Internship final report 2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
Internship Training and Report (AR2615)
8th
March 2017
By: James Tay Jia Chuen (0322210)
Lecturer: Ms. Tamilsalvi mari

[AR2615] INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT
NAME: JAMES TAY JIA CHUEN (0322210)
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Content
1.0 INTRODUCTION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.1 Module Objective ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
1.2 Working Environment--------------------------------------------------------------------3
i. Company Profile ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
ii. Period of Training----------------------------------------------------------------3
iii. Working Hours -------------------------------------------------------------------3
2.0 GENERAL SCOPE OF TRAINING -----------------------------------------------------------4
3.0 TRAINING PROGRAM---------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3.1 Training Program Schedule------------------------------------------------------------5
3.2 Projects -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3.2.1 Car Park Canopy, Horizon Hills------------------------------------------5
3.2.1.1 Car Park Canopy, Horizon Hills (Part 2) -----------------7
3.2.2 Recreational Center, Amverton Hills ----------------------------------13
3.2.3 Sales Gallery Extended Canopy, Amverton Hills ------------------20
3.2.4 J1 Drawings on Autodesk Revit ----------------------------------------25
3.2.5 TNB Substation, Elmina Green--------------------------------------- 34
3.2.6 Guard House, Kota Emerald-------------------------------------------- 37
3.2.7 Car Porch Visualization, Kota Emerald-------------------------------41
3.3 Site Visitation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------43
3.3.1 Amverton Hills, Sungai Buloh-------------------------------------------43
3.3.2 Elmina Valley 3A & 3B, Denai Alam-----------------------------------46
4.0 CONCLUSION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Module Objective
This internship is aimed at introducing students to the requirements, activities and
operations involved in working in architectural / construction practices. The purpose
is to facilitate the involvement of students in professional attachments to architectural
practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and
procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings, especially the
Building by-laws. Students will also be exposed to the process of authority
submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of
contract documentation produced to support these drawings. Via a full-time
internship attachment, students will further appreciate the documentation and report-
writing skills required of an employee in a typical architect’s firm.
1.2 Working Environment
I. Company Profile
Paradigm Architects Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 1995 with an overriding
objective to provide truly professional service for a full range of architectural
services. Paradigm Architects specializes in the design of high end residential
communities and individual designed houses. Their vast experience allows
them a high level of expertise while their individual approach to each project
allows them to be responsive to each of their client’s requirements. In their
pursuit to quality works of international standard, they have in 2002 obtained
the coveted ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyd’s register Quality Assurance.
This has been successfully converted to the current ISO 9001:2008 in
February 2010.
II. Period of Training
The total required training period is 8 weeks, from 3rd January 2016 until 3rd
March 2016, and report which recorded works done during internship will be
submitted on 8th
March. However, I have worked for over 8 weeks in total,
from 5th
January 2017 until 10th
March 2017.
III. Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm (Lunch Hour: 1pm to 2pm)

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2.0 General Scope of Training
The overall task and practice carried during the internship would be related to-
1. Preliminary Design Proposal
2. Comment & Modification
3. AutoCAD Drawing, 3D modelling & 3D Rendering
4. Site Visitation
5. Feasibility Study
6. Training & Understanding on Overall Development
Software Application: AutoCAD, SketchUP, Rhinoceros 5, Photoshop CS6,
3DsMAX, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Search

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3.0 Training Program
3.1 Training Program Schedule
There is no proper schedule for internship training in Paradigm Architects. We are
either assigned to our main supervisor, Ar. Teoh Eng Kuan or other co-workers to
complete given task.
3.2 Projects
3.2.1 Car Park Canopy, Horizon Hills
Overview
Site location : Bandar Nusajaya, Mukim Pulai Daerah
Specification : Residential Apartment
Supervisor : Ar. Teoh Eng Kuan
Task : Car Park Canopy design proposal
Duration : 6th
January – 9th
January (2 working days)
Horizon Hills is a residential project under Paradigm Architects. This project has
many different phases which consist of semi-detached houses, condominiums,
apartments, etc. The particular phase I was focusing on for this task was a
completed 380 storey apartment for phase 4C. After construction of Phase 4C, the
clients realized the need of a car park canopy at the ingress and egress of the
apartment’s car park as shown in Figure 1.0. Without a canopy in place, there will be
no shelter against rain for residents to swipe their cards at the card reader upon
entering and exiting the car park.
Figure 1.0

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Submission:
Drawings and specifications of the canopy design using sketch up and photoshop
submitted in A3
Figure 1.1 shows page 1 of canopy design with specifications

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Figure 1.2 shows page 2 of canopy design with perspectives
3.2.1.1 Car Park Canopy, Horizon Hills (Part 2)
Overview
Site location : Bandar Nusajaya, Mukim Pulai Daerah
Specification : Canopy
Task : Car Park Canopy design proposal 2
Duration : 20th
February – 22th
February (3 working days)
As the first design proposal for the car park canopy in Horizon Hills was rejected by
the client as the client prefers a less skeletal frame structured design and would
prefer something elevated of the ground, I have been instructed by Ar. Teoh Eng
Kuan to design 2 more options for the client. Under his supervision, I have managed
to create 2 more proposal options for the client.

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Submission:
Drawings and specifications of 2 canopy proposal designs using sketch up and
photoshop in A3.
Figure 1.3 shows page 1 of canopy design with specifications (option 1)

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Figure 1.4 shows page 2 for canopy design with perspectives (option 1)

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Figure 1.5 shows page 1 of canopy design with specifications (option 2)

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Figure 1.6 shows page 2 of canopy design with perspectives (option 2)

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Learning Outcome:
After the completion of my first design orientated task given to me by my supervisor,
Ar Teoh Eng Kuan, I have managed to polish my sketch up proficiency. Furthermore,
I now have a better understanding of how this firm presents design proposals for
small scale projects as proposals done like this is fast and effective. Besides that, I
have managed to grasp the fundamentals of technicality in design through this
design project.

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3.2.2 Recreational Center, Amverton Hills
Overview
Site location : Amverton Hills, Sungai Buloh
Specification : Recreational Center
Task : Design a Recreational Center
Duration : 9th
January – 13th
Amverton Hills is a prestigious project consisting of ultra-spacious bungalows and
semi-D enclaves undertaken by developer, A&M Realty. This project is focused on
freehold 11 units of bungalows and 66 units of semi-detached houses ranging from
3370 sq ft. to 5355 sq ft. built up. Bungalows having price ranging from RM2,688,800
to RM5,158,800 and semi-detached price ranging from RM1,388,000 to
RM3,073,800. This project is scheduled to be completed by January 2018. My fellow
colleague Janice Lee Juen Yung and I were assigned the task to design a
recreational center which will be located near the ready built Amverton Hills sales
gallery which was designed by my supervisor himself, Ar Teoh Eng Kuan. This
recreational center was to include a sizable café, kitchen, kid’s playroom,
gymnasium, shower rooms, toilets, surau as well as a storeroom. We were also
required to design the outdoor landscape with a playground and a swimming pool.

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Figure 1.7 shows the conceptual design of the recreational center
As shown in Figure 1.7 above, our initial concept for this center was to create a
sense of balance between the sizable indoor café, kitchen spaces and the gym,
shower room spaces divided by a central walkway which acts as an axis which
separates the 2 sections. The rectangular frames acts as visual screening from the
busy highway.
Indoor cafe
Kitchen
Central walkway
Gymnasium
Shower room
Rectangular Frames

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Submission:
Site plan, Building Plan, Perspectives, Area Tabulation compiled and printed on A3.
Figure 1.8 shows the site plan
Figure 1.9 shows the Building Plan

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Area Tabulation:
No. Description Area
Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Lounge
Indoor Café
Outdoor Café
Kitchen
Kids’ Playroom
Indoor Gym
Outdoor Gym
Surau F
Surau M
A/C
Storage
WC F
WC M
Wash Area
Shower F
Shower M
98
193
56
34
70
102
15
6
6
26
12
7
7
10
37
37
1054
2077
602
366
753
1098
162
65
65
280
130
75
75
108
398
398
1 Total 716 7706
Service Area 204 2196
2 Total 920 9902
Gross Floor Area – GFA
Net Floor Area - NFA
920
716
9902
7706

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Figure 1.10 shows the final design proposal layout of spaces
As shown in Figure 1.10, the concept for our final proposal did not differ much as we
still kept the concept of balance between 2 sections divided by an axis. However, the
initial idea of the axis being a central walkway was replaced with a sunken lounge
with water features and a tree in the center. We have also included an outdoor café
in this recreational center.
Figure 1.11 shows a perspective of a side entrance into the outdoor café

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Figure 1.12 shows the front elevation of the center
Figure 1.13 shows a close up perspective of the sunken lounge area
Figure 1.14 shows an interior walkway with water features

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Learning Outcome:
Through this project, my colleague and I were given a very great opportunity to
design our very own building which may be built in the near future. This project has
also led me to study more about the Uniform Building by Laws, UBBL which plays an
important role in architecture as it ensures the comfort and safety of the occupants
and how the rules instituted make sense to an architectural design. For example, I
now have a more in depth understanding about the handicap requirements for a
recreational center as well as the fire protection systems needed for a building.
Furthermore, I have also grasp the methods of gross and net area tabulation of a
building through this project.

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3.2.3 Sales Gallery Extended Canopy, Amverton Hills
Overview
Site location : Amverton Hills, Sungai Buloh
Specification : Canopy
Task : Design an Extended Canopy for the Sales Gallery
Duration : 16th
January – 17th
The Amverton Sales Gallery is a ready built building designed by my supervisor Ar.
Teoh Eng Kuan. This gallery will later be converted into a community hall in the
future. My task in this project was to design an extended canopy from the side
entrance as the client requested.
Submission:
- Drawings and specifications of the canopy design proposal using sketch up
and photoshop printed out on A3
- AutoCad drawings of the canopy onto existing drawings of sales gallery

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Figure 1.15 shows page 1 of canopy design with specifications

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Figure 1.16 shows page 2 of canopy design with perspectives

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Figure 1.17 shows plan drawing of extended canopy
Figure 1.18 shows roof plan drawing of extended canopy

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Figure 1.19 shows section drawing of extended canopy
Learning Outcome:
As this was my second attempt on a canopy, I have more or less understood all the
elements needed to design a canopy. I have understood the amount of overhang,
degree of roof fall, materials required to design a cost effective yet durable canopy
design. I have managed to be more creative with my canopy designs especially on
the ceiling design features.

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3.2.4 J1 Drawings on Autodesk Revit
Overview
Site location : J1, Denai Alam
Specification : Double Storey Terrace Houses
Supervisor : Mr. Alan Cheong & Mr Ken Chan
Task : Amending Revit Drawings
Duration : 17th
January – 19th
Denai Alam is a unique township located approximately 10 km north of the Shah
Alam city centre alongside the Guthrie Corridor Expressway which is planned based
on the “Denai” concept. The “Denai” is a 4.8km landscape footpaths for pedestrians
and non-motorized vehicles. This outstanding township is developed by Sime Darby
Property Development and started launching in November 2004. This current project
“J1” is an upcoming project by Paradigm Architects. It consist of 228 units of double
storey terrace houses of 2 types, Type A and Type B. My colleague, Janice and I are
assigned to help Mr Alan Cheong in amending drawings for Type A which consist of
22 blocks.
Assigned work:
- Set the view range of the plan views for ground floor plan, first floor plan and
roof plan
- Insert gate cad files into model drawings
- Amend grid lines, dimensions and specifications
- Insert fence, roads and pavements into plan drawings
- Masking of unnecessary elements in drawings
- Arrangement of all final drawings into paper space

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Setting the view range:
Figure 1.20 shows plans before setting the view range
Figure 1.21 shows plans after setting view range

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Inserting gate cad files:
Figure 1.22 shows gates inserted into plans
Amend grid lines, dimensions and specifications:
Figure 1.23 shows grid lines and dimensions inserted into plans
Figure 1.24 shows specifications inserted into plans

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Inserting fence, roads and pavements:
Figure 1.25 shows ground floor plans without roads and pavements
Figure 1.26 shows ground floor plans with roads and pavements

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Figure 1.27 shows plans with fences inserted
Masking of unnecessary elements in drawings:
Figure 1.28 shows sections before masking

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Figure 1.29 shows sections after masking
Arrangement of all final drawings into paper space:
Figure 1.30 shows arrangement of drawings ready for printing

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Final Drawings:
Figure 1.31 shows the final ground floor plan drawing
Figure 1.32 shows final first floor plan & front elevation drawings

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Figure 1.33 shows final roof plan & rear elevation drawings
Figure 1.34 shows side elevations & sections drawings

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Learning Outcome:
This project has given me a great opportunity to learn the software, Autodesk Revit
which will prove to be a very highly demanded software in the future as it is getting
more and more recognised in the architecture field. Under the guidance of Mr Alan
Cheong, I am able to grasp the fundamentals of Revit and this will allow me to
endeavour towards mastering this software further. Besides that, I have now a better
comprehension on detailed drawings for a residential house in terms of its building
elements, UBBL requirements, drainage system, etc

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3.2.5 TNB Substation, Elmina Green
Overview
Site location : Elmina green 18 & 21, Seksyen U17
Specification : TNB Substation
Supervisor : Mr Pook Kei Jin
Task : Designing A TNB Substaion
Duration : 22th
February – 24th
City of Elmina location At Seksyen U17 up north of Denai Alam is the single largest
development in Malaysia dedicated to wellness living. It is developed by Sime Darby
Property Development. The City of Elmina is intentioned to simply raise the quality of
life, it is designed to lovingly encourage its residents to live an active and balanced
lifestyle. Paradigm Architects has already undertaken several phases in Elmina
Valley, Elmina West and Elmina Green. Elmina Green 18 & 21 would be their latest
project and I was assigned to design the TNB substation for this project.
Submission:
3d modelling of 2 designs using Sketch Up:
- Double pitch roof
- Mono pitch roof
Figure 1.35 shows a front perspective of proposed design (double pitch)

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Figure 1.36 shows a side perspective of proposed design (double pitch)
Figure 1.37 shows a front perspective of proposed design (mono pitch)

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Figure 1.38 shows a side perspective of proposed design (mono pitch)
Learning Outcome:
Through this project, I now understand that there are more than one type of TNB
substation namely, 2 chamber substations or 3 chamber substations. For this
particular project, the area requires a 3 chamber substation which means it consist of
2 transformer chambers and 1 switchgear room whereas a 2 chamber substation
only has 1 transformer chamber and 1 switchgear room. I have also learned about
the requirements for a substation in terms of the size, height and type of vent blocks
used, the setback distance, etc.

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3.2.6 Guard House, Kota Emerald
Overview
Site location : Mukim Rawang, Daerah Gombak
Specification : Guard House
Supervisor : Mr Sonnie Wong
Task : 3D modelling and rendering a Guard House
Duration : 27th
February – 6th
March (5 working days)
Paradigm Architects has an upcoming project located at Daerah Gombak specifically
Kota Emerald. The developers for this project is Promakmur Developers Sdn. Bhd.
This upcoming project is a 142 units of terrace houses at Phase 3, Kota Emerald. My
task in this project was to 3D model a construction drawing of the proposed guard
house drawn by Mr. Sonnie Wong and to modify the design to suit the architectural
language of the proposed terrace house’s designs. After that, I was to render the 3D
model using 3D rendering software.
Submission:
- 3D model of the Guard House with modifications using Sketch up
- 3D rendering of the Guard House using 3DsMax
Figure 1.39 shows a front perspective of the guard house

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Figure 1.40 shows a rear perspective of the guard house
Figure 1.41 shows a perspective of the guard house

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Figure 1.42 shows a rear perspective of the guard house
Figure 1.43 shows a bird’s eye view of the guard house

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Figure 1.44 shows a 3D rendering of the guard house
Learning Outcome:
Through this project, I was being tested on my ability to read architectural drawings
and visualizing it 3- Dimensionally mentally to be able to produce a 3D model of it.
Next, I was able to familiarize myself with the construction materials and elements
used to build a guard house. Furthermore, I was also able to brush up on my
rendering capabilities through this project.

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3.2.7 Car Porch Visualization, Kota Emerald
Overview
Site location : Mukim Rawang, Daerah Gombak
Specification : Car Porch
Supervisor : Mr Sonnie Wong
Task : 3D modelling and making 3D PDF
Duration : 2th
March (1 working day)
Following the same project in Kota Emerald, Mukim Rawang, Daerah Gombak. The
task arised when the client could not visualize how the gradient/slope of the whole
street of terrace houses would look like with a 500mm drop. Therefore, Mr Sonnie
Wong has instructed me to 3D model the car porch area of the street by referring to
his plan drawings. Other than that, Mr Sonnie Wong has also requested me to
research on how to convert 3D models into 3D PDF for easy viewing.
Submission:
- 3D model of the car porch gradient using Rhinoceros 5
- Converting 3D model into 3D PDF
Figure 1.45 shows the car porch gradient screenshotted from 3D PDF

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Learning Outcome:
Through this project, I am trained to visualize how the gradient of an uneven street
looks like and how it will affect the gradient of the pavements and car porch in real
life construction. Furthermore, I was able to brush up my Rhinoceros 3D modelling
capabilities as well as explore on methods to convert a 3D model into 3D PDF. At
the end of the day, I successfully managed to do so through trial and error as well as
research.

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3.3 Site Visitation
3.3.1 Amverton Hills, Sungai Buloh
Overview
Supervisor : Ar. Teoh Eng Kuan & Ms Pei Yi
Task : Minutes of meeting
Duration : 13th
January (2pm to 5pm)
The main purpose of this particular site visit was to have a site meeting with
mainly the developers, contractors and engineers regarding the current progress and
issues of the ongoing Amverton housing project which was a 7 units of bungalow.
Minutes of meeting was prepared by Paradigm Architects and all matters such as
site safety matters, landscape matters, piping matters, etc was discussed during that
meeting. I was to take down notes of important points during the minutes of meeting.
After the site meeting, my supervisor and I were to present the proposal
design of the recreational center (Project 3.2.2) to the client.
Furthermore, I was to take pictures of the Amverton sales gallery as I was to
start working on the extended canopy at the side entrance (Project 3.2.3). By being
on site, I was able to have a better understanding and visualization of the site to
build my extended canopy.
Lastly, I was also given the chance to observe the site for the recreational
center.

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Figure 1.46 shows the location of the extended canopy to be built (side entrance)
Figure 1.47 shows the side elevation of the side entrance

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Figure 1.48 shows the site of the recreational center

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3.3.2 Elmina Valley 3A & 3B, Denai Alam
Overview
Supervisor : Mr Pook Kei Jin
Task : Minutes of meeting and on site observation
Duration : 23th
February (9.30am to 5pm)
Elmina Valley 3A and 3B or ‘EV3A’ and ‘EV3B’ are 2 projects under Paradigm
Architects. The Architects in charge for this project are Ar. Teoh Eng Kuan and Mr.
Pook Kei Jin. The client of these projects is Sime Darby Property Development.
Furthermore, this 2 phases EV3A and EV3B are divided into 2 different construction
firms, first contractor being Nissin Builders whereas the second contractor being
Kitacon Sdn Bhd.
Minutes of meeting:
There were 3 meetings held on that day itself and all 3 meetings are in the form
of minutes of meeting. The first meeting was the client consultant meeting, Sime
Darby Property Development was the client and was in charge of the meeting.
Things discussed were more regarding meeting the deadlines and requirements as
well as pricing and less towards construction details and site matters. In this
meeting, the contractors are not involved.
The second and third meetings were the site meetings with the first contractor,
Nissin Builders and the second contractor, Kitacon Sdn Bhd respectively. In those
meetings, Architects were in charge of the meetings and tried to resolve all matters
regarding the site construction details, site matters and reassuring the client’s doubts
and expectations.

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On site observations:
Temporary shelter on site
- Contractor’s site office
- Worker’s assembly area
- Electronic gate entrance
and exit to be installed as
per Sime Darby’s
requirement
Figure 1.49 shows temporary shelter on site
Figure 1.50 shows groundwork in progress

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Figure 1.51 shows first floor formwork in place
Figure 1.52 shows bird’s eye view of the site

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4.0 Conclusion
I carried out my internship at Paradigm Architects, a firm that I selected to be
part of my learning process in architecture after contacting with main supervisor, Ar.
Teoh Eng Kuan. As a fresh employee who was lack of practical experience, I was
and still am thankful for being given fair amount of jobs and obtained a lot of
guidance from my supervisor and co-workers. I am thankful to my supervisor and co-
workers who spent a lot of time to share his or her experience and impart the
construction and design knowledge to me personally. Throughout the internship
training, I could perceive more about the definition of being an architect and its social
position which allow me to prepare myself to become an innovative and responsible
architect in future. Along my training period, I realize that a strong observation skill is
required to tackle the problems I encountered with. Moreover, the projects indirectly
lead me to become more independent, considerate and self-confident. Other than
that, I have no doubt gained more knowledge in terms of technicality and
requirements in design. Besides that, this internship has given me the opportunity to
learn new software skills as well as giving me a chance to design and build my own
designs in the real world.
All in all, I have realized the significance as follows:
- Time Management
Architects are always racing against time to meet deadlines and packed schedules,
a proper adjustable and flexible time management will minimize facing overdue
deadlines. It helps reduce time wastage and in turn gives us more time and the
possibility to check and improve our work.
- Critical and Analytic Thinking
In order to organize our task and assignment, we need to analyze our problems and
formulate a good solution to the problems. We would have to set contingency plans
for the solution, so that we are well prepared for the unforeseeable situations.
- Communication
In any working environment, teamwork is vital in contributing to a strong
organization. Thus, communicating and sharing is much needed in the working
environment.

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