Practicum semester (4.5) Taylors University

1. INTERNSHIP REPORT
INTERNSHIP TRAINING & REPORT
ARC 2615
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONORS) IN ARCHITECTURE
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE BUILDING AND DESIGN
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY
ONG EUXUAN
0319050
LECTURER: AR. PRINCE FAVIS ISIP
INTERNSHIP COMPANY: CITYLAB STUDIO

3. CONTENT
1 Acknowledgement
2 Introduction
2.1 Introduction to Internship Module
2.2 Introduction of company (Citylab Studio)
STAGES
3 Schematic Design
3.1 Design Planning & Studies
3.2 3D Modelling
3.3 Physical Modelling
3.4 Rendering Techniques
4 Design Development
4.1 Design Drawings
4.2 Material Scouting
5 Permit Application & Contract Documentation
5.1 Site Visits
5.2 Local Authorities
5.3 Regulations
6 Internship Logsheets
7 Testimonial Letter

4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My internship in Citylab Studio has gave me a great opportunity to understand projects and work
scope in an architecture practice better. I was given neat exposure to develop different skills, as
well as gain knowledge on different aspects of an architecture project.
Thus I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude towards my employers at
Citylab Studio and Arkitek Kamal Alwi (AKA), Ar. Kamal Alwi and Mr. Ridzwa Fathan, who
welcomed me, and have since gave me countless advice on design projects.
I would like to thank my supervisor and project architect, Ms. Nadhirah Nasser for looking after
me during my internship period, and gave me necessary guidance during my stay at the office.
I would like to thank the project architects of the projects I was involved in throughout my
internship program, Ms. Noraini Ismail and Mr. Nik Arief for their valuable practical and
theoretical guidance, and also Ms. Nurul Nurhana, Mr. Wan Ahmad Faiz and Mr. Ahmad Syafiq,
assistant architects and technical assistant that showed me the light throughout my internship
program.
Last but not least, I would also like to take this chance to thank Ar. Prince Favis Isip, my tutor in
charge for this short internship semester, who took his time out for the visitation in KL.
This Internship program has expanded my architectural knowledge and has opened my eyes to
learn more about working in an architectural practice.

5. INTRODUCTION
2.2 INTRODUCTION OF MODULE
Internship Training & Report (ARC 2615, ARC2613 & ARC2622), Semester 4.5, is a short
semester, introducing us to the working environment and operations that take place in an
architectural practice. This module helps the transition of a student from an architecture school to
a working architectural firm.
It helps students develop an understanding of the general principles and procedure of law as
applied to architectural drawings. It exposes students to various activities done in a working
architectural practice. This would range from schematic designing such as the preparation of
working drawings, to contract documentation.
This module helps students get a better understanding on the working process of a firm, and
allows them to experience the working conditions of a practice.

6. 2.2 COMPANY BACKGROUND
CityLab Studio
I carried out my internship at CityLab Studio. The company was founded in 2004, it is an
architecture firm located in Wisma Central, Kuala Lumpur.
The company focuses on green designing and progressive planning. It deals with a wide range of
projects, ranging from smaller scale art installations, wide scale of architectural projects, to urban
design and city masterplanning
The company is known to produce countless feasibility and design studies before entering the
design phase, these studies are usually theoretical and impeccably thorough.

7. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
The schematic design phase is the preliminary phase of design, which includes a design scheme
that would help define the general scope and concepts of the design of the project. This phase
usually include countless researches, the designs produced during this phase is introductory and
rough, it leaves more space for studies and further explorations.
During this stage, developmental study drawings and documents, as well as conceptual rendering
that illustrate the design and spatial quality are typically produced. Illustrative materials such as
computer renderings and images as well as 3D models are usually delivered during this phase.
3.1 Design Studies & Planning
Site Surveys
Design Researches & Studies
The company is pretty known to produce countless feasibility and design studies before entering
the design phase. These studies are usually theoretical and impeccably thorough.
Softwares like Rhinoceros (along with Grasshopper plug ins) are used to test out countless
designs, forms and feasibility to construct these buildings.
Variation study in central courtyards layout to promote different circulation paths
(Development in Shah Alam)

8. Comparison in volume of terraces based on the form of the façade
(Unnamed Research Center in Kuala Lumpur)

9. Variation study in edge profiles
(Unnamed Research Center in Kuala Lumpur)

10. Variation study in ceiling design (Unnamed Research Center in Kuala Lumpur)

11. 3.2 3D Modelling
Various modelling softwares were used in Citylab Studio. Softwares like Rhinoceros 3D,
Autodesk Revit and Sketchup are some of the more commonly used softwares in the company.
I opted for Rhinoceros 3D for this project, due largely to my familiarity with handling the
software during my Computer Applications module in Semester 3.
Rhino Modelling
3D Models of Kuala Lumpur buildings
(KL Masterplan)
I assisted in modelling several buildings in the KL area, as well as planned buildings (TRX)
scheduled to be built in near future.

12. 3D Model of Ceilings Study
(Research Center in Kuala Lumpur)

13. Autodesk Revit Modelling
I gained a small amount of knowledge in the software Autodesk Revit during my internship in
Citylab Studio. It is a BIM Software that is ideal for many that work in the building industry. It is
widely used, and very helpful in getting the working drawings as well as models delivered to
structural engineers and contractors.
3D Revit Model of building massing
(Surau in Bukit Jalil)

14. 3.3 Physical Modelling
I was asked to amend and refine a model that was partially destroyed when it was taken to site.
I further refined the original model design by adding faux grass sheets for representation of the
green roof, as well as details such as fences, railings and glass windows. Technical details such
as the TNB Station and water tanks were also added in the original model.
Refined manual physical model
(Memorial in Kuala Lumpur)

15. 3.4 Rendering Techniques
Image rendering is a pretty important process. It allows clients and consultants to have an idea of
the building design.
Lumion 3D
Lumion 3D 7 is the visualization software most widely and typically used in Citylab Studio.
Lumion is flexible and convenient, and it also allows the creation of 360 panoramas and
animation videos.
Visuals of wall design proposals
(Memorial in Kuala Lumpur)

16. Visuals of gym layout
(Gym Interiors of Hotel in Kuala Lumpur)

17. Visuals of terrazzo bench design
(Memorial in Kuala Lumpur)

18. Photoshop CS6: Post production
Renders that are done in Lumion and Autodesk Revit will also be brought to Photoshop for
further refinement. Textures, shadows and lighting, color adjustments and other details can be
added and amended in Photoshop.
Comparison between before (Autodesk Revit rendered 3D model) and after post production in
Photoshop CS6
(Surau in Bukit Jalil)

19. Post-produced images in Photoshop CS6
(Surau in Bukit Jalil)

20. Comparison between before (Lumion 3D render) and after post production in Photoshop CS6
(Gym Interiors of Hotel in Kuala Lumpur)

21. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The Design Development phase is the step after the exploratory phase. It lays out the further
details such as a building’s structural and architectural details. This step also includes the
addition of other building services such as its plumbing, electrical and mechanical details.
During this stage, the drawings produces are typically more technical, detailed and specific.
Drawings with full dimensions and specific locations of each elements and their material
specifications are required.
4.1 Design Drawings
During this stage, I assisted in producing several detailed construction drawings, which include
the tiles setting out plans in a Surau in Bukit Jalil, arches, doors and windows detailed drawings,
minor services detailed drawings amendment in a memorial in Kuala Lumpur.
Minor detailed drawings of windows and arches
(Surau in Bukit Jalil)

22. Working Construction Drawings
(Surau in Bukit Jalil)
4.2 Supplier Scouting
I also assisted in scouting, as well as picking out materials. I searched for suppliers for materials
of interior finishing, as well as services such as basins and taps.

23. PERMIT APPLICATION & CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
5.1 Site Visit
We conducted a site visit on my second week to our site at Jalan Dato Onn, led by my
supervising architect, Ms. Nadhirah Nasser. The construction is 70% completed.
We took site safety precautions and entered the site with safety helmets and construction boots. I
was given guidance and was taught about the site conditions and studies, and was shown around
the building services such as the plumbing system and electrical wiring details.
Construction site of building
(Memorial in Kuala Lumpur)

24. Waterproofing material for the green roof

25. Measuring site for construction of wall
(Memorial in Kuala Lumpur)

26. 5.2 Local Authorities
Most buildings handled by Citylab Studio currently are located in Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur /
Selangor areas).
Kuala Lumpur City Hall / Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
The Building Control Division is within the Planning and Building Department of DBKL, they
are responsible for ensuring that all buildings in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur are safe
and habitable. They imposed legal requirements and regulations that have to be complied.
Shah Alam City Council / Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA)
Just like DBKL, The Building Department of MBSA are responsible for building safety. They
inspect buildings and provide and manage building plans, as well as imposed legal requirements
that have to be complied.

27. 5.3 Regulations
Throughout my internship, I learned the importance of the regulations in design. Malaysia
imposed building bylaws for precautions in building safety and designs.
I find myself referring to the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 frequently throughout my
internship, for information regarding fire safety in buildings, setback requirements, elevator
requirements, etcetera.
Setback dimensions in zones as per MBSA requirements
(Proposed development in Shah Alam)