2024 GHD Project Experience
***Please note that most of GHD's work is under client confidentiality. I’ll provide approximate locations and project scale estimates (S/M/L) instead of client and budget details.
–Industrial Building
ProjectApollo
Yatala, QLD AU | M-L Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Project Apollo is a largescale industrial project centered on the construction of a cutting-edge glass production factory. This complex facility requires the integration of various disciplines within a BIM (Building Information Modelling) environment to ensure seamless collaboration between all stakeholders. My role as an architectural graduate involved not only the preparation of conventional architectural floor plans but also the crucial task of coordinating the interdisciplinary models to prevent any potential clashes or conflicts within the shared BIM platform.
Design Development Process: As part of the design development process, I was responsible for producing accurate and detailed architectural plans that adhered to both the functional needs of the factory and compliance with industrial building regulations. Given the project's scale and complexity, one of my key responsibilities was to actively coordinate with different teams, including mechanical, structural, and piping engineers. After reviewing the models in the BIM environment, I identified potential areas of conflict or overlap and facilitated regular meetings with these teams to resolve any issues. This collaboration was essential to maintaining the integrity of the overall design and ensuring that each department's contributions fit seamlessly within the shared digital model.
Throughout the project, I ensured that architectural considerations were properly integrated with the engineering elements, such as machinery placement, structural supports, and HVAC systems, while staying compliant with building codes and safety standards. My role also involved consistently updating the model and making necessary adjustments to prevent delays during the construction phase.
Outcome: The result of these efforts was a wellcoordinated and streamlined design process in which all departments could collaborate efficiently within the BIM environment. By addressing potential conflicts early and facilitating smooth interactions between the various teams, I contributed to the project's progress, ensuring that the final design was free from major clashes or delays. This successful coordination ultimately laid the foundation for a smooth transition to the construction phase, helping Project Apollo move forward as planned.
PWC Substations
Berrimah, NT | S Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: This project involved retrofitting existing electrical substations while retaining the original structural framework. My role included coordinating architectural modifications to ensure road access, air conditioning compliance, fire safety, and equipment access without compromising the building’s integrity.
Design Development Process: I confirmed road and civil access needs, adding protection bollards where necessary. For air-conditioned spaces, I worked with the ESD consultant to meet energy requirements, incorporating rigid insulation (R-2.5) and ensuring thermal performance. Fire compliance was addressed by confirming separation distances and adding fire-rated doors and louvres.
Outcome: The retrofit was successfully completed, with improved road access, fire safety, and energy-efficient upgrades while preserving the substation's structure.
–Health Building
RDHForensicMortuary
Tiwi, NT AU | M Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: The RDH Forensic Mortuary project, located in Darwin’s northern Tiwi region, aimed to create a facility that respected the local Indigenous community’s unique cultural views on death and bereavement, while fulfilling gov requirements for a forensic mortuary.
Bruce Wang | Architectural Graduate
Design Development Process: I was responsible for the majority of the modeling and documentation, from the design concept to the Development Application submission. The design process emphasized sensitivity to cultural practices and community identity, integrating these considerations into the architectural expression.
Outcome: The government was highly satisfied with the design, which successfully balanced technical requirements with cultural respect, fostering community recognition and approval.
Borroloola Health Clinic
Borroloola, NT AU | M Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: The Borroloola Health Clinic project involves the design of a healthcare facility, requiring strict adherence to the National Construction Code (NCC) standards specific to healthcare buildings. My role focused on ensuring the project complied with specialized regulations for fire safety, evacuation, and accessibility.
Design Development Process: I conducted extensive research on NCC provisions for healthcare facilities, emphasizing fire safety, evacuation routes, and refuge areas. I also worked on integrating accessible design features, ensuring barrier-free passage, and planning for emergency power and water supply systems. Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with the team to continuously refine safety measures and regulatory compliance.
Outcome: At this stage, the design process is progressing smoothly, with ongoing discussions to refine safety measures and ensure full compliance with healthcarespecific building regulations. The team remains focused on aligning the design with legal standards.
–Council Building
ANZACParkRedevelopment
Bundaberg, QLD AU | L Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: The ANZAC Park Redevelopment was a large-scale project involving multiple buildings with different functions across the park. The design required careful consideration of how these structures would coexist within the broader urban context.
Design Development Process: I worked closely with the council, attending multiple meetings to align the park’s design with government planning requirements. My focus was on coordinating urban design aspects, ensuring smooth circulation, and optimizing lighting and shading for public spaces.
Outcome: The project successfully addressed the council’s planning needs, with a cohesive design that integrated various functional buildings while enhancing the park’s overall flow and usability.
WurrumiyangaHall&CycloneShelter
Wurrumiyanga, NT AU | M Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: This project involved designing a cyclone shelter on Tiwi Island in the Northern Territory, ensuring it met safety standards to protect the community during severe weather events. I was involved from the early proposal stages, through site surveys, inspections, and drafting.
Design Development Process: I played a key role in collaborating with engineering consultants to conduct thorough inspections of the existing building and shared our findings to enhance the design. My focus was on ensuring smooth communication between teams, which was crucial for addressing site challenges and refining the design based on real-world data from the site.
Outcome: Our team successfully secured the bid due to detailed preparation and effective collaboration across disciplines, ensuring a strong and well-informed proposal for the cyclone shelter design.
DriverCommunityCentre
Driver, NT AU | M Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: The Driver Community Centre project focused on delivering a comprehensive design for a community hub. My role, primarily in the later stages, involved creating high-quality visualizations and colored elevations to effectively communicate the design to the client.
Design Development Process: I worked on producing realistic renderings that highlighted the project’s aesthetics and atmosphere, ensuring the design intent was clear. I also developed detailed colored elevations,
based on the material and finish schedules, to accurately represent material textures and finishes.
Outcome: The client was highly satisfied with the visual impact and clarity of the design, resulting in a successful presentation and approval of the proposed materials and finishes.
Central Land Council Office Extension
Alice Springs, NT AU | S Scale
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: This project involved extending the Central Land Council offices with a focus on creating distinct functional zones. The design also aimed to align with the client’s emotional expectations for the space, providing a cohesive and thoughtful office environment.
Design Development Process: I developed a mood board reflecting the client’s emotional needs, which guided material and color choices across various office zones. The materials and finishes were selected to evoke the desired atmosphere, tailored to each functional area of the office.
Outcome: The client expressed satisfaction, noting that the design successfully met their psychological and functional expectations for the office extension.
2023 Engineering Plus Project Experience
–Residential Building
Farm Infrastructure Construction
Private Client | Winkleigh, Tas AU | $400k
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Design and planning optimized farm facility placement, road development, and site topography modification.
Design Development Process: I designed and planed the strategic placement of farm facilities including barns, water tanks, and storage sheds’ location, alongside the development of sealed roads for vehicular access, and the preparation of fill and cut drawings to modify the site topography as necessary to fulfill objectives.
Outcome: The farm completes essential infrastructure within budgetary constraints, facilitating client production and livelihood needs.
ShedSettlement(Over30)
Private Clients | Tas AU | $50k - $200k
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Design and management from application to approval, addressing terrain challenges, and facilitating successful shed installations for clients.
Design Development Process: As the lead on many shed projects (over 30), I overseed the design of multifunctional sheds and associated facilities, manage the entire process from Development Application to Building Approval.
It's worth mentioning that, in the early stages of the project I addressed special terrain conditions by reconfiguring site layouts, handle land fill and cut operations, set up retaining walls, analyses soil conditions, and promptly communicate with clients regarding Bush Fire Attack Level touch triggers identified through map queries.
Outcome: With my assistance, clients have successfully installed sheds of different specifications while overcoming site factors.
ModularHouse(Over30)
Tasbuilt | Tas AU | $200k - $500k
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Design houses for Tasbuilt, primarily using shipping containers, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining client trust.
Design Development Process: I tasked with designing prefabricated houses （over 30 accumulated) for Tasbuilt company, primarily based on shipping containers. This involves creating various shapes through assembly or cutting, drawing both fixed templates and custom designs to meet client needs, and adjusting footing structures for different terrains.
Additionally, I am responsible for selecting building materials, procuring furniture, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. This includes adjusting building positions to adhere to boundary setbacks, pipeline touch triggers, BAL system requirements, and other pertinent regulations.
Outcome: With increasing familiarity about Tasbuilt products by me and my team and our meticulous attention to detail, Tasbuilt has placed even greater trust in us As a key participant in such projects, I have effectively maintained the relationship between Tasbuilt company and my former employer_ Engineering Plus. Customers who purchase Tasbuilt container house services also highly praise our designs.
2022 Kunama Architect Project Experience –Residential Building
CivilianHouseExpansion
Private Client | Derby, Tas AU | $100k
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Design and documentation of an extension residential building for private client to allow for extending exterior walls to add room count.
Design Development Process: I assisted on the project through measure the existing site and buildings and producing accurate floor plans and coordinated and worked with the client across the design phase to clarify and tailor the extension requirements and organise the design schemes to suit the satisfaction from council to obtain building approval.
Outcome: Fulfilling the customer's request for additional rooms and obtaining council approval for the extension plan.
Civilian House Renovation
Private Client | Launceston, Tas AU | $300k
Architectural Graduate
General Overview: Revamping the interior to divide functional areas according to customer needs, while ensuring safety and stability, and navigating heritage regulations to preserve the significance of the historic buildings.
Design Development Process: I replanned the interior includes demolishing and constructing new interior walls to divide functional areas as per the customer's requirements while ensuring structural stability and safety standards.
It is worth noting that, council approval and guidance are not easy due to the building's heritage status in Tasmania. Therefore, the adherence to local heritage conservation laws and regulations is crucial for preserving the building's historical significance.
Outcome: Achieved council approval by adhering to heritage guidelines, meeting the client's needs while preserving the building's historical value. The renovation enhanced functionality and safety, resulting in a wellreceived transformation.