Architecture Graduate Portfolio_Linn Lett Maung tun 2024
linnlettmaungtun.98@gmail.com +66 991168553
LINN | Linn Lett Maung Tun
linnlettmaungtun.98@gmail.com
+66 991168553
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Presidential Scholarship Winner at KMUTT
Prospect Burma Scholarship Winner (2021-2023)
About me
Greetings! My name is Linn, a fresh graduate from the School of Architecture and Design, KMUTT. As a transfer student from Myanmar pursuing higher education in Thailand, I have had eye-opening opportunities to explore various aspects of architecture and challenge my previous studies with advanced practices in an international environment.
I excel in form-oriented designs, which I develop from concept through an aesthetic approach, and I have a strong interest in sustainable design practices. I am always eager to explore new ideas, learn new skills, and push the boundaries of design.
Education journey
Bachelor of Architeture
School of Architecture and Design, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
+ GPA 3.8/4, Straight-A in Design Studios, Studied under Presidential Scholarship KMUTT
Bachelor of Architeture
Yangon Technological University, Myanmar
+ 4-year studies of Architeture
Highschool Graduate
No.5 Basic Education High School, Botahtaung, Myanmar
Inspired by Myanmar’s resilience post-2008 Nargis Cyclone, this project aims to be a tribute to endurance; it speculates a time when disasters foster wealth and readiness rather than hopelessness.This hub is more than a disaster preparedness centre – it’s a celebration of local agriculture, connecting people with nature and empowering a thriving future. spaces which can be transformed into an evacuation shelter and aid storage during emergencies, fostering self-reliance and community support.
“ Where disaster strikes, hope takes root. Cultivate hope, and sow the seeds of a blooming future.”
This thesis project explores the pain points currently faced by local Burmese people in disaster-prone regions, the significant impacts they have endured in the past, and the potential scenarios of unexpected catastrophic events they may encounter in the future. The goal of this project is to reduce these disaster risks by adhering to the standards and protocols outlined by the United Nations in the DRM Report.
Thesis Questions
Thesis Objectives
Methodology
Although it is a disaster-prone area where agriculture is crucial, there is a lack of early warning systems, reliable support programs, and proper educational and training initiatives for the community. Farmers suffer from crop losses due to floods and property damage due to the vulnerability of their housing. This project aims to contribute to the global framework for reducing disaster risk. The two main focuses of the project are mitigation, to address existing problems, and preparation for when disasters occur, as well as fostering long-term community resilience.
Operational Flexibility and Adaptive Use
Two main ideas in Circulation and Zoning Ideology
Clear and adaptive circulation for daily use and emergencies
Efficient zoning for seamless normal and disaster operations
CONCEPT
Known as the “rice bowl of Myanmar”, Ayeyarwaddy Delta is where agriculture is the main source of income for 80% of the population. To reflect the local blooming business and prosperity of local people, the keyword “THE RICE” is chosen.
Symbol & Culture
Rice symbolizes ‘Hope’ for the future, its growing nature portrays thriving amid challenges and also presents the satisfaction of nurturing something from the seeds stage to harvest.
Interpretation
The “ Rice Seeds Spreading on Ground” interprets both Thesis Purpose and architecture behind the statement.
Thesis Purpose - Planting the initiative for the community and hoping for better resilience during catastropic disasters.
Architecture - The humble and low-lying architectural form fulfils the function of being high-resistant to wind leading to aim of creating a cyclone resistant architecture.
Design approaches
The design approach is derived from analyzing large-scale accessibility and surrounding programs for two main purposes: first, to operate as an educational awareness center in this rural area, and second, to create efficient human displacement and evacuation protocols during emergencies.
‘ People feel familiar.’ Sense of Surrounding
People feel safe.’
‘ People feel not lost.’
Sense of direction
1. Connecting the ACTIVITY NODES & open space
To allow people to seamlessly flow into the site, the open space with visual access to Zedi is the common ground which connects all these accessibility nodes.
2. Orientation and Arrangement
3. Seamless circulation in spite of topography
To maintain people feel connected and as universal design, long ramps are used to connecting the levels.
4. Aerodynamic roof form
Finally, the architecture of the building enclosure begins with the roof. The aerodynamics building envelop follows the physics of wind resistance.
LAYOUT
By analyzing the social activities and religious values of the local community, the design prioritizes community-welcoming accessibility. Fragmented clusters of architecture are integrated to harmonize with the scale of local buildings, and the strategic arrangement of these structures ensures wind-resistant properties.
SITE PLAN
Adjacent walkway of drone lab
View from dining area of community kitchen
Activities in Carpentry and Outdoor house prototype exhibition
Passive and Active Learning
The integrated passageway, connecting all public activity nodes, ensures a seamless flow of daily users throughout the compound, making the outdoor exhibitions and innovative drone lab visually accessible to locals engaged in their daily activities. This design strategy familiarizes the local community with innovative programs and outdoor exhibitions, promoting both active and passive learning.
Fostering Community Spirit
The multipurpose open space at the core, complemented by the surrounding community programs, fulfills essential public functions by inviting local community engagement and promoting local cultural practices. This strategic design fosters a direct dialogue with the visual elements that reflect the religious heritage of the Zedi, creating a harmonious integration between communal activities and spiritual symbolism.
Emergency Time Adaptation
During times of emergency, this open space serves as an extension of evacuee shelters, helicopter landing areas, and facilitates activities such as loading and unloading aids and food, as well as delivering medicine to nearby locations via drones. The familiarity of the local community with this built environment during such critical and catastrophic times fosters a sense of comfort and homeliness.
Sustanability intergration
Operating as both an early warning broadcasting center and an evacuation shelter necessitates a continuous and reliable energy supply. Consequently, the sustainable procurement of food, energy, and clean water is fundamental for resilience and the maintenance of an off-grid energy system.
Floating Fishing Hub Project Year 2100
Location Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok, Thailand
Typology year4 design studio project, individual work
CThe main focus of the project is to develop a potential floating city in response to extreme flood problems and coastal erosion issues in the Bang Khun Thian Coastline area. The group proposes a masterplan that integrates six programs which fulfil the nees of the local people and supporting infrastructure, addressing the unique needs of the local community.
Background Study & issue analysis
aster plan of floating city
MProject purpose
This project aims to boost the local economy and lifestyle while preserving Bang Khun Thian’s unique fishing culture and seafood. Innovative fishing technologies will mitigate environmental impacts and promote sustainable aquaculture, offering practical learning opportunities in the local community.
Concept & Design Approach
sers & programs
Programs proposed in project
Indoor agriculture
I ndoor aqualture
Design Brief
The main circulation bridge ensures user accessibility without disrupting the program, allowing connections without overlap.
For instance, visitors can directly access the port for outdoor fishing after obtaining gear from the shop, bypassing other areas.
Floating fisher houses are accessible only by boat, enhancing
Khlong San Revitalizing Project
Location Khlong San, Bangkok, Thailand
Typology year4 design studio project, individual work
The project’s aim is to revitalize an old town in Bangkok by studying the local economy, people, and architecture, enabling the town to adapt to the rapidly evolving trends of the modern city. My project proposes a program that attracts new generations to this space while preserving the town’s existing characteristics. This initiative aims to revitalize opportunities for local vendors without disrupting the current residents.
By analyzing the site area, it was noted that the town is compact with no vacant land available for new development. Therefore, the decision was made to repurpose the existing old buildings and create a shortcut pathway for pedestrians to access the project. The program includes mixed-use purposes, such as co-working spaces and co-living spaces, as well as retail areas to relocate existing vendors.
The facade concept and building architecture have been carefully developed to reflect the cultural character and existing patterns of the neighborhood, ensuring the project blends seamlessly into the town. At the same time, the dynamic building appearance and accessibility symbolize its role as a public building.
Seamless accessibility
Facade Architecture
Shortcut walkway at the intersection of roads serves as a welcoming strategy for pedestrians
layful interior spcaes
Green spaces for residents on the rooftop and visitors from co-living program
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Din Daeng Social Housing Project
Location Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand
Typology year3 design studio project, individual work
With goals aimed at achieving a zero-carbon society, Din Daeng Social Housing focuses on sustainability and the comfort of its residents. This project is part of the Din Daeng Urban Development Project, overseen by Thailand’s National Housing Authority (NHA). Covering an area of 157 Rais (251,200 m²), the NHA plans to relocate existing residents to new buildings and provide additional housing for new urban dwellers.
Redesigning this project requires extensive knowledge and analysis of the current users’ experiences and daily challenges, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting the health and well-being of urban residents.
Concept & Design Approach
The concept of the design is to make the building looks like it is breathing. The main goals of the design are to acheive natural ventilation in the units and create community spaces that allow natural flow of social interaction into lives of the residents in this building.
People will have the sense of comuunity atmosphere when they are just walking through the corridor and just living their daily lives. The community spaces are visually connected although they are on different levels.
Floor plan & programming strategy
Details on the facade
Interior atmosphere that portrays open and greenery spaces
Interior Design Studio ( Yangon Technological University)
Academic Year 2019-2020
Concept & Design Approach
Our daily makeup routines typically begin with skincare products such as moisturizers and sunscreen, followed by foundations, and conclude with colored cosmetics like lipsticks and blushes. This concept is seamlessly integrated into the design and layout of the showroom, guiding users through a journey that starts with skincare and progresses to the final steps of their makeup application.
Aesthetics & patterns
Art & Craft Museum
Individual Work | 3D Modeling : Sketchup | Drawings : Autocad, Adobe Illustrator, Lumion
Design Studio (Yangon Technological University)
Academic Year 2019-2020
Concept & Design goal
The goal of the design was to transform the traditional museum concept inside-out. Rather than evoking a sense of times past, the design aims to create an intimate, living, vibrant space that invites maximum public accessibility.
The concept is to envision the museum as a cultural sculpture within the city structure. The location of the museum is of utmost importance, with the proposed site being surrounded by shopping centers and monumental buildings.
The zoning and planning is carried out by having exhibitions rooms as central circulation area in the core of the buildings with educational zone and administration zone being comprised on both wings of the building.
LEGEND
1. MAIN LOBBY
2. RECEPTION
3. TEMPORARY
EXHIBITION
4. GALLERY
5. HIGH VISION
TELEVISION ROOM
6. MUSEUM SHOPS
7. DRAWING ROOM
8. CONFERENCE ROOM
9. STUDIO
10. WORKSHOP
11. TOILETS
12. RESEARCH ROOM
13. VISITING RESEARCHER ROOM
14. STAFF LOUNGE
15. ELECTRICAL ROOM
16. MACHINE ROOM
17. AIR CONDITIONING ROOM
18. STORAGE
19. UNPACKING ROOM
20. REPOSITORY ROOM
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MUSEUM ITSELF REVEALS THE ART AND TRADITION OF THE COUNTRY BOTH INTERIOR & EXTERIOR”
As the quote goes, this designed museum portrays its reference and image of culture and tradition both in expression of its exteriorand interior impression.
Roof Architecture
“I often illustrate my surroundings and create graphic posters to raise awareness about current controversial issues in society, education, healthcare, and politics.
I find beauty and meaning in my environment, using these elements to enhance my work and convey powerful messages.”
