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PORTFOLIO ZANITA AW YING JIE

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PORTFOLIO ZANITA AW YING JIE

CONTENTS

01 Curriculum Vitae

02 The Living Relic

03 Construction Details

04 Experimentation with Color and Light

05 2D Works

THE LIVING RELIC

SOHO THE LIVING RELIC

OWNER DETAILS

MICHELLE AND YISHIAN, OWNERS

OF A LETTERPRESS COMPANY

CALLED THE GENTLEMEN'S PRESS

LOCATION

GEYLANG BAHRU INDUSTRIAL

ESTATE. BLOCK 81, UNIT 11

Letterpress printing

first started in the 1450s and

despite the advancement of

technology it remains alive to

this date. Its resistance to time

will be represented by the

strong walls of a “fortress”. The

look of a traditional letterpress

shop will be preserved within

the walls while the rest of the

space is contemporary.

CONCEPT

STRONGHOLD.

As seen from the top right image, the

workspace is well framed by the solid brass

walls. The double volume space above the

workspace places further emphasis on it, so that

it is the center of attention. The retail area

displays poster pieces designed by the owners.

The skylight would enable the workspace to be

adequately lit during the day.

Furthermore, the circulation of the space is very

straightforward and almost symmetrical, similar

to that of an art gallery. This is so that it would

be easy for customers to explore the place

freely. This also aids easy access to heavy

equipment and machinery. (Letterpress

machines are very heavy)

DESCRIPTION

The second storey is meant for the private use

of the owners. It consists of two bedrooms and a

living room. A glass bridge connects the living

room to the bedrooms, and the workspace below.

It also allows the owners to have a good view of

what’s happening on the first floor. This way

owners can still enjoy privacy while being open

for business.

DESCRIPTION

Because letterpress printing requires

the use of strong smelling agents

such as thinner, the place has to be

properly ventilated. Multiple large

windows and a wide entrance are

installed to facilitate air flow. Also,

trees will be planted at the entrance

area to divert wind into the building.

A high ceiling at the workspace area

would also help warmer air escape

through the ceiling vents, allowing

the cooler air to enter.

VENTILATION

Functionality was the main focus of

my design, for optimum convenience

of the owners and efficiency of

business operation. Although the

space may look simple, it still conveys

the message of letterpress being a

well-preserved art that deserves to be

appreciated.

THE MODEL

DESCRIPTION

DETAILING

CONSTRUCTION

LIGHT

&

COLOUR

ZEN HOUSE A STUDY ON COLOUR & LIGHT

BUILDING FUNCTION

A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT

BUILT ADJACENT TO OTHER

LOW RISE BUILDINGS.

CONCEPT

INSPIRED BY ZEN-STYLE

ARCHITECTURE, THIS IS AN

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

BASED ON A STUDY OF SUN

DIRECTION

SIMULATED DAYLIGHT The building is placed in the north-south

direction so that it would not receive direct sunlight, preventing

overheating. The house receives and emits sunlight in various ways

at different times of the day. The asymmetrical U-shaped plan of the

building limits the amount of morning and afternoon sun permeating

the building. A tree is planted right in the middle so as to provide

more shade, and windows on the upper floor are frosted to create a

soft, cozy atmosphere from within.

A STUDY ON COLOUR & LIGHT

BUILDING FUNCTION

AN UNDERGROUND TRAIN STATION

THAT IS VOID OF NATURAL LIGHTING

CONCEPT

INSPIRED BY THE MOVIE TRON, BOLD,

FUTURISTIC LINES ARE USED IN THIS

DESIGN. MIRRORS ARE USED TO MAKE

THE ENCLOSED SPACE FEEL BRIGHTER

AND MORE SPACIOUS

THE SUBWAY

Since the space had to depend totally

on artificial lighting, I played around

with a variety of colours to produce a

different ambience. I was impressed by

the huge difference lighting played in

creating mood.

A STUDY ON COLOUR & LIGHT

BUILDING FUNCTION

CABIN PARTIALLY SHELTERED

BY FOILAGE

CONCEPT

A PLAY OF LIGHT MIMICKING

THE BUILDING’S FORESTY

ENVIRONMENT

CABIN Vertical wooden pillars mimicking

tree trunks were used in this design

to create natural looking shadows in

the house. An overhanging roof,

featuring wood panels for a brise

solei, is added for extra shade in the

afternoon. Louvre windows, as seen

in the last image, are used to

facilitate ventilation. Each slat is

tinted to minimize sunlight

penetration and can be adjusted

individually to user preference.

WORKS

2D

VISUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

DESIGN BRIEF

AN INFORMATIVE POSTER ABOUT

WHAT INSPIRES ME

CONCEPT

SLEEK AND CHIC LOOKING, FASHION

MAGAZINE-STYLE.

The use of differently sized

rectangles and bold lines create

pattern and rhythm. It would guide

the reader through the write-up

while showcasing the visuals

clearly.

A POSTER

VISUAL PRESENTATION

TECHNIQUES

DESIGN BRIEF

A SET OF FRAMED IMAGES WITH A

CHOSEN THEME

CONCEPT

TILT;

This collection of images were

selected from magazine cut-outs. With the

help of a viewfinder, they were cropped at

45 degree angles. I chose close up images

with contours that complemented the bold

black frame. I wanted to imbue a certain

sense of obliqueness with the hodgepodge

of images. However to give it a little

uniformity I adhered to a monochromatic

color scheme.

FRAMES

BOOKMARKS

The allure of the vintage has

returned to become part of hipster

culture once again. The timelessness

of vintage design is what I wanted to

express in my bookmarks and

packaging. With different styles of

antique design from various eras, this

classic collection would definitely

charm vintage collectors. It comes

together with a stamped-parcel-like

box.

VISUAL PRESENTATION

TECHNIQUES

DESIGN BRIEF

A SET OF BOOKMARKS

WITH A CHOSEN THEME

CONCEPT

TIMELESSNESS

VISUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

DESIGN BRIEF

A HAND MADE COLLAGE ALBUM

WITH A CHOSEN THEME

CONCEPT

TRANQUILITY;

BASED ON A POEM I WROTE

I did this collage based on a

poem titled “In Utero”. It is basically about an

idealized dream-state where absolute

tranquility is possible. The images are alluded

to the stage where we in our unborn state are

still unexposed to the suffering that life

brings. Amniotic fluid is represented by a vast

ocean. The ocean also symbolizes eternity-a

permanent state of peace. Muted colours and

nude art are used to bring out a sense of

calm.

A COLLAGE