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AHMAD SAFRI B. SHAMSUDDIN Master of Architecture // Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Bachelor Science of Architecture // Mara University of Technology (UiTM) RIBA//LAM: PART 1&2 ARCHITECTURE

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A COMPRESSED PORTFOLIO architectural works in practice and academics

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A R C H I T R A D E S I G N C O N S U LTA N T S D N B H D ( L A M : PA R T I I ) bandar mahkota banting: P PA 1 M medium low cost terrace housing (phase 1c) akasa @ cheras south mixed development metro cheras mixed development TMC sanctuary & kindegarten imperial international school segi college kota damansara: mixed development of student accommodation & classrooms other projects/ works

A R K I T E K A S A S E N I S D N B H D ( L A M : PA R T I ) dbkl pedestrian bridge & walkway military quatermaster complex al-hidayah primary islamic school

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DETAILS: AHMAD SAFRI B. SHAMSUDDIN no:59 jalan SS18/5G subang jaya, 47500 selangor darul ehsan malaysia

+60123711248 safrieshamsuddin@gmail.com https://issuu.com/safrieshamsuddin

curricular vitae E D U C AT I O N

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Master of Architecture (MArch)(Pt.2) Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester (MMU) Graduated with Master of Arch. with Merit (2014-2016)

Kwan Kim Huah Architect // Architra Design Consultant Sdn Bhd (Jan 2017-2020) Graduate Architect Pt.2 (3 years)

Bachelor Science Architecture (Bsc.Hons)(Pt.1) Mara University of Mara, Perak (UiTM) Graduated with First Class Honours (2009-2013) Revit Architecture Short Course MTTC Academy, Malaysia Certification Revit Essential & Revit Advanced (July 2020) Secondary Education Sekolah Men Keb Subang Utama (SMKSU) SPM: 8A1B

INTERNSHIP Arkitek Asaseni Sdn Bhd (2013) Intern. (3 months) A+I Design(2012) Intern. (3 months)

Arkitek Asaseni Sdn Bhd (2013-2014) Architectural Assistant Pt.1 (9 months)

ARCHITECTURAL SKILLS Autocad Revit Arch Google Sketch-Up Pro V-Ray Lumion Adobe Softwares Adobe Indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

EXTRACURRICULAR // ACHIEVEMENTS

Sketches & Drawings

M a n c h e s t e r, U n i t e d K i n g d o m HB/Hawkins Brown Recognising the Social Award 2016 (Winner)

Graphic Presentations

Co-Housing Age Friendly Compendium MSAp Atelier & Satchel Network 2014

LANGUAGE PROFICEINCY

Malaysia National Level PAM Annual Architecture Student Exhibition 2013 2nd GreenTech House Competition 2013 (TOP 10) 25th Architectural Workshop ‘DUALISM[A]’ 2013(UM) 23rd Architectural Workshop ’TERANG’ 2011(UTM) Department Level ‘Eco Bus Shelter ’ - Bamboo Design Competition 2011 (Winner) Studio Level Bizworth Green Homeoffice Design Competition 2011 (TOP 5) Editorial Background The Housing Cris in Manchester: A Compendium of Spatial Inclusion 2014-2015

ENGLISH BAHASA

OTHERS & INTEREST Photojournalism. Editorial Publications.

Visual Designs. Travelling. Outdoor Sports.

ACADEMIC RESEARCH Comparative Study on Traditional Malay Settlements and Modern Urban Settlements (2015) Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Factors Afftecting Selection & Enrolling into PreSchool- A Case Study (2013) Mara University of Technology, Perak (UiTM)

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bandar mahkota b a n t i n g : P PA 1 M medium low cost terrace housing (phase 1c)

architra design consultants (LAM:part 2)

project description & roles

Location: Bandar Mahkota Banting, Banting, Selangor, Malaysia Client: Sanjung Merpati Sdn Bhd. Site Area: 25 Acres GFA: 378 Units of 2-Storey Link Houses ; 1,400 sqft/Unit; medium low cost housing Status: Construction Role: Project Architect (Main Building Works) I received this project after a year working at the practice and completed works towards end of Tender Stage and continue Construction Stage of Main Building Works. The project was supervised by my Director and works were carried out by myself as Project Architect.

Project Administration • Authorithy Submissions: Temporary Building Permit and Start of Work (Borang B) Submissions for Mainbuilding Works • Produce drawings for Tender and Construction Works • Contrcatual Implications based on PAM Contract 2006 • Cross checking of BoQ in project implementation • Liasing with client, consultants, clerk of work, contractor, suppliers • Technical writting - Minutes of Meeting and official letters to Client, Consultant and Contractors - Letter of Award for Landscape Works, Project Certificates, Extension of Time •

Approval for trades for Technical and Material Submissions

On-Site & Consultant Coordinations • Lead site inspection, chair site meetings and client consultant coordination meeting.

akasa @ cheras south mixed development

Location: Balakong, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia Client: Hap Seng Land Development (Balakong) Sdn Bhd Site Area: 9.662 Acres GFA: 1,683,425 sqft Units: Tower A (614 Units) / Tower B (192 Units) & Tower C (192 Units) Building Height: 3 high rise blocks of 23 & 29 storey service apartment and 5 blocks of 5 to 8-storey shop office over 2-storey basement Status: Construction Role: Assistant Project Architect (Tender - Construction Stage) The Service Apartment design is based on resort-styled with 150,000 sqft of recreational space including a sand beach, wading pool, Leisure pool and Olympic-length Lap Pool. It was the first assigned task when I was employed at the practice.

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metro cheras mixed development

Produced tender drawings including enlarge elevations, sections, details & schedules

Location: Hulu Langat, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Client: Alzac Realty Sdn. Bhd Site Area: 2.667 Acres GFA: 1,077,244 sqft Units: 480 units (SOHO) & 252 units (Service Apartment) Building Height: 3 high rise blocks of 23 & 29 storey service apartment and 5 blocks of 5 to 8-storey shop office over 2-storey basement Status: Role: Assistant Project Architect (Design - Tender Stage) • Produced tender drawings including enlarge plans, elevations, sections, details & schedules

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TMC sanctuary & kindegarten

architra design consultants (LAM:part 2)

project description & roles

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Client: Trinity Methodist Church PJ Site Area: 1.86 Acres GFA: 48,000sqft Sanctuary seats: 750 Building Height: 4-Storey Status: Completed in 2018 Role: Assitant Project Architect (Main Building Works - CCC) • Produced drawings for construction external works and As-Built Drawings • Assist Project Architect on building inspection and compilation of forms for CCC

imperial international school

Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Client: HCK Capital Group Bhd Site Area: 5.3 Acres GFA: 183,570 sqft Student: 4,000 Building Height: 7-Storey Status: Completed in 2019/2020 Role: Assistant Project Architect (Main Building & Interior Works) • External works: Amended Building Plan for External Works, construction drawings for drop-off metal roof structures, tensile roof structures, swimming pool changing room, car park roofs, swimming pool, landscape and external facade signages • Interior Works: 3D models, design and construction drawings of library, main hall, lobby and music rooms, etc.

segi college kota damansara: mixed development of student accommodation & classrooms

Location: Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia Owner: HCK Capital Group Site Area: 9.77 acre GFA: 683,405 sqft Unit: 95 Units Student Accommodation Building Height: 40-Storey Status: Design Proposal Role: Assistant Project Architect (Design Proposal) Assist Project Architect produce design proposal, site analysis, 3D massing, design reference, area calculation & presentation.

other projects/ works

global health care-fertility clinic

Design proposal of a medical facility in an existing space in a shopping mall which we worked closely with a medical planner to produce layout plan

san soon seng food industries

Assist on design and produce drawings for a 4-storey office interior works

bandar mahkota banting: terrace housing for (phases 1a & 1b)

Assist on producing drawings and oversee main building construction works of 433 units of 2 storey-link house

cy yap budget hotel

Assist on producing measured drawings and design for a budget hotel with 30 rooms in a 3-storey shop-office building

PA M a w a r d competition 2019

Compilation and composition of existing completed porjects to enter PAM Award Competition

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dbkl pedestrian bridge & walkway

arkitek asaseni sdn.bhd (LAM:part 1)

project description & roles

Location: Jalan Pahang, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Client: DBKL Status: Completed in 2015 Role: Assitant Project Architect (Tender - Construction) This project was commenced through a competition and our practice won to complete the project.

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military quatermaster complex

Produce tender & construction drawings Produce 3D modelling Assist on Coordination of Client Consultant Meeting Coordinated kick-off meeting and handled site setting out for construction before proceeded to pursue to study Masters

Location: Terengganu, Malaysia Client: Tentera Darat Malaysia Status: Design Proposal Role: Assitant Project Architect (Tender) • Produce tender drawings • Produce 3D modelling

al-hidayah primary islamic school

Location: Presint 11, Putrajaya, Malaysia Client: MAWIP Status: Completed in 2015 Role: Assitant Project Architect (Construction) • Produce construction drawings • Produce 3D modelling • Assist on Site Meetings and Site Inspection

self-appraisal I am dedicated and possessed good working attitudes. I am enthusiastic about giving my best at all assigned task. Throughtout my working experience, I have grown in my technical knowledge, design abilities, & leadership skills with the given exposure from various type of projects involved.

I can work under pressure and get along well with the team. As a previous Project Architect, I believe I am still growing however I am now versed at intermediate level in handling project management from tendering process through construction along with contractual implication and on-site coordinations.

Throughout my 4 years of experience in working, I aspire to be a successful Architect that posses perseverance, discipline & creativity while producing quality of work. In my point of view, Architecture is fundamentally about people. I wish to continue to strive to be an Architect of a citizen expert; to understand and identify people’s needs and the environment, a designer; to design for opportunities and create impact, a storyteller; to broaden the spectrum of architecture.

references

Architra Design Consultant Sdn Bhd/Kwan Kim Huah Architect Director: Ar. Kwan Kim Huah Telephone: (603) 5634 8798 Email: kkha28@yahoo.com/architra28@gmail.com Website: www.kkha.com.my

attachments P PA 1 M : m e d i u m l o w cost terrace housing

akasa @ cheras south mixed development

attachments metro cheras mixed development

TMC sanctuary & kindegarten

attachments imperial international school

attachments dbkl pedestrian bridge & walkway

military quatermaster complex

sekolah rendah agama al-hidayah

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{ 0 1 } The New Urban Asylum { 0 2 } Ipoh Convention Centre { 0 3 } Tr o p i c a l E n c l a v e : M u l t i - S t o r e y H o u s i n g { 0 4 } S y m b i o s i s o f M a n , R e l i g i o n & N a t u r e : Ta h f i z I s l a m i c S c h o o l

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{ 0 5 } Hawkins Brown/Recognising The Social Award 2016 : The New Urban Asylum { 0 6 } 2 n d G r e e n Te c h H o u s e C o m p e t i t i o n 2 0 1 3 : B r e a t h i n g G r e e n { 0 7 } Eco-Bus Shelter Competition 2011 : Pixelate Bamboo

ACADEMIC WORKS // THE NEW URBAN ASYLUM

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01Urban Asylum:

The New Urban Asylum {Housing for Transdwellers} project essentially explores the possibility of accommodating transdwellers(asylum seekers) in Manchester in developing a housing project. However, through this scenario, various consideration has to be taken in account. The main idea is to make possible the prossess of transition, reintegration and assimilation of transdwellers while acknowledging the available infrastructures to sustain their new life in a foreign place.

For over twenty-five years, Manchester has promoted and invested in equality through innovative work with minority communities. Manchester is also one of the most diverse cities in the country and have a national reputation for its equality and diversity of people from different background as this suggest a positive change and chance for Syrian/refugees becoming more socially inclusive and acceptable.

Photograph taken by author at Pireaous Harbour, Athens; refugees arriving in Athens and Manchester during a rally

As part of attempting to dissolve boundaries between [TRANS]dwellers and the local community, this project also explores an urban master plan retrofitting existing infrastructure through relocation of funct`vions, development of new public spaces, new housing scheme and creating street connections producing an adaptive yet culturally specific new small district for a pre-mixed community within an existing community: a city within a city.

In developing a holistic approach to this issue, the project cosiders four key aspect as such: 1) policy reintegration 2) transpersal 3) breaking the boundaries 4) economic interindependence

Preliminary illustration above design intention using urban decay spaces to develop temporary housing.

Gentrification Diagram

Preliminary illustration of design intention on site (Cheetham Hill)

ACADEMIC WORKS // THE NEW URBAN ASYLUM KEY 1 : house 2 : observatory a 3 : observatory b 4 : observatory c

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escapism

Illustrations above shows process and final images of the preliminary part- project in correlation of film and architecture

The design of transitory spaces refers to movement notations from the This introductory study address the scenes - a methodology by Architect relationship between film and archiTschumi thus deriving, plans, sections, tecture as design methodology based and diagrams outlining spaces indicaton films by Spike Jonze which predomiing movements of protagonists intrudnantly examines the idea of escapism & ing the “stage set” into an interpretatemporality. tion of reality.

filmic architecture

The designed spaces are elevated in a looped circulation with primary(1) and a series of secondary (2, 3 & 4) spaces.

In a metaphoric circumstances within city blocks, the platform is designed as such to be in solitude while illustrating the idea of habitual boundary.

temporary adrift

madvertifesto: short film

Using filmic architecture as part of the design methodology, four interrelated short films was created with spatial and iconic content to express the intention of a hopeful transitory narrated short film depicting contents as such below while setting out preliminary parameters, assumptios and questions for the project: the new urban asylum. a) issue b) awareness campaign c) a trance story to a promising land and d) the “Transition”

Video link: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttxOEMnvXLE&feature=youtu.be

ACADEMIC WORKS // THE NEW URBAN ASYLUM

Theoretical Framework site mapping

project scope

distribution methodology

complete dispersal

policy reintegration

Change in policy framework and reintegration program for transdwellers to enable to seek better life while advocating choices in ahead living in the UK.

Complete disperse into empty dwellings and spare bedrooms

[trans]persal

Allocation and distribution based on available infrastructure in Manchester such as support group, existing community, ethnic diversity, etc.

pre-mixed community

economic interindependence

community cohesion

Break the boundary between the transdwellers and local people. The initiative to help assimilate transdwellers into the local community which is further explored in the masterplanning.

To enable transdwellers to also use their ability and skills to sustain their new life in the new foreign place.

Form of network. Forming premixed community in an existing community.

composed neighbourhood

The diagram above shows a summary of mapping and analysis collated data in developing the dispersal areas for transdwellers. Through the analysis, 4 specific sites were determined to develop premixed communities which are focused in Cheetham Hill.

A complex of diversity, forming composed neighbourhood within the pre-mixed community.

Defining Rules: Setting parameters for a controlled design and arrangement

stacking

Typology Section (Type B)

courtyard

linear relationship

addition & subtaction

interlocking

View of the courtyard environment within the play area

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Illustration of the new internal street 3 out of 6 typologies

Housing for Transdwellers The masterplanning approach are taken in consideration based on existing site condition and previous site analysis while acknowledging the available infrastructure. The key idea aims to break the boundary between the transdwellers and the local people to help assimilate transdwellers into the local community better.

Proposed masterplan

Based on the data and background study collected, the strategies addresses the idea regarding adaptation while bringing cultural influences into site at Cheetham Hill. What is then created represents/ resembles a small district of a pre-mixed community within an community; “city within a city” or “street within a street”. The courtyard arrangement idea is based on the traditional Islamic influence in typologies.

Site Plan

View from courtyard towards new internal street

Forming shared courtyards that creates a holistic environment encourages communal living with other functions providing ventilation, maximizing sun light and a place of gathering or social interaction as to create intimacy in space while increasing visual security.

ACADEMIC WORKS // IPOH CONVENTION CENTRE

02 EMKAY ipoh convention centre A timeless design approach was eventually produced based on the idea of translating humble, reflections of nature and the element of verticality and horizontality of mountains. The design is divided into 4 zones of public, semi private, private and services. The circulation is clearly defined by the separation of free ventilation reception lobby. A central navigation will divide the transition of spaces while reflecting the fluidity of the layout plan.

Ground Floor Plan

Massing Study

The inside-out approach is applied to enhance the interior atmosphere giving a a sense of belonging in the spatial quality. The facade design emphasizes on vertical and horizontal elements which also acts as shading device.

Main part of the project is design with steel structure. However, mixture of building material were used for facades & structures such as double glaze curtain windows, rain screens, brick layering, steel frame structures with I-beams as well as horizontal louvers for shading.

Sectional View of Building

3D Details Illustration

A C A D E M I C W O R K S / / M U LT I - S T O R E Y H O U S I N G

Passive Green Strategies

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tropical enclave

multi-storey housing

Tropical Enclave in Lumut, Perak is a multistorey housing designed to break boundaries between the estate and public by providing pedestrian linkage develop community relationships. The design also incorporates a centralized community living whereby the facilities is centralized as a transition space of interaction among the residents. The building treatment is subtle which blends with surrounding to complement the design of linkativity of building and the environment.

IBS is major part of design whereby a method of construction process involving prefabricated components or on-site installation.

Green strategies are focused on passive designs such as orientation of building, sun shading louvers and raised courtyards creating stack effects for better building and unit ventilations.

Sectional View

Typologies

IBS Components

A C A D E M I C W O R K S / / TA H F I Z I S L A M I C S C H O O L

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“the symbiosis of man, religion and nature�

tahfiz islamic school- kuantan, pahang The design intention is to create the right environment tahfiz students in an urban context by creating a different kind of atmosphere. Basically the idea is to achieve seclusion having tranquility and living in serenity of belonging. The strategy is to break the boundaries between the inside-out by interplay of nature and landscape.

Having a sense of discovery, boundaries of tahfiz and hafizah, linkages of courtyards, implementing technology and using bear materials completes the honesty and humble of design.

The design thus brings awareness and educates the students and community on design and living in sustainability which then explain the concept which in cooperates three elements of man, al-quran and nature interrelating between the elements functioning as one.

Perspective View

View of the cafeteria and class

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COMPETITION WORKS // THE NEW URBAN ASYLUM

Hawkins Brown // 05

recognising the social award

In response to the statement that Architecture is fundamentally a social art, Hawkins\Brown is launching an annual Prize for BA3 and M.Arch2 graduating students. Hawkins\Brown works hard to interrogate programmes, engage in research, and getting into the mind set of clients and users. As final year undergraduate and postgraduate students you are invited to submit your project, which you feel meets the following criteria:

Photograph at award acceptance during MSA Degree Show 16’; Harbinder Singh (Hawkins Brown Practice Manchester) and Prof. Tom Jefferies (Head of Manchester School of Architecture)

• a strong social agenda • show innovative use of engagement • show an in depth understanding of actors and agencies apparent • show active collaboration, be it with peers, other disciplines or participants • address and respond to social complexities on a number of scales • be accessible, both architecturally and in their representation • express existing values, ethos and physical context of where they are situated

C O M P E T I T I O N W O R K S / / B R E AT H I N G G R E E N / / P I X E L AT E B A M B O O

06 breathing green 2nd GreenTech House Competition 2013 kampung baru, kuala lumpur Located in the north of Kuala Lumpur City Centre bounded by Jalan Raja MudaMusa in the North East, Jalan Hassan Salleh in the South West. A town is a dissipative system that needs to exchange with the outside natural world to get a level of dynamic balance. To become self sufficient entity, where there is waste is absorbed and the energy and materials are constantly produced and renewed, a continuous exchange with the system of nature must be included in the planning.

Thus the idea of Breathing Green which is a symbiosis of building design and the surrounding is introduced.

Perspective View

Typologies

Green Building Startegies

07 pixelate bamboo

eco-bus shelter

Pixelate Bamboo Eco-Bus Shelter is a design based of modularity. The main intention of the design is of its compactness and packable or knock-down concept, prefabrication of the modules of cubic shapes makes it easy to construct with speed and easy to handle. The modules are connected together with a 6-way timber fittings. The design is flexible and are able of dismantling which allows the design to fit with surroundings. In consideration with green design, solar panel, motion sensor and led lightings are fixed in together.

self-built pixelate bamboo methodology 01 Modular designs by customer 02 Design uploaded to website server 03 Propose 3D design based on modular cubes by client

04 Payment & posting 05 Installation by customer

Pixelate Bamboo Design Platform

Green and environmental strategy and technology

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