Architecture Portfolio - Yee Zhi Yu

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

YEE ZHI YU

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

SELECTED ARCHITECTURAL WORKS 2022 - 2023

YEE ZHI YU

I studied architecture at Nanyang Polytechnic. I developed an interest in arts since primary school and was offered O-Level Art in secondary school while I was taking my N-Level. I decided to take architecture in poly to explore and further my interest in the design industry.

PROFILE

YEE ZHI YU

5 MARCH 2004

SINGAPOREAN

LANGUAGE

English (Written & Spoken)

Chinese (Spoken)

CONTACT

+65 91862366 zhiyuyee122@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/yee-zhiyu-a45353305

EDUCATION

Diploma in Architecture Nanyang Polytechnic 2022 - Present

Polytechnic Foundation Programme 2022

Completed N Level

CHIJ Katong Convent 2021

INTERESTS

Drawing

Painting

PROGRAMMES

Archifest 2023 Interim - Wayfinding for Healthcare

10 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023

Polytechnic Forum

15 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

Singapore Young Leaders Programme - National Youth Council Leaders Course

24 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

SKILLS

AWARDS

SDM DIRECTOR LIST 2023/2024S2, Nanyang Polytechnic

SDM DIRECTOR LIST 2023/2024S1, Nanyang Polytechnic

SDM DIRECTOR LIST 2022/2023S2, Nanyang Polytechnic

SDM DIRECTOR LIST 2022/2023S1, Nanyang Polytechnic

POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME AWARD (Design & Media Cluster), Nanyang Polytechnic

1st, SPECTRUM ART COMPETITION 2021, Nanyang Polytechnic

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD 2020 Best in Combined Humanities (Social Studies, Literature), CHIJ Katong Convent

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD 2020 Best in Art, CHIJ Katong Convent

STUDIO MODELS

01 ‘THE SPIRAL GINGER PRESCHOOL’

‘JAPANESE ONSEN BATHHOUSE’

‘REDESIGN OF CENTENNIAL

MODELS INTERESTS

BATHHOUSE’

06 ‘THE SERIES OF TIGERS’

07 ‘LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE TRIPTYCH’

CENTENNIAL TREE HOUSE’

THE SPIRAL GINGER PRESCHOOL

STUDIO PROJECT | GENIUS IN NATURE : The Channeling Bracts of Red Button Ginger

While exploring the natural order of plants and animals in their living habitats, we had to create spaces and structures with programs inspired from the plant or animal we chose. I chose to study the Red Button Ginger plant. The ‘genius’ of the plant involves the channeling of rainwater that flows between the overlapping bracts.

RED BUTTON GINGERS ‘COSTUS WOODSONII MAAS’

Red Buttons Gingers are cone shaped plants with bright red bracts with a waxy surface. They have overlapping red bracts that are tightly compacted. The genius comes from how it channels rainwater that flows between the bracts and down to the leaves where the water go to the roots.

GLASS FACADE

TIMBER FRAMES

TIMBER FRAMES

GLASS PANELS

ALUMINIUM FACADE

TIMBER FLOORS

TIMBER PILLARS

GLASS ROOF GLASS PANELS

TIMBER FRAMES

TIMBER FLOOR

TIMBER SUPPORTING PILLAR

ALUMINIUM FACADE

GLASS PANEL

POINT FIXES

TIMBER

ENTRANCE / RECEPTION

INDOOR PLAY AREA

CLASSROOM FOR AGES 1-2

RAIN GARDENS

The design revolves around the bustling atmosphere of Glutton’s Square. Glutton’s Square was one of the most popular street dining venues in Singapore in the 1970s. Youths who are passionate in becoming young entrepreneurs themselves will have opportunity to do so in this youth hub.

PROJECT NARRATIVE:

In the heart of the community lies a vibrant and transformative space. A youth hub that is a nexus of dreams, innovations and giving. The essence of this youth hub revolves around empowering young minds to create, thrive and make a positive impact.

HISTORY OF

GLUTTON’S SQUARE:

Many entrepreneurs established businesses around Orchard after it became a residential estate in the late 1800s. In 1966, these hawkers were relocated to an open space facing the present Centrepoint, known as Glutton’s Square (now Orchard Central). This space served as a carpark in the day and into a bustling openair hawker centre in the evening.

SITE ANALYSIS - Cathay Green & Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

SUNANALYSIS WINDDIRECTIONANALYSIS

BLUE DOTTED LINES - ROUTE FROM BENCOOLEN MRT & ROUTE FROM DHOBY GHAUT MRT

17.52MM THK LAMINATED CLEAR GLASS

HEAVY DUTY R11 HOMOGENEOUS TILES

CONCRETE SLAB ON BONDEK SHEET TO ENGINEER’S DETAIL

125X125X30KG/M UB

DIA.100 STEEL BRACING

DIA.100 STEEL CIRCULAR HOLLOW SECTION

RC COLUMN

150 THK. RC SLAB

600 THK. PILE CAP

R.C. JACK IN-PILE

DIA.1000

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

CONCEPT DESIGNS:

VERY CLOSELY PACKED ‘Intimacy’

Each module of the bridge are built closely together like how the stalls at Glutton’s Square are close to one another.

The inspiration came from how small businesses would have umbrellas to shelter their stalls.

MODULE 1 MODULE 2

MODULE 3

CAFE

FOOD MARKET

PAVILION ON ROOF

FIESTA MARKET

This modernized structure is inspired by the concept of a traditional Japanese ryokan. It will be modernized with a contemporary interior outlook and furnishing. The three storey Onsen Bathhouse will consist of hot springs, ice baths, tea rooms and a cafeteria to accommodate locals and tourists.

SITE PLAN

RECEPTION SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY & LIFT

CHANGING ROOM

CAFETERIA

Using an existing project site, we had to redesign the building from scratch into a net-zero energy house. We are to show our design concept and integrate active and passive design strategies to achieve human comfort levels and adopt sustainable design practices.

CHOSEN PROJECT : CENTENNIAL TREE

HOUSE BY WALLFLOWER

ARCHITECTS

OLD DESIGN

USE OF LED STRIP LIGHTS

NEW DESIGN

PITCHED ROOF

PAVEMENT

GLASS CURTAIN WALLS

SOLAR PANELS

WOOD SLIDING DOORS

GARDEN

SHELTER

GLASS SLIDING DOORS

OPEN COURT

TRANSITIONING THROUGH THE EYES OF SMALL DWELLERS

STUDIO PROJECT PHYSICAL MODELS | DWELLING DESIGN : The Villager & Dwelling of Magic

We were sent to explore Little India. We had to observe and discover a ‘villager’ while documenting their way of life. The villagers I focused on were the tabby cat, an old lady doing her laundry and an uncle smoking. The tabby cat was a small dweller I happened to encounter at the alley, fond of hiding in small spaces.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME PROJECT

LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE TRIPTYPH INTERESTS | POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME PROJECT

MEDIUM : ACRYLIC PAINTS