I am Seow Qing Huat and final student majoring in Interior Design currently in Singapore Polytechnic.
This theme of project is Retro. Retro is a combination mix of old styles and new forms with old materials and finishes. It is inspired for the homeowner which brings them to feel like in the past.
Residential Space 2
This theme of project is Retro. Retro is a combination mix of old styles and new forms with old materials and finishes. It is inspired for the homeowner which brings them to feel like in the past.
Residential Space 2
FYP I Rojak Collective
Design Intent
Library Hub in the park which is totally different with the traditional way. To create an exciting hub to represent the discover three generations experience when they are bonding together. It will bring them to closer to the nature.
Site
Zoom Context
Sun and Wind Direction
User Background
Male , 35
Businessman
Jogging
Female , 12
Student
Reading
Female , 49
Freelancer
Yoga/Exercise
Lifestyle
Main Organisation
NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of Public Libraries.
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Vision
Readers for Life, Learning Communities, Knowledgeable Nation.
Mission
We make knowledge come alive, spark imagination and create possibilities.
Target Audience
Child
Parent
Elderly
Conceptual Approach
Natural
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Relax
Discover
Happy
Mapping
Ideation
Start a basic circle
Make it into a cylinder
Divide them by 3 elements
Overlapping Elements
To create the overlapping space-form relationship for the building and to make it fit with the environment in terms of layout orientation for the views and the natural ventilation.
Put a basic circle in the site where people come along the MRT track and playground.
Natural Ventilation
Overall View
First Storey Plan
Library
-Open public library
-Allow reusing book when entry/re-entry in the library
-Sun can pass through the fixed windows. It becomes more natural in the space
Programming :
-Makerspace
-Gradshow
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Ways of Ergonomics
Plan (After)
Stage Area
-Elderly can workout in the stage and learn new experience
-Can do yoga in the stage when people could join them
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Programming :
-Exercise
-Yoga
Second Storey Plan
Cafe
-This is cashier and preparation counter in the center of café
-Allow to walk in open space surrounding by counter
-Allow reader to come café and read book when they need table
Third Storey Plan
Programming 1 - Open Area
-Open Area
-Allows kids to come and play together
-Make new friends and chat with each other
Programming 2 - Movie
-Open Area
-Allows kids to come and play together
-Make new friends and chat with each other