Ya Yue D.Arch Portfolio

I have been interested in Design, Architecture and the Built Environment from a young age. This was partially influenced by my regular family travels to China and various exploration nature walks in Singapore that have in turn veered me Green-concentric design.

I enjoy using Architectural/3D modelling software’s like Revit, Enscape & AutoCAD and am currently trying to self learn SketchUp. I aim to live a fulfilled life with rich experiences so I have involved myself in many NYP CCAs as member and as an EXCO in 2 CCAs. I worked part time jobs before and excelled in my various workplaces. My hobbies and interests include content creation with Young NTUC, tutoring and music on the side.

CAI YA YUE “ “

Phone: +65 8756 6505

Email: yayue1105@gmail.com

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Nanyang Polytechnic (current)

Diploma in Architecture

St. Hilda’s Secondary School

GCE O’ Level

ChongZheng Primary School

PSLE

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer, Supreme Houzz Design (Current)

Space planning, Design proposal, Project management, site supervision and coordination of subcontractors as well as simple submission documents to HDB and BCA.

Atome Brand Ambassador (Feb 2023 - May 2023)

Promoted the use of Atome for checkout at various merchants Nationwide and achieved top 20 performing Brand Ambassadors in Singapore.

Freelance English Tutor (2021-2023)

Taught 4 students English at Sec 2NA, Sec 4 Express and 2 China students looking to study in Singapore respectively and helped them to achieve letter grade differences.

AWARDS

Design for Change 2023 Participation

ECHA Award (2020)

Edusave Good Progress Award (2020)

NYAA Silver Level (2020)

School Character award (Commitment Our Resolve)

Subject Award Best in English Language Express (2020)

SKILLS

AutoCad

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

D5 Render

Photoshop

Illustrator

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Senior Peer Supporter (Ongoing)

Students’ Union Subcomm (2022-2023)

Content Creator for Young NTUC

Peer Supporter Club Events Head EXCO

CCG Arts Council EXCO

SDM Club, Architecture Course Representative (2022-2023)

Multiple school level, national level performing arts performances

Boys’ Brigade Vice-Chairman position (2020-2021)

LANGUAGES

English (Writen & Spoken)

Chinese (Written & Spoken)

01

THE SCHOOL OF BEING STUDIO WORK

AUGUST 2023

02

REDESIGN OF PUNGGOL LIBRARY ARCHITECTONICS

JUNE 2023

04

REJUVE-FITNESS DESIGN FOR CHANGE JUNE 2023

CATHAY GREEN

GREEN

06

WAYO KENCHIKU

BIM DESIGN PROJECT JANUARY 2023

07 SIDE PROJECT INTERIOR DESIGN OCTOBER 2023 (4 MONTHS)

08

Bukit Merah Town Centre Placemaking Idea DESIGN CHALLENGE 2024

DFCC 2024 DESIGN CHALLENGE 2024

SCAN ME!

THE SCHOOL OF BEING (BIOMIMICRY)

STUDIO WORK | THE SCHOOL OF BEING

This project focused on learning from nature and emulating the qualities of our chosen nature guru into our architecture. The guru i decided to go with was the pangolin, focusing on the form and structure of the pangolin as well as its curling scales on its back.

YEAR AUGUST 2023

INSPIRATION

The need for such a school arises especially with our society’s current state with woke culture and movements shedding a spotlight on the genuine issue of mental well-being and the effects of negligence towards it.

With a strong focus on the Japanese mental well-being cultural traditions of Shojin ryori, Ikigai, Zazen Meditation, and Shinrin Yoku create.

FORM IDEATION

After deep research into the pangolin’s structure and lifestyle patterns, I focused on the unique form of the pangolin’s curling scales and how the pangolin stands and walks on 2 legs rather than 4 by establishing a solid center of gravity.

The design was also influenced by studying how a pangolin sleeps curling around tree branches. To recreate that experience in my school, I designed a climbing wall connection from levels 2 to 5 and then down to levels 3 to 5 for them to experience a cozy “hanging” sleeping experience for themselves.

DYNAMISM

This school focuses on dynamism drawing inspiration from the pangolin and its wonderful structure that allows its scales to curl open and close at any given time and the pangolin lifestyle in the aspect of forms.

Materiality of Space in consideration of sustainability

As the name suggests, the school of being is centered around the focus on psycho-emotional well-being. This alluring space that intriguingly presents itself as something out of this world yet seemingly grounded in nature brings about a certain sense of poetic irony seeing that our psycho-emotional well-being is seemingly something of an almost spiritual realm that’s out of reach yet grounded so deeply within all of us as our first nature.

PROPOSED REDESIGN OF PUNGGOL LIBRARY

ARCHITECTONICS | PUNGGOL LIBRARY

This projects focus was to analyse an existing library and propose sustainable and better thought out designs in terms of materials and detailing.

YEAR

JUNE 2023

ARCHITECTONIC STUDIES: PUNGGOL REGIONAL LIBRARY

Implemented the use of evoDECK instead of having steel handles to reduce risk of static shocks and having a railing that’s too cold to touch evoDECK helps add on to the timber facade throughout the library evoDECK brings the positive traits of wood such as sustainability and low electrical conductivity.

Implemented the use of Electrochromic windows rather than sticking with a basic double glazing window to allow for adjusting of tinting at different times of day with different light intensities to help UV levels and save energy. It helps with the ambience and providing views for the library users when reading, doing work etc.

Implemented the use of USG Boral Ensemble™ Ceiling Panels for better acoustics considering it is a library, thus adding new functionality to the ceiling panels. The new ceiling panels can cover up exposed pipes and HVAC etc. The new panels add to the white aesthetic of the library and are highly durable and sustainable with a leader grade in SGBC.

Lifts/Escalators/Ramps/Stairs

SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

CATHAY GREEN NEXUS: OASIS OF ENTERTAINMENT

STUDIO WORK | CATHAY GREEN

The Cathay Green Nexus is a vibrant and innovative space for young people to access a range of services and activities that promote sustainability, mental wellness, and entertainment and fun. The hub is located on the site of Cathay Green, a former green backyard that has been transformed into a green oasis in the heart of the city.

YEAR FEBRUARY 2024

INSPIRATION

The hub’s design is inspired by the site’s history and context, incorporating elements of cinema community, five-foot walkways, and urban nature.

CONCEPT

The hub features a communal green gathering space that can host events, workshops, and performances, a wellness green space that offers counselling, mindfulness, and yoga classes, a creative busking space that provides resources for aspiring artists, and youth that like to party. It also features a garden that grows organic produce and hosts environmental education programs.

The hub aims to foster a sense of community and belonging among the diverse youth population and to empower them to pursue their passions and goals. This being achieved through contextual historical studies of entertainment in the past. The Cathay Green Nexus is more than just a place - it is a movement of young people to bring hope in a devastating socio-political landscape and inspire the youth to strive for a brighter harmonious world.

Level 1

Features a green open space and an intimate reading space and wellness centre inspired by the green “backyard” dhoby ghaut green and the shading louvres of the cathay building.

Level 2

Features an intimate walkway space enveloping the building inspired by the five footways and the community theatre inspired by drive in cinemas of the past and lastly an open community workshop inspired by the spirit of natural gathering through sun shading.

Level 3

Features a beautiful spacious dance floor and busking stage with a wonderful viewing deck and good ventilation inspired by the arts and entertainment surrounding the site historically, specifically the nightclubs and busking culture.

Level 4

Features a beautiful pool paying homage to the fresh water stream in dhoby ghaut in the past and being the last part of the wellness experience with a beautiful viewing point to watch the sunset and experience the breeze.

The Cathay Green Nexus has been optimised to capitalise on the prominent North wind flow and wind comfort levels to deliver a breezy open and well ventilated space that allows for lesser cooling and helps with meeting the goals of better sustainability. The sun analysis exposure has been taken into consideration as well to provide a well shaded but well lit space for community to gather naturally and get in touch with nature.

SCALE BAR 1:1000

REJUVE-FITNESS

DESIGN FOR CHANGE | REJUVE-FITNESS

My Team set out to address inclusitivity in spaces pertaining to health and wellness, to address the issues by rejuvenating existing fitness corner spaces and the equipment.The entire render was modelled by myself in Revit and rendered in enscape.

YEAR JUNE 2023

SCAN ME!

CONCEPTUALISATION

Inviting and inclusive spaces draws communities together. Furthermore, a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere makes individuals feel at ease, encourages social interaction, and promotes a positive experience.

Rejuve-Fitness introduces an electrochromic glass shelter which acts as a shield from rain and UV exposure. It allows ample natural light to enter which creates a positive impact on the individual mood and well-being.

VISION

The vision of Rejuve-fitness is to create a safe inclusive community for people of all abilities around Singapore that encourages wellness and connections.

“REVAMP,RE-INNOVATE, REJUVENATE.”

GREEN REDESIGN MULTIUSE PROJECT

BUILDING SYSTEM | GREEN REDESIGN (DALVEY)

This Project explored the deployment of active and passive green design strategies through good building systems design aimed at achieving the green mark gold plus SLE criteria.

YEAR FEBRUARY 2023

WAYO KENCHIKU

SHIBA INU CAFE

BIM DESIGN PROJECT | THEMED CAFE

This project looks at exploring a modern take of a cultural themed dog cafe combined with a modern day teppanyaki grill through the use of BIM.

YEAR JANUARY 2023

SCAN ME!

Elevation

SIDE PROJECT (INTERIOR DESIGN)

PRACTICAL EXPERIMENT PROJECT | SUPREME HOUZZ DESIGN STUDIO

I joined a local interior design company (supreme houzz design studio) during my semester break to gain valuable real insights into a sector of the built environment on my own accord.

YEAR OCTOBER 2023 (4 MONTHS)

CONCEPTUALISATION

During my Year 1 Semester 2 polytechnic break, I joined supreme houzz studio, a local interior design companyto gain valuable real insights into a sector of the built environment on my own accord. I was truly blessed with the opportunity to spearhead and oversee the project all on my own with little guidance from my supervisor. I worked on a jobsite at 659B Punggol East, where the client tasked me to design and propose a modern industrial styled house with an open concept kitchen.

We redid the kitchen cabinets, countertop, bedroom wardrobes, full toilet redesign and electrical works. I liaised with various main contractors and suppliers and handled the full project from design proposal to home handover.

Floor Plan

BUKIT MERAH TOWN CENTRE

PLACEMAKING IDEA

COMPETITION

LOREM IPSUM | LOREM IPSUMZ

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YEAR 2024

DESIGN FOR CHANGE 2024

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

LOREM IPSUM | LOREM IPSUM

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