U-THANT PLACE
Architects:
Personal Role:
Project Phase: Scope of Work:
RT+Q Architects, Singapore
Project Lead Designer & Co-Manager
Concept Design to Project Completion
Full package of Architectural, Interior, Signage Design: Design phase, Bidding Drawings, Construction drawings, Project co-management with local architect.
-Personally created all drawings and coordinated every aspect of the project, from initial sketches(collaborated with office founder) to detailed 2D/3D technical plans, ensuring seamless execution across all phases.
-Traveled to the construction site every two weeks with team leader to attend meetings, monitor progress, and ensure construction accurately followed my drawings and design intent.
- Facilitated client, consultant, and supplier meetings, streamlining communication and reducing project delays by 15%, improving overall efficiency.
Sotftwares:
Development:
Location: Date: Building Data:
AutoCAD,Sketchup,Adobe
YTL Land
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Completed 2018 Residential
GFA: 9,341 sqm
Site area: 1,725 sqm
Height: 10 stories
We took over the project from another architect, inheriting established functional requirements and a predefined footprint. While largely preserving the original layout—with the core centrally positioned and two large units flanking each side—we streamlined the building’s footprint, redesigned the unit configurations, and reimagined the entire architectural character to enhance humanistic experience.
We iterated from the previous design, invited the possibility to create open and functional space by adding balcony at the perimeters of both long elevations.
The project also celebrates, promotes the sophitication in daily life experience by adopting the vernacular artisan material and details. The mechanised wooden screens on the facade were carefully studied and tested drawing the inspiration from the Malay wooden craft culture.
Through the maximization of the living layout and the input of local materiality, the goal was to create a simple yet well-ageing organic tropical building.
