepared for outside world.

SITE ANALYSIS : KLANG

ISSUE ANALYSIS & TARGET USER

CLIENT & SOA PROPOSAL

IDEAS GENERATION

SITE PLAN & SECTION

FLOOR PLANS

ELEVATIONS

FRONT ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

SECTIONS

SECTION A-A (LONGITUDINAL)

SECTION B-B (LATITUDINAL)

TECHNICAL STUDIES

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES

A good orphan support centre must provide spaces for childhood expression & development, feeling of security, education, dignity & self-worth as well as transition assistance for the orphans. The idea of integrating central courtyard is to provide a gathering place for social interaction as well as to portray Islamic ambience & the client’s image, Rumah Aman.

BUILDING DETAILS

The support centre adopted the idea of nurturing the orphans like a tree so that they can grow, mature & able to sustain themselves in the future. It is important to give education and training to develop their skills and provide conducive environment for children expression and development.

PERSPECTIVES

As the children reach adult age and graduate from the support centre, they would be able to be independent and smoothly transitioned to society. Therefore, the centre seeks to evoke social interaction and cohesion among the orphans and surrounding community.

[DC*1]

SELANGOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING MODEL & DESIGN COMPETITION

HONORABLE MENTION HELD BY:

IPTA:

- HL RESIDENCES “ Greenside-out Alternative for a Healthy Living ”

GROUP MEMBERS: AMNAH AMIRAH MOHD YAZID ARWA FADWA HUSNI ZAIM FATIN THURAYYAH ZOLKEPLAY (L) NUR ADILA ROHANI SAIDATUL SYAHIRAH SHAZRI

SITE ANALYSIS : U12, SHAH ALAM

PROJECT & SITE DETAILS

INITIAL IDEA & CONCEPT

SITE PLANNING & MASSING STUDY

HOUSING UNITS

3D UNIT PROJECTION

PLANS

SITE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATIONS & FACADE

FRONT ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

Faรงade treatment inspired by the design of Pinnacle @ Duxton, Singapore

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS STRUKTUR KESELURUHAN

PERINCIAN UNIT

SECTION X-X

CONTOH UNIT KELUARGA JENIS B

GREEN STRATEGIES

WATER & WASTE MANAGEMENT

[F* 1]

REVERSE ENGINEERING

[F* 2]

BAMBOO & RATTAN FURNITURE WORKSHOP

~ The End ~

.. It is time to write a new chapter ..

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT All the works in this portfolio is the property of AMNAH AMIRAH MOHD YAZID (2008215756). All the design, drawing, diagrams and sketches should not be copied or reproduced by any means without the permission of the owner herself. This portfolio is a compilation of projects done while the author was undertaking Bachelor Science of Architecture in MARA University of Technology, during the period of June 2008 to January 2013.

It’s a wrap.

Thank you for your time !

AAMY