Architectural Portfolio Winbin Chew

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO2011 WINBIN CHEW

FOUR PROJECTSURBAN HYBRID BUILDINGS FOR THE DUTCH CITY/ AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY HALL + STUDENT DWELLINGSABSTRACTION FABRICATION/ WEST CORK ARTS CENTRE BACK TO SCHOOL/ HURSTBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL MASTERPLANTHESIS PROJECT: SURFACE TENSION + BLISTERING CIRCUMSTANCES/ FLEMINGTON SOCIAL HOUSING

Winbin Chewe: [email protected]

acknowledgement

project 1: urban hybrid buildings for the dutch citytutor: Maarten Korpershoek & Hubert Van der Meer

project 2: back to schooltutor: Owen West

project 3: ABstraction FABricationtutor: Eugene Cheah

project 4: surface tension and blistering circumstancestutor: Jennifer Hocking

PORTFOLIO Winbin Chew

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CONTENT

BACK TO SCHOOL/ HURST-BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL MASTERPLAN 20

THESIS PROJECT: SURFACE TENSION + BLISTERING CIR-CUMSTANCES/ FLEMINGTON SOCIAL HOUSING 28

URBAN HYBRID BUILDINGS FOR THE DUTCH CITY/ AM-STERDAM UNIVERSITY HALL + STUDENT DWELLINGS 04

ABSTRACTION FABRICATION/ WEST CORK ARTS CENTRE 12

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My project was to design an institution building for conventions and to provide tempo-rary housing to compliment it in Binnengasthuisstraat, Amsterdam can be analysed using Monestirolis design process. As in every project, one has to question himself what the building is to be. As a design exercise, our brief was given and that became an answer to that question. With the various functions and facilities required, I could get a sense of the building already. Such research from facts and figures is technical and does not relate to its environment; however the functions such as cafe or exhibition gallery could renew the area. On a wider scale, focusing on the University of Amsterdam, which the proposed institution is to be a part of it, I found that the city campuses are sparse and scattered; there was no centrality or a common space for gathering except the doorsteps of every individual building. The theme was settled to design a public building that is porous and a transitional hub. The location at Binnengasthuisstraat was good for the purpose of this exercise- to tempo-rary accommodate various educational events and to provide a formal venue for student of the university to meet. At Binnengasthuisstraat, the existing information centre as well as an abandon plaza became the starting point of the organisation of my program. A historical part of Amsterdam and given the penetration of the river, the seemingly centre of a radial plan is cut off forming a triangular site that looks isolated- an island. Due to its irregularity of the site, mostly triangular, many unusable spaces in-between are being converted into courtyards and it is rather disorientated. Most of the buildings on this par-cel of land were institutions from the past and are readapted to new uses. As you can imagine being very institutional, the place is very quiet and formal as it would be like in a school.

Since the south-east area of the site could be higher since its visual appearance from the end of the bridge looks as if it is continuing the streetscape of Rokin street consisting of mostly six to seven stories high buildings. I took advantage of this and making this obvi-ous landmark into a six stories high, a relatively contrast with the buildings on the site which were five stories high.

As the aim of the construction was to maximise its civic-ness, three different spaces with varying degree of intimacy were given: courtyard, covered open atrium and the existing plaza. Like Mies enclosure, the courtyard in the middle of this institution gives a sense of identity. Along the courtyard, especially on the south and the east sides are kept relative-ly thin to allow sunlight to enter. To go to the plaza at the north, one has to past through a canopy which allows various activities to be undertaken. The gesture towards the plaza was further heightened by having a different volume that seems to be floating-ly attached to the east and north sides of the building. A floating construction is an illusion similar to the lightness of the wind breezing past.

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1URBAN HYBRID BUILDINGS FOR THE DUTCH CITY/ AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY HALL + STUDENT DWELLINGS

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Green SpacesMost greens are located far away fromthe city therefore it is needed to be located especially in the city.

WaterwaysThe amstel river divides the city into East and West. Therefore, at the junction of the amstel and kloveniers-burgwal river, a taller and significant buildingwould connect these two together.

Road NetworksRadial planning and in the courtyard typology

University City CampusAs the heading suggests, a densely scattered campus would lose university life and culture. Since the informa-tion centre is currently located at Binnengasthuisstraat, it makes sense to provide a large space for students to gather.

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1. Foyer/ Entrance2. Cafe3. Gallery4. Dwelling5. Dwelling Lounge6. Media Room7. Meeting Room8. Seminar Room9. Theatre10. Ceremony Hall11. Courtyard12. Atrium13. Plaza

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Making in Architecture

Mass Customisation is one of the main opportunities provided by digitally-driven fab-rication processes. It is a seeming contradiction referring to the mass production of unique, one-of-a-kind products. There are a variety of contemporary technologies that have made large-scale customised output feasible. All require a design process that is capable of dealing with the creation of a large number of varying components.

As an arts centre the amount of daylight entering a gallery is very important and in preserving the artworks. The varied openings created by the joining 2 elements al-low such daylight to be indirectly reflected into the space inside. On the exterior, such crafted shell also enhance the design of an arts centre.

A system of joining from section to provide such openings. The formulated system also integrates the joints into its component whereby the joints form a contrasting shadow line.

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1. Foyer/ Entry2. Reception/ Cloakroom3. Atrium4. Gallery 15. Gallery 26. Performance Space7. Residents Studio8. Workshop9. Dance Studio10. Administration11. Gift Shop12. Cafe13. Courtyard

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What is school in the 21st Century? School as a textbook, is a spatial framework which the users are given the freedom to interpret the building for themselves and as a learning tool. It is also building that dissolves hierarchy between teacher/ adult and chil-dren or between open or confined spaces with clear sight lines. And to opens up vari-ables of space [typology] to encourage exploration and interaction. Therefore, fostering a learning environment and the spirit of architecture a celebration of education. The scale and tactility are important in the planning given the interiority of the project and the end users. Hence the question of in-between, where is inside or outside? Given the diversity of age groups, each group should be separated and have different spatial qualities and to give spaces to grow among themselves with opportunity for inter-action and reflection at different location. A city within a cityThe roof as a shelter can be used to shape or affect the spatial required as above, a conciliation with its context (the idea of growth) and against bushfire threats. The build-ing should be given space to allow for expansion or temporary classroom during such threats.What is in the textbook? The exposure of services in the building such as waste and wa-ter tanks would give awareness to environment sustainability in particular bushfire. 3D textbook

PositionDifferent space leads to different function. The space for each year cluster should be-have differently as they have different needs and function.Like a block on a city grid, each cluster should be given freedom to explore in their own ways. In this manner, they could experience this progression in their primary school as well as preparing themselves for a more realistic change.

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3BACK TO SCHOOL/ HURSTBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL MASTERPLAN Semester 1 2009

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_reconnecting paddock + community

_stratificated contours = compartmentation

_individualise blocks

Building element of intervention: ROOFHow would roof deter a bushfire? But first the basic function of a roof should remain; to shelter from external environment. Here parameters of a fire-proof should consider the angle of the roof:

Research shows that ember attack is the main way houses are set alight during bushfire. Rate of fire spread also increases when every 20 degrees upslope.

Ember attack = Wind + Topography + Fuel

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Rate of fire spread Water drainage Embers eradication

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Fascia, Gutter, Column-Reduce surface area where wind is travelling up slope.

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3 levels of safety zones. front (purple)is least safe from relatively gentleterrain and south prevailing wind

a diagonal planning will direct view toa certain angle while creating a moreopen and unexpected view

each zone is further separated andthe first and last zones have fireprotective facade

100m set back is inforced from thedeceived gradient of terrain

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1. Drop Off2. Foyer3. Administration Office4. Assembly Hall5. Library6. Courtyard7. After School Care8. Covered Playground9. Music10. Drama11. 3D Textbook Play Sqaure12. Plaza13. Virtual Lab14. Home Base Classroom15. External Classroom16. Pre-School17. Soft Play Area18. Canteen19. Service Area20. Carpark and Bike Park21. Field and Courts

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solar accessreducing room depth and division ofzones will allow solar access

landscapezig-zag formal language is used in thelandscape

3 anchorshall, library, playground and flexiblelearning hub in the 3 zones that canbe used collectively

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_pedagogy: Architecture for new educa-tion system, more play + cross level learn-ing: 4 different space for Kindergarden, Primary 1 -3, Primary 4 -6 + space for all levels. Spaces should be interactive and fun, thus provoke learning.

drop off admin, hall & library courtyard care & activity

resource computerinformal furniture arrangementfor discussiondisplay niche and board

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playground plaza learning hub field

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Social housing requires an exploration of models of efficiency, multi-functionality, urban design and construction methods to name a few. The purpose of integrated communities needs to be in the design of the unit and how it meets the needs of the end-user and also the surrounding developments and how it blends with other forms of housing. To ensure that social housing does not become a visual definition, it should be undertaken in the same way as normal family housing.

The process of architectural design may be seen to involve a constant interplay between often opposing forces. It is the role of the architect to bring these opposing forces, through a process of negotiation ad interrogation, to a degree of resolution. It is the act of stitch-ing together these opposing forces into a state of resolution that forms a way of under-standing the design process.

The dualism between housing and urbanism, private and public, rich and poor and field and object is necessary in order to refute another. (See Deleuze) Taking Le Corbusiers Unite DHabitation of 1962 as opening counterpoints. Instead of anchoring those objects into context, the field (urban fabric) defines the objects. If the object- based structure has produced isolation and inflexibility, a shift in focus toward the design of the field and its inbetween space should generate an alternate form of interaction (public-private) and flexible (differentiated) structure. More importantly in an Australian context, where social housing or even periphery high-rise living is often stigmatised for socio-economic reasons, can then this dualism be broken down to become singular as a solution? How do we achieve singularity in our pluralistic society? Rather equality. Would not field and object be reduced to either field or object to aid in removing such stigma? Different mode of circula-tion, diversity of plot size, more varied public and private volumes, a gradated hierarchy of public spaces become more important for this site to encourage interaction.

In addition, given its diversity and site (inner city), like a city as an archipelago, the object will act as a dominant figure to piece together the collective spaces through the conditions of exacerbated difference. The collective space is also given a new meaning in the 21st century network city and tapping the potential of nearby public infrastructures to generate such movements and interaction. The treatment of the urban fabric would inform the object to ensure the link between field and object is mutual. This project should be read as a set of typological guidelines that exist as diagrammatic imprints of typological performance for the enactment of a new pliant urban plan. Also, looking for a strategy that will allow for future densification with losing its identity.

In Flemington, where the landscape is horizontal, stands 4 typical 1960s high-rise hous-ing. The concept of this design is to transform the high-rise into a symbol as an identity for the site. A landmark where intensification can happen around it. Hence, a courtyard typol-ogy is introduced to mediate between an Australian Dream and the tower. A courtyard could cluster different units and foster a sense of community in a more intimate environ-ment.In conclusion, the proposed strategy could be applied across the 22 sites in melbourne to increase exposure and promote sustainability.


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THESIS PROJECT: SURFACE TENSION + BLISTERING CIRCUMSTANCES/

FLEMINGTON SOCIAL HOUSING Semester 2 2009

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Unclear definition of public and private space, to create clear definition by having block edge courtyard type development to predominate.

The rise of the modern city is characterised by the disappear-ance of self-evident collective clusters (family, local community), which were part and parcel of more traditional and often agrarian societies.

Density and Diversity - in mixed land uses, building types, housing choices, public spaces and employment.

Pluralism of an individualised society and Mass Produc-tion, corridor should be dynamic to encourage interac-tion.

There is also increasing needs to have living space for young professional singles, yuppies having displaced into the city. However, there is a lack of such dwellings being catered for. In light of this, these yuppies could add to the cross-section of the public housings in Melbourne, where most dwellers are ex-cluded from the general population.

vsPIECING TOGETHER COLLECTIVITIES THROUGH GROSFORMUngers offers four criteria for Grossform: an (over)ac-centuated element,a connecting element, the principle of figure and theme, and aspecific ordering principle. He also separates these criteria int thetwo categories of form and function, where function encompasses the social space created by streets and plateaus, while form encompasses the visual impact of walls and towers.

Re-defining LE CORBUSIERs Proposed 5 POINTS OF ARCHITECTUREFree Faade Dynamic Facade: by addition for individu-alityFree Plan: with different types for different lifestyle-Pilotis: with defined continuous landscape enclosed by the courtyard Long Horizontal window: to maximise views Roof Garden: Common Space Shared Backyard and Sky Court

Does 60s modern high-rise social housing have a place in Australian landscape? Stigma for Social Hous-ing in Melbourne. When theres no ownership, there is no identity.

Current problem in the 1960s flats: Architecture as machine to live in and an architecture in the park with continuous landscape.


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4000peopledoubling flemington population

84,000people across 21 typical 1960s high-rise sites

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conglomerated large housing block

to create a Grossform an additional quality needs to arise beyond the sum of its parts. Although Grossform is literally aboutlarge form, this definition of large is based on the strength of itsform more than on scale. it is set up to resolve a spe-cifically urban problematic of containing diversity. In the end, although Grossform is often related to large-scale forms, it is primarily predicated on a strong defi nition of form, which then allowslife

For Ungers, unity is created in a strong form (Grossform) orby virtue of the intense individuality of city islands. For Kool-haas, the grid itself is such a neutral yet omnipresent condition that it encompass-es a lack of unification. As a strong urban condition, the grid allows maximum free-dom for each individual condition within it. In fact, the individuality of each plot reinforces the unity of the grid.

to take place in the undefined spaces in between. This premise becomes most clearly defined and employed in the ar-chipelago city,or the City within the City. Rather than seek a new collective totality, a new public domain that will embrace all, the work of both Ungers and Kool-haas allows a tension to remain between the configura-tion of a collective and the freedom of individual agency. The role of architecture can remain vital.

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the plan to extend the existing street grid into the sites tocreate greater permeability and accessibility into areas that have been locked away from the publicfor many years. They are also important in promoting a sense ofplace where people can easily recognise links with the past and can identify with links to themore established precincts in the area.

The notion of the archipelago city, consisting of cities with-inthe city are relevant for a specifi c view of the role of ar-chitecturewithin the city (as for-mal and formative), By individu-alising the city, there is space for the inhabitantto identify with something specific (as opposed to the depersonalisationencoun-tered in the anonymous city).

1. Housing Cluster2. Existing Primary School3. Field4. Train Station Carpark (below)5. Retail + Cultural Centre6. Public Square7. Bridge/ Meeting Point8. Existing Train Station9. Park by the Creek

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_existing _hi-density _form responds to context

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1. block main entry2. lobby to courtyard and carpark 3. pavilions4. community room5. carpark light well6. vegetation privacy7. alley- porous space8. integrated townhouses9. temporary outdoor parking 10. Basement carpark entry11. Green space12. Gateway plaza

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_Permutation of Types are designed for different lifestyle. Intervention is done within the existing structural framework. Intervention is most drastic in the pre-dominent 2 Bed apartments into 1 Bed or Loft living.

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_vertical streets; by widen the corridor and add-ing functions

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Type 2 - 900mm high window opening

120mm precast concrete load-bearing modular wall

120mm thick precast concrete load-bearing modular floor

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shadow line finish with water drips

1:20 screed to fall above open modular structure

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_individual yet collective

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FOUR PROJECTSURBAN HYBRID BUILDINGS FOR THE DUTCH

CITY/ AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY HALL + STUDENT DWELLINGSABSTRACTION FABRICATION/ WEST CORK

ARTS CENTRE BACK TO SCHOOL/ HURSTBRIDGE PRIMARY

SCHOOL MASTERPLANTHESIS PROJECT: SURFACE TENSION +

BLISTERING CIRCUMSTANCES/ FLEMINGTON SOCIAL HOUSINGI

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