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CONTENTS

BIOMIMICRY

ACROSS CULTURES

Virtual Environments_Semester Two 2012

Architecture Design Studio: Earth_Semester One 2013

STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE

LAND ART GENERATOR INITIATIVE

CASE STUDY: DANDENONG PRECINCT (HAYBALL ARCHITECTS)

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVES

OUTRE GALLERY

RESHAPING THE LANDSCAPE

Architecture Design Studio: Water_Semester Two 2013

Architecture Design Studio: Air_Semester One 2014

Construction Design_Semester One 2014

Architecture Design Studio: Fire_Semester Two 2014

Architecture Design Studio: Fire_Semester Two 2014

Landscape Architecture Studio: Site Tectonics_Semester Two 2013

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Apple Huang Bachelor of EnvironmentsUniversity of Melbourne, Australia

Date of Birth : 21.09.1992Nationality : MalaysianAddress : 211/570 Swanston St, Carlton

E : huanga@student.unimelb.edu.auT : +61452633716 (AUS) +60168803716 (MY)

http://www.issuu.com/applehuang

EDUCATION

All Saints‘ Secondary School, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaPMR - 7AsSPM - 7As 3Bs

Trinity College Foundation Studies, Melbourne, AustraliaReceived an average of %89

University of MelbourneBachelor of Environments (Architecture Major) averaging at First Class Honours

Universität StuttgartWinter Exchange Program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kumon Centre, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaPart-time tutor - English and Mathematics

M. Kiandee Architects, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaStudent intern for 1 month

Billings Leong & Tan Architects, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaStudent intern for 1 month

CIVICS AND LEADERSHIP

All Saints‘ Secondary School, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaPresident of Christian Fellowship School Prefect School representative in Drama Team School representative in Robo-tech Team

University of Melbourne, AustraliaSteering Committee of AND Speaker Series - Organising, inviting and hosting design practitioners as guest speakers at the Faculty

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2012 - Present

Jan 2014

April - July 2010

Dec 2010

Dec 2013

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EXHIBITIONS

Selected Drawings for Construction Design Short-listed ExhibitionArchitecture Design Studio: Fire (Studio A) Selected Works Exhibition

Architecture Design Studio: Water Selected Works ExhibitionSelected Virtual Environments Lantern Exhibition (GPO, Melbourne)

SKILLS

REFEREES

Architectural Design SoftwareRhinoceros 5.0 AutoCAD Google Sketchup REVIT Grasshopper

Graphic Tools & ProgramsPhotoshop InDesignIllustratorLightroom Kerkythea Rendering V-Ray RenderingMicrosoft Office

Raju MazumdarSenior Lecturer / Senior Tutor (Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning)T : +61412462159E : rmazumdar@unimelb.edu.au

Blair Gardiner Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning)E : blairmg@unimelb.edu.au

June 2014Nov 2013Dec 2012

Fabrication ToolsLaser CuttingCard Cutting3D PrintingHand Modeling

LanguagesEnglishMalaysian LanguageMandarinCantonese

Dec 2014

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BIOMIMICRYPAPER WEARABLE LANTERN - 3D MODELING AND FABRICATION

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Biomimicry is a digital design project aims to study the capability of digital programming and fabrication. Over the course of the semester, the formation of snowflake was explored and developed both conceptually and visually. to create a wearable paper lantern. The process begins with the analysis of the chosen natural process along with the production of small scale plasticine representation. The model is then translated into NURBS via a 3D program called Rhi-noceros and various experiments were made to the model along with important modifications prior to fabrication. The final digitised model was sent to the Fabrication Lab where it was then physically constructed to produce a full scale paper model.

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DISCOVERY CENTRE - HERRING ISLAND, MELBOURNEACROSS CULTURES

Across Cultures is a design project for a Discovery Centre and Place for Cultural Ex-change which responds to the significant relationship formed between the aboriginals and colonists during the early settlement. This design aims to celebrate the reconcili-ation of these two cultures which are explored and symbolically represented through a series of spaces with the play of materials, form, manipulation of light and shade, tectonics and circulation. As a result, the architecture mainly focused on the play between the idea of ‘bridging’ and sharing of ideas across both cultures. Nature, being an important aspect to both cultures is used as the bridging component to reconnect the spaces. As visitors meander through the spaces, different experiences with the landscape are formed through the way physical elements of the buildings are designed.

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LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS: ALVARO SIZA - KEW, MELBOURNESTUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE

Studley Park Boathouse is a design project that reflects the work and ideas of Alvaro Siza throughout his carreer. Based on Siza‘s idea of “planting into landscape”, this design revolves around relationships between the interior and exterior spaces through views, circulation and openings. The form and circulation of the people is governed by the visual experience around the building. Situated along the Yarra River in Kew, the site itself has a long history of bringing cultures and recreational purposes to the visitors. The visitors are guided throughout their journey in the building when moving from one function to another.

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NORTH ELEVATION

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B

WEST ELEVATION

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PARAMETRIC DESIGN - COPENHAGEN, DENMARKLAND ART GENERATOR INITIATIVE

Studio Air is a design studio that explores the impact of computation on architectural design. The Land Art Generator Initiative is an annual design competition that aims to design and construct public art installa-tions that have the added benefit of utility-scale clean energy generation. Throughout the course, we were to explore the functions and capability of a parametric program called Grasshopper. Responding to the site and the brief, my group and I have chosen to explore the idea of minimal surfacing and organic geometry to create a dynamic and interactive structure that exemplifies the context of contemporary design computa-tion. Aligning with the vision of Copenhagen, our design aims to improve the space quality of the harbours which led to our idea of reconverting an unused industrial land to an attractive location as a harbour bath as well as spaces for leisure activities. The use of solar pond is chosen because it can be directly seen by the users and the use that it can proposed to our design intent of a community space.

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SITE ANALYSIS BOUNDARY AND POINTS CURVES

TRIMING OF CURVES BASED ON SITE ANALYSIS

FORM GENERATION USING MILIPEDE PLUG-IN

INSERT FUNCTIONS

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FORM GENERATION

3D PRINTED MODELS

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ENERGY GENERATION - SOLAR POND

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1. Pane l Deta i l2 . Prototype 1- Po lypropy lene

3. Prototype 2- A luminum Sheet4. Prototype 3- Acry l ic

5 . Prototype 4 - Acry l ic (1:1 jo int deta i l )

Constructibility was one of the main issue we had to explore with. We focused on the technicality of the fabrication method in terms of rigidity and structurally. Computa-tion has allowed us to continuously change the elements of our prototypes when we encounter any issues during physical fabri-cation. For example, changing of scale has changed how the materials are connected. Computation has also broaden our knowl-edge in the use of 3D printing and has helped us to realise our form physically. We have also looked at how these prototypes can bring forward our idea of creating the sense of rediscovery through the play of shading and solidity.

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Axonometric Drawing, Detail Drawing and ModellingCASE STUDY: Dandenong Education Precinct (Hayball Architects)

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Construction design is a subject that aims to study the relationship of construction details and the architects’ design intents. We were required to produce a 1:20 sectional model, 1:20 axonometric drawing and two detail drawings.

In partnership with Tim Farrugia, this 1:20 model doc-uments the construction assemblage, design intents, building functions and environmental sustainable design intentions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVESBRUNSWICK, MELBOURNE

An archive aims to not only preserve the past but also for the future. The present can be represented as a “bridge”, where ideas are being communicated and shared. The idea of ‘feeling in-between’, ‘transition’ and ‘connections’ are the metaphors of a ‘bridge’ which can be experienced throughout the design. The archive’s form is also reflected by the different building types that can be found across Brunswick, creating its own village within the site. Similarly, the finishes of the archive is chosen to reflect the past. The use of Terracotta Panels for the roof and facade aims to reconcile the Former Terracotta and Enamel Brickwork office further down the west end of Albert Street with the archive. The concrete, steel and timber finishes is challenged by the choice of material used for bridges. The subtleness of the materi-als helps to strengthen the idea of connection created by the roof and furthermore bringing calmness to the colourful and busy context of Brunswick.

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GALLERY & RETAIL SPACE - BRUNSWICK, MELBOURNEOUTRé GALLERY

This design aims to reflect upon the current Outré Gallery sitting along Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Without having to include any ornamentation, this design accentuates the colours and composition form within it. The idea of using frames as an analogy to create a visual and sensual experience helps to reflects upon the importance of framing to the paintings of the gallery. The play with levels and its overlapping arrangement is used to create plenty of movement within the design, representing the dynamism of the paintings in the gallery. The notion of being able to catch a glimpse of each space from different angles represents the different perspective one forms when viewing a painting. The subtleness of the design reflects the atmosphere that was captured while being in the current gallery. The notion of the gallery sitting quietly yet boldly helps to create a space where users can escape from the vibrant and busy Sydney Road in Brunswick.

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Farnsworth House as Maribrynong PavilionRESHAPING THE LANDSCAPE

Assessment 1: Hand Drawn Grading Assessment 2: AutoCAD drafting Assessment 3 : 3Ds Max generated plan

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Site Tectonics is a landscape architecture subject which in-volves grading and ramp installation around an existing building (Farnsworth House relocated along the Maribrynong River). The process started of with hand drawn grading which then led to AutoCAD documentation and lastly modeling the changes in 3Ds Max.

Assessment 3 : 3Ds Max generated plan Assessment 3 : 3Ds Max model