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portfolio.

low weng fai

selected works .

about me -

Recently graduated as a Part 1 Architect from Taylor’s University, I am eager to embark on my professional journey in the field of architecture and design. Passionate about creating meaningful and functional spaces, I am keen to refine my skills, expand my knowledge, and gain hands-on experience in real-world projects.

I have passion for anything creative and I am enthralled by the idea of using the power of design to positively impact people and the surrounding environment. I strongly believe that architecture should have an identity and have positive impacts on social, cultural and the environment in society.

My goal as a designer and architect is to develop a deeper understanding of architectural practice, sustainability, and user-centric design solutions. I believe that continuous learning and adaptability are essential in architecture and design, allowing me to refine my skills, enhance my creativity, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

work experience

Assistant Architectural Intern | Veritas Design Group Feb - Apr 2024

education -

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Architecture

Taylor’s University

Foundation in Natural and Built Environments

Taylor’s College

IGCSE

Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International)

expertise -

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

Lumion

016-410 2300

wengfai17@gmail.com

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

@low.archived

BIM Application in Sustainable Design Autodesk Certification

Selected Student Work Semester 5, Semester 6

01 02 03 rebirth of the dragon. pudu tin gallery. modular farm. sem 6 sem 5 sem 4

04 05 06 p+c centre. the split lodge. industrial practice.

sem 3 sem 2

sectional perspective

rebirth of the dragon

an ipoh pottery hub.

2025 / Final Semester

Once hailed as the “Ceramic Capital of the World,” Ipoh was known for its thriving pottery industry, which has now dwindled to fewer than ten remaining dragon kilns as remnants of its rich past.

This gallery is dedicated to preserving and promoting Ipoh’s fading pottery heritage, reigniting interest in the local craft scene. Inspired by a pottery kiln factory, its design features a tall chimney and a sloping arched axis. Functioning as a community-centered space, it provides artisans with a platform to showcase their work, while weekly pottery workshops foster intergenerational connections.

Honoring Ipoh’s ceramic legacy and revitalizing its underappreciated art scene, the gallery aspires to celebrate local culture and cultivate a vibrant, creative community.

concept

attract gather create discover. search. unravel. info. learn. recognize. personalize. produce. imprint.

massing development

Started with a generic mass, mostly following site boundaries with desired floors in mind.

Arch formed to resemble a dragon kiln.

Push in mass to open up a urban park for users.

Lift up mass to further increase site permeability physically and visually for open floor plan.

sliced mass in half diagonally, creating an axis to increase permeability within site.

Sloped arch is later added with roof structures resembling tall pottery kilns to finalize form.

exploration on market lanes.

implementation of atriums.

3D perspective sketch.

artisan market potter’s pavillion

event space / mini library

section A’A

section B’B

cafe and al-fresco

pottery exhibition

pottery workshop

planter box detail

150mm x 60mm thickness bricks 2 supporting metal rods to hold bricks in place metal rods connecting brick to brick horizontally to hold bricks in place curtain wall frame bolted on metal support

50mm thickness metal support secures brick metal rods holding brick facade and is bolted to I-beam A pipe for rainwater and overflow leads to drain

500mm thickness and height concrete planter boxes

axonometry

view from Jalan Laksamana

artisan lane physical model

the dredge

a pudu tin gallery.

2025 / Semester 5

Pudu has one of the richest tin mining heritage in Malaysia, contributing greatly to the development and success of Kuala Lumpur and Pudu as a tin mining settlement since the 1860s.

Its significance and achievements towards the rich tapestry of cultures are however, often overlooked by locals, detrimenting the rich cultural signifcance that tin mining has contributed to Pudu. This gallery serves as a rememberance of the rich tin mining heritage that Pudu once possess.

Desigined with a contemporary interpretation of the tin mining era into architetcural spaces and design, it mainly takes inspiration form tin mining dredges, a monolith that floats over a body of water. The goal of the gallery is inform awareness of the important history of tin mining that contributed to the community and our country as a whole, regardless of a individual’s background, as it serves as a neutral ground where multicultaralism happens.

Forged in Tin, Floating in Time.

concept

Envisioned as a living archive, the gallery breathes life into Pudu’s forgotten tin mining legacy, weaving history, industry, and culture into an immersive tapestry of storytelling and experience with a form resembing a tin dredge. More than a vessel of memory, it stands as a neutral ground, where the echoes of labor and progress transcend race and class, uniting visitors through a shared heritage that shaped both place and identity.

urban interventions

permeability

Enhancing permeability by connecting the back lane from jalan pudu to jalan pasar that connects to the secondary road where foot traffic is increased. This allows connecitivity with the urban fabric and the plaza as well.

maintaining urban rhythm

To maintain the rhythm of the site and blend well with iits surrounding site context, the existing rhythm of the facade and levels of the surrounding buildings is carried over to the design of the gallery. to maintain a sense of familiarity within tthe urban fabric.

Top floors have enhanced viewed of the otherwise dense and obstructed visual permeability happenig on the ground floor. To reduce the sense of obstructurion on ground floor and the lightness of a tin dredge in a tin mining lanscape, an open floor plan is proposed. views

Heritage meets Urban Life.

design response

chance encounter

utilizing the increased foot traffic of the intervention in accesibility and permeabilty to invite users to the gallery.

open floor plan

An interpretation of a tin dredge floating on water to imitate the sense of floating and to enhance visual and physical permeabillity.

robustness

multi fucntional spaces are present in almost every floor to accomadate robustness.

moving tin

exploded axonometry

mining exhibition

tin crafting workshop

site plan

modular farm

USJ 7 community centre.

Hidden away in the site of USJ 7 Kebun Kommunity, the Modular Farm Community Centre presents itself by blending seamlessly with its surrounding context and maintaining the “rimba” atmosphere of the site. It aims to foster a sense of community to mothers and children as well as bringing the overall community together through gathering, farming / gardening and educational spaces.

2023 / Semester 4

design development

locality biomorphia

modularity exaggerate

concept

sectional perspective

learn to grow and nurture nature

giving back to nature as a token of appreciation

symbiotic relationship

nature rewards

appreciate nature for giving life and power to us

ground floor plan

first floor plan

west elevation

axonometry

north elevation

section a-a

renders & physical model

design intention

preservation

experential spaces

user friendly

exhibition

p+c centre

tanjung tuan forest discovery centre.

2023 / Semester 3

The Tanjung Tuan Preservation + Conversations Discovery Centre is designed to be as inviting and welcoming as possible. It is an architecture that encourages people to gather and have conversations while experiencing essence of the Tanjung Tuan Forest through its architectural journey.

It aims to be raise awareness and showcase the Tanjung Tuan Preservation Forest through exhibition and preserving the flora of Tanjung Tuan. Natural elements and context from the site is introduced to the architecture as a consideration and a design tool to create an architecture that blends to the site.

juxtaposition

hierarchy

2022 / Semester 2 design principles

the split lodge

a discovery centre @ bukit jalil park.

proportions development sketches

Facing the picturesque lake, the discovery centre presents an imposing yet striking entrance, a ray of light shines through the intentional crack in the architecture captivating users on entry and symbolizes hope. The juxtaposition of spaces highlights the 2 different personalities, introvert (left) and extrovert (right).

floor plan

axonometry construction details

industrial practice

veritas design group

Feb - Apr 2024

My internship at Veritas Design Group was an invaluable and eye-opening experience, marking my first immersion into the professional world of architecture. It provided me with the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects, such as planning, architectural competitions, and graphic design.

Throughout my time there, I had the privilege of collaborating with seasoned industry professionals, which allowed me to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of architectural practice and the intricacies of professional work culture. This exposure not only broadened my understanding of architecture and urban planning but also sharpened my design skills and problem-solving abilities, reinforcing my passion for the field.