Architectural Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SHAWN NGAN SELECTED WORKS 2018-2021

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

SHAWN NGAN

PROFILE: Briefly about me, I am a keen and determined person that strives to learn new skills to help me become an architect. I have always been interested in designing buildings at a young age.

Through the course of 3 years in NYP, I have learnt software skills such as Autocad, Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup, Lumion, Enscape, Imovie and MS Suite.

Other than software skills, I have gained different types of working experiences from my part-time jobs and internship program. This has helped me with my people skills and be a good team player.

KEY INTERESTS: Singaporean

Architecture Design Interior Design 3D Modeler

YEAR OF BIRTH

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCES (2018-2021):

NATIONALITY

2001

CONTACT NO. +65 9366 1890

EMAIL ADDRESS Shawnjr1011@gmail.com

EDUCATION Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic ( )

YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT (TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY) By combining two timelines, The Teochew Reminisce aims to not only retain the needs of modern society, it also aims to educate its dwellers with the rich profound history of the teochew.

YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT (THE GENIUS OF NATURE) Designed an architecture based on biomimicry from a lobster. Designs are purely derived from lobster’s speciality and movements.

GCE ‘O’ LEVEL Jurongville Secondary School (2014-2017)

YEAR 1 STUDIO PROJECT (THE VILLAGERS & THEIR DWELLING OF MAGIC)

PSLE EXAMINATION Fuhua Primary School (2008-2013)

The project was to pick a site in Little India that was interesting. I designed a barber shop that helped my dweller, an indian barber live his daily life better. Designs were hugely influenced and focused on the barber’s day to day movement.

LANGUAGE PROFICENCY English (Written & Spoken) Mandarin (Spoken)

IT PROFICENCY

WORK EXPERIENCES: Intern, CPG Consultants P L March 2020 - August 2020

MS Office, Autocad, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, Sketchup, Lumion, Enscape, Imovie

Retail Associate, Nike Global Trading April 2019 - June 2019

AWARDS

Banquet Server, Swissotel the Stamford September 2018 - March 2019

Edusave Good Progress Award 2010 (GXVDYH &HUWLILFDWH RI $FDGHPLF $FKLHYHPHQW 7RS

OTHER INTERESTS NYP Open House Student Volunteer 2019 VIA Project - SUNDAC (CCK)

Sales Promoter, Vertagear IT Comex 2019 Cashier, Ichiban Bento November 2017 - March 2018 Factory worker, Tes-Amm Pte Ltd March 2018 - April 2018

FEATURED PROJECTS YEAR 3 STUDIO PROJECT Time Odyssey In A City Of Lost Memories: The Vernacular Neighborhood YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT Travels In Parallel Reality: The Teochew Reminisce YEAR 2 STUDIO PROJECT Genius In Nature: Shell Port YEAR 1 STUDIO PROJECT The Villagers And Their Dwelling of Magic: Chander Road Barber YEAR 3 INDUSTRY PROJECT EBBC: The BuBuNity YEAR 3 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CPG Works

THE VERNACULAR NEIGHBORHOOD

Time Odyssey In A City Of Lost Memories

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With the drastic development in housing conditions over the past decade, Singaporeans are starting to lose the kampung spirit, losing our close relationships with our neighbors. Studies have shown that in the newly designed estates, camaraderie among the new neighbors are not being witnessed as compared to the older estates. Situated in heart of Yishun, 'The Vernacular Neighborhood' aims to create and bring back more social interactions between neighbors through the use of eight different punctuation stops around the estate, bringing back the old Singapore camaraderie.

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH RESEARCH QUESTIONS

How has the modernisation of Singapore affected our interac-tions with our neighbours??

How has the reduced interaction with our neighbours result in the loss of understanding of each race and language?

What is the spatial differences between the architecture throughout the growth of Singapore?

How has the reduced interaction with our neighbours result in the loss of understanding of each race and language?

How did the formation of the clan help the people get back on their feet in Singapore?

What did each clan do in order to survive after the migration? What were the dialects strengths?

PLACES WHERE DIALECTS CAN BE STILL HEARD

SUMMARY OF SPATIAL DIFFERENCES (THEN VS NOW)

TIONG BAHRU SIT BLOCKS (1950s)

BUKIT HO SWEE ESTATE (1960s)

ANG MO KIO (1970s - 1980s)

SEMBAWANG BLUE RIVERVIEW (2000s)

RESEARCH COLLAGES TYPICAL 1800s - 1900s KAMPUNG

1970s RENTAL HOUSING FLATS

DAWSON HDB SITE B (MODERN HDB)

SPECULATION OF PROGRAM

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YISHUN CENTRAL

SITE ANALYSIS FIGURE GROUND

SITE CANAL BUILDINGS

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SITE RESIDENTIAL HOSPITAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION PARK SPORT & RECREATION TRANSPORT COMMERICAL AND RESIDENTIAL

SITE ACCESSIBILITY

SITE YISHUN RING ROAD YISHUN AVE 2 YISHUN CENTRAL YISHUN AVE 3 YISHUN AVE 11 YISHUN AVE 9 OTHER MAJOR ROADS CANAL

GREENERY

SITE CANAL GREENERY

SITE ANALYSIS WIND AND SUN PATH

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DIFFUSE RADIATION DIAGRAM

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SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION PLACES OF “ACCIDENTAL ENCOUNTERS” - WALKWAYS - VOID DECKS - CORRIDORS - STAIRWAY - CYCLING PATH - LIFT LOBBY - LETTERBOX - BARBER SHOP

- FOOD COURT - GYM - RESIDENT’S HANG OUT - BIRD SINGING CORNER - PING-PONG TABLE - COURTYARD - BUS STOP - LAUNDROMAT

- “MAMA” SHOPS - PLAYGROUND - REST BENCHES - CHESS PLAYING TABLE - NEWS KIOSK - CAT FEEDING - FARMING

1. RESIDENTIAL FLATS 2. SONGBIRD APPRECIATION SANCTUARY 3. ‘MAMA’ STOP 4. FLIGHT OF TRANQUILLITY 5. ‘MAKAN’ STOP - FLOOR OF INTERACTION - ENLIGHTENMENT OF FITNESS - LOBBY OF HARVEST - GOSSIP JUNCTION - STOP OF EDUCATION 7. STOP OF ‘WEATHERMAN ESSENTIALS’ 8. TRACK OF INTERACTION

CLASSIFICATION OF ENCOUNTERS

LIFT LOBBY

WALKWAY

ENCOUNTER BETWEEN PEOPLE ARE 3 TO 5 SECONDS LONG - WALKWAYS - VOID DECKS - CORRIDORS - STAIRWAY

- CYCLING PATH - COURTYARD

RESIDENT’S HANGOUT

ENCOUNTER BETWEEN PEOPLE ARE MORE THAN 1 MINUTE LONG - LIFT LOBBY - LETTERBOX

- BUS STOP - ‘MAMA’ STOP

ENCOUNTER BETWEEN PEOPLE ARE DEPENDENT ON N AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT BY PEOPLE THERE - REST BENCHES - FOOD COURT - MEDICAL CLINIC - GYM - RESIDENT’S HANG OUT - CAT FEEDING - LAUNDROMAT

- BIRD SINGING CORNER - PING-PONG TABLE - PLAYGROUND - CHESS PLAYING TABLE - NEWS KIOSK - FARMING -BARBER SHOP

MAIN FACTORS THAT AFFECT ENCOUNTERS

SUNLIGHT SPACES WITH DIRECT SUNLIGHT ARE LESS VISITED BY PEOPLE WHICH RESULTS IN LESS AND QUICK ENCOUNTERS

HABITIUS + FORM FUNCTIONS EXPLORATION FLIGHT OF TRANQUILITY REST BENCHES + STAIRWAY

LOBBY OF HARVEST FARMING + LIFT LOBBY

VENTILATION SPACES WITH GOOD VENTILATION AND SHADE ARE MOST LIKELY TO ATTRACT PEOPLE WHICH RESULTS IN MORE ENCOUNTERS

HABITIUS + FORM FUNCTIONS EXPLORATION SONGBIRD APPRECIATION SANCTUARY BIRD SINGING + STAIRWAY

ENLIGHTENMENT OF FITNESS EXERCISING + VOID DECK

‘MAMA’ STOPS

‘MAMA’ SHOPS + CYCLING PATH

MAKAN PIAZZA

EATING + COURTYARD

THE VERNACULAR NEIGHBORHOOD

PUNCTUATION STOPS (WITHIN NEIGHBORS) OF TRANQUILITY 1 FLIGHT LIFT LOBBY + STAIRWAY + REST BENCHES

OF ITERACTION 2 FLOOR ENLIGHTENMENT OF FITNESS + GOSSIP JUNCTION + STOP OF EDEUCATION + LOBBY OF HARVEST

GOSSIP JUNCTION BEING DESIGNED LIKE A JUNCTION, ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE FLOOR OF INTERACTION WILL PASS BY THE BENCHES, CREATING FOR MORE INTERACTIONS

LOBBY OF HARVEST FARMING AREA FOR RESIDENTS TO PLANT THIER FRUITS/VEGETABLES. PEOPLE WITH GREEN HANDS ARE ABLE TO PASS DOWN KNOWLEDGE

PROLONGED STAIRWAY DESIGN MAKING RESIDENT PASS BY THE BENCHES & LIFT BEFORE MOVING ONTO ANOTHER LEVEL, WHICH CREATES MORE OPPORTUNITY FOR ENCOUNTERS

ENLIGHTENMENT OF FITNESS RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO COME TO THIS LEVEL TO ENJOY THE BREEZE AND SUNSHINE WHILE EXERCISING

STOP OF EDUCATION CHILDCARE CENTRE WHEREBY RESIDENTS CAN DROP THEIR KIDS OFF WHEN THEY ARE AT WORK

SEQUENCE OF PUNCTUATION STOPS (FOOD DELIVERY RIDER) STOPS 1 ‘MAMA’ CO-OP GROCERY STORE + RESIDENTIAL FLATS

STOP 2 ‘MAKAN’ FOOD STORE + RESIDENTIAL FLAT + FOOD CATERER DIRECT PRIVATE LIFT UP TO CHILDCARE FOR FOOD CATERING

DIRECT PRIVATE LIFT UP TO LOBBY OF HARVEST FOR HARVESTING

INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING. ABLE TO VIEW THE BIRDS

OPERATED BY RESIDENT INGREDIENTS USED ARE FROM LOBBY OF HARVEST

OF ‘WEATHERMAN ESSENTIALS’ 3 STOP LAUNDROMAT + BARBER SHOP + WEATHER BROADCAST

APPRECIATION SANCTUARY 4 SONGBIRD BIRDSINGING + STAIRWAY + TOWER CONNECTOR

+ RESIDENTIAL FLAT RESIDENTS CAN COMPLETE MISCELLANEOUS MANDATORY ACTIVITIES (WASHING LAUNDRY & GETTING HAIRCUT) WHEN IT IS RAINING

ENCLOSED STAIRCASE CONNECTING THE THREE DIFFERENT SPACES TOGETHER

OPERATED BY RESIDENT

COMPUTER ROOM TO MONITOR WEATHER WEATHER BROADCASTING ITEMS. GONG WHEN RAIN HAS STOPPED, HITTING OF METAL PILLARS WHEN RAIN IS COMING

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TRACK OF INTERACTION

CYCLING PATH + WALKWAY + BICYCLE SHOP

2 DOOR FUNCTION BEFORE ENTERING CREATES SPACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE AFRAID OF BIRDS BUT STILL WANT TO ADMIRE THEM

GREY - WALKWAY BRICK RED - CYCLING PATH AROUND THE ESTATE

BICYCLE STANDS FOR RIDERS WHO DECIDE TO ALIGHT AND STOP

BICYCLE SHOP WHICH REPAIRS BIKES AD PROVIDES RIDNG LESSONS TO CHILDREN

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SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B

LEVEL NINE 22000mm

LEVEL EIGHT 19250mm

LEVEL SEVEN 16500mm

LEVEL SIX 13750mm

LEVEL FIVE 11000mm

LEVEL FOUR 8250mm

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LEVEL NINE 22000mm

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CONSTRUCTION DRAWING OF SONGBIRD APPRECIATION SANCTUARY

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STEEL ROD WHITE PINE

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THE TEOCHEW REMINISCE

TRAVELS IN PARALLEL REALITY

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The whole concept behind The Techew Reminisce was to bring back the forgetten history and memories of the teochew that were once buried under modern society. It is a fact that our ancestral roots have been long forgotten and neglected.

Not only does the architecture retains the needs of modern society, it aims to educate its dwellers with the rich profound history of the teochew. The Teochew Reminisce is a combination of a shopping mall, a columbarium and a monument.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH In the early 1950s, the chairman of Ngee Ann Kongsi had sought to develop the land owned by the organisation at Orchard Road to raise funds for its charitable activites. To make way for the development, Ngee Ann Kongsi began exhuming the Tai Shan Ting cemetery. The first building to be completed on the site of the former cemetery was Ngee Ann Build-ing, which opened in 1957. This 10-storey building housed apartments and shops. In 1963, the land next to Ngee Ann Building was leased to an Indonesian company, which built Wisma Indonesia. Ngee Ann Building was torn down in 1985 and the area redeveloped into Ngee Ann City, which opened in 1993. The revenue from Ngee Ann City continues to allow Ngee Ann Kongsi to fund its educational and charitable projects. The building itself resembles the curved structure of traditional Teochew headstones, and the five flagpoles in front of it are joss sticks. The fountain represents wine as an offering. It was designed in this way in order to appease the spirits who used to rest there.

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH

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MAPS OF AREA AROUND NGEE ANN CITY SCALE 1 : 2000

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TIMELINE OF TEOCHEW PEOPLE IN THE 1960S The Teochew people also known as Chaozhou Ren in Mandarin, are a Han chinese people native to the historical Chaozhou Prefecture (now the Chaoshan Region) of Eastern Guangdong Province who speak the Teochew dialect.

THE ACT OF PRAYING

CONSOLIDATION AND COMPARISON OF ELEMENTS PAST (CEMETERY) Ancestors Memories DNA Heritage Connection Transportation Gathering Food Praying Routine

PRESENT (SHOPPING MALL) Flowers Offerings Quiet Legacy Congested Reminisce Ritual

TIMELINE OF NEW PROGRAM PERSON VISITING ‘THE TEOCHEW REMINISCE’

Material Money Noisy Busy Aimlessly Implusive Gathering Spacious

SECTIONAL PROGRAM COLLAGE

PROGRAM COLLAGES CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

FORM EXPLORATION

FORM EXPLORATION

TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES

SHOPPING MALL

VICE

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MONUMENT WALKW

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COLUMBARIUM

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ENTRANCES

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RENDERED VIEW OF THE TEOCHEW REMINISCE

RENDERED VIEW OF MONUMENT WALKWAY

RENDERED VIEW OF COLUMBARIUM

RENDERED VIEW OF COLUMBARIUM

SHELL PORT

GENIUS IN NATURE

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In this project, we were tasked to choose a ‘Genius’ from nature which can either be plants, insects, animals or natural phenomenon and a scenario. We then have to research and observe its details, textures, surfaces, patterns structural system, functions and identify one that fascinates us from the ‘guru’. The chosen discovery will be the ‘Genius’/ ‘Guru’ that guide us throughout the design process. For my guru, I chose the lobster because I was fascinated by its the tail movements when it escapes from its predator. I began to study the movements, creating and exploring various forms along the way. The main concept of the shell port is the lobster’s shell. The four huge shell-like structures are the main frame of the structure. It is placed in such a way it mimics the lobster’s flexibility. Inside the building is where fisherman can come and enjoy the stay here and be protected.

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH LOBSTER MOVEMENT

LOBSTER MOLTING

LOBSTER DIET

SMALL FISH

MOLLUSK

SHRIMP

WORMS

KELP

LOBSTER TAIL When you think of lobsters and armor, the obvious connection would be their hard shells. What makes the lobster’s tail special is not the exoskeleton but the flexible translucent membrane on the other side of the crustaceans’ tails. Scientists have determined that the membrane is actually a hydrogel - it's composed of 90 percent water, with the other 10 percent made up mostly of chitin, ZKLFK LV D ÀEURXV PDWHUL DO FRPPRQO\ IRXQG LQ VKHOOV DQG H[RVNHOHtons. In fact, the membrane actually turned out to be the world's toughest natural hydrogel, beating out materials such as animal skin and natural rubber, and roughly matching the strength of industrial rubber composites.

STUDY MODELS MODEL 1

MODEL 2

MODEL 3

MODEL 4

FINAL MODEL

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RENDERED VIEW OF SHELL PORT

RENDERED VIEW OF BOAT ENTRANCE

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RENDERED VIEW OF STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK

CHANDER ROAD BARBER

THE VILLAGERS AND THEIR DWELLING OF MAGIC

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In this project, we were given an area in Little India and were tasked to survey the site and identify 3 different locations where architecture and its environment generate a vibrant settings of life within the marked bound-ary. From the 3 different locations, we had to choose one of the location and find a dweller/villager we find interesting and want to look more into, to create a new space for them. Each and every dweller/villager we see and discover would have their own type of magic, and we need to be able to use that magic as a guide to help us create/enhance their livelihood, to maximise their user experience.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION My chosen dweller/villager is an employee working at a barber shop located along Chander Road beside Park Hotel 22 Little India. He is a shy person but at the same time potrays a cheerful demeanour which urges you to have a coversation with him. During his rest time, he would usually be sitting inside the shop waiting for customers while enjoying the air conditioning. He has many regular customers that come in for a cut als conversing about life. He is the only barber in the shop. He works from 10am - 10pm. After the haircut, the customer would pay at the telephone shop right beside his shop.

The boss of the telephone shop owns the barber shop too. His movements are very limited.

ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS PLACE OF REST FOR DWELLER

HUMAN MOVEMENT

DWELLER MOVEMENT

PLACES TO SIT

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PLACES WHERE CUSTOMERS SIT

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SITE ANALYSIS LAYERS ACTIVITIES OF SURROUNDINGS

ACCESS ROAD

BARBERS

MY BARBER SHOP

HOTEL

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JEWELLERY TALL BUILDING FLOWERS FOOD CLOTHING TEMPLE MY BARBER SHOP

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MY BARBER SHOP

MY BARBER SHOP

TEMPLE

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HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

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MAGIC STATEMENT

MY BARBER SHOP BARBERS

A CONFIDANT OF BUSY RAZORS, BRUSHING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANY, EXPANDING CONNECTIONS

DESIGN PROCESS - EXPANSION STUDY MODELS CINEMATIC FORMS

QUALITY

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ACCESSIBLE ENTER

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DIVERT BROADEN

ELONGATED ENLARGED

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RELATIONSHIP

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3D MODEL

The 3D Model is a representation of how the architecture for my dweller would be. This architecture connects to the actual barber shop. The first level is extendable. It can be pulled in and out. The reason why it is expandable is so that my dweller would be able to connect to more people. As he does not have a proper rest area, the second level is a personal living space for him. He can place furniture for him to make it feel like home.

SECTION PLAN

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THE BUBUNITY FIRST RUNNER-UP

ORGANIZERS: EBBC AND NANYANG POLYTECHNIC TEAM MEMBERS: MANUEL, ARTINA, MEGAN, ALICIA AND SHAWN

EBBC INDUSTRY PROJECT

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The name BuBu-Nity derives from the word BuBu (which means 'Fish Trap' in Malay) and Nity from 'Community'. In the event of a flood/tsunami, food will be scarce, the design of the BuBuNity promotes for a fishing community. Our cabin design instills community living, allowing each cabin to connect with others to form a community. Each cabin would serve a different purpose from the other, all providing the essentials in an emergency shelter. The BuBuNity would be able to house a maximum of 20-25 refugees.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION The industry project aims to provide students with an immersive design experience where students are given real-life industry relevant design briefs. Real-life design office environment is simulated where students will work on a series of closely supervised design projects with industry-relevant guidelines, schedule and standards. Students will apply knowledge and skills accumulated through earlier stages of their studies into actual application while working on the projects.

Coping with natural disasters and global pandemics has called for a major re-think into architecture and its capacity to respond effectively to offer design alternatives and adapt to its changing environment and requirements.

In times of volatility and uncertainty, we strive to seek for innovative proposals which re-think the idea of “Shelter”. Being temporal, dismountable and being able to be re-appropriated where necessary. A “Shelter” which is able to be quickly assembled and deployed for any critical or emergency needs in a short period of time. Below are some of the qualities which we encourage the proposals to focus on: -

Resilient to weather Sustainable to the environment Affordable and cost effective Modular and implementable Ability to be dismantled

USA SAN MATEO FLOOD ZONE MAP

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DESIGN CONCEPT - FLOOD SITUATION

NO FLOOD SITUATION

FLOOD SITUATION During a flood situation entire building is designed to rise up in its dock and float there, remaining buoyed by the flood waters.

DESIGN CONCEPT - FORM OF SHELTER

A roly-poly toy, round-bottomed doll, tilting doll, tumbler or wobbly man is a round-bottomed toy, usually egg-shaped, that tends to right itself when pushed at an angle, and does this in seeming contradiction to how it should fall. The toy is typically hollow with a weight inside the bottom hemisphere. The placement of this weight is such that the toy has a center of mass below the center of the hemisphere, so that any tilting raises the center of mass. When such a toy is pushed over, it wobbles for a few moments while it seeks the upright orientation, which has an equilibrium at the minimum gravitational potential energy.

DESIGN CONCEPT - FORM OF SHELTER

Originally a 'geodesic' was the shortest route between two points on earth. Nowadays,it's used to describe a tent where the poles criss-cross over the surface, intersecting to form triangles. This distributes the stress across the structure, making it the most stable type of tent for extreme weather conditions.

MASSING MODEL OF INITIAL IDEA

TOP OF THE TENT

SHAPE OF ‘WOBBLY MAN’

FUNCTIONS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER With the use of sustainable materials, our aim is to design a shelter that is easy to construct and dismantle without the use of much tools.The shelter would serve as a place of refuge providing the essential requirements of human survival.

WINDOW (EC AND PVC SHEET)

The windows provide for natural sunlight

STRUCTURAL FRAMES: (PALLET)

The frames are held together with screws and nails

ROOFTOP ACCESS: (PALLET)

Serves as an additional route of escape, in situations where the whole BuBu sinks

DOOR BRIDGE: (PALLET)

Allows for easy connectivity with the other shelters when opened. Also serves as an escape floor

FLOATING ELEMENTS: (PALLET AND PYLON)

The EC Composite serve as floor deckings and pylon below deckings allows the house to float in the events of flood.

SPATIAL FUNCTIONS RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL

MAIN FURNITURES/ITEMS:

MAIN FURNITURES/ITEMS:

Foldable Cushion, Solar Tall Lamp, Storage box (assembled from excess EC composite to a table for activities), Clothing stand (made by surrounding branches and can be used in forms during emergency)

Bedding Support (Excess EC composite that creates an extra layer of floating device), Portable Lamp, Radio for Emergency Broadcast

KITCHEN

RESTROOM

RESTROOM

KITCHEN

MAIN FURNITURES/ITEMS:

MAIN FURNITURES/ITEMS:

Barrels (Contains fresh water for drinking/shower), Light Partitions for cubicles (Excess EC composite), Drain/Holes on the ground, Portable Lamp, Plastic Pail

Foldable Kitchen Tops, Portable Gas Stove, Barrels (with collection of rainwater) for dishwashing and cleaning, Fruit Crates (Excess EC composite), Portable Cooler (Fridge)

ROOF PLAN OF ENTIRE BUBUNITY

SCALE 1:80

NORTH ELEVATION OF SINGLE BUBU

SCALE 1:50

SECTION OF SINGLE BUBU

SCALE 1:25

WEST ELEVATION OF SINGLE BUBU

SCALE 1:50

3D MODEL

RENDERED VIEW OF BUBU COMMUNITY

RENDERED VIEW OF BUBU COMMUNITY

RENDERED VIEW OF SINGLE BUBU

RENDERED VIEW OF SINGLE BUBU

CPG WORKS (INTERNSHIP)

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

During my 6 month internship at CPG, I was able to experience first-hand of how the Architecture Industry functions and works. I have participated in overseas projects ranging from Singapore, Vietnam and China. The projects are mainly design competitions, masterplans and renovation project, which has allowed me to pick up and practice my software skills from what I have learnt from school. Being part of the healthcare team in CPG, I was also exposed to the healthcare industry, picking up the different terminologies and healthcare planning.

DIALYSIS CENTRE IN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Throughout the course of the 24-week internship, this project is the one that I feel I contributed most to and gained the most experience from. This local renovation project is for a community hospital. The clients had engaged us in coming up with a proposal for a new scheme for their hospital. There were only 3 people involved in this project, Martin (Mentor), Paul (Supervisor) and myself. My role in this project was to do the 3D modelling in SketchUp and provide assistance in the PowerPoint Presentation Report. After completion of this project, I have learnt more about the way CPG does their reports. CPG always applies a similar way of formatting their report framework. Other than providing with design schemes, we also provide various propositions and strategies for the client, such as information on Garden Therapy, Importance of Design for Maintainability, SMART Facilities Management and many more. Besides learning new propositions and strategies in this project, I have also managed to learn a new software called SketchUp which I used to model up the floor plan on the right. Learning how to use this software is very essential as it allows me to come up with models much quicker than Rhino. I am very grateful as have took part in this project as I have learnt valuable hard/soft skills which I can apply to my projects in the future. I feel that this would my most notable contribution to CPG as I was the one that modelled up the 3D model and stitched up the presentation report together.

PUBLIC CORRIDOR

REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT ROOM MDRO & HEP B+ ENTRANCE

HEP ISO

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

DEPARTMENT OFFICE

FEMALE WC

MALE WC

RESUS RM BIOMED & TECH RM

STORE

STAFF ENTRANCE

SLUCIE

SERVICE/STAFF CORRIDOR

NURSE STATION

COW & EQUIPMENT BAYS

RECEPTION

PATIENT CORRIDOR

STAFF CORRIDOR

PUBLIC CORRIDOR

MAIN ENTRANCE

PUBLIC CORRIDOR

FIRE EXIT

AHU ROOM

STAFF MALE

STAFF FEMALE

NURSE STATION

AIR LOCK ISO

3D ISOMETRIC AND DESIGN FEATURES

ISOLATION ROOMS

TYPICAL DIALYSIS CUBICLES (RECLINER/BED)

TYPICAL IN-PATIENT DIALYSIS CUBICLES

RESUSCITATION / TREATMENT ROOM

STAFF & SUPPORT CLUSTER

RECEPTION WITH VITALS / MEASUREMENT

HOLDING BAY

OVERALL SECTIONAL VIEWS

FIRE EXIT

MEETING ROOM

STAFF CORRIDOR

PUBLIC TOILET

DEPARTMENT OFFICE

SECTIO

NURSE STATION

DIALYSIS STATION

SECTIO

A

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

RECEPTION/VITALS & MEASUREMENT

MAIN ENTRANCE

B

HOLDING BAY

ON - A

ON - B

RESUS/ TREATMENT

BIOMED & TECH ROOM

STORE

STAFF TOILETS

OVERALL SECTIONAL VIEWS

HOLDING BAY

TYPICAL INPATIENT DIALYSIS CUBICLES

SECTIO

ISOLATION ROOM

NURSE STATION

DIALYSIS STATIONS

SECTIO

C

D

FOYER

ISOLATION

ON - C

ON - D

DIALYSIS STATIONS

STAFF CORRIDOR

RECEPTION/ VITALS & MEASUREMENT

VIGNETTES AND 3D VIEWS

RECEPTION & VITALS/MEASUREMENTS

HOLDING BAY

STAFF CORRIDOR & EQUIPMENT BAY/ STAFF BASES & DIALYSIS PODS

TYPICAL IN-PATIENT DIALYSIS CUBICLES

PATIENT CORRIDOR

TYPICAL DIALYSIS STATIONS (RECLINED POSITION)

NURSE STATION FOR MDRO/ HEP-B PATIENTS

ISOLATION ROOMS