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Architecture & Design Portfolio

Selected Works: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

Welcome to my Architecture Portfolio. It contains a collection of some of my academic and non academic works in architecture, digital art and design.

From conceptual sketches to intricate digital renderings, every piece embodies a distinct means of representation, inviting you on a journey that celebrates the diverse facets of architectural expression.

Selected Works 2021 - 2024

01. TAPESTRY HEIGHTS

Year: 3

Semester: 2

Target Location: Tanjong Pagar Green Park

Type of Project: Final Year Project

The project entails urban studies for Everton Park Planning Subzone, surrounded by Bukit Merah Planning Area while imminence to the vital juncture of the future Singapore Greater Southern Waterfront. This region will be the Gateway to Future Live, Work & Play, that is close proximity to conservation and historical gems.

Target Location:

Design & Green

Contextual Issue:

- Prominent CBD & Chinatown area which receives large foot traﬃc

- Despite them in close proximity, there seems to be a segregation between them. (Business Hub CBD & Culturally Signiﬁcant Shophouses)

SOLUTION:

Opportunity to integrate both areas for an exchange of culture & knowledge, so as to create a cultural centre that features distinct elements from both sides

Contextual Diagrams:

Conceptual Diagrams:

Vertical Garden

Green Terracing

Connection with Nature

Extensive Greenery

Sectional Perspective

A. Green Design Feature

B. Multipurpose Hall

C. Vertical Garden

D. Open Atrium

E. Green Terracing & Roof Section

1.GREENROOF

Soil growing medium (300mm)

Irrigation

Drainage layer & filter

Root barrier

Damp proof membrane (1mm)

Cast-in-situ reinforced concrete slab (200mm)

2.FALSECEILING

Suspension ceiling cross tee (5mm)

Steel anchor steel wire

Concrete false ceiling

2.1. L-bracket bolted to beam

3.FLOORING

Polished concrete finish (20mm)

Cement screed (50mm)

Cast-in-situ reinforced concrete slab (200mm)

4.GREENROOF

Soil growing medium (200mm)

Irrigation

Drainage layer & filter

Root barrier

Damp proof membrane

Reinforce concrete slab (200mm)

5.PLANTERS

Soil growing medium (200mm)

Geotextile filter

Water drainage layer

Planter box

Reinforced concrete slab

02. CHAIN OF EVOLUTION

Year: 3

Semester: 1

Target Location: Keppel & Tanjong Pagar Terminal

Type of Project: PUB Living With The Rising Seas Competition

The impact of climate change is experienced throughout the whole and Singapore being an Island nation with low lying levels, the threat of rising sea level is very real and imminent. Hence it is important to plan ahead and reimagine our coastline, so we can keep our shores and our people safe.

More than just looking for a solution, this project seeks to challenge the students to think out of the box to make living with the rising sea levels an opportunity for something sustainable, liveable and enjoyable.

03. GREENERY GROUNDS

Year: 2

Semester: 2

Target Location: Jalan Besar

Type of Project: Final Year Project

This project involves proposing a unique prefabricated housing systems in response to unmet housing needs, changing shifts in demographics and migration, societal and climate change, technological disruptions and health crisis Tackling ageing population and utilising the idea of intergenerational experience to enhance the understanding between the young and old. Incorporating nature & ﬂexible function spaces within each ﬂoor to create opportunities for bonding

Challenge Statement:

- How might we create a sense of security & inclusivity for the ageing population so that the elderly are able to have a quality life without being held back by their emotional & mental well-being?

Opportunities & Concept:

Intergenerational Experience

- Invigorate & energize older adults

Incorporate Nature

- Enhances feelings of attachment & provide opportunities to socialize

Cater to Young Couples

- Cater to declining birth rates which is contributing to the ageing population

Users

Primary: Elderly | Secondary: Young Couple

- Singapore has one of the most rapidly ageing populations in the world. Estimated in 2030, 1 in 4 people will be aged over 65 years old.

Increasing number of seniors may ﬁnd it diﬃcult to continue working or live by themselves due to health issues & physical decline

JalanBesarIsIdealtoCatertotheElderly

- Rich in culture, facilities, amenities, and already has a large number of elderly living there.

Generational Experience

LessIndoors,MoreOutdoors -IntegrateHousingWithnature

Young Couple PPVC Unit (63 sqm)

Elderly PPVC Unit (72 sqm)

04. TRIANGULAR CARAVANS

Year: 1

Semester: 2

Target Location: Green Park At Queen Elizabeth & Lim Bo Seng

Memorial

Type of Project: Final Year Project

Tasked to design a dwelling unit along the Singapore River.

- Understand the client’s/user’s needs through research methods and translate them to spatial requirements and programs

- Understand that a site has physical characteristics as well as invisible qualities, in particular the environmental aspects, and translate them to site responses

Users:

Male: (41)

- Works as a vet and loves animals

- Likes nature, camping and reading

Female: (38)

- Works as a geography teacher in a secondary school

- Likes travelling around the world

RequireaPlacethatis…

- Easily accessible to nature

- Safe for both of them and their cats

- Inclusive of their cats

- Opened and cozy at the same time

Plus Programme & Analysis:

Programme - Cats

Some Considerations…

- Cat house & tree

- Behavior & temperament

- Cat inclusive House

Site Analysis & Concept Planning

Personalikescamping&nature

- Home is opened up to surroundings

- Picnic opportunities & walkways

Lovesreading&isageographyteacher

- Have a room that acts as a library

- Use of material & lighting

Bringingnatureintohouses

- Make use of natural lighting

- Natural wood & material usage

Mix of Treehouse & Ground Units

Treehouse with Central

Process Sketches

Interior Planning

Study, Sleep & Rest

Cooking & Dining

How it Looks in Site

Dining & kitchen

Study, Sleep & Rest Area

Living & Cats Area

Bathroom

Living & Cats

Bathroom

05. BIOMIMICRY

Year: 1

Semester: 2

Type of Project: Semester Individual Project

Research an organism and extract certain shapes or patterns from it to form a system Propose a structure that retains elements from the original organism and provide a purpose / use for it

Research Subject: (Mushroom)

Observation & Thoughts

- Structure is comprised of mainly interlocking branches

- Other than its interconnected branches, there are no other distinct patterns

- Number of connected joints seems to be increasing or decreasing depending on direction

- Contains deep “ holes “ in between branches

Geometry Studies :

Analysis

- Since the branches in the yellow circle seems to be converging/diverging at a central point, I decided to base my module on that concept.

- Module is made through observing the sharp “holes / bumps“ and zigzagging pattern contained within the blue circle.

- I noticed the diamond-looking like shape in the red circle and decided to further develop it into the ﬁrst design on the left. After playing around with it, I morphed it into a unique pattern on the right.

Module 1

Primary Materials: (For the main model)

VanguardSheet

Translucent MetalSheet

Pros:

- Able to bend and fold into the module I am building.

- Comes with a variety of texture/thickness.

Cons:

- When folding it causes a “noticeable” crease around the area folded.

Secondary Materials: (For detailing)

Pros:

- Can be placed on top of the main model material to add a “shine”.

- Creates a very nice translucent eﬀect.

Cons:

- Hard to cut it in small pieces and it is a bit sharp on the edges.

Pros:

- Can be placed on the seats I am planning to incorporate into my model to create this cloudy/wool-like appearance.

Cons:

- Overusing it might divert too much attention away from the main model and instead onto the seats.

Felt

REST

Having the design built in a very irregular and sheltered manner, the structure could be used as a shade with people standing under the small pockets of shelter provided

PLAY

It is a structure that I hope would pique the interests of passersby, to interact with the structure by either walking up to take a look or taking a photo of it.