A retreat for gathering, creating and slowing down-offering a gentle pause in tune with nature’s rhythms where mindful acts nurture awareness of the earth.
MYSTISOULIPSE
A mental wellness shelter for the Homeless where walls dissolve into gentle connection, easing loneliness through shared moments and open space.
TRANSCAPE
A place where learning flows through open spaces and soft boundaries, inviting connection with one another and outdoors.
OTHER WORKS
HI I’M THIRI, AN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE.
Pursuing my dream led me to study abroad - an experience that strengthened my resilience and adaptability. Embracing change has become second nature to me, and I’m genuinely excited to transition from student life to the professional design world. With 3 years of design studies and 4 months of hands-on internship experience, I’ve learned how to thrive in collaborative environments and solve problems. I’m constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve.
To me, design is a way to tell stories, evoke emotion, and shape experiences that connect people and place.
I am eager to keep growing, exploring and creating.
EDUCATION
2022-2025 TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
Diploma in Interior Achitecture and Design
SKILLS
SYNERGY BY NATURE
A retreat for gathering, creating and slowing down - offering a gentle pause in tune with nature’s rhythms where mindful acts nurture awareness of the earth.
THIN THIRI HLAING
Tucked within Seletar’s quiet greenery, the former Passenger Terminal stands as a gentle echo of Singapore’s early aviation days. Surrounded by calm, it contrasts the city’s fast pace with its timeless charm and quiet strength. Once a place of departure, it now invites a different journey-one of slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and rediscovering community. Rooted in history and embraced by stillness, the site offers space to honour the Orang Seletar’s simple, nature-connected way of life.
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
YISHUN DAM
PARK
SCHOOL
SITE
19th Century
Orang Seletar’s homeland (slowness, rootedness and harmony with nature)
20th Century Airport terminal (movement, speed and global connection)
NOWADAYS: After the airport was demolished, the land has slowly returned to stillnessa quiet place to unwind and reconnect with the rhythms of nature.
Residents come to spend their leisure time with family.
8:00 12:00 17:00 20:00
Cycling enthusiasts come here to unwind and feel close to nature.
Fishing enthusiasts come here to unwind and do what they love. 8:00 12:00 17:00 20:00
8:00 12:00 17:00 20:00
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Building on that peaceful atmosphere, the design draws inspiration from the Orang Seletar’s way of living in tune with nature.
Features that respond to weather
Adaptability
ORANG SELETAR WAYS OF LIFE
Upcycling workshop
Resourcefulness
Respect for nature
Simplicity
Minimal intervention with site greenery
Use of natural ventilation
Clean, honest material palette
Modest spatial layout
Community living
Open layout for interactions
Communal dining
DESIGN STATEMENT
Inspired by the Orang Seletar’s deep respect for nature and their resourceful way of living-where every part of a catch is honored and used-this design embraces adaptability and harmony with the environment. It creates a tranquil retreat that responds to natural elements, allowing weather to shape the experience through shifting light, sound and movement. Spaces are open, flexible and welcoming, encouraging interaction between people and their surroundings and foster a deeper connection to the rhythms of nature.
CONCEPT COLLAGE
FP01
SUNLIGHT WIND
ZONING
EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
CIRCULATION
Spaces are designed to collect rainwater from the roof before it is treated and reused, it creates dynamic atmospheres and experiences within the area.
ANNEX garden
Rain water in
Flows within restaurant
Rain water in
1. COMMUNITY GARDEN
-A place where users can harvest fresh vegetables
2. RELAXATION AREA
-A relaxation area where users can relax in a unique way that Orang Seletar People used to live
3. RESTAURANT COMBINED WITH COMMUNAL KITCHEN
-A space to relax and recharge -visitors can pick vegetables fro fresh salad made by chefs or cre the community kitchen
m the garden for a ate their own dish in
4. WASTE TO WONDER WORKSHOP
-A space to transform waste into art -visitors can tie-dye shirts using natural dyes from restaurant vegetable scraps
RESTAURANT
During rainfall
Users can experience water flowing down from the roof, forming a stream-like feature that meanders through the space.
RESTAURANT
ON SUNNY DAYS
Users can enjoy the play of sunlight and shadows on bright sunny days.
WASTE TO WONDER WORKSHOP
During rainfall
Users can enjoy the soothing presence of the waterfall while engaging in the tie-dye workshop.
WASTE TO WONDER WORKSHOP
ON SUNNY DAYS
Users can enjoy the natural from the open wall, where tie-dye clothes are hung to dry and observe how staffs create tie-dye colors using unused vegetable scraps.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Users can harvest fresh vegetables, connecting with the Orang Seletar’s resourceful way of living.
RELAXATION AREA
Users can unwind by the waterfall, immersing themselves in the calm while connecting with the Orang Seletar’s water-based way of life.
MYSTISOULIPSE
A mental wellness shelter for the Homeless where walls dissolve into gentle connection, easing loneliness through shared moments and open space.
THIN THIRI HLAING 2023
via Dakota MRT, the dary and Kong Hwa. ate Market, and the
SUN PATH AND WIND DIRECTION
TYPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION
PROJECT CONTEXT
People experiencing homelessness often face isolation and emotional distress. This project reimagines the shelter as a supportive, healing that fosters connection and combats loneliness through thoughtful design.
open layouts visual openess
private spaces that are not isolating respectful layouts(no backalley feeling)
Minimized walls
Spatial encounters
SHAPING SPACES TO COMBAT ISOLATION
shared kitchens casual seating in corridors
safe social zones
Dignity in design quiet rooms for introverts flex rooms for group activities
Healing atmosphere
natural light warm, soft materials
DESIGN STATEMENT
Guided by the concept of ‘blurring boundaries’, this design reconfigures spatial relationships within the shelter to promote fluid movement, shared experiences and subtle transition between public and private zones. Through careful planning and integrated services, the space becomes a catalyst for connection and emotional resilience.
TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS(TS)
Provides temporary accomodations to homeless families who have exhausted all other means of accomodation.
SOUND SAFE SLEEP(S3P)
Is a night shelter for the homeless and rough sleepers.
DIFFERENCES
TS only provide accommodations while the S3Ps not only provide accommodations, but food, transport, financial assistance as well as therapy for those having emotional troubles.
There is curfew for S3P but not for TS.
TSSINGULAR MODULAR
COUNSELLING SERVICEAREA
LEVEL 2
TSCOMBINED MODULAR
S3P FLOOR PLAN
DAYTIME
NIGHTIME
S3P is designed as a flexible, multi-purpose space. During the day, it functions as a counselling center, with movable walls that can be adjusted to create an open hall for group activities and community programs. At night, the space transforms into a sleeping shelter for homeless people.
BEDROOMS BEDROOMS
Skylight ventilation is proposed for TS interior to introduce natural light, supporting the growth of a plant placed within the oval core. The system uses Skyvent pipes lined with reflective materials to efficiently channel sunlight into the space.
KITCHEN
TRANSCAPE
A place where learning flows through open spaces and soft boundaries, inviting connection with one another and outdoors.
THIN THIRI HLAING 2022
NACLI - the National Community Leadership Institute - is located at 70 South Buona Vista Road, within Singapore’s Queenstown planning area. Set along the hilly Kent Ridge area, the site is surrounded by parks and research hubs. It is easily accessible via nearby MRT stations such as Haw Par Villa, Pasir Pajang, Kent Ridge, and BuonaVista, along with several bus stops along South Buona Vista Road.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
PROJECT CONTEXT
This project focuses on the interior design of NACLI, a conceptual space aimed at community engagement, education and innovation. It seeks to reimagine and transform the interior environment to better reflect the values, identity and functional needs of its users.
USERS
PROGRAMMES
IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Spatial Segregation: Existing spaces are isolated with little visual or functional connection between them, leading to a lack of inclusivity and cohesion.
Confined Spatial Experience: The layout feels narrow and confined, limiting openness and flexibility in movement.
CONCEPT: TRANSPARENCY
Poor Natural Lighting: Classrooms and interior spaces receive insufficient sunlight, contributing to a dull and disconnected atmosphere. VISUAL CONNECTION
Transparency
use of glass partitions open sightlines translucent materials engagement with vegetations
The design enhances NACLI’s interior by introducing transparency to overcome spatial segregation. Open layouts and visual connections create a brighter, more inclusive and community-focused environment.
Rainwater storage
Active chilled beam cooling system
PVC pipe
Down light
Sprinkle
Plastered board
Glass wall
Concrete floor
A passive beam cooling system is used in the indoor garden to create an outdoor-like experience within the enclosed space. This sustainable system cools the area efficiently by using natural heat transfer, without relying on traditional air conditioning.
