portfolio OF ARCHITECTURE
museum of faux art
40 BLOOMSBURY WAY, WEST END, LONDON
The Museum of Faux Art is an institution that combines contrast and parody in a place of alternatives. Visitors ascend on an almost spiritual journey through the history of faux art - copies that have seemingly ruined its authenticity. A series of key spaces encourage the reimagining of art as a vessel for innovation, and enable active participation in the collaboration and restoration of contemporary fakes. The architecture of the museum itself makes reference to the fabric of London; the protected sightlines of St Paul’s Cathedral and Tate Modern’s juxtaposition of it across the Thames, much like the MoFA contrasts boldly with St George’s Church behind it. This was a highly thought-provoking project that forced me to embody cultural narratives while considering intrinsic meaning in the expression of architecture.
Acknowledging the University’s strategy of evolving the campus to meet modern pedagogical needs, the Central Library was retrofitted with an expansion. The shortcomings of the existing facade, (including low light, poor legibility, and a weak relation to the footpath) were remedied with a curtain wall of the same grid draped over a steel frame. As for sustainable alternatives, the recycled fabric was found to be both low-impact and beneficial. Instead of costly partition walls, customisable curtains dampened noise, softened incoming light, and returned a sense of ownership of the space to users. Double-height, exposed ceilings further accentuated the industrial atmosphere and allow it to shine. Duhig Library was a realistic exercise in maintaining the existing fabric and aesthetic while increasing amenity in a buildable way.
duhig library
CAMPBELL RD, ST LUCIA
residential work
57 TRISTAN STREET, CARINDALE
Working in tandem with Contexture Architects, a comprehensive visualisation of the proposed expansion to a client’s family home was devised. Interior renovations consisted of full bathroom fitouts complete with fittings and finishes, an extended kitchen with a resin countertop centrepiece, and permeable patio deck. Outdoor works comprised a poolside cabana, childsafe fencing, and landscaping works to make more efficient use of the available space as the family matures. It was challenging to adapt the design to the client’s variations throughout the process, but equally rewarding to finalise a result that satisfied its forever inhabitants.
university model
An initiative by the Digital Modelling Office, the entirety of UQ buildings around Queensland were modelled from plans and archived documentation. The yearlong process resulted in more than 150 models to be used for campus management purposes; including room allocation, security passes, fire evacuation, and as an architectural underlay. As part of a greater industry-wide move forward to BIM, our work has positioned UQ well for the future with a smart campus. Notable projects worked on include the iconic Great Court at St Lucia, the architecturally significant Hartley Teakle Agriculture building, and the heritage-listed Customs House at 427 Queen St. Great effort was taken to accurately recreate the detailing and finishes of these structures to acknowledge the important place they have in UQ’s history as a digitalisation of the past, which was personally both interesting and fulfilling for me as an alumni.
CBD, ST LUCIA, GATTON, AND HERSTON CAMPUSES
The Pandanus Pergola reimagines the most public realm of our cities, the streetscape, as a conduit for change. The investment into such a network highlights the local government’s commitment to changing the fundamental mindset of Australians and the way we build, especially in outer suburbs which are often left to sprawl uncontrollably. Not only do buildings have to be densified and sustainably constructed, but the metaphorical and literal fabric of society also has to be amended in a changing world, one that cannot be undertaken without strong leadership and systematic government policy. The resulting intervention explores an alternate near future of a more walkable and liveable Brisbane using innovative engineered timber solutions.
WYNNUM ESPLANADE, REDLAND BAY
CRADLE TO GRAVE
artefacts & arteries
URBANISM EXHIBITION
Artefacts & Arteries of the City is an effort to comprehend and consider the urbanistic climate and landscape of 21st-century metropolitan Australia, from its beginnings as a New World colony to a burgeoning developed nation. Urban projects examined embody the extremities of development resulting from neoliberal governance, with some prioritising the public good, and others abusing this power and freedom for financial benefit. Capital cities around the country lead the cultivation of an inclusive public sphere, so that the new era will be marked by a reclamation of the human city from the machine age in a post-industrial and post-modern climate. The Artefacts & Arteries exhibition was a learning opportunity as well as a gratifying personal manifesto for the issues plaguing the Anthropocene and its builders.
ARTEFACTS
ARTERIES
Outside of university and the workplace, architecture also forms a key part of my personal interest in photography and art. Wherever I travel, I enjoy curating a series of albums that tell the story of the location, depicting histories and culture that only fully reveal themselves on closer inspection. This photography page has greatly aided my understanding and context of our profession, and I hope to continue adding to it!
photography & art
AUSTRALIA & ABROAD
‘The Australian City’ represents an effort to rationalise the key features of the post-colonial cities of our country, and highlights the underlying fabric of our Manhattanised streets that often go unnoticed. Classical and modern typologies compose an imaginary agglomeration of a capital, with icons from every city claiming a river that led to the formation of so many of our settlements.
lucas tan
GRADUATE OF ARCHITECTURE
I am passionate about all things architecture, especially history, design, and visualisation. In my personal life, this translates to a keen interest in urban travel, geography, as well as photography! When I’m not stuck into the built environment, I also enjoy the social aspect of team sports like football and volleyball.
I am proud of my experiences, which I believe have led me to become a more well-rounded, versatile, and yet, deeper, architect. This portfolio is the culmination of such a journey, and I hope for the chance to express myself, wherever it may arise.
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