dean lau 2015

D E A N L A UA R C H I T E C T U R E

P O R T F O L I O2 0 1 5

“Architecture is not simply a job. It is a lifestyle. It is a way of looking at the world. It is a verb. It is a constant exploration where one looks for and finds inspiration in the world around them, and then applies that inspiration to create something completely new. And that thing we create is beautiful and makes a difference in the world.” J. Brantley Hightower

CURRICULUM

FREELANCING JOB

WAVERLEY PARK SPORTS CITY

FLUIDITY

CHURCH OF LIGHT RENDERING

DARWIN APARTMENTS

URBAN DOCUMENTATION IN HK

RE_VAULT

GOLD COAST SPORT PRECINCT

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RE_GROWTH

CASCADE HOUSE

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BACKGROUND

As a student, I was always intrigued by the vast amount of architecture that I was surrounded by. I was interested in understanding architecture thought reading its multiple embodiments; how does architecture shape or change the perception/living of someone though design.

I believe in humanitarian architecture. Architects can make a huge difference with the design tools that they have to help the people in needs. I participated in some humanitarian construction works back in China and Mauritius, and the experience was priceless and unforgettable.

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Van Haus Design Studio freelancingdrafting residential housesrendering and photoshoping

Morphos Architectsdrafting, model making, visual graphic

Monash Universitylaser cutter assistanttraining and supervising students

Table Tennis Coachteaching table tennis to various age groups

Gourmet Food Supplypick and packing

Uniforms Shopsales supervisor

fluent in Frenchphotography skillsgood eye for detailfast learnerability to work in a teamphysical modelmaking

software:rhinoceros 5.0v-raysketchup3dsmaxadobe photoshop, illustrator, indesign,dreamweaver, lightroom

AutoCadrevitmayagrasshopperadobe flash

Mauritius

Fiona Parry-JonesCreative Director of Van Haus Design Studiot: +61 4 101 91054e: [email protected]

Dr. Ari SeligmannMonash University Deputy Head of Architecture Departmentt: +61 3 990 34936e: [email protected]

01.2015 | Present

12.2013 | 01.2014

03.2013 | Present

2013 | Present

05.2009 | 03.2010

2005 | 2009

Skills

Advanced skills

Intermediate skills

Nationality

References

CURRICULUM

DEAN LAU TIM [email protected]+(61) 4 3276 1046

2013 | 2014

2010 | 2013

Monash Universitymaster of architecture

Monash Universitybachelor of architectural design

VAN HAUS DESIGN STUDIOFREELANCING

The drafting, rendering and photoshop works for Van Haus Design Studio were produced for two residential houses in Glen Iris and Glen Waverley.

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20mm stone

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32mm 2 pac side panel

2 pac kicker wine fridge(h 64cm, w 54cm, d 72cm)

2 pac recessed front panel2 pac recessed doors and drawerswith knob/handle

Kitchen / Dining Elevation Kitchen and Dining Elevation

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Kitchen Elevation Detail 01 Kitchen Elevation Detail 02

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Family Room Elevation

Family Room Elevation Render

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Kids Lounge Elevation

Home Cinema Elevation

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WORKSHOP

GARAGEDRIVEWAY

LIVING

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EXCAVATED AREA

EXCAVATED AREA

DINING PANTRY

MEALS

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LAUNDRY

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VOID

Second Floor Plan

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Ground Floor Plan

Front Elevation

East Elevation

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West Elevation

Back Elevation

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WAVERLEY PARK SPORTS CITYCITY IN A FIELD

WAVERLEY PARK, VICTORIA

A sports precinct activated by occupying interstitial spaces between large scale facilities, this project demonstrates building as a new connective tissue, fostering urban growth and green ambitions.

Past

Present

Future

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Section of the three types of penetrations; the stadium opening, the big courtyard which provides light to the houses and the small light wells which lighten up the internal programs.

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FLUIDITYINTERFACE CARPET FACTORY

MINTO, VICTORIA

The brief of this project is to redesign Interface, a carpet factory in Minto NSW, which has been destroyed by fire. The concept is fluidity; in a conceptual and physical sense. The design allows a transition from a rough industrial site to a softer cultural hub.

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The design has four elements; the landscape, canopy, facade and circulation. These elements are continuous and bleed with each other.

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The factory has an additional elevated floor which provide more floor surface coverage for programs, which still providing views to the carpet process when overlooking down. The facade system thermally control the temperature inside the factory thoughout the seasons and still allows sunlight to penetrate and rainwater harvested.

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The storyboard provides a visual experiential journey through the factory.

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CHURCH OF LIGHTTADAO ANDO

SQUINT OPERA

The tasks for the Squint Opera elective were to model the Church of Light into 3dsMax and to render the building using v-ray.

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DARWIN APARTMENTSRESIDENTIAL IN TROPICAL CLIMATE

DARWIN

The Darwin Apartments uses a cross ventilation system to naturally cool down the housing units and internal programs. All the accommodations are designed around two circular axis to maximize the amount of light internally. It has a green roof garden with a filtration system that treats rainwater, which is then cascaded into the main central pool.

prevailingwinds

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3pm

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private

commercial strip

vehicle access

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Ground Plan

Unit Floor Plan

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precast concrete beam

structural grid

concrete foundation

Frosted GlassPrecast polished concrete slab

Suspension bracket covered with netting

Precast concrete wall

Timber shading louversTimber shading louversPrecast concrete L-shape slabs

Timber Door

Frosted glass in precast concrete wall

Timber ShadingFrosted glass with aluminium frame

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acoustic panel

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BEDROOM BATHROOM

BEDROOM BATHROOM

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track

suspension bracket

steel mesh

acoustic panel

frosted glass door

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URBAN DOCUMENTATIONDISECTING HONG KONG ELEVATORS

HONG KONG

The research analyses and focuses on some key moments in Hong Kong’s circulation system that uses elevators, lifts and raised walkways which are weaved through the forest of dense high rise buildings.

1. Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal2. Shun Tak Centre3. Rumsey Street Multistorey Carpark4. Infinitus Plaza5. Harbour Building6. Two Chinachem Plaza7. International Finance Centre Mall8. Central Ferry Pier9. Hang Seng Bank Headquarters10. Central Market 11. Exchange Square Podium

12. General Post Office13. Jardine House14. World Wide House15. Charter House16. Mandarin Oriental17. Prince’s Building18. Alexandra Shopping Arcade19. The Landmark20. Central Tower21. The Galleria22. Standard Chartered Bank

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Queens Rd

Wellington St

Hollywood Wyndham

Staunton St

Shop-House Indoor

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Elgin

Caine

Mosque

Mosque Robinson Rd

Condult Rd

Victoria

Roof Garden Street Shade & Advertisement Board

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1km

100m (7x)

RE_VAULTTransmaterial Research

Grimshaw, Melbourne

This workshop was organized as part of MADA’s transmaterial research event series, which investigates material innovation in the constructed environment. The workshop explored how a new digital practice can reintroduce material, tectonic and constructional thinking into architectural design practice through applied research into masonry structures.

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Plan showing the geometry of the Vault, along with its anchor points.

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force diagram

second layer of tiles

first layer of tiles

tiling the edges

cardboard framework on site

The study models showcase a range of intriguing spaces that are formed through origami. The main research part was to connect two curved pleated wood together using an interlocking system.

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The bronze model was a result of freezing a delicate surface (paper) into a dense and robust material.

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GOLD COAST SPORT PRECINCTSPORTS

GURAGUNBAH, GOLD COAST

The Gold Cost Sport Precinct is located on the Guragunbah floodplain and the main issue was the acid soil sulfate within the land. The concept of this project was to “cut and fill”; digging the acid prone area land and flooding it with water as a treatment method.

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The site is divided into four zones; the forest, wetland, sport and the activity zone.

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The precinct offers a range of sport activities; rowing, biking, tennis, mountain climbing and some kids’ playgrounds. Temporary accommodations are also avaiable.

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RE_GROWTHPOROUS BUILDING

DANDENONG

Re_Growth is an organic porous building which uses colors and organic structures to break the rectilinearity and monotony of the surrounding context. Pocket of spaces, filled with a multitude of programs, are thoughtfully scattered across the site while still allowing a grand feeling of openness and permeability to the public.

Concept Diagrams

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CASCADE HOUSECULTURAL CENTRE

COMPETITION ENTRY, JAPAN

Cascade House is distributed across the whole site creating a dynamic flow of people and spaces. Enclosed areas frame the natural surroundings from the inside and art production from the outside, while overlapping frames expand visual, programmatic, and spatial experiences.

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Resonating with both cultures, the repeating framed enclosures are clad in charred timbers that echo cycles of rebirth in Australian bushfires and the warmth of traditional Japanese construction techniques.

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Thank YouFor more information, check my online portfolio

http://issuu.com/deanlau/docs/dean_lau_2015

[email protected]+(61) 4 3276 1046

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