Portfolio 01 by Keighman Koh

Accolades

AIA Ideas Competition

Participant

Superstudio 2023

Participant

SuperStudio 2022 1st Runner up

Experience

Mezzgroup Architects 2024TDfabrics 2023 - 2023

Singapore Armed Forces 2018 - 2020

Ong&Ong Internship 2017 - 2018

Education

Bachelors of Architecture

Monash University

Melbourne

Diploma in Retail & Hospitality (Interior Design)

Temasek Polytechnic

Singapore

Skills

Rhino / Enscape / D5

Revit

AutoCad

Photoshop / Indesign / Illustrator

CONTENT PAGE

2022 / 01. Nautilus

2023/ 02. Palette

2022/ 03. The Facility

04. Tech & Renders

Other/ / 06 / 22 / 32 / 44

01. Nautilus

Concept word:

Guide /verb/

Concept Sentence:

“Wait a minute, our lantern will be lit, and, if you like the light places, you will be satisfied” - Captain Nemo

Concept Narrative

Along the Yarra Banks sits a beacon for the community. To interact with the open through the guidance of the sea. A vessel to step away from reality.

Nautilus reinterprets the sense of guidance into a spatial experience and a respond to the surrounding whilst respecting its heritage, revitalising its historical importance - a hub that responds to the site peripherals lack of community and utilized green space.

Metaphorically in a larger context, Nautilus aims to guide the surrounding, like a lighthouse that guides ships to safety, Nautilus lits up at night, becoming a beacon for safety

Interior View of Space 01

Mapping & Strategies

Catalogue of spatial elements

Interior View of Space 01

Proposed 1st Floor Plan

Interior View of Space 02

Exploded Drawing

Elevation and Section Drawings

Sectional Perspective

Details Drawing

Renders and Views

“Wait a minute, our lantern will be lit, and, if you like the light places, you will be satisfied” - Captain Nemo

02. Palette

Concept word: Pause /verb/

Concept Sentence:

“A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and passers-by only see a wisp of smoke” - Vincent Van Gogh

Concept Narrative

A haven for struggling artists, designed to accommodate their non-stop working lifestyles, it blends rest with inspiration boasting communal spaces infused with creative energy, fostering collaboration and connection.

Amidst the bustle of city life, the structure weaves in designated pause areas. Nestled within the building, these spaces encourage artists to unwind, rejuvenate, and find solace within. Reflecting the artistic spirit, ensuring every nook and cranny inspires.

It’s not just a place to live; it’s a space to thrive, a canvas for ideas to flourish, and a community that understands the relentless pursuit of art.

Spatial Expression 01

Mapping & Strategies

Catalogue of spatial elements

Rendered Sectional Perspective

Proposed Ground Plan

Renders

Proposed Threshold Element

- West

Elevation

03. The Facility

Concept word:

Treat /verb/

Concept Sentence:

“ The beauty of the sea is that it never shows any weakness and never tires of the countless souls that unleash their broken voices into its secret depths.” - Zeina Kassem, Crossing

Concept Narrative

A space to remember, a space to heal. A memorial for the people and more than people.

Both macro and micro scale. A spatial experience for healing and a facility to treat the city. This memorial uses the site’s history and alignment as its main design decision for proportions and influence while introducing a water treatment facility to capture the essence of the people’s needs.

If a memorial is just a space to reflect within, what more can I include for it to be useful? - My answer, a water treatment facility for Beirut, Lebanon.