Architectural Portfolio | Jasmine Tan Mei Xin

2019-2022 ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

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Jasmine Tan Mei Xin.

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THE REFUGE

ORCHARENA

UNTITLED

MI HOUSE

HANdSKETCHES & MODELS

ADDITIONAL WORKS

Mental health Educational Center for Wellness Center underprivileged children

Art gallery

Cottage industry

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THE REFUGE | 2022 | YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

01 THE REFUGE

Mental health Wellness Center Refuge, a state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty. People who suffer from mental health are like refugees, not refugees of physical war but a mental chaos. They lost a sense of belonging. They are rejected by society. They wish to seek refuge from the constant on-going nightmare caused by local stigma.

In terms of psychology, THE REFUGE provides a temporary safe place where mental health patients who suffer from depression and bipolar can detach themselves from the chaos and emerge themselves in silence. A different kind of silence, a silence that cannot be heard but be felt through the process of horticulture therapy. “ Like wildflowers, let us grow between the cracks of brokenness ” In terms of architecture, THE REFUGE is a warm mental health wellness centre with a domestic theme, not a cold place of convenience. It shields away the fading colours of white, grey and blue. “ To see without being seen ” Inspired by the theory of Prospect and Refuge, this centre provides people with the capacity to observe (prospect) without being seen (refuge), allowing the occupants to feel constantly secure.

Location : SS6, Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya

Prospect

Prospect - Refuge

In par with the concept ‘refuge’, the main horticulture program circles around this 14.5m Acacia Aliaiculiformis tree that required to be preserved under Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) as it signifies the important of ‘refuging’ our environment from harm caused by over modernisation.

Refuge

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Interior garden for horticulture theraoy programme

Students

PROGRAMME

Horticulture therapy

Adults

Horticultural therapy is defined as the engagement of a person in gardening and plant-based activities, facilitated by a trained therapist, to achieve specific therapeutic treatment goals.

Elderlies

Horticulture therapy has its potential as Kelana Jaya attract people from different walks of life. There are universities located near to the site, providing young target users that might suffer from stress due to academic. Expenses in Kelana Jaya is high and this might burdens adults that could hardly get by. The site also has a few mosque that large attracted senior citizen. The close distance between the site and the Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya provides potential nature lover user that might be interested in gardening.

Others

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THE REFUGE | 2022 | YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

design process

MATERIALIT Y

Form and zoning

A balance of warm and cold The most conducive refuge can be provided is close to what a home feels like. To create a warm environment, timber wall panels were constructed, harmonising with the nature colours of greens surrounding the building and creating balance with the coldness of the plain floor tiles. Metal columns and beams were used to highlight the framing structure, creating a sense of rigidity amidst the softness.

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Division of public, semi public and private zones while preserving the on-site tree

Enhancing landscape to create natural sound barrier against busy road

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Flatten curvy surface to allow good views towards landscape and adjacent park

Create a sense of hierarchy by altering the heights and creating more views

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Create flexible facade, courtyards and safari roof to utilised local context

Further enhanced the landscape into an exterior garden used for the programme

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Health products display area near the lobby

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

View from adjacent park

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THE REFUGE | 2022 | YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

S E C T I O N Y-Y

SECTION X-X

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THE REFUGE | 2022 | YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

sustainabilit y

Solutions to reduce negative impact on environment A few sustainable approaches that suit the local tropical climate have been taken, such as having a permeable facade. Foldable louvre openings allow natural ventilation to occur while having flexibility and privacy. Greens play a crucial role in this building as it filters air quality. By having a green roof, heat on the surface can be reduced. The courtyards allow natural lighting to enter while enhancing air circulation, similarly applies to the floating safari roof, which carries away heated air through wind currents.

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Herb drying area which can be used as a multifaith space

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Group therapy room where everyone has their own little plant

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Treatment room for private counselling session

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ORCHARENA | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

02 ORCHARENA

Educational Center for underprivileged children in Chow Kit The title ‘Orcharena’ is a direct combination of the words ‘orchestra’ and ‘arena’. The orchestra music program being the main educational program aims to create a sense of community, commitment and self-worth among the street children of Chow Kit. Having the same intention as an arena which originated from the Romans, or nowadays serves to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events, ‘Orcharena’ is designed to provide a platform solely for the street children. Being exposed to negative social upbringing, these street children had developed certain traits that might differ them with other children. By observing each trait, ‘orcharena’ aims to integrate different ‘platform’ elements into the learning environment to cater each of their traits.

Location : Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur

Issue 1: Provide an informal learning platform that involves interaction of all children

Issue 2: Provide a platform for them to communicate and express themselves

Issue 3: Provide a platform for them to run, jump, climb and explore freely

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE Outdoor Library

PROGRAMME Orchestra music

“ Music by its own nature, enable the establishment of social interaction, such as orchestra or choir, instil solidarity and teamwork“ -José Antonio Abreu Chow Kit Road, a busy district flourishing with economic activities alongside more than 500 ‘street children’ roaming and living off the streets. Through this programme, the street children will be given access to music and taught through the model of the symphony orchestra how to build a better society. Being in an orchestra allows them to feel a sense of belonging and self worth.

Everyone in the orchestra plays an important role with their very own instruments.

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ORCHARENA | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

RHYTHM OF COLOURS Rainwater harvesting cubes

design process

The rainwater harvesting cubes are made of basic modules of acrylic cubes with a sloping acrylic sheet inside that divert water to adjacent cubes through small holes on its vertical surfaces. The translucent acrylic allow passer-by to see the flow of water in cubes, creating rhythm through rainfall.

Form and zoning

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Organise the spaces based on three views: view towards the River of Life, greeneries and the back alley for service block

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Take consideration of the site context by having flexible openings that allows wind

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Create a sense of hierarchy by altering the height of volume of each blocks.

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Create a sense of rhythm to reflects the program and attract passerby attention.

The building subconsciously also takes the form of one of the active hang out area of the street children in Chow Kit which is Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. By including elements that the street children familiar with, it ease them the process to remember and navigate through the spaces.

PLANS

ELEVATIONS

ORCHARENA | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

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ORCHARENA | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

SECTIONS

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Main event space

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE Canteen

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE Rooftop Garden

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UNTITLED | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

03 “ An untitled white canvas, showcasing different colours of stories.”

‘Untitled’ is an art space dedicated to local multidisciplinary artist, Liew Kung Yu, to produce and showcase his various artworks ranging from photographs to sculptures. The main spaces are the gallery, the workshop and the artist studio. As the title ‘Untitled’ suggests, this art space aims to provide a creative space without any restriction or boundary. It serves as a platform for people from all walks of life to express and exchange ideas freely.

The artworks are colourful, detailed and in large scale. The ceiling installation fiters the natural light from the skylight above, creating an ambience enhancing the artworks. As the visitors awed at how appealing the artworks are, the artist explained the story behind the layers. Kung Yu is actually a contemporary artist who produced satirical artworks that reflect local social and political issues. Behind the pretty artworks there lies ugly truth, which he called them “pretty ugly”.

Location : Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur

‘Metropolis Warisan’ by artist Liew Kung Yu

UNFOLDING THE COLOURS Liew Kung Yu

The flow of interior spaces are organised in a way to let visitors unfold the different stories of the artist, just like how the artist expresses his thoughts through layers of collage.

As visitors enter the reception area, the double volume space is hard to overlook and their vision stopped at the ceiling installation on the first floor, setting a clear destination. The display cases located around gives a brief idea of the artist working medium: sculptures, art installations, photographs etc. As visitors proceed further, the kids’ artworks displayed in the workshop area shows that his work circles around kids as well. In reality, he is also the art director of Little Door Festival, a theatre festival aims to empower kids.

“Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.”

The visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of the artist’s working prcoess at ceramic and jewellery workstation located at the back. The distintive rawness contrasted with the white paint at the front tells the visitors that the area is where all the behind the scenes occurs.

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UNTITLED | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Ground Floor plan

first floor plan

UNTITLED | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

ELEVATIONS

DETAILED SECTION In one of the artist artworks ‘Metropolis Warisan’, the artist questioned the functionality of motif imprinted on the roof of National Library Malaysia. As a way to convey similar message, the gallery facade is designed with permeable ventilation blocks which you can find in local traditional shophouses, pristine yet functional. It allows the gallery has a modern design with a hint of traditional elements.

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MI HOUSE | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

04 Cottage Industry “-a business or manufacturing activity carried on in people’s homes” Located at section 2 of PJ Old Town, ‘Mi House’ serves as a cottage industry that focuses on manufacturing and selling healthy noodle products to the aging community around. The term ‘Mi House’ is a translation of House of Noodles and also the homophony of ‘My house’ which indicates the home of the clients and their workers. “ Form connections like continuous strands of noodles” ‘Mi House’ main concept is to form connections between people.

There are two main spaces which function as ‘connectors’, the workshop and the common living area. The healthy noodle snack making workshop provides an opportunity for the elderlies living in the community to reconnect with the younger generation while the common living area aims to strengthen the connection between the client and the workers. Instilling a family-like relationship instead of an employer-employee relationship.

Location : Lot 88, Jalan Othman, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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Industry

Residential

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A series of connections

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WORKSHOP

Healthy noodle-snack workshop Being one of the oldest settlement in Petaling Jaya, elderly population in PJ Old Town has about 217,366, which takes a percentage of 30%, This is where the idea of healthy noodle-making came in mind. The aim is to provide healthy eating products for the local aging community. the industry also allows the local elderlies to become the workers. Since the proposed cottage industry is healthy noodle-making, the wet market located opposite the site provide enough supply of ingredients for the manufacturing process. There is also a plastic supplier located adjacent the site for packaging process.

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MI HOUSE | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

design process Form and zoning

Because the majority of the workers are elderlies, the bedrooms are located on the ground floor so the area is easily accessible without stairs. The bedrooms are connected directly to the back garden that allows them to carry out morning exercise and gardening.

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Manufacturing and sales area in u-block shape forming a welcoming facade

Residential area placed at the back area and upper floor

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Separated the area according to exposure to public

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Maximises site context

Alter the heights to create a sense of hierarchy

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Enhance the building elevations based on exposure to public

ORCHARENA | 2021 |YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

FIRST FLOOR PLAN Another common space that is provided is the balcony on the first floor. The balcony serves as a little garden with sitting areas for gathering. The curvy shading fabrics roofing is further drooped as hammocks for resting. On a work-free afternoon, the occupants can relax at the sitting area, enjoying the view from above while having a cup of tea.

ELEVATIONS

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MI HOUSE | 2021 | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

S E C T I O N Y-Y

SECTION X-X

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE Courtyard for drying noodles

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Production area

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

View from front elevation

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HANDSKETCHES & MODELS | 2019 - 2020 | YEAR 1 & YEAR 2

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HANDSKETCHES & MODELS

A collection of sketches and physical models for early projects

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ADDITIONAL PROJECT | 2021- on going |

AdditIONAL PROJECT

I was given an opportunity to be part of the organiser team for an international E-sport competition with a theme on heritage architecture.

We had collaborated with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization with an aim to educate young students from SEA countires about the importance of historical building through gaming as a teaching tool.

Participant works:

Students are able to enhance their knowledge and verbal skills as they are required to give a presentation and write a report for their work.

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