292HR Residence
Team Work, 2022 (professoinal)
Kai Suites
Team Work, 2021 (professional)
Karuizawa House
Team Work, 2022
Team Work, 2018 (professional) (professional)
NOBLE Ambience Condominium
Setthasiri Clubhouse
Individual Work, 2013 (academic, 3rd year)
K2LD Architects, 2019-2022
Team
Site Role
Leong Lai Ping, Michelle Ho 292 Holland Road, Singapore Design Development, Technical Drawings, Presentation, Construction, Site Support
Contemplating care between generations, a family comprising of three households, a mother and her two daughters, decided to build a house together to foster stronger family ties.
The key design idea is to enhance living quality as well as family relationship while maintaining privacy for each households. The 3 house shall be distinguished in look while still communicate the same design language as one development.
The result features interlocking volumes cladded in a variety of materials that contain living spaces arranged around a common swimming pool and garden which acts as ‘the heart’ of the house where the three families gather.
2ND STOREY LAYOUT PLAN
1ST STOREY LAYOUT PLAN
BASEMENT LAYOUT PLAN
Originated from Indonesia, where the island nation boasts a plethora of diverse, unique natural stones, clients have expressed their interest in using stone as the main materials in the project.
The first pitch proposed 3 solid stone masses.
As the design evolved, the layering and overlapping of materiality in the house is a key strategy in reinforcing the notion of continuity.
A variety of cladding stones are used to distinguish the different levels, masses and features of the house. Each family house uses the same material but differs in organization of forms created a series of an interesting composition and arrangement.
2ND STOREY LAYOUT PLAN
1ST STOREY LAYOUT PLAN
Since each natural stones are unique in origin and characteristics, the termination details of various stone throughout the house has been studied, researched and contemplated carefully to ensure ease of constuction and future maintenance.
Professional Work at K2LD Architects, 2019-2022
Site Area
Team
Dunearn Road, Singapore 1650sqm Leong Lai Ping, Ar. Michelle Ho
Located within an old building that once housed numerous Singaporean organizations during the country’s founding, the project’s objective was to transform it into a high-end boutique hotel that offers pre-natal and post-natal services.
Given the constraints of working with an unlisted historic building that we aimed to preserve, the alterations were carefully limited to the interior spaces. This approach ensured that the building’s character and charm remained intact. The design focused on enhancing and celebrating the existing elements, integrating them as part of the interiors.
The building displayed the distinct characteristics of Singaporean Modern Architecture, featuring a concrete pilotis structure, precast concrete sun-shading slats, and exposed red-brick infills.
The design of the building followed a linear and geometric style, intentionally avoiding ornamental embellishments. This choice aligned with the principles of Corporate Modernism architecture, which prioritised functionality and practicality.
Family Planning and Population Board (SFPPB)
The Home Nursing Foundation (HNF)
The Hospice Care Association (HCS)
The Epilepsy Support & Development Centre
The World Health Organisation
The Singapore National Stroke Association
The Breast Cancer Foundation
Tendered to Kai Suites
To maintain building’s original design characteristics, modifications to the external walls were avoided. Instead, internal courtyard and glass roof were introduced as a design solution to allow natural sunlight to illuminate the first floor, eliminating the need for additional windows. Windows and handrails were replaced in compliance with the new regulations.
conserved element: BRICKWALL
The existing exposed red brick walls were carefully cleaned and restored to preserve their authenticity and character within the interior spaces. To complement their charm, a light oak timber laminate was chosen as carpentry material.
conserved element: FEATURED TIMBER PANEL
We aimed to conserve the timber wall at the main staircase. However, due to site constraints, it needs to be disassembled temporarily.
To ensure accuracy, a survey was conducted, and we documented the existing wall as a reference for the contractor.
The design intends to incorporate the panels as a prominent feature in the salon area.
Site
Team
Role Professional Work at K2LD Architects, 2019-2022
Nagano, Japan
Ko Shiou Hee
Schematic Design, Presentation Production, Coordination with Local Architect
Located in Karuizawa, a pleasant escape from the summer heat, the client has expressed a desire to reside in the midst of the surrounding woods. The design aims to enhance the living experience by utilising the abundant trees on the site while minimising the need to cut down them.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Japanese Engawa, a long terrace is incorporated, allowing for a full immersion in the natural beauty of the woods and creating an extension of indoor space for leisure.
Japanese veranda that connects people and nature
A strip of decking that exists between the periphery of the Japanese house and the garden, covered by the part of eaves.
As engawa usually faces a courtyard, it is a spot that can be used for viewing the trees and plants in the garden, reading books, staring at the stars and the moon at night whiling away the hours. It is a part of the house that ‘brings together’ the inside and outside, people and nature.
Tree offer to those who love them
A message of peace and rest.
They bring the glow of the setting sun As it vanishes in the west.
They tell of years that swiftly pass, With little mark or scar.
They tell of evenings that know naught But calm of evening star.
Trees offer to those who love them Infinite wisdom and grace.
Underneath their bought tree lovers See eternity’s face.
After a series of massing iterations, a final L-shaped scheme was adopted, framing the landscape in between. Each wing can take full advantage of the forest scenery.
Approximately three-quarters of the area is classified as forest, the site itself is abundant with red pines, black pines, maple trees, and conifers.
SITE Location
- Leonore Hetrick -
TADAH Collaboration, 2017-2018
Team Site Role
Toey Sorawit, Poom Natthakit, David Habemann Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Feasibility Study, Design Development, Presentation Production
An up-scale condominium located in close proximity to Bangkok lifestyle district.
The development is separated into 2 main residential blocks and a small reception building, circumventing huge trees in the center and subsequently created series of courtyeards and pocket green space. Besides functioning as resting area, they also connect lounge, pool deck, fitness and playroom together as one large common area where residents can easily permeate.
Series of Aliminium mesh screen from an external skin to screen off heat from scorch sunlight. In addition, shade and shadow cast over reflective glass and wall creats a sense of mesmerizing depth over facade.
Academic Work, Design Studio Year 3, 2013
Site Advisor
Nonthaburi, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Phanchalath Suriyothin
The project serves as a facility center for a luxury landed house development consisting of restaurants, swimming pool, sport club and recreational facilities. The concept of ‘Thainess’ has been required by the developer to match the development marketing scheme.
Instead of relying on commonly recognised elements of traditional Thai architecture, the design aims to capture the essence of Thai architecture by introducing the inherent qualities of space found within it
A traditional Thai house is usually built as a cluster of physically separate rooms arranged around a large central open air elevated platform called ‘Chaan’. It links parts of functional areas together.
It is important for the Thai people to draw in their natural surroundings. We let in in the sun, rain and wind into the house. Even trees and domestic animal such as birds are parts of the house.
The level of the floor changes as one moves from room to terrace, not only provides a wide variety of positions for sitting or lounging around the living areas but also facilitate horizontal ventilation.
While respecting Thai ideologies, the design offers a fresh reinterpretation of this traditional typology in order to contextualize the project, located next to waterfront and needing to accommodate public facilities.
To embrace the tranquil and serene atmosphere of the lake, the initial concept is to construct a structure along the lakeside that maximizes the scenic view.
In order to maintain harmony with the small-scale houses in the vicinity, structure has been divided the into multiple smaller masses under multiples covers
The masses are rearranged to make use of the negative spaces and at the same time creaing ‘chaan’ between building, welcoming the wind, sun and rain indoors
Chaan Welcoming nature
contact
Architect . Interior Designer
+65 8920 2979 / +66 81 643 3406
k.peangporn@gmail.com
Link to Portfolio
WORK EXPERIENCE
02.2023 - present
Self-Employed
Project Architect / Interior Designer
_ Designed and prepared construction drawings, as well as materials specifications for residential and commercial projects.
Research Assistant
06.2019 - 01.2023
Chulalongkorn University
_ ‘Management of Natural Capital and Cultural Capital of Sichang Island to increase economic value’
_ Developed the narrative and storytelling surrounding the place, products, and people. Place branding
Conducted researchesa and interviews. Graphic design.
Architectural Assistant
_ Worked mostly on bespoke private residential
K2LD Architects Pte Ltd / Singapore
_ In charge of design presentations, coordination, and drawings production
_ Coordinated drawings and BIM model between multi-disciplinary teams
_ Supported construction and supervised progress and quality of the work on-site
09.2017 - 01.2019 Architect
11.2016 - 08.2017
Design 103 International Ltd / Bangkok
_ Worked on large mix-used projects; shopping malls, airport, city hotels, and resorts
Developed various preliminary design schemes
Coordinated design and attended consultants and client meetings
Produced BIM construstion drawings
Architectural Designer
Worked mostly on high-rise residential developments
TADAH Collaboration Co Ltd / Bangkok
Assisted senior architects in design development and feasibility study
_ Coordinated design, developed BIM model, detailing and material research
06.2014 - 07.2014 Intern Architect
Department of Architecture Co Ltd / Bangkok
_ In charge of physical study and presentation models, and construction drawings production
EDUCATION
05.2011 - 05.2016
Bachelor Degree in Architecture (First-Class Hons)
Chulalongkorn University / Bangkok
CERTIFICATE
Autodesk REVIT Architecture Certified 09.2018
Licensed Associate Architect 05.2017
Architect Council of Thailand
TECHNICAL SKILL
Revit Architecture
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Enscape
Figma
English Fluent Thai Hungarian Native Basic