architecture portfolio compiled Shannon Tan

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SHANNON TAN

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to extend my appreciation to all my lecturers in NUS, who have guided me all the way throughout my journey as an NUS student, in Design Thinking and developing my projects. I believe that my progress as a student and an architect would not have been possible without their care and advice.

NUS LECTURERS

YEAR 01

STUDIO

WU YEN YEN LEE MAY ANNE

AR1327

HUAY WEN JUN

YEAR 02

STUDIO

YEAR 03

STUDIO

CHAW CHIH WEN ROY PANG

LAWRENCE LER RICHARD HO

INTRODUCTION TO URBANISM TRIVIC DRAVKO

CONTENT PAGE

AR3102 DESIGN 6 MATTER MATTERS

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THE ZEPHYR

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

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BLOW N’ GO

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THE SCENTUM

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MISCELLANEOUS

AR3102 DESIGN 6

AR3723 INTRODUCTION TO URBANISM

AR2102 DESIGN 4

AR2101 DESIGN 3

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

THE ZEPHYR

AR3102 DESIGN 6 MATTER MATTERS PROJECT BRIEF Architects traditionally approach building materials from the perspective of structural strength, aesthetic, tactility and delight but studies in material science are prodding us to think about them even more integrally as a system. This brief proposes that we can regard materials as generative natural systems that possess inherent structure, space and responsiveness to energy. If we do so, natural material systems can be seen in a progressive “other”, rather thana passive medium that receives. The objective of the brief is to investigate this approach also as a possible new way to form-find and achieve an integrated architecture where structure, energy performance and poetic, spatial atmospheres are generative, comprehensive complex systems. The project results in a a proposed 3 – 4 storey building of 2,000 – 2,500 m, that consists of a research building, office spaces, and white spaces. The site is at Marina Bay.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION The Zephyr, generated through a series of motion tracking of the manta ray, as well as use of curved surfaces, draws inspiration from the manta ray and uses biomimetics to extrapolate a form that takes advantage of the principles of aerodynamics. Drawing on wind data from the site, the curved form is crafted by stacking timber, which provides a raw, natural aesthetic, while improviding acoustics. The roof is made of ETFE membrane, which allows for a lightweight structure despite the curved forms. The timber massing is connected by an arched masonry bridge, which also acts as a viewing point for visitors.

As the form is generated from the motion of the manta ray, it also incorporates movement into its programme. Equipped with yoga and pilates studios as secondary spaces, the main draw of the building are the dance studios, which transform into disco clubs at night. While the lower floors are public areas to encourage visitors to enter and dance, the top floors are more private, hosting staff areas, offices, etc.

THE ZEPHYR

AR3102 MATTER MATTERS

PROJECT SITE The project, near the Gardens by the Bay site, with high winds. After using CFD to analyse the site, I generated a form of massing. After extrapolating the generated surface, I added various rooms, spaces, as well as an arched masonry footbridge to connect the two masses together.

The bottom floors are open fitness/dance spaces catered towards the public, while upper floors are more private, office spaces.

Creating a walkway which leads to the drop-off point as well, I wished to create an experience for users visiting the area.

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programmes 1. reception/lobby 2. private yoga space 3. yoga studio 4. wind tunnel/services 5. private lounge 6. dance studio/night club 7. zumba centre/night club

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THE ZEPHYR FORM GENERATION For the form generation, I decided to look at the oscillating movement of manta-rays and spatialise the movement by using fabric and wire to create minimal surfaces and form.

I then extrapolated site data, and looked at CFD to create a grid to determine where I would place each boundary of the mesh relaxation form. This would form the basis of my primary space for my building.

MANTA RAY MOVEMENT - CHORDS & POINTS oscillating movement

oscillating motion

Isometric view

CFD ANALYSIS by grid

FORM GENERATOR #2 Tensile through oscillation

oscillating motion

deforming a ring

Sectional view GENERATED SURFACES oscillating movement

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MESH RELAXATION based on CFD grid

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? AR3223 INTRODUCTION TO URBANISM

PROJECT BRIEF Introduction to Urbanism tasked students to identify key urban conditions and forces, as well as focused sites for fieldwork.

Within a small, focused area within Tanjong Pagar, we identified boundary conditions as opportunities for intervention and evaluate their relationships with the immediate and larger context.

The final project entails a team of students working together to develop and produce 1 final Prototype for a chosen mini-scenario.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION Who Let the Dogs Out? is a re-imagination of the urban sidewalk which aims to improve the harmony between the users of the space through stratification, thereby creating more circulation options and opportunities for interaction.

ZONING ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM

The prototype also envisions a closed circular waste network which cultivates a collaborative and sustainable system.

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Lounging Meeting space Interaction

Greenery Walking

Dog contact

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- An extension of the shop front that offers dining, seating and rest spaces.

- Bar tables and stepped planters act as outdoor dining space

- Dogs and humans co-exist, physical interaction

- Elevation of bar table acts as a physical boundary for the dogs

- Pleasant walking experience

- Presence of other dogs - Play furniture - use of steep ramps and tight spaces which attract dogs while discouraging humans from entering - Plenty of grass and greenery - Next to inaccessible hedge which prevents dogs from entering the road

-Reserved for human only activities and encourages interaction among humans

- Use of sweet smelling plants act as another barrier to block out the undesirable smells of dogs & waste

- Plenty of urban furniture to facilitate interaction of both humans and dogs - Plenty of greenery

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

PROJECT CONCEPT The final project consisted of thresholds of varying typology to better accomodate the target audience, from passerbys, shopowners, dog owners, and even the dogs themselves. This was to create a degree of separation between the dogs and unwanted elements such as waste, while still maintaining a form of visual connectivity and playfulness through architecture.

MINI-SCENARIOS

BLOW N’ GO

AR2101 DESIGN 4 PERFORMATIVE ENVELOPES

PROJECT BRIEF Design 4 Performative Envelopes hands-on studio where students in groups of two research, design, build and evaluate envelopes or parts of it as a response and in dialogue with tropical climatic conditions. The project consisted of proposing a kinetic facade in order to optimize thermal comfort for a carpark in Singapore through exploration of materiality, prototype testing and iterative design.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION For this project, my partner and I focused on reducing solar heat gain through shading. We focused on pneumatic movement and layering in order to vary the opacity of the sun shades and focused on exploration of material. Through our testing we found that by sealing designs onto plastic and blowing into them, we could create pneumatic activators which allowed our architecture to move. We then came up with various iterations to see which type of facade best reduced solar heat gain. We then adapted our facade onto a carpark in Sim Lim Tower, Chinatown. Our concept consists of making use of the ventilation ducts in Chinatown to power and blow through tubes connecting to facade, so that in the day, it reduces heat gaim, while at night, the kinetic facades turn into a theatrical performance.

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PROJECT PROGRAMME Since our project focused on pneumatics, we believed it to be more dynamic and decided that it would be interesting if the programme was something performative, a theatre and concert hall. As such, in the day, the facade assists in shading the operating stores, and at night, the facade breathes and expands to make room for the performances, like concerts, dances and bands.

Level 4M Plan (bottom module) Practice Area (Orchestra)

Level 5 Plan (bottom module) Practice Area (Dance) Concert Hall [At night only]

CFD HEAT ANALYSIS We analysed the solar gain on each level of the carpark, and gridded out the area, and depending on how much sun affects the edge of the area, we assigned a module accordingly.

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Level 4M Plan (middle module) Practice Area (Orchestra)

Level 5 Plan (middle module) Practice Area (Dance) Concert Hall [At night only]

Level 4M Plan (top module) Practice Area (Orchestra)

Level 5 Plan (top module) Practice Area (Dance) Concert Hall [At night only]

BLOW N’ GO LAYERING DIAGRAM Different types of modules create different shadows and gradation of light due to density of layers.

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THE SCENTUM

AR2101 DESIGN 3 VOIDS AND AGGREGATION PROJECT BRIEF This project brief entails the investigation into voids in space - from an architecture volume, it encloses a void space. For this semester, our studio investigated the void and a specific theme that the voids hold - from nonmass volumes such as sound, wind, history [movement of a person]. We then designed a unit space, which we then arranged into a compendium, and then aggregated into a large density residential space.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION For my project, I investigated the presence of smells within the void. From slf-produced odours such as the scent of a person, waste, trash within the unit, as well as external aspects such as within the site, I attempted to create a gradation of smells through reducing the unpleasant odours and ensuring the space smells pleasant to the user. From this, I investigated the scents within the site, and attempted to use spatial design techniques such as venturi effect, using curved volumes to achieve such a gradation.

HUMAN ACTIVITY AND GENERATED SMELLS FOOD SMELLS

Very faint smells of Peranakan-Thai food from entrance of Whole Earth foods

Petrol

Roadside next to site results in sporadic smells from car exhaust whenever a vehicle passes by

CIGARETTE SMOKE

EARTH/mud

The site is located next to a park on a grassy field, resulting in smells of earth/grass, especially during rainy periods

The junction at Wallich Street popular smoking corner for patrons and office workers

TRASH

Trash disposal arrives near the site at 8PM everyday for ten minutes

CIGARETTE SMOKE

Junction opposite site at Tanjong Pagar Park popular smoking corner for patrons and office workers

DOG DROPPINGS

At 6PM, many dog owners spotted walking dogs at park.

High movement density at pathway early morning, lunch, and after office hours due to office areas being nearby.

High movement density/activty due to the park being popular among elderly/for picnics.

WIND IN SITE

Wind directions are mainly from northerly to northeasterly during the Northeast Monsoon (December to March) and southerly to southeasterly during the Southwest Monsoon ( June to September). The strongest winds occur during the Northeast Monsoon in January and February.

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Smells of a large variety of food waft in from the restauants of Tanjong Pagar Food Street during lunch and dinner time.

TRASH

The trash chute of Orchid Hotel, as well as trash from the back alley leading to the Food Centre

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The parking area of the shopping alley next to the site results in faint smells from the car exhaust

The circulation path next to the site consists of many parked motorbikes resulting in motorcycle exhaust

TRASH

Back alley next to site has trash bins for shops to dispose of waste

INCENSE SMOKE

Prayer and ritual at Seng Wong Beo Temple releases the smell of incense to the surounding area

due to narrow spacing in back alley, venturi effect occurs in which high upflow of air occurs site

FOOD SMELLS

Exhaust pipes from restaurants release smells of cooked food into the back alley

cigarette SMOKE

Back alley is a smoking hotspot for employees of establishments around the area

SMell mapping

large density of buildings to the south side of site reduces wind flow during Southwest monsoon.

smells throughout the day

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smells from sofitel Trash Dog faeces Cigarette Smoke Petrol Food Earth Incense

unit drawings floorplan

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degree of offensiveness of smells

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showering (floral) laundry (ethereal)

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brushing teeth (pepperminty) storage (camphor) human smell food/cooking (mix) trash (putrid) toilet (pungent and putrid)

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units removed in areas that coincide with bad smells from site

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MISCELLANEOUS

PRECENDENT STUDIES AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PINNACLE AT DUXTON For an exchange program in Japan - study on layout of spaces in social housing and community spaces, as well as high density living. Did up diagrams on the context of the neighbourhood, as well as floorplans, and axonometric diagrams of how the spaces lay out and interact with one another.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS TOILET DRAWING Study of toilet in Windsor Nature Park - Passive Design Strategies GALLERIA DEL PARCO Design of a three floor gallery - RC Concrete structure

PINNACLE@DUXTON High Density Sky Living

Country Location GFA

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Singapore Tanjong Pagar 186,207 sqm –211,370 sqm

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2.51 hectares 1848 50

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7.4 – 8.4 320,000 persons/sqm RSP Architects

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159.7m 7 7.4 – 8.4

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Pinnacle@Duxton is a high density, public housing building located in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore. Measuring about 150 meters in height, the building has 7 point block residences, connected by a sky bridge at the 26th floor and 50th floor. These sky bridges are equipped with community spaces, viewpoints, amenities and services such as water tanks.

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The Pinnacle is arranged in a hook-like arrangement to reduce sun exposure in the tropical island, as well as to maximise arrangement of carpark spaces allows for more green spaces in the areas in between.

Tanjong Pagar is home to many different amenities such as a community centre, hawker centres, a train station, other types of public housings, etc. These include: 1

Tanjong Pagar MRT Station

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Pinnacle @ Duxton

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Cantonment Primary

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There are two types of units: Type S1 and Type S2. The difference lies in the overall area and size of the floor plan, as well as where the household shelter, entrance and foyer is placed. The units are varied in placement as the floors vary, to ensure that the facade does not appear as uniform.

Lastly, the configuration of add-ons, such as planters, bay windows, and balconies, are varied across units. This allows residents to choose what type of facade treatment they wish for their unit, as well as allows for variety in the facade.

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The unit of Pinnacle @ Duxton is arranged so that there are 6 units on each floor in each block. There are 3 lifts, and two stair cores.

The corridor is open air, and allows for cross ventilation into the unit. Furthermore, the entire building is made up of prefabricated modules of concrete, which allows for more sustainable and efficient construction.

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26th storey

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SINGLE DWELLING AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

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WC services [yard, AC ledge, shelter]

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UNITS + SKY BRIDGE AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

SCALE 1:500

VARYING FACADE TREATMENT

annex a refer to fig 3 raised timber flooring on concrete slab

annex c passive design strategies sunlight penetration

annex a refer to fig 2 downpipe drainage

annex a refer to fig 1 wall materiality

annex c passive design strategies rain analysis

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Shannon Tan (A0220901X)

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3MM Waterproofing Membrane

ProctorWrap Insulation

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Crushed Stone footing

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RC Concrete Slab footing

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