Architecture Portfolio by Chen Zhi Xuan

CHEN ZHI XUAN

+60 187645438

jenniechen.zx@gmail.com

A passionate fresh-graduated architecture student who is enthusiastic about learning anything new. Be willing and dedicated to putting the knowledge into practice and always eager to take on new challenges. Hoping to make a valuable asset to the team.

EDUCATION

2020-2023

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Architecture

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) (Malaysia)

2016-2019

Department of Academy

National Hsinchu Commercial Vocational High School (新竹高商) (Taiwan)

EXPERIENCES

UTAR Architecture Society

- Vice Secretary

BINA Live Talk Series 2021 (International collaboration)

- Director/Chairperson

LANGUAGE

ACHIEVEMENTS

Mandarin

English

Korean Native Language Fluent Basic

COMPETITIONS

2021

Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau

Greater Bay Area· Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN)

International Colleges Design and Construction Competition –Malaysian Preliminary Round

2022

AYDA Awards – Asia Young Designer Awards.

ARCASIA Students’ Architectural Design Competition

CGPA 3.5257

Dean’s List

2020 January & May Trimester

SOFTWARES

2D Drawing AutoCAD.

3D Modeling

SketchUp. Revit. 3ds Max.

Adobe Photoshop. Illustrator. InDesign Lightroom. Premiere Pro.

Rendering Vray. Lumion. Twinmotion. Enscape.

Microsoft Word. PowerPoint. Excel.

CONTENTS

ART & CRAFT CENTER HAPPINESS 1

Kajang old town is full of traditional atmosphere. There are old shophouses with various colors, a heritage center, and local delight. The art and craft techniques are common among the old generation in their life. However, the younger lost the spirit of traditional culture. HAPPINESS brings teenagers and kids to acquire new knowledge. The building form creates a feeling of lightness, and the programs are suitable for them. The purpose of the building is to provide a space for younger to enjoy traditional art and craft.

Location Size Programs

Kajang Old Town, Malaysia

2000 M2 Workshop. Exhibition. Cinema. Restaurant.

SITE ANALYSIS

FACADE COLORS

White, pink, and blue are the demarcation of each color tone applied on the facade in Kajang Old Town.

The buildings adjacent to the site are generally two storeys high. To blend in with its surroundings, both sides of the new building are lowered down.

Arch-top window patterns and normal rectangle windows are integrated.

The five-foot way is a significant feature of the site. It provides a walkway with a cover, protecting people from the sun and rain.

CIRCULATION. PROGRAMS. DIMENSIONS

GROUND FLOOR JALAN MENDALING

1. Restaurant

2. Preparation Area

3. Office

4. Corridor Gallery

5. Interactive Art Area

6. Digital Display Area

7. Storage

8. Surau (Female)

1. Gallery

2. Paper Cutting Workshop

3. Laser Cutting Workshop

4. Rattan Weaving Workshop

5. Social Area

1ST FLOOR 2ND FLOOR 2

3

7 5 4 6

4 8 1 2 3 5 4

6 1

The Moment You Smile.

Embrace the fun, embrace the ease. Feel the rhythm, feel the beat of your life. Let your worries go, let your mind be at peace.

HOLIDAY CHALET VITALITY 2

In the early days, there were no leisure activities in Kampung Bukit Tinggi until the first restaurant opened. It became a place that gathered residents for idle chit-chat and gradually cohered the people and spirits internally. Food culture is arguably the spirit of Kampung Bukit Tinggi.

Location Size

Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Malaysia 80 M2

CONCEPT SKETCH

1. Living & Dining Room

2. Bedroom

3. Bathroom

4. Platform

5. Car Porch

6. Vegetable Patch

Deep

in the

woods. Moving through the forest, With a sense of purpose and ease, As if I’m meant to be here, A part of this greenery. Feel the place of refuge and rest, and in its loving embrace.

GAME CENTER D’NOSTALGIA FUTURE 3

Ipoh old town is a city that is full of human touch. The old generation came to Ipoh to develop the business. They entertained with childhood games and performances together. As time has gone, they had families in Ipoh. The traditional culture was passed from generation to generation as DNA. Although DNA is genetic, part of it is different from its origin. The new generation starts to develop new culture while remaining the old culture.

Location Size Programs

Ipoh

4000 M2

Traditional Games.

Modern Games

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

1. Axis as void (pathway)

DNA is generated in two opposite directions. Origin DNA will split to compose the new DNA. Thus, the final result is the combination of old and new DNA. Besides, the chemical connections are A-T & G-C.

Original form

2. Geometric shapes to improve spaces experiences

Direction 1 : Growing up

3. Fluid movement

Direction 2 : Taking root

4. Emphasis the center

Twist : Interlacing

5. Axis as solid (building)

Twist : Connection

6. Adjust based on the center point

Final form

3RD FLOOR

AR/VR room. Hopscotch Area. Batu Seremban. Jom Do Area

2ND FLOOR

Gallery. Chinese YoYo Area

Survival Game Room. Traditional Game Area

1ST FLOOR

Snooker Room. Survival Game Room

Traditional Game Making Area. Arcade Room

GRD FLOOR

Cafe. MPH. Open Stage. Reception. Outdoor Playground

Old and New.

We take the best of both worlds, old and new. Creating a future that will be bright and true. With nostalgia in our hearts and technology in our hands, We move forward, exploring new lands.

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL

WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 20MM LEVELING SCREED

RC SLAB C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL

WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 20MM LEVELING SCREED

RC SLAB C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 100MM SAND RC BEAM C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

10° PITCHED METAL ROOF TO MANUF'S DETAIL

50MM THK MINERAL FIBER GLASS WOOL INSULATION

GALVANIZED HEXAGON CHICKEN WIRE MESH NETTING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

SINGLE SIDE ALUM. FOIL SISALATION TO MANUF'S DETAIL

C SHAPE METAL STUD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

L SHAPE METAL PLATE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

STEEL BOLT TO ENGR'S DETAIL METAL MULLION TO ENGR'S DETAIL

STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

METAL FRAME TO BE PAINTED TO ENGR'S DETAIL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

METAL FRAME TO BE PAINTED TO ENGR'S DETAIL

2000X1000MM LOW-E GLASS TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

1200MM METAL CROSS TEE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

10MM GYPSUM BOARD CEILING TO BE PAINTED FINISH

SUSPENSION ROD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

3600MM METAL MAIN TEE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

METAL WALL ANGLE TO MANUF'S DETAIL 1

BLOWN UP DETAIL - ROOF EDGE SCALE 1: 10

BLOWN UP DETAIL 1 - ROOF EDGE

CEMENT PLASTER ON ONE SIDE

20MM THK CEMENT PLASTER ON ONE SIDE

PLANTER BOX C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

20MM THK CEMENT PLASTER ON ONE SIDE

20MM THK CEMENT PLASTER ON ONE SIDE

FILTRATION MEMBRANE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

RC PLANTER BOX C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

RC PLANTER BOX C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL CLAY GRAVEL

CLAY GRAVEL

DRAIN

SKIRTING BOARD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL

20MM LEVELING SCREED

FILTRATION MEMBRANE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

RC PLANTER BOX C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL CLAY GRAVEL

CLAY GRAVEL

FILTRATION MEMBRANE

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

FILTRATION MEMBRANE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

DRAIN

TIMBER SKIRTING BOARD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

60MM∅ METAL HANDRAIL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

60MM∅ METAL HANDRAIL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

60MM∅ METAL HANDRAIL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

20MM THK TEMPERED GLASS PANEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

SILICONE SEAL

60MM∅ METAL HANDRAIL MANUF'S DETAIL

20MM THK TEMPERED GLASS PANEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

SILICONE SEAL

20MM THK TEMPERED TO MANUF'S DETAIL

20MM THK TEMPERED GLASS PANEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

DRAIN

TIMBER SKIRTING BOARD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

DRAIN

TIMBER SKIRTING BOARD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL 20MM LEVELING SCREED

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL

RC SLAB TO ENGR'S DETAIL

RC SLAB TO ENGR'S DETAIL

SILICONE SEAL

SILICONE SEAL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

METAL STUD TO MANUF'S DETAIL METAL PLATE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL 20MM LEVELING SCREED

20MM LEVELING SCREED

RC SLAB TO ENGR'S DETAIL

RC SLAB TO ENGR'S DETAIL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

C SHAPE METAL STUD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

I-BEAM TO ENGR'S DETAIL

L SHAPE METAL PLATE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

C SHAPE METAL STUD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

C SHAPE METAL STUD TO MANUF'S DETAIL

HEXAGON CHICKEN WIRE MESH

GALVANIZED HEXAGON CHICKEN WIRE MESH

L SHAPE METAL PLATE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

L SHAPE METAL PLATE TO MANUF'S DETAIL

NETTING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

NETTING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL

SINGLE SIDE ALUM. FOIL SISALATION TO MANUF'S DETAIL

SINGLE SIDE ALUM. FOIL SISALATION TO MANUF'S DETAIL

GALVANIZED HEXAGON CHICKEN WIRE MESH NETTING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

GALVANIZED HEXAGON CHICKEN WIRE MESH NETTING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

50MM THK MINERAL FIBER GLASS WOOL INSULATION

50MM THK MINERAL FIBER GLASS WOOL INSULATION

SINGLE SIDE ALUM. FOIL SISALATION TO MANUF'S DETAIL

SINGLE SIDE ALUM. FOIL SISALATION TO MANUF'S DETAIL

50MM THK MINERAL FIBER GLASS WOOL INSULATION

50MM THK MINERAL FIBER GLASS WOOL INSULATION

METAL HEAVY DUTY 'F' CHANNEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

METAL HEAVY DUTY 'F' CHANNEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

METAL HEAVY DUTY 'F' CHANNEL TO MANUF'S DETAIL

METAL HEAVY DUTY 'F' TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

580X50MM THK HARD WOOD FACIAL BOARD TO BE PAINTED FINISH

STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING TO MANUF'S DETAIL

STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING MANUF'S DETAIL

580X50MM THK HARD WOOD FACIAL BOARD TO BE PAINTED FINISH

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S DETAIL STEEL BOLT TO ENGR'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 30MM LEVELING SCREED

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S STEEL BOLT TO ENGR'S DETAIL

100MM CONCRETE SLAB C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 30MM LEVELING SCREED

STEEL JOINING PLATE TO ENGR'S STEEL BOLT TO ENGR'S DETAIL

STEEL JOINING PLATE STEEL BOLT TO ENGR'S

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S DETAIL WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 30MM LEVELING SCREED

580X50MM THK HARD WOOD FACIAL BOARD TO BE PAINTED FINISH 100MM CONCRETE SLAB C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

100MM CONCRETE SLAB C/W WATERPROOFING TO ENGR'S DETAIL

FLOOR FINISHES TO ARCH'S WATEPROOF MEMBRANE 30MM LEVELING SCREED

580X50MM THK HARD BOARD TO BE PAINTED 100MM CONCRETE SLAB WATERPROOFING TO

BLOWN UP DETAIL 2 - PLANTER BOX TO FLOOR

BLOWN UP DETAIL 3 - RAILING