Architecture Portfolio 2024

PORTFOLIO

Architecture & Design

ABOUT ME

E/ Yitnan010729@gmail.com

T/ +60198865399

A/ A-11-3A, Fortune Park Suria Perdana, Sungai Besi Serdang Perdana, Taman Serdang Perdana, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor

instagram:@Dreax.archieve

Hey there! I'm Yit Nan, and I recently finished my Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Right now, I'm looking for job opportunities in the architecture industry to enhance my skills, gain a deeper understanding of architecture, and apply what I've learned to create great spatial experiences. I love coming up with new ideas and concepts related to space, form, and construction. I'm organized and goaloriented, which helps me handle events, lead teams, and contribute to creative thinking.

"I think in the end, architecture is about what you see, what you experience and what you feel"

LANGUAGE

Chinese

English

Malay

Hakka

Hokkien

- Ma Yan Song

HARD SKILL

Dr afting & Modeling Rhino Revit Sketchup Autocad

Edito rial

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Lightroom

Rendering Enscape Lumion

Docum entation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Additional Sketching Model making Graphic Design

EDUCATION

Tertiary Education (2021-2023)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya [3 x Dean’s List]

Secondary Education (2014-2019)

S ijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

SM Chung Hua No. 1, Kuching

SOFT SKILL

Research

Creativity

Adaptibility

Presentation

Hardworking Team work

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fungya Advertising Sdn. Bhd

2023

Competition & Event 2020

-Advertisement Poster and Logo Design [Graphics Intern]

MOA Architects

-Helping in rendering and CAD drawing [Architect Intern]

INVOLVEMENT

2022

Sustainable Living Essay Competiton

-Project Title: Life in space [Paticipant]

Mutiara hill Sculpture Competition

-Project Title: Ascend [Participant]

2023

Present

TAF (Taylor’s Architecture Festival)

[Student Helper ]

-Held at Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya

TAPSE (Townscape Appraisal for Petaling Street Exhibition

[Exhibition & Installaion Lead ]

-Held at Pasar Seni, Central Market

PAM Merdeka Sketch Competition

-Held in Stadium Merdeka & Stadium Negara [Student Helper]

FTXIV (Taylor,s University SABD bi-annual Future Thinker Forum 145)

[Student Helper ]

-Held at Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya

Taylor,s University SABD bi-annual graduate exhibition

-Ongoing [Workshop Lead]

AWARDS & HONOURS

2022

2023

Taylor,s University Dean’s List Recipient [Semester 4]

Taylor,s University Dean’s List Recipient [Semester 5,6]

CONTENT

Traces of Boat

Jalan

Year

Exchange Hub

Jalan

Year

Caesura

Wellness Centre Plus

Taman Ehsan, Kepong

Year 2 / Semester 4 [Dec

3

Samsara

Dicovery Centre

Kampung Sungai Haji Dorani

Year 2 / Semester 3 [June 2021]

4

Others

Ascend

Mutiara Hill, Semenyih

Mutiara Hill Sculpture Competition [Feb 2023]

Venus

Phoenix, Arizona

Sustainable City Proposal [Nov 2022]

The Final Frontiers

Life in Space

Sustainable Living Competition [Jan 2022]

Creative Civic Centre

Jalan Penang, GeorgeTown

Year 3 / Semester 6 [Dec 2023]

1 Traces of Boat

Nestled within the heart of Georgetown lies the vibrant hub of cultural preservation - a civic center adorned with the echoes of tradition and the essence of fading crafts. Stepping into its welcoming embrace, one is immediately immersed in a tapestry of heritage, where the air hums with the rhythmic symphony of songkok making, the delicate intricacies of rattan weaving, the aromatic dance of joss stick crafting, and the vibrant hues of flower garland creation. The center pulsates with life as seasoned artisans, bearers of ancient wisdom, patiently impart their knowledge to curious souls, their skilled hands moving with a grace born of generations past. Visitors are invited to partake in these time-honored crafts, becoming weavers of stories themselves, as each thread, scent, and petal woven together creates a living narrative of Penang’s rich cultural legacy, ensuring that these vanishing trades endure through the passage of time.

Tutor: Ar Edward Chew

Concept Development

Physical Model

Sail as Roofing

Battens as Sub Structure

Mast as Main Structure

Rattan Weaving

Songkok Making

Flower Garland

Concept Development Physical Model

Sectional Perspective

“From redundancy to renewal, the narrative of George Town unfolds—a testament to the resilience of fading crafts. Once a bustling hub of trades and crafts brought by boat settlers, its cultural identity now stands at the precipice of obscurity. Yet, with each stroke of restoration, we reclaim its essence, bridging past and present, ensuring its legacy

Community Centre

Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Year 3 / Semester 5 [July 2023]

2 Exchange Hub

The community center is envisioned as a dynamic exchange hub, fostering interaction between the main street and back alley, encouraging pauses to activate the site. Emphasizing the social and temporal dimensions, we delve into the intricate relationship between people and space. The social dimension encompasses behaviors and responses to the environment, closely intertwined with the temporal dimension, reflecting the context of human activity.

Circulation, often associated with the movement of blood in the human body, takes on a parallel meaning in architecture, referring to the flow of people within a building or space. In a biomimicry context, the analogy between human movement and blood circulation is striking—the more active the human movement, akin to an increased heartbeat, the more vibrant the space becomes. Increased social activities mirror heightened physiological mechanisms, akin to a thriving heartbeat, indicating the vitality and dynamism of the community center.

Tutor: Dr. Ungku Norani Sonet

Wellness Centre Plus

Taman Ehsan, Kepong

Year 2 / Semester 4 [Dec 2022]

3 Caesura

The caesura can be described as a momentary pause that signifies a rhythmic division within a melody. This slight interruption before the continuation serves to emphasize the importance of pausing in defining continuity. A pause signifies taking a break or halting an activity momentarily, with the intention of resuming or indulging in relaxation or enjoyment during the pause.

This initiative aims to offer a respite from the fast-paced urban lifestyle, particularly for the community, especially young adults. The energy exuded by the children in the vicinity provides optimism for both the younger generation and the elderly, underscoring the significance of maintaining health through the concept of pause and play.

The structured yoga sessions, with their emphasis on pausing the body to quiet the mind and elevate the spirit, contribute to this ethos of pause and play, highlighting the importance of stillness amid movement.

Tutor: Ar Edward Chew

Wellness Centre Plus

The caesura can be described as a momentary pause that signifies a rhythmic division within a melody. This slight interruption before the continuation serves to emphasize the importance of pausing in defining continuity. A pause signifies taking a break or halting an activity momentarily, with the intention of resuming or indulging in relaxation or enjoyment during the pause.

“Community: where unity fosters strength, diversity fuels growth, and compassion binds us together.”

4 Samsara

Dicovery Centre

Kampung Sungai Haji Dorani

Year 2 / Semester 3 [June 2021]

Kampung Sungai Haji Dorani, situated on the west coast of the Peninsula, takes pride in its paddy fields, which are renowned for their exports to other countries. The vibrant hues of the fields shift with the seasons, transitioning from brown-yellowish green to lush green and then to golden before returning to brown. This cyclical transformation mirrors the cycle of life observed in paddy cultivation, where each season sees the crop wither and rejuvenate, reminiscent of the concept of Samsara, prevalent in various Indian religions, symbolizing the perpetual cycle of birth and rebirth.

The significance of Samsara in the paddy fields is underscored by the village’s meticulous water management system, vital for ensuring successful cultivation. Water serves as the lifeblood of the paddy, akin to how blood flows through our veins, essential for its growth. The villagers play a crucial role as facilitators in transporting this precious commodity, acting as couriers of the harvest.

In the symbiotic relationship between water and paddy, reminiscent of the Yin and Yang principle in Chinese culture, the absence of one renders the other incomplete, highlighting their interdependence and essential harmony.

Tutor: Mr. Yoong Chern Li

Paddy plantation space

Exhibition Space

Cultural Passageway

Ascend Mutiara Hill

“In dynamic movement, it dance

Ascend Hill Sculpture

dance with the rhythms of life”

Design Parameters/ Geometry Generation

03 Evolve

The raining renders emphasizing on its sustainabilty on rainwater harvesting system

Spiraling Fibonacci as base raft for projection of point

Projection of triple helixes, utilizing intersecting linesto establish planes

Rotational movements of helixes customized to properous identity of Mutiara Hill & Semenyih

01 Foot Print

02 Dicovery Centre

Rainwater Harvesting Diagram on the sculpture as it could acts as a watering system for the greenery around

Incorporated fragmented finishes & wire frame for long term sustainability and aesthetic value

04 Surface Detail

The spiral(Helix), one of the oldest known symbols, embodies a powerful yet spiritual representation, intertwining concepts of durability and sustainability into physical form.

1:20 Physical Model

Approaches

Human

VENUS

Sustainable City Proposal

Phoenix, Arizona

Year 2 / Semester 4 [Nov 202]

Nestled within the expansive expanse of the Salt River Valley, Phoenix stands as the cornerstone of the Phoenix metropolitan area, characterized by its arid desert climate. Historically, its lifeblood coursed through a network of canals, fostering a flourishing agricultural community. However, the aftermath of World War II witnessed a transformative influx of high-tech enterprises into the valley, coupled with the advent of widespread air conditioning, mitigating the harshness of Phoenix’s scorching summers. Nonetheless, projections suggest a bleak future for Phoenix, as climate change threatens to render it nearly uninhabitable by 2050.

In response, plans have emerged to reimagine the cityscape, envisaging a sustainable urban paradigm. One such proposal envisions the migration of inhabitants into towering structures equipped with ground-level facilities, while employing innovative techniques such as nucleation processes to induce rainfall, thereby crafting a resilient urban ecosystem poised to weather the challenges of the impending climatic upheaval.

Tutor: Ar. Axxu Hoi Jung Wai

Final Frontiers

Life in Space

Sustainable Living Competitions

Year 1 / Semester 2 [Nov 2021]

The year is 2100, the rainforests are all gone, the polar ice caps have melted, and mountains of garbage fill the horizon. This is what will happen if the pollution of the Earth continues on its current path. Humans will always be the biggest threat to the environment. The only way to protect the environment is to leave it alone, just like millions of years ago when humans didn’t exist. The goal is to move most of the human population into living in space pods orbiting around Earth at an altitude of 36000km, creating a community and ecosystem detached from the Earth’s atmosphere.

“I don’t think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space.”

- Stephen Hawking

Participated with

Alfred Lim, Gerald Kho

Tutored by

Dr. Sujatavani

Archives

Semester 1

Exhibition

Semester 3

Semester 4 Group project

Townscape Appraisal Petaling Street Exhibition

Model Making

Acknowledgements

I want to express my sincere thanks to all my tutors during my degree. Your guidance and support have been invaluable throughout my journey. Your dedication to teaching and belief in my abilities have made a significant impact on my education and personal growth. Thank you for everything.

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AD studio 1

Energy Architecture

Sustainable Living

Ar. Edward Chew

Dr. Ungku Norani Sonet

Ar. Edward Chew

Mr. Yoong Chern Li

Ar. Nurul Alia Binti Ahamad

Ar. Lim Wey Shan

Ar. Edwin Chan Yean Liong

Ar. Axxu Hoi Jung Wai