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FOLIO. JOYCE LOW
CURRICULUM VITAE Journey of Me
PERSONAL NARRATIVE Who Am I Really?
UNBOUNDED
Atelier of INICO Daycare Centre
HARMONIOUS
Museum of the Handmade
CONNECTED
Wander Community Centre
END OF JOURNEY Start of Journey
ACADEMIC 2020 - 2023
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (HONOURS) at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
2017 - 2019
A LEVELS (YEAR 12 EQUIV.) at Alice Smith International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EXPERIENCE 2023 - PRESENT
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER- S’MORE DESIGN, MELBOURNE 3D visualisation of hospitality and residential projects
2020
INTERIOR DESIGNER INTERN- MLA, MALAYSIA Diverse role of 3D modelling, drafting, detailing, interior design, and communicating with clients, contractors and suppliers of small scale projects: residential, commercial and hospitality.
2019
STUDENT INTERN- ONE INTERIOR & FIT OUT WORKS, MALAYSIA Focused of assisting seniors for site visits, created listings Of Bill of Quantities, Material of Finishes, etc and communicating with clients and contractors.
JOYCE LOW LI XUAN “A multi-lingual designer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, who speaks English, Mandarin and Malay. My design philosophy is rooted in the aspiration to breathe new life into spaces, infusing them with a sense of vitality that resonates with those who inhabit them.”
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joyce.low02@gmail.com + 61 406033382 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
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“WHO AM I REALLY?” This personal narrative expresses the inner monologue of Joyce’s who is about to graduate from university soon. In this artwork, we discover her hobbies, soft skills as well as hard skills. As she trailwalks, her traits unravel slowly as she uncovers her honest thoughts which is presented in this piece.
ATELIER OF INICO Atelier of INICO, a 3 level daycare center, serves as an inspiration for future daycare centres designed to foster close relationships between working parents and their children whilst promoting the growth and development of children. The curiculum integrates both traditional and Montessori education to maximise the childrens’ learning capability. The spaces are first divided into grids to maximise the use of space. Curves are then being introduced a s a deisgn language within the grid-like spaces to evoke playfulness and softness. The concept of the INICO takes after cloud nine with an unconventional interior space that literally draws parents and children into an imaginative world, expecting the unexpected. To be on cloud nine, became like floating onto the tallest cloud on Earth as INICO is located on the 30th, 31st and 32nd floor in an office tower high up with the clouds.
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The 41m x 41m site is located at 385 Bourke Street, within the heart of CBD which is suitable for the high percentages of working parents with children. Reusing and re-purposing unused office spaces left vacant postpandemic is more environmentally friendly compared to building new structures.
Site @ 385 Bourke Street Offices & Banks Retail Food & Beverage
Site Analysis
There is a ratio of 100 : 1 with 15,000 establishments to 150 daycare centres in Melbourne City, Australia, 2020.
SUN & SHADOW
EMPLOYABILITY
Summer Sun Path Winter Sun Path
WELLBEING
NOISE & WIND PATH
Noise Hot Wind- North Cool Wind- South
OPPORTUNITIES
LAND USE
Offices Commercial
CIRCULATION
Pedestrian Bus Stops Trams /Networks
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Maintains employability for working parents without having the burden to quit their jobs, minimising risk of mental and physical health complications.
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Promotes well-being by fostering relationships between working parents and children, encouraging participation in a collaborative environment.
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Providing more opportunities for children to be enrolled into centers with a mix of traditional and Montessori education.
CLOUD NINE 9 CLOUD NINE concept with an unconventional interior space that literally draws parents and children into an imaginative world, expecting the unexpected. To be on CLOUD NINE, became like floating onto the tallest cloud on Earth. Atelier of INICO is located on the 30th, 31st and 32nd floor in an office tower high up with the clouds.
PARASITIC A parasitic element embedded in the external structure of INICO daycare centre would capture the attention of the target audience. Also, allowing children to break the social isolation and come together as a community.
CURVATURES Curvatures evoke emotions such as feeling relaxed and an uplift in mood. Despite it being a challenge with the presence of a compact site, the curvatures will add a touch of softness to the overall space. The forms act as a safety feature in minimizing the risk of children being injured whilst maintaining privacy.
The ascending curve acts as a way finder which lead them to a mystical indoor garden. The use of reflective surfaces not only visually enlarges the space but also metaphorically extends the viewer’s perception, urging them to look inward and explore the depths of their own thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It’s a design strategy that encourages a transformative journey, guiding individuals not only to a physical destination but also to an introspective experience.
MAZE OF MEMORIES Challenges children’s core memories to find their way out with the extra guidance provided from the mirrored ceiling or with the guidance of the parents.
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EMOTIONLESS
This space challenges children to think outside the box introducing creativity, also introducing them to new forms. Not everything has to be 90 degrees.
Young children often have a hard time processing and understanding emotions thus, it is essential for their emotions to be validated, not neglected.
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LEVEL 30
LEVEL 31
LEVEL 32 SCALE 1:200
1. Reception
5. Interactive Play
1. Playground
5. Napping Room
1. Playground
2. Yoga Room
6. Cafe
2. Indoor Garden
6. 3 Y.O Classroom
2. Private Playground 6. Staff Office
3. Indoor Garden
7. Working Lounge
3. 2 Y.O Classroom
7. Splash Area
3. Montessori Edu
4. Bake It! Workshop
8. Common Area
4. 1 Y.O Classroom
8. 4 Y.O Classroom
4. Netting Structure
9. 5 Y.O Classroom
5. Montessori Play 7. Napping Room
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SEE YOU AGAIN
LEVEL 32 NAP ROOM
STAFF OFFICE
3 YEARS OLD
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MULTIPURPOSE HALL
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LEVEL 31 MAZE OF MEMORIES
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Level 30 is designated for working parents and children to spend time together with interesting and interactive spaces. For example, working parents can participate in activities such as yoga classes or baking workshops with children when they are on break or they can even spend meal times together. The innovation of INICO has a major convenience for working parents working under the particular office tower. Level 31 (traditional education) and Level 32 (Montessori education) will be dedicated to only children with staff supervision. Slides traveling from one floor to another will be introduced in order to break the social isolation of the rigid compound.
LE WORLD OF SCENTS Have you ever wondered what it would be like if we were shrunk to miniature size, lost in a vast field of flowers? This art piece invites you into an experiential space where everyone can rediscover their forgotten sense of smell, aiming to create an unforgettable memory through interactions with various scents.
MUSEUM OF THE HANDMADE Is a museum emphasizing on nature and ceramic sculptures. With ceramic facades, to creating and displaying ceramic sculptures, the possibilities of ceramic is endless. Each moment grew spontaneously like an organic matter which eventually shaped into interesting design elements, almost like a domino effect. The museum emphasises the importance of understanding the sustainability principles and the implementation of ecologically sustainable design (ESD) techniques such as passive heating and cooling, passive solar design, water management, insulation, thermal chimney and the use of thermal mass. The clay facade has undergone the exploration of materials and textures and the experimentation of clay modelling to produce a facade prototype.
Plants
Green Roof
Soil Geo textile Drainage Waterproof Membrane
Internal Glazing
Concrete Roof
Double Glazed Sashless Window Double Glazed Fixed Window Panel
First Floor
North Ceramic Facade
Concrete Slab w Heating Pipes Insulation Damp Proof Membrane
Call Out Section of Museum of a HAndmade
“BRINGING THE OUTSIDE TO THE “INSIDE FOR AN EXPERIENCE.”
“Imagine stepping into a museum in the heart of Docklands and instantly being transported to a lush, vibrant garden.” For my concept, I wanted to take an appreciation of flowers and present a second life of nature to humans. I would like to convey the message of bringing the outside to the inside for an unforgettable experience as Docklands currently lacks the surrounding greenery. A museum designed with a biophilic approach, featuring abundant natural light and inspired by the textures and colors found in nature.
RECEPTION
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Mid Summer Sun at 6pm (Sun Angle 63 degrees) | North
Thermal chimney regulates the air movement, and the heating and cooling within the building. The stairs act as a void whereas the concrete slab acts as a thermal mass to aid the exchange of heating and cooling. The plans are used for transpiration, cooling and to provide natural shade.
Mid Winter Sun at 12pm (Sun Angle 32 degrees) | North
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1. Reception 2. Cafe 2. Merchandise 3. 360 Gallery 4. Workshops 5. Toilets 6. Solar Chimney Ground Floor Plan Scale 1:500
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1. Balcony 2. Art Display 3. Sculpture Gallery 4. Walkway
First Floor Plan Scale 1:500
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Mid Winter Sun at 6pm (Sun Angle 15 degrees) | West
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friendly pollen
bamboozled boomerang
INTERPRETATIONS As an international student from Malaysia, I was inspired by the surroundings of Melbourne creating my very own interpretations of the elements. You may wonder how would you interpret distorted christmas. Normally, Chrismtas is celebrated in winter during December, however, in Australia, we celebrate Christmas in the summer heat and Melbourne is known for its bipolar weather, hence why it’s called “bipolar cloud puff”.
distorted christmas
bipolar cloud puff
rockling road
don’t look twice
WANDER COMMUNITY CENTRE By introducing a community center to Queen Victoria Gardens, we provide a space where both locals and the international community unite, fostering a heightened awareness of each other’s presence. This space, situated amidst the serene backdrop of the gardens, is intended to become a vibrant hub that transcends geographical boundaries, promoting cultural exchange, collaboration, and a shared sense of belonging. My design philosophy is rooted in the aspiration to breathe new life into spaces, infusing them with a sense of vitality that resonates with those who inhabit them. Layering is my main concept as it can be seen in my roof and facade as different materials, finishes, and patterns create a depth and rhythm on the exterior of a building. This provides the structure a sense of texture and complexity.
Extruded Camouflage
Wander Community Centre is located at Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne. The form grew from a simple block into a block with holes, with the idea of introducing life into the space.
FORM ITERATIONS The exploration of the extruded camouflage in various form interations allow us to slowly understand how this form can be interpreted in different settings such as a bench, a pavilion or even a building.
Form Development Diagram
Initial The initial abstract form is completed.
#2 Sheet
#3 Flattened
#4 Death
The form is only left with the exterior sheet.
The sheet is flattened into a sturdy layer.
The 2D layer from the rectangular sheet is delicately trimmed into curved outlines.
#5 Ressurection The curved layer is then ressurected in order to bring a sense of realism and create an organic shell.
Narrative Diagram
#1 Structure
#2 Landscape
#3 Layering
#4 Aperture
The structure of the building is extruded to 8.5m.
The organic shaped roof is created using loft, with activating points to create the degree of the curvature.
Duplicating is necessary as the roof consists of: metal structure, tuft platform and a concrete shell to finish with.
Holes are punctured through to introduce nature into the building. A particularly large hole is used to create an opening for the lake.
#5 Garden Roof Trees are added as a representation of symbiosis between living organisms and non-living organisms.
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1. Reception 2. Wellness Space 3. Library 4. Cafe 5. Education Workshop
1. Gathering Foyer 2. Clinic 3. Prayers Hall
Ground Floor Plan Scale 1:500
First Floor Plan Scale 1:500
Thermal chimney regulates the air movement, and the heating and cooling within the building. The stairs act as a void whereas the concrete slab acts as a thermal mass to aid the exchange of heating and cooling. The plans are used for transpiration, cooling and to provide natural shade.
SECTION A-A SCALE 1:100
Axonometric Diagram