2024-07
PORTFOLIO
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T
Project1
Project2a
Project2b
Project3
AdaptiveReuse
SiteAnalysis
UrbanandBuildingStrategy
FinalProject
P R O J E C T 1 : A D A P T I V E R E U S E
N O W A N D T H E N Imgettingolder,canyouseeit?
RenownedarchitectJacquesHerzog,inconversationwithJulianRose,highli minimalistapproachinfluence architects delve deeply into t "materiality aged by time" Ob weathered materials such as distinguishthebuildingwithin buildingsnarrativeismarked isnowoccupiedprimarilybye
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sttheagedfaçade,theirsurfacesweatheredandpeeling,revealingthelayersoftime Smallplantssproutfromcracks atestamenttonature
The walls feature openings with perforated ventilation screens, allowing the moriesandnarrativesunfoldfromthebuilding,etchedintoitssurfaces,waitingto
C A P T U R I N G
M E M O R I E S
Awaytocapturewhatisleftthatcan befoundinLCCbuilding
While the site itself lacks a strong sense of memory, fragments of its history can still be uncovered through conversations with the tenants. Elements discarded by the mechanic shops, abandoned badminton shuttlecocks scattered in the corners of the courtyard, and glassbottlesreflectingthechaoticnightlifeofthe neighborhood represent some of the vivid recollections held by the residents These memories can be encapsulated by exploring a rangeofmaterials,framingandsolidifyingthem intoaglassblockform,preservingtheephemeral momentswithinthearchitecturalcomposition.
P R O J E C T 2 A : S I T E A N A L Y S I S
P R O J E C T 2 B :
U R B A N A N D B U I L D I N G S T R A T E G Y
T A L E N T S
S C A T T E R E D A R O U N D T H E M A P : Y E T T O B E
A S S E M B L E D ’
Pudu, a district rich in industrial heritage, presents a unique opportunity for exploring adaptive reuse strategies that cater to both the functionality of mechanic workshops and the aesthetic needs of an urban environment. The land is covered with heritage buildings that have existed for over 100 years. During the early 1900s, the industrial era starts to rise in Malaysia bringing it all sorts of machinery and cars. Kuala Lumpur, the city centre of Malaysia, has a high demand for cars but not much space is left for mechanic workshops. This gives Pudu, the neighbour of Kuala Lumpur an opportunity for a massive expansion in the mechanic workshop and hardware store. Until the late 1900s, over 39 mechanic workshops and 24 hardware stores had been scattered nearby the site within a kilometre radius.
Moreover, reimagining these spaces in Pudu could address broader community concerns, such as sustainability, walkability, and connectivity within a heritage district. By rethinking mechanic workshops, we can enhance local economic opportunities, promote environmental sustainability, and create a visually engaging, community-centred space that honours Pudu’s industrial past while supporting its urban future.
U R B A N S T R A T E G Y 0 1
Usingmodernskyrisebuildingasaplain backdropforheritagebuildings
Most of the heritage buildings can be found sitting next to the highway. As time flies, the white paint startstooxidiseandtransformitscolourintoabeige colour.Ontheotherhand,modernskyriseoftenuses white as the main colour for the building as well which makes it a perfect backdrop to highlight out the heritage building if cars are driving pass the highway
Skyrisebuildingbehindheritagebuilding
BUILDING STRATEGY
Bringingtheideaofusing lookingbuildingcanbe backdrop for both the LC typeofheritagebuilding
BUILDING STRATEGY 02
Using a double facade layer to highlight both internal andexternalviews.Fromtheexternalview,thedouble facade wall will have an opening in the area of heritage designs that need to be highlighted. Whilst from the internal view people can see directly the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur such as the PNB 118 tower andtheTRXExchangeTower
Differenttypesofshapes
Horizontal rectangle can used to highlight the heritagebuilding
Vertical rectangle can used to highlight the skyscraper
Givinglifetotheabandonheritage buildings
Round shape maximize theviewofvisitorfromthe internalview
Heritage buildings can be found perfectly sitting in frontofthehighway,butnotmuchwasusedwiselyas an eye-catcher. Many still have owners living upstairs but leaving the ground level abandoned Seeing it in such a way is always a waste as these buildings are commonlywonderedbyeveryoneintheworld Stories can be found in every corner of the house, from the groundtotheroof. U
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BUILDING STRATEGY 03
Using sky bridges or ramps to connect the adaptive reused buildings and new buildings that will be constructedonthesite.
Connecting all the mechanic workshops and hardware stores together with sky bridges Allowing the owners, workers and customerstoaccessdifferentstoresatdifferentlocationeasilyandsafely
BUILDING STRATEGY 04
StructuralFraming toshowthelift
Thestructureofthebillboardcanbeusedasafacade layer.Thematerialusedinthisstructurearesteeland whenisrusteditcanstronglyblendpeacefullywiththe heritagebuildings.
StructuralFraming toshowthestairs
UsingCylinderas thestructureshape
Rooftopbillboard offerslotsof components
Componentssuch asthestructureand materialschosen
BridgingDiverseElementsforUnified Outcomes
Through the proposed building strategies var ous des gn elements were harmonious y ntegrated to achieve a cohesive and striking bui ding form The interplay of these components resulted in a unified architectural expression, where structure function and aesthetics converge to shape a distinctive outcome
S t r a t e g y 1 : W h i t e
T h e u s e o f w h i t e f o r m s h i g h l i g h t s t h e p r e s e r v e d f a c a d e o f t h e
h i s t o r i c b u i l d i n g , e m p h a s i z i n g i t s r o l e a s a k e y e l e m e n t i n t h e
a d a p t i v e r e u s e s t r a t e g y T h i s a p p r o a c h s h o w c a s e s t h e c o n t r a s t
b e t w e e n t h e o l d a n d n e w , a l l o w i n g t h e o r i g i n a l a r c h i t e c t u r e t o
r e m a i n a p r o m i n e n t f e a t u r e w h i l e i n t e g r a t i n g i t i n t o t h e
c o n t e m p o r a r y d e s i g n .
S t r a t e g y 2 : R u s t e d F a c a d e W a l l s
T h e o u t e r l a y e r o f t h e d o u b l e f a c a d e i s c l a d i n r u s t e d m e t a l p l a t i n g ,
g i v i n g t h e b u i l d i n g a d i s t i n c t i v e , w e a t h e r e d a e s t h e t i c t h a t c o n t r a s t s
w i t h i t s s u r r o u n d i n g s . T h i s m a t e r i a l c h o i c e n o t o n l y e n h a n c e s t h e
b u i l d i n g ' s v i s u a l i d e n t i t y b u t a l s o r e i n f o r c e s i t s i n d u s t r i a l
c h a r a c t e r , m a k i n g t h e s i t e s t a n d o u t a s a u n i q u e a r c h i t e c t u r a l
s t a t e m e n t w i t h i n i t s c o n t e x t
S t r a t e g y 3 : D a r k t o n e s k y r i s e
T h e b l a c k r e c t a n g u l a r v o l u m e s r e p r e s e n t t h e s k y r i s e e l e m e n t s , w i t h
t h e u s e o f b l a c k e n s u r i n g t h e y a r e v i s u a l l y n o t i c e a b l e o n t h e s i t e w i t h o u t o v e r p o w e r i n g t h e o v e r a l l d e s i g n . T h i s s u b t l e y e t d i s t i n c t
c o l o r c h o i c e a l l o w s t h e s k y r i s e t o s t a n d o u t i n c o n t r a s t t o t h e
s u r r o u n d i n g s t r u c t u r e s , w h i l e m a i n t a i n i n g a b a l a n c e d p r e s e n c e t h a t
d o e s n o t d o m i n a t e t h e a t t e n t i o n o f v i s i t o r s
S t r a t e g y 4 : S k y b r i d g e s
W o o d e n s t i c k s a r e u s e d t o s y m b o l i z e t h e s k y b r i d g e , r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t b u i l d i n g f o r m s a n d u n i f y i n g t h e s i t e i n t o a c o h e s i v e w h o l e . T h i s d e s i g n e l e m e n t e m p h a s i z e s t h e a r c h i t e c t u r a l n a r r a t i v e o f i n t e g r a t i o n , w h e r e t h e s k y b r i d g e a c t s a s b o t h a f u n c t i o n a l a n d s y m b o l i c l i n k , r e i n f o r c i n g t h e s e n s e o f u n i t y a c r o s s t h e s i t e
P R O J E C T 3 : F I N A L D E S I G N
1MechanicWorkshop .
2CustomerLounge .
3Foodcourt .
4Cafe .
5.CarShowArea
6.BasementCarpark
7.MechanicClassroom
8.SculptureExhibition/Courtyard
WuxiuAutomotiveNexus
“Placewhereautomotiveandhardwarestoregathered’
Thethreebuildingsareassembled,creatingafriendlyenvironmentforcustomerstobeabletoaccesseverythingtheyneedfromcar maintenancetocarmodification. TheLCCbuildingisconvertedintoaspaceforahardwarestoreprovidingeverythingthatisneeded fromanailtowardsmachinery.Thefoodcourtisreusedintoanautomotiveworkstation,inclu modification.Themiddleofbothbuildingsactsasacentralhubtoconnectbothspaceswiths pedestrianstoaccess3buildingsondifferentlevels.
