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Modern Architecture

P1A

Project link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mwm-xkavx2dTCkVwHTK-mQajRO1nIhwn?usp=drive_link

This semester, we were asked to design a community learning center at USJ14 Park.

The site is located in the lush greenery of USJ14 Park and is mainly surrounded by low- to mid-rise residential buildings.

The students were tasked to identify, analyze, and synthesize the context into a design proposal.

Students had to pay attention to the characteristics and needs of the user community to expand and enrich their design proposal for Project 1C: USJ14 Community Learning Center.

P1B

DESIGN ESQUISSE -
LEARNING POD

The objectives of this project are as follows:
1. To develop awareness of environmental sustainability in architectural design.
2. To develop the student’s ability to meet the imperative and inter-related environmental and
social needs, as well as make poetry with materials and spaces.
3. To develop understandings on human scale, proportion, ergonomics, and materiality.

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P1C

Proposed Project Spatial Requirements
Usage: USJ14 Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Building Siting: Setbacks 6m from Lot Boundary facing the road, 3m from other boundaries.
Building Height: 2 - 3 Storeys in variations of the cluster typologies: radial, grid, cloistered
Approximate Floor Area
Indoor Spaces: Approximately 900 sqm of net floor area.
Outdoor Spaces: Not included in the 900 sqm are outdoor learning spaces.

REFLECTION

After this study, I have a new understanding of architectural design. Because I did not study the professional knowledge of architecture in depth last semester, I worked harder this semester.
I am also very grateful to MS SZE EE. My teacher helped me a lot in class, which benefited me a lot. My knowledge in the field of architecture has increased a lot, and I will work harder on the road of studying architecture in the future.

Energy and Architecture

PROJECT

P1：https://youtu.be/Po9jKDyg57c

https://youtu.be/QA1_HmXZLq8

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P2:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-HcOqf2-EigU1rOVW4h5xFw8y60VKNOU

Overall, I think this module has made me realize the importance of energy auditing and how to achieve energy efficiency by changing building design and occupant behavior, which can have a positive impact on people's lives.

REFLECTION

This semester has been a meaningful and transformative journey for me, and I am especially grateful for the guidance of Ms. Sze Ee. From the very beginning, I wanted to design something inspired by classical gardens, similar to the Suzhou Gardens. My vision was for my final work to be more than just a single building—it would be a harmonious combination of architecture and landscape.

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After P1A, I began to study how to integrate elements of Suzhou Gardens into the local cultural context of Penang. However, combining a park with a building proved to be a challenge, as it required balancing two different design approaches. In July, I visited city parks in Kuala Lumpur for inspiration, exploring them through a city walk. These visits sparked new ideas, and my design went through many revisions before it reached its final form.

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From P1B to the Final Interim, I received valuable feedback from Mr. Prince and Ms. Teh, for which I am very thankful. One of the most memorable moments was achieving a B+ in P1B and later an A in the Final Interim—my highest grades in five years at Taylor’s University.

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Throughout this period, my daily routine was simple yet intense. I would wake up at 10 a.m., work on my project until midnight, and repeat. I devoted all my time to design, without entertainment or social activities. This experience reminded me of the Chinese saying: "Heaven rewards diligence."

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After retaking AD4, I began to truly reflect on my approach to design. In the past, I only aimed to pass with a grade of C and graduate. But over the past year, I have pushed myself to grow, improve, and treat architecture as a craft worth my full commitment.

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Now, I have finally achieved what I aimed for and can graduate with pride. I am satisfied with my work and grateful for the support I have received. As I close this chapter, I leave with the words: "The green hills remain, the flowing waters endure—until we meet again."

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