INTERNSHIP REPORT

Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Internship Training & Report (INT60105)
Foo Shi-Ko 0318262
Haipo Architect (HPA)
Tutor: Angus Lee Ching Hua
Mentor: Ar. Yu Chuan

INT60105 INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Chapter 1: Introduction to Practical Training ……………………………………………………… 4
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objectives of Practical Training
Chapter 2: Company Background ………………………………………………..……………….. 6
2.1 Introduction to Haipo Architects (HPA)
2.2 Logsheets
Chapter 3: Task assigned according to the stages ………………………………….………. 17
3.1 Preliminary design and schematic design phase
3.1.1 Qiantan 10-01 (Office and Residential)
3.2 Design Development Phase
3.2.1 Pudong Tang Qiao 04-15 Commercial Building
3.2.2 Qing Dao Starbucks Commercial
3.3 Construction Document Phase
3.3.1 Huang Du Park Interior Design
3.4 Bid or Negotiation Phase
3.5 Construction Phase
3.5.1 Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building
3.6 Remodel/ Renovation/ Restoration Phase
3.6.1 Guang Da Residence Mansion
Chapter 4: Site Visit ……………………………………………………………………………. 70
4.1 Site Visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building
4.2 Site Visit to Qiantan 39-01 apartment
4.3 Client-Consultant meeting minutes (CCM)
Chapter 5: Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………. 85
5.1 References & Citation
5.2 Internship Pictures
5.3 Testimonial Letter
5.4 Certificate of Internship

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Acknowledgement
I was greatly blessed to have the golden opportunity
to work with the architecture company situated in
Shanghai, China for this short 3 month internship
period. It was an astounding and eye-opening
experience for learning both mentally and
professionally development especially on how the
systems and structures here works. I am very
grateful for having the opportunity to meet so many
amazing people and professionals who led me
through this short-period internship training.
First and foremost I wish to use this chance to
convey my gratitude and special thanks to Yu Chuan,
Hong Zhu, Wang Dan and Jin Cheng Xu who heartily
welcomed and gave me valuable advised along this
internship period.
I express my deepest thanks to AIA Mr. Paul Chen,
the Co-Founder, his partner AIA Mr. Henry Wu, the
Co-Founder and Ms. Yan Hua Lu, the Human
Resource Manager who in spite of being
extraordinarily busy with his duties, took time out to
hear, giving necessary advices and guidance to carry
out my project at their prestigious organization during
the training.
I realize this opportunity as a big milestone in my
career development. I will aim to use this knowledge
and gained skills in the best possible way to attain
desired career goal. Last but not least I hope to
continue coadjuvancy with all of you in the future.
Best regards,
Foo Shi-Ko
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
28th February 2017

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Chapter 1:
Introduction to Practical Training

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1.1 Introduction
This module 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.
1.2 Objectives of practical training
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1.Create awareness and understanding among
students of the existence and application of the
Uniform Building by-laws and similar Building
Regulations existing nationally and internationally.
2. Generate an awareness among students with
regards the different activities that
occur within the typical architect’s office
3. Introduce students to the requirements of keeping
log-books and accurate/informative project
documentation.

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Chapter 2:
Company Background

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2.1 Introduction to Haipo Architect (HPA)
HPA Logo:
Company
Name
Haipo Architect (HPA)
海波建筑设计
Address 255 Yangzhai Road, Building#5,
4th Floor, Shanghai, China
Zip Code: 200051
Email Email: info@hpa.cn
WebSite: www.hpa.cn
Contact
Number
Telephone: +86(021) 51691800
Fax:+86(021) 62889103
International Multi disciplinary firm
Haipo Architects was founded in 1993 by Paul L.
Chen AIA and Haiqing Wu AIA following their seven
years of experience in the States. Initially beginning
with ten people, HPA has since grown to over 100
people with main office in Shanghai and projects in
many cities and regions over China. This
international team includes architects, planners,
engineers and interior designers all committed to
working closely with clients to fulfill their special and
organizational needs, and providing distinctive
architecture which adds value to the local
environment.
With the firm's headquarters located in Shanghai,
HPA has licensed architects from Germany, United
States, Canada and China. HPA has a local Grade
A Firm license for architectural service in China, HPA
also acquired a Shanghai local design firm, Shanghai
ZhongFu Architectural Design Company, which has
local Grade A firm license for both architectural and
engineering design practice. These two local licenses
give HPA the ability to provide professional services
throughout all project phases and insure the quality
of the final outcome of each project. HPA’s
distinguished clients include companies such as
Shanghai Lujiazui District Development Company,
HongQiao District Development Company, Shanghai
JinQiao District Development Company, HongKong
Novel Enterprises, Shanghai Electrical Power
Company, Pudong Electrical Power Company,
Beijjing Super Shine Development Company,
Singapore GIC. With HPA’s strong international
background, we also collaborated on many projects
with international renowned design firms such as
DDG(US), LEO A DALY(US), GMP(Germany),
GP(US), NIHON SEKKEI.
HPA consistently provides value by emphasizing
design excellence in the firm's diversified portfolio
including urban planning, office, commercial and
residential buildings, educational, institutional and
recreational facilities, and interior design. The
collection of projects has brought acknowledgement
to HPA through professional awards as well as
publications.

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Architectural Design
Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, onstruction Coordinations
Structural Design
Schematic Design, Value Engineering, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction
Coordinations
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design
Schematic Design, Value Engineering, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction
Coordinations
Interior Design
Full service from schematic design to working drawings. Projects including: office, hotel, clubs, residential, retail,
school, etc
Urban Planning
City Planning, Urban Design, Urban Re-development, Newtown Planning, Preservation and renovation of
historic space
Design Team Management
To manage and coordinate the design quality $ schedule of all the subcontractors such as：Landscape, Interior,
Lighting, Curtain Wall, Signage; Traffic, etc

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Chapter 3:
Task Assigned according to Stages

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3.1 Preliminary design and schematic design phase
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
During the first phase—schematic design—an architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and
requirements. Often this determines the program for the project. The program, or architectural program, is the
term used to define the required functions of the project. It should include estimated square footage of each
usage type and any other elements that achieve the project goals. During schematic design, an architect
commonly develops study drawings, documents, or other media that illustrate the concepts of the design and
include spatial relationships, scale, and form for the owner to review. Schematic design also is the research
phase of the project, when zoning requirements or jurisdictional restrictions are discovered and addressed. This
phase produces a final schematic design, to which the owner agrees after consultation and discussions with the
architect. Costs are estimated based on overall project volume. The design then moves forward to the design
development phase.
Deliverables: Schematic design often produces a site plan, floor plan(s), sections, an elevation, and other
illustrative materials; computer images, renderings, or models. Typically the drawings include overall
dimensions, and a construction cost is estimated. Note: The contract may actually spell out what is to be
delivered.
3.1.1 Project Name: 前滩10-01地块（办公及住宅）/ Qiantan 10-01 (Office and Residential)
For this particular project, the developer/ owner had produced a study drawings and renders from their main
branch company in America to be showed and presented in PDF file for all parties to view. Then, the overall
design and concept of the project is to be discussed if there is any design which needs to be modified to fit the
construction restriction and fulfill the local authority requirements.
I was given the opportunity to attend and witness the client-consultants meeting progress on how each parties
includes sewerage, electricity, civil & structural engineers, the developer, designer architect and construction
architect’s role and responsibilities in this schematic design phase. The designer architect is to design the
building which belongs to the developer and to acquire their approval and requirements on each buildings. Then
after the “final” drawings are finished, they are to be accessed by architect firm which handles the construction
drawings and work (my company) after they are approved by the local authority. However during this stage,
there are minor things that are needed to be settled before it was handed down to us. Therefore, my company’s
role in this stage is to assist and help the designer architect to look out where is left out to avoid complications
to happen in the future.
During the first meeting (after every party had viewed the presentation by the designer company), professionals
from each field including sewerage and pipes, electricity, structural engineers from our company presented their
wisdom and skills in the form of powerpoint to point out which design had to be changed due to various reasons
such as the zoning requirements, jurisdictional restriction, insufficient power outlets to supply the entire
residential buildings and weak structural columns to resist the load above the ground floor basement.
Below pictures attached are some of the slides from the complete set of the overall project concept and design
of the project to be viewed by the owner:

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Figure 3.1.1.1 Illustration presentation of the site location in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.2 Illustration presentation of the site regulatory in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.3 Illustration presentation of the site plan diagrams in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.4 Illustration presentation of the site index of land usage in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.5 Illustration presentation of the site plan drawings in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.6 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (i) in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.7 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (ii) in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.8 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (iii) in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.9 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (iv) in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.10 Illustration presentation of the Fire Diagram in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.11 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Site view (i) in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.12 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Site view (ii) in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.13 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective School view in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.14 Illustration presentation of the School architecture style reference in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.15 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Office view in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.16 Illustration presentation of the Sketch Up Model perspective Office view in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.17 Illustration presentation of the office and school references in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.18 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Residential building view in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.19 Illustration presentation of the Sketch Up Model Residential building view in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.20 Office and School floor area table in PDF

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Figure 3.1.1.21 School floor area to determine type of space function and requirements table in PDF
Figure 3.1.1.22 Car parking space, fire escape routes and basement calculation table in PDF

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Internal coordination meeting among all consultant including the owner (developer), architects, local authority,
landscape architect, M&E Engineer, Structural Engineer and Sewerage. They were discussing regarding the
form and spaces that are needed to be modified according to each field's zoning requirement and jurisdictional
restriction that is not shown correctly/ clearly on the schematic drawings that were produced by the architects.
The structural engineer presented her knowledge and wisdom of her field onto a form of powerpoint slides with
illustrations to indicate to the designer architect to show them that the thickness and height of the columns of
the building does not meet the requirement of structural stability and that the changes are needed to be made
before submitting it to the local authority to be checked.

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Figure 3.1.1.2 3 Total Surface floor area of the Office building
First of all, my involvement role in this was to going through the entire plan to ensure all the authority
requirement:
1. The total surface floor area covered of each floor of the building
2. Green area percentage for both office/school building and residential are sufficient to meet the local
requirement

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To do this, I had to read and understand the requirements and determine which type and function of space
which can and can’t be included within the calculation of each floor area. For example, the floor area are to be
counted as 50% of the total surface area for the open space corridors and lobby with ceiling on the second floor
are not to be counted within the total surface floor area
Following pictures attached are the the total surface area calculated using Autocad of the Office and residential
area done by me:
Level 1F
Level 2F Level 3F
Level 4F Level 5F Level 6F

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Figure 3.1.1.2 4 Total Surface of each floor area in the Office building
Level 7-9F
Level 1F Level 2F
Level 3F-6F Level 7F

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Figure 3.1.1.25 Total Surface of each floor area in the Residential building
Figure 3.1.1.26 Table form of total Surface of each floor level area in the Office, school and residential building
recorded down into the Excel
For the second task, I was asked to calculate the green area for both the office area and residential as the ocal
authority requirement green area for office is 10% of the total site surface area and for residential is 35% of the
total site surface area. I calculated and divided the site plan into half and recorded down each green area into
Microsoft Excel table I had created myself. From there, the datas will easily auto-generated and show if the
green area for both office and residential area has fulfilled the requirement or not.
Level 8F-12F Level 12F-15F

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Figure 3.1.1.27 The red part indicates the fire escape route for the fire truck to access into the building which
means the green area are to be prevented and restricted from adding onto any of the red part.
From the table above, we can concluded that both the office and residential area have yet to fulfilled the
requirements needed for the local authority to be approved. Hence, more green is needed to add into the plan
itself.

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Figure 3.1.1.28 Solution to the unfulfilled green area required for residential area which is supposed to be 35% of
the total site surface area
From the table above, problems and discussions are made among the designer architect, developer and
construction architect during the second meeting. Solutions are added more green onto the place where it
doesn’t require any landing purposes on the office area and for the residential building is to extend out 1 metre
towards the office and green area are added in into the filled area
1 metre is extended
outwards and green
are filled within the
area.

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Figure 3.1.1.29 Table and Layout of the green area drawings done by me

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3.2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
Design development (DD) services use the initial design documents from the schematic phase and take them
one step further. This phase lays out mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural details.
Typically referred to as DD, this phase results in drawings that often specify design elements such as material
types and location of windows and doors. The level of detail provided in the DD phase is determined by the
owner’s request and the project requirements. The DD phase often ends with a formal presentation to, and
approval by, the owner.
Deliverables: Design development often produces floor plans, sections, and elevations with full dimensions.
These drawings typically include door and window details and outline material specifications.
3.2.1 Project Name: 上海浦东塘桥04-15地块商业 / Pudong Tang Qiao 04-15 Commercial Building
My role in this project was to build the entire site plan from the Autocad drawings because the previous ones
was fully flat and the owner does not want the site to be fully flat as the exterior of this commercial building was
meant to be a children’s park. The owner visualizes it to be more “exciting and fun” to attract more visitors and
children to come. Furthermore, the one I need to build has different height and bumps of the contour that
needed to be built according to the Top of Grass (TOS) given on the drawings.
Figure 3.2.1.1 Initial rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (i)

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Figure 3.2.1.2 Initial Rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (ii)
Figure 3.2.1.3 Initial Rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (iii)

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Figure 3.2.1.4 Site plan needed for cadding
Figure 3.2.1.5 Detailed drawings(i)

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For this 3D modeling, I’ve decided to use Rhino instead of Sketch Up (which they use for this project) because
there are curves and organic form of the furniture and floors which SKP could not generated and I am more
familiar with Rhino software as well.
Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings(ii)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Rendered for viewing purposes to see which part looks weird and changes are
made from here.

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Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Perspective View
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Perspective View (Rendered)

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Some modification I made for the bench design on the exterior because the owner isn’t satisfy with the previous
ones.
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the bench (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the bench (after)

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I also had the chance to design some minor furniture such as the canopy on the park because the previous
ones looks too “dull and boring” for a children’s park and what the owner looks for is bright and fun forms which
will immediately attracts the viewer’s attention.
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the canopy (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Final Rhino 3D Model of the canopy with curves after testing out different forms and shapes.

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In the end, we found a better design and I helped built it out using Rhino as well because the PTFE on the
canopy has too many curving points and it is impossible for Sketch Up to build it.
Figure 3.1.2 Final Rhino 3D Model of the canopy

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3.2.2 Project Name: 青岛新业青岛星巴克/ Qing Dao Starbucks Commercial
In this Starbucks project in China, I learnt more how to maneuver the Revit software as the logo and the top
border requires some changes to fit both the requirements by Starbucks itself as well as modified it to look
much more sleek and solid image which have been portray by Starbucks all these years.
Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks international template information

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In this project, I was asked to divide the signboard aluminium into 4 parts as well as adding a layer of woods
around the column to add more details and sophistication to the design.
Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective close-up (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective close-up (after)

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Here the rendered, images of Elevation and Section views are Photoshoped by me to clean out the
unnecessary lines to make it look cleaner, the materials texture, correcting the colors and adding
color/transparency to the window, adding furniture and last but not least editting the overall image color and
saturation to make it proper for the client to view.
Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (i) (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (ii) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (iii) (before)
Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (iv) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (v) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vi) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Plan View (vii) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Perspective View (viii) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vii) (after)

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Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vii) (after)

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3.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE SERVICES
The next phase is construction documents (CDs). Once the owner and architect are satisfied with the
documents produced during DD, the architect moves forward and produces drawings with greater detail. These
drawings typically include specifications for construction details and materials. Once CDs are satisfactorily
produced, the architect sends them to contractors for pricing or bidding, if part of the contract. The level of detail
in CDs may vary depending on the owner’s preference. If the CD set is not 100- percent complete, this is noted
on the CD set when it is sent out for bid. This phase results in the contractors’ final estimate of project costs. To
learn more about the most common ways owners select a contractor, see Best Practice 05.03.01,
“Qualifications-Based vs. Low-Bid Contractor Selection.” Deliverables: The construction document phase
produces a set of drawings that include all pertinent information required for the contractor to price and build the
project.
3.3.1 Project Name: 皇都花园三期室内精装设计/ HuangDu Park Interior Design
My role in this project is to translate the Autocad detailed drawings annotation in English sent from the designer
architect from America into Chinese. From here, I learnt a lot more about the detailing materials and thickness
used in a basic apartment unit. Moreover, I get to understand which the line weight and hatch used for each
particular materials is suitable.
Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings in Chinese

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Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings translated into English

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3.4 BID OR NEGOTIATION PHASE SERVICES
The first step of this phase is preparation of the bid documents to go out to potential contractors for pricing. The
bid document set often includes an advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, the bid form, bid documents,
the owner-contractor agreement, labor and material Defining the Architect’s Basic Services Contributed by the
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bond, and any other sections necessary for successful price bids. For some projects that have unique aspects
or complex requirements, the architect and owner elect to have a prebid meeting for potential contractors. After
bid sets are distributed, both the owner and architect wait for bids to come in. The owner, with the help of the
architect, evaluate the bids and select a winning bid. Any negotiation with the bidder of price or project scope, if
necessary, should be done before the contract for construction is signed. The final step is to award the contract
to the selected bidder with a formal letter of intent to allow construction to begin.
Deliverables: The final deliverable is a construction contract. Once this document is signed, project construction
can begin.
3.5 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Contract administration (CA) services are rendered at the owner’s discretion and are outlined in the
owner-architect construction agreement. Different owner-architectcontractor agreements require different levels
of service on the architect’s part. CA services begin with the initial contract for construction and terminate when
the final certificate of payment is issued. The architect’s core responsibility during this phase is to help the
contractor to build the project as specified in the CDs as approved by the owner. Questions may arise on site
that require the architect to develop architectural sketches: drawings issued after construction documents have
been released that offer additional clarification to finish the project properly. Different situations may require the
architect to issue a Change in Services to complete the project.
Deliverables: A successfully built and contracted project.
3.5.1 Project Name: 竹园2－11地块办公楼/ Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building
In this project, once again I get to go onto the ongoing construction site with my supervisor and colleuges to
check on the site condition and I realized there is no perfect construction situation without newly discovered
problems when the workers start to build according to the drawings. Sometimes there are little details in the
drawings/model that could not be seen before would appear when it is built. Therefore, we will need to address
to each problems and come up with a new solution and built a 3D model and arranged it into Powerpoint slides
so it could easily read by the workers and the other related parties.
After the first site visit, the building is currently under construction and problems are discovered that the position
of the aluminium panels are limited to one side not longer than 900mm. Hence, some design changes are
needed to make sure the aluminium panels are arranged either horizontally or vertically to look pleasing to the
viewers. Hence, in this I learnt to inter-use different software to make it easily understandable for the
construction workers when they see it. Rhino could built models easily from the Autocad drawings and we had
chose Sketch Up to render the images because the lines of the same surfaces could not be seen in Rhino once
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clean and easily understandable to workers as like the normal people, can’t understand what we are trying to
implied in just mere drawings. Hence, 3D model will easily communicate the ideas between the team.
Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D model exported into Sketch Up so that the direction of lines could be seen when
materials are applied.
Figure 3.1.2 The sample amended drawings before in Autocad
Figure 3.1.2 Changes I made for the amended drawings in Autocad (i)

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Figure 3.1.2 Changes I made for the amended drawings in Autocad (ii)

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Second Site Visit
During the second site visit. the exterior of the basement parking lot were exposed and it was considered “weird
and potrudingly displeasing to the viewers”. Hence, we came up with a solution to extend the black granite layer
into the basement ceiling and covered the exposed concrete ceiling underneath to make a smooth finish.
Figure 3.1.2 Pictures on the left is covered in grey paint, the one on the right is covered in aluminium
After comparing both models, the right picture which is covered in aluminum is chosen because it doesn’t stand
our as much and the purpose of this is to lower the attention of it and make it looks camouflage with the black
granite panels above it.
Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide I made to indicate changes and ideas proposed for the workers

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Third Site Visit
The contractor on site mentioned the problem where the last bronze ceiling is being blocked by object A (as
shown below) in an email to our company and needed help to come out with a solution to hide it. The main
purpose proposed by us was to lower the attention as much as possible to cover the foreign object A with
another layer of materials similar to the nearby to create an illusion of non-existing block. Hence, the material
could be either silver metal (similar to the 7.6m tall ceiling) or black paint (similar to the 7.25m tall ceiling).
Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide sent from the workers to indicate problem in the email
Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide I made to indicate changes and ideas proposed for the workers

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3.6 REMODEL/ RENOVATION/ RESTORATION
Renovation simply means to make an object look like new. The object to be renovated is just a base or starting
point for the client/designer’s imagination. The object, materials and method of construction, historical
importance, or place in time are not critical. The object itself does not place restrictions on the work to be done.
Renovation means “restore to a good state of repair.” In other words, dilapidated buildings or poorly maintained
houses are sometimes considered to be in a state of disrepair. To renovate a house or building means to
resurrect that structure from a state of disrepair.
Renovations can often be subtle, improving on the existing building or house. Or, they can be drastic, much like
a remodel. Remember construction involving renovation often refers to “restoring” or “repairing” an existing
structure, replacing the old with the new.
Remodel means “to change the structure or form of something.” If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom,
you’re looking to change the appearance of it. If you’re looking to renovate your bathroom, you’re looking to
repair or update it.
Remodels generally work to change the appearance, structure, or function of a room. In other words, a remodel
works to improve upon or transform the existing design and layout of a room. Remodeling refers to “changing”
or “transforming” a building or home.
“Restoring” a house is sort of the opposite of renovation. Instead of updating, you’re making the house like it
was before (i.e., you can do a historic restoration but not a historic renovation.)
Even if you convert existing spaces back to their original use, you’re still restoring the original rooms.
Removing vinyl siding and fixing up the original wood siding and trim is a restoration project.
 Remodel: Changing the use of a space or spaces.
 Renovate: Make a space new without changing its use.
 Restore: Return a space to its original use, and/or return a space to its original character.
Why is it important to know the difference? You’ll want to be able to accurately communicate with your
contractor what changes you want made to your home or building. If you’re planning on selling your home, a
newly renovated home means something different to the buyer than a newly remodeled home. There are also
certain costs associated with each type of construction.

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3.6.1 Project Name:光大老总别墅-恒联名人世家/ Guang Da Resident Mansion
In this project, the owner of the house wished to remodel the two outdoor spaces of the house into usable
indoor spaces as seen on the picture attached below. My task here is to rebuild the entire household according
to the Autocad drawings inside Sketch Up as it is easier for the others to edit because they arent’ familiar with
Rhino software. There are some changes made such as the roof window size and design as the drawings from
the architect weren’t up to date and I need to build them according to the pictures taken on the site visit.
Figure 3.1.2 Perspective view of the mansion in Sketch Up
Figure 3.1.2 Material texture of the cloned using Photoshop and attached onto the 3D model

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Figure 3.1.2 Perspective view of the existing building

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Figure 3.1.2 1st stage Remodelling design testing through 3D models to determine the best design

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Figure 3.1.2 2nd Stage of Remodelling design testing through 3D models
From the existing building, there are two outdoor spaces that needed to be converted. So, the tasks is divided
among another supervisor and me where I am assigned to design and remodel one of them to fasten the
working pace as much as possible.
The client of this project prefers a much modern design for this remodeling project. He doesn’t want anything to
old-fashion or classic looking. The challenge in this is the exisiting architecture style of the building is already
classic and we have to in corporate a contrasting modern house inside but at the same time not outdone the
overall design. Hence, the design should be simple which is similar to the existing furnishes as well some
modern characteristics such as large unique openings of window to create a rather simplistic modern in the
overall image.
The design process goes like this: after a design is set then the next stage would be building out the 3D model
in Sketch Up so that the model could speaks for itself whether it is suitable accommodating with the surrounding
existing furnishes.

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Chapter 4:
Site Visit

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4.1 Site Visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building
First Visit
The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the January 4The meeting commenced after lunch
around 1.30pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision
What I have learnt throughout the first site visit:
- Construction process involves not only the architect but it requires diifferent specialised fields of
professionals coming together as a team to make a project progress smoothly.
- The architect designs the building but it takes a team of reliable structural and mechanical engineer,
electrical engineer, interior designer, contractor, developer, construction company and supplier, construction
workers, site manager and many related fields to run a construction to ensure no accidents happen and shorten
the span of construction period.
- Weekly meetings allows all parties to be updated on the construction condition and discovered problems
are communicated through emails
- Solution made must be discussed among the professionals to make sure it works
- After the solutions are approved by all, the drawings are to be amended and printed out for the contractors
to see and explained through visual images for best communication.

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Site visit to construction site
Comparing different tiles to test out the suitability of
colors with the surrounding materials
Entrance glass door under construction
Drawings amended checked by architect
Interior design team and the architect discussing on
site of the problem found during construction
The construction team and architect discussing the
material weight of the ceiling louvers.

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Second Visit
The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the January 18 The meeting commenced after lunch
around 2.30pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision
What I have learnt throughout the second site visit:
- There is no perfect construction and drawings and changes are needed to make weekly to ensure a
smooth construction without any further delay of work.
- Amended drawings are to be checked and signed by the registered architect before any changes are to be
made on site.
- Weekly site visit allows inspection of the recent construction work to prevent any mistakes done by the
worker and could be changed as soon as possible.
- Poor supervision and neglection from the site manager could lead to extra cost of the construction due to
the damage of products caused by rough handling of the workers

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Second Visit
Meetings between the architect and construction team weekly.
Documents to be signed by the registered architect
after amended drawings are check before processing
Inspecting the newly constructed floor tiling in the hall
Bronze ceiling layer almost completed
Rough handling of the tiles caused fractures
Perspective view of the ceiling progress

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Third Visit
The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the February 16 The meeting commenced after
lunch around 3.45pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision
What I have learnt throughout the third site visit:
- The feeling of accomplishment seeing your work comes to reality.
- Poor anthropometry and precision could lead to miscalculation of designs as shown in the basement:
The height of the basement after adding in the pipes and lights appear too low and risks are that taller
vehicles could not pass through them
- Problems are addressed directly on site and the architect has to figure out solutions as soon as possible to
avoid delay.
Third Visit
Completion of the ceiling (i)
The start of construction after amended drawings are
signed
Completion of the ceiling at the lobby (ii)
More documents to be checked and signed by the
registered architect

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Inspecting the completion of the basement
New law enforced for every new buildings’ basement
from recent years must integrated these strong metal
gates for future war preparation.
It is discovered that the basement height is too low after essential lights and piping are added on the top and
there are risks where bigger cars might be able to pass through.

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4.2 Site Visit to Qiantan 39-01 Apartment
The site visit to Qiantan 39-01 was held on the February 16 The meeting commenced after lunch around
3.45pm. As we were infored the construction is under supervision
What I have learnt throughout the site visit:
- Design errors could happen when the drawings drawn by the architect aren’t clearly specify as shown on
the last picture: there is a layer of window directly behind a concrete wall where light can’t penetrate the wall
hence the window is wasted
- Clear direction and visual communication skills are required to make sure the ideas are passed down to
the workers

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Drawings amended explained to the contractor
Problems discovered on site to be addressed to the
architect
Site condition of a unit in the apartment
Rough precision cut of the aluminium sheet due to
the hardness of material

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4.3 Client-Consultant meeting minutes (CCM)
Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 1(i)

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Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 1(ii)

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Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 2 (i)

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Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 2 (ii)

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Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (i)

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Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (ii)
Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (iii)

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Chapter 5:
Conclusion

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I am blessed to have this once in a life time opportunity to work with Haipo Architects in Shanghai during my
short 8 weeks of interning here provided by Taylor's University. Unfortunately, 8 weeks is discovered to be an
extremely short period because there are still so much more to be learnt. During my internship here, I had the
exposure of real life architect working lifestyle to how a large architecture firm system works and runs.
Moreover, I learnt that architecture is more than just designing a building but I found out that teamwork is crucial
in the entire project as we need to maintain a professional yet close relationship with the other construction field
professionals in order for a project to run smoothly and successfully. Furthermore, I got to expose to learning
new techniques and commands through using different mixed of media together for projects such as Revit,
Sketch Up, Rhino, Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign during my internship here. I also get to learn
many social realities and complications of that an architect faces at work especially with the construction
workers, local authority and other related fields. These stories however it becomes a drive to motivate me even
more as I got to experience and understand these at an earlier period of my architecture practice and it is a
valuable experience for me.
Last but not least, I am grateful and thankful to my supervisor, RA Yu Chuan, and other architects namely RA
Hong Zhu and RA Wang Dan who had spared their time and patience to guide and carefully explained to me
through everything that I didn’t understand.
5.1 REFERENCE AND CITATION
Conservation-design.com. (2017). Renovation, Restoration, Preservation, Conservation. [online] Available at:
http://www.conservation-design.com/newsletter1_BA.html [Accessed 9 Mar. 2017].
Zillow Porchlight. (2017). Remodel, Renovate or Restore? Start With Clear Definition of Terms - Zillow
Porchlight. [online] Available at:
https://www.zillow.com/blog/remodel-renovate-or-restore-start-with-clear-definition-of-terms-59710/ [Accessed 9
Mar. 2017].
http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrBT85PBMFYxcwA3vVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyZGV2OHI0BGNvbG8DYmYx
BHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjM2MDRfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1489073360/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.
aia.org%2faiaucmp%2fgroups%2fsecure%2fdocuments%2fpdf%2faiap026834.pdf/RK=0/RS=rm.ncmcoP1CYn
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Northfield Construction Company. (2017). Remodel vs. Renovation - Northfield Construction Company. [online]
Available at: http://northfieldconstruction.com/residential/remodel-vs-renovation [Accessed 7 Mar. 2017].

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5.2 INTERNSHIP PICTURES
(From left to right) Xiao Ding, Ying Ying, Wang Dan, Yu Chuan, Hong Zhu, me, Xiao Lin, Xiao Jin
(From left to right) RA Yu Chuan, me, Xiao Lin and Xiao Jin

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5.3 TESTIMONIAL LETTER

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5.4 CERTIFICATE

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