Portfolio 2026 - Naddina

A R C H I T E C T U R A L

P O R T F O L I O

NADDINA NORRIDZUAN 2021 - 2026

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCES

SMK USJ 12 High School Diploma, Computer Science 2016 – 2020 Graphic Designer for Magazine Club & Librarians Board Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML, SQL, Databases

Freelance Graphic Designer Self-employed 2020 – 2021 Remote Designed promotional materials for Toyota Gazoo Racing, including posters, race graphics, and racer p‌hotographs.

Collaborated with clients to meet design expectations and enhance audience engagement.

Taylor's College Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE) Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 CGPA‌: 3.92 Graphic Designer in Magazine Club (ETC. Des‌ign Department) Universiti Teknologi MARA Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture, Architecture Aug 2023 – Mar 2026 CGPA‌: 3.83 Financial Coo‌rdinator for Architectural Review Days (Blaquer & T-rmina) and Architectural Documentation (Revue) Skills: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop

Architec‌tural Intern TKCA Architects Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 Bukit Jalil · On-site Project lead for ARCHIDEX booth design‌ Collaborate with client and manufacturer for elements in booth design‌ Prepared working drawings, construction and assembly drawings‌ Assist in housing development project drawings and presentation Architec‌tural Intern Native ‌Concept Architecture Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 Shah Alam, Se‌langor, Malaysia · On-site Collaborated in Dubai Urban Elements Competition; graphics, design ideas and presentation board‌ Prepared proposal drawings and presentation for residential project‌

A B O U T

AWARDS ‘Anugerah Emas’ Pencapaian SPM Straight A's‌ Taylor's Top Achievers Award‌ Best Model Making (Semester 07)‌ Best Overall Design Development Process (Semester 08)‌‌ Dean’s List 2021 - 2026

SKILLS

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Enscape

D5 Render

Lumion

SketchUp

A highly motivated architecture student with a strong background in technology and software applications, leveraging two years of experience in computer science to enhance architectural design and digital workflows.

Passionate about integrating cultural influences into architectural solutions, creating contextually rich and sustainable designs.

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia +6019-2257812 dina.ridzuan@gmail.com

H I G H L I G H T S

studio work semester 08

studio work semester 07

studio work semester 05

SYNCOPA-CITY

THE SOCIAL CONDENSER

SAWAH LINK

community music and creative hub

social-housing‌

contemporary cultural h‌ub

F E ATU R E D PR OJ ECT

SYNCOPA-CITY MAR - AUG 2026 // a youth-oriented music and creative hub located at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur. The project is designed to promote learning, social interaction and emotional well-being through inclusive musical and creative experiences. Inspired by the characteristics of live music, including syncopation, improvisation, polyphony and unpredictability, the architectural language combines fluid circulation with angular forms and contrasting spatial conditions. Through galleries, performance spaces, creative studios, practice pods and a central jamming area, Syncopa-City provides an accessible third place where young people can gather, collaborate, learn and express themselves within the urban environment.

Building Type Youth Music and Creative Hub Building Size ~3250sqm Location Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur Target Users Students, youth, musicians, creative communities and park visitors Main Issue Lack of accessible, affordable and informal creative third spaces for urban youth Key Programmes Central Jam, Galleries, Performance Terrace, Practice Pods, Creative Workshops, Study Zone, Lounge and Café

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Schools, Institutions

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FOR THE YOUTH

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The wider context has a particularly strong youth presence, with numerous schools, colleges and learning institutions located within the surrounding area.‌

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Students form a significant proportion of the potential user group; however, most nearby spaces are formal, institutional or commercially driven. There are limited informal and affordable places where young people can gather, create, perform and socialise without the pressure to study, purchase products or attend organised events.

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa provides an appropriate setting for the project because of its existing role as a public recreational destination. Its open landscape, pedestrian activity and connection to nature offer an opportunity to introduce a youth-oriented creative hub that complements the park rather than functioning as an isolated cultural building.

LEGEND 1

DROP OFF / FOYER

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BULKY WASTE ROOM

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LOBBY

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FIRE CONTROL ROOM

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MUSIC EQUIPMENT ROOM 18

FIRE WATER TANK & PUMP ROOM

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GARDENER’S STORAGE

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SUCTION TANK & PUMP ROOM

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GENERAL STORAGE

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TUNNEL WALKWAY

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SECURITY ROOM

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COURTYARD

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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OPEN SEATING

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GALLERY 1: ANTICIPATION

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JAMMING SPACE

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MUSIC GLASS VIEW

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PERFORMANCE AREA

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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MSB

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TOILETS

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MDF

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SURAU

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ELECTRICAL ROOM

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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LOADING BAY

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REFUSE CHAMBER

MUSIC THEORY DISCUSSION ZONE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN‌ NTS

F E ATU R E D PR OJ ECT

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LEGEND 1

CAFE

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OUTDOOR CAFE

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CAFE BOH

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ADMIN OFFICE

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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GALLERY 2: ANTICIPATION

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MUSIC GLASS VIEW

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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RECORDING STUDIOS

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BRIDGE CORRIDOR

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TOILETS

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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RECORDING BOOTH

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EDITING BOOTH

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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PROGRAMMES

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN NTS

The first-floor plan accommodates the project’s primary educational, creative and communal programmes, including galleries, workshops, practice spaces and supporting facilities. These functions are organised around a fluid circulation network that encourages exploration, interaction and visual connection between spaces. In contrast, the rooftop level provides a more open and flexible environment for performances, informal gatherings and outdoor activities.

Together, both levels establish a clear spatial hierarchy that transitions from focused indoor programmes to more expressive and publicly accessible spaces.

LEGEND 1

MUSIC DECK

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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FIRE STAIRCASE

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VIEWING DECK

ROOFTOP FLOOR PLAN NTS

RECORDED MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

CONCEPT & PATTERN MAPPING Derived from a comparative study of recorded music and live music. Recorded music follows a fixed and repeatable sequence, producing a controlled experience with a clear beginning, progression and ending.

Live music is more spontaneous and unpredictable, shaped by interaction, improvisation and changing emotional intensity.

The project adopts the qualities of live music to create an architecture that encourages exploration, participation and unexpected encounters. Rather than organising the building through a rigid and predetermined route, spaces branch from a central communal core and allow users to move, pause, gather and perform in different ways.

main space supporting space

supporting space supporting space

entry

main space

F E ATU R E D PR OJ ECT spikes: rigidity anticipation rhythm syncopations

strong 4/4 beats imitating popular live music rhythm played by the youth; pop genre.

curves: fluidity surprise live improvisation main space

separating and marking main or supporting spaces.

main space

main space

supporting space

*front view: to emphasise main spaces

supporting space

supporting space

transition line

main space *side view: to emphasise hierarchy through heights (peaks) and volume

PEAKS, OVERLAPS, IMPROVISATION

The elevations express the project’s architectural translation of live music through layered forms, shifting rooflines and contrasting geometric rhythms. Peaks, overlaps and irregular intervals create a dynamic composition that reflects improvisation, syncopation and variation, while the lower horizontal elements establish‌ visual balance and continuity with the surrounding landscape. Together, the south and west elevations reveal how the building moves between moments of intensity and restraint, forming a distinctive identity that responds to both its musical concept and park setting.

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The interior spaces are shaped by a deliberate contrast between compression and openness, creating varied spatial experiences throughout the building. Angled walls, dramatic roof forms and carefully positioned skylights introduce controlled natural light, while perforated timber panels and darker finishes support the acoustic requirements of the music-focused programmes. These elements create immersive environments that encourage concentration, exploration and creative expression.‌

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F E ATU R E D PR OJ ECT

SPATIAL EXPERIENCE AND SECTIONAL EXPRESSION

The sections illustrate how Syncopa-City’s angular external form shapes a series of varied internal environments. Changes in roof height create alternating moments of compression and openness, while strategically positioned skylights introduce controlled natural light into deeper areas of the building. This spatial variation supports the different levels of focus, interaction and performance required across the programme.

Within the recording and practice spaces, perforated timber panels provide acoustic absorption while contributing warmth and texture to the interior. The combination of filtered daylight, darker finishes and enclosed

proportions

creates

an

immersive

atmosphere

that

encourages concentration and creative expression, while maintaining a visual connection to the surrounding landscape.

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ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE Syncopa-City integrates passive cooling, daylighting, natural ventilation, acoustic control and efficient building systems into its architectural design. Deep overhangs, elevated structures, courtyards and high-level openings reduce heat gain and improve airflow, while controlled openings and acoustic materials protect sound-sensitive spaces. Rainwater collection, solar panels and lightweight long-span steel structures further support environmental performance and spatial flexibility.

STUDIO PROJECT

THE SOCIAL CONDENSER OCT 2025 - FEB 2026 // a social housing development in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, provides approximately 80 residential units for the B40 community. Guided by the concept of a “Social Condenser”, the design incorporates shared corridors, communal decks and social spaces to encourage interaction, community bonding and economic activity. The project also applies Industrialised Building System (IBS) principles through modular planning, repetitive structural components and prefabricated construction, improving efficiency, affordability, quality control and future scalability.

COMBATING STIGMA, THROUGH DIGNITY BY DESIGN To increase the quality of life for the B40 demographic, the design rejects the traditional "dormitory" model of social housing. Instead, it introduces "Productive Architecture":‌

Micro-Entrepreneurship: The "Type A" unit is specifically zoned to accommodate home-based enterprises (sewing, baking, digital services). This allows residents to generate income within their homes, directly addressing the economic stagnation often associated with B40 communities.‌ Infrastructure for Ambition: The building services—specifically high-speed fiber data and robust electrical loading—are sized not just for living, but for working. This empowers residents to participate in the digital economy, effectively bridging the digital divide.

Building Type Residential Social Housing Building Size ~24790sqm Location Masjid Kampung Sungai Buloh, Selangor Target Users B40 (Below 40% income group) locals Main Issue Isolation, Lack of Accessibility, B40 and PPR (People’s Housing Project) stereotypes Key Programmes Productivity zones (Economic Layer, Entrepreneur Unit), Community Hall, Accessibility Unit, Connection Pathway, Education Hub

STUDIO PROJECT

LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN (NTS)

MODULAR PLANNING The floor plans illustrate a clear and systematic residential arrangement developed through repetitive modular units, an efficient structural grid and a central circulation spine. Residential spaces are organised along shared corridors that connect the different blocks, vertical circulation cores and communal facilities, ensuring convenient access while encouraging regular encounters between residents. Variations in the planning of each level introduce shared decks, activity areas and social nodes at strategic locations, allowing everyday circulation spaces to function as extensions of the community environment rather than purely transitional zones.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The design development begins with a modular residential massing arranged to establish an efficient structural and spatial framework. Lift cores are then introduced as primary vertical circulation points, improving accessibility and organising movement throughout the development. Strategic voids are carved between the residential blocks to bring daylight and natural ventilation into the internal spaces while creating visual connections across different levels. Finally, elevated bridges connect the separated blocks and communal areas, transforming circulation into shared social spaces that encourage interaction and reinforce the project’s Social Condenser concept.

LEVEL 7 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 8 FLOOR PLAN (NTS)

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STUDIO PROJECT Designed as an entrepreneur unit that combines residential living with space for

small-scale

activities.

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income-generating

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generous

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function as a home office, workspace informal

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productivity

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accessible and

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convenient

sanitary access

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reduce

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independence, comfort and safety in

home within an affordable housing environment.

mobility.

kitchen. Furniture and internal spaces

and enabling residents to work from UNIT TYPE A FLOOR PLAN (NTS)

for

between the bedroom, living area and

spaces. This supports the project’s concept

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movement,

private bedrooms and shared living

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designed

prioritises wider circulation, simplified

maintaining clear separation between

Social

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persons with disabilities and residents

flexible layout allows selected areas to

or

accessible

UNIT TYPE B FLOOR PLAN (NTS)

daily living.

SAWAH LINK MAR - AUG 2025 //a contemporary cultural hub inspired by the rhythmic beauty of Malaysia’s traditional paddy fields, seamlessly blending heritage with modern architecture. Its cascading rooflines and layered terraces echo the stepped rice fields, creating a dynamic interplay of form and function. Vertical slatted facades, infused with green elements, provide both shade and natural ventilation while symbolizing the organic growth of rice stalks.

Building Type Cultural Hub Building Size ~2400sqm Location Pekan

Kuah,

Langkawi,

Kedah, Malaysia Target Users Youth, Researchers, Cultural Practitioners Main Issue Lack of acknowledgment of the importance of paddy Key Programmes Cultivation area, Workshop area, Gallery, Harvest field

STUDIO PROJECT

Fire Alarm Bell

Fire Sprinkler System

Domestic Water Tank (400 Gallon)

Treated Gray Water Storage

Wash Basin

Fire Reel Hose

Fire Fighting Tank (10000L)

Main Manhole

Water Closet

BUILDING SERVICES The building services strategy for Sawah Link integrates water supply, wastewater management and fire protection systems within a coordinated distribution network. Domestic water is stored in a dedicated tank and supplied to sanitary fixtures, while treated greywater is collected for suitable non-potable uses to reduce overall water consumption. The drainage system directs wastewater through designated pipes and manholes for efficient maintenance and discharge. Fire safety is supported by a dedicated firefighting water tank, sprinkler system, hose reels and alarm bells, ensuring comprehensive protection throughout the development while supporting the project’s wider commitment to sustainability, safety and operational efficiency.

STUDIO PROJECT

The design development of Sawah Link is shaped by the integration of architecture, agriculture and cultural education. The building mass is gradually transformed to create a central courtyard that accommodates active paddy cultivation, allowing farming activities to become a visible and accessible part of the visitor experience. Elevated walkways and viewing platforms overlook the cultivation areas, encouraging observation, interaction and learning while connecting the different programmes across the building. The layered façade and sloping roof profile reinterpret the visual rhythm of paddy terraces, reinforcing the concept of Palimpsest by combining Langkawi’s agricultural heritage with a contemporary architectural expression.

LEFT ELEVATION (NTS)

FRONT ELEVATION (NTS)

The interior exhibition space translates the concept of Palimpsest into an immersive sequence of layered architectural and cultural narratives. Interpretive displays trace the development of Langkawi’s paddy landscape from traditional agricultural practices to contemporary urban growth, allowing visitors to understand how heritage, community and modernisation coexist. The use of projected information, illuminated graphics and interactive installations creates an engaging educational environment that preserves traditional knowledge while presenting it through a contemporary medium.

SECTIONS (NTS)

I always believe that architecture is made by both mistake and design, bridging mankind closest to nature, inevitably creating history.