The document describes several water feature design projects led by the author: 1. A fountain renovation project at Suntec City, Singapore that transformed an iconic fountain while staying true to its fengshui essence. 2. A fountain design for the Wangjing SOHO development in Beijing that was crafted to flow organically within the landscape. 3. A proposed water theatre concept in Bahrain exploring the history of pearling, though the project did not proceed past design phase.

1. Project Description: A 34 unit boutique condominium development by Tuan Sing Holdings, designed by SCDA Architects.
It won a Singapore Institute of Architects- Architectural Design Award [Residential] in 2011. The project was completed in 2008.
Involvement: Worked on the Sales Gallery design for the development and architectural planning of residential units, including moodboard
finishes. Prepared tender process documentation up to main contractor award and start of piling works on site.
Challenge: Translating spatial design into key marketing selling points for the client. The project had a strong emphasis on nature due to its
closeness to the botanical gardens behind. We adopted large span balconies to maximiise views and gave the building a warm exterior
with aluminium cladding coated to look like timber screens.

2. Project Description: An iconic development in the heart of Orchard Road co-developed by Capitaland and SHK HongKong. We were engaged to work on 12 different water
features in both the commercial and residential development from concept stage to on-site project management.
Involvement: Worked with Benoy Architects on the main water features in the shopping mall and RSP Architects & Tierra Design on the Ecological deck features.
Prepared all design presentations to key stake-holders, tender process documentation, interviews, on-site management with contractor from 2008-2010.
Biggest challenge: The first design consultancy undertaken by OASE, we were under extreme pressure to present innovative ideas that could bring a new value-added
perspective to the retail experience using water and interactive technology. An eye-opener to understand what drives retail design and to brand a mall using a combination
or architecture, design, branding and retail psychology.

3. Project Description: A small water-art installation project commissioned by Capitaland to bring interaction for an existing bubble glass lift and a new café space in the basement of the
shopping mall. This was an exploration of how to re-invent the use of our laminar jumping jet technology through creative applications.
Involvement: Conceptualised an idea of creating a fantasy like bamboo grove made up of laminar jets, transparent lighting tubes. and mist clouds. The intent was to create an
ambiguity between the glass like water elements and the physical tubes, hence drawing intrigue and curiosity for people to come near and touch to find out.
Biggest challenge: Although small, this project had a lot of intricacy in details where we had to consider how to catch the diagonal water jets on the top ceiling. Design refinements
include detailing of the overhanging ceiling/catchment area with reflective mirror discs to create more visual depth and density. The orientation and programming of the jets were tricky
due to the narrow space limitation as well.

4. Project Description: A water installation that combines water display, technology and multimedia as a changing and interactive billboard for the shopping mall. Set in the main atrium
space of Raffles City, this 9m high waterwall was the first Flashwall installation to be built in Asia to combine video and lighting projections with water display.
Involvement: Together with Alsop Architects, the renovation of the mall included the erection of a piece of curved façade wall architecture that fronts the main atrium. We proposed to
develop a unique system of water controls that allows falling water to form graphics and words . Simultaneously, video projections on the wall allows for display of media or advertising
content.
Biggest challenge: Originally intended only as an architectural waterwall, we developed a solution that allowed the feature to be revenue generating for the mall through the display of
advertisements from retailers. The concept of integrating different functions to a water display was a novelty as we explored themes related to festive, events, branding ideas into the
display of the feature and the video wall projection.

5. Project Description: We won a design competition for the revitalisation of the Han riverfront. As the fountain specialist, we decided to build on the existing Banpo bridge structure
instead of proposing a new floating fountain in the river. This was a daring design idea that led to us getting the design & build contract for the project.
Involvement: From the initial conceptual design ideas of the possible water patterns on the bridge, to the final show programming of the fountain. Given that the bridge is
almost 1km long & a heavily used road for traffic, we wanted to instill a sense of lightness into this old bridge through the use of water and light. The project became iconic as it
won a Guinness Book of World Record for longest bridge fountain and is now a key tourist attraction in Seoul for its nightly shows that transform the riverscape.
Biggest challenge: A lot of planning limitations as this was an existing infrastructure. We had to recycle water from the Han river to ensure a sustainable design solution.
Programming of the fountain display was also a feat due to its scale. Over 300 nozzles on each side with individually controlled lights and swivel movement to move smoothly
and dynamically like an organic waterbody floating across the river.

6. SUNTEC CITY, SINGAPORE
renovating the grand old dame; to give new life to a jaded fountain.
still symbolic with fengshui representation, but a lot more modern in spirit
Project Description: This is a fountain renovation project to transform one of the iconic tourist attractions in Singapore. The Suntec Fountain of Wealth
needed a facelift. We won a design tender bid with a simple design that stayed true to the essence of the fountain – Fengshui.
Involvement: Together with Aedas Singapore who was involved in re-designing the entire F&B ring around the fountain, we had to redesign the entire
hardscape on the central water cascade, including the water jets and lights to illuminate the fountain plaza. As a design & build contract, it was critical to
keep the design concept yet manage all time and cost expectations at the same time.
Biggest challenge: This was my most hands-on project where every tile material was selected personally and every fountain jet tuned to the height and
precision that was proportional to the space and viewing experience. To integrate all architectural details from concept planning to execution on site with
the contractor,, we managed to renovate this 45m diameter fountainscae iin under 6 months.

7. WANGJING SOHO, BEIJING
a pebble in a garden, smooth and organic with lines that
run beautifully around the landscape
Project Description: The fountainscape forms part of the organic urbanscape designed by Zaha Hadid for the Soho group. We were involved after winning
the tender design bid to build and commission a fountain show- the first time for Soho to invest in such an endeavour for their high-end development.
Involvement: From the design planning phase, we worked closely with the in-house landscape architects to ensure all pool architectural details worked to
house and hide the fountain equipment as subtly as possible. The overlooking buildings gave us the inspiration to transform the surface of the pool into a light
matrix where we could play with the pool surface as a new dimension to water display.
Biggest challenge: This was a vigorous construction exercise to build a fountain with a great amount of individual details. Due to the organic nature of the
construct, every part was unique and every angle had to be carefully measured and interfaced to ensure the smooth flowing lines fitted the overall
geometry of the landscape. This fountain was like an art-form in itself, as we crafted the water effects to present a more abstract show feature.

8. Project Description: In front of the iconic CCTV building by OMA in Beijing, we were commissioned as water feature consultant to
work on the landscape planning of the CCTV media park together with EDSA landscape architects. This 25000 sqm of open
space was masterplanned by OMA to be a public space that can incorporate huge public media events.
Involvement: Involved early in the conceptual phase, we envisioned a huge water mirror as a shallow reflective pool that mirrors
the sculptural CCTV building behind. The intent was for a large plaza area that could be transformed into a massive water matrix
– forming volumetric sculptures with hundreds of dense water columns. At night, it is a show plane where running lights and
moving water jets provide entertainment for people gathered in the park.
Biggest challenge: The project later did not take off after the great fire incident in the adjacent building where structural dangers
were being posed to safety. Unfortunately, we never had the chance to develop beyond the initial design phase.

9. Project Description: The project was an initiative to the Bahrain Ministry of Culture to look into developing a destination show theatre which could
promote the history and culture of the pearling trade of Bahrain. The intent was to create an indoor water show that tied the external experience
from the architecture and landscape of the building to the interior space of the theatre.
Involvement: We spent two months researching about the history of the pearling industry, visited sites in Bahrain that offered us insights into the
development of the trade and established a potential site along the seafront. The process of developing an entire concept design package
included a published book, a video animation and a scaled physical model of the building that could reveal the internal space of the theatre.
Biggest challenge: When I started, I had little knowledge of how rich the Middle East culture is and the pride they had in their Bahraini pearls. The
process of developing this idea from concept to convincing the Ministry of Culture on such a national investment was a humbling experience.

10. ARQGEO MIAM WATERLINEI, USA
what can we do with an old radio tower?
from a mangrove concept, roots grow upwards to create a new waterfront architecture
Project Description: This was a huge masterplan proposal to develop part of the Miami waterfront into a tourist and convention area, with significant casino investment.
Arquitectonica was the lead architect and they had envisioned a fountain tower on one of the existing old radio tower structure. We worked with them at the concept stage
to present ideas of how different water effects could be incorporate from the ground to the upper sections of the tower, creating a new landmark for the place.
Involvement: Understanding the overall masterplanning concept as a series of mangrove like structures extending itself across the waterfront, we developed a scheme that
explored how this mangrove branches could grow and take over the tower like an organic vine. Functionally, the structure could bring people up to have a great view of the
city and the sea, while incorporating different water elements where it becomes an urban sculptural installation that can be seen from afar.
Biggest challenge: Working with Arquitectonica, we were able to push many bold ideas that fitted with the imagery of the theme of this new district. Unfortunately, the project
came to a standstill as the bill for casinos to be built in Miami could not be passed for Resorts World.

11. Project Description: The Marina Bay area under the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore called for a closed competition to design an
18million SGD fountain show in the heart of the bay. The fountain had to be representative of Singapore as a vibrant city and with it, a show that
engages the public and tourists as part of the new downtown district development with Marina Bay Sands .
Involvement: We worked in a team of 2 designers and 2 animators to create a series of moodboards and storyboards that could tell the story of
Singapore through the transformation of a 50m diameter red dot as the central symbolic element. An intensive site analysis was developed as the
show included incorporating an urban light show of the skyline buildings as well.
Biggest challenge: Technically, we cooperated with a local ship building company to advise on the design of the floating structure that was
required to be transportable, sea-water resistant and mobile on the water surface. The competition was a great experience as we had the
opportunity to present to some of the key stakeholders around the bay and the artistic directors known in the local show industry.

12. Project Description: This was an open international design competition for the Yeosu Expo in 2012. The theme was “The living ocean
and the coast” and the objective was to identify a series of water installations and show elements that could take place at certain
key locations on the expo site. The ideas had to be water-centric and focus on ocean sustainability.
Involvement: We were teeming with ideas as a small team and eventually narrowed down to developing 4 essential highlights.
Each having its own focus and educational value. The process of imagining these ideas and translating them into a concise series
of presentation boards was very vigorous as it took a process of two weeks, working only after office hours to manage this.
Biggest challenge: We did not win as the eventual winning design focused on delivering one iconic show developed by WET and
ECA2. The Big-O show was one of the best I have ever seen in terms of creativity and innovation. But nonetheless it was a
rewarding process of working with like-minded individuals who were excited about doing new things.