PAPAN 9

PAPAN 9
Original Artwork by Papa, Azhan and Nine (click image to link)
‘In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. By Time, indeed humanity is in a state of loss. Except those who believe and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of truth and in the mutual teaching of patience’ (Surah al-`Asr, 103:1-3)
"Professional Architect lives almost by faith. When called upon he can do the job without fear or favour. He possesses aspecialized skill and lives by a code of ethics cloaked in honour andintegrity. He is expected to speak his mind and give his views. Whenfaced with absolute wrong, he can resolutely disagree and walk away." quote from THE PROFESSIONAL MAN by Ar Dr Tan Loke Mun PRESIDENT PAM

Thursday 31 July 2008

THE HOUSE, SHREWSBURY

This is an interior exercise for a conservation listed house. It also involves a conversion work to the existing barn next to it. To connect this two buildings together, a simple solution has been introduced for the client by having a gallery to link these buildings. Since the house is a listed building, most of the exterior work must be done very minimally or virtually none.

The major transformation is taking place mostly on the roof area. Despite the fact that the roof area is big enough for a new room the client could not visualise the scale and size of the space that could be created between them. You wouldn't believe how much space that we could be created in the attic. It could be converted into a great personal place for living and work.

The interesting bit in modelling this kind of development is that I could learn conventional design (exterior) and at the same time persue my interest in more contemporary design (interior). Both types of design will strengthen my skill, sharpen my eyes for detail, scale and proportion. It makes me believe that in a limited space you could still find ways to creatively gain it. All you need to do is look beyond.

http://www.rgp.uk.com/ RGP have an innovative approach to architectural design. We have no dogma, no standard answers and we are spirited and fun to work with.

Sunday 27 July 2008

HARI SUKAN 2008

Isnin,23 June 2008
Hari nie adalah Hari Sukan Sekolah St. Lukes C.E. . Hari sukan yang pertama kali Azhan dan Nine sertai bersama. Hari sukan nie diadakan di Bury Athletic Club. Kat sinilah aku dok mai tolong chairman ofis aku organize car-boot sale. Secara tak langsung Chairman aku tu pun tahulah anak-anak aku akan pi main kat situ.

Pada asalnya aku tak plan nak pergi pun sebab memandangkan hari sukan yang diadakan nie bukannya satu hari penuh. Diaorang mula main dalam pukul 1.00 petang hingga pukul 3.30 petang. Jadi aku pun tak cadang nak mintak cuti, sebab nanti nak guna cuti jaga bebudak tu masa cuti sekolah. Al-maklumlah takder keluarga Melayu yang ada dok dekat-dekat sini nak mintak tolong jaga. Kalau dulu boleh gak tumpang rumah mertua ka. Kalau nak upah orang jaga kat sini...mak aiii mahal ooo.

Tapi pagi-pagi lagi time aku masuk ofis, chairman dah mai tanya aku sama ada aku akan pi tengok atau tidak anak aku main. Aku pun cerita yang aku takda ambik cuti pun sebab hari sukan tu sekejap ja. Aku explain yang aku nak save cuti jaga depa time cuti sekolah. Dia punya baik hati kata tak payah ambik cuti pun, cuma ambik time off sekejap pi tengok anak-anak aku main. Katanya bebudak tu sure suka. Segan pulak aku nak pi, tapi dah orang bagi. Mana nak dapat boss macam nie, yang mengutamakan keluarga.

Tepat jam 1 petang aku pun kuar dari ofis. Setibanya aku kat padang sukan tu aku pun cari Azhan dan Nine. Bila Azhan nampak ja aku dia pun lambai tangan tanda seronok sangat aku datang. Dia pun tak sangka aku akan datang pada hari tu...gembira. Aku rasa syukur sebab datang, kalau tak bagaimana perasaan anak-anak aku kalau aku takda bagi sokongan sedangkan kebanyakan mak bapak lain datang. Sedang anak-anak aku tahu yang aku berkerja tapi jauh disudut hati aku rasa diaorang amat mengharapkan kehadiran aku.

Sebenarnya acara -acara dalam hari sukan nie takderlah serius mana. Ia lebih kepada ala-ala hari sukaneka jerlah. Aku rasa gempak lagi time aku kat sekolah kebangsaan. Siap dengan baju rumah sukan; ada perbarisan, dengan bendera-bendera, nyanyi lagu dan macam-macam. Protokal punyalah tak ingat semuanya macam sukan sukma. Walaubagaimana pun diaorang ada stiker warna yang mewakili warna rumah sukan masing-masing. Azhan dan Nine berada dalam satu rumah sukan merah.

Diakhir hari sukan aku ingat ada acara penyampaian hadiah, atau diumumkan juara keseluruhan, tapi sebaliknya diumumkan bahawa semua rumah sukan adalah juara. Ciss, buang karan ja.. haha. Tapi baguslah jugak untuk bebudak nie diajar erti pertandingan serta berusaha untuk membuat yang terbaik. Pada masa sama mereka tahu bahawa walaupun tak menang mereka tetap juara kerana telah melakukan yang terbaik.
Selesai semua acara, Azhan mintak nak cuba berlumba lari diatas track. Dia nampak minat sangat nak cuba. Aku pun layan la kejap berlakon jadi referee. Azhan pun lari atas track dengan rasa seronok yang amat. Inilah pertama kali dalam hidup dia dapat lari atas track betul. Adik dia Nine tak mau pulak join sama, tapi dia dok bising bagi sokongan kat abang dia.
Walaupun hakikatnya hari sukan nie takderlah segempak hari sukan time aku sekolah dulu tapi yang penting mereka dapat bergembira bersama kawan-kawan dan belajar tentang semangat kesukanan. Yang penting jugak hari ini Azhan dan Nine tahu betapa kehadiran aku pada hari tu memberikan makna besar pada mereka.

Monday 21 July 2008

WORKINGTON - unit A1,A2,A3

These are a series of visuals produced for the Planning submission. I've done some of the CAD drawing as well. It is just a basic re-refurbishment work. Therefore in its first proposal I simply made a quick sketch illustration for the client. The sketch illustration was surprisingly good enough for the client and could be used immediately for the planning.

However during that period of time using my first model, I have discovered the better and faster way to match photo and create layers in photoshop that could do the "magic". Although it was not required I just went ahead and do it. They thought it would take ages to produce such illustration but it was just a matter of willingness.

I still remember those times when a colleague of mine stayed back in the office just to wait for the render process to finish. Some of them sometimes hang out at the "mamak" stall and then went back to the office or even fell asleep while they were at the office. But now I can monitor the office PC rendering process using my laptop at home and I could be with family and sleep on proper bed instead of the uncomfortable office chair.

In order to create a masterpiece, we need to be clear that there is no definite end to our quality of work. A true designer will seek for perfections and satisfaction in its design. Each design that he makes must at least maintain the same quality or even better every time it is produced. If we stop to seek for beauty and just to be proud of what we made today, there would not be a place for us tomorrow. The satisfaction for designers is in their design and perhaps the climax would be when their design or illustration is turned into a reality. Neither money nor pride could replace one's satisfaction in creating work of art. Aiming for money or pride will eventually swallow oneself in the end.


Existing Photo
Sketch illustration
Final illustration

Existing Photo
Sketch illustration
Final Illustration

http://www.rgp.uk.com/ RGP have an innovative approach to architectural design. We have no dogma, no standard answers and we are spirited and fun to work with.

Tuesday 8 July 2008

SEGAMBUT SEMI-D Phase 1

April 2004

While going through our mundane daily routine, many of us seem to have forgotten the time that has passed by. Not until we pause the running time for a little while just to ponder back at all the hard work done in the previous years. We then realise that the years had flown by very fast. If you have the opportunity to sit and analyse the work of your life, I’m sure that you could still remember the lessons you’d learnt while undertaking the job

That was what happened to me when I discovered old CD containing files of my previous. I’d just bought a new 500GB External hard disk. I am planning to create an archive and rescue all my works from as early as varsity years in architecture school up till the present work. One of the files that I found today was done while I was working for a firm known as MOCA (Michael Ong Chartered Architect). It is an exclusive Semi-D development near Segambut. As per date stated in the files, the first initial schematic drawing was done in April 2004. I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since I worked on the design together with MOCA’s Design Director, Zafar. I could vividly recall the time we spent as the only designer in MOCA.

Brochure Design for potential buyers

Site Location

This plot is located in the Malay Reserve area near Hartamas and Kiara. Originally it was just a small Malay Village, but now several developments have been built around the area thus transforming it into a very elite residential area.

First Draft Design

Looking back at the first schematic design until its final draft for planning, this 18 unit semi-D had gone through a lot of processes. The careful intention to its design process was due to the fact that our own director is also the actual client.

These images were the first draft of the semi-D design layout. It was brilliantly designed to improvise the changes in site contour hence reduce the cutting and filling of land. Site strategies wee also developed to minimise the problem from floodplain. A lot of contour study was done to acquire the best solution for its cut and fill design. Based on the site cutting and fill calculation, it was finally decided that the best solution was to introduce only 2 types of semi-D.
First Draft-Type A PlanFirst Draft-Type B Plan

When I analysed the development of internal layout for the semi-d, it seemed that in the end it have become a very practical layout. Too practical thus along the way it has lost the initial sense of space excitement. To be honest it doesn’t make any different with any typical semi-D layout.

The design was perfected with several more facade studies. Again, most of the design is based only on one direction; contemporary tropical design. I realised there should have been more studies made to create different design direction or style. Apparently, a fine and unique design could have been produced if the more studies were carried out on the design style.
Facade Study
Final Scheme - Masterplan

Final Scheme - Type A
Final Scheme - Type B
During this project I experienced the work from schematic design up to making my own planning submission with various authorities. This was one of the excellent lessons I learnt under the supervision of the design director, Zafar. Even though it was a just a small residential development, the exclusiveness had provided me a great training to develop a good residential skills.

Tuesday 1 July 2008

YOUNG AT HEART

Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you
If you're young at heart
For its hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If youre young at heart

You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart or on its way

Dont you know that its worth every treasure on earth
To be young at heart
For as rich as you are its much better by far
To be young at heart

And if you should survive to 105
Look at all youll derive out of being alive
Then here is the best part
You have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart

Frank Sinatra:Young at Heart

Young at Heart - Frank Sinatra