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Flora Ching Man CHAN
Eglinton West LRT Development
Senior and Youth Residence
Residential/Affortable Housing
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Climatorium
Institutional/Sustainable
New York, USA
Tsuen Wan Public Library
Academic
Vocational Training Centre
Educational/Humanitarian Architecture
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Academic
Hong Kong International Airport
Cultural/Communal Transportation
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Professional Work
HKIA, Hong Kong Professional Work
Wan Chai, Hong Kong Professional Work
Redevelopment of Laneway in Kensington Market
Laneway
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Academic
Tai Kok Tsui Public Park
Recreational/Communal
Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong Professional Work
Eglinton West LRT Development
Residence for Single Seniors and Youth
How to create an age friendly neighborhood that encourages active living
Site: Westmount, Toronto, ON
Project Date: Fall 2021-22 / MArch 2
Project Type: Residential / Affordable Housing
Software: Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, GIS
Suggestion of adding more green space with shelters and seats for seniors according to their walking distance
Identifying dangerous spaces for seniors such as parking space next to shopping malls and grocery stores.
Identifying noise pollution in the neighborhood.
Development of Senior Firendly Neighborhood in Westmount
Running Track inside a residence
A running track connected from ground floor to every shared facilities at various floor act as an extension of the age-friendly trail in the neighborhood. The running track connects with elevators and provide different tracks for seniors in different needs and speed to walk and exercise safely.
Podium Level [1:500]
Sensory Unit
One/Two Bedroom Unit
Typical Floor Plan
Seating Area at Podium Level
Overall Building Perspective
Building Facade Corridor View
Climatorium
A net zero project about soil remediation and urban farming
Site: 250 Water Street, Manhatton, NYC, USA
Project Date: Winter 2021-22 / MArch 2
Project Type: Institutional/ Sustainability
Software: Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, Climate Studio
Massing Concept
The cascading form is inspired inspired by the traditional soil cut-and-fill method where excavated soil is placed aside to create a landform. The idea is to strike a balance between building form and materials. We utilize soil excavated from the site to form the landscape for the urban farm terraces.
Net Zero Manifesto Summer Winter
Solar Irradiation generated from Climate Studio
Bio-retention pond 1
Vegetated landscape that captures run-off from urban farming terraces, facilitating storm-water management
Roofs covered by vegetation help to provide shade and reduce heat from air, helping to cool down the building Green Roof 2
Solar Panels 3
PV panels on roof acts as a renewable energy source for the heating and electricity provision of the building
Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pump 4
Heating/cooling system by transferring heat to and from the ground
The system draws heat from the extracted air and passes it to the air which is being filtered in from outside Heat Recovery System 5
6
Radiant Floor Heating
+ Chilled Beam
Electric or water-based heating/cooling system that radiates and absorbs heat
Thermal Chimney 7
Improving natural ventilation through air convection cycle that utilizes solar radiation
Balcony Overhang 8
A strip of balcony around the building prevents rooms to be overheated as they are located more inwards
Winter Month/Heating Mode
During cold months, the geothermal ground source heat pump becomes a source for passive heating strategies. The radiant floor heating system keeps the interior warm by thermal radiation which objects in the building radiates the captured heat in turn. This is an efficient heaing/ cooling system as it works for both ways in an efficient and stable method.
Spring-Summer Months/ Passive Cooling Mode
Air enters from operable windows of the lobby and rises up through the thermal chimney and out the roof. The continuous movement of air in and out of the building creates a continous air convection cycle that facilitates natural ventilation in the building. Balconies act as overhang to shade the rooms while being used as semi-open space.Bio-retention pond collects rainwater runoff which is a source for hydronic heating/ cooling system and grey-water system.
Facade Details
Wood structures and Wood battens facade are used to minimize the carbon footprint of the building and echo to the idea of soil, urban farming and the nature.
The assemblies of the facade is designed with continuous protection layers for water, vapour, air and thermal control, in order to provide an energy efficient building.
Outdoor Terraces
Main Entrance
Open Lab for Soil Testing Seed Exchange Centre
Vocational Training Centre for Rohingya Boys
An exploration of modular bamboo structure as an aid for community growth
Site: Camp 9, Kutapalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Project Date: Thesis year 2022-23 / MArch 3
Project Type: Educational/Humanitarian Architecture
Software: Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator
Concept Development
Stage 1 - Education
Stage 2 - Experience
Stage 3 - Creating
Stage 4 - Application
Transformable Bamboo Structure
Elevations
Plug-in Bamboo Pavilion in Refugee Camps
Bamboo Workshops
Courtyard for gathering and outdoor activities
Corridor connected to classrooms
Leisure space outside classrooms
Existing Laneway
5-year proposed plan - transforming parking lot and garage into the plaza entering the laneway and retails
25-year proposed plan - transforming all the garage into shops and cafe
Existing Roof
5/25/50-year proposed plan for laneway redevelopment
This project examined the potential of Toronto laneways as a vibrant, innovative and emerging public realm in our city in form of a commercial street development in 5/25/50 years. The proposal suggested the transformation of existing garage into commercial purpose. This includes shops, cafes and leisure space at the laneway at Kensington Market where small business are centered. The idea is to blur the boundary between street and laneway by intoducing street life into laneway.
Envision Diagram for 25-years
In 25 years the project suggested that all garage would be transformed into commercial use like retails and restaurants. An elevated platform will be formed on the second level to create an open leisure space for the neighborhood.
Widen the entrance to the laneway by transforming the parking lot into pedestrian zone and green space
Connects the roof of the garage to form an open public space for the neighborhood
Converts the roof of garage into accessible roof to allow business to extend to upper level and people to access to the open space above.
NASSAUST
Convert into Accessible Roof
OXFORDST
Connects the laneway to the existing park to create access to the front street, forming a shortcut from Nassau street to Oxford Street
Addition of second storey
Multipurpose space
Nassau Street
Restaurants
Green Space
Green space Retails
Open up the connection between the existing park and laneway to create access to the front street, Oxford Street
Restaurants
Multipurpose space
Existing parking transformed into a park and entrance to the laneway
Playground
Oxford Street
In 50 years, it is envisioned that the laneway in Kensington Market will completely transformed to a commercial and recreational street. By connecting the roof of the shops with the elevated platform, the shops at ground level can expand to the upper level with more outdoor seatings and green space.
Green Space
50-years Envision Plan
Some of the shops can expand their business by building the second storey, creating a second level of street. This can utilize the area of the laneway while creating a more vibrant, dynamic street to the neighborhood.
Envision diagrams for 50-years
Expansion and Renovation of Tsuen Wan Public Library
5-storey expansion and renovation project for a 30-years public library
Site: Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Project Date: 2017-Present
Engaged Project Stage: Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Construction Documentation
My Role: Main project designer and coordinator, design development, project administrative work, coordination with consultants and client, prepare presentation materials
Reception Lobby
Washroom Design for Children’s Library
Typical Washroom Design
Children’s Library (Rendered by Flora)
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Hong Kong International Airport
Interior Renovation for Luxury Zone at Departure Level
Design improvment work for Luxury Zone at airside main concourse
Site: Terminal 1, HKIA
Project Date: 2020
Engaged Project Stage: Design Development
Design Architect: Nomura Co.Ltd.
Architect of Record: Design 2 (HK) Ltd
My Role: Propose design options, material selection, coordination with consultants and client, prepare presentation materials
Original Ceiling and Lighting Design
Refined Ceiling and Lighting Design Section
(Rendered by Flora)
Rendering of the Ceiling and Lighting Design
Project Completion Photos
Hong Kong International Airport
Design Proposal for Cathay Pacific Lounge
Design proposal for new Cathay Pacific Lounge
Site: Terminal 1, HKIA
Project Date: 2019
Engaged Project Stage: Design Proposal
My Role: Design for the lounge bar and dining area, material and furniture selection, prepare renderings and materisl boards
(Rendered by Flora)
(Rendered by Flora) Lounge Bar Area
Lounge Dinning Area
Hong Kong International Airport
Reconfiguration at Automated People Mover (APM)
Platform
Rezoning of arrival and departure zones and circulation improvement work at APM Platform
Site: Terminal 1, HKIA
Project Date: 2018-2020 (completed)
Engaged Project Stage: Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender, Construction
My Role: Main project designer and coordinator, design development, project administrative works, coordination with consultants, client and contractors, prepare presentation materials
Tender drawings for the proposed escalators and glazed partition works
Glazed Screen Details for the proposed escalators and glazed partition works
Project Completion Photos
Historical Townhouse Refurbishment at 17 Yuk Sau Street
Structural Reinforcing and interior refurbishment for a grade 2 historical townhouse in an old district in Hong Kong
Site: 17 Yuk Sau Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Project Date: 2020
Engaged Project Stage: Schematic Design
My Role: Design for the corridor area and bathrooms, material selection, prepare presentation materials
(Rendered by Flora)
(Rendered by Flora) New Bathroom Design New Corridor Design Exisiting Corridor
Reinstatement of Balcony Exisiting Bathroom
Proposed Moulding for New Beams
Public Park Development in Tai Kok Tsui
Designing the south entrance and washroom block at a new public park in Tai Kok Tsui
Site: Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong
Project Date: 2018
Engaged Project Stage: Design Develoment
My Role: Design for the washroom block at the south entrance and running track area, material selection, prepare presentation materials
Floor Plan of the proposed Washroom Block
Entrance of the Proposed Washroom Block
