Lee Zhi Khang B.Arch Portfolio 2022

LEE ZHI KHANG

B.ARCH. (2019-2022)

Process & Progress

PORTFOLIO

LEE ZHI KHANG Awards

2022 I MAKARA , 33rd Architecture Student
Workshop 2022 I Gateway Design Competition
1st runner-up

2022 I MAKARA , 33rd Architecture Student
Workshop 2022 I Performance Competition

Champion

2021 I Semester 4

UTM Architecture Program Best Overall Student
Awards 2021

2021 I Semester 4

UTM Architecture Program Best Designer
Awards 2021

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Address: 4-05 Pangsapuri Tanjung Indah Lorong Education
Tanjung Indah, Lorong Tanjung Indah
2, 12300butterworth, Pulau Pinang 2019 - 2022 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
B.Sc (Hon) Architecture
Language CGPA 3.90 (First Class)

Chinese 2017 - 2018 Chung Ling Butterworth
Hokkien STPM
English CGPA 3.67
Malay
2012 - 2016 Chung Ling Buntterworth
SPM
6As (4A, 2A-)

“When I’m working on a problem, I never think about
its beauty, I just think about how to solve the prob-

lem, but when I finish it, if the solution is not beautiful,

Richard Buckminster Fuller

01 Scavenger : Cyclops 02 Swirling Hope Installation

03 CHRYSALIS INSECTARIUM: 04 Indigenuos Resource Center
Ethno-Entomology Center

Contents

05 Sou Fujimoto Architect Office 06 Indonesian Cultural Exchange Center
07 Year 1 Untitled Works
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Scavenger : Cyclops

33rd Architecture Workshop, Makara Design

Competition 2022

Years of war have badly damaged our previous homeland. Build-
ings collapsed, potholes can be seen anywhere on the land sur-
face. Ashes and hazardous gases fluttured around in the air. Our
previous homeland is no longer suitable for human living. Thus,
we are in need for a new world.

However, there might be alot of inevitable situations awaiting us in
the new world. Unknown topography, portal landing point, sourc-
es of basic needs such as water and food. It is crucial that a kind
of vehicle is needed to collect information about the new environ-
ment in order for us to set a settlement. And therefore, we present
our design, namely, Scavenger - Cyclops.

Cyclops, the very first batch of Godness being born by Uranus and
Gaia, had taken as our design ideation. As Cyclops are always
being described as the monsters of chaos and lawless, they are
not fear of other Gods. Just like our design intention, as we have
to face inevitable challenges, the vehicle designed must capable
of dealing with different situations. While Scavenger is defined as
the person who searches for discarded items.

The vehicle is designed with the hope of becoming the pioneer
or precursor of Arcadia, in order to get familiar with the new envi-
ronment and collects sufficient information for the sake of survival,
clearing all the obstacles. Thus, we come out with the concept,
functional maneuverability, where maneuverability is defined as
the capability of being transformed based on the needs, synonym
with mobility and movability. Taking inspiration from the charac-
teristics of Cyclops, we come out with the following design strat-
egies. Cyclops are skillful blacksmith in producing the weapon of
Gods, corresponding with the ability of vehicle in transforming into
different mode to cater with different topography.

Besides, Cyclops are creatures with powerful strength. Taking
inspiration from the physical traits of Cyclops,the vehicle is de-
signed in the form of spherical eyeball. As spherical form is the
strongest 3d-structure in distributing the stress equally on the sur-
face, instead of concentrating on a point. The vehicle is designed
with the ability to reduce the external force applied on it, thus,
reducing of getting damaged.

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Concept : Maneuverability 機動性

Maneuverability is defined as the capability of being transformed based on the needs, synonym with mobility and mov-
ability.

Walk Mode Drift Mode

Submarine Mode Split Mode Float Mode

Sectional Drawing 断面図 N.T.S

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Power Supply Detail 電源詳細図 N.T.S

The spiritual animal of arcadia provide the power of hope that drive the
mechaniam of the vehicles. The firefly is acting as the source of power
that can be reuse which is environmantal friendly. No fireflies are hurt
during the mission.v

Mechanical Arm Detail メカニカルアーム詳細図 N.T.S

Scavenger - Cyclops スカベンジャー

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ー.サイクロプス

1F Level N.T.S Legend
1. Engine Room
2. Lift

2F Level N.T.S Legend
1. Entrance
2. Gather Space
3. Crew Bunker
4. W.C. & Utility
5. Storage
6. Lift

3F Level N.T.S Legend
1. Laboratory
2. Hologram
3. Commander
4.Lift

Fly Mode

Float Mode

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Walk Mode

Drift Mode

Split Mode

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Submarine Mode

Hologram Room

Crew Bunker

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Commander Room

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Swirling Hope Installation

33rd Architecture Workshop, Makara Gateway

Competition 2022

The ideation of the gateway comes from the storyline of Skudaipu-
ra where a war is happened in the era of Cyberpunk due to greedi-
ness and desire of handling authority power. A lesson is learnt and
decision is made to rewind the mistakes. A gateway is then built,
leading us to a new world with new future, leaving the past behind.

With this duality in the twist plot of storyline, Skudaipura engages in
introspection, holding a strong belief and hope to alter self’s des-
tiny and future. Hence, the overall concept of the gateway is trying
to convey a transitional configuration through a change in material-
ity and proportion, showing the contrast of two distictive elements.

It is a portal where the past meets the future, witnessing the trans-
formation and growth of Skudaipura, marking the change from
Cyberpunk era, stepping into a whole new world, the Arcadia.

It symbolizes the reminiscent memory of the past, reminding us
the consequences of war so that we will be fortress in defend-
ing our inner peace. At the same time, longing for a bright fu-
ture, giving prominence on the preciousness of harmonious life.

As you can see, the gateway changes gradually from one end
to another end. From the solid, chaotic, randomised placement
of drinks can collected from the shops, visualizing the waste-
land left behind the war, to the,transparent, standardised, or-
derly placement of plastic bottle, symbolizing the new order
heading in front. Where all the materials used are recyclable.

While the fairy lights symbolize the spiritual animals, fireflies.
Changes gradually from dark to bright, giving a directional hint
of the spiral, leading Skudaipura to the brighter future. At the
same time, the fairy lights also exhibit the life cycle of fireflies,
corresponding to the growth and transformation of Skudaipura.

As fifeflies are born in darkness, awful place as a larva, lat-
er transform into adult that brings light to the surrounding. In
addition from that, the lights from fireflies can also be seen as
the good side of the war amber, reminding the people on
the consequences of war and preciousness of harmony life.

Design Process

The initial design intention for the gateway is to create Due to there is a lot of changing factor in constructing the
contrast for the people to rethink the relationship of hope organic form, so the parametric modeling using Grasshop-
and war. Therefore, initial form of the gateway is proposed per is proposed to model it more freely and changeable.
to be a spiral organic form, and the contrast element is cre- Besides, it is also used to work on some quantiy surveying
ated using different material at different side of te gateway. work such as the number of bottle needed and dimension.

Grasshopper Interface

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Construction Process

After the final form is approved by the group members, a Then, the form of the gateway is transformed to several
conceptual model is produced for the final outcome. The planes by dividing the organic curves in to many seg-
skeleton of the structure is constructed by bending the pvc ments. Each segments is then flatten and the dimension of
pipe using hot gun and the bottle will be fixed on the wire them are measured for construction.
mesh that are tie on the skeleton.

A series of drawings is then printed for the crews to constrcut the installation in the school compuond.

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CHRYSALIS INSECTARIUM:
Ethno-Entomology Center

year 3 final semester project / 2021-2022-2

ETHNO-ENTOMOLOGY is commonly defined as the study of the
relationships between humans and insects. An ethnoentomolog-
ical survey was carried out on the usage of insects in the culture
of several ethnics: Orang Asli Jakun in Kampung. Peta, Mersing;
the Malay, Chinese and Indian. Insects were either part of their
spiritual beliefs or used as food, medicine, and entertainment.

The proposal of the Chrysalis Insectarium, Ethno-entomology
centre in Mersing was inspired from the attitude of different eth-
nics towards the insects in Mersing. As different cultures have
different interpretations about the nature that surround them
which lead to different ethno-entomology practice in Mersing.

However, the research shows that the ethno-entomology prac-
tice started to decrease among the communities in Mersing. Thus,
the design attempts to provide a resource centre or third place
to retain local insect folklore and in addition research facilities
are also provided to boost entomological studies in Malaysia.

Due to the theme of our workbase is called green studio, the
design also studies the function of the insectarium and use of
simulation of weather data in helping the insectarium to fulfil its
function and achieve energy efficiency by integrating passive
design. The design represents a shift to a new solution for in-
sectarium by integrating form development with passive design.

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Ethno-Entomology

The term ethno-entomology is defined as the study or research of the relationship between humans and insects. Where
the former ‘ethno’ refers to the knowledge of native societies or ‘folk’, the later ‘ento’ illustrates insects. Therefore, eth-
no-entomology is often focused on the ‘knowledge and use of insects in different human societies. An ethnoentomolog-
ical survey was carried out on the usage of insects in the culture of several ethnics: Orang Asli Jakun in Kampung. Peta,
Mersing; the Malay, Chinese and Indian in Kahang, Kluang. Insects were either part of their spiritual beliefs or used as food,
medicine, and entertainment.

Lyssa Zampa Elimaea sp.

In the Orang Asli Jakun community, when Lyssa Elimaea sp. that produced ringing sound in a house
zampa enters a house, it is believed to be a bad the Orang Asli and the Malays have generated a be-
omen indicating danger in the forest. While the Ma- lief that bad things would happen as these insects
lay community believed that if Lyssa zampa entered are associated with magic and ghost. It is also a bad
the house, a distant family would come visiting. For omen for the Indian community. Same as cicadas,
the Chinese and Indians, they believe that Lyssa where it serves as food sources for orang jakun,
zampa that entered the home was a spirit of the de- medicine for Chinese, spiritual belief for Indian and
ceased relatives who came to visit them. entertaining games for Malay Community.

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Research Outcomes

Comparatively the Malay, Chinese and Indian were not able to cor-
rectly identify the insect.Generally, the Malay, Chinese and Indian of
Kahang town were not able to recognize the insects show to them
and some say they have never seen these insects before. (Source:
Kemalok, J., Mohamed, M., Rahman, A. A., & Ismail, N. A. (2019, July).
Biodiversity across boundary: Ethnoentomology among the Jakun of
Kampung Peta, Mersing and the Malay, Chinese and Indian of Kah-
ang, Kluang, Johor. )

Design Issues

From the research done, the practice and believe of the ancestor folklore about the insects are not getting attention from
younger communities in Mersing anymore due to modern lifestyle and Malaysia is lagging behind in the field of research of
entomology compare to other countries. Three main issues were identified on site based on the background study which
consists of (a) slowly forgotten ethnoentomology knowledge and decrease of insect natural habitat; (b) malaysia lag in the
field of entomology; and (c) not fully utilised natural resources and energy efficient building.

Key Plan Location Plan 1 Location Plan 2

N.T.S N.T.S N.T.S

Site Introduction

The selected site is located along Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail and Jalan Ismail (2°25’46.8”N 103°50’46.1”E) in Mersing. The site oc-
cupies 1.5 acre of land area where it is in between of the lot 363 and 1022 that adjoins Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Mersing
and Mersing Hospital.

Site Potential

The location of the site is situated be-
side a hotel, Seri Malaysia Mersing as
well as near to Pantai Bandar Mersing
and Taman Rekreasi Mersing. Besides,
the site location is opposite to Pejabat
Kesihatan Daerah Mersing and Mers-
ing Hospital. These two factors make
it a suitable place to establish a mixed
use recreational and research building
for tourist to make a tour for pleasure
or culture as well as medical research-
ers to study subjects related to health
care problems, medical procedures
and diseases.

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Concept : Transmogrification

Since insect act as the changing factor transmogrification is adapted from the term metamorphosis, the concept of inte-
grating with the knowledge from the past and nature into new form of knowledge for the future. The idea of continually
adapts and changes and challenge on the old perception in both cultural and architectural aspect through the study from
the insects and the nature.

Design Objectives

To provide a Resource and Tourism To provide a Entomology Research To provide an Energy Efficient Building
Centre to Retain Native Memory of Centre in the field of medicine, food and Invovlve Renewable Energy Com-
Ethnoentomology and others. ponent In design.

Precedent Studies:

Austria Imperial Butterfly Farm Denmark Bornholm Butterfly Farm Canada Niagara Parks Butterfly Con-
servatory

United State Of America Butterfly Pa- Singapore Changi Airport Butterfly Entopia By Penang Butterfly Farm

vilion Garden

Insectariums

Based on the studies on different insectarium from every corner of the world, the main space, the butterfly greenhouses
are mostly lying on North-South axis which reveive the maximum solar radiaition yearrly.

Behaviour Of Butterflies

Butterflies are most active on warm
and sunny days with little wind. Be-
cause they require the heat of the sun
to aid in their digestion. Butterflies are
“cold-blooded” which really means
that they do not generate enough heat
from their own metabolism to provide
them with the heat and energy they
need to fly. Therefore, butterflies rely
on heat absorbed from the sun. You
might see butterflies with their wings
outstretched sitting in a patch of sun-
light.

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Building Form Ideation

The building form is derived metaphorically from the idea of a pair
of hand is holding the chrysalis of a butterfly. The meaning is to
provide a place for the insects and their habitats to be cherised
and well take cared.

Target Users : Public and Entomologists
Proposed Client : Entoma + Ministry Of Health Malaysia and Medical Entomology

Unit

Weather Data Analysis:

Wind Rose Diagram Total Radiation

The highest wind frequency is from WSW direction and high Suitable to implements solar panel since minimum solar in-

speed wind from north due to sea and land breeze. solation required to generate electricty is 100 -200 W/m2.

Diffuse Radiation Direct Radiation

Scattered radiation by atmosphere especially during cloudy The highest wind frequency is from WSW direction and high

day is significant from east direction. speed wind from north due to sea and land breeze.

Software Used:

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Massing According to Weather Data:

Glass Dome Division

Based on case study, most of the insectarium consist of one The mass is separated into 3 parts which are recreatinal,
glass structure for butterfly garden, Thus, the form is started butterfly greenhouse and research facilities. The purpose
with a simple cube and dome sitting onto it. is to prevent interference between 2 research and recre-
ational parties and can share the dome as an in betwwen
space.

Distort Twist

The mass is then extrude in different height in different po- The research block is twisted to maximise the surface that
sition. The intention is to reflect the wind into the cenetr of is facing to the sea view, Thie intention is to capture more
the mass and create an induction of ventilation. views as well as gather daylighting and wind flow to the
highest block.

Annual Solar Radiation Simulation

Software Used:

Overall, the Ladybug result suggests that the orientation received highest solar radiation are 85° and 265° while the lowest
is 0°. While the Ecotect result suggests that the orientation received highest solar radiation are 87.5° and 267.5° while the
lowest is 2.5° and 177.5°.

Software Used:

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Massing According to Sustainable Features:

Glass Dome Rotation Shading Device

The dome is rotated 5° from north to receive maximum ra- Due to glass reflect sunlight, shading device is added to

diation. reduce glare.

Stepped Floor Flat Roof For Solar Panel

Stepped floor opens up more openings to induce ventila- Stepped floor opens up more openings to induce ventila-
tion. tion.

Site Plan

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Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

North West Elevation

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Second Floor Plan
South West Elevation

Third Floor Plan

North East Elevation

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Fourth Floor Plan Fifth Floor Plan

South East Elevation

Basement Floor Plan

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Services Diagram
N.T.S

Ramp Construction Detail

Section A-A

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