Portfolio: Part I Archi Degree

EXPLORATION OF SHAPES, FORMS & DESIGN LANGUAGES

From two-dimensional shapes, experiencing the composition of the positive and negative, also, the vibrancy of contrasting colours.

Three-dimensional forms are further developed with the inspirations from the patterns formed in the 2D shapes.

SPACES DURING THE 'MCO' PERIOD

During the MCO (Movement Control Order) period, isolation became an unavoidable reality for many individuals.

The restrictions on movement and social interactions meant that people were confined to their homes, separated from the outside world.

The group's idea was to create a mobile, light, and safe isolation space for individuals, in creative way.

'Timeless'. Different eras of the world heritage were taken as the design inspiration of the forms.

The design was made to suit to the facial ergonomics of the model.

The form presented solid and void play and overall lightness with the placement of mass and spaceframe.

GREEN GALLERY AT DOWNSTREAM OF WATERFALL

The project is about bringing the visitors knowledges on sustainable lifestyle.

It is also meant for a destination for green tourism, encouraging the visitors to explore the beauty and importance of nature.

NATURE STATION BY THE CASCADING WATERFALL, PULAU LANGKAWI

The Nature Station is aimed to facilitate experiential learning, support green activities, promote appreciation and discovery of natural beauty, and manage outdoor activities.

The quick sketch based on the image that came across my mind from no where. It expressed the design intentions.

The building designed poses humbleness to the nature. It is to create synchronization with nature.

UNDERSTANDING ON PROPOTIONING SYSTEM

Bonsai as proportioning study. i.e. golden spiral, hierarchy, load and axis etc.

CROP PATTERN RELIEF MODEL

A mini shape-exploration project. The relief physical model was inspired by the two-dimensional crop pattern, creating various layering and levelling.

CLIFF ARCHITECTURE: SIX SPACES & BEYOND

Exploration of spaces and design resolutions (meeting and ending resolutions).

The Site: Broga Hill is devoiedd (entirely lacking of tree form) of trees.

Entrance

Function of the design: Act as a recreation venue for the family to relieve stress and enjoy the nature.

Physical metaphor of tree @ bonsai.

As a tree-form on the devoided Broga Hill.

Wind

Sun path

Exploded axonometry. Exploring the art of structural connectivity. (Hand-drawn in A2 paper).

SUSTAINABLE HABITATS: SHADES OF GREEN

Slow Living | Introverted | Nature|

Design Ideas:

Site Plan 1:1000

Design Development:

The Site: Between Jalan 14 and Jalan 15, Batu 11 Cheras Chinese New Village, Cheras, Selangor.

A family residential project with an annex building for rentals.

Primaryschool Motorcycleworkshop

Greenpark Vernacularvillagehouses

Rainwater harvesting system

Metal deck roof RC floor slabs

Brick walls

Piloti

DESIGNSTUDIO3

Design Strategies:

Roof form is synthesized from the sloping direction of the neighbouring buildings.

Safetypurposeholdtogetherwhenshattered.

ECO-RESORT AT SEASIDE / RIVERSIDE VILLAGE: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ECO-TOURISM

PROJECT BRIEF

Kampung Mangkuk (beside Terrapuri) is a seaside riverside village which sits on the land flanked by the South China Sea on one side and mangrove river on the other (Setiu Wetland). By day coconut trees sway amidst sea breezes with stunning view of Pulau Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Pulau Cepu, Redang and Bidong islands, shimmer invitingly just offshore in emerald iridescence. By night, fireflies flash about while, in different seasons, ocean-going green turtles and painted terrapins lay their eggs on their respective sandy shores.

Between the South China Sea and the hill forests lies a speckled array of habitats lagoons, marshes, deltas, peat swamps, Melaleuca forests that offer refuge to many plants and animals. The wetlands serve as feeding and roosting ground for seasonal birds and are stopover sites for migratory birds. Marine turtles find their way to the beaches between May to September. Adding to Setiu's ecological value are the presence of endangered Painted and River terrapins that travel down river to nest in the sandy shores of the river mouth and beach fringes.

The challenge is to formulate a series of schemes to rejuvenate a seaside / riverside village into a sustainable tourists spot through sensitive planning with minimum negative impact to the environment, while integrating local industries and heritage conservation with modern day life and progress.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED ECO-RESORT @ KAMPUNG MANGKUK, SETIU, TERENGGANU:

1.To promote value added ecotourism activities that leverage the natural environment, local history and industries.

2.To improve socio-economic condition of the place.

3.To raise public awareness of Malaysian Village heritage and to promote sustainable conservation.

4.To educate the public on the ecological diversity of our natural environment.

Vegetation Analysis done in group.

ENDANGERED

ENDANGERED

Align with the vision of the local Turtle Conservation Society.

Endangered species.

Preliminary planning of the site.

Raise awareness. Among the locals and foreigners.

Setiu River / Wetlands

Penarik Beach

Conceptual site planning, in respond to its activities catered, accessibility and circulation, site forces and land contours

(further explained in later subtopic 'DESIGN STUDIO 4_FINAL PROJECT').

CHALET DESIGN

There are 8 nos of chalets in the resort for visitors' stay.

The design is inspired by the conservation process of turtles and terrapins from incubation (protect) to the release of hatchlings.

Protect

Enclosed (mimic controlled environment)

Concrete (man-made environment)

Release

Open (release to nature)

Bamboo & timber (nature)

FTW system

Floating Treatment

Wetlands System, to filter pollutants from the river

Washroom Opendeck Jacuzzi

DESIGNSTUDIO4

MAIN RESORT FACILITIES DESIGN

The main resort facilities involve admin building (such as lobby & reception, management office luggage storage, laundry room linen room, gallery cum souvenir shop, toilet, training centre / seminar room, garbage room, M&E services room etc restaurant / delights areas, and landscape.

INTRODUCTION

MAIN FACILITIES DESIGN

Penarik Beach

ENDANGERED

PRECEDENTSTUDY

MonReposTurtleCentre,Australia

EARTHWORK&WATERFEATURES

Let the river meets the lake: defines accommodation zone. Levelled the contour into terraces: tidal and flooding control.

ADMINISTRATIONCLUSTER

ENDANGERED

Setiu River Wetlands

OBSERVATION

SITESYNTHESIS

Interiorspacesarethoughtfully designedtoconveyknowledges aboutturtles.

ZONINGS

PROBLEM STATEMENT

SOLUTION

A resort that provides relaxing stays and sustains turtles and terrapins conservation programs.

FacilityBuilding (2floors) Facility Building (2 floors)

Reception & Management Building

COMMUNITY CLUSTER

PROGRAMMESANDACTIVITIES

Overview of annual timeline of breeding and hatching seasons of turtles and terrapins, which can facilitate its related activities.

TARGET USERS

Lower ground

DESIGNSTUDIO4

COMMUNITYCLUSTER

Involves local community.

Jetty, a departure or parking point for ships of the locals.

Locals help and guide visitors about conservation.

Restaurant for them to revive.

Resonate with administration cluster : materials, passive design

Extensive views to Setiu River.

Restaurant

Restaurant

DESIGNSTUDIO4

WELLNESSCLUSTER

Offers services: fish pedicure, massage

SUSTAINABLEFACTORS