Kacey Tsui Architectural Portfolio

KACEY TSUI ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

ABOUT | KACEY

Experience

Skills

2024 Apr - Jun

Queensland University of Technology Student Research Assistant

2023 Aug - 2024 Feb

OKAS Design Design Assistant

2023 Dec - 2024 Feb

Queensland University of Technology Summer Researcher

2015 - 2023

Hong Kong Housing Authority Technical Officer (Architectural)

Sketchup

2014 - 2015

Wecon Limited Technical Assistant (Architectural)

Rhinoceros

2014

KTO Architect Limited Architectural Assistant

2D Drafting

AutoCAD 3D Modeling

3DsMAX

Grasshopper

Enscape Lumion

Education 2023 - present

Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

2021 - 2022

Hong Kong Design Institute Certificate in Interior Design

2012 - 2014

Revit Archicad

3D Rendering I am Kacey, a highly motivated and detailoriented architectural student with over eight years of experience in architectural drafting.

My strength lies in my ability to think about construction details and problem-solving. I am largely concerned about the protection and preservation of the environment and believe that thoughtful building design can be beneficial to humans and the community.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time in museums.

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HKUSPACE Community College Higher Diploma in Architectural Studies

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Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign

Project Name The Lantern House Duration: 2 months (Year 2 Sem 1) Tutor: Joanne Choueiri Unit Coorindator: Kirsty Volz Software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator

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THE LANTERN HOUSE

Design Brief This dwelling is located at Tafe Eagle Farm campus and serves as a showcase for hydrogen and renewable energy. Its aim is to excite the public about the potential of net-zero and carbon-positive housing.

The project is designed to raise public awareness through this demonstration house.

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The artificial light from the house illuminates it at night like a lantern, making it eye-catching for road users.

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The exterior features a timber frame, while the interior includes full-height windows with obscured glass to provide privacy and diffused light.

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THE LANTERN HOUSE

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The Convergent Cafe Duration: 2 months (Year 2 Semester 2) Tutor: Cameron Conwell Unit Coorindator: Mark Hiley Software: AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Vray, Photoshop, Illustrator

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THE CONVERGENT CAFE

The convergent point of Sandgate Road and Arhyle Street.

The curviness of Breakfast Creek.

The bridge converges and leads to Yowoggera Park.

Design Concept

Design Development

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Design Brief Bowen Hills is a traditional industrial area.

There is heavy traffic on the highway, including Abbotsford Road and the Inner City Bypass, which are major roads in Brisbane. Compared to the busy main roads, the area is quite deserted. People rarely walk around the streets, preferring to travel using with their personal transportation. The only recreational area is Yowoggera Park, which includes a furnished children’s playground and barbeque facilities. However, it remains empty even on Sundays.

This project aims to attract more people to the riverbank to enjoy their weekends.

On the other side of the Inner City Bypass, Thompson Street is relatively vibrant, with some retail and community facilities, such as a church and a nursery. To target visitors from that area, a new pedestrian bridge can provide easy access to both Yowoggera Park and the Convergent Cafe. People can take a stroll along the riverside, enjoy a cup of coffee, and watch an amazing movie in the indoor cafeteria or outdoor theatre.

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THE CONVERGENT CAFE

Location: Yowoggera Park, Bowen Hills Purpose: Urban Film Cafe Area: 460m2 Land Use: Service Bowen Hills is a traditional industrial area.

There is heavy traffic on the highway, including Abbotsford Road and the Inner City Bypass, which are the major roads in Brisbane.

Compared to the busy main road, the area is quite deserted. People rarely walk around the streets but travel with their personal transportation means. The only recreational area is Yowoggera Park, which includes a furnished children’s playground and barbeque facilities.

Location: Yowoggera Park, Bowen Hills Purpose: Urban Film Cafe Area: 460m2 Land Use: Service Bowen Hills is a traditional industrial area.

There is heavy traffic on the highway, including Abbotsford Road and the Inner City Bypass, which are the major roads in Brisbane.

Compared to the busy main road, the area is quite deserted. People rarely walk around the streets but travel with their personal transportation means. The only recreational area is Yowoggera Park, which includes a furnished children’s playground and barbeque facilities.

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However, there is no one over there, even on Sunday. This project is aiming to bring more people to the riverbank and enjoy their weekends there. On the other side of the Inner City Bypass, it is relatively vibrant on Thompson Street, with some retail and community facilities, such as a church and nursery. To target the visitors over there, a new pedestrian bridge can provide easy access for them to both Yowoggera Park and the Convergent Cafe. People can take a stroll along the riverside and enjoy a cup of coffee with an amazing movie in the indoor cafeteria or outdoor theatre.

However, there is no one over there, even on Sunday. This project is aiming to bring more people to the riverbank and enjoy their weekends there. On the other side of the Inner City Bypass, it is relatively vibrant on Thompson Street, with some retail and community facilities, such as a church and nursery. To target the visitors over there, a new pedestrian bridge can provide easy access for them to both Yowoggera Park and the Convergent Cafe. People can take a stroll along the riverside and enjoy a cup of coffee with an amazing movie in the indoor cafeteria or outdoor theatre.

Site Plan

THE CONVERGENT CAFE

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Project Name Museum of Moving Image Duration: 2 months (Year 2 Semester 2) Tutor: Cameron Conwell Unit Coorindator: Mark Hiley Software: AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator

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MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGE

Design Development

Design Brief

Site Plan

The museum site is in Bowen Hills, a traditional industrial district. From my personal experience, the area is not pedestrian-friendly. The design approach aims to attract people from the historical Breakfast Creek Hotel and Newstead Park and connect them to the future sports centre precinct. The square with water features reflects Breakfast Creek, serving as both an outdoor

theatre and an extension of the existing recreational area. The museum’s façade is inspired by the curve of the bypass, which separates the leisure gathering point on the ground level from the busy underground driveway. The envelope creates a distinct ambience for museum visitors.

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MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGE

Ground Floor Plan

F2 Floor Plan

F1 Floor Plan

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Section 2

MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGE

Mezzaine Floor Plan

F3 & F4 Floor Plan

Exploded Diagram

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