Leung Chi Kwan portfolio 2016

2016

PORTFOLIO leung chi kwan

E D U C AT I O N

L E U N G

C H I

KWA N

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

2013-2016

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN A rchitecture and Sustainable Design Bachelors of Science in Architecture Current CAP: 4.7/5.0

2016

M A S S A C H U S E T T S I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y, U S A Winter Exchange: Independant Activity Period

2014

Z H E J I A N G U N I V E R S I T Y, C H I N A Summer Exchange: Architectural Design

2009-2010

N AT I O N A L J U N I O R C O L L E G E , S I N G A P O R E H 2 P C M E /G P/ P W 5 Distinctions in GCE ‘A’ Levels Tenor Section Leader (Choir)

WORK EXPERIENCE P. A . C P T E LT D A rchitecture Design Intern • Assisted in conceptual to pre-schematic phase of a 130 000 sqft plot mixed used condominium in Kuala Lumpur • Researched in construction methods using bamboo for low cost housing in Nepal

2011

SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES Infantry Specialist • Platoon Sergeant for a motorised infantry unit • Managed the well being of the platoon and enforced training standards

PERSONAL INFO SINGAPOREAN 03/06/1992

SINGAPORE 554773

D I G I TA L D E S I G N C O M P U TAT I O N • Project: “Couple Hideout - Grid Structure”, Term 5 • Project: “Trellis Canopy - Grid Cell Structure”, Term 4

H I S T O R Y, T H E O R Y A N D C U LT U R E • Essay: “Le Corbusier: Founding Father of the Modernist Movement ”, Term 5 • Essay: “Communal to Commercial: Shaw Tower ”, Term 4

A R C H I T E C T U R A L D R AW I N G / M O D E L I N G / R E P R E S E N TAT I O N • Hand drawing, Model making • 3D Modeling: Rhinoceros, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketchup • Parametric Tools: Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Karamba • Simulation: DIVA for Rhino, DesignBuilder, Archsim, UMI • Rendering: VRay for Rhino, VRay for Sketchup, Keyshot • Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign P R O G R A M M I N G L A N G U A G E S / D ATA P R O C E S S I N G • P ython, C#, Excel+Macro

LANGUAGES • English, Mandarin, Cantonese

P R E S E N TAT I O N S 2015

OPEN HOUSE, SUTD P ro j e c t E x h i b i t i o n , A s i a n Le a d e r s h i p P ro g ra m m e Project: Cafe in the Woods

2011

RE:PUBLIC - HTC STUDENT CONFERENCE, SUTD Project Exhibition: History Theory and Culture Project: Communal to Commercial: Shaw Tower

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ARCHITECTURE STUDIO • Project: “Tropicologies, G alleries//Terrain at P unggol”, Term 7 • Project: “High Density Urban Habitation at Jalan Besar ”, Term 6 • Project: “University Satellite Campus at Dhoby Ghaut ”, Term 5 • Project: “University Satellite Campus at Hong Lim Park”, Term 5 • Project: “Fabrication Laboratory Extension at SUTD”, Term 4

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

2015

A R C H I T E C T U R E A N D S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N

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COURSEWORK

93976622 (HP) leungck92@gmail.com

GENERAL INTERESTS • Programming • Dance • Travel • Extreme Sports

AWA R D S 2015

SUTD HONOURS LIST SUTD Honours List for freshmore and sophomore years

2014

SUTD + ZHE JIANG UNIVERSITY A s i a n Le a d e r s h i p P r o g ra m m e S c h o l a r s h i p

Architecture to me is about the integrity of space to the u s e r. I t i s t h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n a n d meticulousness given to the end user at every moment of the design. The harmony when form meets function is when architecture is appreciated.

C O N T E N T S PAG E

CORE STUDIO

STRUCTURES & C O M P U TAT I O N S

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B03 | ANAMORPHIC EMBROIDERY

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B04 | COUPLE HIDEOUT

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B05 | ONE FINLAYSON GREEN

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B06 | FORCES FR OZEN

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B08 | SEAT BLENDER

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CONNECTIVITY

GREENERY

A04 | PAUSES

A05 | PITCH

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STUDIO WORKS

A 0 1 G A L L E R I E S // T E R R A I N

TE R M 7 | TR O P ICOLOGIES - PROTOTYPE DEVELOPM E NTS FOR T H E T ROP I C S

APRIL 2016 OPTION STUDIO 20.111 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: CARLOS BANON Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

In varying the modes of circulation, the project

of these modes of circulation modulates the

aims to provide a system of circulatory veins that

adjacent spaces and lead to various degrees of

c o m p l i m e n t e a c h o t h e r, e n v i s i o n i n g a n e w m o d e l

speed in these circulatory networks, offering a

of built form in the tropics, where the journey

variety of programs based on speed - rushing for

b e c o m e s a u n i q u e e x p e r i e n c e b a s e d o n t h e u s e r.

w o r k , s t r o l l i n g , r e l a x a t i o n , s t u d y, e x e r c i s e , e v e n t s .

The site in Punggol is at the heart of the future

These circulation spaces play with proportion of

creative cluster and it becomes then important

spaces that expand into galleries that offer shade

to envision a creative environment for creative

in the tropics.

people. Through the exploration of the different modes of circulation, the resultant blending

Grasshopper for Rhino was used in the initial phases of design to obtain generative designs based on certain inputs. For the project the circulation input was designed such that the building would be informed by the resultant circulatory networks at the different levels of the building. A rational grid was used to constrain the built form to a certain dimension to give rise to a bi directional building.

REGULAR GRID

SELECTED CELLS

C I R C U L AT I O N

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WA L L A R R AY

SITE PLAN

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Ground circulation is thought of as a force and modeled as a force.

It is thought of to represent the directionality of peoples’ movement. It is a way to understand the operation of people in a single direction and to anticipate the built form that arises from such an assumption. The circulation iterations give rise to complex networks of force flow that correlates to the motion of people. This translates to the porosity seen at all levels in plan and in section.

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Auditorium Office Retail

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Lateral motion described by tendancies towards destination

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PEOPLE › FORCES

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TENDANCY › GRAVITY

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BUILT AREAS › OBSTACLES

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Initial setup to analyse load transfers

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DESTINATION › SUPPORT

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A02  DENSITY DIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY TE R M 6 | HO USING PROJECT - JALAN BESAR

DECEMBER 2015 CORE STUDIO 20.103 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: ERMANNO CIRILLO Adjunct Faculty, Singapore University of Technology and Design

The task assigned was to tackle the issue of

in Jalan Besar and relating the condominium type

density diversity and connectivity with regards to

with the shophouse type, preserving the serenity

the evolving built environment in Singapore and

of the space while cultivating an appreciation

ultimately conceive an innovative urban housing

for the natural environment through maintaining

concepts for sustainable high-dense living with

ground level access. This thereby creates a

f o c u s o n t h e m e s l i k e p l a c e a n d c o m m u n i t y,

conducive environment to foster the community

structure and unit.

s p i r i t i n J a l a n B e s a r.

The focus of this conceptual scheme was tap on the opportunity of a backyard living environment

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F O OT P R I N T

PROGRAM

C O U R T YA R D S

CONNECTIONS

BEATTY ROAD

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CONVENIENCE STORE FUNCTION ROOM

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The duplex unit type is the most prevalent in the proposed scheme to allow for more expansive living areas in the tropics, promoting more dynamic visual interaction. Spaces are customizeable with movable partition systems to allow for personalization of these spaces to suit different needs of users in Jalan Besar area.

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A03 PROGRESSION OF GREENERY

TE R M 5 | SUTDx PART II - SCHOOL SATELLITE CAMPU S DH OBY GH AU T

MAY 2015 CORE STUDIO 20.102 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: KEE WEI HUI Adjunct Facul ty, Singapore University of Technology and Design

The task challenge was to address the complex

of collaborative spaces for visitors to the school

spatial relationships and sequences in an

to appreciate the sensitivity of the school to

integrated urban and architectural design. Given

her environment. It provides various conference

the limited footprint, as well as the requirements

facilities that allow for publicity events to be

i n t h e U R A’ s L a n d s c a p i n g f o r U r b a n S p a c e s a n d

held within the city centre while being in close

High Rises (LUSH) 2.0 program, there is a need

p rox i m i t y to t h e u r b a n l a n d s c a p e. I t ex p l o re s t h e

to reconcile the enclosure proposal and its urban

materiality of the built form and enforces the

location and program.

relationship between the rich historical context

This conceptual scheme intended to fragment the

of the site and its new surrounding institutional

surrounding podium landscape, create pockets

counterparts all within a cosy 2500 m2 plot.

Transition of Green Spaces

Returning of open space

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Matching building and greenery density

the site and signify importance of

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green space as a pause from built

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forms. The proposal multiplies the

Auditorium Backstage

Returning of open space

Cafe

to resolve the urban form of

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greenery seen in the gradual ascent St re p Pr inc e

Matching building and greenery density

Shared Open Space

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TE R M 5 | SUTDx PART I - SCHOOL SATELLITE CAMPU S H ONG L I M PARK

The task assigned was to design a campus that is

PA U S E S r e c o n c i l e s t h e d i f f e r e n t b u i l d i n g

designated as an event space to increase the

scales of the shophouse scale as well as the

awareness of SUTD amongst the masses in an

skyscraper scale through the play of different

urban setting - Hong Lim Park. It demands an

masses juxtaposed with the ordered mullions and

increased sensitivity to the natural environment

columns. The resulting organization of activity

while taking into account the LUSH 2.0 scheme of

generating spaces create a inviting dynamic

r e t a i n i n g g r e e n e r y.

space that allows users to enter the site.

MAY 2015 CORE STUDIO 20.102 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: KEE WEI HUI Adjunct Facul ty, Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Shop

A ddi t i o n o f P o s t i v e S p a c e s t o Reconfigu e Circulation

L1 Cafe

S o u t h B r i dg e R o a d

Increasing Enclosure in Negative Spaces

F l e x i b l e I n do o r Exhibition Space

Upper Pickering Street

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FIGURE GROUND

PA R K & WAT E R B O D I E S

PROGRAM

A05 PITCH

TE R M 4 | SUTD FABRICATION LABORATORY EXTENS I ON

The design of the new Fab Lab Building is

Pitch explores the misalignments in roof pitch

c o n n e c t e d t o t h e e x i s t i n g f a b r i c a t i o n l a b o r a t o r y.

to introduce natural lighting into the spaces and

It explores geometric systems and architectural

organise program spaces based on the different

forms that meets the needs of an open space.

lighting conditions required for each space to

In addition, it closely considers the lighting

c r e a t e i n t e r e s t i n g s p a c e s a t a l l t i m e s o f t h e d a y.

needs of each program space and develops this constraint as a key design element.

DECEMBER 2014 CORE STUDIO 20.101 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: KHEW YU NONG Adjunct Faculty, Singapore University of Technology and Design

The proposal questions the intention of fabrication laboratories and the meaning of an extension to supplement the existing one on site.

The shed like design perpetuates a sense of familiarity and icon of t h e f a b r i c a t i o n l a b o r a t o r y. W i t h t h e u n d u l a t i o n s i n t h e ro o f, i t s i g n i f i e s a force of change from the original extension, an exhibition and design space amongst its fabrication space counterparts.

SITE PLAN

T Y P I C A L WO R K F LOW

SECTION A

GROUND

F R A G M E N TAT I O N

P R O G R A M A DJAC E N CY

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PLAN

SECTION B SECTION F

SECTION C SECTION G

SECTION D ROOF PLAN

Folding explorations were conducted to test out the system that would N E E L E VAT I O N

give rise to a moderate variation of lighting condition. Systems of linear folding, block folding, biaxial folding and strip folding were

S W E L E VAT I O N

conducted to test out the various shadows formed when put under intense light. The bi axial folding seen in the third iteration was

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developed further to obtain the final design that was to be proposed as the fab lab extension.

S E E L E VAT I O N

A XO N O M E T R I C

A06 CAFE IN THE WOODS

SUMME R E XC HANGE | CAFE AT LOTUS GLADE 52 HOT E L

The task assigned was to design a restaurant for

P r o j e c t Ta s k s

Lotus Glade 52 Hotel at Xi Hu region while being

For the project, I was in charge of 3D modelling,

sensitive to the four seasons. Our team decided

rendering, graphic production as well as

to make a design that would tie in closely with

presentation organization.

the existing style of the suites and match the colour scheme of the existing buildings in order to have a coherent architectural language.

JULY 2014 SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAM ZJU | TEAM: MATTHEW YEO, SHIREEN YEO, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: WANG JUN RU Adjunct Faculty, ANDI Design, Zhejiang Province; Hangzhou, China

We d e c i d e d t o u t i l i z e t h e s p a c e that does not obstruct the view of the peripheral houses, and also the spaces not occupied or hindered by the trees present on-site. The main pathway is also altered to allow for the cafe to be the interface through the site, allowing for people to mingle and linger within the cafe during the summer period where the partitions are opened to allow for cross ventilation.

VIEWS

GREENERY

M A I N PAT H WAY

SITE PLAN

N O R T H E L E VAT I O N

S O U T H E L E VAT I O N

GROUND PLAN

NORTH WEST SECTION

A XO N O M E T R I C

STRUCTURE & DESIGN C O M P U TAT I O N

B 0 1 O B S E R VAT O R Y T O W E R

The task assigned was to take a volume of 3 x 6

the spiral stair acts as a rain shield while

x 9 m and design a lodge that can accommodate

providing structural support.

2 researchers and have a maximum capacity of

TE R M 4 | 3 X 6X 9 LODGE AT DAIRY FARM QUARRY

4. The concept was to have an observatory lodge

P r o j e c t Ta s k s

that maximises the view of both the quarry face

For the project i was involved in the conceptual

as well as the open field and using natural

design phase as well as put in charge of

cost effective material such as bamboo to blend

arrangement of section drawings.

the tower seamlessly with the surroundings.

DECEMBER 2014 20.201 ARCHI SCI & TECH | TEAM: ETINNE TAN, AURELIA CHAN, FAIZAH, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: MICHAEL BUDIG Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

Furthermore the vertical arrangement demanded an integration of structure and function where

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support walls allow for greater

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interior area and affords views

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in multiple directions. A filigree

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enclosure made of bamboo poles

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providing sun shading and preventing the solar radiation from

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heating the interiors too much.

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The spacing between the bamboo continues to allow for views to the

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Wall construction, wall slab - Fair-faced concrete Total

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Ve r t i c a l b a m b o o p o l e

Floor construction

- Ready to lay parque flooring - Screed - Separating layer - Impact sound insulation - Concrete Total

B a m b o o M i d- L e n g t h S t e e l C o n n e c t i o n Section

Observatory Deck + 900

Observatory Deck + 900

Bamboo-Steel Connection to Floorplate Section 10 10 10 80 10 10 10

60 mm 10 mm 13 mm 27 mm 120 mm 120mm

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Space given for steel contraction and expansion a n d f o r v a r y i n g w i dt h o f b a m b o o

- Clear recycled glass - Protective mat - Roof finish: calende ed polymeric roofing - Timber boarding - Rafters, 100 x 120 mm - Timber sole plates, 100 x 120 mm - Rockwool 120 mm - Vapour barrier - Novophen board - Steel beam, IPE 330 x 150 mm - Steel c-shaped channel, UPN 60 x 140 mm - Bamboo, Ø 50 mm Approx.

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Interlocking cellular steel H-frame

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+ 692

Glass patio door

- Special design, brand: “sky frame” - Double sliding aluminium door with thermal break

92

94 259 92

Kitchen & Lounge

Kitchen & Lounge + 600

+ 600

Wall construction, transparent facade - Steel frame, RHS 60 x 30 mm - Laminate safety glass 15mm + 6mm Total

M i d- L e n g t h S t e e l C o n n e c t i o n

90

280

Floor construction, bathroom

384 220

300

270

270

220

300

270

- Ceramic Tiling 15mm - Adhesive 5mm - Waterproof membrane 9mm - PVC Sheeting 1mm - Ready to lay parque flooring 15mm - Screed 60mm - Separating layer - Impact sound insulation 20mm - Concrete 200mm Total

270

B a m b o o M i d- L e n g t h S t e e l C o n n e c t i o n Isometric

384

Bamboo Plan

Bathroom Bathroom

Bedroom & Study

Bedroom & Study + 300

Wall construction, foundation

+ 300

- Porous board 60mm - Bitumen paint 2mm - In situ concrete 300mm Total

60

Glass Door Plan

Wall construction, bamboo facade - Bamboo, Ø 50 mm Approx.

- Interlocking cellular Y- frame - Interlocking celluar H- frame

159

+ 240

115

30mm

30mm

15mm 5mm 9mm 1mm 15mm 60mm 5mm 20mm 200mm 330mm

60mm 2mm 300mm 362mm

300 30

+ 220

± 000

+ 060

180

205

Wo o de n D o o r Section

- 180 - 205

180

± 000

205

Glass Door Section

240

300

270

330

145 Wo o de n D o o r Plan

- Concrete strip footing 200mm - Lean concrete 50 mm Total

240

270

300

20

Plinth foundation

200mm 50mm 250mm

B 0 2 S T R U C T U R E O F S PAC E TE R M 4 | C A N O PY FOR PASSAGEWAY

The theme was to control a gradation of

P r o j e c t Ta s k s

transparency through the canopy structure by

For the project, I was in charge of organising

organising and designing input data and design

data through computation, 3D modelling and

parameters and through computational systems

r e n de r i n g .

achieve a desired spatial experience through the site. Our team used various hanging elements to create a varied shadow effects that organised DECEMBER 2014 20.201 INTRO TO COMP DESIGN | TEAM: BEI AN, WANG DA, CHEUK YEE, AURELIA CHAN, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: SAWAKO KAJIMA Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

spaces based on the level of privacy required such that a private space would be dimmer while a public space would be more brightly lit.

Compared to the digital model, the physical model casts a gradient of shadows and shadows of varying size. As the circular plates also hang SECTION

at an angle in reality rather than orthogonally to the strings as in the digital model, the shadows created are non-uniform in shape. It also creates a more complex screening

E A S T E L E VAT I O N

effect for the private areas as permeability is hindered by nonparallel plates.

N O R T H E L E VAT I O N

R E C TA N G L E G R I D

DE SIGN A LG ORITHM Design output algorithm P R OTOT Y P E A LG O R I T H M

Prototype output algorithm

GRASSHOPPER DEFINITION

UNIFORM GRID

SKEWED GRID

B03  ANAMORPHIC EMBROIDERY TE R M 5 | M I LLI ON CUTS

MAY 2015 20.212 DESIGN & DIGITAL FABRICATION | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MENTOR: STYLI ANOS DRITSAS Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

The project task was to design an artifact that

Surfaces generated from gradient subdivision is

could not

streamed as a tree for photo mapping

be made by hand. The aspiration of the project is to embody the qualities unique to that of the

The subsequent code logic is as follows:

l a s e r c u t t e r.

1 . Tr i m e x c e s s b r a n c h d a t a .

This was recognized to be the burn

q u a l i t y o f l a s e r e n g r a v i n g o n a w o o d v e n e e r. T h e

2. Sample rectangular grid on each surface.

choice of images cleverly juxtaposes the material

3. Sample rectangular grid for each image.

grain with the image, allowing for a duality of the

4. Pseudo randomly select an image to map.

natural and artificial

5. Map black and white image data to target grid point as circles.

B04  COUPLE HIDEOUT TE R M 5 | C A R D BOARD TUBES

The task assigned was to take over the campus

For the project, I was tasked with material

with various artwork/ structural pieces made

optimization, construction shop drawings,

Fabrication Process (Preparation) Fabrication Process (Preparation)

from a limited amount of cardboard tubes. The

fabrication and joint design.

Sawing the tubes with electric-powered saws

challenge presented by the project was the need to optimise material to minimise wastage, make

use of parametric tools to develop construction

details and exploit the opportunity of the given MAY 2015 20.212 DESIGN & DIGITAL FABRICATION | TEAM: LAWRENCE KAM, RACHEL TAN, CHERYL NG, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: STYLI ANOS DRITSAS Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

material: cardboard tubes.

Fabrication Process (Preparation) Fabrication Proc Fabrication Process (Preparation) Fabrication Pro Fabrication Process (Assembly) Sawing the tubes with a handsaw

Sawing the tubes with electric-powered saws

Bandsawing of plywood joints after engraving

Sawing the tubes with a handsaw

Sawing the tubes with electric-powered saws

Sawing the notches for the joints

Bandsawing of plywood joints after engraving

Sawing the 4cm high clamps

Sanding the edges of sawed tube

Bandsaw

S

FabricationProcess Process (Prepa (Assem Fabrication Fabrication Process (Assem

A

Sanding the edges of sawed tube

Sawing the tubes with a handsaw

Sawing the notches for the joints

Cutting the holes for the clamps with pliers

Sawing t

Arranging them according to numbers for ease of assembly Sawing the 4cm high clamps

C

Fabrication Process (Preparation) FabricationProcess Process(Assembly) (Assembly) Fabrication

Arranging the clamped joints according to numbers for ease of aL Nailing the tubes to the plywood joints

Sanding the edges of sawed tube

Final Installation Day time

Arranging them according to numbers for ease of assembly Clamping the two joints together after placing the plywood on the lower clamp

Cutting the holes for the clamps with pliers

Arrangin C

of cardboard tubes with wood lacquerF Arranging the clamped joints according to numbers Lacquering/Waterproofing for ease of assembly Securing caps onto tubes with silicon sealant (waterproof) Nailing the tubes to the plywood joints

Fabrication Pro Fabrication Process (Assembly) Potential Proble Fabrication Process (Assembly) Potential Problems Hoisting the edges up to the handrail above with rope

Clamping the two joints together after placing the plywood on

Fittinglacquer tubes into Lacquering/Waterproofing of cardboard tubes with wood and assembled turpentine joints Nailing the tubes to the plywood joints Problem: Overstressed cardboard clampsabove with rope Hoisting the edges up to the handrail

Securing caps onto tubes with silicon sealant (waterproof) Propping up joints with scaffolding during assembly Placing support beams at strategic locations to prevent the joints from warping

Potential Problems

P

S r

Solution: Aluminium sheets could be used instead or wooden caps could be used to reinforce the cardboard tubes

Fitting tubes into assembled joints

Final Installation

Securing caps onto tubes with silicon sealant (waterproof) Propping up joints with scaffolding during assembly Problem: Overstressed cardboard clamps Securing floor-touching joints with cable ties P Placing support beams at strategic locations to prevent the joints from warping Solution: Aluminium sheets could be used instead or wooden c Night time reinforce the cardboard tubes S Problem: Overstressed rope Solution: Compress the anchor beams to make an arched diagrid

Propping up joints with scaffolding during assembly Securing floor-touching joints with cable ties

Problem: Overstressed rope

P

S Solution: Compress the anchor beams to make an arched diag

Problem: Propping up inside joints as secondary support Solution: Make the joint more rigid so that it does not need to be supported

End

B 0 5 O N E F I N L AY S O N G R E E N TE R M 6 | O F F I CE TOWER AT ASCOTT

The task assigned was to tackle the challenges of

hours a day 5 days a week.

team collaboration using the Building Information Modelling Software Autodesk Revit and come up

For the project I was in charge of modelling,

with an innovative solution for an office building

drawing and co-ordinating files within the Revit

in the heart of Singapore’s iconic skyline, taking

CAD environment.

the place of the Ascott building. The focus of this conceptual scheme was to tap on the opportunity DECEMBER 2015 20.213 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING | TEAM: SAMUEL NG, CHERYL NG, LAWRENCE KAM, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: STYLI ANOS DRITSAS Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

o f a m i xe d u s e d o ce b u i l d i n g t h at c a n b e u s e d both day and night in contrast to the skewed utility of office buildings that are only used 9

F O R M G E N E R AT I O N

B O U N DA RY O F F S E T

S E T B AC KS

PUBLIC FRONT

R OA D J U N C T I O N

R E TA I L P O D I U M

O F F I C E B LO C K

AFFORDED VIEWS

CAFE OFFICES

NIGHT REUSE

B06 FORCES FROZEN

MI T W I N TE R E XCHANGE | FABRIC ICE SHELL STRUC T U RE S

JANUARY 2016 WINTER INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM MIT, USA | STRUCTURED WORKSHOP MENTOR: CAITLIN MULLER, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology LANCELOT COAR, Associate Professor, University of Manitoba

Inspired by Swiss engineer and designer Heinz

water or wax in the same way reinforced concrete

I s l e r, t h i s w o r k s h o p e x p e r i m e n t e d w i t h t h e

is a composite of steel and concrete and thus

potential of structural ice shells for architecture.

perform effectively in tension and compression

By organizing material and structure that follow the flow of forces either in pure tension

The final installation was displayed outdoor at

or compression, thin shells can achieve

the MIT campus. The workshop raises questions

impressive strength and stiffness. The week-

about the behaviour and potential of materials

long workshop comprised of seminars, research,

and promotes form generation over form

experimentation, designing and hands-on

rationalization where forms are generated based

fa b r i c at i o n u s i n g fa b r i c m i xe d w i t h e i t h e r f roze n

on more optimal force flows.

B 0 7 B U T T E R F LY C H A I R I I

TE R M 5 | STR UCTURAL ANALYSIS - FURNITURE DES I GN

The task was to analyse an assigned chair

P r o j e c t Ta s k

precedence to determine the efficiency of the

For the project, I was in charge of structural

structure. With the results on the structural

a n a l y s i s i n K a r a m b a p l u g i n f o r G r a s s h o p p e r, 3 D

p e r fo r m a n ce o f t h e syste m exe m p l i f i e d by h ow i t

printing and rapid prototyping.

is able to withstand dierent loading conditions and resist various applied axial torsional and bending forces, we had to extrapolate it to a MAY 2015 20.202 STRUCTURE & ENCLOSURE DESIGN | TEAM: XIAN ZHE, JOEL YAP, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: TONY KOTNIK Adjunct Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

conceptual chair design that would incorporate the principles of material utilization such that material allocation can be optimised

The articulation and differentiation of the chair from its precedence is based on the understanding of the increased stresses along the regions with higher degree of curvature namely the kinks as well as regions near the boundaries that result in edge conditions which are less supported. As a result we approached the new proposed chair using a budling method where we concetrate bundles of material at regions that experience higher stresses, resulting in a curvaceous aesthetic

PRECEDENCE

Force Flow Analysis

Structural Principles

Comp ress io n Tens ion

The force fl w dia gra ms i ndi cate that th e le gs a c t as curved b eams to su ppo rt verti cal l oads .

TOP

Addi ti onal l eg a c t a s c ro ss b raci ng and i nc re a se be a m dep th

B ottom b ar re sist th e te n de n cy of the curved be a ms fro m b ul dg i ng at the ba se

RIGHT B ack rest i s can tileve re d o ‌ the edg e of the se at.

The wei g ht of a pe rso n co u n te r b al ances the c a n tileve re d ba c k rest, thus chair is se lf sta bilisin g.

AXO N O M E T R I C

forming one side of the chair with a single continuous line FORMING THE CHAIR WITH

mirroring the geometry about the center forming a criscrossing pattern strengthening M I Rthe R Ostructure RING THE

lines unbundle where more inner forces are experienced

A SINGLE LINE

GEOMETRY

M AT E R I A L U T I L I Z AT I O N

BUNDLING BASED ON

B 0 8 S E AT B L E N D E R

TE R M 7 | M ATE RIAL COMPUTATION - FURNITURE DES I GN

The concept of the project is to design a

density of cells, material type, and

transformable chair that conforms to the body

material distribution, and the variations were

under loading conditions, while retaining an

evaluated using stress analysis. Using this as

i n i t i a l p r e s c r i b e d g e o m e t r y.

a precedent, we decided to explore the systems of buckling and geometrical stability to

This was triggered by the 3D-printed biomimicry chair by Lilian van Daal, which uses the APRIL 2016 MATERIAL COMPUTATION 20.102 | TEAM: LAWRENCE KAM, LAW KANG JIE, LEUNG CHI KWAN MENTOR: SAWAKO KAJIMA Assitant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

Applied Load

Restoring M otion

cellular structure of plants to create rigid and soft zones to allow for comfort in the seat.

The parameters explored by van Daal include the

g e n e r a t e s y s t e m s o f v a r y i n g g e o m e t r y.

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