PIERRE TEO PORTFOLIO (2025.1)

Portfolio Pierre Teo National University of Singapore B.A. (Arch)

Contact

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Pierre Teo pierreteo.zpk@gmail.com +65 93299091 @pie.rre.teo (personal) @pic.rre.teo (personal projects)

Rhinoceros3D / Grasshopper SketchUp AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro Blender (Rendering)

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Education 2022 - 26

National University of Singapore Bachelors of Arts (Architecture)

2024 Fall ETH Zürich Architecture (Mobility) Experience 2019 Edmund Ng Architects 3D modelling Site inspections

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2024 FARM Resolution of project spatial arrangement Residential tender drawings

3D modelling & production for competitions

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Opportunities and Exhibitions 2019

NUS High School Art Graduation Show Showcased works submitted for AP Art (2D Drawing)

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2022

NUS ArchiVAL 2023 Project Showcase for Year 1 Semester 1 & 2 works

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2023

NUS ArchiVAL 2024 Project Showcase for Year 2 Semester 1 & 2 works

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2024 The Architecture Society Committee Vice-Director of Communications

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NUS Joint International Workshop Represented NUS Architecture as a participant

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ETH Zurich Student Exchange Award Nominated by NUS and received scholarship

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Content : Curricular Year 3 Semester 2 Rhythm, Disruption, Flow Designing a public plaza for sports and recreation Year 3 Semester 1

The mountain, the cheese, and the rocks Mediating the forces of Human & Nature along a Swiss alpine road

Year 2 Semester 2

Folding Screens Investigation on perforated panels and their climatic opportunities

Year 2 Semester 1

Voxels Exploration of connectivity through cuboidal aggregation

Floating? Islands

Design exercise with a focus on architectural tectonics : Extra-Curricular 2024

The Heart of Song Wat Urban modifications to Bangkok’s creative district

2022 Bedroom redesign Design and renovation of a bedroom space Free time

Other personal projects

Rhythm, Disruption, Flow Year 3 Semester 2 National University of Singapore Studio Christo Meyer

Does extreme sport require extreme architecture?

Rhythm, Disruption, and Flow are the 3 key aspects of both skateboarding and parkour. It embodies the spirit of the sport through recovery and adaptiveness. This project sought to express this idea spatially. Using a language of expressive ribbons within distorted grids, spaces are created for rest, recovery, and work, which also double as surfaces on which to traverse.

Ground Floor Plan The project is a simple collection of spaces surrounding a gently undulating courtyard.

Embedded, however, are hidden spaces, suggested paths, and a focus on tactility and materiality which span various scales.

Rhythm, Disruption, Flow - Year 3 Semester 2

Site Model 1:100

Section 1 The main cafe space faces the beautiful view of the Kallang Reservoir. As the roof panels dance above, gaps allow for light and wind to penetrate the space while overhangs prevent rain from entering.

The viewing gallery overlooks the central courtyard, framed by sweeping panels. This offers shade as well as a curved top surface for traversal.

Rhythm, Disruption, Flow - Year 3 Semester 2

Degree of Fold

1

Open, Public Spaces Surface Easy to Traverse

Tapered Steel Beam

2

While the Tapered ribbon produces a thin and lightweight shell, the Solid/Void mass creates an intimate cave-like space.

Solid / Void Reinforced Concrete

3

Small, Inimate Spaces Surface Difficult to Traverse

Ribbons were quantified by their ‘Degree of Fold’, which was found to correlate with the spatial quality of the enclosed space, as well as the traversability of the rooftop surface.

Site Response The location of each function responds to existing site conditions and context.

The Degree of Fold and materiality of the ribbons were then chosen based on spatial and structural needs.

Rhythm, Disruption, Flow - Year 3 Semester 2

Part Model 1:25

Renders Rhythm, Disruption, Flow - Year 3 Semester 2

The mountain, the cheese, and the rocks Year 3 Semester 1 ETH Zürich Studio Adam Caruso In partnership with Federico Bortot

How does one build where nature commands?

This project is situated on Klausenpass, a remote alpine pass frequented by farmers and visitors, but characterised by a overwhelming connection to the natural. Nonetheless, the existing road which cuts through this landscape predominantly serves vehicular traffic.

Through a sensitive understanding of historical context and natural phenomena, this project proposes a modification to the existing road in a way which serves equally the multiple actors who intersect this road.

The humans Klausenpass originally existed as a small alpine path for local farmers and their cattle.

Its expansion into the asphalt Klausenstrasse was driven by tourism and militaristic demands.

Nevertheless, those who visit the pass still seek out natural spaces, expressing a desire to engage and connect with these non-human actors.

The rocks Millenia before humans step foot onto the pass, nature had been in motion. Daily, rocks fall onto the road, requiring clearing by maintenance crew. When it rains, water flow over the road despite water channels.

This project sought to address these conflicts sensitively.

Site Plan 1 of 2 This project consists of 3 main gestures: 1. Creation of retaining walls which, over time, collect natural rockfall into new spaces

2. Repaving and expansions of the road to encourage diversion

3. Renegotiation of space between vehicular traffic, foot traffic, and natural forces

The mountain, the cheese, and the rocks - Year 3 Semester 1

Part Model 1:20

Cheese Shelters Shelters near local businesses offer flexible storage and retail spaces. They utilise the construction process to inform the final expression of the space.

phase 01

phase 02

phase 03

The mountain, the cheese, and the rocks - Year 3 Semester 1

Section A Renegotiation of road space to mediate water runoff

Section B Renegotiation of road space & pedestrian platform

Site Plan 2 of 2 Along the road, the proposed modifications considered existing conditions as well as potential opportunities.

This included nature-human conflicts, but also pedestrian-vehicular intersections.

The mountain, the cheese, and the rocks - Year 3 Semester 1

Folding Screens Year 2 Semester 2 National University of Singapore Studio Ronald Lim In partnership with Matz Goh

Studio Ronald Lim focused on an investigation of a precedent and explored its adaptation to a climatic device.

In Folding Screens, that investigation centered around the perforated screen, which through manipulation and modification could respond climatically to sunlight, wind, and rain.

This system was then applied to a local school, which further opened the project to programmatic and functional opportunities.

Average Wind Direction

Average Temperature

Angled Wall Study

Wall Angle:

5°

Occluded Perforation Study

10°

Shutter Alignment:

15°

0%

50%

100%

Vertical Movement Study

Shutter Position:

Bottom

Middle

Top

Bottom

Middle

Top

7:15AM Maximum direct light penetration

Transient Corridor Space

Corridor & Classroom

9:15AM

11:15AM Utilisation of indirect light

1:15PM

Folding Screens - Year 2 Semester 2

Classroom and Shared Spaces Variations of the facade system are applied to North-South and East-West faces to allow for sensitive control of sun and wind.

Multi Purpose Hall Wind is directed up to prevent disruption to wind-sensitive sports.

School Hall Light and wind acceptance is maximised to accommodate large gatherings of students.

Folding Screens - Year 2 Semester 2

Voxels Year 2 Semester 1 National University of Singapore Studio Yang Han

Studio Yang Han focused on an analysis of a cuboidal analogue to unlock spatial opportunities through aggregation.

Voxels explored the idea of communal living to its extreme through a dense network of visual and physical connectivity, within, between, and through dwellings. The application of these dynamics were guided by programmatic affinities for privacy and connection.

Aggregational Block Comprising 6 spatial and visual analogues, the Aggregational Block is interweaved with layers of physical and visual connections.

Public Rooftop

Public Rooftop

DA1 Private Rooftop / Public Rooftop

Public Rooftop DA3 Private Rooftop

DA2 Private Rooftop / Public Rooftop

DA3 Entrance

DA1 Entrance

Interior and exterior spaces were assigned a level of access and visual privacy, which guided the design process.

DA2 Entrance

Structural System Each Aggregational Block is supported by a central core off which each unit cantilevers.

Matrix of Openings

Angle of Opening Level Opening

Downwards Opening

Upwards Opening

Height of Opening

Grid Height 3

Grid Height 2

Grid Height 1

Vantage to Voyeur Vantage for Connection

Ground Plan

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The four structural cores mark the entrances to the building, with the Aggregational Blocks at the ground level modified to form communal spaces for residents.

Voxels - Year 2 Semester 1

Intermediate Plan

Openings in the aggregated form relate to site pressures of privacy. Throughout the building, a tight weave of visual and phsyical connection is present.

Section Staggered voids offer private balconies for all residents.

Voxels - Year 2 Semester 1

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Axonometric Section Voxels - Year 2 Semester 1

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Floating? Platforms Year 2 Semester 1 National University of Singapore Architectural Tectonics Course

This course focused on designing a open public gallery while incorporating architectural tectonics in the design process.

Floating? Platforms played with the idea of intersecting circles on plan, utilising concentric RC walls as the structural system, as well as to block views and provide shelter.

The Heart of Song Wat 29 July to 4 August 2024 Joint International Workshop Organised by Meiji University & Chulalongkorn University (INDA) In partnership with Chien Ting-Jung, Haruto Sudo, Natthaphat Chotananwut, Poran Buragohain, and Wachiraporn Aramnueyporn

The docks in Song Wat were the center of trade in a growing Bangkok. In the present, however, it exists as a quieter industrial warehouse and a quickly gentrifying creative space.

Even so, Song Wat remains a home for a community away from home: workers in the area who live far away.

This project sought to protect this space for them, fostering their second home while contending with the contrastive contexts on site.

Bedroom Redesign January to February 2022 Personal Project

My first stab at design was a big personal project prior to starting university. The goal was to design a conducive space to live, sleep and work during architecture school.

Learning Blender taught me the fundamentals of 3D modelling and allowed me to figure out the construction details of key aspects of this project, such as the 1500 x 750mm foldable desk.

Before Render

( 3 years down the line, I’m proud to report it still works perfectly! )

The renovation consisted of several smaller projects, including processing and constructing wooden elements as well as painting walls and furniture.

This whole project from visualisation to completion took 2 months.

Wood Dyeing

To document my process, I recorded my journey and compiled it into a video log series.

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Bedroom Redesign - 2022

Renovated Room

Other personal projects Free Time I love keeping myself busy. In between classes and commitments, I enbark on creative projects, big or small. I also freelance when possible.

Some of my work have been for corporate clients such as AXA and HSBC.

I’ve also designed album covers and product stickers for friends.

In the remaining time, I enjoy diving into personal projects, such as designing app icons, or redesigning infographics.

These projects have been essential for me to hone technical skills and learn new approaches to projects.

I have collated some of my personal projects in an Instagram page.

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Contact Pierre Teo pierreteo.zpk@gmail.com +65 93299091