Architecture Portfolio: Compilation of Academic Assignments & Works

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO 2019-2022

SELF INTRODUCTION Hi, I am Chao Zhe, a fresh-grad in Architecture from Singapore Polytechnic. I like to observe different aspects of the world that we live in. Therefore, I tend to see things in the big picture and always have different perspectives from others. Being an architecture student, I always tell myself to be explorative, creative, and yet be capable of planning and organizing my own schedule. I am well equipped with leadership skills where I lead the team with a clear vision of the end goal we want to achieve. Thus, I always been volunteering as the leader in most of the group works.

CONTENT PAGE 01. PROJECT THUMBNAILS 02. INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

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03. MATERIALS & ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGIES

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04. ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

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05. HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

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06. ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

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07. TECHNICAL STUDIES - LEUTSCHENBACH SCHOOL

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08. DP ARCHITECTS - INTERNSHIP

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09. IBDC 2021 - TIMAH HEIGHTS (TEAM COVID ARCHI)

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10. OTHER MODULES

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

PROJECT THUMBNAILS

CASE STUDY - UNITE D’ HABITATION

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - SCHEMATIC DESIGN

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

VIEWPOINT HOUSE - FINAL DESIGN

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

CASE STUDY - UNITE D’ HABITATION

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

PPVC CONSTRUCTION & SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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PROJECT THUMBNAILS

BUILDING PLAN SUBMISSION - 1ST STOREY PLAN

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

SYNYPARCHO - FINAL PRESENTATION BOARD

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

SYNYPARCHO - CASE STUDIES RESEARCH

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

SYNYPARCHO - CONCEPTUAL SKETCH & PARTI DIAGRAM

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

SYNYPARCHO - FLOOR PLANS DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

BUILDING PLANS SUBMISSION - 1ST STOREY PLAN

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

BUILDING PLANS SUBMISSION - SECTION & ELEVATION

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - FINAL PRESENTATION BOARD

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - SCHEMATIC DESIGN

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - STUDY OF USER JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - MASSING EXPLORATION

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - PROGRAMMATIC DISTRIBUTION AND LAYOUT

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

AFFINITY RESIDENCES - FEATURE SPACE

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INTEGRATED PROJECT STUDIO

VIEWPOINT HOUSE - BOARDS PRESENTATION

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MATERIALS & ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGIES

PPVC LAYOUT DESIGN 26

MATERIALS & ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGIES

PPVC JOINERIES DETAILS 27

MATERIALS & ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGIES

PPVC MODULES CONSTRUCTION 28

MATERIALS & ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGIES

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDY - FACADE SYSTEMS & PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

RENEWABLE ENERGIES

This building has utilised and planned for its water management. From the rainwater being collected in the retention pond, direct to some appliances or HVAC systems, discharge out through some of the facade features and eventually reach at the artificial river for harvesting purposes. This building has shown a holistic rainwater harvesting system and has utilised every single drop of water that is happening within the site.

WATER EFFICIENCY

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE LAYOUT

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LIGHTING LAYOUT PLAN 33

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

This 3D model illustrates how a massing model can be started from a basic rectangular form that explains the predominance of the right angle in architectural plan.

[DWELLING UNITS]

ROOFTOP GARDEN Le Corbusier never let go a chance, therefore he utilised the roof and turned into a roof terrace, turning into a most social part of the building. It consists of a swimming pool, a running track, a childcare, a cafe and other facilities. The roof terrace will turn alive every evening fulfilling with laughters and joys.

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The massing model was then splitted into 3 parts which allows each storey to have corridor and units align on both sides of the corridor.

This 3D model is showing how every units are being planned out in phase 1. Each storey has a corridor and units are splitted on both side of the corridor. Corridor is narrow and creates an infinity walkway to one end.

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The massing model described both units are interlocking with each others, greatly reduced the number of corridor on every 3 storeys.

In order to reduce the number of corridors, the units were shifted and interlocked with each others, forming a bigger volume space and providing a triple volume space in every unit.

ELEVATED STREETS [DWELLING UNITS]

Le Corbusier’s massing model always started off with a rectangular box which helps him to explore the relationship within the box.

HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

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The elevated streets are located on 7th and 8th storeys, providing the daily supplies for the dwellers. It served as a communal platform where all the dwellers can meet each others at this area.

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The final massing model was made by extending the upper and bottommost to one end, providing a spatial experience within unit.

To enhance the spatial experience within the unit, the units were extended to one end, giving a double volume space while allowing views on both sides.

CONCRETE PILOTIS

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [MASSING]

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

Le Corbusier had developed a magnificent structural work in Unite D’ Habitation. One of his five architecture points, Pilotis, has been turned into a significant spot in this project.

Secondary beam

Truss

Primary beam

Primary beam

Pilotis

In this project, pilotis served as an exposed foundation to support the thick floor slab, forming a new platform that allowed columns resting on it.

Therefore, the Pilotis is in a massive form and have structural system running below the thick floor slab.

LOADS

Columns

LOADS

This Revit drawing shows the magnificent of structural work that Le Corbusier had done. With the thick floor slab being raised up, all the columns are resting on it. Beams and columns are forming the skeletal structural above the thick floor slab which make this structural work amazing.

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [STRUCTURE]

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

FRAMED STRUCTURE This is the conceptual structural drawing for an ordinary layout. However, due to the spatial arrangement proposed by Le Corbusier, the framed structure was turned into a more complex form in order to align with Le Corbusier’s idea.

Secondary beams was kicked in in order to accommodate the double volume space that Le Corbusier intended to provide. It also helps to reduce the numbers of columns and the amount of dead load to the building.

SKIN STRUCTURE & FABRIC STRUCTURE The outdoor of communal space is sheltered by this fabric structure. Unlike typical structural roof, fabric structure provides a more flexible shape to the roof.

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [STRUCTURE]

LOAD BEARING WALL This is an outdoor concrete staircase where it leads to the elevated street on 7th and 8th floors. This staircase is supported by a load bearing wall in the middle. The staircase is wrapping around the load bearing wall and travels up to 7th storey.

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE [DWELLING UNITS]

[OVERALL]

DEGREE OF PRIVACY:

COMMON AREA

SEMI-PUBLIC

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [PUBLIC VS PRIVATE]

SEMI-PRIVATE

[ UNIT APARTMENTS]

PRIVATE

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

The reasons behind of the equilibrium of distributed spaces is because Le Corbusier had proposed a well planned spaces arrangement. The common areas are not packed in one area but all around the vertical city. By all means, the public spaces are mainly located on the ground, the elevated streets (7th and 8th floors) and on the roof terrace. Thus, the dwelling units are being sandwiched by these communal spaces. Besides, this allow the users to explore around the building because of the spaces that being planned. The well distribution of spaces make the circulation works. Moreover, there are some semi-private balconies on every floor that would allow the dwellers meet each others. This has shown the expression of a city where a place that allow the residents to meet each others, forming a good neighbourhood. Above all, Le Corbusier had solved the modern man’s dwelling while bonding the residents within the ‘Vertical Garden City’.

The spaces in Unite D’ Habitation are well distributed that it shows the equilibrium of the public and private as well as indoor and outdoor spaces. The main spaces were distributed for the dwelling units where others areas were distributed to the communal spaces (public spaces). Le corbusier focused on the public facilities in order to fulfill his design concept of ‘Vertical Garden City’. Amazingly, he proposed more than 10 public areas for the residents or visitors to hang up with. It seems to be over providing the public spaces. However, in general, half of them are serving for essential services, e.g health centre, nursery and etc.

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [PROGRAMMATIC DISTRIBUTION]

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Windows

Brise Soleil Window High angle sun’s rays (60°)

The perspective drawing helps to illustrate facade overall looks. It show the colors and facade form from East and South elevations. From this perspective, you will spot the differences on east Facade and how it is being treated.

Balcony

Double-volume living area

During summer, the high angle sun rays will bring in excessive heat into the building. In order to prevent this, the brise soleil helps to block off the heat coming into the double-volume living area. It reflects the direct sunlight while allowing the indirect sunlight into the dwelling unit. Therefore, the residential units are always well lit during the summer

During winter

Brise Soleil

Brise Soleil

Balcony (Floor slab)

HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

During summer

Since the main elevations are facing east and west.

Thus, they have to due with the high angle sun rays during the summer and also invite the sun into the building during winter. It was a challenging process to deal with the site context. The sun shading device that has been implemented in this project is Brise Soleil. It is made out of concrete and is a good heat insulator.

The brise soleil is a horizontal facade element in Unite D’ Habitation.

Window SketchUp perspective view

Actual building perspective view

Low angle sun’s rays (30°)

Balcony

Double-volume living area

During winter, the heat is important to deal with the cold weather. The low angle sun rays help to solve this issue. With the installation of brise soleil, the sun rays would not be blocked as it is placed horizontally. Therefore, the heat could come into the dwelling units and keep the units warmer.

UNITE D’ HABITATION - 7 LINES OF INQUIRY [FACADE]

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

GOLDEN MILE COMPLEX - HISTORICAL THREAD

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HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE Vision: Utopian imagination, a city of tomorrow, catalysis and micro sum of what is yet to come on a bigger scale Intent: Creating a frictionless expansion of the city through linear urban development Movement: Japanese Metabolist movement in the 60s where the image of the cities and architectures shared the abilities of living organisms by growing, reproducing and transforming in response to their environment High density, vertical and 'self contained city' “City room” Approach: Arrangement of scales of spaces levels and moment to invite people in and to accommodate them at a variety of ways and speed Node for open-ended expansion and 'uncontainment' ● ● ●

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The primary intention was to function as 'A city within a city' - an independently vibrant location that mixed multiple uses Considering a large scale project at that era, GMC is a collective form that encapsulates a part of the city that framed into a single structure, with an integration programmes of 'live, work and play' It was designed to solve the overpopulation issue hence caters for all people at post independence era. However, due to the location of the site and the mixed use typology, the developers packaged Golden Mile Complex as the luxury apartments that have the panorama sea views with offices and commercial shophouses beneath the residential units The architects roles in shaping social system are revealed in the programmatic distribution. As all the programmes/ facilities will then being used by the targeted people. The strategies to create/ form a community are relatively important because it will affect the overall design as well as the users appearance (behavior?).

Therefore, the consideration of user experience should be taken and put in concern by the architects The developers that help to promote the building also play a role. As mentioned earlier, Golden Mile Complex was packaged as luxury apartments that have a balcony facing towards Kallang Basin. It was a dream house for most of the people at that era and only the rich can afford the residential units.

GOLDEN MILE COMPLEX - SOCIAL THREAD

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ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

FLOOR PLAN TONING - IMPROVED AND REFINED

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FLOOR PLAN TONING 45

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

BATHROOM CONCEPT & DETAILING 46

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

REVIT ADAPTIVE FURNITURE 47

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS GREAT COURT MUSEUM MASSING ILLUSTRATION

GRID SHELL STRUCTURE

DOME STRUCTURE

REVIT ADAPTIVE COMPONENTS - GREAT COURT, BRITISH MUSEUM

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PHOTOSHOP - SITE ANALYSIS 49

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

LUMION RENDERED IMAGES

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

V-RAY RENDERED IMAGES

ENSCAPE RENDERED IMAGES

RENDERED SOFTWARES

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SKETCHUP - 3D MODEL 51

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

REVIT - 3D MODEL 52

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

REVIT - SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE 53

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

REVIT - SECTIONAL DETAILING 54

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNICAL STUDIES LEUTSCHENBACH SCHOOL

TECHNICAL STUDIES

DRAFTING SKETCHES

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TECHNICAL STUDIES

Uberhonte Chambered System

Zweigurt Two-chord System

Zweigurt Two-chord System

Zweigurt Two-chord System

Tripod Columns Superstructure (Color coded)

SUPERSTRUCTURE

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TECHNICAL STUDIES Composite Floor Details

Facade Details

Columns and Beam Connection

Structural System (Section)

This section shows the longer structure span of Leutschenbach School. It illustrates the hybrid system as well as the steel trusses and the composite concrete floor slabs.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM - SECTION

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TECHNICAL STUDIES

Outdoor Raised Floor

Composite Floor Details

M&E Services Illustration

COMPOSITE FLOOR

In view of different climate for different seasons, thermal radiation floor system is adapted in this building. This system is able to interchange between cooling and heating for the floor slab hence no HVAC system is required in this building.

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TECHNICAL STUDIES At the gymnasium on the 6th story, the 2 double glazed full height facade reaches up to 8m. There was much consideration made to the glass before construction.

During the construction phase, it was hard to fabricate and install it hence the architect decides to split them into 2 for easier transportation and installation.

It uses a double-glazed glass, mainly due to space activities the students will be using the space for hence resisting incoming loads.

The triple glazing along the facades of the building is a smart design method of smoothing the internal and external.

Doors are mounted with steel frames along the glass walls, such that when it is anchored down, there is no loads transferred from the door to the glass walls, which is made up of translucent profiled glass. They did this to prevent water damage.

LIGHTWEIGHT FACADE

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TECHNICAL STUDIES HOLLOW STRUCTURE

DRYWALL DETAILS

Part Section

DRYWALL DETAILS

This is a drywall construction details. The U-channel section is mounted on the floor slab to hold the entire drywall. The intermediate drywall structure must have a galvanised steel hollow structure to prevent deformation of the wall. The infill will be the rock wool insulation and finished with plasterboard shaftliner panels.

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Drainage Details

TECHNICAL STUDIES

Roof Details

Suspended Ceiling Details Roof Structure (Part Section)

OVERALL ROOF STRUCTURE

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TECHNICAL STUDIES Skylight (Implementation)

Gypsum Board Termination

The skylight is implemented at the pitched roof as the central part of the roof is accommodate with the m&e services.

The gypsum board is extended up to the skylight to conceal the roof structure.

The skylight is double glazed to prevent excessive heat going into the building. The steel glass clamp is to hold the window frame tighten for safety purposes.

Skylight Details

SKYLIGHT DETAILS

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TECHNICAL STUDIES Drainage (Key Plan)

The gutter is interconnected with the steel structure as well. The gutter is indirectly sitting on top of the steel truss structure. There is an additional UPE section that raised the gutter up to meet the roof eaves in order to function it efficiently. Below the gutter has an insulation layer that being boxed out. This insulation layer helps to prevent heat gains from the outside. Moreover, there is a ventilation zone beside the gutter to prevent rainwater splashing out of the gutter.

Drainage Details

DRAINAGE

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TECHNICAL STUDIES Gypsum Board Junction

Angled L-plate

Suspended Ceiling Details

Gypsum Board Termination

This drawing illustrates the gypsum board and plaster suspended ceilings. It is directly mounted to the steel truss roof structure.

Therefore, the main grid hangers need to be provided to support the keels (T-Channels). Additional angle plates are needed to brace the hangers and steel trusses to keep them in place. Next, T-bar main keel need to be set up to form the grid according to the gypsum board size. The first diagram shows the junction of the gypsum board where it has a 20mm allowance before the boards meet. On the next diagram, it shows the gypsum board termination with an angled L-plate. This is to ensure a smooth edge is shown at the ceiling soffit.

SUSPENDED CEILING DETAILS

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DP ARCHITECTS INTERNSHIP

OFFICES - CASE STUDIES 67

DP ARCHITECTS - INTERNSHIP

DP ARCHITECTS - INTERNSHIP

GUOCO MIDTOWN - REQUEST FOR VARIATION ORDERS

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DP ARCHITECTS - INTERNSHIP

SANCTUARY CLUBHOUSE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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IBDC 2021 - TIMAH HEIGHTS TEAM COVID ARCHI

INTERNATIONAAL BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION

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TIMAH HEIGHTS - IBDC TEAM COVID ARCHI

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INTERNATIONAAL BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION

TIMAH HEIGHTS - RADIANT VARIATION UNDERFLOOR COOLING SYSTEM

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INTERNATIONAAL BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION

TIMAH HEIGHTS - PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS SOLAR PANELS

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INTERNATIONAAL BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION BEDROOM KITCHEN/YARD LIVING/DINING MASTER BEDROOM MASTER JUNIOR BEDROOM

TIMAH HEIGHTS - PPVC MODULES VARIATION

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IBDC - E-CERT 75 07

INTERNATIONAAL BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION

OTHER PROJECTS

ELECTIVES MODULES Our goal is to create a permanent shelter that is able to attach to a building facade. In view of the fundamental construction technology we have, the module can be done as shown. By implementing the knowledge of digital fabrication, we intended to create a modular stacking system in a way that allows each module to interconnect with each other.

FAB STUDIO

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ELECTIVES MODULES Concept: Conducting online activities that connects elderly through an online device from the webcam Vision: For elders to be able to meet new people near them To keep them entertained at home without going outside of the house to catch up with their friends/family.

Emergency button added on device to allow them to have easy access to help in case of an emergency Consists of only one application in the device to prevent confusion for the users.

ELDER MEET - INNOVATIVE DESIGN STUDIO

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