Selected works from 2010 to 2014

1. P o r t f o l i oKew Xun Long | Architecture

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Educational Background
Profile
2002 - 2005 The Chinese High School
GCE ‘O’ Level Equivalant
2006 - 2007 Hwa Chong Institution
GCE ‘A’ Levels
2010 - 2014 Department of Architecture | School of Design and Environment
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Architecture
Kew Xun Long
Kewxunlong@gmail.com
+65 93638915
Singaporean
15.03.1989.
Mandarin Fluent in speaking and profficient in read/write
English Fluent in speaking and profficient in read/write
3D Modelling | Rhino + Grasshopper | Autocad | Sketchup
Rendering | Vray | Lumion
Analysis | Ecotect + Radiance | Energy Plus
Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | Microsoft Office
Hand Modelling | Laser Cutting | 3D Printing | CNC
Skills
Language

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Academic Projects
2012 NUS Solar Research Center | Tutor:Teh Kem Jin
2013 Ventilation Wall/Triumph Pavilion | Tutor: Joseph Lim, Florian
2013 Hoe Huat Industrial Building | Tutor: Sani Cheng
2011 Archaelogical Research Center | Tutor: Erik G. L’heureux
Competitions
2012 - 2013 Solar Decathlon China 2013
2014 URA PubliCity
Commissioned Work
2013 Nautique Floating Suites
2011 Bali Wakeboarding Park

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Preah Khan
Archaelogical
Research Center
Preah Khan
Cambodia
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Ventilation Wall/
Triumph Pavilion
Bethnal Green
London
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NUS Solar Energy
Research Center
Raffles Hall
Singapore
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Hoe Huat Industrial
Building Re-cladding
New Industrial Rd
Singapore
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URA Publicity
Woodlands
Singapore
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Nautique Floating
Suites
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Bali Wakeboarding
Park
Bali
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Solar Decathlon China
2013
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Shan Xi, Datong
China

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Year II - Preah Khan Archaeological Research Center
This academic exercise was focused on the landscape
of Preah Khan, a UNESCO world heritage site.
The notion of landscape inherently includes all things
natural into its definition but tracing back to the origins of
Preah Khan, the plinths are used to elevate the architecture
of the ground, mainly due to the climate and also to
create hierarchy of spaces but there is a general void of
nature, ie trees and bushes.Trees that are growing in Preah
Khan now are the act of nature trying to reclaim its land.
Drawing from the original architecture of Preah Khan,
current greenery in Preah Khan is disregarded and landscape
is seen as the undulating surface created by the different
layers of plinths and ground.
Given the rich history in Preah Khan, any bold and
expressive architecture would stain the purity of such a site.
Hence the proposed research center attempts to mimic the
ancient architectural form and material usage.The undulating
plinthspresentinPreahKhanformthebasisofthearchitectural
language. Layers of stone, gathered from the vicinity, are
stacked up to from the ground to form the architecture
and blends seamlessly with the original architecture.
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01 - Photo of model
02 - Exploded axonometric drawing of plinths
03 - Exploded axonometric drawing of research center
04 - Elevation from model
05 - Close-up of opening
06 - Detail model
07 - West elevation from model
08 - Plan
09 - Elevations
10 - Sections
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III - NUS Solar Energy Research Center
At 6 feet underground, temperature remains almost
constant, at 25 degrees Celsius, throughout the whole day.
Making use of this fact, ‘Six Feet Under” attempts
to reduce cooling load required for the Solar Research
Center. Air-conditioned areas are carved into the slope
on the site, reducing the cooling load by almost 70% on a
hot day. Central courtyard coupled with skylights allows
ample daylight into the underground spaces, transforming
a dull and depressing space into a bright and pleasant
workplace. Heavy stone walls and pillars are used to support
the weight of the ground packed above the building and
also to express the ’subterranean’ nature of the spaces.
A mega truss structure forms the entire skin of the
aboveground structure. It provides structural support
for the cantilever over the courtyard and also a contrast
to the heaviness of the underground structure. The
aboveground structure houses study area, outdoor seminar
area, dorm and a cafe.The service core runs all the way up
from underground and the 3 levels are all connected by a
suspended stair core. The floorplans of the aboveground
structure are designed to allow air-flow, hence there are no
exterior walls.All spaces are located within the floor-plates.
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01 - Roof plan
02 - Short Section
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04 -View walking from bus-stop
05 -View of courtyard space
06 -View from research lab

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IV - ConcreteVentilation Wall/ Triumph Pavilion
The concrete ventilation wall was conceived during
year 2 of study. The purpose of the wall was to create
a modular concrete block, which can be stacked to
form a wall, with fenestration that allows ventilation
while preventing rain from reaching the internal spaces.
The concrete block was designed was made by
carving a series of triangles out from a cuboid, which
serves as a sculptural piece but creates fenestration
when stacked. The fenestration was deliberately sculpted
to form an angle which effectively prevents rain from
entering while still allowing wind and light to penetrate.
Drawing from the design of the ventilation wall, further
exploration was conducted to create variations in the
module, in an attempt to create a play of light and shadow.
Different variations was created and tested with Ecotect
and Radiance to find out the amount of light penetration.
The variants were then permutated to from screens which
creates different shadows against the sun.The complexity of
the shadows cast was compounded by layering the screens
above one another in a movable frame.This creates a variety
of shadows, giving users of the park a new experience
every time they stop by. The movable screens also allows
different configuration of spaces for different garden events.
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winter : dec 21
spring : march 21
summer : jun 21
autumn : sep 22
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01 -Ventilation wall
02 - Lined up form-work for vent block
03 - Assembling the ventilation wall
04 - Test module ‘Larry’
05 - First test module
06 - Second test module
07 - Detailed information on pavilion
08 - Concert rendering
09 - Exhibition rendering

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IV - Re-cladding of Hoe Huat Industrial Building
Drawing inspiration from the Italian pavilion in the Shanghai
Expo,thisprojecthopestoredefinetheideaofsolidityinabuilding.
The typical building blocks of most buildings are concrete
and glass. Both of them are very different in properties.
One represents solidity whiles the other transparency.
By combining materials to form a ‘glass concrete’, we
can achieve a sense of solidity from a thick concrete wall,
while also experiencing certain extends of transparency.
The new Hoe Huat building will be cladded with concrete-
glass panels which are made from the recycled glass of the
original facade. The glass taken from the facade will be cut
into strips of 50mm * 100mm, and a simple calculation shows
that we can save up to a significant $295,000 in terms of
material cost alone. Furthermore, the glass need not be
melted and reformed into specific sizes, hence reducing
the extra carbon footprint in the process of recycling.
During daytime, light from the surrounding is filtered
through the walls, creating a warm and diffused daylighting
effect on the interior spaces. Coupled with slits we
introduced on the facade, the interior space is sufficiently lit
up up to 2 meters in, reducing the load on artificial lighting.
When night falls, the building radiates light from
the interior spaces and creates its own identity
without the need for decorative neon/LED lights.
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01 - Night render
02 - Site analysis
03 - Form analysis
04 - Day render
05 - Glass concrete analysis

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Solar Decathlon China 2013 - Team NUS
The solar house is designed and built with an integrative
and innovative strategy for an urban tropical setting.
Passive design strategy incorporates a protective skin
acting as the first layer of defence against heat and glare.
To further optimise the thermal comfort of the house with
maximum energy efficiency, the house also feature a range
of innovative technologies such as Photovoltaic panels, solar
thermal collectors and a grey water recycling filtration wall.
To tackle the harsh climate of the tropical region, the
protective skin on the outer facade of the building is designed
to serve as a solar shield, protecting the users from both
heat and glare.This outer skin would also provide additional
shading and ventilation to help reduce the overall heat gain of
the building,thus allowing us to achieve optimal energy balance
for our solar house in a more efficient and effective manner.
Furthermore, the two distinctive walls running along
the corridor not only exist as an expressive architectural
feature for the solar house, but also provide a hierarchical
composition to the architecture which segregates the public
and private spaces. This transitional corridor also has a
pedagogical connotation displaying integrative systems and
real-time graphical data to provide occupants with a visually
interactive and engaging experience, and more importantly,
to create awareness of their household energy usage,
thus cultivating greener sustainable habits and practices.
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百叶窗 LOUVRES
Timber louvres provide shading from direct solar
exposure as well as privacy for the home users.
Occupants can also relax and enjoy the outdoors
while still being shaded by the secondary skin.
可调式百叶窗让阳光渗透入室内空间，有效
地提供了遮阳功能，并确保屋主室内的隐
私。
设备房 SERVICE ROOM
The service room acts as the heart of our home,
connecting the mechanical, electrical and water
services to the rest of the house via the corridor. It
controls the supply and demand of the household.
设备房是太阳能房的系统核心，它通过走廊
的空腔墙隐藏了房子所有的机械系统、电子
系统和水循环系统，并由此延伸到房子的各
个部分。它也控制着家庭日常水电的供应和
需求。
UNDERFLOOR HEATING &
HOT WATER SUPPLY
地暖系统与热水供应
The house utilises flat plate Solar Thermal Panels
in conjunction with 2 insulated tanks to supply the
necessary domestic hot water and space heating
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太阳能房采用了太阳能集热板产生热水，并
存储在两个隔热的加压舱内，以确保能够满
足住户的日常使用热水和取暖需求。
过滤墙 FILTRATION WALL
The filtration system integrated within the corridor
not only serves as an educational and aesthetic
feature, but also as a secondary water source.
太阳能房中的污水过滤系统不只提供教育
性，也可美观家居环境，为房子提供了一个
二级水源。
LIVING ROOM CONFIGURATION 客厅配置
The use of configurable and multi-functional
furniture allows for space saving as well as
a dynamic environment that can be easily
transformed depending on the occupants’ needs.
太阳能房利用了可配置、多功能的家具，不
但节省空间，也让客厅可以依据不同的场合
或活动转换成不同的用途，增加了它的灵活
性。
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION 卧室配置
The bedroom is configurable with an integrated pull-
out desk and foldable bed. It transforms into an office
space by day and a rest area by night.
卧室可根据用户的需求而转换配置；可旋转
式书桌使卧室在白天时可用作办公空间而折
叠床让屋主在晚间将其作为居家休息空间。
HEATING, VENTILATION,
AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) 暖通空调
With a smart home control system that monitors
thermal comfort, the indoor temperature is regulated
via an automated HVAC system coupled with the
underfloor heating system.
屋主可以通过智能家居控制系统监控室内的
舒适度，由一体化的自动式暖通空调系统与
地暖系统供应热能量以调节室温。
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT (LVDC)
低压直流供电系统
The integration of a LVDC system reduces energy loss
during the conversion process from Direct Current
(DC)-generated by the PV cells, to Alternating
Current (AC), thus reducing electrical consumption.
太阳能房采用了低压直流供电系统，以减少
光伏电池板转换直流电为交流电时的能量损
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01 - Photo of NUS Solar house
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03 - Outdoor deck
04 -View from side of house
05 - Living room/ dinning room
06 - Conceptual high rise render
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URA PubliCity Competition - The Pendant
Located across one of the busiest junction in Woodlands,
the Pendant aims to integrate meaningful urban spaces with
public infrastructure by connecting the various existing
networks such as the park connector, schools and pedestrian
network to form a community node. It is an elevated
pedestrian foot bridge, urban library, park, playground,
outdoor classroom and community space all at the same time.
The pendant aims to connect the axial movement
between Causeway Point and Civic Center while providing
seamless access to the new developments on the East and
the West through the introduction of a pedestrian foot
bridge. The existing pedestrian circulation from Woodlands
MRT station through Causeway Point towards Civic Center
is complicated and disruptive.The various intersections and
vehicular crossings creates congestion points for both foot
and vehicular traffic.The new scheme - elevated from vehicular
traffic, pedestrians no longer need to cross two traffic light
junctions to get to Civic Center and the public square in front.
The elevation of pedestrian movement not only provides a
safe and efficient journey for pedestrians, it also alleviates
traffic congestion on the street by minimizing road crossings.
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O r i g i n a l p e d e s t r i a n c i r c u l a t i o n P r o p o s e d p e d e s t r i a n c i r c u l a t i o n T h e G r e e n P e n d a n t - C o n n e c t i n g
n e t w o r k s
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The elevated structure creates a sheltered urban space
that can be enjoyed comfortably all year round. Capitalizing
on the location of Woodlands Regional Library in Civic
Center and nearby schools, the idea of an urban library
and learning node was designed to encourage spontaneous
learning and sharing of knowledge. Shelves integrated with
structural columns provide space for donated books and
excess books from the library. Users are encouraged to
borrow and replace books as and when they like. Ample
seating areas including a cozy sunken reading pit are
provided under shady trees for ultimate reading comfort.
The design considered strategies beyond the limits
of the site such as the provision of through block links in
the new developments that connect the urban space with
the greater neighborhood. The surrounding HDB precincts
now have a convenient and more efficient access to the
MRT station whilst surrounded by activities and comfort.
Greenery surrounds and links users of the nearby park
connector to the various amenities around the site.
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01 - Bird’s-eye view
02 -View to causeway point
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Nautique Floating Suites - The Triphora
Nautique floating suites make use of modular hull system
as floating platforms as a base for constructing a boat-
house. The Triphora uses tropical cross-laminated timber
(T-CLT) as structural walls to support the air-conditioned
space on the upper level.The air-conditioned space above is
expressed as a ‘floating’ box while keeping the ground level
fully opened.Wooden screens are designed to be movable to
completely shut off the interior spaces in case of bad weather.
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01 - Night render
02 - On marina bay
03 - Closed elevation
04 - Opened elevation
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Bali Wakeboarding Park - Clubhouse
The Bali wakeboarding park is a conceptual design
aimed to blend into the beautiful scenery around mount
Agung. The wavy roof form opens up towards the ocean
view and the wakeboarding park, giving panoramic
views all round the clubhouse. A series of glulam
timber frames provides the structure to form the roof.
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01 - Sunset render
02 - East elevation
03 - West elevation
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