PORTFOLIO Keith Yi Hong Keith.yh.lim@gmail.com0401827310Lim
Keith Yi Hong Lim A: 26 Years Old N: Malaysian L: English, Chinese, Canto, Malay A Master of Architecture student from the University of Monash, works well individually and in groups. Eager to learn and contribute to the architectural field. FashionInterest , Digital Illustration, Photography ABOUT LinkCVKeith.yh.lim@gmail.com0401827310Contacts:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QD71ups_Hcd1By-5JOZYbY7nGJjfN2un/view?usp=sharing ReferenceLinkReferencehttps://issuu.com/keithlimyihongLetter:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sFrX0bV7z-WWHMwCzEsDMgI2ihTyLt5c/view?usp=sharing 2
2020 - 2021 Masters In Architecture Monash University Caulfield Undertook studios that dealt with a variety of design on different scales, ranging from furniture design to masterplanning of a precinct. Addition ally, I engaged in research of prefabrication and industrialised buildings.
Senior Home Befriender (Social Work Exposure Program) Provided support and companionship to seniors.
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EDUCATION EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEERING
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2013 Child Care Teaching Assistant (Social Work Exposure Program) Supervised and guided children with their studies.
2011 - 2013 Victorian Certificate of Education Scotch College Vice captain of the school badminton team.
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Took2015 part in a design-make project (Big West House) under a Studio of Monash Architecture in collabora tion with TORAFU Architects and Nigel Bertram. I was involved in the design of the entrance, front door and ramps. The outcome was a prototype for a low-cost furnished house, suitable for housing homeless women. The project was presented at Footscray’s Big West Festival.
2019 Paid Internship at Swan & Maclaren Architects Involved in masterplanning and architectural Masterplanningdesign through extensive research in both new and old city planning strategies for different type of land use. Involved in the masterplanning of two sites of over 60 hectares in Vietnam for hospitality and Involvedinstitution.in concept design to schematic design of various developments such as residential, insti tutions, hospitality and mixed-use complex for projects with different densities located both in Singapore and overseas. Supported the preparation of presentation collat erals and 3D renderings of the buildings.
2014 - 2018 Bachelor of Architecture
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2018 Part-time Administrator in Glen Iris Private Hospital Helped organize and verify documents.
Monash University Caulfield 2017 Took part in a design-make project (Gov. House Gar den) under a Studio of Monash Architecture. The pro ject’s aim was to build the foundation for a program of activities designed to provide connections and support aimed at building participants’ sense of welcome and belonging in the Victorian Community. I was involved in the design of the furniture in the garden and was responsible for several drawings.
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CONTENT RESEARCHACADEMIA
The Mall Project : One Stop Hub Can the shift from a car-centric to mul ti-mode design play a role in reinvigorating the mall and creating a community that is less car dependent and more physically Mobileactive?And
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INTERESTBeyond
The City (Research) The ubiquity and rapid evolution of hand-held mobile devices now influences the way we work dine, socialise, dwell and navigate. Looking beyond Government-led smart city agendas, how do emerging digital platforms and services respond to and in turn shape out experience of the urban environment and city life ?
ProjectModifications:Home
Towards an inclusive Approach To Home
Big West House Project : Big West House Big West House is a prototype of a low cost, quality house suitable for housing homeless women and their households from a range of diverse cultural and linguistic back grounds.
Gov House Kitchen Garden Concepts for a suite of architectural ele ments to be considered for installation at Government House’s ‘Peace and Prosperity’ kitchen garden.
Revit Documentation School Assembly Project 5
Modification Can DIY home modifications through dem olition of existing space change the living experience of the occupant for the better while accommodating disability? Collective + This report examines the range of dwelling typologies emerging in Melbourne’s chang ing suburban landscape. I investigated the trend of new apartment developments infill in between gaps of the commercial and suburban housing edge.
The project tackles different objectives such as cheaper production cost, reduction of carbon footprint and implementing a faster on-site assembly process. These were achieved through the idea that the structure could be prefabricated or manufactured at an off-site location and have a streamlined assembly process on site.
School Assembly Project : Outdoor Learning Space
Industrialise Building Report
The report is divided into two key sections: the case study and the design study. The case study analysis begins by investigat ing the business. It then shifts to examine R.HOUSE’s approach to industrialized building The design study draws on findings from the case study to propose a new R2+ model that embraces adaptable design and enhances
Can the shift from a car-centric to multi-mode design play a role in reinvigorating the mall and creating a community that is less car de pendent and more physically active?
At present, most suburban shopping centres are developed with car-centric design as the primary mode of transportation are private vehicles. Therefore, public transportation and lane-ways for foot and bike traffic have a minor impact on how the shopping centres are designed. My goal is to reduce car depend ency of the site by re-imagining the mall in a multi-modal mobility design that also provides a mix of uses alongside the retail, such as an office work space, a mobility hub and resi dential. This project can serve as a catalyst in re-imagining the typology of a mall, which will integrate into the larger context, creating a pedestrian friendly precinct that would results in a community that is less car dependent and more physically active.
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HUBSTOPONE
One of the important objective of my project in connecting the green ( important points in Geelong ) to the red ( Main points of the site ) and changing the bus route so it runs through the site.
Implementing the Principles
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Main idea reactivatingis Corio Street, placing the bus terminal and Uber/ taxi pick-up drop-off area right outside the catalyst building, then setting up a web of micro-mobility networks throughout the precinct that connects back to the building.
Precinct Design Principles
The mobility hub is designed around convenience. It consists of 4 different types of programs: retail, mobility, work and community. For retail, everyday retail stores such as Coles, Target, bakeries and coffee shops, will act as an anchor while providing daily necessities. For mobility, the bus terminal and taxi / Uber drop-off and pick-up area is located right outside. Additionally, the underground bike parking is located under the whole site which makes it easily accessible. For work, the co-working space and office will be located on site to encourage the use of public transportation or bikes for the people working there.
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Precinct Design Guidelines
Catalyst Building
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The program partition that are placed throughout the apartment provides the occupants freedom to have individual activities spaces while still maintaining the circulation loops and large singular interior space. The design of the partitions has flexibility in mind, without too many moving or folding pieces. It acts as visual separator, storage space, table or chairs when needed. Each program partition provides a table and chairs for each space when required. The flexibility of the design changes the relationship of the spaces the program partition sits between depending on how the configuration changes. For example, having the curtains drawn on these two partitions allows this room to function as a separate space while all the other parts of the apartment are still functioning as a whole. De pending on the amount or types of space needed, the adjustment of the partition will provide you with the space required.
MODIFICATIONHOME
Home modification design project focuses on DIY home modifications through demolition of existing space, and how this modification can easily change the living experience of the occupant for the better. The brief was to further accommodate another occupant that has a disability (dementia) for a period of 1 year in the current apartment unit I am staying in. The modification ideas are then applied to a larger scale, the urban realm to test the effects and changes it can bring if replicated on a larger scale. My project dealt with an occupant with dementia. Through the program partition I designed, the needs of dementia are met while not affecting the daily living condition of the existing occupants. The concept of the design then expands out into the hall way, communal areas, then communal gardens.
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PROGRAM PARTITIONDEMOLITION PLANEXISTING PLAN
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Circulation loop
Condition within the apartment
The apartment needs to accommodate a 3-generation family in addition to a relative that is suffering from dementia. Through the demolition of non-structural walls and design of the ‘programmed partition’, the apartment encourages the interaction between the occupants while meeting the needs of the relative with dementia. The motive behind the demolition of walls was to create an interior of the apartment that functions as a large singular space while all the doors are left open. This provides a large common space where private areas are reduced to a minimum. It enables the relative with dementia to not feel secluded from the rest of the family while accommodating the wandering needs she has through the use of circulation loops.
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Looking at a larger scale, I applied the program partition idea to activate the once underused communal areas in the apartment building. It was underused due to it being closed off and disconnected from the other spaces, requiring a lift to access them if the occupants were staying on different floors. This resulted in the prime north facing communal areas not getting much usage. In addition, the partition turns the communal space into a flexible area that can accommodate different programs.
In designing a communal garden to accommodate occupants with dementia, modification in relation to orientation , accessibility , socialization , sensory stimulation are important
Re-designed central socializing space
Seating area that resembles a bus stop for dementia occupants
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ASSEMBLYSCHOOL
My proposal is an intervention that provides a multi-functional activity area and learning space for the students and teachers of Dandenong Primary School.
The project is an outdoor learning space which will transform an under-utilised space into a vivid and welcoming place, addressing some of the concerns raised by the students in the co-design session.
The main outcome for the School As sembly Design Studio is a proposal for a production of an architectural interven tion at Dandenong Primary School that improves the environment and amenity of the school by addressing specific needs.
The intervention provides a shaded rest ing and meeting space for students to use in between games whilst also providing seating in close proximity to the oval.
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The project tackles different objectives such as cheaper production cost, reduc tion of carbon footprint and implementing a faster onsite assembly process. These were achieved through the idea that the structure could be prefabricated or manufactured at an offsite location and have a streamlined assembly process on site. In addition, with the environment and project cost in mind, standard materials were implemented for the construction.
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In preparation for the co-design workshop session with the students and teachers of Dandenong Primary School, we were tasked to establish the framework for the workshop. A few points to take into consideration were the structure of the co-design workshop, activities that are going to be undertaken by the students, questions that are going to be asked to the teachers and the required materials for the co-design
PROTOTYPE OF JOINTS Core element that allows the flexibility of planes being placed at three different heights 16
The design of the decking for the intervention provides flexibility in the way the space can be used. The core structure of my design revolves around having horizontal planes at three different heights — sitting height, table height and shading height. When the planes are placed at different heights, it provides the users with different variations of space based on their needs, functioning as a seat, table, deck or shading.
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Big West House is a prototype of a low cost, quality house suitable for housing homeless women and their households from a range of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This project was part of a studio ran by Monash University in collaboration with NMBW Architecture Studio & TORAFU ARCHI TECTS for the arts-led cultural event ‘‘Big West
Standard materials were chosen for the design to allow cheap and easy sourcing. The modules were constructed off-site, then bought to site for assembly. This allowed a quick and efficient assembly process.
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ENTRYBATHROOMSTAIRSFestival”.KITCHENThedesignfor the stairs were inspired by modulari ty, flexibility and functionality. Each modular stairs are placed on top of a storage box. It can be rear ranged in different configurations and are portable. Inspired by the hawker carts, the kitchen unit is de signed with simple functionality and eclecticism in mind. The unit facilitates communal living by being able to function indoors and outdoors. A social space is created through the openness of the program. Used as a passage way, seating and washroom. The sliding screens ensure flexibility of the bathroom as a transition space. The space provides a point of access, prepara tion as you move over the undulating platforms, a place of permanence and security on the elevated landing.
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WINDOW The windows are inspired by traditional Islamic Mashrabiya design. It acts as an extension of the house by providing seating area that opens to the outside.
The entry space was broken down into 5 sections, invitation , visual connection, adjustment, threshold and continuity.
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The steps and ramp were designed to be modular. This allowed the length or the height of the step and ramp to adapt to different requirements of the occupant.
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GARDENKITCHENHOUSEGOV
The Garden of Love and Peace is envi sioned to be a place which captures the essence of peace and prosperity and acts as a vehicle for people to unite through sharing, growing and eating. The name, Jeninat Al-Mahaba wal-Salam, translates from Arabic, to ‘The Garden of Love and Peace’ and was generated after a discus sion with one of the refugee woman, on how she experiences the Garden. With the Victorian Coat of Arms being the driving inspiration behind each of the elements, our design has adopted com ponents of its classical features; such as the female figures Dexter (who represents peace) and Sinister (who represents pros perity) and showcased them in a contem porary manner around the Garden. All the elements work harmoniously to create special moments, and frame the beautiful views around the Garden. Overall, it pays homage to the way in which Australians embrace multiculturalism, and represents a contemporary, forward shift in the way that women engage with Government House.
THE CENTRAL PERGOLA THE SHADE ARBOR THE FURNITURE 21
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Community, culture and socialisation are lost as the usage of delivery apps increases. In the future, a single platform might monopolise a whole city. Furthermore, food delivery apps may include functions such as “build your own meal” through the use of ghost kitchens. Many different ghost kitchens located in the same building could collaborate to form a personalised, dream meal that will be delivered to your door with just one tap. For example, drinks from Gongcha, chicken from KFC accompanied by yo-chi in a single order can be delivered through drones, automated vehicles and so on.
Following the invention of the smartphone and the app store, this technology has become an es sential part of our daily lives. From getting from one place to another, paying for a meal to ordering food from home, the use of platforms on our smartphone provides us with the interface to interact with these functions. Through the constant use of these platforms, social data are constantly being collected. This accumulated data indicates people’s behaviour and lifestyle choices which then affect how the city functions and the quality of life we have in the city. The increased usage of meal delivery apps greatly contributes to the changing lifestyle of our society. In 2020, nearly 4.2 million Australians are using platform-to-consumer delivery. The large number of users combined with the profits to be made and competition between platforms contribute to the platforms’ ambition of creating a monopoly. The creation of the monopoly is beneficial as it absorbs more data which leads to more personalised experiences. For example, getting personalised recommendations on what to order while using the platform. However, the platform is able to control what the consumers are exposed to and nudges them in a direction that is more beneficial for the platform. An example of this is the recommendation of specific restaurants being shown due to a premium price that’s paid to the platform. In response to the change of pace that comes with a busier lifestyle and the convenience of delivery apps, restaurants are shifting towards a delivery-based approach and away from the standard dine-in. Globally, 52% of consumers are willing to order from delivery-only restaurants with no physical storefront. This gave rise to a new type of restaurant, the ghost kitch en, a restaurant without a storefront and no requirement to devote any space to customer seating.
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Currently, the U.S. has more than 1,500 ghost kitchens. Restaurants with off-premise dining and no storefront allows them to seek cheap and undesirable yet logistically sound spaces. This creates the potential to turn real estate spaces that do not generate revenue into a space that does. Howev er, a lack of regulations and the fixation on looking for cheap whilst good logistic sites pushes these ghost kitchens to flock to suburban and industrial neighbourhoods, causing issues with those who live nearby. Delivery platforms are outsourcing workers as independent contractors as it provides more benefits to the platform. By using AI algorithms and a rating system, the platforms are able to nudge drivers to behave in ways beneficial to the platform. The alternative form of control via the reputation system leads to gender and racist bias. In conclusion, the usage of the platforms create a disconnection between the consumer and the fundamental experience of dining in for food.
INTEREST/RESEARCH
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This report examines the range of dwelling typologies emerging in Melbourne’s changing suburban landscape. I investigated the trend of new apartment developments infill in between gaps of the commercial and suburban housing edge. The investigation reveals, due to the increase of land value, these apartments are in-filled on existing car parks along back alleys, old town houses, above shop houses along the main road, and leftover open land on the secondary streets. The standard of living areas for these apartments, such as the bedroom kitchen and amenities, depends on the wealth demographics these apartments cater to. Based on the research, I came up with three cat egories that categorize these different types of apartment in-fills—the student apartments, the standard apartments, and the luxury apartments. These categories summaries the current existing types of infill apartments.
Full Report Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1agi80iF8OuUzLmE0HRgFjO-yu7PT8pc4/view?usp=sharing 24
This report focuses on the company Rural House (R.HOUSE) based in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, which offers a range of detached housing models designed for the Highlands envi Theronment.report
is divided into two key sections: the case study and the design study. The case study analysis begins by investigating the business - considering its location, target market, role of the designers, product costs and production process. It then shifts to examine R.HOUSE’s approach to industrialized building through the lens of the R2 model. Topics covered include the building construction type, level of prefabrication, materials and performance, assembly method and building services, and logistics. The design study draws on findings from the case study to propose a new R2+ model that embraces adaptable design and enhances R.HOUSE’s offering - specifically its focus on user centric and sustainable design. When a client purchases the R2+ model, they are investing in the option for future customisation to suit their lifestyle changes. As considered in the case study section of this report, the community on the Isle of Skye is predominantly fixed rather than transient. Therefore, the R2+ is a house that evolves with its occupants as their lifestyle, family size and aging needs require. There are four standard customisation options available. However, given the flexibility of the design, clients can work with R.HOUSE to further adapt these options.
Full Report Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIzycvr3P8ncwiSdU50TqAMV2sv_h3pf/view?usp=sharing 25
REPORTBUILDINGINDUSTRIALISE
Level 00Level 2 3000Level -1-70Level 3 3510Level 1 580 Sitting Level220 Table Level480VictorianAsh Structural Hardwood F17 H3 45 90 3600 Victorian Ash Structural Hardwood F17 H3 45 90 3000 Corrugated Metal Sheeting A1013 A B C D E F G Level 00Level 2 3000Level -1-70Level 3 3510Level 1 580 Sitting Level220 Table Level480 Prefabricated Timber1Decking2345 Level 0 0Level -1 -70 Sitting Level220 Zenith Hot Dipped Galvanised Hex Head Bolt And M10 120mm Pryda Adjustable Post G A1015 A1014 54321 A B C D E F G 990 990 990 990 990 990 10001000200010005000 5940 1 : 25 South Elevation4 1 : 25 East Elevation5 1 5 Footing Detail31 : 50 Plan23D View 11 DOCUMENTATIONREVIT ProjectAssemblySchool 26
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