P o r t f o l i oKew Xun Long | Architecture

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Educational Background

Profile

2002 - 2005 The Chinese High SchoolGCE O Level Equivalant

2006 - 2007 Hwa Chong InstitutionGCE A Levels

2010 - 2014 Department of Architecture | School of Design and EnvironmentNational University of SingaporeBachelor of Architecture

Kew Xun LongKewxunlong@gmail.com+65 93638915Singaporean15.03.1989.

Mandarin Fluent in speaking and profficient in read/write

English Fluent in speaking and profficient in read/write

3D Modelling | Rhino + Grasshopper | Autocad | SketchupRendering | Vray | LumionAnalysis | Ecotect + Radiance | Energy PlusAdobe Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | Microsoft OfficeHand Modelling | Laser Cutting | 3D Printing | CNC

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Academic Projects

2012 NUS Solar Research Center | Tutor: Teh Kem Jin

2013 Ventilation Wall/ Triumph Pavilion | Tutor: Joseph Lim, Florian

2013 Hoe Huat Industrial Building | Tutor: Sani Cheng

2011 Archaelogical Research Center | Tutor: Erik G. Lheureux

Competitions

2012 - 2013 Solar Decathlon China 2013

2014 URA PubliCity

Commissioned Work

2013 Nautique Floating Suites

2011 Bali Wakeboarding Park

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Vent i lat ion Wal l / Triumph Pav i l ion

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NUS Solar Energy Research Center

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Hoe Huat Industr ia l Bui ld ing Re-c ladding

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Year II - Preah Khan Archaeolog ica l Research Center

This academic exercise was focused on the landscape of Preah Khan, a UNESCO world heritage site.

The notion of landscape inherently includes all things natural into its definition but tracing back to the origins of Preah Khan, the plinths are used to elevate the architecture of the ground, mainly due to the climate and also to create hierarchy of spaces but there is a general void of nature, ie trees and bushes. Trees that are growing in Preah Khan now are the act of nature trying to reclaim its land.

Drawing from the original architecture of Preah Khan, current greenery in Preah Khan is disregarded and landscape is seen as the undulating surface created by the different layers of plinths and ground.

Given the rich history in Preah Khan, any bold and expressive architecture would stain the purity of such a site. Hence the proposed research center attempts to mimic the ancient architectural form and material usage. The undulating plinths present in Preah Khan form the basis of the architectural language. Layers of stone, gathered from the vicinity, are stacked up to from the ground to form the architecture and blends seamlessly with the original architecture.

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01 - Photo of model02 - Exploded axonometric drawing of plinths03 - Exploded axonometric drawing of research center04 - Elevation from model05 - Close-up of opening06 - Detail model07 - West elevation from model08 - Plan09 - Elevations10 - Sections

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III - NUS Solar Energy Research Center

At 6 feet underground, temperature remains almost constant, at 25 degrees Celsius, throughout the whole day.

Making use of this fact, Six Feet Under attempts to reduce cooling load required for the Solar Research Center. Air-conditioned areas are carved into the slope on the site, reducing the cooling load by almost 70% on a hot day. Central courtyard coupled with skylights allows ample daylight into the underground spaces, transforming a dull and depressing space into a bright and pleasant workplace. Heavy stone walls and pillars are used to support the weight of the ground packed above the building and also to express the subterranean nature of the spaces.

A mega truss structure forms the entire skin of the aboveground structure. It provides structural support for the cantilever over the courtyard and also a contrast to the heaviness of the underground structure. The aboveground structure houses study area, outdoor seminar area, dorm and a cafe. The service core runs all the way up from underground and the 3 levels are all connected by a suspended stair core. The floorplans of the aboveground structure are designed to allow air-flow, hence there are no exterior walls. All spaces are located within the floor-plates.

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IV - Concrete Ventilation Wall/ Triumph Pavilion

The concrete ventilation wall was conceived during year 2 of study. The purpose of the wall was to create a modular concrete block, which can be stacked to form a wall, with fenestration that allows ventilation while preventing rain from reaching the internal spaces.

The concrete block was designed was made by carving a series of triangles out from a cuboid, which serves as a sculptural piece but creates fenestration when stacked. The fenestration was deliberately sculpted to form an angle which effectively prevents rain from entering while still allowing wind and light to penetrate.

Drawing from the design of the ventilation wall, further exploration was conducted to create variations in the

module, in an attempt to create a play of light and shadow. Different variations was created and tested with Ecotect and Radiance to find out the amount of light penetration.

The variants were then permutated to from screens which creates different shadows against the sun. The complexity of the shadows cast was compounded by layering the screens above one another in a movable frame. This creates a variety of shadows, giving users of the park a new experience every time they stop by. The movable screens also allows different configuration of spaces for different garden events.

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01 - Ventilation wall02 - Lined up form-work for vent block03 - Assembling the ventilation wall04 - Test module Larry05 - First test module06 - Second test module07 - Detailed information on pavilion08 - Concert rendering09 - Exhibition rendering

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IV - Re-cladding of Hoe Huat Industrial Building

Drawing inspiration from the Italian pavilion in the Shanghai Expo, this project hopes to redefine the idea of solidity in a building.

The typical building blocks of most buildings are concrete and glass. Both of them are very different in properties. One represents solidity whiles the other transparency. By combining materials to form a glass concrete, we can achieve a sense of solidity from a thick concrete wall, while also experiencing certain extends of transparency.

The new Hoe Huat building will be cladded with concrete-glass panels which are made from the recycled glass of the original facade. The glass taken from the facade will be cut into strips of 50mm * 100mm, and a simple calculation shows that we can save up to a significant $295,000 in terms of

material cost alone. Furthermore, the glass need not be melted and reformed into specific sizes, hence reducing the extra carbon footprint in the process of recycling.

During daytime, light from the surrounding is filtered through the walls, creating a warm and diffused daylighting effect on the interior spaces. Coupled with slits we introduced on the facade, the interior space is sufficiently lit up up to 2 meters in, reducing the load on artificial lighting.

When night falls, the building radiates light from the interior spaces and creates its own identity without the need for decorative neon/LED lights.

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Solar Decathlon China 2013 - Team NUS

The solar house is designed and built with an integrative and innovative strategy for an urban tropical setting. Passive design strategy incorporates a protective skin acting as the first layer of defence against heat and glare. To further optimise the thermal comfort of the house with maximum energy efficiency, the house also feature a range of innovative technologies such as Photovoltaic panels, solar thermal collectors and a grey water recycling filtration wall.

To tackle the harsh climate of the tropical region, the protective skin on the outer facade of the building is designed to serve as a solar shield, protecting the users from both heat and glare. This outer skin would also provide additional shading and ventilation to help reduce the overall heat gain of

the building, thus allowing us to achieve optimal energy balance for our solar house in a more efficient and effective manner.

Furthermore, the two distinctive walls running along the corridor not only exist as an expressive architectural feature for the solar house, but also provide a hierarchical composition to the architecture which segregates the public and private spaces. This transitional corridor also has a pedagogical connotation displaying integrative systems and real-time graphical data to provide occupants with a visually interactive and engaging experience, and more importantly, to create awareness of their household energy usage, thus cultivating greener sustainable habits and practices.

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LOUVRESTimber louvres provide shading from direct solar exposure as well as privacy for the home users. Occupants can also relax and enjoy the outdoors while still being shaded by the secondary skin.

SERVICE ROOMThe service room acts as the heart of our home, connecting the mechanical, electrical and water services to the rest of the house via the corridor. It

controls the supply and demand of the household.

UNDERFLOOR HEATING & HOT WATER SUPPLY

The house utilises flat plate Solar Thermal Panels in conjunction with 2 insulated tanks to supply the necessary domestic hot water and space heating

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FILTRATION WALLThe filtration system integrated within the corridor not only serves as an educational and aesthetic

feature, but also as a secondary water source.

LIVING ROOM CONFIGURATION The use of configurable and multi-functional furniture allows for space saving as well as a dynamic environment that can be easily transformed depending on the occupants needs.

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION The bedroom is configurable with an integrated pull-out desk and foldable bed. It transforms into an office space by day and a rest area by night.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) With a smart home control system that monitors thermal comfort, the indoor temperature is regulated via an automated HVAC system coupled with the underfloor heating system.

LOW VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT (LVDC)

The integration of a LVDC system reduces energy loss during the conversion process from Direct Current (DC)-generated by the PV cells, to Alternating Current (AC), thus reducing electrical consumption.

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URA PubliCity Competition - The Pendant

Located across one of the busiest junction in Woodlands, the Pendant aims to integrate meaningful urban spaces with public infrastructure by connecting the various existing networks such as the park connector, schools and pedestrian network to form a community node. It is an elevated pedestrian foot bridge, urban library, park, playground, outdoor classroom and community space all at the same time.

The pendant aims to connect the axial movement between Causeway Point and Civic Center while providing seamless access to the new developments on the East and the West through the introduction of a pedestrian foot bridge. The existing pedestrian circulation from Woodlands MRT station through Causeway Point towards Civic Center

is complicated and disruptive. The various intersections and vehicular crossings creates congestion points for both foot and vehicular traffic. The new scheme - elevated from vehicular traffic, pedestrians no longer need to cross two traffic light junctions to get to Civic Center and the public square in front. The elevation of pedestrian movement not only provides a safe and efficient journey for pedestrians, it also alleviates traffic congestion on the street by minimizing road crossings.

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The elevated structure creates a sheltered urban space that can be enjoyed comfortably all year round. Capitalizing on the location of Woodlands Regional Library in Civic Center and nearby schools, the idea of an urban library and learning node was designed to encourage spontaneous learning and sharing of knowledge. Shelves integrated with structural columns provide space for donated books and excess books from the library. Users are encouraged to borrow and replace books as and when they like. Ample seating areas including a cozy sunken reading pit are provided under shady trees for ultimate reading comfort.

The design considered strategies beyond the limits of the site such as the provision of through block links in the new developments that connect the urban space with the greater neighborhood. The surrounding HDB precincts now have a convenient and more efficient access to the MRT station whilst surrounded by activities and comfort. Greenery surrounds and links users of the nearby park connector to the various amenities around the site.

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Nautique Floating Suites - The Triphora

Nautique floating suites make use of modular hull system as floating platforms as a base for constructing a boat-house. The Triphora uses tropical cross-laminated timber (T-CLT) as structural walls to support the air-conditioned space on the upper level. The air-conditioned space above is expressed as a floating box while keeping the ground level fully opened. Wooden screens are designed to be movable to completely shut off the interior spaces in case of bad weather.

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Bali Wakeboarding Park - Clubhouse

The Bali wakeboarding park is a conceptual design aimed to blend into the beautiful scenery around mount Agung. The wavy roof form opens up towards the ocean view and the wakeboarding park, giving panoramic views all round the clubhouse. A series of glulam timber frames provides the structure to form the roof.

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