Portfolio-2024

Nest House Balcony Forum

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1/ COMMON LIVE, COMMON GROUND. Brief Year School Site Studio Tutor

l Co-Housing & Rural Living l 2th Year, MArch, 2024 l Oxford Brookes, U.K l Scotland l Regenerative Design l Alex Towler Melissa Kinnear Tamara Kahn

This project regenerates Scotland’s Falkland Estate through sustainable land stewardship. It addresses land neglect and promotes communal management by establishing a community of stewards through cohousing initiatives.Ownership will shift from individuals to a communal trust, managing the 1900-hectare estate collectively. The project integrates regenerative cycles, local resource use, and shared responsibility. It preserves historical sites like Westfield barn, blending modern design with heritage Utilizing renewable energy and careful spatial planning, the project aims to create a sustainable, inclusive environment for both the land and its inhabitants.

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Hub House

Communal Dining Hall

Observatory Tower Kitchen

Orchard & Planting Field

Seed Bank

Growing Area

Drop Off

Common House

Carpool Shed

Workshop Green House

Gear Library Community Hall

M&E

Ground Floor Plan

Guest House

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Regenerative Sourcing

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Douglas Fir

Regenerate The Broadleaves Species

Larch

The Cereal Crops

Strawbale Panel

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Co2 Cladding

Timber

Straw Bale

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Douglas fir and Scots pine, was sourced locally to construct the building and promote biodiversity.

Off-site timber manufacturing and on-site straw bale storage facilitated the project. A nearby woodworking facility produced low-impact wooden components.

The building served as a production hub for straw bale panels, while residents engaged in regenerative farming, nurturing the broadleaf woodland and creating a habitat for endangered species like the red squirrel.

Transportation Local Workshop

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Elevation l Showing the contrast between

Interior View l The enlarged opening accentuates the contrast between new and old, using the new

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frame to highlight and preserve the original facade.

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01 l 45 x 75mm Tanalised Timber Counter Batten 02 l 20mm depth Hemp Fibre Corrugated Sheet

Existing Stone Wall

Design Concept l The design integrates

new elements within the existing stone envelope, using corrugated sheeting and timber cladding to highlight the contrast between old and new, while echoing the barn’s character with an expanded volume for modern living.

03 l 250 x 300mm Beam Post 04 l Gutter 12

05 l Airtight Membrane 06 l 275mm thick Strawbale Insulation 07 l 377mm thick Timber Panel 08 l 20mm thick Black Finished and Coated Timber Cladding 09 l Dry stacked reclaimed clay tiles from the Demolished roof to prevent existing stone wall from rain corrosion

Sectional Detial l Cutting through the facade of Heather House

10 l 500mm thick Existing Stone Wall 11 l 100mm Breather Gap 12 l 25mm Base Clay Coat & 3mm Fine Clay Coat

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2/ THE URBAN BASKET Brief Year School Site Studio Tutor

l Urban Renewal, Masterplanning l 1st Year, MArch, 2023 l Oxford Brookes, U.K l Hong Kong l Urban Design Specialization l Dr.Regina Lim

The masterplan for the Yau Ma Tei district in Hong Kong seeks to revitalize the community’s legacy, the fruit market to meet contemporary urban needs. In response to prolonged resistance to development, the project embraces the district’s dense urban fabric while introducing cultural and public realm-led strategies that revitalizeize outdated blocks. Through an exploration of vertical urbanism uniquely tailored to Hong Kong’s intense population density, the design expands the urban experience across multiple levels, integrating mixed-use developments that address the growing population and critical need for green spaces. The proposal envisions a walkable, green urban core that preserves the character of Yau Ma Tei while providing new opportunities for community engagement and sustainable growth.

1. Retaining Existing Urban Fabric Upgrade Active Reuse New Development

Vertical Urbanism Cultural Core

Underground Wholesale Market Moving existing wholesale market underground reduces ground disruptions and creates a smoother, enjoyable urban experience. This transformation enhances the city’s appeal and could even become a unique tourist attraction.

Green Core

2. Zoning & Urban Strategies

Sky Garden Bridge Elevated green access to Cherry Street Park by incorporating a bridge that connects the podium and tower through the interstitial space.

3. Urban Renewal

Cultural Residential Education Market Retail Office Water Fountain Open Street Greenary

Sunken Plaza=& Drop off

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3/ PLACEMENT WORKS

Podium Ground Floor Plan

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High Rise Residential 2022 T&T Architects Penang, Malaysia Planning Stage l Design Proposal

Inspired by the sea surrounded the majestic beauty of Penang Island, this project central design feature a playful series of rhythmic wavy coping and vertical timber strip cladding facade.

I was involved with compelling design proposal and schematic design for an upscale high-rise residential tower comprised of 244 units while featuring a podium and a ground level enriched with luxorious amenities. We meticulously crafted a functional floor plate for the residential tower, ensuring compliance with strict local building regulations.

**All works are self & team production otherwise mentioned. **All works are self & team production otherwise mentioned.

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