Polytechnic Architecture Portfolio - Nicholas Wong

Whimsical cafe of Imagination Selected Works 2018-Present Nicholas Wong Ping Han

Curriculum Vitae(CV) RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCES(2018-2021)

About Me

01 EBBC DISASTER SHELTER DESIGN MIC-SON

Nicholas Wong Ping Han PROFILE My name is Nicholas Wong,I am currently studying Architecture in Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

Architecture is the embodiment of the human condition, which satisfies the basic archaic needs of people.Lampung Bay, Kalianda, Indonesia experiences annual tsunamis that ravages the shores & the way of life of Indonesians.Mic-son explores the ideas of a Tsunami Diasaster Shelter through the Micro-Macro concept & retrofitting of modular easy to assemble furniture.

School of Design.While studying architecture,I have developed a piqued interest in the built environment around me.

As I set my sights on enhancing the lives in the built environment ,my polytechnic experience has made me grow as an individual as I l come to learn the means to design architecture that is practical,sensible and poetic.

Throughout my polytechnic education, I have picked up essential soft skills like modelling software such as adobe suite and autocad to better visualize my ideas and also to comple-

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Apart from academic studies,I dedicate my time to planning events for my faculty as an active

CONTACT NO:

Exco of the SDN Club (School of Design).In addition,I spend my time helping out for COOP

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Project in its multiple versions throughout my time here.

YEAR OF BIRTH

OTHER INTERESTS

2001

EMAIL ADDRESS

wongnicholas321@gmail.com

EDUCATION Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic (2018-2021)

SDN Club EXCO Member NYP Open House,Student Volunteer

SKILLS Autodesk Autocad / Google Sketchup / Revit / Rhino / Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Indesign / Lumion /Enscape/ Design Sketching

Obtained O Levels Certificate Beatty Secondary School (2014-2017)

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

English(Written And Spoken)

1. Admitted into School of Design Director’s list Year 1 Semester 1 & 2 Year 2 Semester 1 & 2 Year 3 Semester 2

Chinese(Written And Spoken)

2. 1st Place in Dongak Short Film at 31st NYALA Architecutural Workshop 2019 @IUKL

KEY INTERESTS

3.Certificate of Participation at Healthy Aging Workshop @Orange Valley Nursing Home

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Architecture Design Interior Design Project Management

4.Recipient of NYP Scholarship(Mid Term)in Year 2019/2020 5.4th Place (Honourable Mentions) at EBBC Industrial Project Competition

02 INTUITECTURE,ART OF WU WEI Intuitecture , Art of Wu Wei is a new way of learning through the princples of wu wei. Through these principles, the spatial environements explores learning both intuitively & explorative means.

03 MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY Mass Rapid Milk Transit introduces an accepting generation of Milkmen & cows in the metropolitan Telok Ayer Mrt.I designed a system which infuses both past & present, a milk processing architecture that transports milk all over Singapore.

04 THE GENIUS IN NATURE DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE Destiny’s Bird of Passage devising a new way of building dwelling with the concept of biomimicry.I designed a system that takes people on a poetic journey to find their significant other in the urban context of singapore.

I learnt to derive and dissect spaces from living creatures.

05 THE VILLAGER AND THE DWELLING OF MAGIC THE WALKING MOSQUE The Walking Mosque is about formulating a new design through the character.My proposed architecture is located at Kinta Road,Singapore for an imam who prays in the open.I learnt how to create spaces through the observation of people’s behaviour.

COMPEITIONS 06 URA CUBE Compeition 2018@Serangoon Central,Singapore The project site is at Serangoon Central,Singapore.The Project is to develop a community hub that integrates both the sliver and the young generation.My team took inspiration of the history of Serangoon in weaving the 2 generations together.

‘’ Late Nights, constantly brewing Ideas, Magic & Teh Peng”

Acknowledgements This porfolio marks the end of my 3 years architecture journey in my polytechnic years.There were many challenges along the way, & I cannnot be more grateful to have supportive friends & family in my architecture pursuit.

A special thanks to Zalina Sapie , Lim Wei Ling , Lee Weoi Min , Low CJ , Jasmine , Jashi , John , Michael & Anthony who have shaped me into the designer I am today. I am humbled by these opportunities & guidance with your knowledge.

I definitely would not have come this far for if it was not for all your support too !

FEATURED WORKS 01

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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI

Our Micro-Macro Mission

Learning made intuitive & explorative, in the segregated social fabric of ‘Baby Town’ Punggol through the principles of Wu Wei

ENTRANCE ‘Welcome to the Intuitecture!’

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DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE

A catalyst of second chances at love

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MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT

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THE WALKING MOSQUE

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A WEAVERS CONFLUENCE

Unravelling an accepting generation of milkmen & cows.

A lucrative approach to milk

His cry echos a veil,limitless cape shifting & enveloping.As gathering shadows grow, a sanctuary open yet closed

A conversation of dreaming , living & giving

MIC-SION

Our Micro-Macro Mission CLIENT PROJECT / ZIC & MR LOW NICHOLAS WONG , WATI , IFFAH , RISMAH & JOLENE BREWING TIME: 6 WEEKS (OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2020) Architecture is the embodiment of the human condition, which satisfies the basic archaic needs of people.Lampung Bay, Kalianda, Indonesia experiences annual tsunamis that ravages the shores & the way of life of Indonesians.Mic-son explores the ideas of a Tsunami Diasaster Shelter through the Micro-Macro concept & retrofitting of modular easy to assemble furniture.

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EXPLORATIONS.MIC-SION

Sun & Wind Direction

Tsunami Inundation Limit 170m

Human Density

The chosen site is at Lampung Bay Indonesia.It often experiences tsunamis during the year.This is due to the neighbouring volcano, Mount Krakatoa that does is an active volcano.The waves travel 170m into shore.

THE HUMAN CONDITION ‘OUR MICRO-MACRO MISSION’

Healthcare

Living

Hospitals.Nursing Homes.Trauma Centres.Isolation Wards.

Co-Living Spaces.Homeless Shelters.Communal Spaces.Live.Work.Play

The Human Condition

Mic-son is assembled using only a family of 5.The structure is first laid out in the early stages without any power tools.

After which, the cladding & other external detailings are included added on.

SHORE

Energy Resources

Food/Sustenance

Renewable energy systems supporting programs

Renewable energy systems supporting programs

Healthcare

Living

Hospitals.Nursing Homes.Trauma Centres.Isolation Wards.

Co-Living Spaces.Homeless Shelters.Communal Spaces.Live.Work.Play

The Human Condition

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URBAN SITE

The human condition is closely followed as the programmatic approach to Mic-son. Aspects such as Healthcare & Living is considered.

SPACE PLANNING.MIC-SION BIRD’S EYE VIEWS

FLOOR PLANS

BIRD’S EYE VIEWS

Level 2

Level 1

The human condition is closely followed as the programmatic approach to Mic-son. Aspects such as Healthcare & Living is considered.

RESTING AREAS- 2ND FLOOR

RESTING AREAS- 1ST FLOOR

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FURNITURE KITCHENETTE

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Slotting Wall panels and Window panels

Slotting 2nd Level Floor Slab Assembling Roof and Skylights

CONNECTORS

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WALL PANELS

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ROOF

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COMMUNAL COOKING AREAS - 1ST FLOOR

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INTUITECTURE: THE ART OF WU WEI.

FINAL YEAR PROJECT / LOW CJ , LEE WEOI MIN BREWING TIME: 20 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2021) Learning, Eating and Playing Made Intuitive and Explorative. Education in Singapore has long established a syllabus-based approach to learning, heavily characterized by rote learning. This regimented way of learning is counter to the ideals of Wu Wei. Actionless Actions, a principle of Wu Wei, informs an new intuitive and explorative approach to learning for the children of ‘Baby Town Punggol’.

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The Site.

THE WU WEI MASTERPLAN

DN 3966 Time Odyssey In A City of Lost Memories

PRESENT SITE PLAN Legend Greenery

Development Layer

The Punggol neighboorhood consists of surrounding developments such as HDBs & a childcare centre.

The Site.

Developments

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Greenery Layer

Residential Spaces Religious Spaces

Greenery Spaces

Educational Spaces

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THE WU WEI MANIFESTO

Residential Spaces Religious Spaces

Legend

Educational Spaces

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In this manifesto, HDBs will be repurposed to serve as linkways into the intuitecture. The existing childcare center is demolished.

ENTRANCE ‘Welcome to the Intuitecture!’

THE REKINDLING OF INTERLOCKING ‘Discovering the origins of food!’

WISDOM’S WAY

RIDGES OF FOOD APPRECIATION

‘Learning to communicate with the residents of Punggol!’

‘Cultivating an appreciation for multicultural food!’

CLEANSING WELL

CLEANSING RIVER

‘Water’s significance’

‘Nature’s beauty in harmony’

LINKWAY TO INTUITECTURE ‘Integrating our Punggol residents’

DEITY OF LONE STUMPS ‘Unravelling higher faith with nature as a guru’

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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI

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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI

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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI

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INTUITECTURE , ART OF WU WEI

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Entrance

Wisdom’s Way

Linkway to Intuitecture

The Rekindling of Interlocking & Ridges of Food Appreciation

Technical Drawings

Cleansing Well

Cleansing River

Deity of Lone Stumps

DESTINY’S BIRD OF PARADISE STUDIO PROJECT / JASMINE TAN BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2019) With an innovative way of form finding,biomimicry ventures beyond boundaries to create spaces inspired by living creatures.

Destiny’s Bird of Passage was inspired by the wisdom of the Venus Flower Basket (Euplectella Aspergillum)with an aim to tackle a social issue in the urban context of Singapore.

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EXPLORATIONS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE

THE GENIUS-VENUS BASKET FLOWER (EUPLECTELLA ASPERGILLIUM)

The site nestles in the urban areas of the urban area in Singapore,Newton.As shown,the site is heavily forested in the heart of urbanisation in the region.In the region.In this day and age,there is a social situation of enclaves formed throughout the area;leaving people integrated from one another.

SITE ANALYSIS

Left to right: The Venus Flower Basket(Euplectella Aspergillum) is made of spicules.

These spicules fuse together under a process called biomineralization.

Wind Direction Legend

Connectivity Legend Connectivity Path

Prevailant Wind Direction

Left to right: The Venus Flower Basket (Euplectella Aspergillum) consists of numerous layers that weave together into its cylindrical shape.

Legend Scale 1:2500 Location of Site

Sun Direction Legend Sun Path

Human Flow Legend Human Flow

PROGRAM:

COMMUNAL RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IN URBAN CONTEXT REGION OF NEWTON, SINGAPORE PHASE 3: UNCERTAINTY : A MOMENTAL PHASE OF SEEING & BELIEVING

PHASE 5: REVELATION : A UNION OF TWO SOULS

PHASE 6: THE IN-BETWEEN : TRANSITIONAL SPACES TO DWELLING PODS

STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE

LAYER 1

Layer 1 LAYER 2

Layer 2 LAYER 3

The result of the shapes weaved on the venus basket flower is due to the venus basket flower is due to the layering of the grids to form patterns.A spatial experience can be archieved through the manipulation of these layers .

LAYERS 1+2

LAYER 1

LAYERING ANALYSIS

Front View

Pulling of layers ( Upward Motion ) FRONT VIEW

Front View

SIDE VIEW

3D View

LAYER 2

Side View The pulling of nets upwards creates spaces when held in tension as seen in layer 1.

Conversely,spaces become more defined when ‘walls’ define it as seen in layer 2.

Side View

LAYER 2

Front View Front View

3D View Side View

3D View

Pulling of layers ( Downward Motion )

Side View

LAYER 1 LAYERS 1+2

Front View

Side View

Front View 3D View

Side View

Pulling the layers with an outward and downward motion creates spaces that are narrow and of great depth.

STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE LAYERING ANALYSIS

Layer 1

Interlocking Layers FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

Front View

Side View

Layer 2

3D View

Front View

Openess and Clarity of Layers Finding Purpose in Different Materials of Layers

Layer 1

Degree of Visibility

Layer 3

Degree of Visibility

Plastic Sheet Degree of Openess

Paper Foam Degree of Openess

Side View

Area of Vision

Since paper foam is opqaue,nothing can be seen from the other side.

Legend Line of Penetration

Hence,the diagram shows that paper foam is inpenetrable.

Layer 2

Area of Vision

Legend

Legend

Plan View

Legend

Plan View

Side View

Summary Paper foam: Opaque and Impermeable

Degree of Visibility

Mosquito Netting Degree of Openess

Since plastic is considered a transparent material,the material can be seen through completely.

Summary

Line of Penetration

Hence,the diagram shows that plastic film is Impenetrable.

Plastic Film: Transparent and Impermeable

Layer Analysis of Different Materials Types of spaces

Qualities

Layer 1 Paper Foam

Opaque

Concrete Layer 2 Mosquito Netting Ephermal

Impermeable Opaque Permeable

Events Confirmation

Growth

Side View Legend Area of Vision

Due to the nature of the mosquito net,its permeable nature makes the material semi visible.

Plan View Legend Line of Penetration

Hence,the diagram shows that mosquito netting is penetrable.

Summary Mosquito Netting:Semi transparent and Permeable

Layer 3 Plastic Film Porous

Transparent Impermeable

Revelation/Disclosure

With relevance to the qualities of the materials used for the layers of the study model,different types of spaces are formulated.In addition,these spaces are translated into words regarding life events-Confirmation,Growth and Revelation/Disclosure.

STUDY MODELS-DESTINY’S BIRDS OF PARADISE EXTRACTING THE ESSENCE OF THE GURU: SYSTEM FINDING Interlocking layers Layer 1+2+3

Plan View Front View

Exploded View Of Guru Isometric View Based on the previous studies done in the guru,the grid is one of the shapes its weaving consists of.

Transformation and Extraction of the Guru to System

Side View

Formation of Chain

Plan View Legend

Layer 1

Areas of Shrinking

Plan View

Grids decrease in size to form System

Creating the System

A series of modules join together to form a long chain.

The Module

Isometric View Layer 2

Layer 1

Manupulating the Modules Plan view

Exploded Isometric View

Exploded View A module of the system

The model consists of mutlpile layers that curl up to form an architecture.

3D View

The modules consists of sitcks that join together to form squares.

Layer 2

A Chain of Modules

Legend Area of Rotation

A front view of the model.

Plan View A Chain of modules

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5 PHASES OF DESTINY’S BIRD OF PASSAGE 1.TRANSIENCE 2.ONE HIT WONDER 3.UNCERTAINTY 4.UNION 5.FAMILARITY

SPACE PLANNING SLEEPING QUARTERS DISCOVERY PATH GOSSIP/COMMUNAL SPACE

4.UNION

5.FAMILARITY

3.UNCERTAINTY

2.ONE HIT WONDER

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MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT STUDIO PROJECT / LIM WEI LING & ZALINA SAPIE BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2020) In this era, the topic of inclusiveness is often associated with preconceived notions to bridge intergenerational gaps between together amongst man.

What if we incorporate cultural practices to redefine and delve into the deeper meaning of architecture?

The Mass Rapid Milk Transit sets differences apart- A self sustaining architecture that revolves around man & cows through the lucrative approach to milk.

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EXPLORATIONS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT

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1975

2005

2019

SITE PLAN 1820s

Mosque Street

19301940s

MAPPINGS OF CROSS STREET (1846-2019) Present Legend Production Site

Cross Street

Circulation of Milk Peddlar

Distribution Site

Cross street-Known for being a Milk Village, once roamed with indian milk peddlars in the streets.These peddlars produce milk in Mosque Street, before selling it in Cross Street. In present day, the site has transformed into Telok Ayer MRT Station.

PROGRAM FORMATION

PAST

PRESENT

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Incorporating the past and the present,the Mass Rapid Milk Transit aims to produce and deliver milk sourced freshly from both Cows and Goats to all parts of Singapore.It also manufactures all sorts of products made from milk that reaps benefits to its customers.

EXPLORATIONS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT FEATURES OF MILK PEDDLARS

TIMELINE OF MILK VILLAGE

Delivery of Milk Methods: Types of Peddling

TYPICAL PEDDLARS

5:00 Wakes Up

6:00 Prepares Breakfast

7:00 Feed Goats

Fellow Milkman goes out to buy groceries 6:30

Mobility in Peddlers

9:00 Milk Goats

Prepare lunch 10:00

12:00

21:00

Eat lunch

Dinner Time

Peddle Milk to Loyal Customers 14:00

Sell Milk At Shop

Prepare Dinner

17:00

19:00

23:00 Bed Time

The daily life of a milkman in Milk Village heavily revolves around the presence of cows & goats. The 24 hour timeline involves these animals in most activities.

SUPERIMPOSING THE PAST INTO THE PRESENT - THE WANDERING RESERVOIR

Mobility Mobility in in Peddlers Peddlers

VEHICULAR PEDDLARS

Milkman ised by :Milk Milkman :Milk

Milk

Legend Direction of motion

Legend Legend Legend

Legend Legend Degree of Tilt Degree ofDegree Tilt of Tilt

Direction of ofmotion motion Direction

‘The Wandering Reservoir’

As depicted in the collage, the livelihood of the milkmen involves wandering around the streets for potential customers to earn their keep.

COLLAGES-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT FORM REVELATION

PLAN COLLAGE

DAILY ROUTINE OF MILKMAN AT MASS RAPID MILK PRODUCTION TRANSIT MILK PRODUCTION CENTRE MILKING FACILITY

MILK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

OTHERS

‘THE COMMUNE’ MASS LAUNDRY CLEANING AREA

Front View

Plan View

Side View

3D View

HEALING MILK PRODUCTION CENTRE MILK SPA

MASS LAUNDRY CLEANING AREA

MILKING FACILITY

Plan View

MILK SPA

STUDY MODELS

‘THE COMMUNE’

The intervention consists of multiple buildings, each serving different purposes to serve in the community.

Elements taken from the milkmen in the past reveal a skeletal structure which can be interpreted as habitable spaces.

SECTIONAL COLLAGE

MILK SPA

HEALING MILK FACILITY

THE FEAST- A FEASTING GROUND MAN & ANIMALS

MILK PRODUCTION PLANT

LINKWAY TO MILK SPA

THE COMMUNE

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THE FEAST

MASS LAUNDRY FACILITY

LINKWAY TO MILK SPA HEALING MILK FACILITY

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MILK SPA

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THE COMMUNE

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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS-MASS RAPID MILK TRANSIT THE COMMUNE

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250 MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL COLUMN 300MM REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB 250 MM SOIL 50 MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL BAR 300MM REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB

25 MM FILTRATE 100 MM DRAINAGE

75MM RADIUS STAINLESS STEEL ROD

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THE WALKING MOSQUE STUDIO PROJECT / LEE WEOI MIN & ALVIN TAN BREWING TIME: 16 WEEKS (OCTOBER-FEBRUARY 2019) The Walking Mosque depicts a new way of living through an Imam- A leader of Muslim prayer.In this accoustically enhanced architecture, the intervention is a catalyst for community, people from all walks of life in the streets of Kinta Road, Singapore.

SCAN HERE FOR CIRCULATION PATH

EXPLORATIONS-THE WALKING MOSQUE

THE ANATOMY OF ARCHITECTURE THE VILLAGER AND THE DWELLING OF MAGIC

The project is about formulating a new design of a dwelling thinking through the persona of a person that is attached to the site.I proposed a dwelling unit for a muslim man that is an Imam at Kinta Road based on the how he attracts fellow muslim to an open area to pray together.

Pictures documenting the journey to Hindoo Road.

KINTA ROAD

VERDUN ROAD

HINDOO ROAD

The project kicked off with identifying 3 sites of interest based on the life the people.Collages and pictures document the life of these individuals.

Collage of the life of a Cardboard Collector at Hindoo Road.

Pictures taken at Hindoo Road.

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Pictures taken at Verdun Road.

Collage of the life of a Restaurant Owner at Verdun Road.

STUDY MODELS-THE WALKING MOSQUE

KINTA ROAD

VERDUN ROAD

Final Site Location

Pictures taken at Kinta Road.

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HINDOO ROAD

Collage of the life of an Imam at Kinta Road.

‘His cry echoes a veil,limitless cape shifting and enveloping.As gathering shadows grow,a sanctuary open yet closed.’

STUDY MODELS

SITE ANALYSIS WALKING MOSQUE LAYER

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Imam(Prayer leader)

7 am

Muslim’s Circulation Before prayers Transitioning point

A series of study models investigating enhanced accoustic qualities.

After prayers

Imams’s Circulation After prayers Direction of Mecca

12 pm

A plan view of Kinta Road and the surrounding nature of the site.

The Walking Mosque layer describes that circulation of the Imam of the site.When the imam is absent at the site before prayer timing,there are no muslims.

When the imam is present,a group of muslims follow the imam to pray.

A curved profile brings a different experience of levelling.

Final Model 7 pm

Concave surfaces collect sound,Convex surfaces deflect sound.

SURROUNDINGS-THE WALKING MOSQUE

ZAMAN CENTRE

AIK HOE MOTOR PRIVATE LTD

EMRI ELECTONICS PRIVATE LTD

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UNITED 21 SINGAPORE

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PLANS & ELEVATIONS-THE WALKING MOSQUE

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PERSPECTIVES-THE WALKING MOSQUE

IMAM’S DWELLING +ACCOUSTIC MIRRORS CONCRETE

CLEANSING RIVER WATER

PLATFORM SOIL

STRUCTURAL COLUMNS CONCRETE

STRUCTURAL SLAB CONCRETE

THROUGHFARE CONCRETE

PROGRAM: MIXED USED DEVELOPEMENT; RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNAL RELIGIOUS AREA, KINTA ROAD, SINGAPORE The program for the architecture is a multi purpose communal area.During prayer timings the architecture serves as a place of worship for Muslims.The undulating surface gives an impression to visitors that one must go on a journey to find enlightenment which is the Imam.After prayer timings,the space transforms back into its orginal form:a communal area that is free for all to use.The domes serves as a home for the Imam and also make the architecture accoustically enhanced.

A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE

URA COMPETITION/ LOW CJ & SHIRMINE NICHOLAS WONG , MABEL ,WATI, SIEW HUI, JOHN LIM, KEITH,YONG KIT , ALPHONSIUS

BREWING TIME: 1 WEEK (NOVEMBER 2018) A conversation of dreaming living & giving, A Weaver’s Confluence takes flight in the urban landscape of Serangoon Central, Singapore.

The intervention aims to tie the social fabric between the silver & young generation of serangoon.

EXPLORATIONS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE URA CUBE URBAN PLANNING SERANGOON CENTRAL,SINGAPORE

THE TEAM

The site is at Serangoon Central,Singapore.The project is to develop a community hub that can potentially serve as a new heart for the serangoon central precint,to preserve the identity of serangoon and so as to bridge the gap between the silver and the young generation.

The title of this project is called a weaver’s confluence.We envision the scheme to be one that heavily involves the roots of Serangoon;where the rangoon bird used to inhabit the area of Serangoon.With that,my team incorporates this concept for the architecture and the connectivity of the scheme.

SITE PHOTOS

Team Members include(From top left): John,Yong Kit,Alphonsius,Keith,Siew Hui,Mabel,Wati,Nicholas(Me) & Justin Facilitators:Shirmine(NUS Student Helper) Lecturers:CJ & Weoi Min

Site photos of the surroundings of Serangoon Central.The photos show the amenities and the type of housing present currently at the site of interest.

EXPLORATIONS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE CONCEPT FORMATION

A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE A Conversation of Living,Dreaming and Giving

My team and I decided to brainstorm for possible ideas through collaging.We discovered the main concepts that we intend to use in our scheme;dignity kitchen as it holds great significant value to the present reality of Serangoon Gardens.

DESIGNS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE DESIGN + ZONING

Draft Zoning Plan

Residential Block

Final Zoning Plan

SKETCHES

Dignity Kitchen

Left to Right: Individual layers that form the final zoning plan

Left and Right:Car Theatre

Based on the collage my team has done,we did the first zoning plan which served as a base for the following versions of the zoning plan.

For the final zoning plan,we incorporated the respective proposed spaces;a town council,car theatre,residential blocks & a soup kitchen.

Town Council

DESIGNS-A WEAVER’S CONFLUENCE FINAL DESIGN

FINAL MODEL

Based on the collage my team has done,we did the first zoning plan which served as a base for the following versions of the zoning plan.

For the final zoning plan,we incorporated the respective proposed spaces;a town council,car theatre,residential blocks & a soup kitchen.

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