INTERIOR • ARCHITECTURE • SPATIAL
P O R T F O L I O
2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 3
JOURNEY
A de sig n j o u rne y o f a wo ve n to g e the r a ca d e m i c fo u n d a t i o n with re a l-wo rld e x p e rie nc e s Cu ltiva tin g a d e e p u n d e r s t a n d i n g of d e sig n p rinc ip le s a nd the ir p ra c tica l a p p l i ca t i o n s t h a t a re prese nte d f ro m the se le c te d wo rk.
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LIFE EXPERIENCES 2023 Surbana Jurong - SAA (ID)
BRENDAN SOH JING JIE SPATIAL DESIGNER
2022 SPF National Service (Trooper)
As an aspiring designer with 1 year of professional experience in design consultancy, interior architectural, I am dedicated and passionate about creating captivating and impactful designs to shape the client’s user experience while interacting with the space and understand their needs. My journey into the industry has been driven by my efforts to constantly learn, and seek more opportunities for my personal growth. I am a firm believer in doing my tasks on a marco level and the idea that every project is an opportunity to learn something new, in-turn diversifying what I can do to contribute back to my team. Design to me is a gateway to be explorative but not factoring out the ergonomics and feasibility. Oh.. and not forgetting to enjoy the process and have fun. PERSONAL SKILLS
SKETCHUP
DESIGN THINKING
3DS MAX
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
AUTOCAD
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
REVIT
DIGITAL RENDERING
PHOTOSHOP
TECHINAL DRAFTING
MICROSOFT
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MODEL MAKING
BASIC SKETCHING
2017 Higher Nitec Game Arts & Design (ITE)
2016 NUS Cute Center (Intern)
2015 Nitec Aerosapce Avionics (ITE)
2016 Event Station (Part Time)
ACHIEVEMENTS • • •
(Director List) 2019 / 2020 Semester 2 (Runner Up) NEBO Sculpture Design (Bronze) IDCS Best Public Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SJ- SAA (ID) FULLTIME SAA is a leading full-service architecture practice headquartered in Singapore. With over 50 years of design and built expertise. As a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, SAA has access to the increased resources and wider scale of SJ’s global platform and infrastructure, heightening our ability to provide clients and partners greater value in our design and service offerings. CDPLUS A (ID) INTERNSHIP CDPLUS A is a workplace design company. Their servics include site and time management, telcos, IT networks, security, design, and 3D visualization, space planning, audiovisual systems, finishing and detailing, materials, furniture, and accessories. LANGUAGES
INDESIGN
2022 Diploma Spatial Design (NYP)
2019 CDPLUS A (Intern)
ABOUT ME
TECHNICAL SKILLS
2023 Specialist Diploma Spatial Design (NYP)
HOBBIES & INTERSTS
ENGLISH
FITNESS
MUSIC
MANDARIN
PADDLING
GUITAR
MALAY
RUNNING
SINGING
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3
SURBANA JURONG SAA (ID) Feasibility Studies
CAUSEWAY POINT FS Addition & Alteration REPUBLIC PLAZA FS Addition & Alteration
Concept Schemetic - Details
PROJECT SWIFT- BANGALORE (MIX DEVELOPMENT) SENGKANG GRAND BUANGKOK CC (MIX DEVELOPMENT) EDUCATIONAL COMMERCIAL PROJECT (GOVERNMENT) SP (SINGAPORE POWER) NANJING JIANG BEI (MIX DEVELOPMENT) SURBANA JURONG CAMPUS (DD)
Showflats and Competitions
108 ROBINSON ROAD OFFICE SHOW SUITE SGX (SINGAPORE GENERAL EXCHANGE)
Projected Assisted
CAAS (CIVIL AVIATION AUTHOURITY SINGAPORE) WHC (WOODLANDS HEALTH CAMPUS)
RELEVANT EDUCATION PROJECTS 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 2 0
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC Featured School Projects
NEW ENDEAVOUR Final Year Project UNITY NEBO Sculpture Competition VITALITY CHAMBERS Ministry of Foreign Affair REJUVENATION Singapore Green Building Council
CDPLUS A 2017 (ID) Internship Experience
ALEXANDRA TECHNOLOGY PARK FF&E HIK VISION OFFICE ARAMCO OUE VIVO SURIGICAL OFFICE GL GLOBAL LOGISTIC EMERSON GLOBAL
featured in portfolio
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OUR REUNION
CAUSEWAYPOINT
AEI
FEASIBILITY
Impression of neutrality, expressing the social canvas
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT Causeway Point is the largest shopping mall in Woodlands operated by Frasers Property. It is located beside the Woodlands MRT station and the Underground Woodlands Bus Interchange. The brief included various spaces of the mall for AEI works. Over the course of the feasibility study, the initial scope of works has now been reduced to L1 atrium feature, general corridors inclusive of linkway, B1 carpark, B2 carpark and restrooms.
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Inspired by the bustling historical context of Woodlands Causeway Point is centered around the idea of community building and connectivity. The mall is designed with a minimalist, neutral colour scheme to set the stage for the community to be the highlight in enlivening the spaces.
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The key design strategy is to find a uniform language amongst the various motifs found in the existing mall and to bring in light into the space where the community can thrive. ‘Our Reunion’ is a concept of welcoming individuals of various tiers of the social canvas to come together in a shared, inclusive space. The design narrative of Causeway Point is centered around the idea of connectivity and community that encourages visitors to interact with visitors and surrounding environment.
MOTIVES: DENSITY, GRADIENT, MOVEMENT, CONVERGE
SITE:
1 WOODLANDS SQUARE, SINGAPORE 738099
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
3 MONTHS SJ SAA ID TEAM INTERIOR DESIGNER / VISUALISER
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DESIGN TRANSLATION L1 FLOOR PLAN
RESTROOM PLAN
DENSIT Y The expression of human traffic in the mall, translated through the floor to ceiling, starting from the staggered tiles and the variation of tonality.
GRADIENT & MOVEMENT Extending and expressing the density of the crowd,and human flow in the mall, the reflection of the design intention is translated from the ground up , in relation to tone on tone materiality creates a seamless connection between consistency and sparsity.
CONVERGE Eventually, the design will come to an anchor point on the space. Highlighting an area as a feature and centrepoint through networking of people, the marriage of the human flow (eg atrium and corridor stores).
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PART 01
T YPICAL RESTROOM
ENTRANCE & CORRIDOR
CENTRAL DROPOFF & ARRIUM
PRISMATIC ELEGANCE
PROJECT
SWIFT
BANGALORE
Expressing verticality, sitmulating visual connectivity
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT This project is the entryway to Manyata Tech Park. The overall development should have an urban feel, with both large and small comfortable open spaces suited for pedestrians, as well as abundant greenery for a desirable habitable space, incorporating biophilic design in line with Capitaland’s principles. The overall design concept of the massing and façade is to achieve uniformity of the reading of the glass as large expansive planes, and to express the triangulated special prismatic facets with as little metal as possible.
PART 02
Materiality of the glass should be neutral white and reflective of its surroundings, while confirming with performance requirements.
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Using geometric shapes and patterns inspired by the exterior’s triangulated prismatic facets. This can be achieved through the choice of furniture, lighting fixtures, or decorative elements. The concept for the interior would translate the massing and façade design principles into an elegant, contemporary interior space that harmonizes with the exterior design by embracing transparency, geometry, and a connection to nature while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic.
MOTIVES:
VERTICAL, COHESION, REFLECTIVITY, CONNECTIVITY
SITE:
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560045, INDIA
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
2 MONTHS SJ SAA ID TEAM INTERIOR DESIGNER / VISUALISER
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DESIGN TRANSLATION VISUAL CONNECTIVITY
SOUTH TOWER PLAN
The title “Prismatic Elegance” signifies the transformation of biophilic elements into a sophisticated contemporary style, enhancing the interior space.The project’s conceptual strategy aims to reduce the visual link between the exterior and interior areas. Emphasizing vertical elements and utilizing reflective materials creates a more seamless visual connection from floor to ceiling while effectively showcasing the lobby’s height. The project’s design approach centers on the south tower, making it the primary focus for implementing creative concepts and design elements The design is then extended from the south tower to the north tower to maintain a cohesive aesthetic while adapting to each space’s unique features. ARCHITECTUAL MASSING INTO INTERIOR CONCEPT
DEC 2022 DRC
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ADJUSTMENT TO NEW SITE EXTENTS
REARRANGING
ENHANCING ICONICITY
TO WEST CORE of the facade is anWITH PRISMS and visually The geometric shape intricate captivating feature that is expressed through a harmonious interplay of spatial elements and a rich array of nuanced design choices and materials . To highlight the lobby’s verticality, the design focuses on extending the vertical elements such as the columns and lift lobbies, with the usage of translucent and reflective materials the design model aims to create a seamless indoor / outdoor experience
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PART 02
RESTROOM
LIFT LOBBIES & CAB
ENTRANCE & CAFE
lSOUTH LOBBY PERSPECTIVE
A VILLAGE STORY SENGKANG GRAND COMMUNITY CLUB
Expression and preservation of “the kampung spirit””
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT An important facet of Singapore’s rich and cherished heritage is embodied by the kampong spirit, a profound concept that underscores the values of community and solidarity. At the heart of this communal existence, the ‘Tingkat,’ also known as the Tiffin, held a ubiquitous presence in kampong households. This traditional container transcended ethnic boundaries, serving as a vessel to store and transport food while acting as a symbol of shared sustenance among neighbors and friends.
PART 03
Drawing upon this rich cultural legacy, we have taken the ‘Tingkat’ as the central source of inspiration for our design philosophy. The Tiffin was not just a means of transporting food; it was a carrier of health and well-being.
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Home-cooked meals, typically healthier than those purchased elsewhere, found their place within these compartments, promoting a lifestyle attuned to wellness. In the design, we have consciously integrated elements that contribute to well-being and health. We’ve employed materials boasting antimicrobial properties and anti-fingerprint finishes, ensuring a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing experience. Additionally, our choice of stain and odor-repellent materials further enhances the user’s quality of life, resonating with the kampong spirit’s values of care and consideration for one another.
MOTIVES: EXPRESSING THE PACKAGE “NATURE INTO COMMUNITY”
SITE:
70 COMPASSVALE BOW, SINGAPORE 544692
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
3 MONTHS SJ SAA ID TEAM VISUALISER / PRODUCTION
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DESIGN TRANSLATION CONCEPTUAL LAYERS
L3 FUNCTION ROOMS & MULTI PURPOSE HALLS FRAME
PRE-FUNCTION LIFT LOBBY
MULTI-PURPOSE HALL
PREFUNCTION
FUNCTION ROOM
FUNCTION ROOM
LAYERS L2 SMART WORK OFFICE, MEETING ROOMS, CULINARY STUDIO
DINING CULINARY STUDIO 1
DETAILS
CULINARY STUDIO 2
SM ART WORK OFFICE
MULTIPURPOSE ROMM 1 & 2
COLOUR BLOCKING SEMINAR RM 2
MEETING RM
SEMINAR RM 1
SEMINAR RM 3
SEMINAR RM 4
PANTRY
SEMINAR RM 5
OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM DIRECTOR’S ROOM
DIRECTOR’S ROOM
CONSTITUENCY OFFICE
L1 RECEPTION AND DANCE STUDIOS
PRE-FUNCTION LIFT LOBBY
MULTI-PURPOSE HALL
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PREFUNCTION
FUNCTION ROOM
FUNCTION ROOM
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PART 03
FUNCTION & MPH
CULINARY STUDIO & SWO
READING CORNER & DANCE STUDIO
ENTRANCE TO RECEPTION
COMPLETED SITE PHOTOS
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ELEVATING GROWTH COMMERICAL EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
Progression along with the stages of growth
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT The project is commercial workspace extension to the existing building at buena vista, The client wants to express their tribute to the late “Dr Goh Keng Swee” thus the project was titled over this initials. The interior concept, is a combination of the architectual language, and the landscape vision, to honour the spirit and visons of the students and teachers working in the space.
PART 04
Promoting sustainability, we align the conceptual vision growth of nature, correalating to the progression of people growing and learning. expressing “Dr Goh Keng Swee” vision of Journeying with our children & Life Long Learning. Elevating Growth The medium of the interior design concept is
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the extension of the treehouse experience, where we explore the means from floor to canopy, expressing the different layers within the education stratum. Starting from the ground, we express the constant change in environment as the leaves fall in modules from the canopy. Moving upwards, the bark and shell envelops the core, and expresses the various textures rhythmic plays of the journey. Lastly, the canopy inclusive of leaves and branches interlaces the networks of patterns, that creates transformative spatial experience,
MOTIVES: TACTILE , RHYTHM, NETWORK, IMMERSION
SITE:
1 N BUONA VISTA DR, SINGAPORE 138675
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
6 MONTHS SJ SAA ID TEAM INTERIOR DESIGNER / VISUALISER
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DESIGN TRANSLATION CONCEPTUA LAYERS
THE CANOPY
PRIVATE L13-L29
THE EXTENSION
SEMI PRIVATE L4-L12
GROUND COVER
PUBLIC L1-L3
THE CANOPY “Private spaces will feature dynamic, cohesive networks of patterns and colors, using geometric forms and pigments to create transformative environments. These spaces will incorporate biophilic elements like sunlight and plants, reflecting the flexibility of change seen in The Canopy’s seasonal foliage.” THE EXTENSION “The spaces in ‘The Extension’ exhibit subtle linearity, creating rhythmic breaks on a surface plane. The tree’s bark, protective like a shell, offers both smooth and rough textures, which can be translated into soft finishes.” GROUND COVER “The elements in ‘The Ground Cover’ interact with root contours, shaping the planar forms in the spaces and representing ground litter through parametric forms and furniture modularity.”
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PART 04
FUNCTION HALL
STAFF STREET LUNGE
MEETING ROOM & CORRIDOR
EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
OFFICE SHOWFLAT
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ROBINSON
ROAD
SHOWFLAT
Elevated workspace, based on elements of hospitality
CONTEXT
PART 05
PGIM commissioned a showflat project with a one-month completion timeline, requiring two distinct design versions: one professional and one collaboration-based, encompassing the entire process from design concept to handover. The client request 2 design schemes, one for collaboration and one for a more polished professional look.
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SITE:
108 ROBINSON RDSINGAPORE 068900
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
2 MONTHS (COMPLETED 2023 SEPTEMBER) SJ SAA ID TEAM INTERIOR DESIGNER / VISUALISER
PART 05
CEILING DETAILS & COLL ABORATION
DIRECTOR’S SPACE
ENTRANCE & RECEPTION
COMPLETED SITE PICTURES
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DESIGN TRANSLATION COLLABORATIVE SHCEME
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PANTRY & MEETING SPACES
ENTRANCE RECPETION
3D ISOMETRIC
PROFESSIONAL SCHEME
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NEW ENDEAVOUR 2020 FYP IDCS PUBLIC DEIGN BRONZE
Discovery for the homeless, a bridge through seperation.
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT New Endeavour” is a social platform to integrate the homeless back into the society allowing them to move forward in life, changing their mindset and perspectives in a unconventional way.
The primary aim of New Endeavour is to help homeless individuals become part of mainstream society again. This implies that homeless individuals may feel disconnected from society due to their circumstances, and this initiative seeks to bridge that gap.
Rather than focusing on giving them a home, or welfare my design will allow them to rediscover themselves through social activities and spaces that allows them to share, socialise and reflect to gain new insights.
This suggests that the focus is on long-term personal development and not just temporary assistance. It aims to empower homeless individuals to progress in their lives beyond their current situation.
Creating holistic system to provide and environment for change, a platform to integrate the homeless back into society, changing their mindset and perpsective to allow them to move forward physically and mentally. PART 06
Allowing them to create stronger bonds with the community and motivate them gaining assurance and support as they grow.
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MOTIVES: DETERIORATE, REDISCOVERY REALISE, GROW
SITE:
PEOPLE’S PARK FOOD CENTRE CHINATOWN
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, ADOBE SUITE, ENSCAPE, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
3 MONTHS NANYANG POLYTECHINC SPATIAL DESIGN STUDENT
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DESIGN TRANSLATION LV 1 FLOOR PLAN
WAY FINDING & POINTS OF INTERESTS
CREATING CONNECTIONS The spaces allows the homeless to start interacting with the sociality and through that they will feel the sense of belonging, to be a part of the community. In addition they will hear new perspectives as they socialise and that will trigger a change in their mindset.
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RESPECTING SELF-WORTH The spaces allows the homeless to cultivate a sense of independance as their aware of their physical pressence when interacting with the spaces of the consumers. Allowing them to take ownership of their physical and mental state.
LV 2 FLOOR PLAN
FRAMING PERSPECTIVES These spaces allows the homeless to express their feelings to the society, framing their thoughts and perspectives into a spaces where they can feel comfortable to share, gaining confidenace and be motivated.
CREATING A COMMUNITY The spaces and activites allow the homeless to create their own community in the space, giving them a presense of home and a space to feel belonged, also to create bonds with other individuals in the spaces. Connecting with the community learning and also a space to consult.
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DESIGN RESEACH & TARGET USER JOURNEY MAPPING JOURNEY MAPPING
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Environmental Impact
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Understanding Needs
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Site Observation
VALUE PROPOSTION 01
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The visual impact is evident in the areas where the homeless reside, characterized by cardboard boxes and litter surrounding.
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Interviewed several individuals in person to gain insights into the perspectives of the homeless.
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Mapped my site walks to create a journey that helps understand the context and content of the environment. Created meaningful connections with people that are willing to share their personal experiences.
GROWTH
SECURITY
Primary Audience - No Sense Of Belonging - Motivated & For The Wrong Cause - Stuck Stagnant Mindset - Stuck In The Poverty Cycle
80%
FINANCIAL
HOMELESS PEOPLE
Secondary Audience - Allow them to Understand Needs - Educate Them About Society - Anchor Point For Support - More Exposure More Demographics
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20% GENERAL PUBLIC
CONNECT
Creating Conneciton
PROGRAMMING & DESIGN STRATEGIES COMMUNAL SPACE
LEARNING & DINING SPACE
EXHIBITION SPACE
SOCIAL SPACE
URBAN FARM & POND
EXERCISE CORNER
INDIVIDUAL SHARING ZONE
POP UP MARKET
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UNITY (SCUPTURE)
NEBO SCULPTURE COMPETITION
(RUNNER UP)
Remenance the sense of belonging and togetherness
VISUAL IMPRESSION CONTEXT & CONCEPT UNITY The sculpture is inspired by parents supporting their child in his/her growth process. The parents’ bodies form a loop from one to another reveals the quality of forming a united whole, thus, expressing how they envelope the child by sheltering him/her through their journey in life.
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HARMONY The final rendition of the design also mimics harmony. From side elevations, the child can be seen swinging from both the parents’ arms while from the back, it represents love and compassion in the family. With love and compassion, the child sprouts hence this signifies great family bonding and team spirit. Unity is all about bringing different elements together in a harmonious way. When we create sculptures with the values of “family,
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united as one,” we’re trying to express ideas of togetherness and getting along. In sculpture, we take great care to blend different parts, and it’s in this combination that the artwork reflects the beauty of unity. It’s like when diverse elements come together and create something wonderful, symbolizing the power of working together and being united.
MOTIVES: UNITY & HARMONY
SITE:
1 PASIR RIS CL, SINGAPORE 519599 DOWNTOWN EAST
TOOLS:
SKETCH UP, RHINO, ADOBE SUITE, LUMION, AUTOCAD
TIMELINE: AFFILATION: ROLE:
1. MONTH NANYANG POLYTESPATIAL DESIGNER STUDENT
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DESIGN TRANSLATION
STAINLESS STEAL For the parent and the child blending both parents to the child. Colour meaning: peace, humility, marraige
6M~
GREY TEXTURED FINISH Grey used for the body of the parents to act as a neutral colour Colour meaning: safety, intelligence, maturity. PLATED SS GOLD FINISH Used for the head of the child, the material is the focal point Colour meaning: hope, imagimation, importance BLACK TEXTURED FINISH Used for the base of the sculpture, to contrast with the flooring on site. Colour meaning: sophistication, formality, elegance 4M~
DESIGN PHASES
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SITE IN RELATION WITH DESIGN DOWNTOWN EAST
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HOM-ME
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT FOR
5 ROOM FLAT
INTERIOR PROJECT (2022) 5 ROOM HDB CONCEPT
Open Floor Plan: A more open floor plan could be created to enhance the flow and connectivity between different areas of the house. Lighter Color Tones: Choosing lighter color tones with contrasting accents can make the space feel more open, airy, and inviting. Indoor-Outdoor Experience: Incorporating elements that create a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors can bring a fresh and natural feel to the home.
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Open Dining Experience: An open dining experience integrated with the living area can make the space more sociable and inviting. By addressing these points, it’s possible to transform the space into a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable home.
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END NOTE
THANK YOU Wishes to extend the individuals whose contributions that have influence and shaped the contents of this portfolio. The willingness to share expertise and offer support has significantly enriched the portfolio and added depth to the overall collation. Looking ahead, im excited about the possibility of further collaboration. The work together has been inspiring, exploring new creatives and achieviments in the future
HP: +65 8498 3769 BRENDANSJJ@GMAIL.COM