Internship & Training Report

Introduction
This module is aimed introducing students to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural practices. The purpose is to facilitate the involvement of students in professional attachments to architectural practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings, especially the Building by-laws. Students will also be exposed to the process of authority submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract documentation produced to support these drawings.

Via a full-time internship attachment, students will further appreciate the documentation and report-writing skills required of an employee (architectural assistant/architect) in a typical architect's firm.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Recognize and recall authorities' procedures and requirements with regards Planning Submission and/or Building Submission drawings.
• Appreciate the requirements of a complete set of Planning and/or Building Submission drawings and the need for compliance with the relevant by-laws.
• Appreciate a typical written specification in support of a set of working drawings
• Produce a typical Client-Consultant Meeting (CCM) minutes
• Work successfully in small teams for the success of medium-sized projects
• Appreciate the resource planning issues that take place in a typical architect's practice
• Produce a complete logbook documenting experience in a typical architect's practice
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Submission

Report

Arc2615 report file chua changyeong0314044

 Internship Log Sheets: 

Arc2615 log sheets file chua changyeong0314044

Testimonial: 

Arc2615 testimonial chua changyeong0314044

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Building Structure

Project 1:

Project 2:

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Personal Values and World View

Introduction
Thinking| Architecture aimed to enhance students' consciousness to direct processes to analyse underlying premises, form general philosophical attitudes and promote experience in design which are consistent with basic worldviews and personal values.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Identify one's values and ways of looking at the world to form "calm and considered solutions."
• Employ a range of theoretical insights from a range of designers and architects.
• State specific self-capacities to encourage a lifestyle and pattern of lifelong learning that will enable a continuous growth of creative problem-solving capabilities.

Tasks

• Think Sheet
• Narrative Essay: Personal Values Statement (PVS)
• Narrative Video: My Personal Values and Worldview

Submission

Think Sheets





Narrative Essay

Narrative Video (> 26:50)

Reflection

Thinking|Architecture lead me to a better understanding of myself, as a designer, as a son, as a human.
A clear statement of one self is very important to educate to share their philosophies through their design. I have try to express my ideology through words and video in this module as well as speak, but I still have to strengthen my communication skill.
This module is an interesting and full of philosophies that make me willing to listen to. I really learn a lot not only from myself but also others.

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Project _Case Study

Introduction
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing. Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 2,000 words.


Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this project, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

•  Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture.
• Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building.
• Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building. 
• A paper (2,000 words, double-spaced).
• A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography

Tasks

This project is divided into two (2) parts: Contextual Architecture Study (30%) and Case Study Paper (50%).

Submission
Selected Building: Ningbo History Museum
Supervised by: Mr. Koh

Reflection

Though this project, I learnt about application of materials , with used of modern technology in order to preserve culture of one place. Solution to conserve a culture of one place should be taken. As an architecture, we have to preserve the culture as well as create awareness for the people about the importance of regional culture. 

Besides, I also learn some ideas on how to reserve and preserve the culture of one place in term or architecture. "To create Home rather than House" as Wang Shu said, importance of culture of one place should be always respect.

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Building Services

Project 1 – Application of Building Services

This is an individual project to apply basic building services systems into semester 2 design project.

The objective of this project is as follows:
1. To develop students understanding and knowledge of building services systems in design and construction.
2. To apply appropriate building services system and solution for a specific design.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicability of specific building services systems in the design in response to practical considerations.
4. To develop students’ ability to resolve issues related to specific building services systems.

Project 2 - Case Study and Documentation of Building Services Systems 

This is a group project to perform a case study on the building services systems installed in a building

The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To introduce students to the basic principles, process and equipment of various building services systems through real life project (experiential learning).
2. To expose students to the integration of various building services systems in a building.
3. To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of building services systems
4. To develop students’ understanding and familiarity on the drawing conventions and standards for different building services systems

Group photo with Setia City Mall Service Assistant

REPORT: http://issuu.com/eelyncheong/docs/building_service_final_report?e=0/31836576

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Project 2_Nature Appreciation Center : Gateway To Royal Belum

Introduction
This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design. It explores design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through a project with a specific community of users. Students explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Apply ideas of environmental sustainability in design 
• Design and create architectural spaces with consideration of environmental poetics in relation to the basic natural context and existing built context which impact on users’ experiences 
• Combine the environmental needs, the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), and the users’ experiences within simple building design in the open landscape/suburban context.
• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas based on clustered spatial typology

Submission
Site Analysis
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NAC Design:

Reflection

Throughout this interesting assignment, I learnt to explore my concept well sit to site.
A good site respond and functional as well as aesthetic is important in design.

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Project 1_Exploring The Environmental Poetic: Taylor’s “GATEWAY”

Introduction
Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. Students are required to design a structure within an open area applying ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Identify and analyze environmental qualities and contextual needs of a site 
• Apply ideas of environmental sustainability (gained from precedent studies, ESD and Building Science 1) in architectural design
• Employ particular material and construction technique 

Submission

Reflection

Throughout this project, I learnt to apply space and facilities properly as well as get a deep understanding about Gateway function. 
The design is adapted to its topography as well as climate. We also apply creativity on structure to install out indoor game. Much more important is the respond to site which we can do better like respond to its circulation, activities, surrounding buildings etc.

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