Temasek Polytechnic Diploma Projects_Architecture Portfolio 2016-2019

SEK

YONG

JUN

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2016-2019

S E K YO N G J U N

EDUCATION PSLE Certificate 2006-2011 O-Level Certificate 2012-2015 Diploma in EVD 2016-2019 Hong Wen Primary School Pei Hwa Secondary School Temasek Polytechnic DESIGN SKILLSETS Design Development

ARCHITECTURE STUDENT ABOUT ME Values: Passionate, Innovative, Creative, Determined, Adaptable, Visionary I seek to push the boundaries of design, exploring new forms and creating spaces that are people- centric.

The following contains some of my projects through the course of my learning processs, showcasing my thought process.

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CONTACT ME

+65 92978672 josephyj99@gmail.com https://sekyongjun.wixsite.com /architecture

Drafting

Model Making

TECHNICAL SKILLSETS

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

In- Design

Premiere Pro

LANGUAGES SKILLSETS English Spoken & Written

Autocad

3dsMax

Revit

SketchUp

INTERESTS

Mandarin Spoken & Written

JOB EXPERIENCES

Travel

Music

Sketching

Golden Village Multiplex - STAFF 2015- 2016 Cashier, Preparation of Food, Overseeing movie sessions and admissions Cafe La Reina - BARISTA 2016- 2017 Cashier, Preparation of Food and drinks AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 Energy Experience Programme by SP Service Limited 2014 Participation in UNSW Global Australia Educational Assessment 2014 National Youth Achievement Award Singapore Bronze 2015 Edusave Award For Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) 2015 Personal Skill Award (Kayaking 1 star) 2017, 2018, 2019 Edusave Certificate of Academic Acheivement 2017 Certificate of Participation in Lead and Learn Series (LeadMax) 2018 Director’s List (Top 10% of diploma for acedemic achievement) 2019 The Crowbar Awards: C06 Spatial and Experiential Design Finalist

Movies

CONTENT

Pg, 4-13 ----- CO- @ Farrer Park Fields Pg, 14-23 ----- THE TAPESTRY @ TP

Pg, 24-31 ----- DUXTON DOME @ Duxton Plain Park

Pg, 32-37 ----- THE DAFFODIL Spa & Wellness Centre @ Chambok, Cambodia

Pg, 38-43 ---- LA LOTUS TRAMPOLINE PARK @TP

CO- @ FARRER PARK FIELDS A tech-based entrepreneurship campus

SYPNOSIS “A visionary design of a tech-based community where start-ups and entrepreneurs meet, collaborate and innovate for the future of Singapore and the world.”

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BACKGROUND ANALYSIS Located within the city centre of Singapore, Farrer Park Fields is a space filled with history. A variety of sports from boxing and swimming to atheletes and football flourished from the 1930s to the 1980s. The plot of land sits between Dorset Road and Northumberland Road, and it is a 5 minutes walk away from both Farrer Park and Little India MRT stations, occupying about the size of 10 football fields.

From the bygone era of sports training to the current day gatherings of foriegn workers for picnics and a game of cricket, the site has always been a space for meetings. CO-, an entrepreneurship campus part of a greater masterplan, aims to re-kindle and re-define the idea of meetups through both designed and negative spaces.

PROCESS DESIGNS

LOCATION PLAN

SUPREMATISM CONCEPT The ground floor design is inspired by the art movement based on basic geomatric shapes colliding.

PROCESS 1. Following the overall shape of the building in the masterplan, using subtraction to create multi-volumed spaces.

2. Further subtraction to create sense of hierachy and make use of natural elements 3. Using stacking method of design to create porous ground floor. The idea of turning fragile moments of meetups into physicality.

4. Identifying 3 main components structures and playing with them.

Adding an elevated platform to serve as the distinct difference between road and pedestrain usage.

CONCEPT: MOMENTS OF MEETUPS The most important part of meetups is the fragile moment of first contact. There is the uncertainty of how the meeting will turn out. Taking physical form of the design are the masses, which seemingly some into contact with each other. The unique variety of structural supports enhances the sense of lightness and creates a floating effect.

TARGET AUDIENCE: ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND START-UPS Relationships between a. Students- Students b. Students - Professionals c. Professionals - Professionals d. Student/Professionals - Public

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PROPOSED

MASTERPLAN

2030: TECH TOWN

VISION For Singapore to be the driving force of technological innovation and collaboration in ASEAN. To act as a central hub, we strive to empower the leaders of tomorrow, focusing on entrepreneurship from the masses.

CONTEXT In the past, Little India has been the motherland of entrepreneurship. It was home to many start-up businesses when foreigners would come to Singapore to start afresh and earn a living. Hence, the idea to start a new wave of creativity and innovation in this area would be appropriate.

DESIGNRATIONALE BASED ON SCENARIO 4: BLESS THY NEIGHBOUR In 2030, Singapore will be the frontier of ASEAN development and soon after, reach out to all parts of the world. We would work closely with neighbouring countries to innovate new technology and would act as a central hub for entrepreneurship and collaboration in ASEAN. Xenophobia would be an issue of the past and citizens of Singapore would be looking forawrd to solve bigger and more long-term problems together.

Masterplan

Masterplan Model ASEAN Key Considerations 1. View Corridors: The concept allows for multiple unobstructed views of various landmarks by placing the buildings strategically.

2. Central Node: The most prominent meeting and gathering point where people congregate from the surroundings.

3. Smart Pathways: Wide pathways are split into different lanes to cater to the different range of population. The slow lane (2.5m) for elderly, moderate lane (2.5m) for the majority and the fast lane (5m) for cyclist and PMD users.

4. Walkable Campus: Connectivity oriented, giving focus to not only pedestrains, but to cyclist and PMD users as well.

5. Range of meeting and staying spaces: Caterred to different types of meeting opportunities and all sorts of staying facilities from short term to long term.

6. Low-rise building forms: To increase social engagement amongst people and more importantly, follow the low-rise urban footprint of the surroundings.

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Key Strategies 1. REBUILD OLD RECREATIONAL FACILITIES As the site for swimming and tennis is going to be demolished, the idea was to redesign and serve the new target audience, Tech Town. This would also serve as a tribute to the rich sports history and culture at the site and provides the relevant target audience for another reason to visit and another place to meet.

2. CONVERSION OF OLD LTA BUILDINGS TO SYMPOSIUM CENTRE After LTA moves to Jurong to join MOT, the vacant building would be repurposed into a symposium hall to host both local and foreign guest from ASEAN as a sharing and collaboration centre. The LTA has a history of national heritage and the symposium centre would help to enhance Tech Town as it is in close proximity and new pilot business owners who have new ideas could easily present them.

3. GENTRIFICATION OF LITTLE INDIA This would result in Little India being pedestrainized and not act as singular blocks of shophouses but as a whole township. Existing shophouses would be repurposed to accomodate the new creative crowd and businesses.

Programsmes within include residential, pilot business models and commercial use. This would help to create a collaborative model for the area as the residents and business owers would create a social base and eradicate xenophobia. The HDB and shophouses will be social based and in 2030, these residential plots will influence one another and create new cultures.

TECH TOWN CAMPUS Legend: 1- Institution & Entrepreneuship Hub 2- Apartment & Studios 3- Innovation & Invention Centre 4- Rehabilitation Centre 5- Central Plaza 6- Tech Town Bus Stop

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The MAKERSPACE is a facility that turns ideas into reality by providing a platform for people to realise their design ideas and continue to work on from there. Equipped with lazer-cutters, 3D printers and many more machineries, the Makerspace has a myriad of tools to satisfy designers and inventors alike.

The CO-STUDIO is a open-concept working space dedicated to start-ups and professionals. With no wall partition throughout, the space provides free excess and boosts more interaction between mentor and mentee, allowing them to work and learn more efficiently without the standard office layout.

PROGRAMMES

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The BAR is a double volume space for people to unwind after hours of working.

The space boost great views of the Central Plaza and offers a wide variety of finger food and drinks (fresh juice, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks). This space is open till late, caterring to after-hours gatherings and meetups.

The FAILURE/SUCCESS LIBRARY offers a wide range of books about design, innovation and entrepreneurship, it is a library which records all the unsuccessful attempts and success stories of the past. This space acts as a guide for those interested in starting a business and for those who need inspiration and ideas. 9

FLOOR PLANS

DETAILING

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ELEVATION

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

SECTION

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MODEL

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MODEL

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THE TAPESTRY @ TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC Sustainable Food, Sustainable Future SYPNOSIS “ To bring about awareness of food transparancy to consumers through the different spaces and experiences, while enhancing the concept and design of the existing two-storey Bistro Lab”

Design process

1st Draft

2nd Draft

3rd Draft

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Located within the vicinity of Temasek Polytechnic, The Tapestry is a mixed used development comprising of recreational, educational and commercial spaces with the purpose of caterring to both the staff and students and the surrounding neighbourhood residents.

Temasek Polytechnic’s famous but under-utilised triangular gardens and the Bistro Lab next to the gardens offers a great opportunity to re-activate the the site and the surroundings as it is an important connection between Bedok Reservoir and Tampines New Town.

The project aims to tackle the issue of ‘choice’ when it comes to food. The idea is to re-think the entire cycle of food, from the growing of crops to the consumption of food, allow the consumers to see, learn and be a part of the process and ultimately give people the freedom to make the real choice and change the way they eat.

LOCATION PLAN

1. Expanding Bistro Lab’s size & programmes The idea is to incorporate a cohesive learning experience of the food process through hands on activities (planting, nurturing and harvesting of crops) a. Air- conditioned indoor farm and extended dining space creates a distinct identity for Bistro Lab and encourages people to check it out. b. Outdoor farm and educational workshops. The strategy aims to bring together enthusiasts and students taking extra curriculum modules (Cross- Disciplinary Subjects), about the types of food that goes into their stomach and involve them in the food cycle. c. The extension for bistro lab will be open 24 hours to cater to the studying crowd of students.

DESIGN STRATEGIES PROPOSALS

2. Cleansing biotopes

To create a self- sustainable water supply system and provide clean water to support the farms.

A vibrant and useful addition to Temasek Polytechnic, the triangular gardens will act as a starting point for people who dines at bistro lab, with the same idea of vibrant, active and welcoming people- centric space.

3. Event spaces

To increase awareness of Bistro Lab to the public through events collaborated with Bistro Lab, such as CCN day, flea markets, any related school and public event such as night festivals.

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CONCEPT

Creating Sheltered Pathways The design concept is based on the play with grids, which is derived from the existing triangular shaped plot. To acknowledge the site context, the overhead beams merge with the existing structures to create a continous form.

Grids are porous, allowing an unobstructed view of both the project and Bedok Reservoir. The skeletal structure maximises ventilation and allow natural sunlight to enter the spaces within.

The triangular gardens is mainly used as a transitioned space, connecting mainly people from the West side of Temasek Polytechnic to Bistro Lab. As it lacks shelter, people are discouraged from patronising at Bistro Lab. The idea is to identify the most direct route that people take to go to Bistro Lab and propose sheltering the pathways.

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PLAZA

PROGRAMMES The Plaza is a multi- purposed gathering space where all the hustle and bustle takes place. The ground floor houses movable market stalls which sells fresh produce and other trending stuff.

Depending on occasion, the Plaza is able to host events such as CCN day/ CCA fair to cater to different crowds.

The second floor is designed as a resting area where users can sit and crowd watch, taking a break from school entirely. It also connects to the accessible roof of the F&B outlets. The concept was to turn the space into a garden where specific plants are grown to get rid of odour and air pollution within the vicnity.

FARM The Experiencial Farm is a unique space where Bistro Lab can tap into innovating and research of edible crops, bringing new varieties of food to the table.

The five glass-enclosed high tech pods houses hydroponics, allowing different crops to grow in different temperature, providing maximum growth.

Cleansing biotopes are proposed to be placed on the roof to allow rainwater to be collected and filtered before irrigating the crops.

Flower Configuration

The extension of bistro lab aims to enhance the cooking and dining experience for guest to enjoy a ‘homely’ meal.

The flower configuration is designed with the idea of having every dining table in close proximity to the kitchen so that the smell, sight and sounds of the the food being prepared is notcied by the diners.

The kitchen is in the middle with four dining areas surrounding it.

The first floor of Bistro has been re-designed into an open space without glass barriers. The facilities within remain untouched.

BISTRO LAB

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FLOOR PLANS GROUND FLOOR PLAN

2ND STOREY FLOOR PLAN

Section AA

BEFORE

Section BB

SECTION OF FARM

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Detailing parts of the Project

RAIN MOVEMENT DETAIL

DETAIL OF STAINLESS STEEL ROOFING

DETAIL OF STAINLESS STEEL ROOFING

DETAIL OF FARM

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DETAIL OF RAINWATER BIOSWALE COLLECTION SYSTEM IN FARM

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MODEL

BISTRO LAB

BISTRO LAB MODEL

PROJECT ON SITE MODEL

SUNKEN RESTING SPACE

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MODEL FARM (ONE OF FIVE PODS)

On the second floor, a huge balcony is seen extruding out of the eatery.

The idea was to create a biophilic experience for users while eating and promote workshops and events to take place in Bistro. Different types of edible crops can be found growing near to where people dine. Users can harvest and use it in their cooking or just consuming immediately.

HERB AND SPICE GARDEN

2ND FLOOR OF BISTRO LAB

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DUXTON DOME @ DUXTON PLAIN PARK Mixed- used development at the heart of the city SYPNOSIS “ To rethink the idea of interaction between people, locals and tourist, and improve connectivity within the site”

Thought process

Draft of facade

Lobby Interior

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Located within the vicinity of Chinatown and Outram Park, Duxton Dome is a mixed-used development that caters mainly to Backpacker tourists.

Back in the old days, the site was used as an old railway station linking Singapore to Malaysia. Trade and interaction amongst people were all happening at the train station. Now, the current Duxton Plain Park is sitting on prime land. Though surrounded by new developments and expansions, it remains lifeless and barely used, unlike the nearby Pearl’s Hill Park.

This project aims to re-capture the essence of the area, which is a people- centric space and enhance the connectivity amongst people with different cultures and integrate them. Thus, the process of creating a node where people can meet up and stay came to mind.

1. Cycling loops

The vision of a hostel can accomodate up to 106 guest of different needs , a 25m long shopping and food promenade, 2 bridges providing maximum ease of connectivity within and around the site and many more exciting events and happenings.

LOCATION PLAN DESIGN STRATEGIES PROPOSALS

By proposing 4 themed cycling trails around the landmarks of Singapore, tourists can optimise their route based on the amount of time they have and what they would like to visit.

- City Loop: the most well rounded loop through the central part of Singapore.

- Cultural Loop: extending to parts of Little India, Bugis and Chinatown.

- Waterfront Loop: the route will extend to the future Greater Southern Waterfront. This trail includes a kayaking/boating experience to witness attractions such as the Merlion.

- CBD Loop: A quick tour around the finincial district of Singapore includes food stop such as Lau Pa Sat food centre.

2. Culture through Stay Experience

To enhance the cultural experience for tourist (backpackers), hostels and boutique hotels will be strategically placed in some of the famous attraction sites within the cycling loops. Every room is uniquely designed and weaves together the story of the area’s past, present and future.

3. People- Centric Amenities

To cater to the tourist’s and public’s well- being, resting areas with charging pods are located around longer routes of cycling paths. They are also in close proximity to food centres.

In addition, due to overcrowding of public amenities in Duxton Plain Park, we proposed a wider range of equipment to feed the demand of the residents and public.

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PROGRAMMES Lobby/ Cycling Rental As the new cycling path passes through the project, it would only be logical to place a bicycle rental on both the first and second floor. This is mainly catered to the backapackers.

6th Floor Restaurant & Observation Deck A private space for guest to enjoy a nice meal while viewing at the people strolling below.

Trader’s Marketplace Located on the ground floor, movable stalls lined the promenade. Selling both unique and local products from clothings to food and much more, the marketplace is a ‘happening space’, where people mingle.

The grand space has a high floor to ceiling height, allowing both sunlight and wind into the semi- open space.

Connecting Bridges

(Cyclist & Pedestrain friendly)

The idea was to enhance connectivity around the area give users, especially cyclist, a better route that connects from Duxton Plain Park to the nearby Pearl’s Hill Park.

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

SITE PLAN

Section AA

Section BB

RENDERED ELEVATION

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FLOOR PLANS

1st Story Floor Plan

2nd Story Floor Plan

3rd Story Floor Plan

4th Story Floor Plan

ROOM CONFIGURATIONS The 2nd to 5th floor caters to guest rooms. The different types of rooms from couple room to 16 bunkers room aim to provide guest with different needs and different levels of privacy.

Rooms on the 4th and 5th floor comes with added balconies for guest to mingle.

5th Story Floor Plan

6th Story Floor Plan

Roof Floor Plan

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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Detailing parts of the Project

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MODEL Front view

Angled view 2 Angled view 1

Top view

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MODEL Night interior view

Interior view

Night Facade view

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THE DAFFODIL @ CHAMBOK A Bamboo- themed Spa and Wellness Centre

SYPNOSIS “ To design a place of solace for guest to unwind, relax and rejuvenate the body and the mind, while incoporating the lush flora and fauna the countryside has to offer. ”

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This project is a joined collaboration between Temasek Polytechnic and the client, Golden Trevels. The objective of this collaboration was to create an Bamboo Eco- village in the rural village of Chambok, a three- hour ride from the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The spa and wellness centre is part of the 5 programs listed, Front plaza, Resort, Restaurant, Spa and wellness and School.

SITE PLAN

The aim of the design is to create a place of solace for guest to unwind and rejuvenate both the body and the mind, while incorporating the lush greenery and stream that surrounds the site. In terms of form, the structure is a bold and abstract interpretive of the daffodil flower, which represents vitality and rebirth. Programs within the structure includes a dome- shaped bar and cafe, a gym and fitness centre and several pop-up shops which sells products such as soap, fragrance etc.

Pods of different sizes and different permeability caters to different programs such as Jacuzzi, Massage and Meditation and creates various experiences for guest. The pods are shaped like cocoons, to signify restoration and rebirth of guest after going through the various treatments.

ELEVATION

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DESIGN STRATEGIES

1. Reforestation

The idea was to bring back lost species of Birds and Plants around the site through reforestation as there were patches of empty land unused. In addition, it would stand as a buffer for the primary forest located inwards towards the mountains.

2. Re- routing the stream to site

There is a stream flowing from Chambok’s natural waterfall directly through the site and the proposal was to redirect the stream such that it flows around the site to cool it and also acts as a cleansing biotope to create a biological swimming pool and water storage.

3. Connectivity within the sites and to other parts of Chambok From the masterplan (right), trails (marked in dark brown) are proposed to lead to attractions of the village such as the Women’s kitchen, the Chambok waterfall, the temple and most importantly, linkng to the other plots of sites for future development.

4. Solar and Kinetic energy

To reduce cost of electricity in the long run, implementing kinetic stationary bicycles allows guest to both work out and the energy created can power the site. Solar panels can be installed to emplify the effect.

MASTERPLAN

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PLAN

Programme Plan

The organic bar and cafe located within central dome is the main communal space where people meet and enjoy a meal. The dome has a high floor to ceiling, creating an illusion of an open space.

4 PROGRAMMES The entrance to the dome can host pop up stalls, which the locals can sell their hand made products and also health- oriented products.

The various pods of different sizes caters to different programmes.

- 4m pod is for self meditation - 6m pod is for the outdoor Jacuzzi - 8m pod is for mass yoga and events

Structural Plan The cascading stairs and platforms create a new space for guest to chill and relax before or after dipping in the biological pool.

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MODELS

Spa and wellnes centre

Site Model

Close up shots

Pods of different dimensions (4m, 6m, 8m)

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BAMBOO JOINERY

About the joint: Using the Open- Stirup joint to secure the foot of the bamboo columns to the concrete base, this will ensure the bamboo does not get in touch with water during rainy seasons and also ensures the stability of the structure. The rope lashing binds the bamboo together, creating a sturdy and strong structure.

Sketch-up Model

Bamboo Joinery Structure Model (1:3) Technical Cadded Drawing

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SYPNOSIS “ To create a design that embodies both Play and Stay elements, bringing them to life through unique forms, colours and interventions.”

LA LOTUS @ TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC Trampoline Park by the Reservoir

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Located to the West of Temasek Polytechnic, the site is perched on top of a hill, with luscious green softscapes surrounding a large blue canopy. The site also shares the space with the adventure learning facility.

The idea was to transform the under- utilised grounds into a new fun and eventful space where both Temasek’s students and the public can come together and enjoy respite. The crown jewel of the site is the unobstructed view which overlooks the tranquil Bedok Reservoir.

DESIGN STRATEGIES

1. Playing with Heights

To create different levels of thrill for different users of different age, heights came to mind.

The main structure is split into 3 towers of different heights of varying difficulty. (6m, 8m, 10m).

Attractions such as the rope courses hanging over the structure and the Zip Lines are meant to reward the most daring with the bird’s eye view of the surrounding landscape.

Hanging Platforms Rope Course

2. Playing with Angles

Zip Line Course

Trampoline parks are not unusual these days.

How does this trampoline park shines? Angles. Tilting the trampolines at various angles of difficulty increase the fun factor, pitching users into a game of both physical strength and defying the laws of gravity.

3. Playing with Colours

Colours have been known to play a part into creating a distinct atmosphere to any design.

The colour scheme chosen, yellow, orange and red, are inviting colours that evoke happiness, optimism and energy.

SECTION

RENDERED SITE PLAN

Lines that turn into Forms

4. Playing with Forms

It is interesting to see how curvilinear forms evokes playfulness and curiosity, adding a complete touch to the Play element.

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FLOOR PLANS

1st Floor Plan (4m cut)

Roof Plan

2nd Floor Plan (8m cut)

Rendered Roof Plan

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PROGRAMMES - Emphasis of the entrance pathway by using a distinct colour.

- Trampoline structure

- Tilted Trampoline acts as shade for the resting hammock space directly underneath it.

- Ball pit to break the speed of users riding the slide.

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PROCESS MODELS AND IMPROVEMENTTS 1. CONCEPT DRAFT 1 Using the strategies to come up with a mood board design to reflect the direction to head towards.

2. CONCEPT DESIGN 1 Curve the 3 towers inwards instead of outwards.

This is to prevent potential accidents of users falling off the towers.

4. CONCEPT DESIGN 3 Exploring the use of negative spaces for more activities outside the structure other than just trampolines.

3. CONCEPT DESIGN 2 Instead of three equally tall towers, varying heights can be created for different difficulty level. Design a resting space for users to relax after playing.

5. FINAL DRAFT Creating the colour scheme of the design to evoke playfulness.

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FINAL MODEL

- Ascending Trampoline Entrance

- Slide and Ball Pit

- High-Hanging Elements

- Ariel View of the park

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