Dimitri Tan Zheqi
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INDEX
I Dimitri Tan Introduction Cirriculum Vitate
P 04-05
II GymBox
Public Gym Facility @Happy Z City
P 06-17
III Eco-Link
HDB Residntial Housing@ Kampong Bugis
P 18-35
IV Kampong Bugis Kampong Bugis Masterplan
P 36-45
Content Page 03
V Satoyama
Landed Residential Housing@11 Jalan Islin
P 45-55
VI Eden
Community Center@ Funan Digitalife Mall
P 55-63
VII The Treehouse
Quarintine Pod@Block 56 Ngee Ann Polytechnic
P 64-69
VIII Jalan Besar
Jalan Besar Site Report And Analysis
P 70-79
04 Cirriculum Vitate
Dimitri Tan Zheqi Dimitrit967@gmail.com www.issuu.com/Dimitori Tan
https://dimitrit967.wixsite.com/website-1. +65 90660137
My name is Dimitri, and I am a 3nd year student from Ngee Ann Polytechnic currently pursuing a Diploma in design,specialising in Architecture. Growing up, I have always been fascinated with how a space could entrall a unique experience, and often create a memory for one to recollect fondly. Personally reaping such experiences, im driven to understand the intracies and how to design the built environment around me.
Ciriculum Vitate 05 CIRRICULUM VITATE EDUCATION Diploma
GCE ‘O’ Levels
CO-CIRRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in design (Architecture) Cumulative GPA: 3.88
[2020 - Present]
Bukit Batok Secondary School L1R4: 14
[2016 - 2019]
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Edusave Merit Bursary Award Top 25% in terms of academic performance in level and course
[2022]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fictional DFMA House Award Voted for most unique & good quality of space and layout
[2022]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
DBS UI/UX 4D Intranet Commendation Award Top 6 shortlisted designs
[2021]
Bukit Batok Secondary School
Student Distinction Award Top 10% overall in terms of Student performance
Bukit Batok Secondary School
Eagles Award (Leadership)
SKILLS Design
Adobe
Fabircation
Visuallisation
AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Sketchup PRO Rhino 7 Photoshop Illustrator Indesign XD Hand drafting 3D Modelling Laser cutting Enscape VR Collab
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Blade Club (Fencing) Member Foil Fencer
Bukit Batok Secondary School Bukit Batok Secondary School
The Boys Brigade Student Volunteer The Boys Brigade Exco Assistant Sergeant Major
[2021 - Present] [2020 - Present]
[2016 - 2019]
EXPERIENCES & COLLABORATIONS Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Young Designer Award Competition Interior Design Competition
[2022]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mill Holland Village Competition Industrial Design Competition
[2022]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
2022 Novices Challange Singapore Fencing competition (Foil)
[2022]
[2020]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
DE Pavillion Refurbrishment proposition for schools showcase pavillion
[2021]
[2019]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Edible Garden City Service learning project with edible garden city - Community Center@ Funan Mall
[2021]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Yong En Elder Care Center Service learning project with edible gardrn city - Allotment Garderns & Gathering Area @ Alexandria
[2021]
REFEREES Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mr Raja Mohammad Fairuz Lecturer - Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Design and Environment
Raja_Mohammad_ Fairuz_MY@np.edu.sg
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mr Song Yu Chuan Lecturer - Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Design and Environment
SONG_Yu_Chuan@ np.edu.sg
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mr Jason Khiang Lecturer - Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Design and Environment
Jason_KHIANG@ np.edu.sg
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Project I - Introduction
Project I Primer Project (Year 3)
GymBox @ Happy Z City A Space For Individualistic Dedication Based within the hypothetical tower-site of the“Happy Z City”, and one of the many modular architecture attached alongside its lift core. The Gymbox is a 4 story excerise and wellness facility, designed to breathe life and drive personal dedication within its user. In an advent where the average mental health of Singaporeans are on a decline, the proposition of a excercise and wellness facility is a response to that. However, without proper dedication to take care of oneself, the mental health of one would not improve signifiantly. Therefore, The Gymbox was intentially designed with the concept to cater to different versions of dedication. From Intrinsic private forms to extrinsic methdologies of encouragment. Therefore the design of the Gymbox encourages individuals to purue their own goals, and yet share a common space
Building type Public Gym facility
Site Happy Z City
Concept A Space To Express Intrinsic and External motivators of Dedication
Date April 2022
Presentation Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project I - Introduction 07
08 Project I - Concept
Gymbox Concept Evolution The Gymbox at its core, was designed to promote and encourage varying forms of dedication amongst its intended audiences. As such, the original concept of the Gymbox was centered around the idea of Visual Connection, where the dedication of others would be put on a pedastal encouraging those around them. Further into my ideation, I then realised that there are those who prefer to have their times of dedication excercised privately. As such, I then proposed for a space which possesses both of my suggested atributes, and therefore, “a space for varying forms of dedication”
Gymbox Concept Evolution
Gymbox Concept Evolution
Project I - Allocation of Activites 09 Level 3-4 Private Individualistic Gym Pods
Atop the upper levels of the Gymbox, lies the private gym pods, posed as an attractive alternative space for those whom prefer to work out in private without the prying eyes of others. In order to promote and secure the privacy of its occupants, the Private Gym Pods are too sloped at a an increasing gradient whence one looks up from the bottom. Making it transparent yet concealed Additionally, on the highest level, there are feature pods, with views over the cityscape
Level 2 Atrium - Environmental Deck - Pavillion
At the heart of the Gymbox, lies the central atrium of the facility, which boasts views over the compound, with lightwell in the middle of the atrium that grants a peak at the public Gym and multipurpose halls, and looking up, the various priavte gyms and environmental decks The atrium also boasts an open concept which allows sufficient daylighting and natural winds Finally present within the Atrium, is an inbuilt Cafe which serves pre and post workout meals
Level 1 Open Box Gym - Multipurpose Halls
The first level of the Gymbox, boasts its exquisite open box gym concept, as well as its various multipurpose halls and specialised equipment rooms, to provide an experience where ones dedication could be put on display, both encouraging oneself and others around him. The Multipurpose halls are meant to hold various and unique styles of traning or unconventional sporting classes, like Muay Thai or Yoga. In contrast with the other spaces, for comfortibility, the Halls are air conditioned
10 Project I - Floor Plan
1st Story Plan
2nd Story Plan
1. Multipurpose Hall
2. Open Concept Gym
1. Cafe
2. Atrium
3. Toilets (Water Closet)
4. Specialised Equipment Room 1
3. Reception
4. Toilets (Showers)
5. 2nd Entrance (Via Atrium)
6. Specialised Equipment Room 2
5. Stairs 1 (Level 1-4)
6. Stairs 2 (Level 1-4)
7. Environmental Deck
8. Excercise Gym (Storefront)
7. 1st Entrance (Via Reception)
Project I - Floor Plan 11
3rd Story Plan
4th Story Plan
1. Stairs 1 (Level 1-4)
2. Stairs 2 (Level 1-4)
1. Stairs 1 (Level 1-4)
2. Stairs 2 (Level 1-4)
3. Private Gym Pods (Set 1)
4. Private Gym Pods (Set 1)
3. Toilets (Water Closet)
4. Environmental Corner
5. Private Gym Pods (Set 1)
6. Private Gym Pods (Set 2)
5. Stairs 3 (Via Environmental Deck)
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Project I - Section 1
Project I - Section 2 13
14 Project I - Sectional Perspective 1
Project I - Sectional Perspective 2 15
16 Project I - Perspective Views
1st Entrance (Via Atrium)
Open Concept Gym
Excercise gym (Storefront)
Environmental Deck (2nd Floor)
Project I - Perspective Views 17
Multipurpose Hall
Atrium
Private Gym Pods (Set 2)
Environmental Corner (4th Floor)
18 Project II - Introduction Project II Final year project (Year 2)
The Eco-Link @ Kampong Bugis A natural bridge between communities Located in Kampong Bugis Singapore. The Eco-link consists of 30 residential units catering to and facilitating the bonding amongst nucleus families as well as their neighbours. The Eco-Link utilises a paneluar DFMA system of precast concrete for a majority of the estate. To take Advantage of its unique site conditions, The Eco-Link utilises its unique u shaped residence as well as an environmental deck to take advantage of the sites everpresent North-West Winds, and beautiful scenery of the Kallang River. In order to be syncherneous with its resident park connector, the central courtyard garderns was intentionally designed to behave as the natural ‘bridge’ to the ever encompassing nature surrounding the Eco-Link.
Building type Singaporean Housing Development Board (HDB) Estate
Site Kampong Bugis Singapore
Concept Bridging a community together through nature
Date Febuary 2022
Presentation Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project II - Introduction 19
20 Project II - Concept
Eco-Link Concept Envolution The Eco-Link and its concept for a community bonded by nature was inspired by the Kampong Bugis Site report and Masterplan proposition done before this project (See pg 01-01) With the original area possessing areas in where individuals and groups gather around and under the shade of trees, as well as clubs and hobby groups utilising the space for activities. The link of nature was always present within their time at the site. Thus I hoped to take advantage and inspiration from that analysis to carry on to this project.
Stage 1 Initiating the project, I knew that the most important site conditions are the sunpaths, wind direction and the views of the river
Stage 2 The shape and form of the estate was designed to maximise views and wind patterns into the site
Stage 3 In addition to the intended allotment plot and garden area, environmental decks were utilised to take advantage of site features.
Stage 4 In order to encourage further views, a balcony and curtained wall facade was incoperated within each individual units.
Project II - Floor Plans 21 Site Plan 1. Car Park Area 2. Drop Off Area 3. Block 1 (Residential) 4. Block 2 (Residential) 5. Block 3 (Residential) 6. Block 4 (Residential) 7. Allotment Garden Area 1 8. Allotment Garden Area 2
Level 2 Environmental Deck GFA - 829 sqm Unit Count - 1 Total Gross Area - 8298 sqm
Level 3-5 Residential Levels GFA (Both Corridoors) - 95 sqm Unit Count - 5 Total Gross Area - 475 sqm
Level 6-7 Residential Levels GFA - 57 sqm Unit Count - 3 Total Gross Area - 171 sqm
22 Project II - Allocation Of Activities
Project II - Allocation Of Activities 23 Level 5-7 Rooftop Gardens
Atop the roof of the Eco-Link, lies the rooftop gardens leveled from the 5th to the 7th story. The Rooftop gardens were intended to be an alternative space where residents would be able to gather and be intuned with nature. The Staggeing heights of the Roofop gardens were intended to maximise views for each garden. intended for units who shrink in view further from the river Additionally the Rooftop gardens also utilise small light pavillions for residents to view this place as a proper space for rest
Level 2 Environmental Deck
On the second level of the estate lies the Eco-Link’s Environmental Deck. Intended for more exquisite and serene space for rest, and if appropriated for gatherings and chill sessions in times for recreation. This was intended to further take advantage of the views and appropriate winds blowing into the site. The low height of level 2 was intended to create a space which is more exclusive, yet still be bonded with nature itself.
Level 1 Community Garden Allotment Farms
On the first level of the Eco-Link, lies the community gardens and the allotment farms, meant as a space for residents to grow their own vegetations, and at the same time the bonds that they could make whilst working together to grow their hobbies. The central courtyard garden in based in the middle of the estate in order to create more visual attration to the community garden from the units. This so that users would be able to meet up and be more connected with their neighbours as they notice them working from their own units.
24 Project II - Sectional Perspective
Project II - Sectional Perspective 25
26 Project II - Unit Plan & DFMA Considerations
Unit Type 1 3 Room HDB Flat (82Sqm)
Unit Type 1 3 Room HDB Flat (82Sqm)
Project II - Unit Plan & DFMA Considerations 27
Unit Type 1 3 Room HDB Flat (82Sqm)
28 Project II - Section
Project II - Section 29
30 Project II - Sectional Pespective
Project II - Sectional Pespective 31
32 Project II - Outdoor Renderings
Drop Off Points
Rooftop Garden
Communial Courtyard Garderns
Communial Courtyard Garderns 2
Project II - Indoor Renderings 33
Bedroom
Kitchen
Washroom
Living Room
34 Project II -Scale Model 1:250
Project II - Scale Model 1:250 35
36 Project III - Introduction Project III Masterplanning Project
Masterplan@ Kampong Bugis Empowering communities - Enlivening Spaces - Embracing Nature The driving concepts for this masterplan are “Empowering Communities Enlivening Spaces - Embracing Nature”, which was intended to combat the sociological stigma that spaces within the central buissness district would not be able to be green and open spaces. Through this Masterplan project, our main priorities were indeed, to encourage more green spaces, and at the same time, be courteous to surrounding infastructure and spaces. This is to encourage a more seemless ueser experience as they enter the site and interact with the environment around them.
Building type Not Applicable
Site Kampong Bugis Singapore
Concept Empowering communities Enlivening Spaces Embracing Nature
Date December 2021
Presentation Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project III - Introdution 37
38 Project III - Concept
Kampong Bugis Masterplan
Crucial Site Observations
The Kampong Bugis Site is 8.20 Ha Site, based along the Rochor River, and is in close proximity to the city, as well as 3 MRT Stations. The Space was envisioned to be a car-lite, attractive waterfront residential prescinct, which is both community centric and sustainable. Within the Site, there were individuals and clubs whom utilised the space for their own activities and gatherings. As seen that it is a promising space with copius amounts of undeveloped land.
Open Green Field
Activities and Park Connector
Club Activities (Droning)
Project III - Zoning 39 Kampong Bugis Masterplan Zoning
40 Project III - Connectivty & Site Considerations
Response 1: Hindu Temple The Hindu temple located to the west of the site, has to be conserved and respected.
Response 2: Rochor Canal The Rochor Canal, often produces unesasy Olfactory sensations nearing the canal.
Response 3: Kallang River The Kallang River possess an excellent view, as well as hosting certain boating clubs and activities occassionally
Response 4: (Future) Hotel There are future high rise developments plans to the north of the site. Sun paths could be affected by further developments.
Project III - Elevations 41
42 Project III - Section
Project III - Section & Allotment Of Activities 43
44 Project III - Renders
Ariel View 1 (Rochor River)
Ariel View 2 (Rochor River)
Ariel View 3 (Rochor River)
Ariel View 1 (Kallang Road)
Project III - Renderings 45
The Colony
The Colony
The Urban Cloud
The Colony
46 Project IV - Introduction Project IV Primer Project (Year 2)
The Satoyama House Pacing the family Located in 11 Jalan Islin, the satoyama house is a residential terrace housing utilising a Light Gauge steel DFMA System. The concept of the house was to slow down the fast paced lifestyles of its residng family members. With families taking up more repsonisbilities and duties within their school and workplaces. The Satoyama house was deisgned to provide a place of repsite for weary and hastened individuals. The Satoyama house was designed to utilise the art of the Satoyama concept which is to admire greenery. It is through that concept which drives the green spaces and the opportunities for individuals to slow down and take in their surroundings fully.
Building type Residential Housing
Site 11 Jalan Islin
Concept Slowing down family lifestyles
Date April 2021
Presentation Sketchup, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project IV - Introduction 47
48 Project IV - Concept
Satoyama Concept With the “Satoyama House” Utilising the art of the satoyama concept to admire greenery, was derived from the growing stresses and fast paced lifestyles of everyday Singaporeans. Therefore the concept which drives green spaces and slowing down the pace of life of its inhabitants. This is mainly exemplified through its courtyard, which affects all levels of the house, by creating a crevice that makes its inhabitants walk around it. Allowing for the appreciation of the greenery below and effectively slowing down the day to day processes of its users.
Project IV - Section 49
50 Project IV - Floor Plans
Project IV - DFMA Considerations 51
52 Project IV - Renders
Dining Room
View from kitchen
Living Room
View from bedroom 1
Project IV - Renders 53
Stairway corridoor
Walkway
Panoramic view of living room
View from masterbedroom
54 Project IV - Scale Model 1:250
Project IV -Scale Model 1:250 55
56 Project V - Introduction Project V Final Semester Project (Year 2)
EDEN A Natural Respite The “Eden” for Edible Garden City (Funan), for a space which would help them achieve their goal of creating a space at Funan that brings the community together, as well as to create a positive environmental impact in Singapore. “Eden” is based on the Rooftop of Funan Mall, within a quite and tranquil landscape, possessing an encompassing vast view over Singapore’s CBD Area. The inspiration of a grove concept was derived for “Eden” is derived from a personal experience of peace and comfort created by the site’s enveloping greenery during a site. As Such I plan on capitalising on the present tranquil ambience of the Site, to create a safe space of respite for all to rest and ease into relaxation, only to be enhanced by the aesthetic and ambience of nature. Possessing 3 Main Spaces, that being its main compound, the teahouse and finally the Communal Lawn area.
Building type Community Center
Site Funan Digitalife Mall
Concept A Natural Respite admist the bustle of the mall
Date April 2021
Presentation Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project V - Introduction 57
58 Project V - Concept
Eden The further development and the name of my proposed community center was inspired by the “Garden of Eden” from biblical story of Christian Media. In which, it was coined as a luxurant place of paradise and rest, with “every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food”. As such, the concept of a teahouse was inspired by the bountiful trees of plesant fruit and sight, and the multipurpose hall was inspired by its desciption of a place for “supposed freedom of choice”.
Project V - Section & Material Template 59 Section Marker
Material Template Roof Shingles Gulam Wood Pre-Cast Concrete Light Gauge Steel Tatami Mat
60 Project V - Sectional Detail
Project V - Axenometric 61
62 Project V - Renders
Front Elevation of Eden
Allotment Garderns
Teahouse Elevation
Teahouse Counter
Project V -Renders 63
Allotment Garderns
Back elevation of Eden
Vernadar passageway
Interior View of the MPH
64 Project VI - Introduction Project VI Primer Project (Year 2)
The Treehouse Natural Quarantine Located within the quaint and serene park of Ngee ann Polytehcnic.The Treehouse is a 2 story quarantine capsule to be implemented and used by students during the Covid19 Pandemic in an advent of a possible infection. Under normal circumstances, the quarantine Pod also serves as a termpoary residence for students who wish to stay overnight in campus. With the location of the Treehouse being being in close proximity to the polytehcnic’s Indoor sports hall. The Pod could also serve as a tempary rest pit, before a student heads for their Sports CCA. In addition, the Pod is equipped with a small area for light exercise, serving as its plus programe activity.
Building type Quarantine Pod
Site Ngee Ann Polytehcnic
Concept A Natural Link
Date September 2020
Presentation Rhino, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project VI - Introduction 65
66 Project VI - Concept
Inspiration of the treehouse This Architecture project started cumulated from a module lecture understanding shape extraction and borrowing of related and interesting objects. Coined “Parasite” The object to be shape extracted is a micro-organism, and my respective identificatins as shown here. After conceptualising my shape, and building style, I decided to work on a piece of land with appropriate views over a river, and 2 trees centralised around the area. This is in response to my ideation to build around the trees as a form of support and inclusivity to the area. In other words, being a Para-Site.
The base of the treehouse has been majorly influenced by the aftorementioned, shaped borrowing of my assigned micro-organism, as well as the respective landscape which I had chosen my Quarintine Pod to be based at. In addition, the extended balcony was in repsonse to the views around the site and my proposed plus programe, gymming.
Project VI - Schemetic Plan 67
68 Project VI - Renders
Project VI - Renders 69
Stairway
Plus Programe Gymming
Study Room
Exterior Staircase
70 Project VII - Introduction Project VII Urban Analysis Project
Jalan Besar Urban Analysis Empowering communities - Enlivening Spaces - Embracing Nature The Jalan Besar Urban Analysis, was a 9 step process group project, which are the analysis of the following in its respective order. “Site Infomation, Climate Analysis, Site Observations, Urban Analysis, Identification and documentation of potential sites, Case studies of prominent buildings around the area, Sociological factors and finally our synthesis of report and findings. For more infomation please refer to our Issu Publication https://issuu.com/dimitoritan/docs/jalan_besar_report
Building type Not Applicable
Site Jalan Besar
Concept Integrated Spaces, Inclusive Communities, Introduced Identity
Date June 2022
Presentation Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator,Enscape
Project VII - Introduction 71
72 Project VII - 3D Diagrams Void Spaces - Solid Buildings
Mono buildings - Hybrid Buildings
Project VII - 2D Diagrams 73 Building Typologies
Building Heights
74 Project VII - Urban Section
Project VII - Urban Section 75
76 Project VII - Site 1 Details
Site Plan & Vegetation
Utilities and Guidlines
Site 1 Section 1
Site 1 Section 2
Project VII - Site 2 Details 77
Site Plan & Vegetation
Utilities and Guidlines
Site 2 Section 1
Site 2 Section 2
78 Project VII - User Analysis
Survey
Survey Responses
Key Issues
Key Users and Needs
Project VII - Design Vision & Principles 79
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