ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Julian Wu-Yang Ng
CONTENTS Year Out Work Experience (Oct-now 2020/21)
Pg. 3-4
Architectural Design (Jan-May 2020)
Pg. 5-8
Urban Intervention (Sept-Dec 2019)
Pg. 9-12
Collective Dwelling (Jan-April 2019)
Pg. 13-14
Architecture and Landscape & Climate (Sept-Jan 2018/19)
Pg. 15-16
Forms and Structure (Sept-May 2018/19)
Pg. 16
Building Design (Jan-April 2018)
Pg. 17-18
Form Finding- Beach Huts (Oct-Dec 2017)
Pg. 19
Form Finding- Shelters (Sept-Oct 2017)
Pg. 20
Folio (Sept-May 2017/18)
Pg. 20
Sydney House Project Site Location: Sydney, Australia The form of the two houses were created based on the idea of having the componenets stacked on top of one another to create a ‘superimposition’ and to follow the form of the slope on the site. The style of the houses was also designed with heavy inspiration from ‘Contemporary Orientalism’ with a twist of Modern Australian Architecture. During the process, of this project, I was tasked with helping creating and developing these forms in the house and using greenery to help create a sense of privacy between the two houses as well as the entire neighbourhood. The greenery and landscaping in the back garden also helped create a much more comfortable and habitable environment for users.
YEAR OUT WORK EXPERIENCE Sydney House Project and Sear Rogers International School Sear Rogers International School Site Location: Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong A renovation project for an International school for Secondary school students, using the school logo colours as an inspiration for the interior design. Many of the graphics and furniture elements of the school facilities used a blue and grey colour scheme to compliment with the school’s characteristics and history. During the process of this project, I helped do the interior design and graphics design for the walls and furniture to be used by the different facilities as shown below.
Interior Elevations
Site Axonometric
Lift Lobby Elevation- Considertions were made to help preserve the existing site elements such as the lift placement and trophy plaques
Large window features looking down along the sloped landscape out onto the seaside landcsape which faces the back of the house.
Multi-Purpose Hall Elevation- To create a much more rich and bright environment, the multi-purpose hall was designed with the main use of light coloured furniture a large windows features
Site Axonometric 2 Use of tall hedges to create a division between the housing units and lawns to help create a much more comfortable lviing space
Science Lab Elevation- Using the blue and grey colour scheme to help design the interior features for the science lab furniture
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Exploded Site Axonometric
YEAR OUT WORK EXPERIENCE 2 ASD Primary and Secondary School
A grand ramp was placed into the centre of the scheme to help act as a central circulation point and viewing deck at the top
Every group of fins were placed in different areas to help create diversity in facade composition
Mutiple staircases added for ease of access and the two main staircases as main access points to the main hubs of school Fins were used to help create a diversity in the facade deisgn, framed views and a mix of openings and closings
Site Location: Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong The Architecture Services Department required a school design which would help provide enough resources for both primary and secondary school facilities. Three schemes were also required to help provide options for the department to choose from, the first being a scheme that had completely seperate facilities, one that was completley shared and the one that could be shared and divided up between the primary and secondary schools. The scheme that I mostly involved in was the one which had both schools completely share their facilities with one another. The inspiration behind the design of this scheme included the idea of a single natural curve that would unite and the schools spaces with one another.
Exploded Axonometric Key Ground Level
Greenery
Stairs and Lifts
Assmebly Hall
Fin Placement Assembly Hall Placement Staircase Placement Having a direct view of access from the covered playground below and an understanding of the spaces within the school
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Design Proposal and Facilities Site Location: Cliftonville, Margate, Kent A site analysis and local interview with local communities was conducted at the start of this project to gain a better understanding of what kind of commmunity hub we were trying to create for the people of Margate. My aim was to create a new centre in Margate that responded to our modern age of technology. The solution was creating a university of game design which would help provide jobs and promote Margate as a new digital hub in the UK, thus giving Margate a new purpose. By creating this new attraction to Margate, I was hoping on creating this new campus as a place in which people could express their passion for gaming through learning, designing and art. The building design also acts as a community spot for the local community as well as a point of circulation in which people can access the mutiple site levels with ease thanks to the roof walkway design as shown.
Sectional Perspective
Site Perspectives
Facilities and Entrances to University
Masterplan and future developments
Central Courtyard and building roofs view
Phase 1- Construciton of student campus
Phase 2&3- New Student Accommodation and Sports facilities
Phase 4- Renovating existing pier
Phase 5- New Large Tournament Hall
Secondary Tunnel Entrance to University
Main Entrance on Street Level to University
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Circulation Diagrams
Greenery and Landscaping
Creating a more vibrant and healthy space with new greenery
Campus Level
Street Level Private Access (Students)
Creating access paths for just students to go about their daily activities with courtyards acting as the central circulation point
Promenade Level
General Public Access
Sloped Green Roof acting as a point of circulation by connecting all the different height levels together, all the way from the street down to the promenade. This helps create easier access to the seaside for the general public in addition to connecting the building together as a whole
Direct access to the different height levels on site for the general public
Views
Views to attract people to explore the campus and comprehend how to where they can and can’t go
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 Site Proposal and Building Form
Site Elevation
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3
Development Model
Modelmaking Development Concept Models
Understanding the existing site’s different levels, access and views and trying to preserve and reuse those elements
A development model was built to help test and develop the idea of a continuous roof and any other possible access points for people to be able to access each level rather than just the highest and lowest point of the site
An open facade was created to help provide views form the classroom area, stituated closest to the seaside and provide a sense of comfort for people when indoors
Using the concept of a courtyard to help create a central connection for all the circulation and creating new views and access
This model was made by using parts of the exisitng buildings and the different levels to help create a continuous roof to help connect all these existing elements
The model also helped allow tests in the form and design of the building to create something much more natural
Tests were made to figure out how the roof would connect to the campus and promenade levels. The decision made was through the use of a sloped green roof with some landscaping features
7.
Exploded Axonometric Structural elements connections
Construction Section Roof to Foundation detail
Exploded Axonometric Key Floors levels and Slopes
Staircases
Entrance points
Design and Structural elements connections
Greenery and Green Walls Connections between different levels
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 Constructional Detail
Glass, Windows and Lifts
Roof and skylight
Staircase Connections
Windowsill detail
Handrailing Detail Glass with glue film in between Wooden Floor Finish 15mm Floor Screed 50mm Insulation 75mm Steel plate finish bolted with screws Timber Joist
Double-glazed Window Sliding and Fixed Frame Timber Frame Bolted Steel Plate to Gulam Beam (CLT Timber) Bolts connecting steel plate and beam
8.
Public Squares Site Analysis Hawley Square
Areas of Congregation
Vehicle Paths
Human Paths
Hawley Square- People and vehicular stats Gender Ratio
Male
Parked Cars
Female
North Rd.
East Rd.
South Rd.
West Rd.
10:45
10:45
12:05
12:05
Every 5 people
15:40
15:40
Every 5 Cars
Age Group 10:45 12:05 15:40
Child
Adult
Elder
Passing Cars
Loop
East Rd.
South Rd.
West Rd.
10:45 12:05 15:40
Hawley Square Landscape Layout Proposal Public Squares Axonomteric
Masterplan Circulation Diagrams Public Squares Perspectives Site Location: Margate, Kent Path Access
Greenery
Views
Utility/ Seating
Using different circulation diagrams to help define the layout of the masterplan as well as how people will move around the site and look accross it.
The main aim of this module was to help us understand urban buildings in Margate. By learning about the historical context and adapting the the existing public squares to benefit the community as well as revitalising the Theatre Royal’s role in the town. To help reinvent the public squares in Margate, I proposed different roles for the public squares so that they would become a benefit for the existing community. For example, Hawley Square as shown was assigned the role of a playground. To help revive the Theatre Royal, an extension with new materiality and large glass openings in the facade helped create a connection between the old and new parts of the Theatre.
URBAN INTERVENTION
Site Analysis and Masterplanning 9.
Perspectives Exterior and Interior Views
Use of bright colours and large signage to attract people from far away
Open balcony space allowing people an understanding of the extension space as soon as they walk in
Sectional Perspective through existing Theatre and proposed extension
Using the balcony features, a link is created between the old facade of the Theatre and the new extension, a link between and old and new for the general public experience and interact with
URBAN INTERVENTION 2 Theatre Royal Extension
South Street Facade of New Extension
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URBAN INTERVENTION 3
Theatre Royal Extension Modelmaking Development Modelmaking Facade and Masterplanning
Using a 1:50 scale model to help deisgn and understand each opening in the facade represents
Planning on tetsing each balcony interacts with the existing facade of the Theatre
Theatre Extension Final Model
With the help of a masterplan model, an idea was created to create a tower feature overlooking the downward slope and view onto the Southern Margate seaside
Testing out signage detail onto new extension
Much more developed balcony elements with consideration for the structure elements below
Understanding how people will intercat with the interior spaces provided
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COLLECTIVE DWELLING
Analysis and Proposal
Site Location: Sandwich, Kent One of the main objectives of this project was to try and bring the architectural language of the existing buildings in the town of Sandwich with a modern twist into our proposal for a new residential neighbourhood comprised of 30-40 new housing units. Sketches and elevation drawings were done to get a better grasp of Sandwich’s architecture. The proposed masterplan which I based off of circulation and ease of access to residents was first put together before the design elements of the house. Many of the elevation and building design features shown were a combination of the different design elements found in Sandwich with a more modern and simplified character to create a new sense of character in the residential neighbourhood and also a form of similarity for locals.
Existing Architecture and Facades Analysis and skecthes
Masterplan Axonomteric
Site Access (Public &Private)
Views
Greenery & Landscaping
Special Housing
Housing Types (Family & Elderly
Circulation Diagrams
‘Soft’ Green courtyard space
‘Hard’ Tiled courtyard space
12.
COLLECTIVE DWELLING 2
Porposed front entrance street elevation detail
Street Facade and Interior design
Living spaces for new proposed housing
Final Proposal Models Facade and Masterplan
1:20 Facade model showcasing the detail of the gate like feature into the residentail masterplan block
Masterplan site model of the entire residential neighbourhood and the different courtyard designs as well as functions
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE
Masterplan and Park facilities Perspectives Gardens and landscape
Site Location: St Stephen’s Canterbruy,Kent This project comprised of both a landscape masterplan and a building design which would compliment one another. The inspiration of designing a dog shelter was taken from the numerous dog owners in Kent. To create a deeper connection between the building and the surrounding landscape, curves and natural forms were used in the building design to create a much more natural flow. Many different types of gardens and facilities were implemented into the masterplan to help create a variety in the journey in which dogs and their owners could experience.
Dry Landcsape garden with a water feature in front of it (North side of plan)
Precendents
Inspiration and Sketches
Utilising building form to become one with the natural landscape
Japanese Botanic garden with pond (East side of plan)
Inspiration from the NYW highline park where manmade objects are merged together with greenery and natural elements
Site Axonometric
Forest like Courtyard space
Modelmaking Building form and layout development
Concept model based on preserving site activity spots and access
Development of concept model and creating a natural building form
Creating depth in the elevation of the building form
Development model of access onto roof of building
Planning journey when people walk onto the roof
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE 2 Building Layout and Elevation detail
Site Section through courtyard space
Southeast elevation
Modelmaking Building form and layout development
Ground floor plan
Perspectives Building roof and interior facilities
Perspective of spa space for dogs with green wall feature
View of surrounding landcsape from highest point of roof walkway
Final masterplan model of building and surrounding garden features
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Final proposed shelter model Structure and foundation model
CLIMATE (Architecture and Landscape) Sunlight and Ventilation strategies Site Location: St Stephen’s Canterbruy,Kent Apart from doing the masterplan and building design for the dog sanctuary, environmental strategies were also considered when designing the landscape as well as the building geometry. The consideration of these factors allowed a much more environmentally friendly and comfortable site to be created. The courtyards as shwon in the diagrams below helped imrpove the building circulation and the roof overhang helped provide solar shading for people walking around the buidling facilities. A green roof on the building also helped increase the green foot print on the site.
Existing treeline shadow effects Summer and Winter time Morning shadow effect Midday shadow effect Noon shadow effect
This project helped us have more of a basic understanding of how each structural element is affected physically when a force acts on it laterllay and gravitationally as well as what the reaction force does in turn as a force creates stress on a structure
Gravitational and Lateral load diagrams Tension, compression and deflection Cool air flow Cool air starting to heat up Hot air flow
Nightime Ventilation Summer section strategy
Tension
Compression
Foundation Members Gravitational Load
Daytime Ventilation Summer section strategy
Solar shading strategies Main building and masterplan shelters Winter Sun Angle Summer Sun Angle Original Structure Form
Deflected Structure
FORMS AND STRUCTURE Physics of designed structure
To help maximise the comfort in an area, the roof extension will help protect the space during the summer and help provide warmth during the winter
Use of trees to help shield the shelter from the sun during the day
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ART GALLERY
Masterplan and building design Site Location: Pound Lane Canterbruy,Kent To help preserve Canterbury’s history of art, I designed an art gallery with different sized exhibitions and conditions that showed the true beauty of different pieces of art created from different artists who were famous in Kent. A bridge was also involved in the building design to provide an easier route of access for people onto the site and into the building. A small park area was included in the building plan to help promote the existing views of the site as well as create a link between the natural materiality of the building and its surrounding environment.
Sectional Cut
Southwest Elevation
Sectional Perspective
Masterplan Proposed layout
Exploded axonomteric Building design and facilities
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
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ART GALLERY
Modelmaking
Masterplan Model- Using models to help determine how the gallery intercats with the site and the town with the use of landscaping
Preserving some of the existing greenery at the back of the gallery to help protect the environment and create a new purpose for the area
Night time view of Art Gallery from outside, considering what people will see at a different time of the day
Bridge design testing out what kind of views will be created from each opening
Understanding the interaction of the interior spaces and main courtyard space
Different exhibition spaces with either more or less light, creating different experiences
Considerations of how each artwork is showcased
Narrow corridor features to create a fixed view
Section model of other parts of the gallery to determine the atmosphere that is being created for each gallery
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Modelmaking Design Development
Orthographics Masterplanning, Views and Elevations
Views explaining the different experiences which people will have during the day and night when staying at these beach huts
A large scale model to help determine the shape and form of the beach hut with the highest point extruding out for views from the top and the an enclosed living area at the bottom
Use of large windows to allow a much more open deisgn and views from the inside looking out to the surrounding beach area.
Site Location: Pound Lane Canterbruy,Kent
Using a masterplan model to explain the staggered layout, allowing each hut to have its own view and bridge to act as a main landscape feature going straight out to the beach
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A masterplan of 16 beach huts was designed for this project as well as a main cafe area which is located on the North side of the masterplan. The aim with the layout and the glass facade facing south towards the sea was to take full advantage of the beautiful seaside view south of the site. The layout also allowed each hut to have a clear view towards the sea from different heights and in between one another.
BEACH HUTS
Masterplanning and Modelmaking
SHELTER
Orthographics and final product
A tree inspired from the idea of one continuous spine
An origami cut out of a form on non ending folds and openings
Shelter Orthgraphics
Using the idea of a staggered form as a rain resistance feature and allow enough space for people as they come into the tent at the entrance of it
Sketches for inspiration and understanding how to draw space
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Final Shleter Product
Our Folio module allowed us to do weekly tasks of skecthes which in turn helped improve our drawing techniques of real life scenarios, objects and people. Many sketches were done when researching precedents to get a better understanding of a building’s form or the circulation in a masterplan. Models and sculptures were also created to help create a more diverse expression in the forms and shapes which we are surrounded by in our daily lives.
FOLIO
Drawing, sketches and Modelmaking