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ARC2625 INTERNSHIP REPORT
Student name : Lynette Law Yong Yi
Student number : 0317761
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School of Architecture, Building and Design
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT
(ARC 2615)
FINAL REPORT
Architecture Firm : K.H Architects
Supervising architect ( Director ) : Ar.Lee Kok Hua
Tutor : Keith Tan Kay Hin
Prepared by : Lynette Law Yong Yi (0317761)

INTRODUCTION
This module aims to introduce students to the requirements, activities and management as well as
operations in real life architectural practices. It is aimed to enable students to be involve in
professional practices. Hence, allow them to gain knowledge and generate awareness of principles
and procedure of law and legislation applied to proper architectural drawings as well as different
activities that occur within and architecture firm.
Therefore, students are required to produce a weekly assessment log sheet for their tutor to keep
track of their job scope given in the office. They are also require to generate a final report which
include the log sheet collected, as a documentation of their experiences, learnings and observations.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
K.H Architect located in Penang, was established by Ar.Lee Kok Hua himself during 1990s. With
more than 25 years of experience, Ar.Lee Kok Hua which is also the past chairman of PAM Northern
Chapter, has involved in various projects such as industrial, temples, school, residential, hotels and
also projects from Setia Group. Even though the firm only consists of 5 staffs (interior designer and
architects) including Ar.Lee himself, he had shown me the values of teamwork and communication
performed by them that makes their projects successful. This also reflects that you don’t need a
company with hundreds of staffs but you need people that are willing to commit and communicate
to make great ideas work.

SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP TRAINING
1.1 Week 1 ( 3rd
January 2017 – 6th
January 2017 )
Project 1 : 4-storey bungalow located at Cangkat Bukit Gambir, Gelugor, Penang.
This project involves a bungalow which is built 2 floors above street level and 2 floor below street
level. It is built directly on a slope which makes it interesting. I was required to build a study model
of the building itself together with the slope. Floor plans, elevations and sections of the building
were given as reference and construction method of the 2 lower floors which were built under street
level were explained to me as well. Steel stilts were used to support the Ground Floor. The purpose
of the study model was to study how to utilize the remaining parts of land (slope) as well as addition
and subtraction of the lower 2 floors ( in consideration of the site contour )
Appendix 1.11 Site survey plan was given for site contour ( Floor plans, elevations and sections were
not allowed to be photographed due to private and confidential issues )

Appendix 1.12 Completed study model with site contour ( SCALE 1:100 )
Appendix 1.13 Neighbouring wall and back wall

1.2 Week 2 ( 9th
January 2017 )
Project 2 : Asiamas 3 storey terrace , Butterworth , Pulau Pinang.
Required to build a concept model for design meeting ( attended by Ar.Lee ). The concept model was
further developed into plans, elevations and sections. I was required to built a study model in
reference with the first stage floor plans and elevations. The study model is further modified with
consideration of voids required in a space , building height and site context restrictions.
Appendix 1.21 Conceptual model (idea by Ar.Lee )
Appendix 1.22 Study model built according to drawings ( required to study construction and structure
of roof)

Appendix 1.23 Completion of study model with modifications ( void ) after discussing with Ar.Lee
Appendix 1.24 Site plan with the building plan ( NOT TO SCALE )

Appendix 1.25 & 1.26 Required to built a row of terrace study models (scale 1: 100) according to site
plan and facades were modified after discussing first stage study model (consideration of sun path)
with Ar. Lee.

1.3 Week 3 (16th
January 2017)
Project 3 : Waste Transfer Station located at Mukim, Pulau Pinang
The waste transfer station is build due to solve the issues of the main waste transfer station located
at Penang and to lessen the trips of the waste transfer lorries. This project is by Eurasia Express Sdn
Bhd and a few architects including K.H Architects were involved. It involves 3 buildings – GB, OP and
WTS itself. I was required to build a study model for only the waste transfer station to explore the
roof structure of the ramp.
Appendix 1.31 & 1.32 Study model of the Waste Transfer Station built according to floor plan and
sections given ( images of drawings were not allowed to be taken due to private and confidential
issues)

1.4 Week 4 (23rd
January 2017)
Project 4 : Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.
Required to compose LCP report ( Laporan Cadangan Pembangunan). Prior to the report, I went on a
site visit to take photos and observe site conditions as well as fire hydrant placements ( to be
included in the site plan for submission purposes ) With reference from LCP for previous project ( 4-
storey bungalow located at Cangkat Bukit Gambir), I was able to know the purpose of LCP report and
detailed requirements of the content.
Land is owned by the owner of Khoo Kongsi and now partnered with Gurney Paragon’s owner to
build this hotel with approximately 200 rooms and 29 floors. This project is still on planning stage.
Appendix 1.41 Reference for section 6.1 Rancangan struktur Pulau Pinang 2020 dan rancangan
tempatan .
Appendix 1.42 Site and buildings around it were taken and included in the report.

1.5 Week 5 ( 6th
February 2017 – 10th
February 2017 )
Project 1 : Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.
Continuation of LCP report due to some amendments made ( P&C )
Project 2 : Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.
The specialist centre which consists of 6 floors will be built in Kulim, is owned by Orthopaedic Capital
Sdn.Bhd. Spatial planning and general design requirements involved medical consultants ( Health
Designs Sdn.Bhd ) , C&S and M&E consultants. K.H Architects is only involved in submission for
buildings plans, bomba plans and checking of basic detailing – floor,wall and ceiling finishes , toilet,
doors and staircase detailing and basic requirements of the hospital. I was required to compile
schedule of finishes ( floor, wall and ceiling) with reference to floor plans given.
Appendix 1.51 Schedule of finishes ( FLOOR ,WALL AND CEILING )
Appendix 1.52 Image sample of building plan referred for schedule of finishes (finishes were indicated
using different hatching patterns )

Project 3 : Waste Transfer station
Attended site meeting regarding piling issues and first stage of construction work. ( minutes are P&C
) Through this site meeting, I got to know that they are fulfilling the GBI requirements in order to get
a green building award or the station itself will be certified as a green building.
After the site meeting, we went through selection of type of tiles for flooring and staircase for the
waste transfer station and samples were given by product suppliers. I got to learn about the type of
tiles used has to be in par with the general design and safety requirements stated in BQ.
( Statements of BQ are private and confidential hence not allowed for image taking by employer)
I was required to prepare a presentation board layout for the ground breaking event which will be
held for the waste transfer station construction.
Appendix 1.53 Selection of type of tiles with product supplier
Appendix 1.54 & 1.56 Presentation board layout for ground breaking event

1.6 Week 6 (13th
February 2017)
Project 1 : Waste Transfer Station
Attended ground breaking event during 16th
January 2017.
Appendix 1.61 Ground breaking event was held on the waste transfer station site
Project 2: Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.
Continuation of schedule of finishes (floors, walls ,ceilings)
Appendix 1.62 Specification of material according the Specifications provided by AB PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SDN.BHD. for each finishes.

1.7 Week 7 ( 20th
February 2017)
Project 1 : Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.
I was required to cross check the details of each materials used in each door for different spaces
with Specifications provided by AB Project Management Sdn.Bhd ( building work (architectural)
section). Hardwood timber flush door was the most common type used. There were some parts that
need to be further discussed with the medical consultant and owner as the type of door used for X-
ray room need to have lead line in between but due to presence of glass panel in between it could
defeat the purpose of having the lead line sheet. ( This issue will be brought forward by Ar.Lee
himself during upcoming meeting ) Other than that, there were some spaces that may require
change in type of door used due to suitability and cost.
Appendix 1.71 One of the details for hardwood timber flush door
Appendix 1.72 Specification of material and dimension of materials for each door

Project 2 : Masonry restoration works for heritage building
I was given the task to compile a schedule for innovative lime-based products and solutions for
historical building ( by Hanson Foong , PAM Northern Chapter ) Ar.Lee explained about the
specifications and considerations for the materials (mainly lime-based products) used for restoration
in heritage buildings.
Appendix 1.73 Through this schedule, I was able to learn about new materials used for heritage
buildings ( restoration ) such as Mape-Antique Rinzaffo / Mape- Antique MC and etc. Other than
that, there were techniques used for solving chemical barrier for uprising dampness and
consolidating of masonry structure hollow area, etc. The methods were stated and explained by
Ar.Lee himself to me.

1.8 Week 8 ( 27th
February 2017 – 3rd
March 2017)
Porject 1 : Specialist centre located at Kulim
I was required to cross check toilet detail drawings according to design brief requirements ( missing
grab bar on drawings ) Due to uprising issues with wall height in the certain parts of the space , I was
required to draw gridlines in all 6 floor plans for dimension purposes and further checking of ceiling
and wall height. Other than that, addition of specific materials ( brands used ) for wall and ceiling
finishes ) with reference from Specifications by AB PROJECT MANAGEMENT into schedule of finishes.
Appendix 1.81 Gridlines drawn for all interior walls
Appendix 1.82 & 1.83 Cross checking of general design requirements with detail drawings given.

Appendix 1.83 & 1.84 Cross checking of general design requirements( toilets ) with detail drawings
given.
Project 2: Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.
Continuation of LCP report by adding in floor plans , sections, elevations and perspective rendering.
Appendix 1.85 For the LCP report it is important to include both key plan and location plan to be
submitted to MBPP ( Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang ) and client.

Appendix 1.86 One of the elevations of the hotel which is still in design planning stage and
perspective rendering of the hotel with surrounding site context.

CONCLUSION
To summarize my internship experience, I would like to express my utmost gratitude for Ar. Lee Kok
Hua for giving me this learning experience and a brief insight of architectural industry. Despite being
the director of his company, Ar. Lee had taught me a lot personally on construction details for
special projects such as the 4 storey bungalow built on a slope, documentation purposes, site
meetings and introducing me to local authorities (Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang) and different
companies that partnered with him. Furthermore, I have learnt that being on this industry you have
to face a lot of unforeseen issues rising up, that is where responsibility and patience as an architect
comes into place and dealing with all sorts of problems and challenges professionally – and I’m very
grateful for Ar.Lee to share his knowledge, hardwork and effort with me. Most importantly, I have
learnt to be humble towards learning and sharing experiences and knowledge in field with my
colleagues.
I would say that I am more aware towards this architectural industry and working procedures with
the help of Ar.Lee. Moreover, he have allowed me to enhance my skills such as photoshop, idea
thinking and model making in his projects and also introduced Microstation software to me which I
hace never learnt before. Nevertheless, I am utterly grateful for this opportunity to be in this
company and enhance my knowledge in this industry.

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