Kay Thi Htin Kyaw (B.Arch Portfolio 2024)

Kay Thi Htin Kyaw

2024

Architecture Portfolio

Kay Thi Htin Kyaw Aspiring Architect

My name is Kay Thi Htin Kyaw, and I recently graduated my Bachelor in Architecture with a first class honors from the School of Architecture and Design at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi in Bangkok, Thailand.

I have a passion for innovative design and planning, and problem-solving in architecture, supported by a strong work ethic and effective collaboration skills.

Please review my portfolio to see my skills and projects. I am eager to bring my expertise and passion to a dynamic architectural firm.

-Thank You

PROFILE Date of Birth - 26th Oct, 1998 Nationality - Myanmar CONTACT Phone - +65-8310-0530 Email - kaythihtinkyaw98@gmail.com LANGUAGES Burmese (Native) English (Professional Working Proficiency)

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EDUCATION Bachelor in Architecture|King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand GPAX - 3.79 2022-2024 (Graduated in June,2024)

Previous Education |Yangon Technological University, Myanmar 2015-2021 (Transferred to KMUTT for continuation after 2021)

EXPERIENCE Junior Architect | Studioort (Thailand) July 2024 - Present (4 months) Collaborates together with head architect to develop conceptual approaches in both masterplanning and 3D design, independently prepares client presentation, and reviewing construction documents

Junior Architect | Citizens I.D (Myanmar) September 2023 - Present (11 months) Collaborates closely with senior architects to assist in the design production stage, with a focus on hotel projects, focusing on the preliminary design stage and client presentation preparation. Independently develops designs under the guidance of senior architects.

Architectural Design Intern| Architects 49 Limited (Thailand) June 2023 - August 2023 (2 months) Assisted in commercial projects, including hotels, shopping malls, and airports, contributing to various phases of architectural design and planning, primarily in the conceptual stages, program calculation, and visual presentation.

Community Project Intern| Women for the World NGO (Myanmar) May 2019 - June 2019 (1 month) Assisted in relocating informal settlement communities to low-cost housing projects, contributing to housing design and planning. Engaged with the community through site visits to ensure active participation in the engagement process.

RECOGNITION & AWARD GRADE “A” | B.Arch Final Year Thesis (Reclaimed Haven for the Exiles) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE | SoA+D Scholarship THIRD PLACE | Futuristic Design Competition: Embassy of Design

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SKILLS 5+Years of Experience AutoCAD Sketchup Revit Lumion Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

3+Years of Experience Rhino Adobe Indesign

0-1 Year of Experience Vray Render

ACTIVITIES DAAD Exchange Student: Studio Bagan Summer School (Brandanburg TU, Online)

Exchange Student: Resilience of Rivers & Cities (TU Darmstadt, Germany)

Workshop Participant: UNESCO Learning City (KhonKaen University, Thailand)

Workshop Participant: Solar Decathlon Europe Construction (KMUTT, Thailand)

Former Academic Officer (Association of Architecture Students ,YTU)

Former Fellow (YTU Masterplan Support Team)

Actice Programme Coordinator (Youth-led NGO)

Event Consultant (International Students Council, SoA+D)

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Community Resilience and Development Center

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Aquaculture Knowledge Exchange Center

Bachelor Thesis (2023)

Academic (2023)

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Social Housing Academic (2022)

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Tiny Kiwi Meditation Cabin Competition (2021)

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Professional Experience and Selected Works Junior Architect I Studioort (2024) Junior Architect I Citizens ID (2023-2024) Internship I Architects 49 Limited (2023)

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BIM Drawings Academic (2023)

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Community Resilience and Development Center| Bachelor Thesis Thesis Year - 2023/2024 Thesis Advisor - Asst. Prof. Dr. Martin Schoch

The ongoing revolutionary crisis in Myanmar has led to a significant influx of immigrants seeking refuge in neighboring countries, particularly Thailand. This thesis explores the challenges faced by Myanmar exiles in Mae Sot and proposes an architectural solution that transcends conventional paradigms by offering a transformative space fostering healing, empowerment, and community resilience. The emphasis is on addressing the immediate needs of these displaced individuals and facilitating their integration into a new societal fabric. Through a comprehensive analysis of the sociopolitical landscape of Myanmar and the migration motivations of the displaced community, this thesis aims to establish an environment that not only ensures the immediate well-being of these individuals but also contributes to their long-term stability and growth in the face of profound upheaval.

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Design Concept

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The architectural concept uses village-like spatial planning to evoke a sense of home for exiles. Clusters of buildings create a feeling of visiting each other’s homes, with a central courtyard for festivals and communal events, promoting bonding and a shared sense of belonging. This design encourages interaction and storytelling, reminding users of their common country and culture, fostering unity, trust, and strengthened connections in a supportive environment.

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Design Development One Whole Mass Highlighting the commonality behind different Ethnicities that bind its people together

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Everyone Under One Roof 17. Office 18. Meeting Rooms 19. Co-working Space 20. Release Space 21. Incubation Office 22. Resource Library 23. Consultation Room

9. Kitchen & Dining 10. Kids Playroom 11. Myanmar Cuisine Canteen 12. Staircase Library 13. Knowledge Exchange Cafe 14. Semioutdoor Art Space 15. Classrooms 16. Workshop Room

1. Multipurpose Hall 2. Backstage Storage 3. Mechanical Room 4. Toilets 5. Community Lounge 6. Merchandise Store 7. Semioutdoor Game Area 8. Community Food Prep Area & Garden

Single roof connects all masses reminding their commonality despite their different stories and intentions to share their experiences and build trust in this center

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Aquaculture Knowledge Exchange Center| Design Studio Year IV Project Year - 2023 Project Advisor - Asst. Prof. Dr. Martin Schoch

The local communities in Bang Khun Thian rely on aquafarming as o vital business. Nevertheless, this sector can pose environmenta problems when not managed sustainably. This proposal advocates for a research and knowledge exchange center, which would be overseen by KMUTT, to leverage its resources and expertise towards developing innovative technologies for aquafarming that promote sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. The center aims to provide opportunities for higher-income families to launch their aquafarming businesses by offering training, mentorship, and funding support. Moreover, the proposal entails constructing outdoor informal classroom pavilions, where visitors can acquire insights into the local community, aquafarming ventures, and mangrove ecosystems.

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Site Characteristics Biking as tourist attraction Mangrove Trees

Bang Kradi (Mon) Community

Tourist Attraction Temples

Site Analysis

Aquafarming as community business

Uneducated community cannot shift to other occuption

Tourist attraction floating market

Coastal erosion cause loss of income to farmers

Case Analysis Global sea level rise

Community lacking education and youth resources

Coastal erosion

Improper waste management

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Design Concept REIMAGINED SYNERGISM

Mangrove Roots: Like mangrove roots stabilize trees, this program builds social cohesion and mutual support, helping individuals and communities withstand life’s challenges.

Social Interaction: Byencouraging connections across social classes, the program fosters an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds meet, learn, and thrive together.

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Architecture Meets Nature: Adopting a sustainable approach, this program uses clusters of small buildings with minimal footprints, balancing wet and dry areas to promote mangrove growth and preserve the ecosystem.

Building interconnectivity in a zoned masterplan:

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The local communities in Bang Khun Thian rely on aquafarming as a vital business. Nevertheless, this sector can pose environmental problems when not managed sustainably.

This proposal advocates for a research and knowledge exchange center, which would be overseen by KMUTT, to leverage its resources and expertise towards developing innovative technologies for aquafarming that promote sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. The center aims to provide opportunities for higher-income families to launch their aquafarming businesses by offering training, mentorship, and funding support.

Moreover, the proposal entails constructing outdoor informal classroom pavilions, where visitors can acquire insights into the local community, aquafarming ventures, and mangrove ecosystems.

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Nature Codependency: Integrating mangrove planting with aquafarming, this approach naturally filters water, provides habitats, and supports sustainable economic development while preserving the environment.

Buildings are arranged by purpose, with separate areas for learning and leisure. Like planets in a solar system, structures are interconnected. The community and visitor center, along with recreational pavilions, are centrally located for easy access, while learning buildings are positioned in the outer Balk circle.

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INTERCONNECTION IN MASTERPLAN General Education

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Walking General Education

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Zoning

Learning zones and connection

Mangrove conservation zone and bike way

Mangrove conservation zone & Bike way

Inland pond and AMA pond and their connection

Community core zones and the connection to the neighborhood

Learning zones and connection

Learning zone &zoning Connection Learning zones and connection

Mangrove conservation zone and bike way

Community core zones and the connection to the neighborhood

Inland pond and AMA pond and their connection

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Social Housing [THE BALANCE]| Design Studio Year III Project Year - 2022 Project Advisor - Asst. Prof. Ms. Waraluk Pansuwan

This social housing project in DinDaeng district is designed to cater primarily to low to medium-income residents, focusing on providing a nurturing environment for elders and children who predominantly stay at home during the day. Located in a downtown area lacking green spaces for relaxation, the concept integrates extensive greenery throughout the building. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes social interaction and mental well-being among residents.

The design emphasizes the integration of open green and community spaces, aiming to create a balanced living environment that supports the needs of its diverse community while addressing urbanization’s impact on the environment.

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Design Concept Urbanization

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disconnects us from nature, necessitating a reintegration of green spaces to restore balance in our lives. This residential housing project emphasizes architectural and psychological balance through abundant green spaces, fostering social interaction and reducing mental fatigue. Aligning with the UN’s 17 SDGs, the design features open spaces beyond residential units, optimizing daylight and ventilation to lower the carbon footprint. Additionally, sustainable practices like rainwater collection, greywater recycling, PV panel energy generation, and electric vehicle charging stations are integral to the design.

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Form Development Breaking down: The rectangular mass is split into two parts to enhance interaction spaces and improve fire safety through easier evacuation.

Extrusion: Units are arranged and extruded to create corner rooms with panoramic views, enhancing both dimension and aesthetics.

Variation: Extrusions every three floors create open green and community spaces, shielding them from direct sunlight for resident comfort.

Integration: Vertical and horizontal circulation, along with the service shaft, are integrated into the mass. Corridors connect the two sides, fostering resident interaction.

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Meditation Cabin [THE KORU]| Bee Breeders Design Competition Project Year - 2021 Contributors - Ms. Phyo Thinzar Htet, Mr. Htet Lin Aung, Mr. Htut Waiyan

There is nothing simpler than meditation. How diverse and different meditation is perceived, the common ground of all is choosing to focus on one thing simultaneously, trying to concentrate as long as one can. The meditating experience we would like to deliver as in the cabin has no limit at all. The place will be accommodated by multiple people who would enter holding their own perspectives and thoughts. Some would prefer silence.

Some would go for better realizations.

Some would close their eyes while practising whereas some would keep looking at one specific thing to practice. But at the end of the day, they will take in what resonates in them and leave what does not. Our main goal is to be able to provide the environment where the recentering and rediscovering of oneself can be attained, without trying but with the aid of surrounded nature and a bit of human touch.

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Meditation influences the people to reflect themselves and to find the point of origin where all kinds of energy come from. Considering the primary confent of culture and history of the land and the essence of life where the deep thoughts will be ongoing, the cabin was established to get inspired by the Koru of the Maori people which symbolizes the growth and the return to the point of origin. The organic curve embedding the soul of Koru was designed to get camouflaged with the encircling wood whereas its orientation and configuration were set in a position that can accumulate the concentration to a certain place alongside the welcoming carved ornament panel echoing back inside.

The fact that the meditation needs all the attention in one place avoiding all the distractions incoming inspires the cabin to get entwined with the four most fundamental elements of all beings. As where the nature is comprised of water, fire, air and earth, it is speculated that these, as well, cause the origin of human. The built environment was put up to be able to detect the distinct presence to contemplate within or around oneself while perceiving relationship between nature and humans.

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Design Development

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Professional Experiences & Selected Works| Junior Architect/Internships

Position - Junior Architect I Studioort Project Type - Residential (Mountain Villas) Project Year - 2024

Role: Collaborated with the head architect to develop conceptual approaches in master planning and 3D design Key Contributions: Independently prepared client presentations & assist in the preliminary stage design development, ensuring alignment with design intentions and project goals Outcome: Successfully delivered a comprehensive conceptual framework that guided the project’s development

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Visualizing the conept

Task: To enhance the visualization of the space with perspective section

Task: To visualize the conceptual mood of the environment

Task: To render the private villa

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Position - Junior Architect I Citizens ID

Role: Assisted senior architects during the design production stage, focusing on hotel projects.

Key Contributions: Took charge of the preliminary design and client presentation preparation, integrating feedback to refine and enhance design proposals.

Outcome: Delivered a polished and client-approved design proposal that moved the project into the next development stage.

Project Type - Commercial (Mountain Hotel) Project Year - 2023

Site Study Stage

Task: To study the site and develop diagrams of site analysis for client presentation

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Task: To develop conceptual masterplanning following the slope analysis

Task: To develop massing of the restaurant, spa building, and reception building within the hotel

Project Type - Commercial (Restaurant) Project Year - 2023

Task: To render the preliminary design stage planning for client presentation

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Task: To model the preliminary design of one building from restaurant zone

Task: To develop the different options of the massing development for the glamping cabin

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Position - Internship I Architect49 Limited

Role: Contributed to commercial projects, including hotels, shopping malls, and airports, during various phases of design and planning Key Contributions: Focused on conceptual design, program calculation, and visual presentations that supported the project’s overall design vision.

Outcome: Developed a series of visual presentations that effectively communicated the design concept to stakeholders

Project Type - Commercial (Utapao Airport City) Project Year - 2023

Task: To develop the conceptual massing for hotel, shopping mall, and restaurant, and calculate the program requirements

Project Type - Commercial (One Bangkok Hotel) Project Year - 2023

Task: To visualize the design development diagrams

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BIM Drawings| Building Construction Class Assignment Project Year - 2023

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Toilet Details

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