Spatial Design Portfolio 2024

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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IELTS Academic Module Band 7.00/9.00 October 2022

INDAH MEGA ASHARI Born in 1996 Indonesian from West Java, Indonesia

Contact indahmega19@gmail.com

IAWR Studio (Imelda Akmal Architectural Writer Studio)

Passed JLPT N4 December 2021

EDUCATION

The University of Sheffield MA Urban Design, Sheffield School of Architecture (SSoA) Master of Arts

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

INTEREST

Book Editor and Layout Designer 2018

“Green Architecture Module”

by Department of Architecture, ITB

2023-2024 Graduated with Distinction

Institut Teknologi Bandung (Bandung Institute of Technology) Department of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture

2019 - 2023 Bagan Desain

Writer Intern 2018

Japanese

An open-minded person with a working background in a researchbased approach in creative fields. I gained experience in heritage building conservation and urban space development during my working period at an architectural firm. While I am immensely eager to explore a design framework of caring urban space and its relation to a heritage context, I am also interested in the intersection of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and heritage district development.

Moreover, I am keen to discuss the multidisciplinary product of urban heritage study, architecture, and art, specifically illustration as a visualization method.

Intermediate Architectural Designer

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant in Documentation Team 2015-2016

2014 - 2018 GPA: 3.52/4.00

“Footprints” Annual Portfolio by Department of Architecture, ITB

Urban Spaces Design

Host Staff in Archiprix SEA 2016 2016

Caring Architecture & Urbanism

“Architecture for the Public Good” Event held by Archiprix SEA

Heritage in Architecture & Urbanism Indah Mega Ashari @imegaasha indahmegaashari

Art & Design Photography Writing & Journalism

Volunteer in Illustration 2021-2022

Hand to Hand Indonesia, an NGO working on children’s education

COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

Participant of Jogja Planning Gallery Design Competition

ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCE

2021 IAI (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia) DIY Part of Bagan Desain team

Member of Community Angklung in Sheffield (CASH)

2023 PPI (Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia) Sheffield

Head of Communication and Information Bureau 2017 - 2018 IMA-G ITB

Participant of Indonesian Architect Week Rio 2021 Exhibition 2021 IAWR 2021 Committee Part of Bagan Desain team

Head of Publication and Documentation Division

Participant of Godean Market Revitalization Design Competition

Secretary General of GenFest

2020 IAI (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia) DIY Part of Bagan Desain team

Participant of Marissa Duplex Apartment Design Competition

2020 Al Salimi Company, Saudi Arabia Part of Bagan Desain team

2015 - 2016 Architecture ITB Excursion: Bali

2015 - 2016 Genshiken ITB

DIGITAL PROFICIENCY

Autodesk Autocad [Experienced] Sketch Up [Experienced] Vray for Sketch Up [Intermediate] Autodesk Revit [Intermediate] Adobe Photoshop [Experienced] Adobe Illustrator [Experienced]

Participant of Bundaran HI Infrastructure Design Competition 2019 Sarana Jaya, Indonesia Part of Bagan Desain team

Adobe Indesign [Experienced] Lumion Pro [Intermediate] ArcGIS Pro [Beginner] Microsoft Office [Experienced] Procreate App [Experienced]

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CONTENTS What can you find in this portfolio?

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Speculating A Carefull Knowledge Commons: The ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail of Invisible PostColonial Practices in Kota Tua, Jakarta

Tune in Transition: Join the Great Reskilling in Wicker! + Tune in with SADACCA Energy To-Go

Revitalization of Kota Intan Bridge

Revitalization of Pniel Church

Revitalization of Immanuel Church

Solo Baru Mixed Use

Redesign Bundaran HI Infrastucture

The Regional Museum of Contemporary Art

Other Works

2023 Part of Bagan Desain Team Page 21

2022 Part of Bagan Desain Team Page 29

2020 - 2022 Part of Bagan Desain Team Page 39

2021 - 2022 Part of Bagan Desain Team Page 47

2019 Competition Part of Bagan Desain Team Page 59

2018 Undergraduate Study Architecture Final Project Bachelor of Architecture, ITB Page 67

2024 Urban Design Thesis Project MA Urban Design, SSoA Page 1

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2024 Urban Design Project MA Urban Design, SSoA Page 13

Thank you!

3D Model Making, Illustration, Design Graphic, Photography Page 77

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Urban Design Academic Project (Thesis)

Speculating A Care-full Knowledge Commons: The ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail of Invisible Post-Colonial Practices in Kota Tua, Jakarta Supervisor Type

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Project Overview

Theoretical Framework

KOTA TUA JAKARTA

Research Background, Main Issues and Problem Statement

Heritage site Kota Tua Jakarta has been developed as a heritage tourism site, representing a post-colonial transformation in an urban area. Local spatial practices have been participating in the heritage tourism scheme that UPK Kota Tua, a formal governmental body, manages.

However, due to the fluctuating political agendas, there is a possibility that heritage tourism activity will become extractive.

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Overshadowed by the dominant tourism narrative, ‘gotong royong’ is conducted by local spatial practices to maintain their life. ‘Gotong royong’, the activities of communal work built on care, represent cultural heritage value and tacit knowledge in Indonesia. To preserve ‘gotong royong’ in urban life, I propose the ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail design framework. ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail aims to celebrate ‘gotong royong’ invisible practices by highlighting them as a post-colonial cultural value through a knowledge-sharing strategy.

This proposal is designed to prevent extractive tourism by governing ‘gotong royong’ as a commoning process towards a care-full knowledge commons.

Firstly, this thesis project linked ‘gotong royong’ to commoning in the urban commons theory. Then, coconducted fieldwork and remote archival observation were conducted as the primary data collection methods. Furthermore, the research was navigated by applying Three Horizons Frameworks, Backcasting, and Storyboarding methods to speculate a carefull knowledge commons and frame the commoning process. The study produced a ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail design framework, consisting of a heritage trail map guiding the walking tours and the knowledgesharing events as a spatial intervention at the Gotong Royong Hub. 3

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The potential:

Low Emission Zone (Initiation)

inspirational practice in the present!

The main issues: Dominant narrative of mass tourism in Kota Tua heritage district

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Possibility of turning into an extractive tourism development

...and all of these elements coexist in Kota Tua Jakarta.

The problem statement: Overshadowed ‘Gotong Royong’ in local practices’ mundane activities

Gotong Royong | Urban Commons | Knowledge Commons | Caring Commoning | Speculative Future

Framing Gotong Royong as cultural heritage, tacit knowledge, and care practices

What if we enhance the ‘gotong royong’ as a commoning practice through knowledge-sharing activities to prevent the extractive tourism activity? What if we speculate a more care-full future with the ‘gotong royong’ being celebrated in urban life?

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Research by Design Approach

Highlights from Data Analysing and Data Visualization I collaborated with my colleagues in Indonesia, and we collected the data from the fieldwork.

The data gathered included photographs, videos, and ‘gotong royong’ stories from local practices in Kota Tua, specifically our study case area. We gathered stories from onthel bicycle rental, human statue artist, street illustrator, street musician, and street vendor. I transformed the data into the mapping of local practices’ location, ‘gotong royong’ locations, and the illustrations capturing the ‘gotong royong’ forms.

Mapping of ‘Gotong Royong’ Locations

Visualization of Local Practices’ ‘Gotong Royong’ stories

To conduct this research by design project, I had to construct a methodology first.

This diagram concludes the methodology for this project. This diagram also presents the urban design tools and methods which I applied on this project.

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Three Horizons Framework

Design Framework

Backcasting Method

‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail as the commoning process defines the product and the making process that maps the traces of ‘gotong royong’ practices as post-colonial heritage and tacit knowledge representation. This trail will enrich the existing heritage trail, which mainly focuses on the built heritage.

‘Gotong royong’ in knowledge-sharing scheme

+ Highlighting the overshadowed ‘Gotong Royong’ as part of cultural heritage value and tacit knowledge

care for heritage + care for local practices

‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail Framework Thick Present

‘Speculative Future’ Approach as the Key Methods This project utilized the ‘speculative future’ approach by applying key methods, such as the Three Horizons Framework, Backcasting, and Storyboarding the desired future. ‘Speculative Future’ was applied to exercise the desired future and then decide what the steps to reach it, particularly what kind of commoning practice we needed to design. The forms of speculative future were presented through Manifesto and Speculative Relationscape.

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Commoning Practice

The initial map of ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail will be one of the resources to initiate a new alliance between Kota Tua local practices, UPK Kota Tua as a formal institution, and Komunitas Historia Indonesia (KHI) as an organisation which often plans walking tours at Kota Tua Jakarta.

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supported by urban furniture at ‘Gotong Royong Hub’, events will be conducted to enhance knowledgesharing of ‘gotong royong’ and highlight the traces of ‘gotong royong in everyday life

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‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail Map for Walking Tour To highlight the ‘gotong royong’ in Kota Tua, this project visualizes a heritage trail map that presents forms of ‘gotong royong’ in the local practices’ activities.

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The diagram on the right explains how the stage will work and what are the two types of walking tour to support this stage.

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Importantly, the key points of this stage is igniting the participation of local practices and visitors of Kota Tua in the ‘gotong royong’ activities while doing the walking tour. These illustrations present the storyboarding of walking tour.

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The cover of the heritage trail map shows the location of the case study for this project and the introduction of Kota Tua.

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The ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail map indicates the locations of ‘Gotong Royong’ conducted by local practices. Supported by the illustration style, this map was designed to attract younger generation in participating the heritage walking tour. This map also points out the location of the ‘Gotong Royong’ Hub prototype in Kota Tua, near the Jakarta History Museum and KOTIC.

Diagram of ‘Gotong Royong’ Heritage Trail Map production and types of walking tour

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Knowledge-sharing Event as Part of Spatial Interventions

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A spatial intervention in the form of knowledge-sharing events shall be developed as part of the commoning as the method to speculate a care-full knowledge commons in Kota Tua 1

The diagram on the right explains the framework of designing the knowledge sharing event.

It accentuates the attempt to include local practices in the knowledge-sharing scheme as a team that governs it. The ‘Knowledgesharing’ events comprise of the ‘Gotong Royong Storytelling’ and ‘What Will We Learn Today’.

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The flyers explain the designed knowledgesharing events. These flyers shall inform more local practices in Kota Tua and the visitors about the aim of the events.

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These illustrations present the speculative storyboarding of the knowledge-sharing event at ‘Gotong Royong’ Hub. Local practices and visitors seem working together to exchange tacit knowledge and conduct ‘gotong royong’ together.

The image accentuates the speculative condition when the association of local practices taking part in governing the knowledge-sharing events.

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Diagram of Knowledge-sharing Event Framework

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Urban Design Academic Project

Tune in Transition: Join the Great Reskilling in Wicker! + Tune in with SADACCA Energy To-Go Wicker, Burngreave, and Castlegate in Sheffield, United Kingdom Mentors Type

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: Emre Akbil & Youcao Ren : Academic Project

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Project Overview I joined the ‘Just Energy’ Studio for Urban Design Project 1 and Urban Design Project 2 modules. The ‘Just Energy’ studio explored the potential of developing a more just energy transition in the local community, specifically in Wicker, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Divided into two modules, I focused on research during UDP 1 and continued with designing the spatial intervention in UDP 2.

Standing on ‘Energy Knowledge & Skills’ as our research topic, my group explored the potential of community centers in Sheffield to be the focal point of knowledge infrastructures about energy transition in everydayness.

To ensure a just energy transition happening in Sheffield, we emphasize the role of community centers in enhancing energy knowledge and skills exchange within their networks. Initiated with a manifesto of “Tune in Transition: Join the Great Reskilling in Wicker”, my group expanded the reskilling and knowledge-sharing exploration by developing a mobile care infrastructure, SADACCA To-Go. It shall expand the care practices in SADACCA to solve the fuel poverty problem. The mobile care infrastructure was designed to support the gathering of used materials, retrofitting the cold houses with energy efficiency measurement actions, and repairing the urban fabrics along the process.

Research Background

Main Issues and Problem Statement THE GAP OF ENERGY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

Just Transition Framework Globally

Just Energy Transition

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There is a gap in understanding the knowledge about energy consumption, specifically about green energy and localized energy systems.

Moreover, there is a collective need for local community actions in the reskilling movement to enhance green skills which mostly include basic skills such as gardening, carpentry, etc.

To achieve a just energy transition, we have to start from community movement.

Therefore, energy knowledge & skills is essential to be developed within community centres.

FUEL POVERTY AROUND WICKER

Community Program This diagram was produced in collaboration with my colleague

NEED OF JOB OPPORTUNITY As a growing business area, the need for job opportunities in Castlegate increases. Its proximity to Wicker indicates that the local community may be able to take part in the economy movement.

During UDP 1 studio group, I contributed to the research process and visualization of the Manifesto. Moreover, during the UDP 2 studio group, I participated in further research of the catalyst project and the design development of mobile infrastructure.

Sadacca as the Key Community Partner

Mapping of existing collective energy consumption

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In Wicker and Burngreave, a lot of small businesses and housing suffer from fuel poverty. One of the cases is turning off the heater at night because the bill will be expensive.

SADACCA (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association) is a local community in Wicker, Sheffield. The community offers space as a community center, including an exhibition space, daycare, and a recording studio for radio or musical recordings. Nurtured by its volunteers and community members, SADACCA activities are grounded by care practices and creative production.

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PROBLEM STATEMENT How can community centres in Sheffield be a focal point of knowledge infrastructure in transformation towards sustainable lifestyle?

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That is why community centres in Wicker, Burngreave, and Castlegate become the keys of the local energy transition.

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Design Concept Design Approach | Manifesto In Urban Design Project 1, my group concluded our design manifesto as “Tune in Transition: Join the Great Reskilling in Wicker”. My group concluded our strategies in three keywords:

Design Product | Mobile Infrastructure as Spatial Intervention Design Development Stage GATHERING

Knowledge REPAIRING Reskilling Energy Hub RETROFITTING In Urban Design Project 2, my group explored the “Knowledge” and “Reskilling” parts with a catalyst project. Thus, we concluded our new design manifesto as: “Tune in with SADACCA Energy To-Go”. The name of our catalyst project represents the mobility of a cart, which offers care practices and energy knowledge exchange through retrofitting the house, repairing the urban fabric, and collecting used materials. The making of the cart utilizes reskilling movement when local community members assemble the parts together with carpentering and DIY skill.

The development of mobile infrastructure as the spatial intervention for our catalyst project went through some exploration stages. I was assigned to explore the form of the cart. In the end, the shape was concluded to follow the actions. The cart was designed to pair with an electric TukTuk in accommodating its function to gather heavy used materials such as carpets and clothes, as well as to carry tools for retrofitting and repairing action.

Why do we need to repair urban fabric?

To represent SADACCA as the key community to govern the catalyst project, one of the programs emphasizes the care actions towards urban fabric through reparation. It includes to reskilling movement, where the local community revisits basic living skills such as carpentry and DIY skills.

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Support Material Collecting

Support Gathering Event

Support Caring Actions (Retrofitting & Repairing)

This cart is specialized to support recycled material harvesting in local fabric resources, cooperating with SADACCA EcoEcho (the other group’s project). This cart also will help in storing the materials in local storage (McCharty’s Storage).

This cart is specialized to support gathering events in public spaces such as Ellesmere Green. The design represents a joyful event while gathering recycled materials and skilled people.

This cart is specialized to support the caring action by visiting the neighborhood to retrofit residents’ houses and expanding domestic care, as well as repairing the urban fabric along the route where it goes.

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Spatial Intervention Location

Spatial Intervention Location

Why do we need materials mapping?

To exercise circularity in this design project, I created a mapping of possible local materials and used materials in Sheffield that shall be used to assemble the SADACCA To-Go cart.

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Revitalization, Architecture, and Urban Design Project

Revitalization of Kota Intan Bridge Kota Tua, DKI Jakarta Team Leader Type

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Project Overview

Main Issues

Design Concept

Located in Kota Tua Jakarta, Kota Intan Bridge is wellknown as the oldest hanging bridge in Indonesia which was built by the Dutch East India Company. As the only hanging bridge left that represents the technology from the 17th Century, this bridge became cultural significance in Kota Tua. This bridge is under the management of Jakarta Provincial Tourism and Culture Department. In 2023, the revitalization project was initiated to produce a revitalization design plan. Collaborated with Pusat Dokumentasi Arsitektur (PDA), the revitalization design plan will be developed later when the fund is granted.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

EMPHASIZE THE BRIDGE

As the bridge that defines historical significance in Jakarta, it is important to preserve the historical value of it, including the original material, shapes, and technology systems.

The bridge needs to be highlighted more as a part of Kota Tua historic sites. Thus, the view towards the bridge needs to be clear and not disrupted by other elements.

I contributed as an intermediate architectural designer and assistant to the principal architect. I participated in the initial historical research and exploration of the urban design proposal for the area around the bridge, including designing the supporting building such as the security post and toilet. I created the 3D models, CAD drawings, and report documents for this project.

FULFILLING THE MODERN NEEDS

BRIDGE AS THE HISTORICAL TOURISM SPOT

There are requests and new requirements for the supporting building around the Kota Intan Bridge, such as the room for CCTV and security purpose.

As the historical tourism spot in Kota Tua, the facilities and urban spaces around it need to be developed to enhance the quality.

Design Approach | Learning from the Existing These purple circles notify the existing entrances of the Kota Intan Bridge. However, we proposed changing the entrance’s location to the south area of the site to respond to the new urban spaces being developed around it. The flow of people also supported this action. The new proposed locations are identified by orange circles.

The existing condition presented that there was no zebra cross for people to cross the street to the other side of the road. That condition ignited our idea to initiate a design intervention leading to a new access.

Accessibility, people circulation and existing building

Site Area : 590 m2 GFA : -

The indicated area with purple color presents the new urban development conducted by the government. A new pedestrian way was built along the Kali Besar, but the design language stopped right at the Kota Intan Bridge area.

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Enhance the Quality of Urban Space

The shape of the site boundary did not respond the current development of Kali Besar streetscape. Thus, we proposed to refine the site boundary to provide more space for pedestrian.

We also proposed to change the entrances position aligning with the people movement.

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Proposal to redesign the landscapes elements (hardscape & softscape) We proposed to redesign the landscape elements by shaping the hardscapes to correspond to the stairs of the bridge. Moreover, we proposed to treat the prominent big trees as landscape elements by designing benches around them.

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Following the requirements from local government particularly to prevent kids from falling to the river, fences were obliged to surround the bridge site. However, the fences were designed to be as simple as possible to provide a good view of the bridge.

Proposal to accommodate a more walkable city We proposed to initiate access from the pedestrian way to the other side of the street, to convince the government that zebra cross is important.

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Design Approach | Supporting Building Supporting Building Design Concept The supporting building which houses the security desk and a toilet was designed with a compact design yet still represented the design language from the bridge. Using the wood and wall tiles with stone texture as the materials, the supporting building aimed to match the materials of the existing Kota Intan Bridge. Moreover, the building was proposed to be constructed with a light and moveable structure system such as hollow galvanized steel, so that it would be easier to be deconstructed or translocated if needed.

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We proposed to place urban furniture which explains the knowledge about the bridge. Located within the fence and outside the fence to be more approachable.

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Revitalization, Architecture, and Urban Design Project

Revitalization of Pniel Church Pasar Baru, DKI Jakarta Team Leader Type

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: Sandhy Sihotang, IAI : Professional Project of Sandhy Sihotang, IAI

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Project Overview

Main Issues

Design Concept Research Materials

Pniel Church, more well-known as “Gereja Ayam”, is one of the prominent historical churches in Jakarta. Located near Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, this church is the only Neo-Romanic church in Jakarta. Therefore, this church has become one of the cultural significances in the Pasar Baru area. In 2022, the revitalization project of this church was aimed until the basic engineering stage. The outcome of this stage shall be the basic to be developed for the DED stage which was planned to be conducted in the future.

In this project, I contributed as a junior architectural designer. My participation in this project includes conducting initial research about the revitalization method of the landscape and the new buildings within the church complex as well as proposing a design for the landscape and the supporting buildings. I also made 3D models, CAD drawings, and report documents.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

VISIBILITY OF THE MAIN CHURCH

This church is a part of cultural significances in Pasar Baru as the only Neo Romanic church in Jakarta. Not only the main church building, the landscape around the church building is also part of cultural significances.

People who come from the east side of the church (from H. Samanhudi Street) cannot see church clearly due to the position of additional building.

Based on Pusat Dokumentasi Arsitektur’s research, the significances can be seen from the diagram on the side.

Church main buildng dan shape of landscape as prime cultural significances.

New supporting buildings (built in 2002 -2004).

New canopy (intrusive elements).

FULFILLING PEOPLE NEEDS

FLOOD & INADEQUATE DRAINAGE SySTEM

There are needs of new rooms to accommodate church community activities.

Damaging flood once happened in the past and it affected the condition of church main building.

CHURCH AS RELIGIOUS TOURISM SPOT Future revitalization plan of Pniel Church aims to develop this religious complex to be a good-quality tourism spot. Current supporting facilities in Pniel Church need to be upgraded.

In conclusion, new supporting buildings should be able to be reconstructed since they are not part of the prime cultural significance. On the other hand, the layout of the landscape shall be proposed to be redesigned referring to its initial layout (as can be seen from the historical picture).

1943 Design Approach | Landscaping Concept Symmetricality & circular shape application based on church architectural characteristic.

Revive the original landscape characteristic referring to the historical pictures.

Zoning of private and public areas including an attempt to create a friendlier landscape for pedestrians.

Site Area : 2700 m2 GFA : 1564,975 m2

Pedestrian area Parking area Greenery Outdoor area for church activity Area for playground and the church education

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Emphasize The View to The Church by Redesigning Building Mass The view to Pniel Church from H. Samanhudi street is intruded by the existing building. To respond that condition, existing building which is located near H. Samanhudi street shall be redesigned by subtracting the mass.

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New Function to Support Church as Tourism Destination In order to develop Pniel Church as a historical tourism destination, new function such as gallery will be added into the supporting building. As can be seen from the pictures on the left, the gallery shall be placed near the entrance. This gallery will act as a visitor center as well.

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Supporting Building B | 1st Floor

Circulation of visitor FULFILLING THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS by adding functional rooms as requested. The supporting buildings are proposed to be two-story buildings.

Precaution to Prevent Flood

Sump Pump Installation

Since the past flooding was harmful to the church’s physical condition, it is important to prevent flooding from coming into the site. A new design of a fence was proposed so it will be able to prevent flooding from coming in. Hydraulic flood barrier shall be placed near the gate.

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New fence design (pink lines) and the flood barrier future position (yellow lines)

How Did We Treat the Space Between the Historical Church and Supporting Buildings?

CREATE MORE GAP between the church and supporting building A in order to make the historical church wall able to “breathe” more easily.

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Supporting Building A

CROSS VENTILATION shall be initiated by designing facade that will let air getting through, such as using ventilation block and louvre.

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Revitalization, Architecture, and Urban Design Project

Revitalization of Immanuel Church Gambir, DKI Jakarta Team Leader Type

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: Sandhy Sihotang, IAI : Project of Bagan Desain

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Project Overview Bagan Desain was assigned to revitalize Immanuel Church, one of the oldest historical buildings in Jakarta.

Collaborating with HAP and Netap Studio, we attempted to bring back the original character of the landscape based on research, while revitalizing the church building to its prime condition. In this project, Bagan Desain was assigned to revitalize the outdoor area, including renovating supporting facilities such as the security post, toilet, MEP house, and office corridor. Masterplan and landscape main concepts were designed by Bagan Desain while the hardscape and softscape of the landscape design were designed by Netap Studio.

Main Issues

Design Concept

USER CENTERED

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

CHURCH AS RELIGIOUS TOURISM SPOT

The existing condition of the Immanuel Church landscape was still too oriented to vehicles.

As a heritage building complex, the landscape area did not show its original landscape design.

Referring to DKI Jakarta’s revitalization plan of religious tourism spots, the Immanuel Church landscape area shall be developed. The existing landscape condition needed much improvement.

EMPHASIZE CIRCULAR ELEMENT To emphasize the circular pattern on landscape design based on the church’s main building.

The circular pattern that was going to be applied on the landscape area near Medan Merdeka Timur Street refers to a historical picture from the year 1940 (picture 1.1)

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I contributed as a junior architectural designer and junior project coordinator to this project. Since we revitalized a heritage building, historical research needed to be done before the master plan design. I participated in composing the research and conceptual document.

Besides, I also helped out in making 3D models and CAD drawings. As junior project coordinator, I assisted my principal coordinator in coordinating with external parties, such as Dinas Bina Marga, etc.

CHURCH AS THE FOCAL POINT

CONVERTING VEHICLE-ORIENTED HERITAGE BUILDING COMPLEX TO PEOPLE-ORIENTED RELIGIOUS TOURISM SPOT

Site Area : 18.008 m2 GFA : 340 m2

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Source: Leiden University and Pusat Dokumentasi Arsitektur (PDA)

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Design Approach

Apply pedestrian-friendly hardscape materials to replace the asphalt.

Apply grass block as the ground cover to replace the asphalt at the parking area.

Place more pedestrian-friendly outdoor furniture within the church area.

As the focal point, the main building shall be the center of four axes. At each axis, a node was placed facing the church to respect the main building. This kind of design approach has been done since the neoclassical era, which put the focal point in the middle of the axes.

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Semi Public - church community activity area (wedding ceremony, gathering, etc) and playground

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Public - drop off point, tourist information center, toilet

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Based on historical research in the picture above, nodes were placed at the end of the axis to emphasize the imaginary line. In this project, important nodes were designed so people would be able to look at the church while sitting or doing activities.

VISIBILITY FROM THE ENTRANCE Not only the main building, the smaller buildings within the Immanuel Church area are also have unique characteristics, one of them are pastor’s house. We proposed to show an important part of the buildings from the entrance area by designing a second opening around the existing entrance. Therefore, people who pass by the street can see there are also historical buildings beside the main church building.

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DED Some of the CAD drawings of the Immanuel Church supporting facilities, such as toilet renovation, office area, and the security post that I developed.

3D Images

Current Condition Pictures were taken in December 2021 and January 2022.

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Architecture and Urban Design Concept Development

Solo Baru Mixed Use Solo Baru, Central Java Team Leader Type

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: Sandhy Sihotang, IAI : Project of Bagan Desain

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Project Overview Bagan Desain was assigned to plan and design a mixed-use development in Solo Baru on a 11825.16 sqm site. This mixed-use will support various functions, such as a condotel, office, and shopping center. For this project, we had to propose two alternative concepts.

In this project, I participated mostly in designing the landscape and outdoor area, as well as making the 3D model. I was assigned to explore the design of public spaces as the interface between the building and public footpaths. I contributed to composing the conceptual proposal including conducting the initial research and making the spatial diagrams.

Site Area : 11825.16 m2 GFA : 2590.4 m2,

Design Requirement

Design Concept

Alternative 1

Alternative 2

DESIGN APPROACH

TOWERS

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What did we do to solve the main issues?

5 towers referring to client’s request

2 towers referring to client’s request

FUNCTION

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Condotel 3 towers Office 2 towers Shopping mall Convention center

Condotel 2 towers Shopping mall Convention Center

LEVELS

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10 floors for podium 20 floors for towers

4 floors for podium 27 floors for towers

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To research what are the plus points that can strengthen the mixed-use presence amongst the existing competitors.

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To divide the site based on the first phase and second phase development.

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To study the future development of the commercial junction around mixed-use area.

This option should accommodate three main programs. To create a unique mixed-use complex, Bagan Desain needed to do the competitor’s analysis first. After we conducted research, we decided to develop the mixed-use concept as a new landmark representing four words: GREEN, LIVELY, CONNECTED, and ICONIC.

Ir. Soekarno Street, Solo Baru, Central Java

Site Study A study of the existing nodes around the site was needed to understand the local context of this area. Based on this study, we learned that the area near Air Mancur Pandawa had the potential to be developed as a commercial area since the economic activities were happening there, whether formal or informal activities.

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We proposed to develop an area around Air Mancur Pandawa as a new commercial junction in Solo Baru.

In the future, the mixed-use complex will be connected with an existing hotel, an existing supermarket, and a new function for future development.

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Design Concept

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Alternative 1 Phasing Plan

We proposed a phasing plan to accommodate the client’s needs. A phasing plan was made referring to the existing site condition. There are still two existing buildings within the site area.

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Green Building Initiative Zoning and Massing Study Massing was studied based on the shape of the site.

The massing on the corner should respond to the shape.

Condotel towers were placed like the twin towers if we see from the Air Mancur Pandawa.

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SOLAR PANEL LOCATION based on sun diagram The sun diagram study was conducted to decide the position of the solar panel. We proposed the solar panels should be placed on the area with the red marks.

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POCKET GARDEN on the facade We proposed to maximize the percentage of greenery on the building by adding pocket gardens on the façade. Natural lighting can also get through the pocket garden due to its transparent and open façade.

PROVIDE PUBLIC GREEN AREA TO GENERATE A LIVELY MIXED-USE BUILDING To design a new kind of mixed-use building in Solo Baru, we attempted to develop public green areas that can attract people to come. Green areas were designed to be placed on the rooftop, near the entrance from Merak Street, and along Ir. Soekarno Street (in front of Hotel Brother). The location near Merak Street and Ir. Soekarno Street was decided based on existing informal street vendors’ activity.

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CONCEPTUAL PLANS

1st Floor

3rd - 4th Floors

5th Floors

Typical Floor

GROUND FLOOR 7th Floors

8th Floors

Some conceptual plans attached here are the selected floors showing important functions. GF floor shows landscape design. The first floor shows the iconic bridge and commercial pods.

The third and fourth floors show the connecting bridge to Hotel Brothers.

The fifth floor shows a shopping area and a cinema. The Seventh and Eighth floors show the convention area and parking lot. The ninth floor shows an outdoor roof deck design. The typical floor shows the conceptual layout for the condotel and office.

9th Floors

Crediit: 3D renders for alternative 1 were rendered by outsource 3D artist

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Design Concept Alternative 2

Massing Study

To Develop an Iconic Building within the Mixed Used Complex as New Landmark in Solo Baru

This option should accommodate three main programs, which were condominium, hotel & ballroom, and entertainment square. Entertainment Square was designed as the main program consisting of the shopping area, cinema, and outdoor public space. For this alternative study, the upcoming mixeduse was also aimed to represent four words: GREEN, LIVELY, CONNECTED, and ICONIC.

Entertainment Square As the main face of the mixeduse complex from Ir. Soekarno Street, entertainment square entrance was designed to be the iconic part of the whole building. Shaped like irregular stepped blocks, we designed it to adopt the shape of a mountain since Central Java was famous for its mountains such as Merapi, Merbabu, etc.

The appearance of main facade from Ir. Soekarno Street

Zoning Plan Following the client’s request, we conducted the zoning study if the main entry was from Ir. Soekarno Street. The entry was placed there so the main facade of the entertainment center could be more visible since most of the people’s circulation happened there.

Because the office was eliminated from the program, we decided to develop the design of two towers only. The podium under tower one shall be dedicated to the entertainment square while the podium under tower 2 shall be dedicated to the convention center.

Two basements were designed to provide a parking area within the mixed-use complex.

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Connectivity

Sun Shading Study

Based on the diagram above, it can be seen that the ballroom area will be connected to the retail area and hotel so that people who intend to visit the ballroom can also leisurely walk from the hotel area or retail. Additionally, there will also be a specific lobby for ballroom visitors.

The mixed-use complex was designed to provide an outdoor roof deck area for condominium residents and hotel guests. To make sure the outdoor area on the roof deck would be comfortable for users, we conducted a sun shading study. From the sun shading study, it was proven that the roof deck area was under the shadow of two towers.

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Ground Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Typical Floor

Section and 3D Render

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Urban Design Concept Competition

Redesign Bundaran HI Infrastructure Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta Team Leader Type

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: Sandhy Sihotang, IAI : Design competition held by Sarana Jaya

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Project Overview Bundaran HI has been representing Jakarta’s iconic places along with Monas and other historical monuments.

After the MRT Jakarta construction finished, the area around Bundaran HI has been starting to be packed with people because it became easier to access the area by public transportation. Bundaran HI area has the potential to be developed as a more accessible and welcoming public space. Therefore, this design competition was held by Sarana Jaya to revitalize the Bundaran HI area.

In this project, I was part of a team that consisted of four persons. I took part as an architectural assistant who participated in developing the architectural and urban design concept, creating 3D visualizations, and making conceptual diagrams for the presentation board.

Main Issues

Design Concept BUNDARAN HI AS THE MAIN VISTA OF THE FIVE CORRIDORS

HISTORICAL

ACCESSIBILITY

VISUAL

Based on historical research, in 1950, the road to Tanah Abang was not designed to be the main corridor as the other 4 roads were. This can be seen from the historical map presented below. As for now, Kebon Kacang Street is one of the most important accesses to Tanah Abang, so this matter shall be one of the issues to think of.

The Bundaran HI’s main attraction, the water fountain, can only be seen from afar unless the car-free day happening. Accessibility to experience the water fountain has not been anticipated enough.

The current Bundaran HI area, the main axis roads, and the Kebon Kacang road to Tanah Abang do not have the same visual element. The organized pedestrian and road terminates at Thamrin City Kebon Kacang entrance.

NORTH AND SOUTH AXIS as FIRST AND SECOND CORRIDOR This street becomes an important axis, connecting the North part and South part of Jakarta.

KEBON KACANG STREET as THE FIFTH CORRIDOR Existing Kebon Kacang Street shall be revitalized so it can represent the fifth corridor with a better quality pedestrian like the 1st - 4th corridors.

GRISSEWEG/MADOERA-WEG as SECOND CORRIDOR This street was named Grisseweg/ Madoera-weg, and it represented an important axis in Batavia at that time.

BUNDARAN HI as THE MAIN VISTA Bundaran HI water fountain is the main attraction of this area. New tunnels as access to the water fountain shall be proposed to connect the fountain and its surroundings. Not only that, public furniture shall be placed around the Bundaran HI water fountain.

NASSAU BOULEVARD as THIRD CORRIDOR This street was part of the West-East corridor, part of the Niewu Gondangdia development back then.

THE FIFTH CORRIDOR

Pedestrian movement study

Underground tunnel entrance

Public space platform

We conducted a simulation of pedestrian movement study based of the existing pedestrian condition.

After we conducted the pedestrian movement study, we determined the tunnel entrances position.

We proposed to build a public space platform near the water fountain to initiate human activity.

This diagram was created by my workmate

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NEW PERSPECTIVE of BUNDARAN HI People on the platform and the underground area would experience a new perspective towards Bundaran HI.

1 This diagram was produced in collaboration with my colleague

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1 This diagram was produced in collaboration with my colleague

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This diagram was produced in collaboration with my colleague

BUNDARAN HI as SEEN FROM ABOVE To emphasize Bundaran HI as the main vista from above, we also designed the pattern of the road around the water fountain. The pattern was inspired by DKI Jakarta’s gigi balang pattern then we modified it to a new form.

BUNDARAN HI as PUBLIC SPACE We proposed to dig the ground around the Bundaran HI fountain as well as build tunnels from 4 different directions that would go straight to Bundaran HI. Underground tunnels shall be able to minimize visual distraction as much as possible so that Bundaran HI fountain shall be the main vista. The public platform (picture on the left) and underground pathway (picture below) were also designed so people could enjoy the view of the Bundaran HI fountain from a new point of view.

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UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SECTION The tunnel shall connect the main fountain area with the existing pedestrian way beside the main road. Along the tunnels’ wall, some information boards and artworks shall be placed.

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PLATFORM AREA SECTION The platform area was designed to be a relaxation and recreation space. The shape shall encourage people to relax. It was also designed to be shadowed by a canopy structure.

This diagram was produced in collaboration with my colleague

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KEBON KACANG

b STREET VISUAL | ZONE B (RIVERSIDE) The riverside area along Kebon Kacang shall be redesigned as an organized public place. We proposed to continue the street pattern from zone B to zone A but make it simpler so the shape of the riverside platform would stand out. The vehicle way pattern shall blend with the pedestrian pathway by using the same hardscape materials.

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KEBON KACANG STREET VISUAL | ZONE A Pedestrian quality on Kebon Kacang Street should be as good as pedestrian quality on M.H Thamrin Street and around Bundaran HI Fountain. Therefore, the design pattern on Kebon Kacang Street shall continue the pattern of the street around Bundaran HI to create the same visualization of urban space.

Not only that, pedestrian comfortability also should be prioritized, so we proposed for the pedestrian’s way to be wider. We also proposed to place a canopy in some parts so that people can rest.

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Architecture Academic Project

The Regional Museum of Contemporary Art: “Woting Seni Lan Masyarakat” Sleman Regency, DIY Team Leader Type

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: Aswin Indraprastha. S.T, M.T, Ph.D : Final Year Academic Project

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Project Overview

Design Concept

Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), including Sleman Regency, has been a travel destination for the art and culture enthusiasts.

Art, which is already rooted in DIY, sparked the development of various art genres, and contemporary art is one of them.

Moreover, this museum is built to answer the need for a facility for the preservation, protection, publication, and development of contemporary art creations made by local artists.

Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Nature

This museum is located in a developing area in Sleman where the settlement zone turning into a commercialized zone. That condition leads the museum to be a public place for the community around the site, especially people who create and enjoy art. Besides, the site is also located near the mountainous area in Central Java, leading to a design that should respond to the mountain as mother nature.

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As a museum, sequence is important part to be developed within the site and the building, including outdoor exhibition sequence.

CIRCULATION

Circulation of visitor, museum staffs, artists, and service function shall be divided neatly within the site.

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The site is located in Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, and located near the mountain. The city around it is rich culture and contemporary art.

The museum shall look humble and inclusive since there are some residential areas near the site.

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Stepped Landscaper

Main Issues SEQUENCE

WOTING SENI LAN MASYARAKAT

Museum as a connecting space for art and local community

Public Space as a connector

Palagan Tentara Pelajar Street, Area : 22000 m2 BCR : 60% FAR : 1,2-2 CGA : 20%

Creating art in daily life

Educating people attractively

Outdoor public spaces around the museum to respond the site context as residential area. Educational events shall be conducted here.

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Elevation and Facade Concept Development The facade shall be composed of bricks, arranged to create a pattern. The overall looks of the facade shall represent local materials to appreciate the local context.

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The application of dilatation structure corresponds the location, which is situated in an earthquake-prone zone

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Rooftop Garden (Outdoor Exhibition)

Interactive Pool

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Outdoor Exhibition

Stairs to Rooftop Garden

Boulevard

Outdoor Amphitheater

Plaza

Public Area

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Other Works and Projects 3D Model Making, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography

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Architectural Sketches I always believe that sketching is the easiest way to visualize my initial spatial design concept and understand the spatial context.

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This sketch presents an initial design manifesto for my postgraduate study project (Urban Design Project 1 and 2).

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These are my sketches during the “Situating” method (Urban Design Project 1 and 2). Site sketching while walking helped me to understand the urban area where my project was located.

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These are my architectural sketches for my undergraduate final year project, The Regional Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Graphic Design And Illustration

Photography Works displayed here are some of my graphic design and illustration projects. To see more projects, kindly check my Issuu and Behance profile.

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