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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
JANUARY-MAY 2015 YEAR 01 SEMester 02
PROJECT 3 - THE OLD RAILWAY RETREAT
A retreat is the perfect getaway for a person who wishes to leave their hectic life and withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for resting and relaxing. It is as though temporarily removing oneself from one’s usual environment for a period of reflection.
TASK 01
Task 1
In the beginning of the project 3, we were required to show our idea which was inspired from project 2 in the idea board. We need to specify and stick the images of materials we will be using in our retreat. In the same time, we have to consider the impact, textures and patterns created by these materials in this stage.
My concept for the retreat house design is "Sprouting with Disguise" in which nature plays an important role in it. The retreat house itself is under the disguise/cover of the nature such as the oil palm trees surrounded it and the creepers that grow on its wall. The site that I have chosen for this retreat is where surrounded by lots of oil palm trees and in front has a river. This is to give a sense of closeness to nature. Other than that, because of the "disguise" idea, the retreat give a sense of green when a person is in it because of the creepers that grow all around it and the green scenery at the outside.
Idea board

TASK 02
Task 2
After the idea board, here comes the crucial part of all in which we were required to show our progress in butterpapers along with a mock up model for almost every tutorial. During the tutorial, we have further enhanced and strengthen our concept, ideas and the design of the retreat before proceed to the final presentation.
Process & Progress
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Mock up models
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Final Presentation

Presentation board


final model
INTERNAL REVIEW

final Presentation board



Here marks the end of project 3 and the end of semester 2. It is really a great experience and memory throughout the semester even if there was some tough times especially when rushing for models, pin-ups and submission. Last but not least, I really feel thankful to have Ms. Sue and Ms Cheryl as lecturers and tutors in this semester.
All's well, ends well.
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